Mazda 3 Hatchback (2018 year). Manual - part 27

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×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, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

*5

Rotate when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.

(Max interval: 8,000 km (5,000 miles))

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

*5

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)

*6

Inspect annually.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter

Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1 Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose vehicle is operated

mainly where none of the following conditions apply.



Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving school car



Driving in dusty conditions

If any do apply, follow fixed maintenance.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last
engine oil and filter change. Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.

*

2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may

cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

*

3 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often

than the recommended intervals.

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*

4 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.

*

5 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates

normally (if equipped).

*

6 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the

tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

 

Canada residents

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×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

ENGINE
Drive belts

I

I

Engine oil & filter

*1

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

*2

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 3 years.

Fuel lines and hoses

*3

I

I

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

*3

I

IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Disc brakes

Inspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 1 years.

Tire (Rotation)

*4

Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

*4

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

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Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×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

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)

*5

Inspect annually.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter

Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light

display.

*

2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may

cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

*

3 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.

*

4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates

normally (if equipped).

*

5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the

tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

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Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
(severe driving 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.

NOTE
For maintenance guidelines beyond the kilometers/months listed, follow the maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.

▼ Schedule 1

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×1000 km

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90 100 110 120

ENGINE
Drive belts

I

I

I

Engine oil & filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system

I

I

I

Engine coolant

*1

Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I

*2

I

*2

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

I

*2

I

*2

I

Fuel filter

Replace every 60,000 km

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 120,000 km

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Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×1000 km

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90 100 110 120

CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

*3

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

*3

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play

I

I

I

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

I

I

I

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)

*4

Inspect annually.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may

cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

*

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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*

3 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates

normally (if equipped).

*

4 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the

tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

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▼ Schedule 2

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

3

6

9

12

15

18

21

24

27

30

33

36

×1000 km

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

ENGINE
Drive belts

I

Engine oil & filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system

I

Engine coolant

*1

Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter

C

R

C

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I

*2

Hoses and tubes for emission

I

*2

Fuel filter

Replace every 60,000 km

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Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

3

6

9

12

15

18

21

24

27

30

33

36

×1000 km

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 120,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

*3

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

*3

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)

*4

Inspect annually.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may

cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

*

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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*

3 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates

normally (if equipped).

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*

4 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the

tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

(Cont.)

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

39

42

45

48

51

54

57

60

63

66

69

72

×1000 km

65

70

75

80

85

90

95 100 105 110 115 120

ENGINE
Drive belts

I

I

Engine oil & filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system

I

I

Engine coolant

*1

Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter

C

R

C

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I

*2

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

I

*2

I

Fuel filter

Replace every 60,000 km

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 120,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

*3

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

*3

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

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Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

39

42

45

48

51

54

57

60

63

66

69

72

×1000 km

65

70

75

80

85

90

95 100 105 110 115 120

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)

*4

Inspect annually.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may

cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

*

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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*

3 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates

normally (if equipped).

*

4 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the

tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

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Maintenance Monitor

▼ Maintenance Monitor (Type A audio)

Based on the engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates
the remaining oil life in the United States and Puerto Rico. The wrench indicator light in the
instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oil life becomes less than 1,000 km
(600 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes first).
The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.

Reset method

Press and hold the dashboard illumination knob with the ignition switched off, then switch it
on. Keep pressing the dashboard illumination knob for more than 5 seconds. The master
warning light will flash for a few seconds when the reset is completed.

Dashboard illumination knob

▼ Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio)

1. Select the   icon on the home screen to display the “Applications” screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.
4. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:

Tab

Item

Explanation

Scheduled

Setting

Notification can be switched on/off.

Time (months)

Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.
Select this item to set the maintenance period.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile, or the remaining number of days is less than 15
(whichever comes first).

Distance (km or mile)

Reset

Resets the time and distance to the initial values.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying
out maintenance.

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Tab

Item

Explanation

Tire Rotation

Setting

Notification can be switched on/off.

Distance (km or mile)

Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile.

Reset

Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever rotating
the tires.

Oil Change

Setting Interval

Oil replacement period can be selected from the flexible setting
or fixed setting, or it can be set to non-display.
The flexible setting is available only in the United States and Pu-
erto Rico. Once engine oil flexible maintenance is selected, the
vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine oper-
ating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is
due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument
cluster.

Distance (km or mile)
(Displays only in fixed set-
ting)

Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile.

Oil life (km or mile)
(Displays only in flexible
setting)

Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining oil life distance is less
than 1,000 km or 600 mile.

Reset

In flexible setting
Resets the remaining distance until oil replacement is due to the
initial value.
In fixed setting
Resets the remaining distance until oil replacement is due to the
initial value.

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Scheduled Maintenance

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Owner Maintenance Precautions

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 (page 6-27)



Engine coolant level (page 6-25)



Engine oil level (page 6-24)



Washer fluid level (page 6-27)

At Least Monthly



Tire inflation pressures (page 6-38)

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 (page 6-25)



Engine oil (page 6-23)

 
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 (page 6-2), 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 (page 6-2) 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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WARNING

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 or loose clothing.
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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Hood

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed and
securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the
driver's vision which could result in a
serious accident.

▼ Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.
 

Release handle

2. Insert your hand into the hood

opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the hood.
 

Lever

NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of
center when facing the vehicle.

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded

area and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
hood open.
 

Pad

Clip

Clip

Support rod

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▼ Closing the Hood

1. Check under the hood area to make

certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on

the support rod, and secure the support
rod in the clip. Verify that the support
rod is secured in the clip before closing
the hood.
 

Clip

Clip

Clip

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of

about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.

CAUTION

When closing the hood, do not push it
excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the hood could be
deformed.

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Engine Compartment Overview

Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir

Engine oil dipstick

Battery

Fuse block

Cooling system cap

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil-filler cap

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