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Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function.
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Check air pressure in spare tire.
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Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
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Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for
operation.
•
Check cooling system fluid level and verify coolant specific gravity is
correct for summer or winter conditions.
•
Check battery water level (non-maintenance free).
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Check battery connections and clean if necessary.
Retightening lug nuts
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Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
•
Refer to
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification
in the
Tires, Wheels
and Loading
chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle we provide
scheduled maintenance
information
which makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide necessary parts and service. Check your “Warranty Information”
to find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Genuine Mazda parts are designed and built
to provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
•
Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•
Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•
Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and
all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
•
Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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