Mazda 3 Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english — page 29

Maintenance Item

Number of times, maintenance was performed.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)

*5

Inspect annually.

Cabin air filter

Replace every 40,000 km or 24 months.

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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

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.

*

3

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.

*

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

12

15

18

21

24

× 1000 km

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Engine oil & filter

*1

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Maintenance Interval (other than engine oil
& filter replacement)

*2

1st

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.

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Owner Maintenance

Precautions

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Owner Maintenance Precautions

The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable
operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of
an Authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualified service technician as soon as
possible.

When Refueling

x

Brake and clutch fluid level (page
6-20)

x

Engine coolant level (page 6-19)

x

Engine oil level (page 6-18)

x

Washer fluid level (page 6-21)

At Least Monthly

x

Tire inflation pressures (page 6-33)

At Least Twice a Year (For Example,
Every Spring and Fall)

You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic
tools and if you closely follow the
directions in this manual.

x

Engine coolant (page 6-19)

x

Engine oil (page 6-18)

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 (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 affect
warranty coverage. Refer to
Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's
responsibility in protecting your
investment. 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 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
environment.

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

WARNING

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.

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If you must run the engine while
working under the hood, make
certain that you remove all jewelry
(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 hood with the
engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous when
you wear jewelry, 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.

Hood

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Hood

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:

A hood 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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Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hood

opening, slide the latch lever in the
direction of the arrow as shown in
the illustration, and lift up the
hood.

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3. Grasp the support rod in the

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

1. Pad
2. Support rod

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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 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 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.

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Engine Compartment Overview

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Engine Compartment Overview

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Cooling system cap
7. Engine oil-filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Cooling system cap
7. Engine oil-filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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Engine Oil

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Engine Oil

NOTE

Changing the engine oil should be
performed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to Introduction on page 6-2 for
owner's responsibility in protecting
your investment.

▼

Recommended Oil

U.S.A., Canada

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G
2.5

Use ILSAC GF-V or higher/ 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 Genuine Mazda Parts
and Genuine Mazda Premium Oil.

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),
comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your
Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine
5W-30 Oil is required to achieve
optimum fuel economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Genuine Mazda Parts
and Genuine Mazda Premium Oil.

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Only use SAE 5W-30 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),
comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.

Except U.S.A., Canada

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution this type of oil
makes to fuel economy is reducing the
amount of fuel necessary to overcome
engine friction.

For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts.

(Mexico)

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G
2.5

Use API SM or higher, or ILSAC GF-IV
or higher/SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE
5W-30 engine oil is not available, use
SAE 5W-20 engine oil.

The quality designation SM, SN or SP,
or ILSAC must be on the label.

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

Use API SM or higher, or ILSAC GF-IV
or higher/SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE
5W-30 engine oil is not available, use
SAE 0W-30 or SAE 10W-30 engine oil.

The quality designation SM, SN or SP,
or ILSAC must be on the label.

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Inspecting Engine Oil Level

NOTE

x

If the engine oil level warning
indication/warning light turns on,
add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal)
of engine oil.

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
oil pan.

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.

CAUTION

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

6. Make sure the O-ring on the

dipstick is positioned properly
before reinserting the dipstick.

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

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Engine Coolant

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Inspecting Coolant Level

WARNING

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:

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 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.

NOTE

Changing the coolant should be done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year

ʊ

at the beginning of

the winter season

ʊ

and before

traveling 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 FULL and
LOW marks on the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cool.

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G
2.5

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SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

FULL

LOW

If it is at or near LOW, add enough
coolant to the coolant reservoir to
provide freezing and corrosion
protection and to bring the level to
FULL.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir
tank cap after adding coolant.

CAUTION

¾

Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.

¾

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.

If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Brake/Clutch Fluid

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Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level

WARNING

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.

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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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Washer Fluid

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Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or
plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
affect your visibility, and could result in
an accident.

Using Washer Fluid Without
Anti-freeze Protection in Cold
Weather:

Operating your vehicle in temperatures
below 4 °C (40 °F) using washer fluid
without anti-freeze protection is
dangerous as it could cause impaired
windshield vision and result in an
accident. In cold weather, always use
washer fluid with anti-freeze
protection.

NOTE

State or local regulations may restrict
the use of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), which are commonly used as
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A
washer fluid with limited VOC content
should be used only if it provides
adequate freeze resistance for all
regions and climates in which the
vehicle will be operated.

Add washer fluid under any of the
following conditions.

x

The top of the fluid level is low.

x

The Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light (if
equipped) turns on.

x

The top of the fluid level is lower
than E (if equipped).

Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold
weather to prevent it from freezing.

NOTE

Front and rear washer fluid is supplied
from the same reservoir.

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Body Lubrication

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Body Lubrication

All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks,
should be lubricated each time the
engine oil is changed. Use a
non-freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.

Wiper Blades

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Wiper Blades

CAUTION

¾

Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.

¾

An operation malfunction may occur
or the wiper effectiveness may be
reduced if a water-repellent coating
is used.

¾

To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.

¾

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:

¾

If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.

¾

If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.

¾

If the windshield is struck with a
hand or other object.

¾

If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.

Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing the vehicle, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.

¾

Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.

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Refer to the Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blades (page 6-23) section
for the procedure on how to move
the windshield wiper blades to the
service position.

Contamination of either the
windshield or the blades with foreign
matter can reduce wiper effectiveness.
Common sources are insects, tree sap,
and hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent; then
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Repeat if necessary.

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Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades

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

CAUTION

¾

To prevent damaging a windshield
wiper blade, wiper arm, or the hood,
perform the following procedure.

¾

Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades off the windshield, always
move them to the service position.

¾

When putting the windshield
wiper blades back on the
windshield, make sure that they
are in the service position before
switching the ignition ON and
operating the windshield wipers.

¾

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.

¾

To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do not
try to sweep the wiper arm by hand.

¾

Do not bend the blade rubber
unnecessarily when replacing it.
Otherwise, the metal stiffener in the
blade may deform and the
windshield wiper operation may be
adversely affected.

¾

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.

¾

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

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NOTE

You can replace the wiper blades
yourself, however you cannot replace
the wiper arms.
If you want to replace the wiper arms,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Replace the wiper blades using the
following procedure.
1. Move the wipers to the service

positions using the following
procedure.
a) Switch the ignition ON.
b) Switch the ignition OFF.
c) Press up the wiper switch to the

MIST 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.

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.

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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.

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