Owner Maintenance; Owner Maintenance Precautions; When Refueling- Page 435

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



Brake and clutch fluid level (page
6-18)



Engine coolant level (page 6-17)



Engine oil level (page 6-16)



Washer fluid level (page 6-19)

At Least Monthly



Tire inflation pressures (page 6-30)

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.



Engine coolant (page 6-17)



Engine oil (page 6-16)

 
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.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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