2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 200

J07R_8R09_EA_02G.book Page 21 Monday, July 1, 2002 11:30 AM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fluid cold scale WARNING Sudden Vehicle Movement: Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accident. Make sure the brake pedal is applied before shifting the shift lever. 4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean. 5. Put the dipstick back into the filler tube and make sure it is fully seated. 6. Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid level. FULL LOW When the vehicle has not been driven but the engine is idling, and the outside temperature is above 20°C (70°F), the fluid level should be close to, but not above, the bottom notch on the dipstick. NOTE Use the cold scale as a reference. Fully insert the dipstick. When adding fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make sure it doesn't pass full. NOTE Inspect both sides of the dipstick for accurate reading. Fluid cold scale The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. Fluid hot scale When checking the fluid level at normal operating temperature, the fluid level should be within the FULL and LOW marks on the dipstick. 8-21 Form No. 8R09-EA-02G