CAUTION:
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}
.
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.
If ATF is not adhering between L and F on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level..
Genuine ATF FZ
8. Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
8—11 N·m {82—112 kgf·cm, 71—97 in·lbf}
9. Install aerodynamic undercover No.2..
Auto Dimming Mirror Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector.
4. Pull out the rearview mirror toward the vehicle rear.
CAUTION:
When removing the rearview mirror, it may hit the headliner and cause damage.
Hold the ...
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda
Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA re ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...