coolant MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2017 Owner's Manual

6–28
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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.

MAXOK
MIN
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.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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.
 Use only soft (demineralized) water in
the coolant mixture. Water that contains
minerals will cut down on the coolant's
effectiveness.
 Do not add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture. The engine has aluminum parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion and
freezing.
 DO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or Silicate.
These coolants could damage the
cooling system. DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with
the coolant. This could damage the
cooling system.
 Do not use a solution that contains more
than 60% antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
 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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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Plastic Part Maintenance
 When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
 If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
 High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
 Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
 In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result
in deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.
Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin:Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is
dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle
fire.
NOTE
 Do not wipe the interior using alcohol,
chlorine bleach, or organic solvents
such as thinner, benzene, and gasoline.
Otherwise, it may cause discoloration
or stains.
 Rubbing har d with a stiff brush or cloth
may cause damage.
If the vehicle interior becomes soiled
by any of the following, wipe it off
immediately using a soft cloth.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling
of the coating, and it will make it hard to
wipe off later.
 Beverage or fragrance Grease or oil Soiling
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If Trouble Arises
Overheating
Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light turns on, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
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.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine: Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light turns on:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low , look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
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If Trouble Arises
Overheating
If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
Cooling fan
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
6-28).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be
seriously damaged unless repairs are
made. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
SignalWarning
(Red)High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a saf\
e place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating
7-20.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTEIf the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normally.
In this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
 Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle i\
s stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the sy\
stem to return
to normal.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated on Display*
If a message is displayed in the center display (Type B audio), take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the displayed message.
(Display example)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display (Type B audio), a vehicle
system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and conta\
ct an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
DisplayIndicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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Specifications
Specifications
Lubricant Quality
LubricantClassification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page
6-25.
Manual transaxle oil API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil SKYACTIV-G
2.0
With oil filter replacement
4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5 With oil filter replacement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYACTIV-G
2.0 For vehicle
identification
number beginning
with JM1
*1
Manual transaxle
6.3 L (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
For vehicle
identification
number beginning
with 3MZ
*1
Manual transaxle 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5 U.S.A. and
Canada
Manual transaxle
6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 6.8 L (7.2 US qt, 6.0 Imp qt)
Mexico Manual transaxle
6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 6.7 L (7.1 US qt, 5.9 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank U.S.A. and Canada
50.0 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp gal)
Mexico 51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
*1 Check the vehicle identification number on the vehicle identifica tion number plate. Refer to Vehicle Identification Number on page 9-2.
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10–3
Index
Climate Control System ........................5-2
Automatic Climate Control
.............5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate
Control ........................................... 5-12
Gas specifications
............................9-8
Manual Climate Control
..................5-5
Operating Tips
.................................5-2
Vent Operation
................................5-3
Clock
...................................................5-30
Collision warning
................................7-42
Coming Home Light
...........................4-47
Control Status Display
........................4-77
Cruise Control
...................................4-146
Cruise Control Switch
.................4-146
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display
................................................4-19
Cup Holder
........................................5-115
Customer Assistance
.............................8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-18
Daytime Running Lights
.....................4-48
Defogger Mirror
............................................4-55
Rear window
.................................4-54
Dimensions
...........................................9-6
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
..............................................4-101
Indication on display
...................4-102
Door Locks
..........................................3-12
Drive selection
....................................4-78
Driving In Flooded Area
.....................3-51
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle
......................4-42
Break-in period .............................. 3-46
Driving in flooded area ..................3-51
Driving on uneven road
.................3-52
Floor mat
.......................................3-47
Hazardous driving
.........................3-47
Overloading
...................................3-51
Rocking the vehicle
.......................3-48
Winter driving
...............................3-49 Driving on Uneven Road
....................3-52
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
.......4-70
DSC OFF Indicator Light ..............4-71
DSC OFF Switch ...........................4-71
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
.............4-70
E
Electric Parking Brake Warning
Beep
....................................................7-43
Electric parking brake
.........................4-63
Emergency Starting Push-Starting
.................................7-19
Starting a Flooded Engine
.............7-19
Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks
.............................7-23
Towing Description
.......................7-22
Emission Control System
....................3-29
Ending Screen Display
........................4-77
Engine Coolant
..........................................6-28
Engine Compartment Overview
....6-24
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-30
Hood release
..................................6-22
Oil
..................................................6-25
Starting
............................................4-5
Essential information
............................6-2
Event Data Recorder
...........................8-21
Excessive Speed Warning
...................7-42
Exhaust Gas
........................................3-30
Exterior Care
.......................................6-66
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
....6-71
Bright-Metal Maintenance
............6-70
Maintaining the Finish
..................6-68
Plastic Part Maintenance
...............6-72
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10–5
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................4-81
Active safety technology
...............4-81
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
.............................................4-84
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
......4-88
Camera and sensors
.......................4-82
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
........................................4-101
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ...4-136
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
............................................4-85
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
.......................................4-117
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ....................................... 4-107
Pre-crash safety technology
..........4-82
Radar sensor (front) .....................4-141
Radar sensors (rear) .....................4-144
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)
........................................4-103
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
........4-133
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
........................................4-128
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
.............................................4-94
i-ELOOP
.............................................4-72
Control status display
....................4-74
Display
..........................................4-72
i-ELOOP indicator light
................4-74
i-ELOOP warning beep
.......................7-41
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-25
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate
.................................................7-46
Ignition Switch
..............................................4-4
Ignition not switched off (STOP) warning
beep
.....................................................7-40
Immobilizer System
............................3-42 Indicator Lights
...................................4-26
Low engine coolant temperature
...4-28
Wrench
..........................................4-28
Inside Trunk Release Lever
................3-26
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ...6-30
Inspecting Coolant Level
....................6-28
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
...............6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ............6-30
Interior Care
........................................6-72
Active driving display
maintenance ................................... 6-74
Cleaning the floor mats
.................6-75
Cleaning the window interiors
......6-75
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance ................................... 6-74
Leather upholstery maintenance
...6-73
Panel maintenance
.........................6-75
Plastic part maintenance
................6-74
Seat belt maintenance
....................6-73
Upholstery and synthetic leather
maintenance ................................... 6-73
Vinyl upholstery maintenance
.......6-73
Interior Lights
...................................5-111
Luggage Compartment Light
......5-111
Map Lights
..................................5-111
Overhead Lights
..........................5-111
J
Jack .......................................................7-4
Jump-Starting
......................................7-16
Index
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