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3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture, to
within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the
reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill
the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
toChecking engine coolant). If the concentration is not 50/50
(protection to –34°F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low
level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets
Mazda recommended coolants. Use of a recycled engine coolant
which does not meet the Mazda recommended coolant, may harm
engine and cooling system components.
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner.
Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and
disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this section.
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High fluid level
Fluid levels above the zone,
identified by the arrow in this
figure, 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 blade. Refer to
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by an authorized
dealer.
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 transmission fluid level for recreational flat tow
operation
Before recreational flat towing your vehicle, the transmission fluid level
may need to be set to a lower level. These guidelines are designed to
prevent damage to your transmission. Before you recreational flat tow,
your fluid level must be verified by an authorized dealer.
This fluid level is within the normal
operating fluid range and does not
require that you have your fluid
level readjusted after recreational
flat tow operation.
See theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more information on
recreational flat towing.
DO NOT ADD
ADD (CHECK HOT)
DO NOT ADD
ADD (CHECK HOT)
DO NOT ADD
ADD (CHECK HOT)
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................193
Accessory delay ..........................57
Air cleaner filter ...............304–305
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................36
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................114–115, 124, 127
and child safety seats ............116
description ..............115, 124, 127
disposal ....................................130
driver airbag ............117, 125, 128
indicator light .........124, 126, 130
operation .................117, 125, 128
passenger airbag .....117, 125, 128
side airbag ...............................124
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................210
Ambulance packages ....................7
AM/FM .........................................19
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................282
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................193–194
Anti-theft system ........................83
Audio system (see Radio) .........19
Automatic transmission ............203
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
fluid, specification ..................309
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....27
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........309refill capacities ........................309
B
Battery .......................................280
acid, treating emergencies .....280
jumping a disabled battery ....238
maintenance-free ....................280
servicing ..................................280
Belt-Minder.............................110
Booster seats .............................144
Brakes ........................................193
anti-lock ...........................193–194
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................194
fluid, checking and adding ....301
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
fluid, specifications .................309
lubricant specifications ..........309
parking ....................................194
shift interlock ..........................202
Bulbs ............................................45
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....309
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................63
Cargo area shade ........................70
CD ................................................19
Cell phone warning ...................314
Changing a tire .........................226
Child safety seats ......................135
attaching with tether straps ..142
in front seat ............................136
in rear seat ..............................136
LATCH .....................................139
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recommendations ...................133
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................144
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............259
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
Mazda car care products
.......263
plastic parts
............................260
washing
....................................258
waxing
.....................................258
wheels
......................................259
wiper blades
............................261
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating)
............36
Clock
............................................19
Clutch
fluid
..........................................301
operation while driving
..........206
recommended shift speeds
....207
Console
........................................54
overhead
..............................53–54
Controls
power seat
.................................91
steering column
........................61
Coolant
checking and adding
..............282
refill capacities
................285, 309
specifications
..........................309
Cruise control
.............................59
Cruise control (see Speed
control)
........................................59
Customer Assistance
.......244, 248,
251D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................276
Driving under special
conditions ..................206, 211, 214
sand .........................................213
snow and ice ...........................215
through water .................213, 216
Dynamic Stability Control ........195
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................238
running out of fuel .........238, 294
Emergency Flashers .................218
Emission control system ..........298
Engine ........................................311
cleaning ...................................259
coolant .....................................282
fail-safe cooling .......................286
idle speed control ...................280
lubrication specifications .......309
refill capacities ........................309
service points ..................272–273
starting after a collision .........218
Engine block heater .................191
Engine oil ..................................276
checking and adding ..............276
dipstick ....................................276
filter, specifications ................279
recommendations ...................279
refill capacities ........................309
specifications ..........................309
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Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................190
F
Fail safe cooling ........................286
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....288
Floor mats ...................................69
Fluid capacities .........................309
Fog lamps ....................................41
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................210
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................201
Fuel ............................................288
calculating fuel economy .......295
cap ...........................................291
capacity ...................................309
choosing the right fuel ...........292
detergent in fuel .....................294
filler funnel .............................294
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................288, 291, 296
filter, specifications ................288
fuel pump shut-off switch .....218
improving fuel economy ........295
octane rating ...........292–293, 311
quality ......................................293
running out of fuel .........238, 294
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................288
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................288, 292–293
Fuses ..................................219–220
G
Garage door opener ....................63
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............291Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................295
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................218
Headlamps ...................................40
aiming ........................................43
bulb specifications ....................46
daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam .................................41
replacing bulbs .........................47
turning on and off ....................40
Heating
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................36
Hood ..........................................271
I
Ignition ...............................186, 311
Illuminated visor mirror .............53
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................135
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................300
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................261
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................42
location of components ............12
J
Jack ............................................226
positioning ...............................226
storage .....................................226
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Jump-starting your vehicle ......238
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...............................76–77
Keys .......................................75, 85
positions of the ignition .........186
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
cargo lamps ...............................42
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps .....................44–46
replacing bulbs .........................47
LATCH anchors .........................139
Liftgate ..................................70, 81
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........194
Load limits .................................172
Loading instructions .................179
Locks
autolock ...............................76–77
childproof ..................................79
doors ..........................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........309
Lug nuts ....................................236
Luggage rack ...............................72
Lumbar support, seats ...............91
M
Manual transmission .................206fluid capacities ........................309
fluid, checking and adding ....304
lubricant specifications ..........309
reverse .....................................207
Mirrors ...................................57–58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
fold away ...................................58
heated ........................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................61
O
Octane rating ....................292–293
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................276
Overdrive ...................................203
Overheating ...............................237
P
Parking brake ............................194
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................101
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................223
Power door locks ........................76
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power Seats .................................91
Power steering ..........................200
fluid, refill capacity ................309
fluid, specifications .................309
Power Windows ...........................56
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................201
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