Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
• Repeated short-distance driving
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Driving with extended use of brakes
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive
materials are used
• Driving on rough or muddy roads
• Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
• Driving for long periods in cold temperatures
or extremely humid climates
• Driving in extremely hot conditions
• Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule
2).
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
Schedule 1
Chart symbols:
I
: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R
: Replace
L
: Lubricate
T:
Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil at every 48,000 km (30,000 miles).
a) Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet conditions c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation d) Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) *4 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
Schedule 2
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
•: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil at every 48,000 km (30,000 miles).
a) Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet conditions c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation d) Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) *4 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
Front Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
The gas in the front shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing d ...
Active Command Modes Inspection [Front Body Control Module (Fbcm)]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “F_BCM”.
3. Select the active command modes from the PID table.
4. Perform t ...