2003 MAZDA MODEL 6 clutch

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Owner Maintenance
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2. Only when the engine is cool, remove
the radiator drain plug and drain the
coolant into a suitable container.
Properly dispose of the used coolant.
3. Flush out the system with running
water.
4. Drain the system completely. Insert
and tighten the plug. Add as much
ethylene-glycol-based coolant and
water as necessary to provide freezing
and corrosion protection.
5. In extremely cold climates, add the
amount recommended in the coolant
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Run the engine at idle with the cooling
system cap off. Slowly add additional
coolant if necessary.
7. At this point, wait until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature;
then depress the accelerator two or
three times. Add more coolant, if
necessary, until the system is full.
8. Install the cooling system cap. Inspect
all connections for leaks. Inspect the
level in the coolant reservoir one more
time.

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.
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen Tighten
3.0-liter engine
Brake/Clutch Fluid
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Owner Maintenance
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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 yourselfor 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 10-3) 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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Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
*12.3-liter engine*23.0-liter engine
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
24 BLOWER 40A Blower motor
25 BTN 40AOverhead light,
Power door lock
26—— —
27 DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
28 ABS 60A ABS
29AD FAN
*130A Cooling fan
FA N 2*2
30FA N*130A Cooling fan
FA N 1*2
31 TAIL 10ABrake/Taillights,
License plate
lights, Parking
lights
32 ILLUMI 10ADashboard
illumination
33 MAG 10A Magnet clutch
34 AUDIO 15A Audio system
35 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
36 OPENER 7.5A Fuel lid opener
37—— —
38—— —
39 FOG 15A Fog lights
40 MAIN100A
*1For protection of
all circuits
120A*2
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Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-54
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-11
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-33
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-20
Ambient Temperature Display
........ 6-48
Antenna
............................................ 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-40
Ashtray
............................................. 6-50
Audio
Audio control switch
................ 6-40
Audio System
................................... 6-16
Audio set
................................... 6-23
Operating tips for audio
system
....................................... 6-16
Safety certification
.................... 6-42
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-16
Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Indicators
.................................. 5-12
Manual shift mode
.................... 5-12
Recommendations for
shifting
...................................... 5-15
Shifting
..................................... 5-13
Shifting specification
................ 5-14
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges
....................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-14
Maintenance
............................. 8-24
Specifications
........................... 10-3
B
Beeps
Ignition key reminder
................ 5-36
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-36
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
............................ 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-20
Bottle Holder
.................................... 6-51
Brake/Clutch
Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
.... 5-7
Foot brake
...................................5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In
............................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-29
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-4
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-12
Center Box
....................................... 6-52
Center Console
................................. 6-53
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-24
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-29
Child Safety Locks for Rear Door
..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-49
Climate Control System
..................... 6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-4
Clock
................................................ 6-47
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