Owner Maintenance; Maintenance and Care- Page 414

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

     Owner  Maintenance  Precautions

            The  owner  or  a  qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed service 
technician as soon as possible.

  When  Refueling

y

 Brake fl uid level (page  6-32 )

y

 Engine coolant level (page  6-30 )

y

 Engine oil level (page  6-30 )

y

 Washer fl uid level (page  6-32 )

  At  Least  Monthly

y

 Tire infl ation pressures (page  6-42 )

  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.

y

 Engine coolant (page  6-30 )

y

 Engine oil (page  6-27 )

  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 
qualifi ed 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 fl uids. Please 
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.

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