Owner Maintenance; Maintenance and Care; Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid - Page 241

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

4. Drain the system completely and 

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

5. In extremely cold climates, add the 

mixture percentage recommended in 
the coolant mixture percentage table.

6. Reinstall the cooling system cap.

7. Run the engine at idle for about 

10 minutes, then turn it off. If the 
coolant level warning light comes on 
during this time, turn the engine off.
After turning off the engine, inspect the 
drain plug and the water hoses for 
leaks.

8. After the engine has cooled, remove 

the cooling system cap and inspect the 
coolant level. If it

’

s low, repeat steps 5 

to 7.

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Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid 
Level

The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the 
same reservoir.
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 and clutch 
linings. If it is excessively low, have the 
brake/clutch system inspected by an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

Because this procedure requires 
technical expertise, we recommend 
that it be done by an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer.

Brake/Clutch Fluid

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