Owner Maintenance

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.

 

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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, loose clothing or have long hair or a long beard.

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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In order to keep the maintenance interval (Search) and to protect the engine from damage caused by poor lubrication, it is vitally important to make use of engine oil with the correct specification. Do not use oils which do not meet the following specifications or requirements. Use of unsuitable oil may lead to engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda Warranty.

Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an effect on fuel economy and cold-weather operation (starting and oil flow).

Low-viscosity engine oils can provide improved fuel economy and cold-weather performance.

When choosing an oil, consider the temperature range your vehicle will operate in before the next oil change.

Then select the recommended viscosity from the chart.

 

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• Using oils of viscosity besides those recommended for specific temperature ranges could result in engine damage.

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• It is normal for all engines to consume engine oil under normal driving conditions.

  Engine oil consumption may be as high as 0.8 L/1,000 km (1 L/800 miles). This may be as a result of evaporation, internal ventilation or burning of the lubricating oil in the working engine. Oil consumption may be higher when the engine is new due to the running-in process. Oil consumption is also dependant on engine speed and engine load. Under extreme driving conditions, oil consumption may be higher.

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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 return to the sump.

4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

    

   

   1. MAX

   2. OK

   3. MIN

    

5. 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.

    

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

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

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked.

Replace them.

 

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• 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 windscreen 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.

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• You can replace the wiper blades yourself, however you cannot replace the wiper arms.

  If you want to replace the wiper arms, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

• Forcefully lowering the wiper arms could damage the wiper arm and blade, and may scratch or crack the windscreen.

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1. Move the wipers to the service positions using the following procedure.

   1. Switch the ignition ON.

   2. Switch the ignition OFF.

   3. Press up the wiper switch to the 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.

    

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   To prevent damage to the windscreen let the wiper arm down easily, do not let it slap down on the windscreen.

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3. Slide the blade component in the direction of the arrow while pressing the wiper arm tab to remove the blade component from the wiper arm.

    

   

4. Pull the blade rubber in the direction of the arrow and slide it to a position where the blade holder groove can be checked.

    

   

5. Pull the end of the blade rubber from the blade holder groove in the direction of the arrow and remove the blade rubber from the blade holder.

    

   

6. Insert the end of the new blade rubber into the groove of the blade holder until it contacts the end of the blade holder.

    

   

7. After pulling the blade rubber in the direction of the arrow and sliding the blade rubber to a position to check the blade holder groove, slide the blade rubber end in the opposite direction.

    

   

8. Make sure that the blade rubber is correctly installed to the blade holder.

9. Slide the blade component and install it to the wiper arm.

    

   

10. Slowly lower the wiper arms onto the windscreen.

11. Move the wipers to their initial positions using the following procedure.

    1. Make sure that the wipers are set on the windscreen.

    2. Switch the ignition ON.

    3. Press up the wiper switch to the position 1 time.

       When the procedure is completed, the wipers operate and they stop at the initial positions.

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 leads and charge the battery every 6 weeks.

Front

Type A

1. Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)

2. Front overhead lights/Front map lights

3. Side direction indicator lights

4. Running lights/Position lights

5. Headlights (High/Low beam)

6. Headlights (Wide-range low beam)

7. Front direction indicator lights

Type B

1. Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)

2. Front overhead lights/Front map lights

3. Side direction indicator lights

4. Position lights

5. Headlights (High/Low beam)

6. Front direction indicator lights

Rear

Saloon

1. Boot light

2. High-mount brake light

3. Rear overhead light

4. Brake lights/Tail lights

5. Rear direction indicator lights

6. Tail lights (Some Models)

7. Reverse lights

8. Number plate lights

Hatchback

1. Luggage compartment light

2. High-mount brake light

3. Rear overhead light

4. Rear direction indicator lights

5. Brake lights/Tail lights

6. Tail lights (Some Models)

7. Reverse lights

8. Number plate lights

 

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When removing the lens or lamp unit using a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the flathead screwdriver does not contact the interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver contacts the terminal, a short circuit may occur.

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• When replacing a bulb, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if necessary.

• Use the protective cover and carton for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children.

• For details regarding the installation positions of the interior lights, refer to the following:

  • Vanity mirror lights

    Refer to Vanity Mirrors (Search).

  • Front overhead lights/front map lights, rear overhead light, boot light, and luggage compartment light

    Refer to Interior Lights (Search).

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LED type

• Front overhead lights/Front map lights

• Rear overhead light

• Vanity mirror lights

• Luggage compartment light (Hatchback)

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit.

The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. We recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary.

Bulb type

Boot light (Saloon)

1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

   

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Spark plugs

To maintain proper engine operation and emission control, spark plugs must always be in good condition.

When inspecting evaporative line hoses and connections (including the fuel tank and filler cap), apply pressure to determine pressure-holding capacity. Replace any damaged or deteriorated parts.