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qAdding Brake/Clutch Fluid

WARNING

Be car eful not to spill brake fluid on

yourself or on the engine:

Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it

gets in your eyes, they could be

seriously injured. If this happens,

immediately flush your eyes with

water and get medical attention.

Brake fluid spille d on a hot engine

could cause a fire.

If the brake/clutch fluid level is low,

have the brakes and clutch inspected:

Low brake/clutch fluid levels are

dangerous. Low levels could signal

brake lining wear or a brake system

leak. Your brakes could fail and

cause an accident.

If the fluid level is low, add fluid until it

reaches MAX.

Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the

area around the cap.

CAUTION

Ø Brake and clutc h fluid will

damage painted surfaces. If brake

or clutc h fluid does get on a

painted surface, wash it off with

water immediately.

Ø Using nonspecified brake and

clutch fluids (page 10-4) will

damage the systems. Mixing

different fluids will also damage

them.

If the brake/clutch system

frequently requires new fluid,

consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Washer Fluid

qInspecting Washer Fluid Level

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or

plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer

fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the

windshield, it will dirty the

windshield, affect your visibility, and

could result in an accident.

Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze

Protection in Cold Weather:

Operating your vehicle in

temperatures below 4 degrees C (40

degrees F) usi ng washer fluid without

anti-freeze protection is dangerous

as it could cause impaired windshield

vision and result in an accident. In

cold weather, alway s use washer

fluid with anti-freeze protection.

NOTE

State or local regulations may restrict the use

of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which

are commonly used as anti-freeze agents in

washer fluid. A washer fluid with limited VOC

content should be used only if it provides

adequate freeze resistance for all regions and

climates in which the vehicle will be operated.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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