Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
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 45,000 km (28,100 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.
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 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 humid climates.
*4 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil at every 45,000 km (28,100 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).
*5 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
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