2022 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF maintenance schedule

Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and Protectionof the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO
2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the tires properly inflated.
Do not carry unnecessary weight.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WA R N I N G
Never stop the engine when going down a
hill:
Stopping the engine when going down a
hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of
power steering and power brake control,
and may cause damage to the drivetrain.
Any loss of steering or braking control
could cause an accident.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
indicating the remaining fuel supply
disappear.
If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after first
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the battery
cables are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ from
the amount indicated.
▼Average Fuel Economy
The average fuel economy is calculated
every minute from the total traveled
distance on the trip me
ter and the total fuel
consumption, and the average fuel
economy for either TRIP A or TRIP B is
displayed.

The average fuel economy and trip meters
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode. After the data is cleared, the fuel
consumption is recalculated and the - - -
L/100 km (- - - mpg) for the 1 minute prior
to it being displayed is indicated.
▼ Current Fuel Economy
This displays the current fuel economy by
calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every two seconds.

When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
▼Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change
For the setting method and indications for
the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to the Maintenance Monitor section
in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
The maintenance moni tor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A.,
Canada, and Puerto Rico)............. 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico)..................................... 6-10
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-15 Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-15
Hood........................................... 6-17
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-19
Engine Oil...................................6-20
Engine Coolant........................... 6-22
Brake/Clutch Fluid. .................... 6-23
Washer Fluid............................... 6-24
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-25
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-25
Battery........................................ 6-29
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-31
Tires............................................ 6-34
Light Bulbs................................. 6-38
Fuses........................................... 6-47
Appearance Care............................. 6-53 Exterior Care.............................. 6-53
Interior Care................................6-63
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Introduction
Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing a tire, or doing some
kind of maintenance such as car washing. In particular, wear thick work gloves such as
cotton gloves when touching areas that are difficult to see while inspecting or working on
your vehicle. Doing inspections or procedures with your bare hands could cause injury.

If you are unsure about any procedure this manual describes, we strongly urge you to have a
reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete , and insufficient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is your responsibility to
properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in this
manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders and
any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these
documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can result in
your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.

This evidence may consist of the following:
The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be
completely filled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and
signed by a qualified automotive service technician who service vehicles.
Original copies of repair orde rs or other receipts that include the mileage and date the
vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified automotive service
technician.
For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance yourself,
displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the
replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.) indicat ing the date and mileage must accompany this
statement.

Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
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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 the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual
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 Ch ange” is set to "Flexible". For the details,
refer to the Informati on section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Maintenance Interval Number 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 light 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
Manual transmission oil Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years.
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.
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
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Remarks:
*1 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 repl acing the engine oil regardless 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 fede ral 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.
*4 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.
▼ Schedule 2
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe
driving conditions maintenance interval
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
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter
*1RR
Drive belts I I I
Engine oil & filter Flexible
*2Replace when wrench indicator lig
ht is ON. (Max interval:12
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Fixed RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine coolant
*3Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Fuel lines and hoses
*4IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission
*4II
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections II II
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII
Manual transmission oil Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 mi les) or 2 years.
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages II II
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Driveshaft dust boots II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT T
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
Exhaust system and heat shields I
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*5Inspect annually.
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.

Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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