oil level MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 (in English) User Guide

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at
each engine oil change with the engine off
and cold. Add fluid if necessary; it does
not require periodic changing.
The level must be kept between MIN and
MAX.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.
If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer. •Brake and clutch fluid will damage
painted surfaces. If brake or clutch
fluid does get on a painted surface,
wipe it off immediately.
•Using nonspecified brake and clutch
fluids (page 10-4) will damage the
systems. Mixing different fluids
will also damage them.
If the brake/clutch system
frequently requires new fluid,
consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CAUTIONPower Steering Fluid
To avoid damage to the power steering
pump, don’t operate the vehicle for
long periods when the power steering
fluid level is low.
NOTE
Use specified power steering fluid
(page 10-4).
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
To inspect the washer fluid level in the
front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then,
holding your thumb over the hole in the
center of the cap, lift it straight up. The
fluid level can be seen from the fluid
column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable. But use only washer fluid in
cold weather to prevent it from freezing.All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood’s secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fluid is supplied
from the same reservoir.
Body Lubrication
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Specifications
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)

Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

Dimensions
* With side protector
ItemUnit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement 4.3 4.5 3.8
Without oil filter replacement 3.9 4.1 3.4
CoolantWith heater 7.5 7.9 6.6
Without heater 6.9 7.3 6.1
Manual transaxle oil 2.87 3.03 2.53
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.2 7.6 6.3
Fuel tank 5514.5
(US gal)12.1
(Imp gal)
ItemModel
4 Door 5 Door
Overall length(STD) 4,530 mm (178.3 in)—
(SAP) 4,540 mm (178.7 in) 4,485 mm (176.6 in)
Overall width
*1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,465 mm (57.7 in) 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Front tread 1,530 mm (60.2 in) 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 1,515 mm (59.6 in) 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in) 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
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Index
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-30
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-47
Defroster
Rear window
............................. 5-52
Dimensions
...................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area
.................. 4-12
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-7
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-16
Break-in period
........................... 4-7
Driving in flooded area
............. 4-12
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-8
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-9
Winter driving
............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-15
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-15
Jump-starting
............................ 7-16
Push-starting
............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-20
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant
...................................... 8-15
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-5
Hood release
............................. 3-20
Oil
............................................. 8-13
Overheating
............................... 7-13
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
...... 8-12
Engine Coolant
Overheating
............................... 7-13
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-29
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-5
Exterior Care
.................................... 8-53
F
Flasher
Hazard warning
.........................5-53
Headlights
.................................5-44
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-6
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Flexible Floor Board
........................6-45
Fluids
Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
...................8-10
Fog Lights
........................................5-48
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front Seats
..........................................2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap
.......................3-19
Gauge
........................................5-29
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-46
Panel description
.......................8-48
Replacement
..............................8-46
G
Gauges ..............................................5-26
Glove Box
........................................6-42
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................5-53
Hazardous Driving
.............................4-8
Headlights
Control
......................................5-44
Flashing
.....................................5-46
High-low beam
..........................5-46
Leveling
....................................5-46
On reminder
..............................5-45
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Index
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 5-22
System error activation
............. 5-24
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light
............................. 5-23
Tires and wheels
....................... 5-24
Tires
Flat Tire
...................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure
...................... 8-31
Replacement
............................. 8-33
Rotation
.................................... 8-32
Snow tires
................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage
.......... 7-3
Specifications
........................... 10-8
Tire chains
................................ 4-11
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)
.................................. 9-16
Tool
.................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description
............................... 7-20
Emergency towing
.................... 7-20
Recreational towing
.................. 7-23
Towing caravan and trailers
(Europe)
.................................... 4-13
Trailer towing
........................... 4-13
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-13
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-27
Trunk Lid
......................................... 3-13
Trunk Light
...................................... 3-15
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-47
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-35
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-31
ABS
........................................... 5-35
Air bag system
.......................... 5-36
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-38
Brake system
............................. 5-33
Charging system
....................... 5-34
Check engine
............................. 5-35
Door-ajar
................................... 5-38
Engine oil pressure
.................... 5-34
Front seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-36
Low fuel
.................................... 5-36
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-38
seat belt
..................................... 5-37
Tire pressure monitoring
system
....................................... 5-38
Warranty
............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-21
Weights
............................................ 10-6
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-34
Windows
Power windows
......................... 3-17
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-51
Windshield Wipers
........................... 5-49
Blades replacement
................... 8-24
Winter Driving
................................... 4-9
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