Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Inspecting Engine Oil Level
- Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
- Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
- Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full.
| CAUTION Do not overfi ll the engine oil. This may cause engine damage |
- Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.
- Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset Procedure
NOTE
This procedure is intended for vehicles with the engine oil flexible
maintenance setting
selected.
After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as an Authorized
Mazda Dealer
pe ...
Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live fl ame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine ...
Other materials:
Front Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Place the front shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at the point A shown in the figure
so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas ...
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever
in the revers ...
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turn on for:
About 30 seconds after the driver's door
is unlocked and the ignition is switched
off.
About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off.
About 5 se ...
