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Maintenance and Specifications 180
Engine compartment 190
Engine oil 194
Battery 200
Fuel information 208
Refill capacities 240
Lubricant specifications 243
Engine data 244
Accessories 248
Index 249
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5Traction-Lok axles use 2.2±2.4L (4.75±5.0 pints) of rear axle lubricant.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. Service refill
capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4
inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
6Brake fluid will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when brake
components are replaced. Fluid levels below the MAX line that do not
trigger the brake warning light are within the normal operating range,
there is no need to add fluid. If the levels are outside the normal
operating range, the performance of your brake system could be
compromised, seek service from your local Mazda dealer immediately.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Mazda part name or equivalent
Front axle (4X4)SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
Rear axleSAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if
equipped)High Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid
4
Door weather strips Silicone Lubricant
Engine coolant Mazda Premium Engine Coolant3
Engine oil 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil
Engine oil 4.0L V6 engines SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil
Hinges, door checks, latches, striker
plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose Grease
Transmission /steering/parking brake
linkages and pivots, brake and clutch
pedal shaft, clutch pilot bearing and
input shaft spline (manual
transmission).Premium Long-Life Grease
Power steering fluid, transfer case
fluid (4X4) and transmission fluid
(manual)MERCONtAT F
Automatic transmission (5R44E and
5R55E)MERCONtVATF
2
Windshield washer fluidUltra-clear Windshield Washer
Concentrate
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............175
instrument panel ....................178
interior .....................................178
interior trim ............................178
Mazda car care products .......179
plastic parts ............................177
washing ....................................174
waxing .....................................174
wheels ......................................175
wiper blades ............................177
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................26
Single CD ..................................19
Clutch
fluid ..........................................222
operation while driving ..........117
recommended shift speeds ....118
Compass, electronic ..............46±47
calibration .................................48
set zone adjustment .................47
Console ........................................53
Coolant
checking and adding ..............202
refill capacities ................205, 240
specifications ..................243±244
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................49
Customer
Assistance ..................163±164, 167
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................34Dipstick
engine oil .................................194
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........243
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................226
Driving under special
conditions ..................119, 121±122
mud ..........................................122
sand .........................................122
snow and ice ...........................123
through water .................122±123
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................157
Emergency Flashers .................137
Emission control system ..........217
Engine ........................................245
cleaning ...................................175
coolant .....................................202
idle speed control ...................200
limp to safety cooling .............206
lubrication
specifications ..................243±244
refill capacities ........................240
service points ..................190±192
starting after a collision .........137
Engine block heater .................109
Engine oil ..................................194
checking and adding ..............194
dipstick ....................................194
filter, specifications ................198
recommendations ...................198
refill capacities ........................240
specifications ..................243±244
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
Index
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storage .............................149±152
Jump-starting your vehicle ......157
K
Keyless remote entry system -
see Remote entry system ...........55
Keys
positions of the ignition .........105
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................36
courtesy .....................................36
daytime running light ...............34
fog lamps ...................................34
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps .....................36±37
replacing
bulbs .................. 36±37, 39, 41±42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................36
LATCH anchors .........................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........111
Limited slip axle
(see Traction-Lok) ....................113
Limp to Safety Cooling .............206
Load limits .................................124
Loading instructions .................124
Lubricant specifications ...243±244
Lumbar support, seats ...............64
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Manual transmission .................117fluid capacities ........................240
lubricant specifications ..........244
reverse .....................................118
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................46
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ........................214
O
Octane rating ............................212
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................194
Overdrive .....................................52
Overheating ...............................148
P
Parking brake ............................112
Passive anti-theft system
(PATS) .........................................60
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................142
Power door locks ........................55
Power point .................................45
Power steering ..........................113
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacity ................240
fluid, specifications .........243±244
Power Windows ...........................45
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................113
R
Radio ..........................18±19, 22, 26
Single CD ..................................19
Relays ........................................138
Index
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