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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions

apply.

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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

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Driving in mountainous conditions continually

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).

NOTE

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

intervals.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

qSchedule 1

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

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

6

12

24

15

18

36

24

48

30

60

36

72

45

42

84

48

96

60

Maintenance Interval

12

7.5

22.5

37.5

52.5

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

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

adjust

Engine valve clearance

Engine oil

R

Engine oil filter

COOLING SYSTEM

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

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

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

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

every 2 years

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter

Fuel lines and hoses^*2

Hoses and tubes for emission^*2

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

C

I

R

C

I

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

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

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

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

6

12

24

15

18

36

24

48

30

60

36

72

45

42

84

48

96

60

Maintenance Interval

12

7.5

22.5

37.5

52.5

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)

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

Flat tire repair kit (if installed)^*3

Inspect annually

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Manual transmission oil

Rear differential oil

R

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system and heat shields

All locks and hinges

T

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

L

Chart symbols:

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

R: Replace

C: Clean

L: Lubricate

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*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.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

qSchedule 2

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

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

4

8

5

8

12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

Maintenance Interval

16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

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

adjust

Engine valve clearance

Puerto Rico

Others

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

Engine oil

R

Engine oil filter

COOLING SYSTEM

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

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

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

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

every 2 years

Engine coolant level

I

FUEL SYSTEM

Puerto Rico

Others

C

R

C

I

C

R

Air filter

R

C

Fuel lines and hoses^*2

Hoses and tubes for emission^*2

I

IGNITION SYSTEM

USA

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

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

Spark plugs

Others

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

I

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

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

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

4

8

5

8

12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

Maintenance Interval

16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake fluid level

I

Disc brakes

Tire (Rotation)

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

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

Flat tire repair kit (if installed)^*3

Steering operation and linkages

Power steering fluid level

I

Inspect annually

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Manual transmission oil

Rear differential oil

R

I

R

I

Driveshaft dust boots

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system and heat shields

All locks and hinges

T

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

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

Washer fluid level

Chart symbols:

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

R: Replace

C: Clean

L: Lubricate

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*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.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions

apply.

l

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

l

Driving in mountainous conditions continually

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2.

NOTE

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

intervals.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

qSchedule 1

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval

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

I

Engine valve clearance

Engine oil

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

R

Engine oil filter

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

60,000 km or 3 years

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

R

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter

R

I^*2

R

I^*2

R

I

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

Fuel filter

I

R

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 60,000 km

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval

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

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake fluid level

I

Brake fluid

R

I

R

I

R

I

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

Flat tire repair kit (if installed)^*3

Steering operation and linkages

Power steering fluid level

I

Inspect annually

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Manual transmission oil

Rear differential oil

R

I

R

I

R

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

All locks and hinges

I

T

L

I

T

L

I

T

L

I

T

L

I

T

L

I

T

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

Washer fluid level

Chart symbols:

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

R: Replace

L: Lubricate

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*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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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

qSchedule 2

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval

Months

3

5

6

9

12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36

×1000 km

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

Engine valve clearance

Engine oil

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

R

Engine oil filter

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

60,000 km or 3 years

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

R

Engine coolant level

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter

I

C

R

C

R

I^*2

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

Fuel filter

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 60,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

I

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval

Months

3

5

6

9

12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36

×1000 km

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake fluid level

I

Brake fluid

R

I

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

Flat tire repair kit (if installed)^*3

Steering operation and linkages

Power steering fluid level

I

Inspect annually

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Manual transmission oil

Rear differential oil

R

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

All locks and hinges

I

T

L

I

T

L

I

T

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

Washer fluid level

Chart symbols:

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

R: Replace

C: Clean

L: Lubricate

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*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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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

(Cont.)

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval

Months

39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72

65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120

×1000 km

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

Engine valve clearance

Engine oil

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

R

Engine oil filter

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

60,000 km or 3 years

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

R

I

Engine coolant level

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter

I

C

R

I^*2

R

C

R

C

R

I

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

Fuel filter

I

R

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 60,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

I

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval

Months

×1000 km

39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72

65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake fluid level

I

Brake fluid

R

I

R

I

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

Flat tire repair kit (if installed)^*3

Steering operation and linkages

Power steering fluid level

I

Inspect annually

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Manual transmission oil

Rear differential oil

R

I

R

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

All locks and hinges

I

T

L

I

T

L

I

T

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

Washer fluid level

Chart symbols:

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

R: Replace

C: Clean

L: Lubricate

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*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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