Owner Maintenance Schedule
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 and clutch fluid level - Engine coolant level.
- Engine oil level.
- Washer fluid level.
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures.
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
- Power steering fluid level.
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.
- Engine oil.
See also:
Types of the Climate Control System
Manual type and automatic type climate control systems are explained
separately. Check
your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages.
Manual Type
Automatic Type
Type A
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Power Steering Fluid
Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, don't operate the
vehicle for long periods when the
power steering fluid level is low.
NOTE:
Use spec ...
Exterior & Styling
Technically the same generation as the 2008, the 2009 model's restyling is
definitely noticeable, as the nose extends lower and the grille is now larger
and smile-shaped. Unlike the Mazda3, this s ...