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2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Mazda3 Owners Manual

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9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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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
put it back.

5. Check the ATF level. If there is no ATF

adhering 5 mm from the end of the
dipstick, add ATF.

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. Shift the shift lever to each range and

position, and make sure there is no
abnormality.

7. Drive the vehicle on city roads for

5 km (3.1 mile) or more.

8. Park on a level surface and set the

parking brake firmly.

9. Shift the shift lever to the park position

(P), check the ATF level while the
engine is idling, and make sure that the
ATF level is within the proper level. If
the ATF level is not within the proper
level, add ATF.
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.

Full

OK

Low

4AT

The volume of fluid changes with the
temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle
without driving at normal operating
temperature.

CAUTION

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Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle
malfunction.

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Use specified fluid (page 10-5). A
nonspecified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.

1. Park on a level surface and set the

parking brake firmly.

2. Start the engine and depress the brake

pedal.

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  • 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back.
  • 5. Check the ATF level.
  • 6. Shift the shift lever to each range and position, and make sure there is no abnormality.
  • 7. Drive the vehicle on city roads for 5 km (3.
  • 8. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
  • 9. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), check the ATF level while the engine is idling, and make sure that the ATF level is within the proper level.
  • 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
  • 2. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal.