Owner Maintenance; Owner Maintenance Precautions; Maintenance Procedures:- Page 234

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions 
only for items that are easy to perform.

As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a 
qualified service technician with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. 
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If 
you

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re unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an 

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please 
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer.

Owner Maintenance Precautions

Maintenance Procedures:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can 
be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures. If you lack 
sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the 
work, have it done by a qualified technician.

Running the Engine:
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more 
dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Therefore, if you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain 
that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and 
all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or 
cooling fan which may turn on unexpectedly.

Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection:
Working near the electrical cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. You could be 
hit by the fan and seriously injured. Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the 
fan is not running before attempting to work near the electrical cooling fan.

NOTE

Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns on. 
It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off.

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