Driving Your Mazda; Fuel Gauge; Engine Oil Pressure Gauge- Page 96

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Driving Your Mazda

Instrument Cluster and Indicators

Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

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Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge shows approximately how 
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend 
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the 
needle is near E, refuel as soon as 
possible.

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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

Engine oil pressure is normal when the 
engine oil pressure gauge needle points 
halfway between L and H with the engine 
running.

If the needle on the gauge doesn’t move 
after starting the engine, follow steps 1 
through 3.

If the engine oil pressure gauge moves to 
L (low) while you are driving, drive to the 
side of the road and park off the right-of-
way. Set the parking brake. Then follow 
steps 1 through 3.

1. Turn off the engine and inspect the 

engine oil level (page 8-13). If it’s low, 
add oil.

2. Start the engine.

3. If the needle still doesn’t move, get a 

tow to the nearest service station or to 
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Don’t run the engine if the oil pressure 
is low. It could result in extensive 
engine damage.

CAUTION

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