Table Of Contents - Mazda 3 Maintenance And Care

Table of Contents

Maintenance And Care1
Table Of Contents1
Introduction2
Scheduled Maintenance (Usa, Canada, And Puerto Rico)4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)5
Owner Maintenance Schedule16
When Refueling16
At Least Twice A Year16
Owner Maintenance Precautions17
Engine Compartment Overview19
Engine Oil21
Recommended Oil21
Inspecting Engine Oil Level23
Engine Coolant25
Inspecting Coolant Level25
Brake/Clutch Fluid27
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level27
Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid27
Power Steering Fluid28
Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level28
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Atf) Í28
Washer Fluid30
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level30
Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-Freeze Protection In Cold Weather30
Body Lubrication31
Wiper Blades31
Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades32
Replacing Rear Wiper Blade33
Battery35
Removing Battery Cover37
Installing Battery Cover37
Battery Maintenance38
Inspecting Electrolyte Level38
Tires39
Using Different Tire Types39
Using Wrong-Sized Tires39
Tire Inflation Pressure40
Tire Rotation41
Replacing A Tire42
Temporary Spare Tire43
Replacing A Wheel43
Light Bulbs46
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs47
Xenon Fusion Bulb/Adaptive Front Lighting System47
Replacing The Headlight Bulbs47
Parking Lights (Except Canada)47
Front Turn Signal Lights/Front Side-Marker Lights/Parking Lights48
Halogen Bulb49
High-Beam Bulbs/Daytime Running Lights49
Low-Beam Bulbs49
Fog Lights51
Side-Turn Signal Lights51
Brake Lights/Taillights52
Bulb Type52
Rear Turn Signal Lights53
Reverse Lights54
High-Mount Brake Light55
Led Type55
License Plate Lights56
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs57
Overhead Light (Front)/Map Lights57
Trunk Light (4 Door)57
Fuses58
Fuse Replacement58
Luggage Compartment Light (5 Door)58
Replacing The Fuses On The Vehicle's Left Side58
Replacing The Fuses Under The Hood59
Fuse Panel Description61
Fuse Block (Engine Compartment)61
Fuse Block (Passenger's Side)63
Appearance Care65
How To Minimize Environmental Paint Damage65
Etching Caused By Acid Rain Or Industrial Fallout65
Water Marks66
Paint Chipping66
Exterior Care67
Maintaining The Finish67
Washing67
Waxing68
Repairing Damage To The Finish69
Bright-Metal Maintenance69
Underbody Maintenance69
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance70
Plastic Part Maintenance70
Interior Care71
Dashboard Precautions71
Front Passenger's Side Instrument Panel Top (Soft Pad)71
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim72
Vinyl72
Leather72
Fabric72
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing73
Cleaning The Window Interiors73
Piano Black Panel73
Cleaning The Floor Mats74