Mazda 3 (2018 year). Instruction - part 28

▼ Schedule 2

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

3

6

9

12

15

18

21

24

27

30

33

36

×1000 km

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

ENGINE
Drive belts

I

Engine oil & filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system

I

Engine coolant

*1

Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter

C

R

C

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I

*2

Hoses and tubes for emission

I

*2

Fuel filter

Replace every 60,000 km

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Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

3

6

9

12

15

18

21

24

27

30

33

36

×1000 km

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 120,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

*3

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

*3

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)

*4

Inspect annually.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1 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.

*

2 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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*

3 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates

normally (if equipped).

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*

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.

(Cont.)

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

39

42

45

48

51

54

57

60

63

66

69

72

×1000 km

65

70

75

80

85

90

95 100 105 110 115 120

ENGINE
Drive belts

I

I

Engine oil & filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system

I

I

Engine coolant

*1

Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter

C

R

C

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I

*2

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

I

*2

I

Fuel filter

Replace every 60,000 km

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 120,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

*3

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

*3

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

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Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

39

42

45

48

51

54

57

60

63

66

69

72

×1000 km

65

70

75

80

85

90

95 100 105 110 115 120

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)

*4

Inspect annually.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1 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.

*

2 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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*

3 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates

normally (if equipped).

*

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.

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Maintenance Monitor

▼ Maintenance Monitor (Type A audio)

Based on the engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates
the remaining oil life in the United States and Puerto Rico. 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).
The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.

Reset method

Press and hold the dashboard illumination knob with the ignition switched off, then switch it
on. Keep pressing the dashboard illumination knob for more than 5 seconds. The master
warning light will flash for a few seconds when the reset is completed.

Dashboard illumination knob

▼ Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio)

1. Select the   icon on the home screen to display the “Applications” screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.
4. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:

Tab

Item

Explanation

Scheduled

Setting

Notification can be switched on/off.

Time (months)

Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.
Select this item to set the maintenance period.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile, or the remaining number of days is less than 15
(whichever comes first).

Distance (km or mile)

Reset

Resets the time and distance to the initial values.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying
out maintenance.

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Tab

Item

Explanation

Tire Rotation

Setting

Notification can be switched on/off.

Distance (km or mile)

Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining 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 needs to be reset whenever rotating
the tires.

Oil Change

Setting Interval

Oil replacement period can be selected from the flexible setting
or fixed setting, or it can be set to non-display.
The flexible setting is available only in the United States and Pu-
erto Rico. Once engine oil flexible 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.

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 light 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 light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining oil life distance is less
than 1,000 km or 600 mile.

Reset

In flexible setting
Resets the remaining distance until oil replacement is due to the
initial value.
In fixed setting
Resets the remaining distance until oil replacement is due to the
initial value.

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Owner Maintenance Precautions

The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated 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 6-27)



Engine coolant level (page 6-25)



Engine oil level (page 6-24)



Washer fluid level (page 6-27)

At Least Monthly



Tire inflation pressures (page 6-38)

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 6-25)



Engine oil (page 6-23)

 
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
dispose 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.

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WARNING

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.

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 or loose clothing.
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.

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Hood

WARNING

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.
 

Release handle

2. Insert your hand into the hood

opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the hood.
 

Lever

NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of
center when facing the vehicle.

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded

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

Pad

Clip

Clip

Support rod

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▼ 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 on

the support rod, and secure the support
rod in the clip. Verify that the support
rod is secured in the clip before closing
the hood.
 

Clip

Clip

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

Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir

Engine oil dipstick

Battery

Fuse block

Cooling system cap

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil-filler cap

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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, and Puerto Rico

Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda
vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is
required to achieve optimum fuel
economy.
 
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol

®

 (U.S.A. only).

 

 

(ILSAC)

Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certified For
Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Oil with this trademark 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.
 

80

60

40

20

0

–40 –20

30

100

40

20

10

0

–10

–20

–30

–40

Except U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution this 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).

 

 

(ILSAC)

(Mexico)
Use 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.
 

80

60

40

20

0

–40 –20

30

100

40

20

10

0

–10

–20

–30

–40

▼ Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset

Procedure

After replacing the engine oil, it is
recommended to have a repair shop such
as an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
the initialization (engine oil data resetting)
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.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-16.

▼ 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.

4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and

reinsert it fully.
 

MAX

OK

MIN

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5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

The level is normal if it is between the
MIN and MAX marks.
If it is near or below MIN, add enough
oil to bring the level to MAX.

CAUTION

Do not overfill the engine oil. This may
cause engine damage.

6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is

positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Engine Coolant

▼ Inspecting Coolant Level

WARNING

Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has
been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You
could be burned. Carefully inspect the
engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but
do not open it.

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 remove either cooling

system cap when the engine and radiator
are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot out
under pressure and cause serious injury.

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NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year―at the beginning of the
winter season―and before traveling where
temperatures may drop below freezing.
 
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
 
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L marks on
the coolant reservoir when the engine is
cool.
 

If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to
the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to F.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.

CAUTION

Radiator coolant will damage paint.

Rinse it off quickly if spilled.

If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near

the cooling system cap, 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.

 

If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Brake/Clutch Fluid

▼ Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level

WARNING

If the brake/clutch fluid level is low, have
the brakes inspected:
A low brake/clutch fluid level is dangerous.
A low level could indicate brake lining wear
or a brake system leak which could cause
the brakes to fail and lead to an accident.

The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the
same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept between the
MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and clutch
linings. If it is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch system inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Washer Fluid

▼ Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is
dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it
will dirty the windshield, affect your
visibility, and could result in an accident.

Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze
Protection in Cold Weather:
Operating your vehicle in temperatures
below 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) using
washer fluid without anti-freeze protection
is dangerous as it could cause impaired
windshield vision and result in an accident.
In cold weather, always use washer fluid
with anti-freeze protection.

NOTE
State or local regulations may restrict the
use of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), which are commonly used as
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A
washer fluid with limited VOC content
should be used only if it provides adequate
freeze resistance for all regions and
climates in which the vehicle will be
operated.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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