Mazda 2: Owner Maintenance Precautions

Mazda2 Owners Manual

Routine Service

We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.

• Engine Oil Level (page 6-28 )
•  Engine Coolant Level (page 6-29 )
• Brake and clutch Fluid Level (page 6-31 )
• Washer Fluid Level (page 6-32 )
• Battery Maintenance (page 6-40 )
• Tyre Infl ation Pressure (page 6-44 )

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform.

As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2 ), several procedures can be done only by a qualifi ed service technician with special tools.

Improper do-it yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fl uids. Please dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and fl uid changes of your vehicle to an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

WARNING

Do not perform maintenance work if you lack suffi cient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualifi ed technician: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.

Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.

Switch the ignition to
off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue running indefi nitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.

Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a fi re leading to an unexpected accident.