Owner Maintenance; Owner Maintenance Precautions - Mazda 3 2016 Manual

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Owner Maintenance Precautions

The owner or a quali 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 quali ed service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
Brake and clutch uid level (page 6-32 )
Engine coolant level (page 6-30 )
Engine oil level (page 6-30 )
Washer uid level (page 6-32 )
At Least Monthly
Tire in ation pressures (page 6-43 )
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 6-30 )
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
quali 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 uids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and uid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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