2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 411

CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page411 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (411,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6AT The volume of fluid changes with temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without driving at normal operating temperature. 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Overfilling can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Ø It is recommended to use Mazda Genuine automatic transaxle fluid (page 10-4). 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly. 2. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal. 3. Move the shift lever through all ranges, then set it at P. Full A Low Full B Low 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 fluid level should be close to, but not above, the bottom notch on the dipstick. WARNING Make sure the brake pedal is applied before shifting the shift lever: Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accident. 4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back. CAUTION Ø Use the cold scale only as a reference. Ø If outside temperature is lower than about 20 °C (70 °F), start the engine and inspect the fluid level after the engine reaches operating temperature. Ø If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather, inspect the level only after stopping the engine and allowing the fluid to cool for 30 minutes. 8-27 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E