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.... CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your Mazda. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in many ways. The above symbol in the manual. The above symbol, located on some parts of the ... No. 8Q36-EA-01F You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Please refer to start is ignored. Your owner's manual, when read from your manual, you get the most driving pleasure from cover to cover, can find several...
.... CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your Mazda. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in many ways. The above symbol in the manual. The above symbol, located on some parts of the ... No. 8Q36-EA-01F You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Please refer to start is ignored. Your owner's manual, when read from your manual, you get the most driving pleasure from cover to cover, can find several...
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... to choose the mirror. 2. J39L(02MY).book Page 25 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Power control mirror The ignition switch must be restricted, and you start driving. To adjust: 1. Day/Night lever Outside mirror Perimeter switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by...
... to choose the mirror. 2. J39L(02MY).book Page 25 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Power control mirror The ignition switch must be restricted, and you start driving. To adjust: 1. Day/Night lever Outside mirror Perimeter switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by...
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...4Fuel Requirements ...4Emission Control System ...4Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ...42 2 3 4 Before Starting the Engine ...4- 5 Before Getting In ...4- 5 After Getting In ...4- 5 Driving Tips ...4- 6 Break-In Period ...4- 6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4- 6 Hazardous Driving ...4- 7 Rocking the Vehicle ...4- 7 Winter Driving ...4- 8 Driving In... ...4-10 Overloading ...4-10 Trailer Towing ...4-11 4-1 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F J39L(02MY).book Page 1 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...4Fuel Requirements ...4Emission Control System ...4Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ...42 2 3 4 Before Starting the Engine ...4- 5 Before Getting In ...4- 5 After Getting In ...4- 5 Driving Tips ...4- 6 Break-In Period ...4- 6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4- 6 Hazardous Driving ...4- 7 Rocking the Vehicle ...4- 7 Winter Driving ...4- 8 Driving In... ...4-10 Overloading ...4-10 Trailer Towing ...4-11 4-1 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F J39L(02MY).book Page 1 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
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... a used vehicle is dangerous. All inspections and adjustments must be made on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to push-start or pull-start your vehicle to penalties. 4-3 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. • Don't coast with... that enables your vehicle. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. • Don't drive your Mazda with the engine turned off . • Don't operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes. • Don't tamper with existing...
... a used vehicle is dangerous. All inspections and adjustments must be made on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to push-start or pull-start your vehicle to penalties. 4-3 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. • Don't coast with... that enables your vehicle. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. • Don't drive your Mazda with the engine turned off . • Don't operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes. • Don't tamper with existing...
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... enter the cabin. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. Don't run the engine when inside your vehicle before starting the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Idling with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time in an ...poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in deep snow is dangerous. J39L(02MY).book Page 4 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. This gas contains carbon...
... enter the cabin. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. Don't run the engine when inside your vehicle before starting the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Idling with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time in an ...poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in deep snow is dangerous. J39L(02MY).book Page 4 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. This gas contains carbon...
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J39L(02MY).book Page 5 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM 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. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Always be inspected daily, weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid.
J39L(02MY).book Page 5 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM 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. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F Always be inspected daily, weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid.
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...tank of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. This causes the loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs. • Avoid long ...warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. J39L(02MY).book Page 6 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Use these suggestions to...
...tank of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. This causes the loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs. • Avoid long ...warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. J39L(02MY).book Page 6 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Use these suggestions to...
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When driving on ice or in starting, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. If your vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at more traction ... the shift lever back and forth from 1 (D) to 1 or 2 and accelerate slowly. J39L(02MY).book Page 7 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on the front wheels. 4-7 Form No. 8Q36...
When driving on ice or in starting, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. If your vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at more traction ... the shift lever back and forth from 1 (D) to 1 or 2 and accelerate slowly. J39L(02MY).book Page 7 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on the front wheels. 4-7 Form No. 8Q36...
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... ...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 ...5-13 Cruise Control ...5-13 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-20 Meters and Gauges ...5-20 ... Defroster ...5-37 Horn ...5-38 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-38 5-1 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F J39L(02MY).book Page 1 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
... ...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 ...5-13 Cruise Control ...5-13 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-20 Meters and Gauges ...5-20 ... Defroster ...5-37 Horn ...5-38 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-38 5-1 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F J39L(02MY).book Page 1 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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... could occur. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake is moving. J39L(02MY).book Page 2 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, keep the shift lever in P (park) LOCK...
... could occur. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake is moving. J39L(02MY).book Page 2 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, keep the shift lever in P (park) LOCK...
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J39L(02MY).book Page 3 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is started (page 5-24). The warning lights (except brakes) should fasten their seat belts. 2. Occupants should be checked after the engine ... M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in this position. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started . Engine-starting is started in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep will not operate if the shift lever is opened. Make sure the parking brake is...
J39L(02MY).book Page 3 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is started (page 5-24). The warning lights (except brakes) should fasten their seat belts. 2. Occupants should be checked after the engine ... M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in this position. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started . Engine-starting is started in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep will not operate if the shift lever is opened. Make sure the parking brake is...
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...Otherwise, you pump the brake. Don't continue driving when the engine is dangerous. J39L(02MY).book Page 4 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine... let the engine warm up to stop will cause longer stopping distances or even an accident. But the distance required to the brake pedal. After starting the engine, let it idle for more effort, and the brake's power-assist could cause loss of the brakes. If the engine stalls or fails...
...Otherwise, you pump the brake. Don't continue driving when the engine is dangerous. J39L(02MY).book Page 4 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine... let the engine warm up to stop will cause longer stopping distances or even an accident. But the distance required to the brake pedal. After starting the engine, let it idle for more effort, and the brake's power-assist could cause loss of the brakes. If the engine stalls or fails...
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.... Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. J39L(02MY).book Page 5 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the ignition switch in the...
.... Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. J39L(02MY).book Page 5 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the ignition switch in the...
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... Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on . If the warning light remains on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the floor. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as required (page 8-16). 2. Don't drive with the brake system warning light... turn the brake system warning light on at the same time is dangerous. J39L(02MY).book Page 6 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Low brake fluid level warning You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or that it may go closer to have...
... Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on . If the warning light remains on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the floor. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as required (page 8-16). 2. Don't drive with the brake system warning light... turn the brake system warning light on at the same time is dangerous. J39L(02MY).book Page 6 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Low brake fluid level warning You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or that it may go closer to have...
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...Should this occurs, your brakes will feel a slight vibration in an emergency stop under normal circumstances. If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as a substitute for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced ...when the ABS operates. When both lights on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to press down on the brake pedal. J39L(02MY).book Page 7 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit...
...Should this occurs, your brakes will feel a slight vibration in an emergency stop under normal circumstances. If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as a substitute for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced ...when the ABS operates. When both lights on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to press down on the brake pedal. J39L(02MY).book Page 7 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit...
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...lever must be replaced. As soon as shown. A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 to reverse. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in neutral before being shifted to... reverse. then release it slowly. J39L(02MY).book Page 8 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine is dangerous.
...lever must be replaced. As soon as shown. A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 to reverse. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in neutral before being shifted to... reverse. then release it slowly. J39L(02MY).book Page 8 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine is dangerous.
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... must depress the brake pedal and hold in the ACC or ON position). J39L(02MY).book Page 9 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with either a three-speed or four-speed transaxle...
... must depress the brake pedal and hold in the ACC or ON position). J39L(02MY).book Page 9 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with either a three-speed or four-speed transaxle...
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... driving position. The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. 2 (Second) The 2 position is helpful when driving in hard-pulling situations, or for starting on . 5-10 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F D (Drive) D is running faster than idle, don't shift from N or P into a driving gear ... could move suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury. J39L(02MY).book Page 10 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop , the transaxle will roll freely even on the slightest incline...
... driving position. The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. 2 (Second) The 2 position is helpful when driving in hard-pulling situations, or for starting on . 5-10 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F D (Drive) D is running faster than idle, don't shift from N or P into a driving gear ... could move suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury. J39L(02MY).book Page 10 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop , the transaxle will roll freely even on the slightest incline...
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...automatically shifts to overdrive, which prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is in park, the ignition key cannot be shifted from P: 1. Start the engine. 3. To allow engine braking when going down a steep grade, make sure the overdrive button is depressed. Move the shift lever. ... button again. Depress and hold the lock-release button. 4. J39L(02MY).book Page 11 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shift-Lock System For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift-lock, which improves fuel economy and reduces noise. Shift ...
...automatically shifts to overdrive, which prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is in park, the ignition key cannot be shifted from P: 1. Start the engine. 3. To allow engine braking when going down a steep grade, make sure the overdrive button is depressed. Move the shift lever. ... button again. Depress and hold the lock-release button. 4. J39L(02MY).book Page 11 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shift-Lock System For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift-lock, which improves fuel economy and reduces noise. Shift ...
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...grade steepness. 3. Release all brakes while gradually accelerating. 5-12 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F CAUTION If the overdrive-off . Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. J39L(02MY).book Page 12 Thursday, ...November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving O/D OFF indicator light Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to 2 or 1, depending on when the overdrive has been...
...grade steepness. 3. Release all brakes while gradually accelerating. 5-12 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F CAUTION If the overdrive-off . Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. J39L(02MY).book Page 12 Thursday, ...November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving O/D OFF indicator light Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to 2 or 1, depending on when the overdrive has been...