Mazda mx-5 2003 Manual page 199

WARNING
Sudden Vehicle Movement:
Shifting the shift lever without first
depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could move
suddenly and cause an accident.
Make sure the brake pedal is applied
before shifting the shift lever.
4. With the engine still idling, pull out the
dipstick, wipe it clean.
5. Put the dipstick back into the filler tube
and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid
level.
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
Fluid hot scale
When checking the fluid level at normal
operating temperature, the fluid level
should be within the FULL and LOW
marks on the dipstick.
FULL
LOW
Fluid
cold
scale
Owner Maintenance
Fluid cold scale
When the vehicle has not been driven but
the engine is idling, and the outside
temperature is above 20°C (70°F), the
fluid level should be close to, but not
above, the bottom notch on the dipstick.
NOTE
Use the cold scale as a reference.
Fully insert the dipstick. When adding
fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make
sure it doesn't pass full.
NOTE
Inspect both sides of the dipstick for
accurate reading.
Maintenance and Care
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