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Owner Maintenance Precautions

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions

Owner Maintenance Precautions

Routine Service

We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.

Engine Oil Level (Search)
Engine Coolant Level (Search)
Brake and clutch Fluid Level (Search)
Washer Fluid Level (Search)
Battery Maintenance (Search)
Tyre Inflation Pressure (Search)

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

As explained in the Introduction (Search), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools.

Improper do-it yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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 environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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 bonnet, make certain that you remove all jewellery (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 bonnet with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewellery 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.

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Bonnet

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Bonnet

Bonnet

Always check that the bonnet is closed and securely locked:

A bonnet that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.

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Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Bonnet

Opening the Bonnet

With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the bonnet.
Insert your hand into the bonnet opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the bonnet.

The lever is located a little to the left of centre when facing the vehicle.

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Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the bonnet open.

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Bonnet

Closing the Bonnet

Check under the bonnet area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
Lift the bonnet, grasp the padded area 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 bonnet.
Lower the bonnet slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.

When closing the bonnet, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the bonnet could be deformed.

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Engine Compartment Overview

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview

Engine Compartment Overview

Engine Oil

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Changing the engine oil should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil

Inspecting Engine Oil Level

Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the sump.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

MZR 1.6

SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

SKYACTIV-D 2.2

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5 and SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

When inspecting the engine oil level, pull out the dipstick straight without twisting. In addition, when inserting the dipstick, always insert it without twisting so that the “X” mark faces the front of the vehicle.

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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.

Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.

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Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Engine Coolant

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant

Inspecting Coolant Level

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:

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.

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Changing the coolant should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year―at the beginning of the winter season―and before travelling where temperatures may drop below freezing.

Inspect the condition and connections of all cooling system and heater hoses.

Replace any that are swollen or deteriorated.

The coolant should be at full in the radiator and between the F and L marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.

MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

SKYACTIV-D 2.2

If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to F.

Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank cap after adding coolant.

Radiator coolant will damage paint.

Rinse it off quickly if spilled.

Use only soft (demineralised) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness.
Do not add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture.
The engine has aluminium parts and must be protected by an ethylene-glycol-based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing.
DO NOT USE coolants Containing Alcohol, methanol, Borate or Silicate.

These coolants could damage the cooling system.
DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant. This could damage the cooling system.
Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze.

This would reduce effectiveness.

If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, 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.

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If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Brake/Clutch Fluid

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake/Clutch Fluid

Brake/Clutch Fluid

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake/Clutch Fluid

Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level

If the brake/clutch fluid level is low, have the brakes inspected:

A low brake/clutch fluid level is dangerous.

A low level could indicate brake lining wear or a brake system leak which could cause the brakes to fail and lead to an accident.

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The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir.

Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept between the MAX and MIN lines.

The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings. If it is excessively low, have the brake/clutch system inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Left-hand drive model

Type A

Type B

Right-hand drive model

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (4-speed transaxle)

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid (4-speed transaxle)

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (4-speed transaxle)

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid (4-speed transaxle)

Inspecting Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level

The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly. Measure it using the following procedure:

The volume of fluid changes with temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without driving at normal operating temperature.

Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
Start the engine and depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever through all ranges and set it at P.

Make sure the brake pedal is applied before shifting the shift lever:

Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accident.

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With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.
Pull it out again.

The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows.

Fluid hot scale A

When the vehicle has been driven and the fluid is at normal operating temperature, about 65°C (150°F), the level must be between Full and Low.

Fluid cold scale B

When the engine has not been running and the outside temperature is about 20°C (70°F), the level must be between Full and Low.

Use the cold scale only as a reference.
If outside temperature is lower than about 20°C (70°F), start the engine and inspect the fluid level after the engine reaches operating temperature.
If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather, inspect the level only after stopping the engine and allowing the fluid to cool for 30 minutes.

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If the ATF level does not reach the appropriate level, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the vehicle inspected.

Inspect the fluid on both sides of the dipstick in a well lit area for an accurate reading.

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Window and Headlight Washer Fluid

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Window and Headlight Washer Fluid

Window and Headlight Washer Fluid

Body Lubrication

Wiper Blades

Battery

Key Battery Replacement

Tyres

Light Bulbs

Fuses