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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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BASIC ASSUMPTIONS
This workshop manual assumes that you have certain special tools that are necessary for the safe and effi-
cient performance of service operations on Mazda vehicles and that you know how to use
them properly.
It also assumes that you are familiar with automobile
systems and basic service and repair procedures. You
should
not attempt to use this manual unless these assumptions are correct and you understand the conse-
quences described below.
SAFETY RlSK
This manual contains certain notes, warnings, and other precautionary information that you should carefully
read and follow to reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others and the risk of improper service
that may damage the vehicle
or render it unsafe. If there is no such information in regard to any specific
service method, this does not mean there is no possibility that personal safety or vehicle safety will be
jeopardized by the use of incorrect methods or toots.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF WARRANTY
The manufacturer’s warranty on Mazda vehicles and engines can be voided if improper service or repairs
are performed by persons other than those at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING ON LUBRICANTS AND GREASES ’
Avoid all prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oils, especially used oils. Used 08s contaminated
during service (e.g., engine sump oils) are more irritating and more likely to cause serious effects, including
skin cancer, in the event of gross and prolonged skin contact.
Wash skin thoroughly after work involving oil.
Protective hand cleaners may be of value provided they can be removed from the skin with water. Do not
use gasoline, paraffin, or other solvents to remove oil from the skin.
Lubricants and greases may be slightly irritating to the eyes.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact should be avoided by wearing protective clothing if necessary. Particu-
lar care should be taken with used oils and greases containing lead. Do not allow work clothing to be con-
taminated with oil. Dry clean or launder such clothing at regular intervafs.
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SYMBOLS
There are six symbols indicating oil, grease, and sealant.
These symbols show the points of applying such
materials during service.
Symbol
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Apply oil New engine
oil or gear oil as appropriate
Apply brake fluid Only brake fluid
Apply automatic
transmission fluid
Apply grease Only ATF
Appropriate grease
Appty sealant Appropriate sealant
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0 Apply petroleum jelty Appropriate petroleum jelly
Note
l When special oil or grease is needed, this is shown in the illustration.
NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS
As you read through the procedures, you will come across NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. Each
one is there for a specific purpose. NOTES give you added information that will help you to complete a
particular procedure. CAUTlUNS are given to prevent you from making an error that could damage the
vehicle. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause per-
sona! injury. The foliowing list contains some general WARNINGS you should follow when you work on
a vehicle.
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FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES
PROTECTON OF THE VEHICLE
Always be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas be-
fore starting work.
