ignition MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

Without CD Player

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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▼Schedule 1
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents
- Engine oil flexible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Fl exible”. For details,
see maintenance monitor. (page 6-16)
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×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 II
Engine oil & filter
*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12 months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter Replace when any equivalent tim
ing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
*3IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3II
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75, 000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections II II
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*4Rotate when any equivalent tim ing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Steering operation and linkages II II
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Driveshaft dust boots II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 24 months or 48,000 km (30,000 miles))
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, r epair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and filter must b e changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last
engine oil and filter change. Re set the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 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.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. H owever, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long -term reliability.
*4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when pe rforming the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with ne w one before the expiration dat e.
▼Schedule 2
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions ma
intenance interval
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×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 II
Engine oil & filter Flexible
*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Fixed RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120, 000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
*3Replace when any equivalent tim ing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
*4III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*4I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 12 0,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
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*4 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. H owever, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long -term reliability.
*5 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*6 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when pe rforming the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with ne w one before the expiration dat e.

Canada residents
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×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 II
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120, 000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter IIIIIIIIIIII
Replace every 56,000 km (35 ,000 miles) or 3 years.
Fuel lines and hoses
*3III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes Inspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 1 years.
Tire (Rotation)
*4Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
(severe driving conditions) apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are us ed
Driving on rough or muddy roads
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humi d climates
Driving in extremely hot conditions
Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2.
NOTE
For maintenance guidelines beyond the kilome ters/months listed, follow the maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.
▼ Schedule 1
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 102030405060708090100110120
ENGINE
Drive belts II I
Engine oil & filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system II I
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter RRRRRR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I*2I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*2I*2I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs IIIIIIIIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336
×1000 km 5 1015202530354045505560
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs IIIIII
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 fluid level I I I I I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Driveshaft dust boots III
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TT T
Exhaust system and heat shields III
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*4Inspect annually.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter RRR
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, re pair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use of FL-22 is recommended wh en replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*2 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 kilomete r period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 The Tire Pressure Monitoring Sy stem (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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*4 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with ne w one before the expiration dat e.
(Cont.)
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65707580859095100105110115120
ENGINE
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system II
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*2I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs IIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Brake and clutch fluid level II I I
Brake fluid RR
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
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 LLLLLL
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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WA R N I N G
Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified
technician:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be
seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.
If you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you remove all
jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and
similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fan which may turn on
unexpectedly:
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
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 leave items in the engine compartment:
After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do not forget
and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a fire
leading to an unexpected accident.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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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
WA R N I N G
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.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
affect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
 To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
 When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain sensor
is touched.
 If the windshield above the rain sensor
is wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object.
 If the rain sensor is struck with a hand
or other object from inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers
as it may cause injury, or damage the
wipers. When washing or servicing the
vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in
the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly, clean
the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
▼ Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and
other components, do not try to sweep the
wiper arm by hand.
NOTE
When raising both windshield wiper arms,
raise the driver's side wiper arm first.
When lowering the wiper arms, slowly
lower the wiper arm from the passenger's
side first while supporting it with your
hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and blade,
and may scratch or crack the windshield.
1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Open the clip and slide the blade
assembly in the direction of the arrow.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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