Mazda 3 Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction - part 26

Sunvisors

When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.

Sunvisor

▼ Side Extension Sunvisors

The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.

CAUTION

When moving the sunvisor, retract the visor
extender to its original position. Otherwise,
the visor extender could hit the rearview
mirror.

▼ Vanity Mirrors

To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown in the
figure.

off

Interior Features

*Some models.

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Interior Lights

NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long periods
while the engine is turned off. Otherwise
the battery power could be depleted.

Overhead Lights

Switch Posi-

tion

Overhead Lights

Light off



Light is on when any door is open



Light is on or off when the illumi-
nated entry system is on

Light on

With Map Lights

Front

Rear

Without Map Lights

NOTE
(With map lights)
The rear overhead light also turn on and
off when the front overhead light switch is
operated.

Map Lights

When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the map lights, and then press
the lens again to turn them off.

NOTE
The map lights will not turn off even if the
lens is pressed in the following cases:



The overhead light switch is in the ON
position.



The overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.



The illuminated entry system is on.

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Luggage Compartment Lights (5–door)

Switch Posi-

tion

Luggage Compartment Light

Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open

Trunk Light (4–door)

The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.

NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.

▼ Illuminated Entry System

The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.



The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.



The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.

NOTE



The illumination time differs depending
on the operation.



Battery saver
If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.



The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12.

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Accessory Sockets

Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the
equivalent requiring no greater than 120
W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

Type A

The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.

Type B

The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

With CD Player

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

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Without CD Player

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

CAUTION

To prevent accessory socket damage or

electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:

Do not use accessories that require

more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

Do not use accessories that are not

genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.

Close the cover when the accessory

socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.

Correctly insert the plug into the

accessory socket.

Do not insert the cigarette lighter into

the accessory socket.

Noise may occur on the audio playback

depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.

Depending on the device connected to

the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.

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Connecting the accessory socket

1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through

the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

Plug

Cup Holder

WARNING

Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the
contents spill, you could be scalded.

Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or drink
cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or maneuvering,
occupants could be hit and injured, or
objects could be thrown around the
vehicle, causing interference with the driver
and the possibility of an accident. Only use
a cup holder for cups or drink cans.

▼ Front

With electric parking brake (EPB)

To use the cup holder, slide the cover and
open it.

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Without electric parking brake (EPB)

▼ Rear

The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.

Bottle Holder

Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Front

Bottle holder

Rear

Bottle holder

CAUTION

Do not use the bottle holders for containers
without caps. The contents may spill when
the door is opened or closed.

Interior Features

*Some models.

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Storage Compartments

WARNING

Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the storage boxes closed when driving.

Do not put articles in storage spaces with
no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with no
lid is dangerous as they could be thrown
around the cabin if the vehicle is suddenly
accelerated and cause injury depending on
how the article is stored.

CAUTION

Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the sun.
A lighter could explode or the plastic
material in eyeglasses could deform and
crack from high temperature.

▼ Overhead Console

This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.

▼ Glove Compartment

To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.

To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.

▼ Center Console

To open, pull the release latch.

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

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Storage tray

The storage tray can be removed.

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

Storage tray

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▼ Luggage Compartment

NOTE
Loading golf bags (only 4 door)
(Some golf bags may not fit using the following methods depending on their sizes.)
Up to two golf bags can be carried in the trunk.

First golf bag: Place the golf bag in the luggage compartment with its bottom pointed to the
left and fit it into the front of the compartment.
Second golf bag: Place the golf bag in the luggage compartment with its bottom pointed to
the left and fit it into the back of the compartment.

The arrows indicate the bottoms of the golf bags.

Second golf bag

First golf bag

▼ Rear Coat Hooks

WARNING

Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the
assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended objects
such as a coat hanger from the assist grips
or coat hooks is dangerous as they can fly
off and hit an occupant in the cabin if a
curtain air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.

Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.

Coat hook

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Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Essential Information........................6-2

Introduction.................................. 6-2

Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A.,
Canada, and Puerto Rico)............. 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico)..................................... 6-10
Maintenance Monitor................. 6-16

Owner Maintenance........................6-18

Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-18
Hood........................................... 6-20
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-22
Engine Oil...................................6-23
Engine Coolant........................... 6-25
Brake/Clutch Fluid..................... 6-27
Washer Fluid...............................6-27
Body Lubrication........................6-28
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-29
Battery........................................ 6-33
Key Battery Replacement...........6-35
Tires............................................ 6-38
Light Bulbs................................. 6-42
Fuses........................................... 6-57

Appearance Care.............................6-63

Exterior Care.............................. 6-63
Interior Care................................6-69

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Introduction

Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing a tire, or doing some
kind of maintenance such as car washing.
In particular, wear thick work gloves such as cotton gloves when touching areas that are
difficult to see while inspecting or working on your vehicle. Doing inspections or
procedures with your bare hands could cause injury.

If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is your responsibility to
properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in this
manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders and
any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these
documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can result in
your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.

This evidence may consist of the following:



The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be
completely filled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and
signed by a qualified automotive service technician who service vehicles.



Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mileage and date the
vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified automotive service
technician.



For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance yourself,
displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the
replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany this
statement.

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NOTE
If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle serviced at a location
other than an Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all fluids, parts and materials
must meet Mazda standards for durability and performance as described in this manual.

Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.

Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equipment may
perform maintenance. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.
Selecting “Maintenance Monitor” enables the system to notify you of your vehicle's
approaching inspection/servicing period (page 6-16).

The malfunction diagnosis connector is designed exclusively for connecting the specially
designed device to perform on-board diagnosis.
Do not connect any devices other than the specially designed malfunction diagnosis devices
for servicing. If any device other than the malfunction diagnosis device is connected, it may
affect the vehicle's electrical devices or lead to damage such as battery depletion.

Malfunction
diagnosis
connector

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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 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 Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.

Once engine oil flexible 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 1,000 km (600 mile) or 15 days. Refer page 6-16 for the details.
Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and Castrol

0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum

performance.

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 6-16)

Maintenance Interval

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

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

7.5

22.5

37.5

52.5

ENGINE
Drive belts

Engine oil & filter

Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12

months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

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

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

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter

Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.

(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs

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

CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections

Disc brakes

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.

(Max interval: 12,000 km (7,500 miles))

Steering operation and linkages

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

Driveshaft dust boots

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system and heat shields

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)

Inspect annually.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Cabin air filter

Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.

(Max interval: 24 months or 48,000 km (30,000 miles))

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Chart symbols:

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

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 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.

▼ Schedule 2

U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions maintenance interval

Maintenance Interval

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

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

ENGINE
Drive belts

Engine oil & filter

Flexible

Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12

months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))

Fixed

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

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

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter

Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.

(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights

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