Owner's Manual
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The above symbol, located on some parts of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result ... caution is ignored. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of all information in many ways. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your vehicle. J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM How to Use This Manual We want...
The above symbol, located on some parts of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result ... caution is ignored. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of all information in many ways. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your vehicle. J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM How to Use This Manual We want...
Owner's Manual
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... in your vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous. Don't leave the keys in someone being badly injured or even killed. The engine may not start: • Spare keys. • Keys for : Lock Operates Ignition switch and steering column lock Doors Glove box Trunk lid Primary key Yes Yes ... and Locks Keys Your Mazda has two kinds of magnetic field. • Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight. • When starting the engine, do not let the following materials touch the key grip. Without immobilizer system Primary key WARNING ...
... in your vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous. Don't leave the keys in someone being badly injured or even killed. The engine may not start: • Spare keys. • Keys for : Lock Operates Ignition switch and steering column lock Doors Glove box Trunk lid Primary key Yes Yes ... and Locks Keys Your Mazda has two kinds of magnetic field. • Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight. • When starting the engine, do not let the following materials touch the key grip. Without immobilizer system Primary key WARNING ...
Owner's Manual
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...modifications not expressly approved by the immobilizer system is completed. If you won't be able to restart it and try starting the engine again. Go to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may momentarily interfere with your immobilizer ...Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G If the immobilizer system is turned to the ON or START position. Operation is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • If the warning light flashes continuously while you are using the proper ...
...modifications not expressly approved by the immobilizer system is completed. If you won't be able to restart it and try starting the engine again. Go to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may momentarily interfere with your immobilizer ...Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G If the immobilizer system is turned to the ON or START position. Operation is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • If the warning light flashes continuously while you are using the proper ...
Owner's Manual
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...CAUTION • To avoid damage to the key, do not let the following materials touch the key grip. Starting the vehicle with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION To avoid damage to your safety, replacement keys require some waiting time to obtain. They are ...only available through the hole in case one is lost . If a key is lost , contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight. • When starting the engine, do not: • Drop the key. • Get the key wet. • Expose the key...
...CAUTION • To avoid damage to the key, do not let the following materials touch the key grip. Starting the vehicle with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION To avoid damage to your safety, replacement keys require some waiting time to obtain. They are ...only available through the hole in case one is lost . If a key is lost , contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight. • When starting the engine, do not: • Drop the key. • Get the key wet. • Expose the key...
Owner's Manual
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...4Fuel Requirements ...4Emission Control System ...4Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ...4- 2 2 4 5 Before Starting the Engine ...4- 6 Before Getting In ...4- 6 After Getting In ...4- 6 Driving Tips ...4- 7 Break-In Period ...4- 7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4- 7 Hazardous Driving ...4- 8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4- 8 Winter Driving ...4- 9 Driving In... Area ...4-10 Trailer Towing ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 4-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...4Fuel Requirements ...4Emission Control System ...4Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ...4- 2 2 4 5 Before Starting the Engine ...4- 6 Before Getting In ...4- 6 After Getting In ...4- 6 Driving Tips ...4- 7 Break-In Period ...4- 7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4- 7 Hazardous Driving ...4- 8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4- 8 Winter Driving ...4- 9 Driving In... Area ...4-10 Trailer Towing ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 4-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
Owner's Manual
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...comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. NOTE Under U.S. J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of ...with the emission control system. CAUTION Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on a used vehicle is also subject to push-start or pull-start your vehicle. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. • Don't coast with the ignition switch turned off. • ...
...comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. NOTE Under U.S. J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of ...with the emission control system. CAUTION Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on a used vehicle is also subject to push-start or pull-start your vehicle. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. • Don't coast with the ignition switch turned off. • ...
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...the engine running for a long time in deep snow is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle before starting the engine. 4-5 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to enter the cabin. Because exhaust...blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to draw fresh air. J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is...
...the engine running for a long time in deep snow is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle before starting the engine. 4-5 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to enter the cabin. Because exhaust...blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to draw fresh air. J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is...
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J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirror (s), and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt fastened? • Do all ... any sign of a leak. • If you plan to the ON position. • Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda.
J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirror (s), and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt fastened? • Do all ... any sign of a leak. • If you plan to the ON position. • Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda.
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.... This causes the loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. WARNING Coasting: Turning off the engine and coast down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in the...coast down a hill. 4-7 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Any loss of power steering and power brake control. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for extended periods of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. ...
.... This causes the loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. WARNING Coasting: Turning off the engine and coast down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in the...coast down a hill. 4-7 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Any loss of power steering and power brake control. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for extended periods of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. ...
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... ABS, brake with ABS, don't pump the brakes. J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is stuck, spinning... the wheels at more traction in starting, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. If it from snow, sand, or mud...
... ABS, brake with ABS, don't pump the brakes. J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is stuck, spinning... the wheels at more traction in starting, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. If it from snow, sand, or mud...
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J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5- 2 Ignition Switch ...5- 2 Starting the Engine ...5- 3 Brake System ...5- 4 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5- 8 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5- 9 Power Steering ...5-12 Cruise Control ...5-13 Traction Control System (TCS) ...5-16 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-...
J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5- 2 Ignition Switch ...5- 2 Starting the Engine ...5- 3 Brake System ...5- 4 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5- 8 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5- 9 Power Steering ...5-12 Cruise Control ...5-13 Traction Control System (TCS) ...5-16 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-...
Owner's Manual
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...(0) 5-2 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked. J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle When turning the ignition switch to protect against theft.
...(0) 5-2 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked. J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle When turning the ignition switch to protect against theft.
Owner's Manual
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... brakes)should fasten their seat belts. 2. Occupants should be checked after the engine is started (page 5-23). J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side... to the ON position. START The engine is opened. Make sure the parking brake is controlled by the...
... brakes)should fasten their seat belts. 2. Occupants should be checked after the engine is started (page 5-23). J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side... to the ON position. START The engine is opened. Make sure the parking brake is controlled by the...
Owner's Manual
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... cold weather, below −18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle has stood idle several days, let the engine warm up to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Avoid continuous application of vehicle control and a serious accident. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about ...If you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in longer stopping distances or even total brake failure. This causes overheated brakes, resulting in park ...
... cold weather, below −18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle has stood idle several days, let the engine warm up to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Avoid continuous application of vehicle control and a serious accident. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about ...If you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in longer stopping distances or even total brake failure. This causes overheated brakes, resulting in park ...
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... the brake handle fully upward. J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button...
... the brake handle fully upward. J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button...
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... Brake Warning Light: Driving with the brake system warning light on , have a hard foundation. In either case, it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for example) which usually have the brakes inspected immediately. It indicates that your brake system inspected as...8-15). 2. Don't drive with a normal braking system may have an accident. J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is about to lock up a wedge of each wheel...
... Brake Warning Light: Driving with the brake system warning light on , have a hard foundation. In either case, it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for example) which usually have the brakes inspected immediately. It indicates that your brake system inspected as...8-15). 2. Don't drive with a normal braking system may have an accident. J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is about to lock up a wedge of each wheel...
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If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-7 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Recharge the battery. This is jump-started to a weak battery, not a malfunction. As soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. If the ABS warning light stays on...worn disc pads is turned to warn that the pads should be replaced. J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M ABS Warning Light M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc...
If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-7 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Recharge the battery. This is jump-started to a weak battery, not a malfunction. As soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. If the ABS warning light stays on...worn disc pads is turned to warn that the pads should be replaced. J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M ABS Warning Light M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc...
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... transaxle. 5-8 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Shifting to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE If shifting to reverse. then release it slowly. Neutral position The shift pattern of the...
... transaxle. 5-8 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Shifting to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE If shifting to reverse. then release it slowly. Neutral position The shift pattern of the...
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... and prevents the front wheels from R, except as explained under Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-8). J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with P: Setting the shift lever to the P position...
... and prevents the front wheels from R, except as explained under Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-8). J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with P: Setting the shift lever to the P position...
Owner's Manual
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... speeds in heavy, slow-moving traffic and climbing hills, for engine braking assist when going down hills, or for climbing and descending very steep grades. Start the engine. 3. NOTE WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from P: 1. D (Drive) D is done, the vehicle could move ...suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury. J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shift-Lock System For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift-lock, which prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal...
... speeds in heavy, slow-moving traffic and climbing hills, for engine braking assist when going down hills, or for climbing and descending very steep grades. Start the engine. 3. NOTE WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from P: 1. D (Drive) D is done, the vehicle could move ...suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury. J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shift-Lock System For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift-lock, which prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal...