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Battery*5*6IIIIIIII
Va c u u m b ra ke
booster and hoseWith vac-
uum boos-
terIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connec-
tionsIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball
joints and wheel bearing axial
playIIIIIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and
bodyTTTTTTTT
Body condition (for rust, corro-
sion and perforation)IIIIIIII
Tyre inflation pressure and tyre
wear
*7IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Tyre rotation Rotate every 10,000 km (6,250 miles).
Emergency flat tyre repair kit (if
installed)
*8IIIIIIII
Cabin air filter (if installed) R R R R R R R R
Hoses and tubes for emission IIII
Driveshaft dust boots IIII
Brake fluid
*9RRRR
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles).
Manual transmission oil Replace every 100,000 km or 60 months.
Engine coolant
*10Replace at first 200,000 km (125,000 miles) or 10 years; after that,
every 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 5 years.
Rear differential oil
*11
Transfer oil*11
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Ty re s
▼Ty re s
For reasons of proper performance,
safety, and better fuel economy, always
maintain recommended tyre
inflation
pressures and stay within the
recommended load limits and weight
distribution.
WARNING
Using
Different Ty re Ty p e s :
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tyres is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tyre, use only the
same type tyres (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tyres:
Using any other tyre size than what is
specified for the vehicle (page 9-10)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tyre
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tyres that
are the correct size specified for the
vehicle.
▼Tyre Inflation Pressure
WARNING
Always inflate the tyres to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of tyres
is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tyre failure could result in
a serious accident.
Refer to Tyres on page 9-10.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tyre valve
cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tyre air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tyre valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tyre air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious
accident. Do not use any part for the
tyre valve cap that is not a
Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tyre pressures monthly when
the tyres are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best
ride, handling, and minimum tyre
wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-10).
NOTE
xAlways check tyre pressure when
tyres are cold.
xWarm tyres normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not
release air from warm tyres to adjust
the pressure.
xUnderinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy, uneven and
accelerated tyre wear, and poor
sealing of the tyre bead, which will
deform the wheel and cause
separation of tyre from rim.
xOverinflation can produce a harsh
ride, uneven and accelerated tyre
wear, and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tyre pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs
inflating, have it inspected.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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▼Ty re Ro ta t i o n
WARNING
Rotate tyres periodically:
Irregular tyre wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tyres periodically or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
Please refer to Scheduled maintenance
for your tyre rotation interval.
During rotation, inspect them for
correct balance.
NOTE
Because your vehicle is not equipped
with a spare tyre, you cannot do a tyre
rotation safely with the jack that comes
with your vehicle. Have an expert
repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer) perform
tyre rotation.
1. Forward
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tyre in rotation.
Also, inspect them for uneven wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by one or a combination of the
following:
xIncorrect tyre pressure xImproper wheel alignment
xOut-of-balance wheel xSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tyre pressures
to specification (page 9-10) and
inspect the wheel nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tyres and radial
tyres that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tyre
performance will be reduced if rotated
from side to side.
▼Replacing a Tyre
WARNING
Always use tyres that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tyres is dangerous.
Reduced braking , steering , and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tyres at the same
time:
Replacing just one tyre is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tyres at the
same time.
If a tyre wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Replace the tyre when this happens.
1. New tread
2. Worn tread
3. Tread wear indicator
You should replace the tyre before the
band crosses the entire tread.
▼Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling could
be affected, leading to loss of control
and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
¾Ty re
fit
¾Wheel and bearing life
¾Ground clearance
¾Snow-chain clearance
¾Speedometer calibration
¾Headlight aim
¾Bumper height
¾Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
*
NOTE
xWhen replacing a wheel, make sure
the new one is the same as the
original factory wheel in diameter,
rim width, and offset (inset/outset).
xFor details, contact an expert repairer
(we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer).
Proper tyre balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tyres can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and
flat spots.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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13.Install the compressor hose to the
tyre valve.
1. Valve
2. Compressor hose
14.Insert the compressor plug into the
interior accessory socket and switch
the ignition to ACC (page 5-35).
1. Compressor
2. Compressor plug
CAUTION
¾Before pulling out the compressor
plug from the electrical socket,
make sure the compressor power
switch is
off.
¾The compressor turns on and off
with the push-button switch.
15.Turn the compressor switch on and
inflate the tyre carefully to the
correct inflation pressure.
WARNING
Never operate the compressor
above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3
bar, 43.5 psi):
Operating the compressor above
300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm
2, 3 bar, 43.5
psi) is dangerous. When the
inflation pressure rises above 300
kPa (3.1 kgf/cm
2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi),
heated air will be exhausted from
the back of the compressor and you
could be burned.
NOTE
xCheck the tyre inflation pressure
label (driver's door frame) for the
correct tyre inflation pressure.
xDo not use the compressor for
longer than 10 minutes because
using the compressor for long
periods could damage it.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
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