Owner Maintenance; Adding Brake Fluid; Inspecting Clutch Fluid Level- Page 196

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

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Adding Brake Fluid

If the fluid level is low, add fluid until it 
reaches MAX.
Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the 
area around the cap.

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Inspecting Clutch Fluid Level

Inspect the level in the clutch fluid 
reservoir regularly. It should be kept at 
MAX.

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Adding Clutch Fluid

If the fluid level is low, add fluid until it 
reaches MAX.
Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the 
area around the cap.

Spilled Brake Fluid:
Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it 
gets in your eyes, they could be 
seriously injured. If this happens, 
immediately flush your eyes with 
water and get medical attention. 
Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine 
could cause a fire. Be careful not to 
spill brake fluid on yourself or on the 
engine.

Low Brake Fluid Levels:
Low brake fluid levels are dangerous. 
Low levels could signal brake lining 
wear or a brake system leak. Your 
brakes could fail and cause an 
accident. If you find a low fluid level, 
have the brakes inspected.

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Brake  fluid will damage painted 
surfaces. If brake  fluid does get on 
a painted surface, wipe it off 
immediately.

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Using nonspecified brake  fluids  
(page 10-4) will damage the system. 
Mixing different fluids will also 
damage it.
If the brake system frequently 
requires new fluid, consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

CAUTION

Clutch Fluid

Spilled Clutch Fluid:
Spilled clutch fluid is dangerous. If it 
gets in your eyes, they could be 
seriously injured. If this happens, 
immediately flush your eyes with 
water and get medical attention. 
Clutch fluid spilled on a hot engine 
could cause a fire. Be careful not to 
spill clutch fluid on yourself or on the 
engine.

WARNING

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