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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

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Adding Brake/Clutch 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 Automatic 
Transmission Fluid Level

The automatic transmission fluid level 
should be inspected regularly. Measure it 
as described below.

The volume of fluid changes with the 
temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle 
without driving at normal operating 
temperature.

1. Park on a level surface and set the 

parking brake firmly.

2. Idle the engine about two minutes.

Push down on the brake pedal.

3. Move the shift lever through all ranges 

and set it at P.

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/Clutch Fluid Levels:
Low brake/clutch 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 and clutch 
inspected.

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

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Using nonspecified brake and clutch 
fluids (page 10-5) will damage the 
systems. Mixing different fluids will 
also damage them.
If the brake/clutch system frequently 
requires new fluid, consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

CAUTION

Automatic Transmission 
Fluid (ATF)

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Low fluid level causes transmission 
slippage. Overfilling can cause 
foaming, loss of fluid, and 
transmission malfunction.

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Use specified fluid (page 10-5). A 
nonspecified fluid could result in 
transmission malfunction and 
failure.

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