maintenance schedule MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2014 Owner's Manual

6–20
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Monitor
Maintenance Monitor (Type A audio)
“Oil Change” with a fl exible setting *1 is available. Consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer
when you want to change the setting *2 . Once the system turns on, the wrench indicator light
in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oil life be\
comes less than 500
km (250 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes fi\
rst).
Reset method
Press and hold the TRIP button with the ignition switched off, then switch it on. Keep
pressing the TRIP button for more than 5 seconds. The master warning light will fl ash for a
few seconds when the reset is completed.
*1 The fl exible setting is available in the United States and Puerto Rico. Based \
on the
engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calcul\
ates the
remaining oil life. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol
® 0W-20 oil are required to
achieve optimum calculation performance.
*2 Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the system must b\
e reset whenever replacing the engine oil.
Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio)
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the “Applications” screen.
2. Select the “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.
3. 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
Maintenance Setting interval Notifi
cation can be switched on/off.
Time (months) Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due. Select this item to set the maintenance period.
“Scheduled Maintenance Due!” is displayed in red and
the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster will be
illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 500 km
(250 miles), or the remaining number of days is less than 15
(whichever comes fi rst).
Distance (mile or km)
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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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Tab Item Explanation
Tire Rotation Setting interval Notifi
cation can be switched on/off.
Distance (mile or km) Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.
“Tire Rotation Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench
indicator light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated
when the remaining distance is less than 500 km (250 miles).
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 fl exible setting
or fi xed setting, or it can be set to non-display.
The fl
exible setting is available only in the United States and
Puerto Rico. Once engine oil fl exible maintenance is selected,
the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine
operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the
instrument cluster. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol
® 0 W-
20 oil are required to achieve optimum performance.
Distance (mile or km)
(Displays only in fi xed
setting) Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
“Oil Change Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the
remaining distance is less than 500 km (250 miles).
Oil life (%)
(Displays only in fl exible
setting) Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due.
“Oil Change Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the
remaining oil life distance is less than 500 km (250 mile), or
remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes fi
rst).
Reset In fl
exible setting: Resets the remaining oil life to 100%.
In fi xed setting: Resets the remaining distance to the initial
value.
Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the
system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
 y  Brake and clutch fl uid level (page 6-31 ) y Engine coolant level (page 6-29 ) y Engine oil level (page 6-28 ) y Washer fl uid level (page 6-31 )
At Least Monthly
 y  Tire infl ation pressures (page 6-41 )
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mec\
hanical ability
and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this m\
anual.
 y  Engine coolant (page 6-29 ) y Engine oil (page 6-27 )
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
qualifi ed 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 fl uids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fl uid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
NOTE
 y Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold.
 y Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not release
air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
 y Underinfl ation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,
which will deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.
 y Overinfl ation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
 Keep your tire pressure at the correct levels. If one frequently needs infl ating,
have it inspected.
Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically: Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires every 12,000
km (7,500 miles). However Mazda
recommends to rotate every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) to help increase tire life
and distribute wear more evenly.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4 .
During rotation, inspect them for correct
balance.
D o not include ( TE MP ORA RY USE ON LY )
spar e tir e in r otation.
For war d
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
 y
 Incorrect tire pressure y Improper wheel alignment y Out-of-balance wheel y Severe braking
After rotation, infl ate all tire pressures to
specifi cation (page 9-9 ) and inspect the lug
nuts for tightness.
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-64 .
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be reduced if rotated from side to
side.
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10–5
Index
Lighting Control.................................. 4-33
Lights-on reminder .............................. 7-34
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 5-130
M
Maintenance Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-4
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-20
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 4-21
Recommendations for shifting ...... 4-22
Map Lights ........................................ 5-130
Meters and Gauges ................................ 4-9
Mirror Defroster .................................. 4-44
Mirrors Outside mirrors.............................. 3-33
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-34
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 3-45
Moonroof ............................................ 3-39
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................... 4-10
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-33
Outside Temperature Display .............. 4-13
Over Rev. buzzer ................................. 7-36
Overhead Console ............................. 5-136
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-130
Overheating ......................................... 7-19
Overloading ......................................... 3-50
Owner Maintenance Battery replacement ...................... 6-38
Closing the Hood........................... 6-25
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Opening the Hood ......................... 6-24
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-22
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-47
Personalization Features ..................... 9-10
Power Steering .................................... 4-56
Power Windows .................................. 3-36
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-36
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-137
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ........ 4-68
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-20
Rear Seat ............................................... 2-8
Rear View Monitor.............................. 4-73 Displayable range on the screen .... 4-75
Picture quality adjustment ............. 4-80
Rear view monitor operation ......... 4-76
Rear view parking camera
location .......................................... 4-74
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ........................................... 4-74
Variance between actual aoad
conditions and displayed Image .... 4-78
Viewing the display ....................... 4-76
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-43
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-42
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-42
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-34
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-27
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-52
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-17
Replacement Electrical battery ........................... 6-38
Fuse ............................................... 6-57
Light Bulbs .................................... 6-45
Tires ............................................... 6-43
Wheel ............................................ 6-44
Wiper ............................................. 6-33
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-47
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10–6
Index
S
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant classifi cation
system ............................................ 2-56
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-54
Monitoring..................................... 2-61
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-47
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... 8-13
Satellite Radio ..................................... 5-45
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Belt System 2-point type ................................... 2-18
3-point type ................................... 2-15
Automatic locking ......................... 2-14
Emergency locking ........................ 2-14
Extender ........................................ 2-20
Pregnant women ............................ 2-14
Seat belt warning beep ........................ 7-35
Seats Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-10
Rear seat .......................................... 2-8
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
Security System Immobilizer system ....................... 3-41
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-43
Service Publications ............................ 8-49
Spare Tire .............................................. 7-5
Specifi cations ........................................ 9-4
Speedometer ........................................ 4-10
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-3
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-32 Horn............................................... 4-44
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-135 Center console ............................. 5-136
Glove compartment ..................... 5-136
Overhead console ........................ 5-136
Rear coat hooks ........................... 5-137 Sunshade ............................................. 3-40
Sunvisors ........................................... 5-129
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-11
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-43
Tiedown
Hook .............................................. 7-22
Tire Information .................................. 8-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....... 4-61
Tire infl ation pressure warning beep ... 7-36
Tires .................................................... 6-41 Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Replacing a Tire ............................ 6-43
Replacing a Wheel ........................ 6-44
Snow tires ...................................... 3-48
Specifi cations .................................. 9-9
Temporary Spare Tire .................... 6-43
Tire Infl ation Pressure ................... 6-41
Tire Rotation ................................. 6-42
Tire chains ..................................... 3-48
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ....................................... 8-21
Towing Recreational towing ...................... 3-52
Trailer Towing ............................... 3-52
Towing Description ............................. 7-21
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-51 TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-51
Transmitter ............................................ 3-4
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-14
Trip Meter ........................................... 4-10
Trouble Battery runs out ............................. 7-15
Emergency Starting ....................... 7-18
Emergency Towing........................ 7-21
Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-19
Parking in an Emergency ................ 7-2
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-37
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