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Engine Compartment Overview
Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler capAutomatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
Brake fluid reservoir
Power steering
fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstickBattery
Engine coolant reservoir
Fuse block
Cooling system cap
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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NOTE
When closing the engine oil cap, place
the cap with the (
) mark aligned at
the OPEN (
) position and then turn
the cap to the CLOSE (
) position.
Engine Coolant
qInspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Hot Engine:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Carefully
inspect the engine coolant in the
coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS
HOT.
Electrical Fan and Engine
Inspection:
Working near the electrical cooling
fan when it is running is dangerous.
You could be hit by the fan and
seriously injured. Turn off the ignition
switch and make sure the fan is not
running before attempting to work
near the electrical cooling fan.
Cooling System Caps:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury. Don't remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot.
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NOTE
Once the engine coolant exceeds a
preset temperature, an electrical cooling
fan turns on. It will continue running
for about 10 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned to off.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year―at the beginning of the
winter season―and before traveling
where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the FULL and LOW
marks on the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If it's at or near LOW, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and to
bring the level to FULL.
CAUTION
lRadiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
lUse only soft (demineralized) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant's effectiveness.
lDon't add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
lThe engine has aluminum parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
lDO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or
Silicate.
These coolants could damage the
cooling system.
lDO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol
with the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
lDon't use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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NOTE
If the“FL22”mark is shown on or near
the cooling system cap, use FL22 type
engine coolant. If engine coolant other
than FL22 type is used, the engine
coolant must be replaced earlier than
the specified replacement interval
indicated in the scheduled maintenance
(page 8-3).
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Brake Fluid
qInspecting Brake Fluid Level
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept at MAX.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake linings. If it
is excessively low, have the brake system
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 IGN 2 40A Ignition system
2 BLOWER 40A Blower motor
3 BTN 60A For protection of various circuits
4 FAN 2 40A Cooling fan
5 IGN 1 40A Ignition system
6 FAN 1 40A Cooling fan
7 P.SEAT 40A Power seat
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8 INJ 30A Injector
9 ROOF 20A Moonroofí
10 BOSE 30A Bose audio systemí
11 ENGINE 30A Engine control system
12 D.LOCK 20A Power door locks
13 P.WIND 30A Power windows
14 FUEL 30A Fuel pump
15 ABS 1 40A ABS
16 ABS 2 20A ABS
17 DSC 7.5A DSC
18 FOG 20A Fog lights
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