The dipstick for checking the transmission fluid level in the Mazda CX-5 automatic transmission is located in the engine compartment, at the rear of the transmission. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to find the dipstick:
1. Open the hood of the car.
2. Locate the engine cylinder block.
3. Look beyond the cylinder block to the rear of the transmission.
4. Locate the tube that comes out of the gearbox.
5. There will be a handle or loop at the end of the tube. This is the dipstick for checking the transmission fluid level.