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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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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
M
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
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Remote entry system ...........55±56
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system ......................57
illuminated entry ......................59
locking/unlocking doors .....55±56
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................58
replacing the batteries .............57
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............76
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................65, 67±68, 70
Safety defects, reporting ..........173
Safety restraints ..............65, 67±70
belt minder ...............................73
extension assembly ..................72
for adults .............................67±68
for children .........................89±90
lap belt ......................................70
safety belt maintenance ...........76
warning light and chime ..........72
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................101
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ........................................98
Safety seats for children ............93
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............65
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................93
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................60
Servicing your vehicle ..............188
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................26
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...................................149±150
Spark plugs, specifications .......245
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................243±244
Speed control ..............................49
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......109
Starting your vehicle .......105±106,
108
jump starting ..........................157
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................44
Stereo
Single CD ..................................19
T
Tether anchors ............................98
Tilt steering wheel ......................44
Tires ...........................149, 227±228
changing ..........149±150, 153, 156
snow tires and chains ............239
tire grades ...............................228
treadwear ................................228
Towing .......................................128
recreational towing .................135
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................162
Traction-lok rear axle ...............113
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