Mazda Maintenance, Service, & Repair

Periodic Maintenance

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)
–  Automatic transaxle fluid level
–  Power steering fluid level
–  Air filter
–  Engine coolant
–  Engine oil and oil filter

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

Pre-Delivery Inspection Table Exterior
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification:
–  Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage wheel lug nuts and locks (if equipped)
–  All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
–  Operation of hood release and lock
–  Operation of trunk lid and fuel lid opener
–  Door operation and alignment
–  Headlight aim
INSTALL the following parts:
–  Wheel caps

Under hood-engine off
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification:
–  Fuel, engine coolant, and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks
–  Engine oil level
–  Power steering fluid level
–  Brake (clutch) fluid level
–  Windshield washer reservoir fluid level
–  Engine coolant level
–  Tightness of battery terminals

Interior
CHECK the operations of the following items:
–  Seat controls (slide and recline) and headrests
–  Folding rear seat
–  Door locks, including child proof door locks (if equipped)
–  Seat belts and warning system
–  Ignition switch and steering lock
–  Air bag system by using warning light
–  Cruise set (if equipped)
–  Shift-lock system (ATX only)
–  Starter interlock
–  All lights including warning, and indicator lights
–  Sound warning system
–  Horn, wipers, and washers
–  Audio system (if equipped)
–  Cigarette lighter and clock
–  Power windows (if equipped)
–  Heater, defroster, and air conditioner at various mode selections (if equipped)
CHECK the following items:
–  Presence of spare fuse
–  Upholstery and interior finish
CHECK and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items:
Pedal height and free play of clutch pedal
–  Parking brake

Under hood-engine running at operating temperature
CHECK the following items:
–  Automatic transaxle fluid level
–  Operation of idle-up system for electrical load, air conditioner or power steering (if equipped)
–  Ignition timing
–  Idle speed