UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under
Hood
Quick Tips 2001 Mazda Miata page 18
page 19
Revised January 9, 2001
Tip: Check all fluids with vehicle
parked on a level surface
1. Automatic transmission
fluid dipstick*
If checked at operating
temperature, fluid should
be between FULL and LOW
marks on dipstick; if checked
with engine cold, fluid should
be just below the bottom
notch on dipstick
2. Fuse block
3. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
(In one of two locations)
Refill with windshield
washer fluid
4. Engine oil filler cap,
see Owner’s Manual for
recommended engine oil viscosity
5. Engine coolant reservoir
Check when engine is cold;
fluid level should be between
the FULL and LOW marks
on reservoir
WARNING: Never remove
coolant system or reservoir cap
while engine is running or
hot; remove only when safe
6. Cooling system cap
Do not remove if engine is
running or hot
7. Hood support rod
8. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Engine oil should be between
F and L marks on dipstick
9. Brake fluid reservoir
Level should be kept at the
MAX mark on reservoir; fill
with DOT 3 fluid from a
sealed container
10. Clutch fluid reservoir
(Manual transmission)
Level should be kept at the
MAX mark on reservoir;
fill with DOT 3 fluid from
a sealed container
11. Air filter
12. Power steering fluid
filler cap/dipstick
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Level should be between
H and L marks on the
crosshatched area of dipstick
13. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood
Tip: Battery is located in
the trunk
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds
Tip: Follow same procedures
with overhauled engine or
when brakes are replaced
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*
When brake pedal is pressed, ABS
automatically reduces hydraulic
pressure to any wheel on the
verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing
of the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Maintain correct front-end
alignment and tire balance; rotate
tires at 3,750-mile intervals; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart
Tire pressure
Decal on the edge of the
driver’s door provides tire
pressure information
Tire chains*
Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only
Tip: Use only SAE class “S”
chains; install only on rear
tires; install as tightly as
possible and retighten
periodically
Gasoline
Unleaded regular
92-octane
recommended
87-octane
minimum
12.7-gallon/
48-liter tank
1.8-liter 4-cylinder
*Denotes optional equipment
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