service MAZDA MODEL 3-SEDAN 2020 Owner's Manual

For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts.

(Mexico)
Use API SM or higher, or ILSAC GF-IV
or higher/SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE
5W-30 engine oil is not available, use SAE
5W-20 engine oil.

The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.

▼Inspecting Engine Oil Level
NOTE
If the engine oil level warning
indication/warning light turns on, add 1
L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) of engine
oil.
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 at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstic k, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.

1. MAX
2. OK
3. MIN

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Wiper Blades
▼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.
 Before lifting the windshield wiper blades
off the windshield, always follow the
procedure for moving the windshield
wiper blades. Otherw ise, a wiper blade,
wiper arm, or the hood could be
damaged.
Refer to the Replacin g Windshield Wiper
Blades (page 6-22) section for the
procedure on how to move the
windshield wiper blades to the service
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.
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▼Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION

To prevent damaging a windshield wiper
blade, wiper arm, or the hood, perform
the following procedure.
 Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades
off the windshield, always
move them to the service position.
 When putting the windshield wiper
blades back on the windshield, make
sure that they are in the service
position before switching the ignition
ON and operating the windshield
wipers.
 Replace with Mazda genuine wiper
blades. If they are replaced with wiper
blades other than a Mazda genuine
product, they may not wipe with the
same
efficiency as the genuine product.
 To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
 Do not bend the blade rubber
unnecessarily when replacing it.
Otherwise, the metal
stiffener in the
blade may deform and the windshield
wiper operation may be adversely affected.
 Do not hold a wiper blade by its end
when raising the wiper arm. Otherwise,
the part may deform and the wiping
performance may lower.
NOTE
You can replace the wiper blades
yourself, however you cannot replace
the wiper arms.
If you want to replace the wiper arms,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Forcefully loweri ng the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and blade,
and may scratch or crack the
windshield.
Replace the wiper blades using the
following procedure.
1. Move the wipers to the service positions using the following
procedure.
a) Switch the ignition ON.
b) Switch the ignition OFF.
c) Press up the wiper switch to theMIST position 2 times within 30
seconds after switching the ignition
OFF.
When the procedure is completed,
the wipers operate and they stop at
the service positions.
2. Raise the wiper arms.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield
let the wiper arm down easily, do not
let it slap down on the windshield.
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▼Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
Keep it securely mounted.
Keep the top clean and dry.
Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
If the vehicle will
not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every 6
weeks.
▼ Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.
Key Battery Replacement
▼ Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION

Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly.
 When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced.
 Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
 Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 Never disassemble.
 Never throw the battery into fire or
water.
 Never deform or crush.
 Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2032 or equivalent).
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Water Marks
Occurrence
Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can
contain harmful minerals such as salt and
lime. If moisture containing these minerals
settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the
minerals will concentrate and harden to
form white rings. The rings can damage
your vehicle's finish.
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve it s finish according to
the instructions in this section. These steps
should be taken immediately after you find
water marks on your vehicle's finish.
Paint Chipping
Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown
in the air by another vehicle's tires hits
your vehicle.
How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of
having your paint chipped by flying
gravel.
NOTE
The paint chipping zone varies with the
speed of the vehicle. For example, when
traveling at 90 km/h (56 mph), the paint
chipping zone is 50 m (164 ft).
In low temperatures a vehicle's finish
hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
Chipped paint can lead to rust forming
on your Mazda. Before this happens,
repair the damage by using Mazda
touch-up paint according to the
instructions in this section. Failure to
repair the affected area could lead to
serious rusting and expensive repairs.

Follow all label and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
▼ Maintaining the Finish
Wa s h i n g
CAUTION

Before lifting the windshield wiper blades
off the windshield, always follow the
procedure for moving the windshield
wiper blades. Otherw ise, a wiper blade,
wiper arm, or the hood could be
damaged.
Refer to the Replacin g Windshield Wiper
Blades (page on 6-22) section for the
procedure on how to move the
windshield wiper blades to the service
position.
 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 or wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
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Jump-Starting
▼Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. S
o follow the procedure carefully. If you feel
unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.
WA R N I N G
Follow These Precautions Carefully:
To ensure safe and correct handling of the ba ttery, read the following precautions carefully
before using the battery or inspecting it.
Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal tools to
contact the positive (+) or negative (–) terminal of the battery when working near a battery.
Do not allow the positive (+) terminal to contact the vehicle body:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery
can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away
from open battery cells.
Keep all flames and sparks away from open battery cells because hydrogen gas is
produced from open battery cells while charging the battery or adding battery
fluid:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery
can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep al l flames including cigarettes and sparks away
from open battery cells.
Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may rupture or
explode, causing serious injury.
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
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To w i n g D e s c r i p t i o n
▼Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly
when towing an AWD
vehicle, where all
the wheels are connected to the drive train,
proper transporting of the vehicle is
absolutely essential to avoid damaging the
drive system. Government and local laws
must be followed.
1. Wheel dollies

A towed FWD vehicle should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing a FWD ve hicle with the rear
wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.
Refer to Electric Par king Brake (EPB) on
page 4-64.

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WA R N I N G
Always tow an AWD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground:
Towing an AWD vehicle with either the
front or rear wheels on the ground is
dangerous as the drive train could be
damaged, or the vehicle could trail away
from the tow truck and cause an accident.
If the drive train has been damaged,
transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck.
CAUTION
 Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward
with driving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal damage to the
transmission.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Customer Assistance(U.S.A.)
▼Customer Assistance
Your complete and permanent satisfaction
is our business. We are here to serve you.
All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the
knowledge and the tools to keep your
Mazda vehicle in top condition.
If you have any questions or
recommendations for improvement
regarding the service of your Mazda
vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer
personnel, we recommend that you take
the following steps:
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the
components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system modified
to accommodate a person with certain
medical conditions in
accordance with a
certified physician, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. For more information, go
to NHTSA website www.safercar.gov
(VEHICLE SHOPPERS > Air Bags > Air
Bag FAQs > Air Bag Deactivation).
▼ STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda
Dealer
Discuss the matter
with an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and
best way to address the issue.
If your concern has not been resolved by
the CUSTOMER RELATIONS,
SALES, SERVICE, or PARTS
MANAGER, then please contact the
GENERAL MANAGER of the
dealership o r the OWNER.
If it becomes nece ssary to have the
components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system modified
to accommodate a person with certain
medical conditions in accordance with a
certified physicia n, go to STEP 2.
▼STEP 2: Contact Mazda North
American Operations
If for any reason you feel the need for
further assistance after contacting your
dealership management or it becomes
necessary to have the components or
wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate
a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, you
can reach Mazda North American
Operations by one of
the following ways.

Log on: at www.MazdaUSA.com

Answers to many questions, including
how to locate or contact a local Mazda
dealership in the U.S., can be found here.

E-mail: click on “Contact Us” located on
the bottom of the page at
www.mazdausa.com under “Help”

By phone at: 1 (800) 222-5500

By letter at:
ATTN: Customer Experience Center
Mazda North American Operations
200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 100
Irvine, California 92618
P.O. Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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7. California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if Mazda or its
representative is unable to repair a new
motor vehicle to conform to the
vehicle's applicable express warranty
after a reasonable number of attempts,
Mazda may be required to replace or
repurchase the vehicl e. California Civil
Code Section 1793.22 (b) creates a
presumption that Mazda has had a
reasonable number of attempts to
conform the vehicle to its applicable
express warranties if , within 18 months
from delivery to the buyer or 18,000
miles on the vehicle's odometer,
whichever occurs first, one or more of
the following occurs:
The same nonconformity [a failure
to conform to the written warranty
that substantially impairs the use,
value or safety of the vehicle] results
in a condition that is likely to cause
death or serious bodily injury if the
vehicle is driven AND the
nonconformity has been subject to
repair two or more times by Mazda
or its agents AND the buyer or
lessee has directly notified Mazda of
the need for the repair of the
nonconformity; OR
The same nonconformity has been
subject to repair 4 or more times by
Mazda or its agents AND the buyer
has notified Mazda of the need for
the repair of the nonconformity; OR
The vehicle is out of service by
reason of repair of nonconformities
by Mazda or its agents for a
cumulative total of more than 30
calendar days after delivery of the
vehicle to the buyer.

NOTICE TO Mazda AS
REQUIRED ABOVE SHALL BE
SENT TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS:
Mazda North American Operations
200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 100
Irvine, California 92618
ATTN: Customer Mediation

8. The following remedies may be sought
in BBB AUTO LINE: repairs,
reimbursement for money paid to
repair a vehicle or other expenses
incurred as result of a vehicle
nonconformity, repurchase or
replacement of your vehicle, and
compensation for damages and
remedies available under Mazda's
written warranty or applicable law.
9. The following remedies may not be
sought in BBB AUTO LINE: punitive
or multiple damages, attorneys' fees, or
consequential damages other than as
provided in California Civil Code
Section 1794 (a) and (b).
10. You may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator. If you
reject the decision, you will be free to
pursue further legal action. The
arbitrator's decision and any findings
will be admissible in a court action.
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11. If you accept the arbitrator's decision,Mazda will be bound by the decision,
and will comply with the decision
within a reasonable time not to exceed
30 days after we receive notice of your
acceptance of the decision.
12. Please call BBB AUTO LINE at 1-800-955-5100 for further details
about the program.Customer Assistance (Canada)
▼Satisfaction Review Process
Your complete and permanent satisfaction
is of primary conc
ern to Mazda. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the
knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda
in top condition. In our experience, any
questions, problem s, or complaints
regarding the operation of your Mazda or
any other general service transactions are
most effectively resolved by your dealer. If
the cause of your dissatisfaction cannot
adequately be addressed by normal
dealership procedures, we recommend that
you take the following steps:
▼ STEP 1: Contact the Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with a member of
dealership management. If the Service
Manager has already reviewed your
concerns, contact the owner of the
dealership or its General Manager.
▼STEP 2: Contact the Mazda
Regional Office
If you feel that you still require assistance,
ask the dealer Service Manager to arrange
for you to meet the local Mazda Service
Representative. If more expedient, contact
Mazda Canada Inc. Regional Office
nearest you for su
ch arrangements.
Regional Office address and phone
numbers are shown (page 8-8).
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