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Power Steering Fluid
qInspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
CAUTION
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).
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.
Automatic transaxle Fluid
(ATF)
q Inspecting Automatic transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.
CAUTION
Ø Always check the automatic
transaxle fluid level according to
the following procedure. If the
procedure is not done correctly,
the automatic transaxle fluid level
cannot be measured accurately
which could lead to automatic
transaxle damage.
Ø A low fluid level can cause
transaxle slippage. Overfilling can
cause foaming, loss of fluid, and
transaxle malfunction.
Ø Use only the specified fluid. A non-
specified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage from the ATF hose or the housing.
3. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), start the engine and warm it up.
CAUTION
Do not shift the shift lever while the
engine is warming up. If the ATF level
is extremely low, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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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.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fluid is supplied from
the same reservoir.
Body Lubrication
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 hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,620 mm (181.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Front tread 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
qWeights
(Manual transaxle)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,090 kg (4,608 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,015 kg (2,238 lb)
Rear 1,090 kg (2,403 lb)
(Automatic transaxle) Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,116 kg (4,665 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,046 kg (2,306 lb)
Rear 1,085 kg (2,392 lb)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
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Sunshade ........................................... 3-19
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-62
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-30
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-33
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-22
Third-Row seat ................................. 2-10
TiedownHook .......................................... 7-21
Tire Information ................................ 9-21
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-22 System error activation .............. 5-26
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-24
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-26
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-31
Replacement ............................... 8-32
Rotation ...................................... 8-32
Snow tires .................................... 4-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-8
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-19
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-20
Emergency towing ..................... 7-20
Hook .......................................... 7-21
Recreational towing ................... 7-23
Trailer towing ............................. 4-11
Trailer Towing ................................... 4-11
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-29
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-48
U
Underseat Storage ............................. 6-70
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-62
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-33 ABS ............................................ 5-35
Air bag system ........................... 5-37
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-40
Brake system .............................. 5-35
Charging system ......................... 5-36
Check engine .............................. 5-37
Door-ajar .................................... 5-39
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-36
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-37
Low fuel ..................................... 5-38
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-39
Seat belt ...................................... 5-38
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-40
Warranty ............................................ 9-13
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-24
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-34
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-13
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-52
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-50 Blades replacement .................... 8-26
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
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