2024 MAZDA CX90 Owners Manual

Inspecting the Brake Fluid
WARNING
If the brake fluid level is low, have the
brakes inspected.
A low brake fluid level is dangerous. A
low level could indicate brake lining
wear or a brake system leak which
could cause the brakes to fail and lead
to an accident.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept between
the MAX and MIN lines.
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.

Before inspecting the brake fluid,
remove the hole cover.
Removing the Hole Cover.
1.
2.
3.

Installing the Hole Cover.
1. Insert the hole cover into the cowlgrille.
Make sure that the hole cover holds
the cowl grille and the knobs are in
the correct position.
1. The hole cover
2. The cowl grille
2.

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Brake fluid reservoirReplenishing WindshieldWasher Fluid
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fluid or
plain water in the reservoir.
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
affect your visibility, and could result in
an accident.
Using Washer Fluid Without
Anti-freeze Protection in Cold
Weather:
Operating your vehicle in temperatures
below 4 ℃ (40 °F) using washer fluid
without anti-freeze protection is
dangerous as it could cause impaired
windshield vision and result in an
accident. In cold weather, always use
washer fluid with anti-freeze
protection.
CAUTION
Do not use soapy water or engine
antifreeze in the reservoir as it could
cause paint discoloration or pump
damage.
NOTE
State or local regulations may restrict
the use of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), which are
commonly used as anti-freeze agents
in washer fluid. A washer fluid with
limited VOC content should be used
only if it provides adequate freeze
resistance for all regions and climates
in which the vehicle will be
operated.
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Replenish the washer fluid on a flat
surface. If the vehicle is tilted, washerfluid may not fill sufficiently.
Add washer fluid under any of the
following conditions.
The top of the fluid level is low.The Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light (if
equipped) turns on.
The top of the fluid level is lower
than L (if equipped).

Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold
weather to prevent it from freezing.
Inspecting Lead-acid
Battery
WARNING
Read the following
precautions carefully before using the
lead-acid battery or inspecting to
ensure safe and correct handling.
Always wear eye
protection when working near the
lead-acid battery.
Working without eye protection is
dangerous. Lead-acid battery fluid
contains SULFURIC ACID which could
cause blindness if splashed into your
eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced
during normal lead-acid battery
operation, could ignite and cause the
lead-acid battery to explode.
Wear eye protection
and protective gloves to prevent
contact with lead-acid battery fluid.
Spilled lead-acid battery fluid is
dangerous.
Lead-acid battery fluid contains
SULFURIC ACID which could cause
serious injuries if it gets in eyes, or on
the skin or clothing. If this happens,
immediately flush your eyes with water
for 15 minutes or wash your skin
thoroughly and get medical attention.
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Always keep lead-acid
batteries out of the reach of children.
Allowing children to play near
lead-acid batteries is dangerous.
Lead-acid battery fluid could cause
serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or
on the skin.
Keep flames and sparks
away from lead-acid battery cells and
do not allow metal tools to contact
the positive (+) or negative (-)
terminal of the lead-acid battery
when working near a lead-acid
battery. Do not allow the positive (+)
terminal to contact the vehicle body.
Flames and sparks near lead-acid
battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen
gas, produced during normal lead-acid
battery operation, could ignite and
cause the lead-acid battery to explode.
An exploding lead-acid battery can
cause serious burns and injuries. Keep
all flames including cigarettes and
sparks away from lead-acid battery
cells.
Keep all flames and
sparks away from lead-acid battery
cells because hydrogen gas is
produced from lead-acid battery cells
while charging the lead-acid battery
or adding lead-acid battery fluid.
Flames and sparks near lead-acid
battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen
gas, produced during normal lead-acid
battery operation, could ignite and
cause the lead-acid battery to explode.
An exploding lead-acid battery can
cause serious burns and injuries. Keep
all flames including cigarettes and
sparks away from lead-acid battery
cells.

Before performing lead-acid battery
maintenance, remove the hole cover
and the lead-acid battery cover.
Removing the Hole Cover
1.
2.
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3.

Installing the Hole Cover
1. Insert the hole cover into the cowlgrille.
Make sure that the hole cover holds
the cowl grille and the knobs are in
the correct position.
1. The hole cover
2. The cowl grille
2.

Removing the Lead-acid Battery Cover

Maintaining Lead-acid Battery
To get the best service from a lead-acid
battery:
Keep it securely mounted.Keep the top clean and dry.Keep terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
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If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the
lead-acid battery cables and charge
the lead-acid battery every 6 weeks.


Replacing lead-acid battery
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for lead-acid battery replacement.
Replacing the Fuses
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for fuse replacement.
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Inspecting BodyLubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks,
should be lubricated each time the
engine oil is changed. Use a
non-freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
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Checking the Inspection
Locations and Inspection Items
Front
Rear
1. Windshield wipers
2. Tires
3. Light bulbs
Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blade Rubbers
CAUTION
 Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
 An operation malfunction may occur
or the wiper
effectiveness may be
reduced if a water-repellent coating
is used.
 To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
 When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the vehicle power is
switched ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a
hand or other object.
 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing the vehicle, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
 Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades
off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.
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