Mazda 2008 3 4-DOOR Automobile User Manual


 
Black plate (275,1)
Maintenance Interval
Number of monthsor kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIII
Tire(Rotation) Rotateevery 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
Tireinflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I
Power steering fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball jointsand wheel
bearing axial play
II
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km(45,000 miles) or 5 years
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis andbody T T
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km(25,000 miles) or 2 years
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscriptionFL22on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacingthe coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure toperform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenanceservices be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 If the vehicle is operated under any of the followingconditions, replace the spark plugs at every 96,000 km
(60,000 miles) or shorter.
a) Repeated short-distance driving
b) Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humidclimates
Maintenance andCare
Scheduled Maintenance
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