fuel MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 (in English) Owner's Guide

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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Emergency Starting
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position and hold it there—for up to 10
seconds. If the engine starts, release the
key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
3. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator—
for up to 10 seconds.
Starting a Flooded Engine
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Schedule 1
I
: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R
: Replace
L
: Lubricate
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
*1: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 mileage / kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or
kilometers (miles), whichever
comes first)Months 6 12182430364248
×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 valve clearanceA u d i b l e i n s p e c t e v e r y 1 2 0 , 0 0 0 k m ( 7 5 , 0 0 0 m i l e s ) ,
if noisy, adjust
Drive belts (tension)I
Engine oilRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRR
Cooling systemII
Engine coolantReplace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years ;
after that, every 2 years
Air filterR
Fuel lines and hoses
*1II
Hoses and tubes for emission*1I
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000km (75,000miles)
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsII
Disc brakesIIII
Tire (Rotation)Rotate every 12,000km (7,500miles)
Steering operation and linkagesII
Front and rear suspension and ball jointsII
Driveshaft dust bootsII
Exhaust system and heat shieldsInspect every 72,000km (45,000miles) or 60 months
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLL
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Schedule 2
I
: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R
: Replace
L
:Lubricate
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
*1: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 mileage / kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever comes first)Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 1624324048566472808896
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Engine valve clearanceAudible inspect every 120,000km (75,000miles), if noisy, adjust
Drive belts (tension) I
Engine oilPuerto RicoReplace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
OthersRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling systemII
Engine coolantR e p l a c e a t f i r s t 9 6 , 0 0 0 k m ( 6 0 , 0 0 0 m i l e s ) o r 4 y e a r s ;
after that, every 2 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Air filterPuerto RicoRR
OthersR
Fuel lines and hoses
*1II
Hoses and tubes for emission
*1I
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000km (75,000miles)
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Emission control and related systems

The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to
efficient engine operation. Don’t tamper with them.
All inspections and adjustments must be made by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America)
NOTE
•After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
•As the result of visual examination or functional measurement of a system’s
operation (performance), correct, clean, or replace as required. (Inspect, and if
necessary replace the air filter)
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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I
: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R
: Replace
C
: Clean
*1:Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*2: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter more often
than recommended intervals.
a) Driving in dusty conditions
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
c) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
*3:If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often
than the recommended intervals.
*4:If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
Maintenance
Interval
(Number of
months or
kilometers
(miles), whichever
comes first)Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×1000 miles6.25 12.518.752531.2537.543.755056.2562.568.757581.2587.593.75100
Engine valve clearanceAudible inspect every 120,000km (75,000miles), if noisy, adjust
Drive belts
*1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine oil*2RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter*2RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling systemIIIIIIII
Engine coolantReplace every 2 years
Air filter
*3CCRCCRCC
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000km (75,000miles)
Fuel filterRRRR
Fuel lines and hosesIIIIIIII
Evaporative system
(if installed)IIIIIIII
Battery electrolyte level and
specific gravityIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and
connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake fluid
*4IIIRIIIRIIIRIIIR
Parking brakeIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power brake unit
(Brake booster) and hosesIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
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Owner Maintenance
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 8-18)
•Engine coolant level (page 8-15)
•Engine oil level (page 8-13)
•Washer fluid level (page 8-21)

At Least Monthly
•Tire inflation pressures (page 8-31)

At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
•Automatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-20)
•Power steering fluid level (page 8-19)
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.
•Air filter (page 8-23)
•Engine coolant (page 8-15)
•Engine oil (page 8-14)
Owner Maintenance Schedule
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Owner Maintenance
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Recommended Oil
Oil container labels provide important
information.
The quality designation SL
or ILSAC

must be on the label.
Energy conserving oils are recommended.
A chief contribution they make to fuel
economy is reducing the amount of fuel
necessary to overcome engine friction.

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 5 minutes for the
oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
It’s OK between MIN and MAX.
But if it’s near or below MIN, add
enough oil to bring the level to MAX.
6. Make sure the O-ring is positioned
properly before reinserting the
dipstick.
The distance between MIN and MAX on
the dipstick represents the following:
Engine Oil
FORGASOLINEENGINES
(ILSAC)
–30–20–100 1020304050
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
5W-20Don’t add engine oil over MAX. This
may cause engine damage.
L (US qt, Imp qt) 0.75 (0.79, 0.66)
OK Full
Low
OK Full
Low Type A
Type B
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.

Tire Inflation Pressure
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
does not alleviate the need to check the
tire condition every day, including
whether the tires all look inflated
properly. Inspect all tire pressure monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, top handling, and
minimum tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
10-8).
Tires
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor
braking; leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for your Mazda (page 10-8)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for your
Mazda.
WARNING
Incorrect Tire Inflation:
Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident. Always inflate
the tires to the correct pressure (page
10-8).
WARNING
Tire pressure label
*Some models.
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Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)/8,000 km*
(5,000 miles) or sooner if irregular wear
develops. During rotation, inspect them
for correct balance.
*Unique driving conditions for USA,
Canada and Puerto Rico
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
•Incorrect tire pressure
•Improper wheel alignment
•Out-of-balance wheel
•Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-8) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
NOTE
•Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don’t
release air from warm tires to adjust
the pressure.
•Underinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy and poor sealing of
the tire bead, which will deform the
wheel and cause separation of tire
from rim.
•Overinflation can produce a harsh
ride and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the
correct levels. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it inspected.
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 weakened if rotated from side
to side.
Front
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.
CAUTION
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Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
12 3 45 6
789 10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
1920 2122 23
24 25 26
27 2829
3031 3233 3435 36
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 FAN 40A Cooling fan
2 P/ST 80A EHPAS
3BTN 40AFor protection of
various circuits
4HEAD 40AHeadlights
5PTC 80A—
6GLOW 60A—
7ABS 1 30A
ABS
*
8ABS 2 20A
ABS*
9 ENGINE 30AFor protection of
various circuits
10—— —
11 IG KEY 1 30A Ignition switch
12 STARTER 20A Starter clutch
13 IG KEY 2 30A Ignition switch
14—— —
15 HEATER 40A Blower motor
16—— —
17 DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
18—— —
19 ABS IG 10A
ABS
*
20 FOG 15A
Fog lights*
21 HORN 15A Horn
22—— —
23 H/CLEAN 20A—
24 F/PUMP 15A Fuel pump
25 P/ST IG 10A Power steering
26 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner
27 ALT 10A—
28—— —
29—— —
30 ENG +B 10A PCM
31 ROOM 15A Interior lights
32
ENG BAR 410AO2 heater
33
ENG BAR 310AO2 heater
34 EGI INJ 10A Injector
35
ENG BAR 110A Air flow sensor
36ENG BAR 210A EGR control valve
*Some models.
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