1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug.

3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
40—53 N·m {4.1—5.4 kgf·m, 30—39 ft·lbf}
5. Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the brim of the plug hole.
Specified oil grade: API service GL-5
Specified oil viscosity: SAE 80W-90
Capacity (approx. quantity): 0.45 L {0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt}
6. After filling with differential oil, perform oil level inspection.
7. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
40—53 N·m {4.1—5.4 kgf·m, 30—39 ft·lbf}
Differential Oil Inspection
Differential Oil Temperature SensorBack Up Light Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front under cover No.2..
3. Remove the back-up light switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the back-up light switch terminals is as
indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the back-up ...
Drive Belt Inspection
Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...