Mazda 3 Service Manual: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
CAUTION:
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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}
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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.
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If ATF is not adhering between L and F on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level..
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ATF type
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Genuine ATF FZ
8. Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
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Tightening torque
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8—11 N·m {82—112 kgf·cm, 71—97 in·lbf}
9. Install aerodynamic undercover No.2..
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by
noting:
If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
If the AT ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [FS5 A EL]
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool before changing the ATF.
1. Drain the ATF.
a. Remove the oil dipstick.
b. ...
Other materials:
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2 S) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
A hot engine and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the HO2S connector.
4. Remove the HO2S u ...
Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover (5-door)
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, the cargo could become
a projectile that could hit and injure
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Clock
Setting the time
The clock can be set at any time when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
To adjust the time, press the clock
button ( ) for about 2 seconds
until
a beep is heard.
The clock's current time will flash.
Time adjustment
To adjust the time, press the hour/
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