AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [A71M]

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Replacement part

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Warning

<<High voltage>>

•  Always observe the following thoroughly to ensure safety when inspecting or removing/installing parts in the motor compartment. Otherwise, the high voltage circuit may operate on the vehicle regardless of whether or not the main power is switched OFF or ON (READY off or on). If this occurs, it could cause electrical shock and result in serious injury or, in the worst case, death.

―  Do not select high voltage battery cooling on center display after EV system stops

―  Do not open/close doors frequently with main power switched OFF

―  Do not perform normal charging or quick charging

―  Switch to connected vehicle maintenance mode (MyMazda App connected vehicle)

―  Cancel climate control timer

―  Operate center display and turn off battery heater operation

Warning

•  The cooling fan may suddenly start operating regardless of the main power switch position. Keep hands and tools away from the cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury, or damage to the cooling fan. When servicing the cooling fan or parts near the cooling fan, ensure the following.

―  Do not perform normal charging or quick charging

―  Do not select high voltage battery cooling on center display after EV system stops

―  Do not open/close doors frequently with main power switched OFF

―  Access connected vehicle maintenance mode (MyMazda App connected vehicle)

―  Cancel climate control timer

―  Operate center display and turn off battery heater operation

Caution

•  If the ATF level is not within the specification, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise, the EV transaxle could be damaged.

1.  Park the vehicle on level ground.

2.  Remove front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the oil level plug and the gasket.

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4.  Verify that the ATF level is within 0 to 3 mm {0.1 in} from the lower end of the oil level plug installation area.

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•  When the ATF level is insufficient, inspect for ATF leakage.

5.  Replenish with ATF if the ATF level is not within 0 to 3 mm {0.1 in} from the lower end of the oil level plug installation area. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT [A71M].)

6.  Install a new gasket and oil level plug.

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7.  Install front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)