Mazda 3 2015, Owner'S Manual

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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.
y
Repeated short-distance driving
y
Driving in dusty conditions
y
Driving with extended use of brakes
y
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
y
Driving on rough or muddy roads
y
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
y
Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
y
Driving in extremely hot conditions
y
Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2.)
Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance
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:
y
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving
school car
y
Driving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fi xed maintenance.
Once engine oil fl exible maintenance is selected, 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 500 km (250 miles) or 15 days. Refer page 6-20 for the details.
Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and Castrol
® 0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum
performance.
NOTE
y
Please ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter
replacement.
y
For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.
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