check oil MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2022 Owners Manual

Winter Driving
▼Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper,
flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
check the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-19.
Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that
the vehicle will be driven in (page
6-16).
Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections.
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze ―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 6-21).
NOTE
Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windshield is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windshield.
Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if snow or
ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to
normal.
▼ Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all 4 wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) while driving with snow tires.
Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2,
4.3 psi) more than recommended on
the tire pressure label (driver's door
frame), but never more than the
maximum cold-tire pressure shown on
the tires.

Mexico
The vehicle is originally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends
that you replace the tires originally
equipped on your vehicle with snow
tires during the winter months.
Except Mexico
The vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used
all year around. In some extreme
climates you may find it necessary to
replace them with snow tires during
the winter months to further improve
traction on snow and ice covered
roads.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify th
e user of the system operation status or a
system malfunction.
Signal Warning Refer to
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light*1
Electronic
Brake Force
Distribution
System Warn- ing
7-28
ABS warning 7-30
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-28
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-28
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7-29
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light*17-29
Master Warning Indication 7-30
Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
Brake Override Warning Indication 7-31
Check Engine Indication/Light*17-31
(Amber)
*i-stop Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
*Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Refer to
*AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-32
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Indication/
Warning Light*17-33
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indication/Warning
Light*1
Flashing
7-33
Tu r n s o n 7-37
(Red) KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-34
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning
Light*17-35
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Exterior Light Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-36
Engine Oil Level Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-36
Seat Belt Warning Indication/Warning Light (Front seat) 7-36
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
7-37
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light7-37
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-30*Some models.
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i-ACTIV AWD Operation*
▼i-ACTIV AWD Operation
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads,
sand and mud, as well as on steep
slopes and other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-32.
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is off the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that
is off the ground
as a result of the vehicle being stuck or
in a ditch is dangerous. The drive
assembly could be seriously damaged
which could lead to an accident or
could even lead to overheating, oil
leakage, and a fire.
▼AWD Driving
This vehicle has not been designed for
the purpose of off-road driving or
rallies. Do not attempt to drive over
uneven or rocky surfaces, or across
rivers.
Although this vehicl
e is equipped with
AWD, acceleration, steering and
braking operations should be
conducted in the same manner as with
a non-AWD vehicle, with the emphasis
placed on safe driving.
▼ Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to
the drive assembly, please note the
following:
Tires
When replacing tires, always replace
all front and rear tires at the same
time.
All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread
pattern. Pay particular attention
when equipping snow or other types
of winter tires.
Do not mix tread-worn tires with
normal tires.
Inspect tire
inflation pressures at the
specified periods adjust to the
specified pressures.
NOTE
Check the tire
inflation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire inflation pressure.
Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine tires of the specified size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all 4 wheels being of
the same dimensions.
Tire chains
Install tire chains to the front tires.Do not use tire chains on the rear
wheels.
Do not drive the vehicle faster than
30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire
chains installed.
Do not drive the vehicle with tire
chains on road conditions other than
snow or ice.
▼ To w i n g
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all 4 wheels completely
off
the ground.
Refer to Towing De scription on page
7-23.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
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The camera cover is made of hard
plastic, therefore do not apply oil
film remover, organic solvents, wax,
or coating agents. If any such agent
gets on the camera cover, wipe it off
using a soft cloth immediately.
 Do not rub the camera lens
forcefully, or clean it with an abrasive
or hard brush. Otherwise, it could
scratch the camera lens and
negatively affect the images.
 If a camera lens is severely damaged
by flying gravel, have the camera
replaced. For camera replacement,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for repair, painting , or replacement
of the front/rear camera, front/rear
bumper and door mirrors.
 Heed the following cautions to
assure that the 360°View Monitor
operates normally.
 Do not modify the vehicle
suspensions or lower/raise the
vehicle body, or both.
 Always use tires of the specified
type and size for the front and rear
wheels. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
 When the display is cold, images
may leave trails or the screen might
be darker than usual, making it
difficult to check the vehicle
surroundings. Always confirm the
safety at the front and around the
vehicle visually when driving. The method for parking/stopping
the vehicle using the 360°View
Monitor differs depending on the
road circumstances/conditions and
the vehicle conditions. When and
how much you turn the steering
wheel will differ depending on the
situation, therefore always check the
vehicle surroundings directly with
your eyes while using the system.
Also, before using the system, always
make sure that the vehicle can be
parked/stopped in the parking/
stopping space.
NOTE
If there are water droplets, snow, or
mud on the camera lens, wipe it off
using a soft cloth. If the camera lens
is especially dirty, wash it
off with
mild detergent.
If the camera lens is touched or there
is any dirt on it, it could affect the
screen image. Wipe the lens using a
soft cloth.
If the area where the camera is
installed, such as the front/rear
bumper or door mirrors, has been
damaged in a vehicle accident, the
camera (position, installation angle)
may have shifted. Always consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the vehicle inspected.
If the camera is subjected to
excessive changes in temperature
such as by pouring hot water on the
camera during cold weather, the
360°View Monitor may not operate
normally.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Maintenance ItemNumber of times, maintenance was performed.
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Vacuum brake booster and hose II II
Exhaust system and heat shields II
Brake lines, hoses and connections II II
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages II II
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and
wheel bearing axial play IIII
Driveshaft dust boot II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT T
Cabin air filter Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months.
Tire rotation Rotate every 16,000 km (10,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*5Inspect annually.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these itemswill 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.
*3 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing coolant. Using coolant other than FL-22 may causeserious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if equipped.*5Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.
Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil & filter every8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or driver's education school vehicles.
2. Driving under dusty conditions.
3. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
*3 Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if equipped. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts more
often than the recommended intervals.
a) Driving under dusty conditions.
b) The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds.
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
d) Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
e) Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
f) Driving for long period in extremely wet or heavy rain condition.
*4 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.
*5 According to state/provincial and federal regulati ons, 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.
*6 Inspect a spare tire if equipped.*7 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with a new one before the expiration date.
▼Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the
wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both.
Every maintenance must be done when the display/wrench indication comes on.
The display/wrench indication will come
on before reaching the maximum interval
of 10,000 km, or 6 months (after the previous maintenance).
If you drive your vehicle under any of th e following conditions, follow the Severe
Driving Scheduled Maintenance and replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 km
or 3 months, whichever comes first.
Otherwise, follow the Normal Driv ing Scheduled Maintenance intervals.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or driver's education school car.
2. Driving under dusty conditions.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance ItemNumber of times, maintenance was performed.
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Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TT TT
Exhaust system and heat shields III I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km or 24 months.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust,
fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2Use 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 regulati ons, 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.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if equipped.*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Mexico Residents (Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Number of months or kilometers , whichever comes first.
Months 3 6 9 1215182124
× 1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Maintenance Interval (other than engine oil
& filter replacement)
*21st 2nd 3rd 4th
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 Follow Maintenance Interval listed in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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3. Grasp the support rod in thepadded area and secure it in the
support rod hole indicated by the
arrow to hold the hood open.

1. Pad
2. Support rod
▼Closing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to
make certain all filler caps are in
place and all loose items (e.g.
tools, oil containers, etc.) have
been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the paddedarea on the support rod, and secure
the support rod in the clip. Verify
that the support rod is secured in
the clip before closing the hood.

1. Clip

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its
closed position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push it
excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the hood could be
deformed.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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3. Inspect the engine oil level (page6-18). 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
War n in g I nd ic at ion
Displays if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to reduce 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 Overheating 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. There is no
problem if the indication turns off
when the engine is restarted after
some time has passed. If the indication
displays even after the engine is
restarted, 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.
Repeatedly jerking the steering
wheel left and right while the vehicle
is stopped or moving extremely
slowly will cause the power steering
system to go into protective mode
which will make the steering feel
heavy, but this does not indicate a
problem. If this occurs, park the
vehicle safely and wait several
minutes for the system to return to
normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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