Owner Maintenance

The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.

When Refueling

• Brake fluid level (Search)

• Engine coolant level (Search)

• Engine oil level (Search)

• Washer fluid level (Search)

At Least Monthly

• Tire inflation pressures (Search)

At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)

You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.

• Engine coolant (Search)

• Engine oil (Search)

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform.

As explained in the Introduction (Search), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. Refer to Introduction (Search) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 

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Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified technician:

Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.

If you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fan which may turn on unexpectedly:

Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry, loose clothing or have long hair or a long beard.

Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.

Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.

Do not leave items in the engine compartment:

After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment.

Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a fire leading to an unexpected accident.

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All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.

If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead.

Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable.

 

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• Make sure the battery is installed correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly.

• When replacing the battery, be careful not to touch any of the internal circuitry and electrical terminals, bend the electrical terminals, or get dirt in the transmitter as the transmitter could be damaged.

• There is the danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions.

  • Insulate the plus and minus terminals of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape.

  • Never disassemble.

  • Never throw the battery into fire or water.

  • Never deform or crush.

• Replace only with the same type battery (CR2025 or equivalent).

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The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low:

• The KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds after the engine is switched OFF (for vehicles with a type A/type B instrument cluster ((Search), (Search)), messages are displayed in the instrument cluster).

• The system does not operate and the operation indicator light on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed.

• The system's operational range is reduced.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent damage to the key. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction.

Replacing the key battery

1. Press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key.

   

2. Twist a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow and open the cover slightly.

   

3. Insert the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

   

4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover.

   

5. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery.

   

    

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   • Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in the figure to be scratched or damaged.

   • If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it before inserting a new battery.

   

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6. Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up, and then cover the battery with the battery cap.

   

7. Close the cover.

   

8. Reinsert the auxiliary key.