washer fluid MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004 User Guide

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Fluid cold scale
When the vehicle has not been driven but
the engine is idling, and the outside
temperature is above 20°C (70 °F), the
fluid level should be close to, but not
above, the bottom notch on the dipstick.
Fully insert the dipstick. When adding
fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make
sure it doesn ’t pass full.

Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
NOTE
Use the cold scale as a reference.
NOTE
Inspect the fluid on both sides of the
dipstick in a well lit area for an
accurate reading.
Washer Fluid
Substitute Washer Fluid:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the
windshield, affect your visibility, and
could result in an accident. Use only
windshield washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir.
Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-
freeze Protection in Cold Weather:
Operating your vehicle in
temperatures below 4 degrees C (40
degrees F) using washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection is dangerous as
it could cause impaired windshield
vision and result in an accident. In
cold weather, always use washer fluid
with anti-freeze protection.
NOTE
State or local regulations may restrict
the use of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), which are commonly used as
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A
washer fluid with limited VOC content
should be used only if it provides
adequate freeze resistance for all
regions and climates in which the
vehicle will be operated.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; 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.
Type A
Type B
Body Lubrication
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Index
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
T
Trailer Towing ................................. 4-11
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-19
Trunk Lid
......................................... 3-10
Trunk Release Handle
...................... 3-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-32
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-59
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-23
ABS
.......................................... 5-27
Air bag system
.......................... 5-28
Brake system
............................ 5-25
Charging system
....................... 5-26
Check engine
............................ 5-27
Immobilizer system
.................. 5-29
Low fuel
.................................... 5-28
Seat belt
.................................... 5-28
Seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-28
Warranty
............................................ 9-9
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-22
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-31
Windblocker
.................................... 6-63
Windows Power windows
........................ 3-14
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-34
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-34
Blades replacement
................... 8-25
Winter Driving
................................... 4-8
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