2008 MAZDA MODEL MAZDASPEED 3 parking brake

Black plate (293,1)
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(ATF)
í
qInspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.
5AT
CAUTION
ØAlways check the automatic
transaxle fluid level according to
the following procedure. If the
procedure is not done correctly,
the automatic transaxle fluid level
cannot be measured accurately
which could lead to automatic
transaxle damage.
ØA low fluid level can cause
transaxle slippage. Overfilling can
cause foaming, loss of fluid, and
transaxle malfunction.
ØUse only the specified fluid. A non-
specified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage
from the ATF hose or the housing.
3. Shift the shift lever to the park position
(P), start the engine and warm it up.
CAUTION
Do not shift the shift lever while the
engine is warming up. If the ATF level
is extremely low, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged.4. While the engine is still idling, pull out
the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then
put it back.
5. Check the ATF level. If there is no ATF
adhering 5 mm from the end of the
dipstick, add ATF.
CAUTION
If there is no ATF adhering to the
dipstick even after the engine has
been warmed up, do not drive the
vehicle. Otherwise, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged.
6. Shift the shift lever to each range and
position, and make sure there is no
abnormality.
7. Drive the vehicle on city roads for
5 km (3.1 mile) or more.
8. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
9. Shift the shift lever to the park position
(P), check the ATF level while the
engine is idling, and make sure that the
ATF level is within the proper level. If
the ATF level is not within the proper
level, add ATF.
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
Full
OK
Low
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8-25íSome models. Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page293
Wednesday, April 25 2007 1:6 PM
Form No.8X41-EA-07F

Black plate (294,1)
4AT
The volume of fluid changes with
temperature. Fluid must be checked while
idling the engine without driving at
normal operating temperature.
CAUTION
ØLow fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and
transaxle malfunction.
ØUse specified fluid (page 10-4). A
nonspecified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Start the engine and depress the brake
pedal.
3. Move the shift lever through all ranges,
then set it at P.
WARNING
Make sure the brake pedal is applied
before shifting the shift lever:
Shifting the shift lever without first
depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could move
suddenly and cause an accident.
4. With the engine still idling, pull out the
dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.5. Pull it out again.
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
A Full
Low
B Full
Fluid hot scale A
When the vehicle has been driven and the
fluid is at normal operating temperature,
about 65°C (150°F), the level must be
between Full and Low.
Fluid cold scale B
When the engine has not been running
and the outside temperature is about 20°C
(70°F), the fluid level should be close to,
but not above, the bottom notch on the
dipstick.
CAUTION
ØUse the cold scale only as a
reference.
ØIf outside temperature is lower
than about 20°C (70°F), start the
engine and inspect the fluid level
after the engine reaches operating
temperature.
ØIf the vehicle has been driven for
an extended period at high speeds
or in city traffic in hot weather,
inspect the level only after
stopping the engine and allowing
the fluid to cool for 30 minutes.
8-26
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page294
Wednesday, April 25 2007 1:6 PM
Form No.8X41-EA-07F

Black plate (388,1)
A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-64
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-16
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-40
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-54
Antenna ............................................. 6-15
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-58
Ashtray .............................................. 6-58
Audio System ................................... 6-15
Audio control switch .................. 6-44
Audio set .................................... 6-27
Auxiliary Input ........................... 6-46
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-49
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-49
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-49
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-49
Beeps
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-49
B
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-60
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-39
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-61
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-61
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-17
Center Console .................................. 6-61
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-25
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-29
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-10
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-58
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-54
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-59
11-2
Index
Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page388
Wednesday, April 25 2007 1:7 PM
Form No.8X41-EA-07F

Black plate (391,1)
M
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9
Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Map Lights ........................................ 6-51
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-29
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-30
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-23
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-33
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-29
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-51
Overheating ....................................... 7-14
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-58
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-9
Power Steering .................................. 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-18
Power Windows ................................ 3-18
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-10
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-5
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-58
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-58
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-58
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-30
R
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System
Automatic locking ...................... 2-13
Belt minder ................................. 2-23
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-19
Emergency locking .................... 2-12
Except center-rear position ......... 2-14
Extender ..................................... 2-21
Pregnant women ........................ 2-12
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-16
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-10
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-23
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-5
Seat warmer .................................. 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-25
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-27
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-33
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-47
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-40
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Horn ........................................... 5-59
Index
11-5
Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page391
Wednesday, April 25 2007 1:7 PM
Form No.8X41-EA-07F