Purpose/Function
The automatic transaxle warning light illuminates when the transaxle has malfunction.
Construction
The automatic transaxle warning light is built into the instrument cluster.

Operation
If the transmission has a malfunction, the TCM sends an automatic transaxle warning light illumination request signal to the instrument cluster.

The TCM illuminates the automatic transaxle warning light for approx. 2 s
after the ignition is switched ON to perform a bulb check of the automatic transaxle warning light.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
Rear Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation
1. Loosen the adjusting nut..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid
leakage..
5. Pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:
The disc pa ...
Propeller Shaft Inspection
1. Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a
single component.
Propeller shaft maximum runout
0.8 mm {0.031 in}
2. Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning ...