battery capacity MAZDA MX-5 1997 Factory Repair Manual

A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL
1997 Manual A/C-Heater System
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Blower assembly, mounted under right side of instrument panel, contains blower motor, blower resistor and
fresh/recirculated air door. Evaporator unit, located left of blower case, contains evaporator, evaporator
thermoswitch and expansion valve. Heater unit, located left of evaporator case, contains heater core, airflow
mode door and air-mix (temperature blend) door.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONS WARNING:To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and follow all
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG
SYSTEM procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the
ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, radio will go into anti-theft protection
mode. Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from owner prior to
servicing vehicle.
ApplicationSpecifications
Compressor TypeNippondenso TV12 Rotary
Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
New5/16-23/64" (8-9 mm)
Used23/64-25/64" (9-10 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2) 4.4-5.7 ozs.
Refrigerant Capacity21.2 ozs.
System Operating Pressures
High Side200-227 psi (14.0-16.0
kg/cm
2 )
Low Side22-35 psi (1.5-2.5
kg/cm
2 )
(1)Measure with 22-lb. (10 kg) pressure applied halfway between crankshaft pulley and Power Steering
(P/S) pulley or idler pulley (without P/S).
(2)Use ND-Oil 9 refrigerant oil.

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A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL 1997 Manual A/C-Heater System

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A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL 1997 Manual A/C-Heater System
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FLUID CAPACITIES
FLUID CAPACITIES
WHEEL & TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL TIGHTENING
Tighten wheel lug nuts to 65-87 ft. lbs. (88-118 N.m).
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle is equipped with a special 9 9/16" x 4 3/4" x 7 3/8" 12-volt battery that is vented to outside of vehicle.
CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG)
Modifications or improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS), can adversely affect system performance. DO NOT cover, obstruct or change the
steerin
g wheel horn pad in any way, as such action could cause improper function of the system. Use only plain
(1)Energy conserving oils are recommended, API classification SG", "SH".
ItemConditionSpecification (1)
Engine OilDrained, With Filter4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Engine OilDrained3.8 Qts. (3.6L)
Engine CoolantDrained6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Automatic Transaxle FluidCapacity7.1 Qts. (6.7L)
Manual Transaxle FluidCapacity2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Rear Axle OilCapacity1.1 Qts. (l.0L)
A/C RefrigerantEvacuated1 lb. 3.4 oz. (0.6kg)
Fuel TankCapacity12.6 Gal. (48.0L)
(1)Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may
lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems
may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn
procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the
GENERAL INFORMATION Section.
NOTE: See the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY
EQUIPMENT Section.

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