Mazda 3 Service Manual: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
CAUTION:
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If the ATF level is not within the specification or ATF is not adhering to the dipstick after warming up the engine, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise, the transaxle could be damaged.
ATF Level Inspection
1. Remove aerodynamic undercover No.2..
2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
3. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and display the PID TFT.
4. Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature is 50 °C {122 °F}
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5. Remove the dipstick and wipe ATF off using a nylon cloth while leaving the engine idling.
6. Insert the dipstick and pull it out again.
7. Verify that the ATF is adhering between L and F on the dipstick.
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If ATF is not adhering between L and F on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level..
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ATF type
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Genuine ATF FZ
8. Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
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Tightening torque
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8—11 N·m {82—112 kgf·cm, 71—97 in·lbf}
9. Install aerodynamic undercover No.2..
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by
noting:
If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
If the AT ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [FS5 A EL]
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool before changing the ATF.
1. Drain the ATF.
a. Remove the oil dipstick.
b. ...
Other materials:
Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the key, door
lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or th ...
Base Removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror..
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
WARNING:
Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using the piano wire.
NOTE:
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the
pi ...
Basic Operation Method
TOUCH & TAP
Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
SLIDE
Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.
SWIPE
Touch the screen with ...