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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil
change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not
require periodic changing.
The level must be kept between the HIGH
and LOW marks.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.
1. Park on a level surface, well off the
right-of-way, and set the parking brake
firmly.
2. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool. 3. Remove the filler cap and attached
dipstick.
4. Wipe them clean and put them back.
5. Remove again and inspect the level.
6. It must be between HIGH and LOW. Add fluid if necessary.
Don ’t overfill.
If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Power Steering Fluid
To avoid damage to the power steering
pump, don’ t operate the vehicle for
long periods when the power steering
fluid level is low.
NOTE
Use specified power steering fluid
(page 10-4).
CAUTION
High
Low OK
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
*The indicated engine oil capacities are for general reference purposes only. When adding
or changing oil, verify the engine oil level with the oil dipstick.
Dimensions
Unit: mm (in)
We i g h t s
Unit: kg (lb)
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR: Gross Axle Weight Rating
Unit
Item L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil
*
2.0-liter engine with oil filter
replacement
3.5 3.7 3.1
without oil filter
replacement 3.3 3.5 2.9
2.5-liter engine with oil filter
replacement
4.0 4.2 3.5
without oil filter
replacement 3.7 3.9 3.3
Coolant 7.5 7.9 6.6
Transaxle oil Manual transaxle 2.7 2.9 2.4
Automatic
transaxle
2.0-liter engine 8.86 9.37 7.80
2.5-liter engine 8.0 8.5 7.0
Fuel tank L US gal Imp gal
64.0 16.9 14.1
Overall length 4,760 (187.4)
Overall width 1,760 (69.3)
Overall height 1,400 (55.1)
Front tread 1,500 (59.1)
Rear tread 1,490 (58.7)
Wheelbase 2,670 (105.1) Model
Item 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine
GVWR 1,771 (3,904) 1,827 (4,028)
GAWR Front 959 (2,114) 1,004 (2,214)
Rear 812 (1,790) 823 (1,814)
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Index
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
T
Trunk Release Handle ...................... 3-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-33
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-44
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-23
ABS
.......................................... 5-28
Air bag system
.......................... 5-28
Brake system
............................ 5-25
Charging system
....................... 5-26
Check engine
............................ 5-27
Door-ajar
................................... 5-28
Engine oil pressure
................... 5-26
Immobilizer system
.................. 5-29
Low fuel
.................................... 5-27
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-27
Seat belt
.................................... 5-25
TCS
........................................... 5-27
Warranty
............................................ 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-20
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-28
Windows Power windows
.......................... 3-7
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-35
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-34
Blades replacement
................... 8-22
Winter Driving
................................... 4-9
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