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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Charging System Warning Light
This warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and goes off when the engine is
started.
If the warning light comes on while
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Brake Warning Light:
Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may not
work at all or that they could
completely fail at any time. If this
light remains on, have the brakes
inspected immediately. Don’t drive
with this light on, and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible.
ABS Warning Light and Brake
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are on at the same time is dangerous.
When both lights are on, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
Don’t drive with both lights on, and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the brakes inspected as soon
as possible.
WARNING
Don't continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated.
CAUTION
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Specifications
Engine
Electrical System
Lubricant Quality
* Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-10.
Specifications
ItemModel
2.5 liter V6 DOHC Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
Bore×Stroke 84.5 × 74.2 mm (3.33 × 2.92 in) 80.3 × 74.2 mm (3.16 × 2.92 in)
Displacement 2,496 ml (2,496 cc, 152.3 cu in) 2,254 ml (2,254 cc, 137.5 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.2 10.0
ItemModel
2.5 liter V6 DOHC Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
BatteryMaintenance-free,
12V-48AH/5HR,
52AH/5HR (Cold areas)Maintenance-free,
12V-52AH/5HR,
55AH/5HR (Cold areas)
Alternator 12V-110 A
Starter 12V-1.6 kW 12V-2.0 kW
Spark-plug
numberNGK ZFR5F-11, ZFR6F-11 PZFR5F, PZFR6F
DENSO—PKJ16CR8, PKJ20CR8
CHAMPION—RC8PMPA, RC10PMPA
Spark-plug gap 1.0—1.1 mm (0.040—0.043 in) 0.7—0.8 mm (0.028—0.031 in)
LubricantClassification
API Service ILSAC
Engine oil
*
SG (Energy Conserving II)—
SH (Energy Conserving II) GF-I
SJ GF-II
SL GF-III
Lubricant Classification
Automatic transaxle fluid
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
® III)
Power steering fluid
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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