Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 2
U.S.A. (severe driving conditions) and Puerto Rico residents
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if
necessary.
R: Replace
L : Lubricate
T: ...
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 of FL-22 is recommended when replacing e ...
Other materials:
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle ...
Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
If the engine does not start within
five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold ...
Oil Seal Replacement [FS5 A EL]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2..
2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF..
b. Remove the drive shaft and/or joint shaft..
CAUTION:
The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines.
Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
c. Remo ...
