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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(ATF)

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Inspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level

The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.

CAUTION

Always check the automatic
transaxle fluid level according to the
following procedure. If the procedure
is not done correctly, the automatic
transaxle fluid level cannot be
measured accurately which could
lead to automatic transaxle damage.

1. Park on a level surface and set the

parking brake firmly.

2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage

from the ATF hose or the housing.

3. Shift the shift lever to the park position

(P), start the engine and warm it up.

CAUTION

Do not shift the shift lever while the
engine is warming up. If the ATF level
is extremely low, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged.

4. While the engine is still idling, pull out

the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then
reinsert it.

5. Check the ATF level. If the ATF level

does not reach 5 mm (0.2 in) from the
end of the dipstick, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
vehicle inspected.

CAUTION

If there is no ATF adhering to the
dipstick even after the engine has
been warmed up, do not drive the
vehicle. Otherwise, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged.

6. With the brake pedal depressed, shift

the shift lever from the park position
(P) to drive position (D) at intervals of
several seconds, and then shift to the
park position (P) again.

7. Drive 5 km (4 mile) or more in a city.

8. Park on a level surface, shift the shift

lever to the park position (P) and set
the parking brake firmly.

9. While the engine is still idling, pull out

the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then
reinsert it.

10. Check the ATF level. The proper fluid

level indicated on the dipstick should
be as follows.

Full

OK

Low

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

8-25

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  • 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
  • 2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage from the ATF hose or the housing.
  • 3. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), start the engine and warm it up.
  • 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then reinsert it.
  • 5. Check the ATF level.
  • 6. With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever from the park position (P) to drive position (D) at intervals of several seconds, and then shift to the park position (P) again.
  • 7. Drive 5 km (4 mile) or more in a city.
  • 8. Park on a level surface, shift the shift lever to the park position (P) and set the parking brake firmly.
  • 9. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then reinsert it.