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Maintenance Interval
Number of monthsor kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter (if installed) Replace every 40,000 km(25,000 miles) or 24 months
Chart symbols
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
Remarks
*1 According to state/provincial andfederal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on theseitems will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that allmaintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-termreliability.
*2 Use FL22 type coolant invehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiatorcap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacingthe coolant.
*3 Check the tire repair fluid expirationdate every year when performing the periodicmaintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new onebefore the expiration date.
Maintenance andCare
Scheduled Maintenance
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