2021 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK brake light

6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information................. 6-2 Introduction.......................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance............ 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance......... 6-4
Owner Maintenance............... 6-12 Owner Maintenance
Precautions......................... 6-12
Hood.................................. 6-13
Engine Compartment
Overview............................ 6-15
Engine Oil........................... 6-17
Engine Coolant.................... 6-20
Brake/Clutch Fluid............... 6-21
Washer Fluid....................... 6-22
Body Lubrication.................. 6-23
Wiper Blades....................... 6-23
Battery................................ 6-29
Key Battery Replacement...... 6-31
Tires.................................... 6-33
Light Bulbs...........................6-37
Fuses.................................. 6-40
Appearance Care.................... 6-48 Exterior Care....................... 6-48
Interior Care........................ 6-54
6-1
Mazda3_8JM2-EA -20H_Edition1_new 2020-7-10 17:21:34

Maintenance ItemNumber of times, maintenance was performed.
12345678
B ra ke lin es, h ose s a nd c onnectio ns IIII
Vacuum brake booster and
hose With vac-
uum booster
IIII
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIII
Brake fluid With electri-
cal booster
RRRR
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire rotation Rotate every 16,000 km (10,000 miles).
Tire in flation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIIIII
S te erin g o pera tio n a nd lin ka ge s IIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and
wheel bearing axial play IIII
D riv e sh aft d ust b oo t IIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields II
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24
months.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2Use 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. However, 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 equipped.*5Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.
Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
6-5
Mazda3_8JM2-EA -20H_Edition1_new 2020-7-10 17:21:34

Maintenance ItemNumber of times, maintenance was performed.
12345678
Brake lines, hoses and connections II II
Vacuum brake booster and
hose With vacuum
booster
IIII
Brake and clutch fl uid level III III
Brake fluid RR
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire rotation Rotate every 10,000 km.
Tire in flation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and
wheel bearing axial play IIII
Driveshaft dust boot II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT T
Exhaust system and heat shields II II
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km or 24 months.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2Use of FL -22 is recommended when replacing engine c oolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22
may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulati ons, failure to perform maintenance on these items
will not void your emissions warranties. However, 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 equipped.*5Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.
Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
6-10
Mazda3_8JM2-EA -20H_Edition1_new 2020-7-10 17:21:34

Rear
4–Door
1. Trunk light
2. High-mount brake light
3. Overhead light (Rear)
4. Rear side-marker lights
5. Brake lights/Taillights
*
6. Rear turn signal lights
7. Brake lights/Taillights
8. Taillights
*
9. Reverse lights
10.License plate lights
5–Door
1. Luggage compartment light
2. High-mount brake light
3. Overhead light (Rear)
4. Rear side-marker lights
5. Rear turn signal lights
6. Brake lights/Taillights
7. Taillights
*
8. Reverse lights
9. License plate lights
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit
using a flathead screwdriver, make sure
that the flathead screwdriver does not
contact the interior terminal. If the
fl athead screwdriver contacts the
terminal, a short circuit may occur.
NOTE
When replacing a bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if
necessary.
Use the protective cover and carton
for the replacement bulb to dispose
of the old bulb promptly and out of
the reach of children.
For details regarding the installation
positions of the interior lights, refer
to the following:
Va n i t y m i r r o r l i g h t s
Refer to Vanity Mirrors on page
5-38.
Overhead Lights/front map lights,
overhead light (rear), trunk light,
and luggage compartment light
Refer to Interior Lights on page
5-39.
▼ Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
The exterior lights have either LEDs or
normal bulbs.
Only the bulb for a
parking lights/front
side-marker lights (type B) can be
replaced.
LED type
HeadlightsDaytime running lightsParking lights (Type A)Front turn signal lightsFront side-marker lights (Type A)Side turn signal lights*
High-mount brake lightRear turn signal lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
6-38*Some models.
Mazda3_8JM2-EA -20H_Edition1_new 2020-7-10 17:21:34

Rear side-marker lightsBrake lightsTa i l l i g h t sReverse lightsLicense plate lights
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated
unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with
the unit. We recommend an
Authorized Mazda Dealer when the
replacement is necessary.
Bulb type
Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights (Type B)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is o ff.
2. If you are changing the left bulb, start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and
turn o ff engine. If you are changing
the right bulb, turn the steering
wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
1. Removal
2. Installation

4. Pull the center of each plasticretainer and remove the retainers.
1. Removal
2. Installation

5. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially
peel back the mudguard.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from thesocket.
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
6-39
Mazda3_8JM2-EA -20H_Edition1_new 2020-7-10 17:21:34

No.FUSE RAT
-
ING PROTECTED COMPONENT
F16 15 A Illumination
F17 10 A Brake lights
F18 10 A Reverse lights
F19 10 A Rear turn signal lights
F20 10 A Taillights
F21 10 A Taillights
F22 7.5 A
Air bag
*
F23 ――
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.6-47
Mazda3_8JM2-EA -20H_Edition1_new 2020-7-10 17:21:34

Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material
from the underside of the fenders, and
make sure the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors and rocker panels
are clean.

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits
can damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing
with plain water is ineffective, use a
mild soap made for use on vehicles.

Thoroughly rinse o ff all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.

After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots
from forming.
WARNING
Dry o ff brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
a ff ected.
When using an automatic car wash
Retract the door mirrors.The automatic car wash brushes
could reduce the paint lustre or
hasten paint deterioration.
When using a high water pressure car
wash
High water temperature and high
water pressure car washers are
available depending on the type of car
wash machine. If the car washer nozzle
is put too close to the vehicle, the
force of the spray could damage or
deform the molding , aff ect the
sealability of parts, and allow water to
penetrate the interior. Keep a su fficient
space (30 cm (12 in) or more)
between the nozzle and the vehicle. In
addition, do not spend too much time
spraying the same area of the vehicle,
and be very careful when spraying
between gaps in doors and around
windows.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle
body, wax the metal trim to maintain
its luster.

1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Wax containing abrasives will
remove paints and could damage
bright metal parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colors.
3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe o ff the wax with a soft cloth.
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
o ff the wax. Rewax these areas even if
the rest of the vehicle does not need it.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
6-51
Mazda3_8JM2-EA -20H_Edition1_new 2020-7-10 17:21:34

▼Repairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the
finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to
major repairs.
CAUTION
If your Mazda is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to all parts,
both repaired and new. This will
prevent them from rusting.
▼ Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar
and insects. Never do this with a
knife or similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high
luster.
During cold weather or in coastal
areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of wax or preservative
heavier than usual. It would also help
to coat them with noncorrosive
petroleum jelly or some other
protective compound.
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating and
cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
▼ Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice
and snow removal and solvents used
for dust control may collect on the
underbody. If not removed, they will
speed up rusting and deterioration of
such underbody parts as fuel lines,
frame,
floor pan, and exhaust system,
even though these parts may be coated
with anti-corrosive material.

Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try
also to do this every month.

Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt.
It will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without
removing it.

The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have drain
holes that should not be clogged.
Water trapped there will cause rusting.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
a ff ected.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
6-52
Mazda3_8JM2-EA -20H_Edition1_new 2020-7-10 17:21:34