automatic transmission MAZDA MODEL B4000 2003 Owner's Guide

6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should bein the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 10°C (50°F).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20
miles) of driving.
You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is
above 10°C (50°F). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill
condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating
temperature.
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (66°C-77°C
[150°F-170°F]).
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at ambient temperature
(10°C-35°C [50°F-95°F]).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transmission failure.
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or
possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the
Lubricant specifications section in this chapter.
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Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 250 ml (1/2 pint) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by a qualified
technician.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause
shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully – put in first gear.
3. Assure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level.
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FluidMazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line on
reservoir
Power steering
fluid Mazda
MERCON
AT FAll
Fill to range on
dipstick
Transmission
fluid
1Mazda
MERCON AT F5-speed manual 2.65L
(2.8 quarts)2
Mazda
MERCONV
AT F4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 2.3L I4
engine9.4L
(9.9 quarts)3
4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
engines9.5L
(10.0 quarts)3
4x4 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
9.8L
(10.3 quarts)3
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FluidMazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine coolant
4Premium Engine
Coolant 2.3 L I4 engine
with manual
transmission10.0L
(10.5 quarts)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transmission 9.7L
(10.2 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission 14.3L
(15.1 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission 14.0L
(14.8 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission 13.0L
(13.7 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission 12.5L
(13.2 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A Regular cab (Short wheel
base)62.4L
(16.5 gallons)
Regular cab
(Long wheel
base) 75.7L
(20.0 gallons)
SuperCab 73.8L (19.5 gallons)
Transfer Case
Fluid Mazda
MERCON
AT F4x4 Vehicles 1.2L
(1.25 quarts)
Front axle
lubricant Mazda SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4 Vehicles 1.7L
(3.6 pints)
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FluidMazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Rear axle
lubricant
5Mazda SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant All 2.4-2.5L
(5.0-5.3 pints)
Windshield
washer fluid Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.6L
(2.75 quarts)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCON and MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON and MERCONV. Refer to the service maintenance
section to determine the correct service interval.
2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. DO NOT MIX
different colors or types of coolant. DO NOT USE Mazda Extended Life
Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in
this chapter.
5Traction-Lok axles use 2.2–2.4L (4.75–5.0 pints) of rear axle lubricant.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemMazda part name or equivalent
Front axle (4X4) SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
Rear axle SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if
equipped)High Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid
Door weather strips Silicone Lubricant
Engine coolant Mazda Premium Engine Coolant
3
Engine oil 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6
engines SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
Engine oil 4.0L V6 engines SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
Hinges, door checks, latches,
striker plates, fuel filler door hinge
and seat tracks Multi-Purpose Grease
Transmission /steering/parking
brake linkages and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal shaft, clutch pilot
bearing and input shaft spline
(manual transmission). Premium Long-Life Grease
Power steering fluid, transfer case
fluid (4X4) and transmission fluid
(manual) MERCON
AT F
Automatic transmission (5R44E
and 5R55E) MERCONVATF
2
Windshield washer fluid
Ultra-clear Windshield Washer
Concentrate
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. If submerged in
water, the rear axle lubricant should be changed.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................115
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................81and child safety seats ..............84
description ................................81
disposal ......................................87
driver air bag ............................85
indicator light ...........................87
operation ...................................85
passenger air bag .....................85
passenger deactivation switch...88
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................204
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................115–116
Audio system 6-CD in dash .............................24
AM/FM .......................................19
MACH MP3 ...............................27
Single CD ..................................21
Audio system
(see Radio) ................19, 21, 24, 27
Automatic dimming rear
view mirror ..................................50
Automatic transmission ............119 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................120
fluid, adding ............................223
fluid, checking ........................223
fluid, refill capacities ..............231
fluid, specification ..................236
Auxiliary power point .................49
Axle lubricant specifications ..235–236
refill capacities ........................231
traction lok ..............................118 B
Battery .......................................202
acid, treating emergencies .....202
jumping a disabled battery ....159
maintenance-free ....................202
servicing ..................................202
Bed extender ..............................57
BeltMinder ...................................76
Brakes ........................................115 anti-lock ...........................115–116
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............116
fluid, checking and adding ....221
fluid, refill capacities ..............231
fluid, specifications .........235–236
lubricant specifications ..235–236
parking ....................................116
shift interlock ..........................119
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................40
C
Calculating load ........................130
Capacities for refilling fluids ....231
Cassette tape player .............21, 24
CD-single premium ...............19, 27
Cell phone warning ...................239
Certification Label ....................238
Changing a tire .........................151
Child safety restraints ................94 child safety belts ......................94
Child safety seats ........................97 attaching with tether straps ..102
in front seat ..............................99
in rear seat ................................99
LATCH .....................................106
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tether anchorage hardware ...102
Chimes (warning) .......................16
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............177
exterior ............................177, 181
exterior lamps .........................179
instrument cluster lens ..........180
instrument panel ....................180
interior .....................................180
Mazda car care products .......181
mirrors .....................................179
plastic parts ............................179
washing ....................................176
waxing .....................................176
wheels ......................................177
windows ..................................181
wiper blades ............................179
Clock adjust 6-CD in dash .............................24
AM/FM .......................................19
MACH MP3 ...............................27
Single CD ..................................21
Clutch fluid ..........................................222
operation while driving ..........122
recommended shift speeds ....123
Compass, electronic ..............50–51 calibration .................................52
set zone adjustment .................51
Console ........................................57
Coolant checking and adding ..............204
refill capacities ................207, 231
specifications ..................235–236
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................53
Customer
Assistance ..................165–166, 169 D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................38
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................223
engine oil .................................195
Doors lubricant specifications ..........235
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................227
Driving under special
conditions ..................124, 126–127 mud ..........................................126
sand .........................................126
snow and ice ...........................128
through water .................126, 128
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................159
Emergency Flashers .................139
Emission control system ..........218
Engine ........................................236 cleaning ...................................177
coolant .....................................204
idle speed control ...................202
lubrication
specifications ..................235–236
refill capacities ........................231
service points ..................192–194
starting after a collision .........139
Engine block heater .................114
Engine oil ..................................195 checking and adding ..............195
dipstick ....................................195
filter, specifications ................200
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Instrument panelcleaning ...................................180
cluster ................................12, 180
lighting up panel and interior...39
location of components ............12
J
Jack ............................................151 positioning ...............................151
storage .............................151–154
Jump-starting your vehicle ......159
K
Keyless remote entry system -
see Remote entry system ...........59
Keys positions of the ignition .........110
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
cargo lamps ...............................39
courtesy .....................................40
daytime running light ...............38
fog lamps ...................................38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps .....................40–41
replacing bulbs . 40–41, 43, 45–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
LATCH anchors .........................106
Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........116 Limited slip axle
(see Traction-Lok) ....................118
Load limits .................................129
GAWR ......................................129
GVWR ......................................129
trailer towing ..........................129
Loading instructions .................128
Lubricant specifications ...235–236
Lumbar support, seats ...............68
M
Manual transmission .................122 fluid capacities ........................231
lubricant specifications ..........236
reverse .....................................123
Mirrors automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................50
cleaning ...................................179
side view mirrors (power) .......53
Motorcraft parts ........................214
O
Octane rating ............................213
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................195
Overdrive .....................................56
Overheating ...............................150
P
Parking brake ............................116
Passive anti-theft system
(PATS) .........................................64
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................144
Power door locks ........................59
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Tilt steering wheel ......................48
Tires ...........................151, 227–228changing ..................151–152, 155
checking the pressure ............228
replacing ..................................230
rotating ....................................229
snow tires and chains ............230
tire grades ...............................228
treadwear ................................227
Towing .......................................131 recreational towing .................137
trailer towing ..........................131
wrecker ....................................164
Traction-lok rear axle ...............118
Transfer case fluid checking .........................226
Transmission automatic operation ...............119
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................223
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................225
fluid, refill capacities ..............231
lubricant specifications ..235–236
manual operation ....................122
Turn signal ..................................40 V
Vehicle dimensions ...................236
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................238
Vehicle loading ..........................129
camper bodies ........................138
Ventilating your vehicle ...........115
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................195
Washing your vehicle ................176
Water, Driving through .............128
Waxing your vehicle .................176
Windows power .........................................49
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................47 checking and adding fluid .....195
checking and cleaning ..............47
replacing wiper blades .............48
Wrecker towing .........................164
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