Owner Maintenance; Owner Maintenance Schedule; While operating your vehicle- Page 307

Maintenance

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Owner Maintenance

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Owner Maintenance Schedule

The owner or a qualified service techni-
cian should make these vehicle inspec-
tions 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.

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While operating your vehicle

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Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.

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Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight ahead
position.

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Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or ‘‘pulls’’ to one side when
traveling on a smooth, level road.

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When stopping, listen and check for
strange sounds, pulling to one side,

increased brake pedal travel or ‘‘hard
to push’’ brake pedal.

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If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission occur,
check the transmission fluid level.

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Check automatic transmission Park
function.

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Check parking brake.