2005 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 273

Mazda MPV_8T50-EA-04G_Edition1 Page273 Monday, June 28 2004 4:0 PM Black plate (273,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) qInspecting Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly. Measure it as described below. The volume of fluid changes with the temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle without driving at normal operating temperature. 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, and put it back. 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. A B CAUTION l Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Overfilling can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A nonspecified fluid could result in transaxle malfunction and failure. l 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly. 2. Idle the engine about two minutes. Push down on the brake pedal. 3. Move the shift lever through all ranges and set it at P. Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been driven and the fluid is at normal operating temperature, about 65°C (150°F), the level must be between Full and Low. Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and the outside temperature is about 20°C (70°F), the level must be between Full and Low. 8-17 Form No.8T50-EA-04G