Owner Maintenance; Maintenance and Care; the brakes inspected:- Page 375

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

 Brake/Clutch  Fluid

 Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid 

Level

WARNING

  If the brake/clutch fl uid level is low, have 
the brakes inspected:

  A low brake/clutch fl uid 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.

  The brakes and clutch draw fl uid from the 
same reservoir.
  Inspect  the  fl uid 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 and clutch 
linings. If it is excessively low, have 
the brake/clutch system inspected by an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 Washer  Fluid

 Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

WARNING

   Use only windshield washer fl uid or 
plain water in the reservoir: 

  Using radiator antifreeze as washer 
fl uid is dangerous. If sprayed on the 
windshield, it will dirty the windshield, 
aff ect 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 degrees C (40 degrees F) 
using washer fl uid without anti-freeze 
protection is dangerous as it could 
cause impaired windshield vision and 
result in an accident. In cold weather, 
always use washer fl uid with anti-
freeze protection.

   NOTE

  State or local regulations may restrict the 
use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 
which are commonly used as anti-freeze 
agents in washer fl uid. A washer fl uid 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.