Inspecting Engine Oil Level - Mazda CX-8 Manual

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
2. Switch the ignition ON with the instrument panel illumination knob pressed, and press
and hold the instrument panel illumination knob for about 5 seconds until the master
warning light flashes.
3. After the master warning light
completed.

▼ Inspecting Engine Oil Level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes
for the oil to return to the sump.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
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Instrument panel illumination knob
flashes for several seconds, the initialization is
X Mark
MAX
OK
MIN
NOTE
When inspecting the engine oil level,
pull out the dipstick straight without
twisting. In addition, when inserting
the dipstick, always insert it without
twisting so that the "X" mark faces the
front of the vehicle.
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between the
MIN and MAX marks.
If it is near or below MIN, add enough
oil to bring the level to MAX.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. This may
cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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