coolant level MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2006 (in English) User Guide

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4. Drain the system completely and
retighten the plug. Add as much
ethylene-glycol-based coolant mixture
and water as necessary to provide
freezing and corrosion protection.
5. In extremely cold climates, add the
mixture percentage recommended in
the coolant mixture percentage table.
6. Reinstall the cooling system cap.
7. Run the engine at idle for about 10
minutes, then turn it off. If the coolant
level warning light comes on during
this time, turn the engine off.
After turning off the engine, inspect the
drain plug and the water hoses for
leaks.
8. After the engine has cooled, remove
the cooling system cap and inspect the
coolant level. If it's low, repeat steps 5
to 7.
NOTE
Because this procedure requires
technical expertise, we recommend that
it be done by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Brake/Clutch Fluid
qInspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the
same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept at MAX.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and clutch
linings. If it is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch system inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
ItemUnit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement 3.5 3.7 3.1
Without oil filter replacement 3.3 3.5 2.9
Coolant 9.8 10.4 8.6
Manual transmission oil 1.75 1.85 1.54
Automatic transmission fluid 7.9 8.4 7.0
Rear differential oil 1.3 1.4 1.1
Fuel tank 60 15.9 (US gal) 13.2 (Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Model
Overall length 4,425 mm (174.2 in), 4,430 mm*(174.4 in)
Overall width 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Overall height 1,340 mm (52.8 in)
Front tread 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
*With license plate holder
qWeights
ItemWeight
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,728 kg (3,810 lbs) 1,748 kg (3,854 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 827 kg (1,823 lbs) 844 kg (1,861 lbs)
Rear 901 kg (1,986 lbs) 907 kg (2,000 lbs)
CW (Curb Weight)U.S.A. 1,381 kg (3,045 lbs) 1,395 kg (3,075 lbs)
Canada 1,389 kg (3,062 lbs) 1,404 kg (3,095 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.42 kg (14.8 oz)
Specifications
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V
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-38
ABS ............................................ 5-40
Air bag system ........................... 5-43
Automatic transmission .............. 5-45
Brake system .............................. 5-40
Charging system ......................... 5-41
Check engine .............................. 5-43
Door-ajar .................................... 5-45
Engine coolant level ................... 5-42
Engine oil level .......................... 5-42
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-43
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-47
Low fuel ..................................... 5-44
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-45
seat belt ...................................... 5-44
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-45
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-19
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-31
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-37
Rear quarter windows ................ 3-39
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-58
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-57
Blades replacement .................... 8-22
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
Index
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