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3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
²Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in
N (Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is
running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under
the bottom of the instrument
panel near the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle
and release the auxiliary latch
that is located under the front
center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it
with the prop rod.
CIMS #83511
com_working_on.05
itdseq=267
CIMS #555081 com_hood-title
itdseq=268
CIMS #80404
com_hood_open.03
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.3L I4 engine
1. 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 assemblyCIMS #71972
com_engine-comp
itdseq=270
CIMS #528617 com_2.3L-mbs
itdseq=271
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3.0L V6 engine
1. 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 assemblyCIMS #689982 com_3.0L-mbs
itdseq=272
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4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. 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 reservoirCIMS #713068
com_4.0L-sohc.mbs
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Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seem
less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments
used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper arm away from
the vehicle. Turn the blade at an
angle from the wiper arm. Push
the lock pin manually to release
the blade and pull the wiper
blade down toward the
windshield to remove it from
the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into
place until a click is heard.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield, refer toWindows and wiper bladesin theCleaning
chapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer toscheduled maintenancefor the appropriate intervals for
checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
CIMS #959871
com_chnge_blades.fly
itdseq=277
CIMS #52549 com_oil
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CIMS #1127536
com_chk-oil.maztrk
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Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully ±
put in first gear.
3. Ensure that the vehicle cannot
move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.
6. Fluid level should be at the
bottom of the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the
filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug
securely.
Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer to the
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiessection in this
chapter.CIMS #1126961
com_chk-man-trans.maz
itdseq=318
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item ApplicationMazda part name or
equivalentCapacity
Brake fluid and clutch
fluid (if equipped)AllHigh Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidBetween MIN and MAX
on reservoir
1
Door weather strips All Silicone Lubricant Ð
Hinges, door checks,
latches, striker plates,
fuel filler door hinge
and seat tracksAll Multi-Purpose Grease Ð
Transmission
/steering/parking brake
linkages and pivots,
brake and clutch pedal
shaft, clutch pilot
bearing and input shaft
spline (manual
transmission)AllPremium Long-Life
GreaseÐ
CIMS #1541546
com_lubes-caps.mbs
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Item ApplicationMazda part name or
equivalentCapacity
Engine coolant2.3 L I4 engine
with manual
transmission
Premium Engine
Coolant
2
10.5 quarts (10.0L)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transmission10.2 quarts (9.7L)
3.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission15.1 quarts (14.3L)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission14.8 quarts (14.0L)
4.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission13.7 quarts (13.0L)
4.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission13.2 quarts (12.5L)
Engine oil2.3L I4 engine
SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil4.0 quarts (3.8L)
3.0L V6 engine 4.5 quarts (4.3L)
4.0L V6 engine SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil 5.0 quarts (4.7L)
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