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Engine Compartment Overview
Battery Fuse block
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil-filler cap Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Automatic transaxle
fluid-level dipstick (only
for automatic transaxle)
Brake/Clutch fluid
reservoir
Cooling system cap
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4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, andreinsert it fully.
Full
OK
Low
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between
Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough
oil to bring the level to Full.
CAUTION
Do not add engine oil over Full. This
may cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
Engine Coolant
qInspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
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.
Switch the ignition to off and
make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan: Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured.
Do not remove the cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot: When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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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.
Cooling fan
If it is at or near LOW, add enough
coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and to
bring the level to FULL.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.
CAUTION
Ø Radiator coolant will damage
paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
Ø Use only soft (demineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
Water that contains minerals will
cut down on the coolant's
effectiveness.
Ø Do not add only water. Always
add a proper coolant mixture.
Ø The engine has aluminum parts
and must be protected by an
ethylene-glycol-based coolant to
prevent corrosion and freezing.
Ø DO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or
Silicate.
These coolants could damage the
cooling system.
Ø DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol
with the coolant. This could
damage the cooling system.
Ø Do not use a solution that
contains more than 60%
antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
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NOTE
If the“FL22” mark is shown on or near the
cooling system cap, it is recommended to use
Mazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant (page
8-4).
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Brake/Clutch Fluid
qInspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the
same reservoir.
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 and clutch
linings. If it is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch system inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MAX fill line
MIN fill line
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 3.7 L (3.9 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transaxle
5.1 L (5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 5.4 L (5.7 US qt, 4.8 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.91 L (3.07 US qt, 2.56 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 42.8 L (11.3 US gal, 9.41 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length With front license plate mount cover
3,965 mm (156.1 in)
Without front license plate mount
cover 3,955 mm (155.7 in)
Overall width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Overall height 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Front tread 1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Rear tread 1,466 mm (57.7 in)
Wheelbase 2,490 mm (98 in)
qWeights
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,480 kg (3,263 lbs) 1,502 kg (3,311 lbs)
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing) Front 774 kg (1,706 lbs) 799 kg (1,761 lbs)
Rear 706 kg (1,556 lbs) 703 kg (1,550 lbs)
q
Air Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-23System error activation .............. 5-27
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-25
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-27
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-27
Replacement ............................... 8-29
Rotation ...................................... 8-28
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-20
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-22
Emergency towing ..................... 7-22
Hook .......................................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-24
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-20 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-20
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Computer ................................... 5-32
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-30
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-53
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-48
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-36 ABS ............................................ 5-39
Air bag system ........................... 5-41
Brake system .............................. 5-38
Charging system ......................... 5-40
Check engine .............................. 5-40
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-42
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-40
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-41
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-41
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-42
Malfunction ................................ 5-38
Seat belt ...................................... 5-42
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-43
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-19
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-31
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-15
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-57
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-54 Blades replacement .................... 8-20
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
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