oil MAZDA MODEL 3-SEDAN 2020 Owner's Guide

▼Upholstery Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly
dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked in a
mild detergent (approx. 5%) diluted
with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
▼Leather Upholstery Maintenance*
1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum
cleaner.
2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft cloth and a suitable, special cleaner or
a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(about 5%) diluted with water.
3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth and allow the leather to further dry in a
well-ventilated, shaded area. If the
leather gets wet such as from rain,
remove the moisture and dry it as soon
as possible.
NOTE
Because genuine leather is a natural
material, its surface is not uniform and
it may have natural scars, scratches,
and wrinkles.
To maintain the quality for as long as
possible, periodical maintenance, about
twice a year, is recommended.
If the leather upholstery comes into
contact with any of the following, clean
it immediately.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
premature wear, mold, or stains.
Sand or dirt
Grease or oil, such as hand cream
Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or hair
dressing items
If the leather upholstery gets wet,
promptly remove moisture with a dry
cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such as
hardening and shrinkage.
Exposure to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause deterioration and
shrinkage. When parking the car under
direct sunlight for long periods, shade
the interior using sunshades.
Do not leave vinyl products on the
leather upholstery for long periods.
They may affect the leather quality and
coloring. If the cabin temperature
becomes hot, the vinyl may deteriorate
and adhere to the genuine leather.
▼ Plastic Part Maintenance
CAUTION
Do not use polishing agents.
Depending on the product ingredients,
they could cause discoloration, stains,
cracks or peeling of the coating.
▼Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad)
Maintenance
Extremely soft material
is used for the soft
pad surface. If the soft pad surface is
rubbed harshly with a dry cloth, it could
result in the surface being damaged and
leaving white scratch marks.
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent (approx.
5%) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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▼Active Driving Display
Maintenance*
The dust-proof sheet has a coating. When
cleaning, do not use a hard or
rough-surface cloth, or cleaning detergent.
In addition, if a chemical solvent gets on
the active driving display, wipe it off
immediately. The dust-proof sheet could
be damaged and the surface coating could
be scratched. Use a fine, soft cloth such as
those used for cleaning eyeglasses.
NOTE
Use of compressed air when cleaning the
dust-proof sheet is recommended.
▼Panel Maintenance
If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with
a soft cloth soaked in clean water and
thoroughly wrung out.
If some areas require further cleaning, use
the following procedure:
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent (approx.
5 %) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
NOTE
Be particularly careful when cleaning
shiny surface panels and metallic parts
such as plating as they can be scratched
easily.
▼Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with
glass cleaner. Follow
the directions on the
container.
CAUTION
 Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the
window glass. It could damage the
thermal filaments and the antenna lines.
 When washing the inside of the window
glass, use a soft cloth dampened in
lukewarm water, gently wiping the
thermal filaments and the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the thermal filaments and the
antenna lines.
▼ Cleaning the Floor Mats
Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
WA R N I N G
Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire
cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning rubber
floor mats:
Cleaning the rubber floor mats with rubber
cleaning products makes the
floor mats
slippery.
This may cause an accident when
depressing the accelerator, brake, or clutch
(Manual transmission) pedal or when
getting in or out of the vehicle.
After removing the floor mats for
cleaning, always reinstall them securely
(page 3-46).
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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WA R N I N G
Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts
and bolts and do not tighten the lug
nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could
loosen while driving and cause the tire
to come off, resulting in an accident. In
addition, lug nuts and bolts could be
damaged if tightened more than
necessary.
4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise using the lug wrench and lower the
vehicle.
5. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown.

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108―147 (12―14,
80―108)
WA R N I N G
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result in
loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the stud,
which could cause the wheel to slip off
and cause an accident.
6. (Aluminum wheel equipped vehicle)
Remove the center cap by tapping it
from the backside of the wheel using
the lug wrench.
7. Store the damaged tire in the trunk (4-door) or lugg age compartment
(5-door).

8. Secure the damaged tire to the vehicle using the following method.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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CAUTION
In addition, the
effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may need
to depress the brake pedal more strongly
than normal to stop the vehicle.

▼ Electronic Brake Force Distribution
System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may illuminate the brake
system warning light and the ABS
warning light simultaneously. The
problem is likely to be
the electronic brake
force distribution system.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with both the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning
light and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
▼ Charging System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the warning light
illuminates while
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging
system warning light is illuminated
because the engine could stop
unexpectedly.
▼ Engine Oil Warning Indication/
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
This warning light indicates low engine oil
pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-wa y on level ground.
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2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutesfor the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-16). If it's low, add the appropriate
amount of engine oil while being
careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is
low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even
though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Indication
Displays if the engine coolant temperature
has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to redu
ce engine load until
you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
down.
“Excessive Engine Coolant Temp. Stop
the Vehicle in a Safe Location”
displayed
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheati ng on page 7-21.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in
damage to the engine.
▼Power Steering Malfunction
Indication/Indicator Light
The message is displayed if the electric
power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and do not operate
the steering wheel. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed
continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the power
steering will not operate normally. In
this case, the steering wheel can still be
operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the
steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel Drive
Only. Have the Vehicle Inspected” is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light turns
on under the following conditions. The
system may have a malfunction. Have the
vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When there is a malfunction in the
AWD system.
“Excessive AWD System Load. Drive
Slowly Until Warning Light Turns Off.
Vehicle Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is flashing
The indication is displayed/the light
flashes under the following conditions.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and check
that the warning indication light turns off/
the warning light stops flashing, and then
drive the vehicle. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the indication is
continuously displayed.
When the differential oil temperature is
excessively high.
When there is a large difference between
the front and rear wheel rotation, such as
when trying to remove the vehicle from
mud.
“Mismatched Tire Diameters. Vehicle
Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light turns
on under the following conditions. Inspect
the tire sizes or tire pressures on all 4
wheels. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer if the indication remains on or the
warning light remains illuminated.
When any of the tire diameter is
different.
When any of the tire pressure is
incorrect.
▼ TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator
Light (Turns on)
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
operate in an accident.
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Action to be taken
Add fuel. If the light is flashing, refuel as
soon as possible.
▼Check Fuel Cap Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler
cap may not be installed properly.
Action to be taken
Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueli
ng on page 3-28.
▼Engine Oil Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light
This warning light indicates that the
engine oil level is around the MIN mark
(page 6-16).
CAUTION
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with
the engine oil level warning indication/
warning light displayed/turned on. If the
vehicle continues to be driven with an
insufficient amount of engine oil, it could
cause damage to the engine.
Action to be taken
Add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) of
engine oil (page 6-15).
▼Seat Belt Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Front seat)
The seat belt warning
light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the
ignition switched ON.
If the driver or front p assenger's seat belt
is unfastened (only when the front
passenger's seat is occupied) and the
vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light
flashes. After a sho rt time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains
illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is switched
ON. (Except Mexico, Puerto Rico)
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may
not operate.
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The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
You attempt to start driving the vehicle
while the conditions for releasing the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
automatically have not been met.
▼AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/message is displayed
and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about 5 seconds when
using AUTOHOLD function or when
AUTOHOLD switc
h is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switc h is operated.

If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is activated
simultaneously, have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the
following problems occur, a
warning beep is activated. Check the
information regarding the warning
indication in the inst rument cluster or on
the center display.
Automatic transmission problem
Increase in automatic transmission
internal temperature
Brake fluid amount decrease
Engine oil level sensor problem
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) problem
Engine hydraulic p ressure decrease
Engine coolant temperature increase
Engine system problem
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
▼Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep*
The Front Cross Tr
affic Alert (FCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the front on the left and
right sides of the vehicle.
▼ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep*
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
▼
Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
The volume of the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
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Specifications
▼Engine
Item Specification
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc) 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
▼Electrical System
Item
Classification
Battery 12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug
*1PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 This spark plug provides the SK YACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the
iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
▼ Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-15.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7
Automatic transmission f luid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Transfer case oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
Specifications
Specifications
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▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil SKYAC‐
TIV-G 2.0
With oil filter replacement
4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYAC‐
TIV-G 2.5 With oil filter replacement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transmission
6.3 L (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission SKYACTIV-G 2.0
6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 6.6 L (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt)
Manual transmis‐
sion oil SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic trans‐
mission fluid SKYACTIV-G 2.0
7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
SKYAC‐
TIV-G 2.5 U.S.A. and
CanadaWith Cylinder Deactiva‐
tion
7.9 L (8.3 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Without Cylinder Deacti‐
vation 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
Mexico 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank U.S.A. and
CanadaFWD
50.0 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp gal)
AWD 48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp gal)
Mexico 51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Specifications
Specifications
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