coolant level MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2011 User Guide

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Owner Maintenance Schedule
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.
qWhen Refueling
lBrake and clutch fluid level (page 8-23)lEngine coolant level (page 8-21)lEngine oil level (page 8-20)lWasher fluid level (page 8-26)
qAt Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 8-36)
qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
lAutomatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-24)lPower steering fluid level (page 8-24)
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.
lEngine coolant (page 8-21)lEngine oil (page 8-18)
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Engine Compartment Overview
Power steering fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine coolant reservoirFuse block
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil-filler capEngine oil dipstick
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Battery
Battery
Fuse block
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(Only for automatic transaxle)
2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine
2.3-liter turbocharged engine
Engine oil dipstick
Maintenance and Care
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Engine Coolant
qInspecting 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.
Switch the ignition to 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 the 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.
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 MAX and MIN
marks on the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If it's at or near MIN, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and to
bring the level to MAX.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil 2.0-liter engine
With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged
engine With oil filter
replacement
5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine With oil filter
replacement
5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.0-liter engine
2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 2.0-liter engine
55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Except 2.0-liter engine 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Except Mexico
4 Door
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16-inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16-inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Specifications
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FlasherHazard warning .......................... 5-71
Headlights .................................. 5-59
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-65
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-47
Gauge ......................................... 5-38
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-54 Panel description ........................ 8-56
Replacement ............................... 8-54
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-36
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-113
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-71
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
H
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-59
Flashing ...................................... 5-62
High-low beam .......................... 5-62
Leveling ..................................... 5-62
On reminder ............................... 5-62
Hood Release .................................... 3-49
Horn .................................................. 5-71
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-26
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-97
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-53
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-57
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-41 AFS OFF .................................... 5-55
Cruise ......................................... 5-55
DSC OFF .................................... 5-55
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-54
KEY ............................................ 5-52
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-54
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-56
Security ...................................... 5-53
Shift position .............................. 5-54
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-54
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-56
Information Display .......................... 6-99
Audio display ........................... 6-100
Climate control display ............ 6-100
Clock ........................................ 6-100
Information display functions .... 6-99
Outside temperature display ..... 6-100
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Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-30System error activation .............. 5-34
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-32
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-34
Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-36
Replacement ............................... 8-38
Rotation ...................................... 8-37
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ........................... 10-11
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-24
Emergency towing ..................... 7-24
Recreational towing ................... 7-27
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-26 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-27
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-37
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-41 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-43
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-42
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-64
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-97
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-41 ABS ............................................ 5-44
Air bag system ........................... 5-47
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-49
Brake system .............................. 5-43
Charging system ......................... 5-45
Check engine .............................. 5-46
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-47
Door-ajar .................................... 5-49
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-45
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-47
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-46
KEY ............................................ 5-52
Low fuel ..................................... 5-47
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-49
Seat belt ...................................... 5-47
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-50
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-7
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-39
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-44
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-69
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-66
Blades replacement .................... 8-27
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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