Maintenance Interval- Page 446

2021 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback Owners Manual

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When Driving
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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Chart symbols:

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 Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, 

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ll up, or replace if necessary.

R

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 Replace

C

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 Clean

L

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 Lubricate

T

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 Tighten

Remarks:

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1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench

indicator light display.

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2 If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil & 

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lter every

8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes 

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rst.

1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or

driver's education school vehicles.

2. Driving under dusty conditions.
3. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.

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3 Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if equipped.

If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts more
often than the recommended intervals.
a) Driving under dusty conditions.
b) The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds.
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
d) Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
e) Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
f) Driving for long period in extremely wet or heavy rain condition.

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4 Use  of  FL

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22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL

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22

may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

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5 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.

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6 Inspect a spare tire if equipped.

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7 Check  the  tire  repair 

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uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.

Replace the tire repair 

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uid bottle with a new one before the expiration date.

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

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  • 1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or driver's education school vehicles.
  • 2. Driving under dusty conditions.
  • 3. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
  • 4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
  • 5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.