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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
5. Fill the radiator (to the top of the filler neck) and then the coolant reservoir (to
F) with as much ethylene-glycol-based
coolant and water as necessary to
provide protection from freezing and
corrosion.
In extremely cold climates, add the
amount recommended by the coolant
manufacturer.
6. Reinstall the cooling system cap.
7. Run the engine at idle for about 10 minutes.
8. Then do this: •Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for
about 5 minutes.
• Increase the engine speed to 3,000
rpm for about 5 seconds and then
release the accelerator.
• Do this 4 or 5 times.
• Make sure the engine temperature
gauge does not reach the HOT zone.
After turning off the engine, inspect the
drain plug and the water hoses for leaks.
9. After the engine has cooled, remove the cooling system cap and inspect the
coolant level. If it ’s low, repeat steps 5
to 8.
Because this procedure requires technical
expertise, we recommend that it be done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspecting 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.
NOTE
Mixing green coolant with orange
coolant could decrease the service life
expectancy of the coolant. Use only
genuine Mazda orange colored or
equivalent coolant.
Brake/Clutch Fluid
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid
If the fluid level is low, add fluid until it
reaches MAX.
Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the
area around the cap.
Spilled Brake Fluid:Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it
gets in your eyes, they could be
seriously injured. If this happens,
immediately flush your eyes with
water and get medical attention.
Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine
could cause a fire. Be careful not to
spill brake fluid on yourself or on the
engine.
Low Brake/Clutch Fluid Levels:
Low brake/clutch fluid levels are
dangerous. Low levels could signal
brake lining wear or a brake system
leak. Your brakes could fail and cause
an accident. If you find a low fluid
level, have the brakes and clutch
inspected.
WARNING• Brake and clutch fluid will damage
painted surfaces. If brake or clutch
fluid does get on a painted surface,
wipe it off immediately.
• Using nonspecified brake and clutch
fluids (page 10-4) will damage the
systems. Mixing different fluids
will also damage them.
If the brake/clutch system
frequently requires new fluid,
consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CAUTION
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Specifications
Engine
Electrical System
*1Manual transaxle*2Automatic transaxle
Lubricant Quality
*Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on 8-10.
Specifications
Model
Item 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cyl DOHC-24V V6 6-cyl
Bore ×Stroke 83.0 × 92.0mm (3.27 × 3.62 in) 84.5 × 74.2mm (3.33 × 2.92 in)
Displacement 1,991 ml (1,991 cc , 121.5 cu in) 2,496 ml (2,496 cc , 152.3 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.19.5
Model
Item 2.0 liter engine
2.5-liter engine
Battery Maintenance-free 12V-48AH/5HR
Alternator 12V-80A12V-90A
Starter 12V-1.0 kW
12V-1.7 kW
*1, 12V-1.6 kW *2
Spark-plug
numberNGK BKR5E-11, BKR6E-11
—
DENSO K16PR-U11, K20PR-U11 PKJ16CR8, PKJ20CR8
Spark-plug gap 1.0 —1.1 mm (0.040 —0.043 in) 0.7 —0.8 mm (0.028 —0.031 in)
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil
*
API Service ILSAC
SG (Energy Conserving II) —
SH (Energy Conserving II) GF-I
SJ GF-II
SL GF-III
Manual transaxle oil Any temperature
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
(SAE 75W-90)
Above 50
°F (10 °C)
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
(SAE 80W-90)
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.0-liter engine ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Mercon
®)
2.5-liter engine ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron ® III)
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-38
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-10
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-25
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-21
Antenna
............................................ 6-11
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-6
Warning light
.............................. 5-7
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-40
Audio System
................................... 6-11
Audio set
................................... 6-19
Operating tips for
audio system
............................. 6-11
Safety certification
.................... 6-36
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips
............................... 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Overdrive
.................................. 5-11
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-10
Transaxle ranges
......................... 5-9
B
Battery Emergency starting
................... 7-12
Maintenance
............................. 8-24
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps Ignition key reminder
............... 5-31
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-31
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-6
After getting in
........................... 4-6
Before getting in
......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-21
Brake/Clutch Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
B
BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS)
.... 5-6
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-7
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-5
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-29
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-5
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-4
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-11
Center Console
................................. 6-43
Center Pocket
................................... 6-42
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions
........ 2-18
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-21
Child Safety Lock for Rear Door
....... 3-5
Climate Control System
..................... 6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-6
Courtesy Light
.................................. 6-38
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-13
Cup Holders
..................................... 6-40
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-22
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-33
Defroster Rear window
............................. 5-35
Dimensions
....................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-3
Driving In Flooded Area
.................. 4-10
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