Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto

Rico)
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. (Canada residents follow Schedule 2.)
Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance
Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is selected by default for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico
residents.
If any following conditions do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.
• Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving
school car
• Driving in dusty conditions
The vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine operating conditions. The
vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light
in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1,000 km (600
mile) or 15 days. Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page 6-15 for the details.
NOTE
• Please ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter
replacement.
• For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.

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▼ Schedule 1
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Engine oil flexible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Flexible”. For details,
see maintenance monitor. (page 6-15)
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Maintenance Interval
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
SKYACTIV-G
Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
2.5
Spark plugs
SKYACTIV-G
Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).
2.5T
Air filter R R
Drive belts I I
Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12
Engine oil & filter*1
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
Engine coolant*2
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Fuel lines and hoses*3 I I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission*3 I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Steering operation and linkages I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
I I I I
bearing axial play
Rear differential oil *4

Transfer oil *4

Driveshaft dust boots I I I I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)*5 Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter R 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

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D: Drain
Remarks:
*1 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 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 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*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.

▼ Schedule 2
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions maintenance interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Maintenance Interval
×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
SKYACTIV-G
Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
2.5
Spark plugs
SKYACTIV-G
Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).
2.5T
Air filter*1 R R
Drive belts I I I
Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12
Flexible*2
Engine oil & filter months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Fixed R R R R R R R R R R R R
Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
Engine coolant*3
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 lines and hoses*4 I I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission*4 I I
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I 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 I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I

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

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Maintenance Interval
×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
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
I I I I
bearing axial play
Rear differential oil *5

Transfer oil *5

Driveshaft dust boots I I I I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields 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)*6 Inspect annually.
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
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Remarks:
*1 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.
*2 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.
*3 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.
*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 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*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.

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Canada residents
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Maintenance Interval
×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
SKYACTIV-G
Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
2.5
Spark plugs
SKYACTIV-G
Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).
2.5T
I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air filter
Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 3 years.
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & filter*1 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
Engine coolant*2
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 lines and hoses*3 I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission*3 I
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
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 year.
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear 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
I I I
bearing axial play
Rear differential oil *4

Transfer oil *4

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)*5 Inspect annually.
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.

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R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display. (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T only)
*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 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*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
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Maintenance Interval 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
Drive belts I I I
Engine oil & filter*1 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Cooling system I I I
Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
Engine coolant*2
100,000 km or 5 years
Air filter R R R R R R
Fuel lines and hoses I*3 I*3 I
Hoses and tubes for emission I*3 I*3 I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
SKYACTIV-G I I I I I I I I I I I I
2.5 Replace every 120,000 km
Spark plugs
SKYACTIV-G I I I I I I I I I I I I
2.5T Replace every 64,000 km
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

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Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval 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
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear 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
I I I I I I
bearing axial play
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.
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
D: Drain
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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*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.

▼ Schedule 2
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Maintenance Interval 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
Drive belts I
Engine oil & filter*1 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Cooling system I

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Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval 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
Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
Engine coolant*2
100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air filter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I*3
Hoses and tubes for emission I*3
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
SKYACTIV-G I I I I I I
2.5 Replace every 120,000 km
Spark plugs
SKYACTIV-G I I I I I I
2.5T Replace every 64,000 km
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
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) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
I I I
bearing axial play
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.
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
D: Drain

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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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*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.)
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Maintenance Interval 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
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & filter*1 R R R R R R R R R R R R
Cooling system I I
Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
Engine coolant*2
100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air filter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I*3 I
Hoses and tubes for emission I*3 I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
SKYACTIV-G I I I I I I
2.5 Replace every 120,000 km
Spark plugs
SKYACTIV-G I I I I I I
2.5T Replace every 64,000 km
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
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) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
I I I
bearing axial play
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T

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Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval 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
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.
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
D: Drain
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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*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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Maintenance Monitor
▼ Maintenance Monitor

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
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
Distance (km or mile) will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000
Scheduled
km or 600 mile, or the remaining number of days is less than 15
(whichever comes first).
Resets the time and distance to the initial values.
Reset Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying
out maintenance.
Setting Notification can be switched on/off.
Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.
Distance (km or mile) The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
Tire Rotation will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile.
Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Reset Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever rotating
the tires.

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Tab Item Explanation

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
Setting Interval
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.
Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.
Distance (km or mile) Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
Oil Change (Displays only in fixed set- The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
ting) will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile.
Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due.
Oil life (km or mile)
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
(Displays only in flexible
will be illuminated when the remaining oil life distance is less
setting)
than 1,000 km or 600 mile.
Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Reset*1 Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever replacing
the engine oil.
*1 Whenever the engine oil is replaced, the vehicle engine control unit reset is necessary for SKYACTIV-G 2.5T.
Your Authorized Mazda Dealer will be able to reset the engine control unit or refer to the vehicle engine
control unit reset procedure on page 6-25.

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