Using M-MDS

CAUTION:

Adjust the ATF level when the ATF is at the appropriate temperature (between 37°C {99°F} and under 47°C {117°F}).

NOTE:

Be careful not to perform the following when performing "ATF Level Adjustment".
- Do not stop the engine.
- Do not drive the vehicle.
- Position the vehicle on level ground.

Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Verify the ATF temperature using the PID/DATA monitor function "TFT". (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION .).
- High temperature (47°C {117°F} or more)
- Appropriate temperature (between 37°C {99°F} and under 47°C {117°F})
- Low temperature (less than 37°C {99°F})
  
  Fig 1: DLC-2
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Start the engine.
Warm up the engine while idling it until the ATF temperature reaches the lower limit of 37°C {99°F}
Perform the following procedure.
NOTE:
- Perform the following procedure immediately because the ATF temperature will exceed the appropriate temperature (between 37°C {99°F} and under 47°C {117°F}).
- 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.
Remove the overflow plug and the gasket while leaving the engine idling.

Fig 2: O-Ring And Overflow Plug
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 3: 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 4: ATF Overflow Plug
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 5: 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 6: Filler Plug And O-Ring
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.