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Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichevercomes 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, hosesand connections I I
Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIII
Tire(Rotation) Rotate every 8,000km (5,000miles)
Tireinflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation andlinkages I I
Power steering fluidlevel IIIIIIIIIIII
Front and rearsuspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play
II
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nutson chassis and body T T
Exhaust system andheat shields Inspect every 72,000km (45,000 miles) or 5years
All locks andhinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 2 years
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspectand clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant invehicles withthe inscription “FL22” on theradiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22when replacingthe coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to performmaintenance onthese items will not
void your emissionswarranties. However, Mazda recommendsthat all maintenance services beperformed at
the recommended timeor mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-termreliability.
*3 If the vehicle is operatedprimarily under any of thefollowing conditions,replace the spark plugs at every
96,000 km (60,000miles) or shorter.
a) Repeated short-distance driving
b) Extended periodsof idling or low-speed operation
c) Driving for long periodsin cold temperatures or extremelyhumid climates
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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