2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 oil reset

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto
Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
(severe driving conditions)apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
Driving on rough or muddy roads
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
Driving in extremely hot conditions
Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada residents follow Schedule 2.)
Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance
Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is select ed by default for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico
residents.
If any following conditions do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.
Extended periods of idling or low-speed opera tion such as police car, taxi or driving
school car
Driving in dusty conditions
The vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine operating conditions. The
vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light
in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1,000 km (600
mile) or 15 days. Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page 6-14 for the details.
NOTE
Please ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter
replacement.
For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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▼Schedule 1
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - En
gine oil flexible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for "Oil Change" is set to "Flexible". For details,
see maintenance monitor. (page 6-14)
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter RR
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter
*1Replace when wrench indicator lig ht is ON. (Max interval:12
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,0 00 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Fuel lines and hoses
*3IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3II
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Steering operation and linkages II II
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Driveshaft dust boots II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*4Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter R R R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adju st, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and filter must be ch anged at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last
engine oil and filter change. Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 1624324048566472808896
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adju st, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Remarks:
*1 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often
than the recommended intervals.
*2 Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose vehicle is operated
mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving school carDriving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow fixed maintenance.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last
engine oil and filter change. Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*3 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.
*4 According to state/provincial and federal regulations , failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recomme nds that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

Canada residents
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 1624324048566472808896
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter IIIIIIIIIIII
Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 3 years.
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance Monitor
▼Maintenance Monitor (Type A audio)
“Oil Change” with
a flexible setting*1 is available. Consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer
when you want to change the setting
*2. Once the system turns on, the wrench indicator light
in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oil life becomes less than 1,000
km (600 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes first).
Reset method
Press and hold the selector with the ignition switched off, then switch it on. Keep pressing
the selector for more than 5 seconds. The master warning light will flash for a few seconds
when the reset is completed.
Selector
*1 The flexible setting is available in the Un ited States and Puerto Rico. Based on the
engine operating conditions, the onboard co mputer in your vehicle calculates the
remaining oil life. Mazda Genuine 0W-2 0 oil is required to achieve optimum
performance.
*2 Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the system must be reset
whenever replacing the engine oil.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Ta bI t e m E x p l a n a t i o n
Oil Change Setting Interval
Oil replacement period can be sel
ected from the flexible setting
or fixed setting.
The flexible setting is available only in the United States and Pu ‐
erto Rico. Once engine oil flexib le maintenance is selected, the
vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine oper ‐
ating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is
due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument
cluster. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil is required to achieve optimum
performance.
Distance (km or mile)
(Displays only in fixed set ‐
ting) Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
The wrench indication/indicator lig
ht in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile.
Oil life (km or mile)
(Displays only in flexible
setting) Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due.
The wrench indication/indicator lig
ht in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining oil life distance is less
than 1,000 km or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it need
s to be reset whenever replacing
the engine oil.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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▼Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset Procedure
NOTE
This procedure is intended for vehicles with
the engine oil flexible maintenance setting
selected.
After replacing the engine oil, have a repa ir shop such as an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform the initialization (engine oil data rese tting) of the recorded value. If the value
recorded by the computer is not initialized, the wrench indicator light may not turn off or it
may turn on earlier than normal.
NOTE
The initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value can be performed using
the following procedure:
1. Switch the ignition OFF.
2. Switch the ignition ON with the selector pressed and continue pressing the selector for
about 5 seconds until the master warning light
flashes.

Selector
3. After the master warning light flashes for several seconds, the initialization is
completed.
▼ Inspecting Engine Oil Level
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 return to the oil pan.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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