Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Inspecting Engine Oil Level
- Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
- Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
- Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full.
| CAUTION Do not overfi ll the engine oil. This may cause engine damage |
- Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.
- Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset Procedure
NOTE
This procedure is intended for vehicles with the engine oil flexible
maintenance setting
selected.
After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as an Authorized
Mazda Dealer
pe ...
Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live fl ame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine ...
Other materials:
Towing
Trailer Towing
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing rec ...
Pre Delivery Inspection
Pre-Delivery Inspection Table
Exterior
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification:
□ Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage
□ Wheel lug nuts
□ All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
□ Tire pressures
□ Headlight c ...
Starter Interlock Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the starter interlock switch if it is removed from the vehicle
even once. Replace with a new starter interlock switch when installing.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connec ...
