Brake/Clutch Fluid; Washer Fluid; Owner Maintenance- Page 369

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Brake/Clutch Fluid

 Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid 

Level

WARNING

If the brake/clutch fluid level is low, have 

the brakes inspected:

A low brake/clutch fluid level is 

dangerous.

A low level could indicate brake lining 

wear or a brake system leak which 

could cause the brakes to fail and lead 

to an accident.

The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the 

same reservoir.

Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir 

regularly. It should be kept between the 

MAX and MIN lines.

The level normally drops with 

accumulated distance, a condition 

associated with wear of brake and clutch 

linings. If it is excessively low, have 

the brake/clutch system inspected by an 

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Washer Fluid

 Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or 

plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer 

fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the 

windshield, it will dirty the windshield, 

affect your visibility, and could result in 

an accident.

Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze 

Protection in Cold Weather:

Operating your vehicle in temperatures 

below 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) 

using washer fluid without anti-freeze 

protection is dangerous as it could 

cause impaired windshield vision and 

result in an accident. In cold weather, 

always use washer fluid with anti-

freeze protection.

NOTE

State or local regulations may restrict the 

use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 

which are commonly used as anti-freeze 

agents in washer fluid. A washer fluid with 

limited VOC content should be used only 

if it provides adequate freeze resistance 

for all regions and climates in which the 

vehicle will be operated.

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