2003 MAZDA MODEL MPV check engine

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Check the oil level and fill to the MAX
mark if necessary.
Oil capacity (General reference only,
refer to Specifications section for
capacities.)
Changing oil filter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer should do the work.

Inspecting Coolant Level
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year—at the beginning of the
winter season—and before traveling
where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L marks
on the coolant reservoir when the engine
is cool.
NOTE
•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.
•Use only specified engine oil (page
10-4).
Engine Coolant
Hot Engine:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Don’t
inspect the coolant system or add
coolant when the engine is hot.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

Inspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.
The volume of fluid changes with the
temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle
without driving at normal operating
temperature.
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Idle the engine about two minutes.
Push down on the brake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever through all ranges
and set it at P.4. With the engine still idling, pull out the
dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.
5. Pull it out again.
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
Fluid hot scale A
When the vehicle has been driven and the
fluid is at normal operating temperature,
about 65°C (150°F), the level must be
between Full and Low.
Fluid cold scale B
When the engine has not been running
and the outside temperature is about 20°C
(70°F), the level must be between Full and
Low.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(ATF)
•Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle
malfunction.
•Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A
nonspecified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.
CAUTION
Sudden Vehicle Movement:
Shifting the shift lever without first
depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could move
suddenly and cause an accident.
Make sure the brake pedal is applied
before shifting the shift lever.
WARNING
A
B
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Specifications
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

Dimensions
*1With license plate holder*217 inch wheel vehicle

We i g h t s

Air Conditioner
ItemUnit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement 5.2 5.5 4.6
Without oil filter replacement 4.7 5.0 4.1
CoolantWith rear heater 12.0 12.7 10.6
Without rear heater 10.2 10.8 9.3
Automatic transaxle fluid 9.7 10.3 8.5
Washer fluidWith 4-Seasons package 5.5 5.8 4.8
Without 4-Seasons package 2.2 2.3 1.9
Fuel tank 75 19.8 (US gal) 16.5 (Imp gal)
Item Model
Overall lengthWithout GFX Package
4,769 mm (187.8 in), 4,794 mm (188.7 in)
*1
With GFX Package
4,786 mm (188.4 in), 4,810 mm (189.4 in)*1
Overall width 1,830 mm (72.1 in)
Overall height
1,745 mm (68.7 in), 1,755 mm (69.1 in)*2
Front tread 1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Rear tread 1,545 mm (60.8 in)
Wheelbase 2,840 mm (111.8 in)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,372 kg (5,229 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,180 kg (2,601 lb)
Rear 1,214 kg (2,676 lb)
Refrigerant complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a)Front air-conditioner 0.65 kg (22.9 oz)
Front and rear air-conditioner 0.85 kg (30.0 oz)
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Index
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
T
Tachometer ...................................... 5-21
Temporary Spare Tire
...................... 8-25
Theft-Deterrent System
................... 3-29
Third-row seat
.................................. 2-17
Tiedown
Hook
......................................... 7-21
Tires
Flat tire
........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure
...................... 8-23
Replacement
............................. 8-25
Rotation
.................................... 8-24
Snow tires
................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage
.......... 7-3
Specifications
........................... 10-6
Tire chains
................................ 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
...................... 9-13
Tool
.................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description
............................... 7-20
Emergency towing
.................... 7-20
Recreational towing
.................. 7-21
Trailer towing
........................... 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS)
....... 5-16
TCS indicator light
................... 5-17
TCS OFF indicator light
........... 5-17
TCS OFF switch
....................... 5-17
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-12
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-20
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-33
U
Under Seat Tray ............................... 6-49
V
Vanity Mirrors .................................. 6-41
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-23
ABS
........................................... 5-27
Air bag system
.......................... 5-28
Brake system
............................. 5-25
Charging system
....................... 5-26
Check engine
............................. 5-27
Door-ajar
................................... 5-29
Engine oil pressure
.................... 5-26
Front seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-28
Immobilizer system
................... 5-29
Low fuel
.................................... 5-28
Seat belt
..................................... 5-28
Warranty
............................................. 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-16
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-26
Windows
Power windows
......................... 3-19
Rear quarter windows
............... 3-22
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-35
Windshield Wipers
........................... 5-35
Blades replacement
................... 8-18
Winter Driving
................................... 4-9
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