Using ATF Temperature Display Mode

NOTE:

Perform the procedure for switching to the ATF temperature display mode within 3 min. If the procedure is not completed within 3 min, the switching procedure is cancelled.
If the flashing of each light cannot be verified as according to the procedure while switching to the ATF temperature display mode, the switching procedure has failed. Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.
Perform the following and verify that the gear position indicator light flashes 2 times.
1. Switch the ignition to ACC.
2. Turn the A/C switch off.
3. Depress the brake pedal with the left foot and hold it in that condition (continue to depress the brake pedal until Step 5 is completed).
4. Shift the selector lever from the P position to the M position.
5. Depress the accelerator pedal with the right foot all the way down and hold it in that condition (continue to depress the brake pedal until Step 4 ( 3) is completed).
6. Shift the selector lever to the M (+) or M (-) and hold it in that condition.
7. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
8. Verify that the gear position indicator light flashes 2 times after approx. 5 s.
Perform the following procedure and verify that the N position display of the selector indicator light flashes 2 times.
NOTE:
- Slowly and firmly shift the selector lever operation.
  
  Fig 1: Gear Position Indicator Light (M)
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1. Shift the selector lever in the order of M position→D position→N position→R position→P position.
2. Shift the selector lever in the order of P position→R position→N position.
3. Remove the right foot from the accelerator pedal.
4. Verify that the N position display flashes 2 times.
Perform the following procedure and verify that the AT warning light flashes 2 times.
1. Start the engine.
2. Shift the selector lever quickly between the N position and the D position for 6 s or more.
3. Verify that the AT warning light flashes 2 times.
  
  Fig 2: Selector Indicator Light (N Position Display)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 3: AT Warning Light
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Perform the following procedure and verify that the P position display flashes.
NOTE:
- Shift the selector lever to each positions and hold for 2 s or more.
1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
2. Shift the selector lever in the order of P position→R position→N position→D position.
3. Shift the selector lever in the order of D position→N position→R position→P position.
4. Shift the selector lever in the order of P position→R position→N position→D position.
5. Shift the selector lever in the order of D position→N position→R position→P position.
6. Verify that the TCM switches to the ATF temperature display mode via the P position display flashing.
Verify the ATF temperature using the P position display flashing pattern.
NOTE:
- Finish the "ATF temperature display mode" when any one of the following conditions is met:
  - Switch the ignition to ACC or off
  - Vehicle speed is 3 km/h {2 mph} or more
  - Malfunction occurs in transaxle
    
    Fig 4: Selector Indicator Light (P Position Display)
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    Fig 5: Selector Indicator Light (P Position Display) Flashing Pattern
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Remove the overflow plug and the gasket while leaving the engine idling.

Fig 6: O-Ring And Overflow Plug
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Verify that ATF flows from the overflow hole.
CAUTION:
- For a low amount of ATF flowing from the overflow hole, the fluid level is not adjusted to the specification because the fluid that has accumulated in the overflow tube is what has flowed from the hole.
NOTE:
- If there is no ATF flowing from the overflow hole, fill with ATF from the filler plug hole until ATF flows from the overflow hole.
  
  Fig 7: ATF Overflow Hole
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the ATF temperature is within the appropriate temperature range (between 37°C {99°F} and under 47°C{117°F})
Allow the ATF to drain from the overflow hole until it drips or becomes a thin stream.
Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the overflow plug.

Fig 8: ATF Overflow Plug
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Install a new O-ring and overflow plug.
Tightening Torque:

5.9-8.8 N.m {61-89 kgf.cm, 53-77 in.lbf}
Wipe off ATF remaining on the overflow plug.
Stop the engine.

Fig 9: O-Ring And Overflow Plug
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install a new O-ring and filler plug.
Tightening Torque:

24-54 N.m {2.5-5.5 kgf.m, 18-39 ft.lbf}
Install the fresh-air duct and air cleaner component as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig 10: Filler Plug And O-Ring
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.