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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Scheduled Maintenance Table (for U.S.A.)

Schedule 1 (Normal Driving Conditions) U.S.A.

  • The vehicle is mainly operated where none of the “unique driving conditions” apply.



Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

×1000 km

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

×1000 miles

7.5

15

22.5

30

37.5

45

52.5

60

ENGINE

Drive belts (tension)

I

Engine valve clearance

Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

FL22 *1

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years;

after that, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years

Others

Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years;

after that, every 2 years

FUEL SYSTEM

Air cleaner element

C

C

R

C

Fuel lines and hoses *2

I

I

Hoses and tubes for emission *2

I

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)

Flat tire repair kit (if installed) *3

Inspect annually

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play

I

I

Manual transmission oil

R

Rear differential oil

R

Drive shaft dust boots

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodys

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

    Chart symbols

  • I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.

  • R: Replace

  • L: Lubricate

  • C: Clean

  • T: Tighten

    Remarks

  • After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.

  • Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.

    • *1: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

    • *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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

    • *3: 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.

Schedule 2 CANADA, Puerto Rico, and (Unique Driving Conditions) U.S.A.

  • Repeated short-distance driving.

  • Driving in dusty conditions.

  • Driving with extended use of brakes.

  • Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.

  • Driving on rough or muddy roads.

  • Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation.

  • Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates.

  • Driving in extremely hot conditions

  • Driving in mountainous conditions continually



Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months

4

8

12

16

20

24

28

32

36

40

44

48

×1000 km

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

×1000 miles

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

ENGINE

Drive belts (tension)

I

Engine valve clearance

Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust

Engine oil

Puerto Rico

Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months

Others

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

FL22 *1

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years;

after that, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years

Others

Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years;

after that, every 2 years

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM

Air cleaner element

Puerto Rico

C

R

C

R

Others

C

C

R

C

Fuel lines and hoses *2

I

I

Hoses and tubes for emission *2

I

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

U.S.A.

Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)

Others

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

Brake fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Flat tire repair kit (if installed) *3

Inspect annually

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

Power steering fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joint and wheel bearing axial plays

I

I

Manual transmission oil

R

R

Rear differential oil

R

R

Drive shaft dust boots

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

    Chart symbols

  • I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.

  • R: Replace

  • L: Lubricate

  • C: Clean

  • T: Tighten

    Remarks

  • After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.

  • Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.

    • *1: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

    • *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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

    • *3: 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.

Scheduled Maintenance Table (Except for U.S.A., CANADA, Puerto Rico and Mexico)



Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

78

84

90

96

×1000 km

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

×1000 miles

6.25

12.5

18.75

25

31.25

37.5

43.75

50

56.25

62.5

68.75

75

81.25

87.5

93.75

100

ENGINE

Engine valve clearance

Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust

Engine oil *1

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter *1

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Drive belts *2

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Engine coolant

FL22 type *3

R

Others

Replace every 2 years

FUEL SYSTEM

Air cleaner element *4

C

C

R

C

C

R

C

C

Fuel filter

Replace every 60,000 km (37,500 miles)

Fuel lines and hoses

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Evaporative system (if installed)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid *5

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

R

Parking brake

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Power brake unit (Brake booster) and hoses

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Power steering fluid, lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Manual transmission oil

R

Rear differential oil

R

R

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Drive shaft dust boots

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles)

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

Body condition

(for rust, corrosion and perforation)

Inspect annually

Tire rotation

Rotate every 10,000 km (6,250 miles)

Tires

(with inflation pressure adjustment)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Flat tire repair kit (if installed) *6

Inspect annually

    Remarks

  • Emission control and related systems

    • The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to efficient engine operation. All inspections and adjustments must be made by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    • After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.

    • Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.

      • *1: If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter more often than the recommended intervals.

        a. Driving in dusty conditions.

        b. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.

        c. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.

      • *2: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.

      • *3: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

      • *4: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air cleaner element more often than the recommended intervals.

      • *5: If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fluid annually.

      • *6: 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.

Scheduled Maintenance Table (for Mexico)

Schedule 1 (Normal Driving Conditions) for Mexico

  • The vehicle is mainly operated where none of the “unique driving conditions” apply.



Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×1000 km

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

110

120

ENGINE

Drive belts (tension)

I

I

I

Engine valve clearance

Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

I

I

Engine coolant

FL22 type *1

Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years;

after that, every 60,000 km or 3 years

Others

R

R

R

FUEL SYSTEM

Air cleaner element

R

R

R

R

R

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I*2

I*2

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

I*2

I*2

I

Fuel filter

R

R

R

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 60,000 km

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Flat tire repair kit (if installed)*3

Inspect annually

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Power steering fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play

I

I

I

I

I

I

Manual transmission oil

R

Rear differential oil

R

R

R

Drive shaft dust boots

I

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

T

T

T

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

    Chart symbols

  • I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.

  • R: Replace

  • L: Lubricate

  • C: Clean

  • T: Tighten

    Remarks

  • After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.

  • Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.

    • *1: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

    • *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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

    • *3: 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.

Schedule 2 (Unique Driving Conditions) for Mexico

  • Repeated short-distance driving.

  • Driving in dusty conditions.

  • Driving with extended use of brakes.

  • Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.

  • Driving on rough or muddy roads.

  • Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation.

  • Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates.

  • Driving in extremely hot conditions

  • Driving in mountainous conditions continually



Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

3

6

9

12

15

18

21

24

27

30

33

36

×1000 km

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

ENGINE

Drive belts (tension)

I

Engine valve clearance

Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

Engine coolant

FL22 type*1

Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years;

after that, every 60,000 km or 3 years

Others

R

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM

Air cleaner element

C

R

C

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I*2

Hoses and tubes for emission

I*2

Fuel filter

R

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 60,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

Flat tire repair kit (if installed) *3

Inspect annually

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

Power steering fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play

I

I

I

Manual transmission oil

R

Rear differential oil

R

Drive shaft dust boots

I

I

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

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

ENGINE

Drive belts (tension)

I

I

Engine valve clearance

Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

I

Engine coolant

FL22 type*1

Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years;

after that, every 60,000 km or 3 years

Others

R

R

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM

Air cleaner element

C

R

C

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I*2

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

I*2

I

Fuel filter

R

R

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 60,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake fluid level

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

Flat tire repair kit (if installed) *3

Inspect annually

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

Power steering fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play

I

I

I

Manual transmission oil

R

R

Rear differential oil

R

R

Drive shaft dust boots

I

I

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

    Chart symbols

  • I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.

  • R: Replace

  • L: Lubricate

  • C: Clean

  • T: Tighten

    Remarks

  • After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.

  • Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.

    • *1: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

    • *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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

    • *3: 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.



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