engine oil MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2019 (in English) User Guide

Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIIIII
Rear differential oil
*3*4
Transfer oil*4
Driveshaft dust boots IIIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields IIIIII
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter R R R
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
D: Drain
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 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the followin g conditions, replace the rear differential oil at
every 45,000 km.
a) Towing a trailer or u sing a car-top carrier
b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Repeated short trip s of less than 16 km
*4 If this component has been subm erged in water, the oil should be replaced.*5 Check the tire repair fluid exp iration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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▼Schedule 2
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Drive belts I
Engine oil & filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling system I
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
Spark plugs IIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I II I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil
*3*4
Transfer oil*4
Driveshaft dust boots II I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields II I
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, r epair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
R: Replace
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L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
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 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the followin g conditions, replace the rear differential oil at
every 45,000 km.
a) Towing a trailer or u sing a car-top carrier
b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Repeated short trip s of less than 16 km
*4 If this component has been subm erged in water, the oil should be replaced.*5 Check the tire repair fluid exp iration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

(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 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
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
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*2I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
Spark plugs IIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections III
Brake and clutch fluid level II I I
Brake fluid RR
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65707580859095100105110115120
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil
*3*4
Transfer oil*4
Driveshaft dust boots II I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields II I
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, r epair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Remarks:
*1 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.
*2 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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil at
every 45,000 km.
a) Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet conditions
c) Extended periods of idli ng or low speed operation
d) Repeated short trips of less than 16 km
*4 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*5 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.
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Maintenance Monitor
▼Maintenance Monitor (Type A audio)
“Oil Change” with a flexible setting*1 is available. Consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer
when you want to change the setting
*2. Once the system turns on, the wrench indicator light
in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oi l life becomes less than 1,000
km (600 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever co mes first).
Reset method
Press and hold the selector with the ignition switched off, the n switch it on. Keep pressing
the selector for more than 5 seconds. The master warning light will flash for a few seconds
when the reset is completed.
Selector
*1 The flexible setting is available in the United States and Pue rto Rico. Based on the
engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your vehic le calculates the
remaining oil life. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol
® 0W-20 oil are required to
achieve optimum calculation performance.
*2 Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.
▼Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio)
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the “Applications” screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.
4. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change .
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You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Ta bI t e m E x p l a n a t i o n
Scheduled Setting
Notification can be switched on/off.
Time (months) Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.
Select this item to set the maintenance period.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1, 000
km or 600 mile, or the remaining number of days is less than 15
(whichever comes first).
Distance (km or mile)
Reset
Resets the time and distance to the initial values.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying
out maintenance.
Tire Rotation Setting
Notification can be switched on/off.
Distance (km or mile) Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.
The wrench indication/indicator
light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1, 000
km or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it need
s to be reset whenever rotating
the tires.
Oil Change Setting Interval
Oil replacement period can be sel
ected from the flexible setting
or fixed setting, or it can be set to non-display.
The flexible setting is available only in the United States and Pu-
erto Rico. Once engine oil flex ible maintenance is selected, the
vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine oper-
ating conditions. The vehicle let s you know when an oil change is
due by illuminating the wrench i ndicator light in the instrument
cluster. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol
® 0W-20 oil are re-
quired to achieve optimum performance.
Distance (km or mile)
(Displays only in fixed set-
ting) Displays the distance until
the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1, 000
km or 600 mile.
Oil life (km or mile)
(Displays only in flexible
setting) Displays the engine oil life u
ntil the oil replacement is due.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining oil life distance is les s
than 1,000 km or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it need
s to be reset whenever replacing
the engine oil.
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Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these v ehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Deale r or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
•Brake and clutch fluid level (page 6-27)
•Engine coolant level (page 6-25)
•Engine oil level (page 6-25)
•Washer fluid lev el (page 6-27)
At Least Monthly
•Tire inflation pressures (page 6-36)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you hav e some mechanical ability
and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
•Engine coolant (page 6-25)
•Engine oil (page 6-22)

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This sec tion gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.

As explained in the Introducti on (page 6-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affec t warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provide d with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the envir onment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Engine Compartment Overview
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil-dipstickBattery
Fuse block
Cooling system capEngine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
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Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be
performed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for
owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
▼Recommended Oil
U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda
vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is
required to achieve optimum fuel
economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol
® (U.S.A. only).


(ILSAC)
Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certified For
Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system
protection standards and fuel economy
requirements of the International
Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC), c omprised of U.S.
and Japanese automobile manufacturers.

80
60
40
20
0
–40 –20
30
100
40
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
Except U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution th
is type of oil makes
to fuel economy is reducing the amount of
fuel necessary to overcome engine
friction.

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For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol
® (Mexico only).


(ILSAC)
(Mexico)
Use 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.

80
60
40
20
0
–40 –20
30
100
40
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
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