Owner Maintenance; Inspecting Brake Fluid Level; Brake Fluid- Page 247

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

2. Only when the engine is cool, remove 

the radiator drain plug and drain the 
coolant into a suitable container.

3. Flush out the system with running 

water.

4. Drain the system completely. Insert 

and tighten the plug. Add as much 
ethylene-glycol-based coolant and 
water as necessary to provide freezing 
and corrosion protection.

5. In extremely cold climates, add the 

amount recommended in the coolant 
manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Run the engine at idle with the cooling 

system cap off. Slowly add additional 
coolant if necessary.

7. At this point, wait until the engine 

reaches normal operating temperature; 
then depress the accelerator two or 
three times. Add more coolant, if 
necessary, until the system is full.

8. Install the cooling system cap. Inspect 

all connections for leaks. Inspect the 
level in the coolant reservoir one more 
time.

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Changing Coolant (With Rear 
Heater)

Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change 
the coolant according to the Scheduled 
Maintenance (page 8-3).

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Inspecting Brake Fluid Level

Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir 
regularly. It should be kept at MAX.
The level normally drops with 
accumulated distance, a condition 
associated with wear of brake linings. If it 
is excessively low, have the brake system 
inspected by an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer.

Brake Fluid

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