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Maintenance

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7. Start and idle the engine until the ther-

mostat opens and the radiator upper
hose becomes warm.

8. Shut off the engine immediately.

Cover the radiator cap with a thick
cloth and cautiously remove it. Step
back while the pressure releases.

9. Finally, check the radiator and add

more engine coolant if needed, fol-
lowing the procedures noted above.
Reinstall the radiator cap securely
when finished.

10. If more engine coolant is needed,

fill the overflow reservoir to the
appropriate level marked on the
bottle.

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Inspecting the Brake Fluid
Level

Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed at least once each year:

1. Clean the reservoir cap before

removal to prevent dirt or water from
entering the reservoir.

2. Visually inspect the fluid level.

3. If necessary, add brake fluid until the

level reaches MAX. Do not fill above
this line.

4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified

to meet Mazda specifications. Refer to
Section 10.

CAUTION

Brake fluid will damage painted sur-
faces. If brake fluid does get on a
painted surface, wipe it off immedi-
ately.