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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.3L I4 engine1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
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3.0L V6 engine1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
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4.0L SOHC V6 engine1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power distribution box
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
8. Battery
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Air filter assembly
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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POWER STEERING FLUID
•2.3L I4 engine
• 3.0L V6 engine
• 4.0L V6 engine
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
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Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the service maintenance section
for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only
MERCONAT 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 within this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the FULL HOT range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the “MAX” line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your authorized dealer immediately. WARNING: Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the
eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink
water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
MAX
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
ItemApplicationMazda part name or
equivalent Capacity
Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if equipped) AllHigh Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir
1
Door weather strips
AllSilicone Lubricant —
Hinges, door checks,
latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks All
Multi-Purpose Grease —
Transmission
/steering/parking brake linkages and pivots,
brake and clutch pedal shaft, clutch pilot
bearing and input shaft spline (manualtransmission) All
Premium Long-Life
Grease —
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ItemApplicationMazda part name or
equivalent Capacity
Power steering fluid All
MERCONAT FFill to range on dipstick
Transfer case fluid (4X4) 4x4 Vehicles
1.25 quarts (1.2L)
Manual transmission fluid 5-speed manual
2.8 quarts (2.65L)
3
Automatic transmission
fluid (5R44E and 5R55E) 4x2 vehicles with
2.3L I4 engine
MERCONVATF
4
9.9 quarts (9.4L)
5
4x2 vehicles with3.0L or 4.0Lengines 10.0 quarts (9.5L)
5
4x4 vehicles with
3.0L or 4.0Lengines 10.3 quarts (9.8L)
5
Front axle fluid (4X4) 4x4 Vehicles
SAE 80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle Lubricant 3.6 pints (1.7L)
Rear axle fluid AllSAE 80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle Lubricant 5.0-5.3 pints (2.4-2.5L)
6
Windshield washer fluid All Ultra-clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate 2.75 quarts (2.6L)
Fuel tank Regular cab
(Short wheel base) —17 gallons (64.4L)
Cab Plus 4 19.5 gallons (73.8L)
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O
Octane rating ............................238
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................221
Overdrive .....................................55
Overheating ...............................183
P
Parking brake ............................148
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................69
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................168
Power door locks ........................58
Power mirrors .............................52
Power point .................................50
Power steering ..........................149fluid, checking and adding ....245
fluid, specifications .................253
Power Windows ...........................51
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................150
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 25
Relays ........................................164
Remote entry system .................59 illuminated entry ......................61
locking/unlocking doors ...........59
panic alarm ...............................59
replacing the batteries .............60
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............77 Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......67, 71–74, 76
Safety restraints ..............67, 71–76
belt minder ...............................78
extension assembly ..................76
for adults .............................72–74
for children .........................91–92
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................69
safety belt maintenance ...........77
warning light and chime ....77–78
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ........................................99
Safety seats for children ............95
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................259
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................67
Seats ............................................65 child safety seats ......................95
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................62
Servicing your vehicle ..............215
Setting the clock AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................26
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......257
Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................253
Speed control ..............................52
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