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Engine Compartment Overview
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Power steering
fluid reservoir
Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil filterBatteryFuse blockAir filter Brake fluid reservoir
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If it’s at or near L, add enough coolant to
the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to F.
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Changing Coolant (Without Rear
Heater)
Change coolant according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).For mixture percentage:
To change coolant
1. Remove the cooling system cap. Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly.
•Use only soft (demineralized) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant’s effectiveness.
•Don’t add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
•The engine has aluminum parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
•DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. DO NOT MIX alcohol
or methanol with the coolant. This
could damage the cooling system.
•Don’t use a solution that contains
more than 60 % antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
CAUTION
CAUTION
ProtectionVo l u m e
Antifreeze
solutionWa t e r
Above -16°C (3°F) 35% 65%
Above -26°C (-15°F) 45 55
Above -40°C (-40°F) 55 45
Removing the Cooling System Cap:
Removing the cooling system cap or
drain plug while the engine is
running or hot is dangerous. This
might lead to cooling system and
engine damage and could result in
serious injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam. Turn off the engine
and wait until it’s cool. Even then, be
very careful when removing the cap
or drain plug. Wrap a thick cloth
around it and slowly turn it
counterclockwise to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure escapes.
When you’re sure all the pressure is
gone, press down on the cap—still
using a cloth—turn the cap, and
remove it.
WARNING
F
L
Tighten Loosen
TightenLoosen
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All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood’s secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.This air filter may be cleaned with
compressed air and reused, or replaced,
depending on its condition. Unless it is
very dirty, simply shake it to remove
foreign particles. Each time you inspect it,
wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a
damp cloth.
Replacing the Air Filter
1. Remove the bolt and unfasten the
clamps on the air cleaner housing.
Body LubricationAir Filter
Don’t drive without an air filter. This
could result in excessive engine wear.
NOTE
If the vehicle is operated in very dusty
or sandy areas, replace the filter more
often than recommended intervals.
CAUTION
Bolt
Clamp
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Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades. To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don’t move the
wipers by hand.
To prevent damage to the windshield,
don’t let the wiper arm fall on it.
CAUTION
Push
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
Pull out Ta bMetal support
Stiffeners
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4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse older of removal.
Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm. •Don’t bend the stiffeners. You need
to use them again.
•If the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade’s wiping efficiency could
be reduced.
So don’t use the driver’s side metal
stiffeners on the passenger’s side, or
vice versa.
•Be sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber so
that the curve is the same as it was
in the old blade rubber.
NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
CAUTION
Ta b
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, don’t move the
wiper by hand.
To prevent damage to the rear window,
don’t let the wiper arm fall on it.
CAUTION
Push
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
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If the headlights or other electrical
components don’t work and the fuses in
the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block
under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the ignition switch and all
other switches.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new
one of the same rating
.When replacing the 120A fuse:
1. Turn off the ignition switch.
2. Remove the negative battery terminal.
3. Remove the A nuts.
4. Lift the fuse block and remove the B
bolts.
5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the
same rating
.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fuse block cover
Ta b
Normal Blown
120A fuse
A
A BB
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Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
2 BTN 60ASTOP, HAZARD,
ROOM, D.LOCK
and DRL fuses
3 ABS 60AAntilock brake
system,
For protection of
various circuits
4 FAN1 30A Cooling fan
5 FAN2 30A Cooling fan
6 HEATER 40A Heater
7 R.HEATER 30ARear heater,
For protection of
various circuits
8 IG KEY2 40AA/C, P.WIND,
SUN ROOF and
R.WIP fuses
9 A/C 10AAir conditioner,
For protection of
various circuitsDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
10 TAIL 15A Taillights
11 (A/C PWR) 15A Inverter
12 HORN 15A Horn
13 (FOG) (15A)For protection of
various circuits
14 EEC 5AFor protection of
various circuits
15 HEAD L 15A Headlight-left
16 HEAD R 15A Headlight-right
17 (HID L) (20A)—
18 (HID R) (20A)—
19 IG KEY1 60AMETER,
ENGINE and
WIPER fuses
20 EGI INJ 30AFor protection of
various circuits
21 FUEL PUMP 20A Fuel pump
22 MAIN 120AFor protection of
all circuits
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Fuse block (Driver’s side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 (P.WIND) 30APower windows,
For protection of
various circuits
2 WIPER 20A
Wi n ds h i e l d
wipers and washer
3(SUN
ROOF)15ASunroof,
For protection of
various circuits
4 R.WIP 10ARear window
wiper and washer
5 (SEAT) 20AFor protection of
various circuits
6 (M.DEF) 10AMirror defroster,
For protection of
various circuits
7 (A/C) 10AAir conditioner,
For protection of
various circuits
8 (DRL) 10AFor protection of
various circuits
9—— —
10 (H/CLEAN) 20AFor protection of
various circuits
11—— —
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
12 HAZARD 10AHazard warning
flashers
13 ROOM 15AOverhead lights,
Map lights,
Luggage
compartment light
14(AUX
POWER)25A Accessory socket
15(CLOSER
LH)20AFor protection of
various circuits
16 (AUDIO) 10AAudio system, For
protection of
various circuits
17 (D.LOCK) 30APower door locks,
For protection of
various circuits
18 (P/SEAT) 30A Power seat
19 ENGINE 10AEngine control
system
20 METER 10A Instrument cluster
21 STOP 15A Brake lights
22(CLOSER
RH)20AFor protection of
various circuits
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