2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 293
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Manual
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Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page293 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:27 AM Black plate (293,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 9. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), check the ATF level while the engine is idling, and make sure that the ATF level is within the proper level. If the ATF level is not within the proper level, add ATF. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. CAUTION Do not shift the shift lever while the engine is warming up. If the ATF level is extremely low, the automatic transaxle could be damaged. 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back. 5. Check the ATF level. If there is no ATF adhering 5 mm from the end of the dipstick, add ATF. 2.3-liter engine Full Low CAUTION If there is no ATF adhering to the dipstick even after the engine has been warmed up, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise, the automatic transaxle could be damaged. 6. Shift the shift lever to each range and position, and make sure there is no abnormality. 7. Drive the vehicle on city roads for 5 km (3.1 mile) or more. 8. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly. l 3.0-liter engine The volume of fluid changes with the temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle without driving at normal operating temperature. 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. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly. 2. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal. 8-27 Form No.8U66-EA-05F