Service Bulletin

Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922

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© 2013 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

Subject:

Bulletin No:

00-004/13

Last Issued:

09/25/2013

NEW MODEL SERVICE CAUTIONS

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)NINS
2014 Mazda3

DESCRIPTION
This Service Information is being issued to advise dealers about the following service cautions for the 2014
Mazda3. Ensure that all appropriate dealer personnel have been advised of this service information:

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Automatic Transaxle Oil

Spark Plug

Kickdown Switch (ATX)

Engine Oil

085 Battery

Front Bumper Removal

Manual Transaxle Oil

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

i-ELOOP

SERVICE CAUTIONS
Automatic Transaxle Oil:
Only use "Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
FZ" for SKYACTIV-DRIVE. "ATF-FZ" is a low viscosity formula with less friction for better fuel
economy. If an ATF other than "ATF-FZ" is used
in the SKYACTIV-DRIVE ATX, the performance
and reliability cannot be guaranteed. Any resulting damage will not be covered by warranty.

NOTE:
ATF-FZ is colored blue, for easy
identification. For ATX that requires
ATF-FZ, "FZ" is marked on the dipstick as shown below.
Flushing machines that "recondition" the existing ATF should never
be used.
A/T oil cooler flush is not required.

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CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers." Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved. No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical---including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system ---without permission in
writing.

Last Issued: 09/25/2013

Bulletin No: 00-004/13
© 2013 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

Engine Oil:
Only use the following engine oil for the SKYACTIV-G 2.0L and 2;5L engines.

For U.S.A. and Canada

SAE OW-20

Except U.S.A. and Canada

SAE 5W-30

Engine Oil

Manual Transaxle Oil:
GL-4 (75W-80) for the existing MTX can also be used for the SKYACTIV-MT.

Spark Plug:
Always make sure to use the designated spark plugs for SKYACTIV-G 2.0L and 2.5L engines. Usage of general
nickel or iridium plugs for SKYACTIV-G could result in engine knocking, MIL illumination and/ or poor drivability.

Q85 Battery (vehicles equipped with i-ELOOP):
This Battery is used for vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV-G and i-ELOOP. This battery is exclusively designed
for high charge acceptance, longer life and high current, to ensure durability and reliability. Using another type
ofb.attery could. result in lower perform,ance and shorter battery life. Due to the difference of battery characteristics; the vehicle may falsely detect the non-085 battery as.malfunctioning and ·stops/r'estrids the i-ELOOP 'func· ·
· ··· · · ' · · ·.
· ·
tion.
Refer to TSB 01-016/13- 2014 MAZDA6 AND 2014 MAZDA3 - i-ELOOP BATTERY SERVICE INFORMATION.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors the tire pressure based on the signal from the ABS wheel-speed
sensors on each wheel. When any of the services below are performed, BE SURE TO INITIALIZE THE TPMS
BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE by pushing and holding the TPMS Set Switch on the dash (until the TPMS
warning light flashes two times and the warning beep sounds once)

The TPMS must be initialized in the following cases:
Tire pressures have been adjusted in one or more tires.
Tires have been rotated.
Tires or wheels have been replaced ..
The vehicle's battery' cable has been disconnected for
any reason.
The vehicle's battery has been discharged.
The DSC HU/CM connector has been disconnected for
any reason.

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Last Issued: 09/25/2013

Bulletin No: 00-004/13
© 2013 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

Kickdown Switch (ATX):

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A \kickdo~n s~itch (A) ha§ been adopted to ~et~rrrii:nethat'~~.~~~to~:er' h~s t4t1Y de.press~cdhethrottle p,edal ·
for maximum acceleration. A load can be feltwhile the accelerafcir'pedai is beirig depressed and when itis further depressed the kickdown switch is activated. A click is felt when the kickdown sw.itch is activated.

WITHOUT KICKDOWN SWITCH

WITH KICKDOWN SWITCH

STRONG

STRONG

PEDAL
FORCE

PEDAL
FORCE

WEAK
0

KICKDOWN SWITCH ON

POINT~('\

WEAK
AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR DEPRESSION(%) 100

0 AMOUNT _OF ACCELERATOR DEPRESSION(%) 100

2742b

The driver can control the kickdown by knowing the amount of accelerator depression. The kickdown switch is
only a measure of the kickdown. An electrical signal is not transmitted by the kickdown switch turning on/off,
and vehicle control is not affected.

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Bulletin No: 00-004/13

Last Issued: 09/25/2013

© 2013 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

Front Bumper Removal:

Pull the front bumper slider (A) in
direction Of arrOW'.(2) a~ .shown in
the figure, while removing the
edge of the front bumper (B) in
the direction of the arrow (1)
shown in the figure.

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Pull the edge of the front bumper
(B) in the direction of the arrow
(3) as shown in the figure, and
then remove tabs (H).

If you pull the edge of the front
bumper (B) to outside of vehicle
(E) before grommet (D) removal,
the fastening part of front bumper
could be broken (F).

A - Front Bumper Slider
B - Edge Of The Front Bumper
C - Front Bumper
D - Grommet
E - Outside Of Vehicle
F - Could Be Broken
H -Tab

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Bulletin No: 00-004/13

Last Issued: 09/25/2013

© 2013 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

i-ELOOP:
For improved fuel economy, electrical power is generated using kinetic energy during deceleration and retrieved
as electrical energy, which decreases the amount of fuel used for supplying power. The Mazda-unique regenerative braking system stores large quantities of energy instantly during deceleration using a Capacttor (i-ELOOP)
which can be tapped quickly for use. Through efficient regenerative braking, storage and use, effective fuel
economy improvement while driving can· be expected.
WITHOUT i-ELOOP
LARGE AMOUNT OF ..
CONTINUOUS

ENERGY CANNOT BE

POWER

RECEIVEti: ,

GENERATION

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WITH i-ELOOP
POWER
GENERATION FOR

ONLY SEVERAL
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BATTERY

GENERATOR

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INSTANTANEOUSLY

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LARGE AMOUNT OF ENERGY
CAN BE RECEIVED
INSTANTANEOUSLY

LOWERS:VOLTAGE FOR USE BY
VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL DEVICES

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CAPACITOR

DC-DC CONVERTER

BATTERY

(1-ELOOP)

NOTE: The capacitor stocked as a repair part must be used within 2 years after production date. The production date is indicated on the outer case of the repair part. When the capacitor is stored, keep it upright.
When you dispose of the vehicle or the capacitor, be sure to conduct the forced discharge of the
capacitor before disposal according to MS3 on line or Workshop Manual (section 13-17 CAPACITOR
(i-ELOOP) COMPULSORY DISCHARGE [i-ELOOP]).

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