Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance
J Owner
Maintenance Schedule
The
owner
or a qualified service techni
-
cian should make these vehicle inspec-
tions 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.
t While operating your vehicle
S Note
any changes in the
sound of the
exhaust
or any smell of exhaust
fumes
in the vehicle.
S Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel.
Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel,
or
change in its straight ahead
position.
S Notice
if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or ‘‘pulls’’ to one side when
traveling on a smooth, level road.
S When stopping, listen and check for
strange sounds, pulling to one side,
increased
brake pedal
travel or ‘
‘hard
to push’’ brake pedal.
S If any slipping or changes in the
operation
of your transmission occur
,
check the transmission fluid level.
S Check automatic transmission Park
function.
S Check parking brake.