²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the service maintenance
section for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between
the MIN and MAX lines. Do not
add fluid if the level is in this
range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines.
Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............188
instrument panel ....................190
interior .....................................190
interior trim ............................190
Mazda car care products .......191
plastic parts ............................189
washing ....................................187
waxing .....................................187
wheels ......................................188
wiper blades ............................189
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............44
Clock ......................................26, 39
Clutch
fluid ..........................................228
operation while driving ..........134
recommended shift speeds ....135
Console ........................................66
overhead ....................................58
Controls
power seat .................................81
Coolant
checking and adding ..............209
refill capacities ................213, 234
specifications ..........................236
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................62
Customer
Assistance ..................176±177, 180
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................48
Defrost
rear window ..............................47Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................226
engine oil .................................203
Driving under special
conditions ..................133, 140, 143
sand .........................................142
snow and ice ...........................144
through water .................142, 147
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................169
Emission control system ..........222
Engine ........................................236
cleaning ...................................188
coolant .....................................209
idle speed control ...................207
lubrication specifications .......236
refill capacities ........................234
service points ..................200±201
Engine block heater .................123
Engine oil ..................................203
checking and adding ..............203
dipstick ....................................203
filter, specifications ................206
recommendations ...................206
refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..........................236
Exhaust fumes ..........................123
F
Fluid capacities .........................234
Foglamps .....................................48
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description ..............................138
driving off road .......................139
indicator light .........................138
Index
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