2020 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
If you are following the Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance (5,000 km or 3 months oil
replacement interval), set the v ehicle status monitor manually.
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's M anual. Please contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
Mexico Residents (Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Maintenance ItemNormal Driving Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Spark plug IIIIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km.
Air filter RRRR
Drive belts IIIIIIII
Engine coolant level IIIIIIII
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km or 12 0 months; after that, every
96,000 km or 60 months.
Fuel lines & hoses
*3II
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3II
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km.
Brake lines, hoses and connections II II
Vacuum brake booster and hose With vacuum
boosterIIII
Brake and clutch fluid level I I II I I
Brake fluid RR
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire rotation Rotate every 10,000 km.
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Driveshaft dust boot I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km or 24 months.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
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Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or repl ace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil re gardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. H owever, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long -term reliability.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if installed.*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with ne w one before the expiration dat e.
Mexico Residents (Severe Dri ving Scheduled Maintenance):
Number of months or kilometers , whichever comes first.
Months 3 6 9 1215182124
× 1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Maintenance Interval (other than engine
oil & filter replacement)
*21st 2nd 3rd4th
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil re gardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 Follow Maintenance Interval lis ted in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Owner MaintenancePrecautions
▼Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the i
ndicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
Brake and clutch fluid level (page
6-19)
Engine coolant level (page 6-17)
Engine oil level (page 6-16)
Washer fluid lev el (page 6-19)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-31)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example,
Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic tools
and if you closely follow the directions in
this manual.
Engine coolant (page 6-17)
Engine oil (page 6-16)

Improper or incomplete service may result
in problems. This section gives
instructions only for items that are easy to
perform.

As explained in the Introduction (page
6-2), several procedures can be done only
by a qualified service technician with
special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. Refer to Introduction (page 6-2)
for owner's responsibility in protecting
your investment. For details, read the
separate Mazda Warranty statement
provided with the vehicle. If you are
unsure about any servicing or maintenance
procedure, have it done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

There are strict environmental laws
regarding the disposal of waste oil and
fluids. Please disp ose of your waste
properly and with due regard to the
environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and
fluid changes of your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WA R N I N G
Do not perform maintenance work if you
lack sufficient knowledge and experience
or the proper tools and equipment to do
the work. Have maintenance work done by
a qualified technician:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle
is dangerous if not done properly. You can
be seriously injured while performing some
maintenance procedures.
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If you must run the engine while working
under the hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially rings,
bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing
before getting near the engine or cooling
fan which may turn on unexpectedly:
Working under the hood with the engine
running is dangerous. It becomes even
more dangerous when you wear jewelry,
loose clothing or have long hair or a long
beard.
Either can become entangled in moving
parts and result in injury.
Pull over to a safe location, then switch
the ignition off and make sure the fan is
not running before attempting to work
near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the
engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not leave items in the engine
compartment:
After you have finished checking or doing
servicing in the engine compartment, do
not forget and leave items such as tools or
rags in the engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine
compartment could cause engine damage
or a fire leading to an unexpected accident.
Hood
▼ Hood
WA R N I N G
Always check that the hood is closed and
securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the
driver's vision which could result in a
serious accident.
▼Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle
parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the
left, and lift up the hood.


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3. Grasp the support rod in the paddedarea and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
hood open.

1. Pad
2. Support rod
▼Closing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area onthe support rod, and secure the support
rod in the clip. Ve rify that the support
rod is secured in the clip before closing
the hood.

1. Clip

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push it
excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the hood could be
deformed.
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Engine Compartment Overview
▼Engine Compartment Overview
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Cooling system cap
7. Engine oil-filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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Engine Oil
▼Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be
performed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for
owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
▼Recommended Oil
U.S.A., Canada
Use ILSAC GF-V or higher/ SAE
0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda
vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is
required to achie
ve optimum fuel
economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Oil.

Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certified For
Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Oil with this tradem ark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system
protection standards and fuel economy
requirements of the International
Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S.
and Japanese automobile manufacturers.

Except U.S.A., Canada
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution th is type of oil makes
to fuel economy is reducing the amount of
fuel necessary to overcome engine
friction.

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For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol
® (Mexico only).


(Mexico)
Use API SM or higher, or ILSAC GF-IV
or higher/SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE
5W-30 engine oil is not available, use SAE
5W-20 engine oil.

The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.

▼ Inspecting Engine Oil Level
NOTE
If the engine oil level warning
indication/warning light turns on, add 1
L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of engine oil.
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes
for the oil to retur n to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstic k, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.

1. MAX
2. OK
3. MIN

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