Maintenance
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7. Start
and idle the engine until the ther
-
mostat opens and the radiator upper
hose becomes warm.
8. Shut off the engine immediately.
Cover the radiator cap with a thick
cloth and cautiously remove it. Step
back while the pressure releases.
9. Finally, check the radiator and add
more engine coolant if needed, fol-
lowing the procedures noted above.
Reinstall the radiator cap securely
when finished.
10. If more engine coolant is needed,
fill the overflow reservoir to the
appropriate level marked on the
bottle.
J Inspecting
the Brake Fluid
Level
Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled
as needed
at least once each year:
1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal
to
prevent dirt or water from
entering the reservoir.
2. Visually inspect the fluid level.
3. If
necessary
, add brake
fluid until the
level
reaches MAX. Do not fill
above
this line.
4. Use
only a DOT 3
brake fluid certified
to
meet Mazda
specifications. Refer to
Section 10.
CAUTION
Brake
fluid will damage painted
sur
-
faces. If brake fluid does get on a
painted
surface, wipe it of
f immedi-
ately.
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