2008 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 317

CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page317 Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:19 PM Black plate (317,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Remove again and inspect the level. 6. It must be between MAX and MIN. Add fluid if necessary. Don't overfill. If new fluid is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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 temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without driving at normal operating temperature. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Overfilling can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Ø 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. 3. Move the shift lever through all ranges, then set it at P. 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. 8-25 Form No.8X59-EA-07E