brakes MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2014 User Guide

6–7
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
U.S.A. residents - Fixed maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Fi\
xed”. For details, see
maintenance monitor. (page 6-20 )
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes fi
rst.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Engine oil & fi lter R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi
rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Others Replace at fi
rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
every 2 years.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2 I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*2 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Disc brakes I I I I
Tire (Rotation)
*3 Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
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6–9
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
U.S.A. (severe driving conditions) and Puerto Rico residents
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes fi
rst.
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Engine oil & fi lter Flexible
*1 Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval:12
months/16,000km (10,000 miles))
Fixed R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant FL22 type
*2 Replace at fi
rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Others Replace at fi
rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
every 2 years.
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter U.S.A.
(severe
driving
conditions)
R
Puerto Rico R R
Fuel lines and hoses
*3 I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
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
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
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6–11
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Canada residents
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes fi
rst.
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Engine oil & fi lter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi
rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Others Replace at fi
rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
every 2 years.
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2 I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*2 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
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
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and
perforation) I
I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
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6–13
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the fo\
llowing conditions
(severe driving conditions) apply.
 y Repeated short-distance driving y Driving in dusty conditions y Driving with extended use of brakes y Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used y Driving on rough or muddy roads y Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation y Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climate\
s y Driving in extremely hot conditions y Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2.
NOTE
For maintenance guidelines beyond the kilometers/months listed, follow t\
he maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.
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6–14
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes fi
rst
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
100 110 120
ENGINE
Drive belts I I I
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil fi lter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I I
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi
rst 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Others Replace every 2 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter R R R R R R
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2 I *2 I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*2 I *2 I
Fuel fi lter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I I I I I
Brake fl uid R R R
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter R R R
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6–16
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes fi
rst
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 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil fi lter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi
rst 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Others Replace every 2 years
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2
Hoses and tubes for emission I *2
Fuel fi lter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs 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 fl uid level I I I I I
Brake fl uid R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear 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 fl uid level I I I I I I
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6–18
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
(Cont.)
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes fi
rst
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 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil fi lter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi
rst 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Others Replace every 2 years
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2 I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*2 I
Fuel fi lter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs 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 fl uid level I I I I
Brake fl uid R R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear 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 fl uid level I I I I I I
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6–31
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
WARNING
If the brake/clutch fl uid level is low, have
the brakes inspected: A low brake/clutch fl uid 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 fl uid from the
same reservoir.
Inspect the fl uid 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 fl uid or
plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fl uid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
aff ect 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 fl uid without anti-freeze
protection is dangerous as it could
cause impaired windshield vision and
result in an accident. In cold weather,
always use washer fl uid 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 fl uid. A washer fl uid 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.
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6–66
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may damage the
protective coating; also, cleaners and
detergents may discolor or deteriorate
the paint.
Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign material from the
underside of the fenders, and make sure
the drain holes in the lower edges of the
doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits
can damage the fi nish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the fi nish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been aff ected.
When using a high water pressure car
wash
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of car wash
machine. If the car washer nozzle is
put too close to the vehicle, the force of
the spray could damage or deform the
molding, affect the sealability of parts,
and allow water to penetrate the interior.
Keep a suffi cient space (30 cm (12 in) or
more) between the nozzle and the vehicle.
In addition, do not spend too much time
spraying the same area of the vehicle, and
be very careful when spraying between
gaps in doors and around windows.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the fi nish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colors.
3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take off
the wax. Rewax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not need it.
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6–67
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Repairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the fi nish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to major
repairs.
CAUTION
If your Mazda is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced,
make sure the body shop applies anti-
corrosion materials to all parts, both
repaired and new. This will prevent
them from rusting.
Bright-Metal Maintenance
 y  Use tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
 y  To prevent corrosion on bright-
metal surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
 y  During cold weather or in coastal areas,
cover bright-metal parts with a coating
of wax or preservative heavier than
usual. It would also help to coat them
with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or
some other protective compound.
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating
and cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, fl oor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly fl ush the underbody and wheel
housings with lukewarm or cold water at
the end of each winter. Try also to do this
every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt.
It will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes that
should not be clogged. Water trapped there
will cause rusting.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been aff ected.
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