Underhood - Mazda 5 Quick Tips

U N D E R H O O D
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1110 9
2.3-liter Engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when safe
2. Engine oil filler cap
See Owner's Manual for
recommended engine oil viscosity
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds
Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months
Replace (FL22)* engine
coolant at 120,000 miles
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner's Manual
recommends changing oil
†
and filter at 5,000 miles
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
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3. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick*
Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature; fluid level must
be between the indicator
marks on the dipstick
4. Battery
5. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
N O R M A L S E R V I C E I N T E R V A L S
7,500 miles A
15,000 miles
A
22,500 miles
A
30,000 miles A B
37,500 miles A C
45,000 miles
A
52,500 miles A
60,000 miles A B D
67,500 miles
A
75,000 miles A C
82,500 miles A
A B
90,000 miles
Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner's Manual
Tip: Clutch uses same
reservoir as brakes
6. Fuse panel
Push latch in; lift cover
7. Air filter
8. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood
9. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between F and
L on dipstick; do not fill above F
10. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines
11. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated
A. Replace: Engine oil
†
and filter
Lubricate: All locks and hinges
F B . Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
brake lines, hoses and
connections, steering operation
F
and linkages, front and rear
suspension and ball joints,
drive-shaft dust boots
F G
C . Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
F
D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
E F
(Other than FL22)
E . Inspect: Engine valve clearance
F G
Replace: Spark plugs
F . Inspect: Disc brakes
G. Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
*Denotes optional equipment
†
See Owner's Manual