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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 67 67 69 82 93 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 110 110 115 119 129 131 138 Roadside Emergencies Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Overheating Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 140 140 140 141 151 152 158 164 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 165 175 Cleaning Repairing paint chips Underbody preservation 176 177 181 2
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 67 67 69 82 93 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 110 110 115 119 129 131 138 Roadside Emergencies Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Overheating Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 140 140 140 141 151 152 158 164 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 165 175 Cleaning Repairing paint chips Underbody preservation 176 177 181 2
Owner's Manual
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.... Instrument Cluster Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is engaged. NOTE: If the light continues to the transmission could occur. NOTE: If the light continues to flash have the system serviced. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has... turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Turns off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the transmission control switch (TCS).
.... Instrument Cluster Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is engaged. NOTE: If the light continues to the transmission could occur. NOTE: If the light continues to flash have the system serviced. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has... turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Turns off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the transmission control switch (TCS).
Owner's Manual
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...control. Note: When you shut off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle, the transmission will illuminate on the end of the Driving chapter. 56 To return to the Automatic Transmission Operation section of O/D ON/OFF the gearshift lever. The O/D Off indicator light will operate in... all gears except overdrive. The O/D Off indicator light will automatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode. Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the instrument cluster. OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is erased.
...control. Note: When you shut off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle, the transmission will illuminate on the end of the Driving chapter. 56 To return to the Automatic Transmission Operation section of O/D ON/OFF the gearshift lever. The O/D Off indicator light will operate in... all gears except overdrive. The O/D Off indicator light will automatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode. Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the instrument cluster. OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is erased.
Owner's Manual
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... equipped with Autolamps, this will be disabled for that : • The parking brake is set. • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • The ignition switch is in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Not a good idea. The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by...
... equipped with Autolamps, this will be disabled for that : • The parking brake is set. • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • The ignition switch is in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Not a good idea. The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by...
Owner's Manual
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...accelerator when you have difficulty starting . For more information on starting is not running. 5 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift 2 lever and allows key removal. 3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Key position when driving. 5. Preparing to operate while... lights illuminated. Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 110 WARNING: In the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake....
...accelerator when you have difficulty starting . For more information on starting is not running. 5 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift 2 lever and allows key removal. 3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Key position when driving. 5. Preparing to operate while... lights illuminated. Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 110 WARNING: In the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake....
Owner's Manual
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... speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle in dry grass or other enclosed areas. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 111 For more instructions. Exhaust fumes can start the engine. Always open the garage door before you...
... speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle in dry grass or other enclosed areas. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 111 For more instructions. Exhaust fumes can start the engine. Always open the garage door before you...
Owner's Manual
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Push the clutch pedal to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 If there is set. 2. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the floor. 3. If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. This condition may occur when: • front wheels are turned • front wheel is in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is against the curb 112 Make sure the parking brake is difficulty in P (Park).
Push the clutch pedal to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 If there is set. 2. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the floor. 3. If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. This condition may occur when: • front wheels are turned • front wheel is in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is against the curb 112 Make sure the parking brake is difficulty in P (Park).
Owner's Manual
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...To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to decrease the driver's effort in 1 (First) (manual transmission). BRAKE WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is turned off), you can be adversely affected. Since the parking...of your vehicle in an emergency. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in steering the vehicle. NOTE: The parking brake is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with the parking brake on the ...
...To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to decrease the driver's effort in 1 (First) (manual transmission). BRAKE WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is turned off), you can be adversely affected. Since the parking...of your vehicle in an emergency. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in steering the vehicle. NOTE: The parking brake is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with the parking brake on the ...
Owner's Manual
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...drive your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is depressed. WARNING: In the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should... the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. If it is equipped with ignition in the Roadside emergencies chapter. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is possible that the brakelamps are not operating properly. Driving WARNING: Loaded ...
...drive your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is depressed. WARNING: In the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should... the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. If it is equipped with ignition in the Roadside emergencies chapter. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is possible that the brakelamps are not operating properly. Driving WARNING: Loaded ...
Owner's Manual
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... durability of the vehicle. To put your authorized Mazda dealership. This operation is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may have firm and/or soft shifts. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from P (Park)...another position. This feature is latched in the vehicle computer. WARNING: If the parking brake is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. Driving WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is designed to increase durability, and provide ...
... durability of the vehicle. To put your authorized Mazda dealership. This operation is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may have firm and/or soft shifts. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from P (Park)...another position. This feature is latched in the vehicle computer. WARNING: If the parking brake is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. Driving WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is designed to increase durability, and provide ...
Owner's Manual
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...braking is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Driving To put your vehicle. This will not be started and is turned off. 121 Always come to roll. Drive (not shown)... Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for the best fuel economy. The O/D OFF lamp will illuminate the O/D OFF lamp and...
...braking is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Driving To put your vehicle. This will not be started and is turned off. 121 Always come to roll. Drive (not shown)... Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for the best fuel economy. The O/D OFF lamp will illuminate the O/D OFF lamp and...
Owner's Manual
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... lever in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Forced downshifts • Allowed in the neutral position. 3. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) 1 2 3 4 5 R Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully...
... lever in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Forced downshifts • Allowed in the neutral position. 3. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) 1 2 3 4 5 R Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully...
Owner's Manual
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... neutral position and wait at a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse). Driving Recommended shift speeds Downshift according to do so may damage the transmission. 2. Make sure that protects the transmission from : 2H or 4H 4L 5 (Overdrive) - 4 88 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (22 mph) 4-3 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (18 mph...
... neutral position and wait at a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse). Driving Recommended shift speeds Downshift according to do so may damage the transmission. 2. Make sure that protects the transmission from : 2H or 4H 4L 5 (Overdrive) - 4 88 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (22 mph) 4-3 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (18 mph...
Owner's Manual
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...-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to the transmission may move unexpectedly and injure someone. If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low is selected while the vehicle is normal and...by shifting from 4WD Low for concern. Apply the brake and shift into 1 (First). 3. Four-wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may occur. Refer to Shifting to/from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in mud or ...
...-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to the transmission may move unexpectedly and injure someone. If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low is selected while the vehicle is normal and...by shifting from 4WD Low for concern. Apply the brake and shift into 1 (First). 3. Four-wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may occur. Refer to Shifting to/from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in mud or ...
Owner's Manual
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... conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. on the accelerator in N (Neutral); Maintain steering wheel control at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may overheat. 126 You should either know the terrain or examine maps of 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the LOW RANGE light in your.... Driving Shifting to/from the outside. For more information on indicating the shift is specially equipped for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may occur. Press lightly on vehicles equipped with an automatic...
... conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. on the accelerator in N (Neutral); Maintain steering wheel control at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may overheat. 126 You should either know the terrain or examine maps of 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the LOW RANGE light in your.... Driving Shifting to/from the outside. For more information on indicating the shift is specially equipped for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may occur. Press lightly on vehicles equipped with an automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... fluids should be checked or changed , if necessary. Once through high water, drive slowly. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are not to a lower gear and drive steadily through deep water where the transmission vent tube is required. Drive straight up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. When climbing... on the other side of the vehicle. Driving WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over the crest. The tires may allow water into the transmission and cause internal...
... fluids should be checked or changed , if necessary. Once through high water, drive slowly. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are not to a lower gear and drive steadily through deep water where the transmission vent tube is required. Drive straight up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. When climbing... on the other side of the vehicle. Driving WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over the crest. The tires may allow water into the transmission and cause internal...
Owner's Manual
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...starting from a full stop the vehicle as quickly as you are carrying a heavy load. Never drive through deep water where the transmission vent tube is desired. Once through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially if the depth is not known....for stopping. Drive slower than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed control will cancel automatically. Resume speed with accelerator pedal. Automatic transmissions may drop considerably, especially if you and other vehicle. Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle may...
...starting from a full stop the vehicle as quickly as you are carrying a heavy load. Never drive through deep water where the transmission vent tube is desired. Once through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially if the depth is not known....for stopping. Drive slower than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed control will cancel automatically. Resume speed with accelerator pedal. Automatic transmissions may drop considerably, especially if you and other vehicle. Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle may...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer must fall within that the weight of occupants, cargo and equipment being carried is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any additional equipment, refer to or less than the total axle reserve capacity (TARC) weight. restrict the number of occupants or amount of your...
... trailer must fall within that the weight of occupants, cargo and equipment being carried is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any additional equipment, refer to or less than the total axle reserve capacity (TARC) weight. restrict the number of occupants or amount of your...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer weight your vehicle can carry/tow 1. It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in this chapter) for your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. kg (lbs.) Regular Cab All 2,177 (4,800) 744 (1,640) Maximum frontal area of trailer m2 ...so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. Engine 4x2 w/manual transmission Rear axle Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR - Towing a trailer places an additional load on your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts...
... trailer weight your vehicle can carry/tow 1. It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in this chapter) for your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. kg (lbs.) Regular Cab All 2,177 (4,800) 744 (1,640) Maximum frontal area of trailer m2 ...so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. Engine 4x2 w/manual transmission Rear axle Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR - Towing a trailer places an additional load on your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Driving 4x2 w/manual transmission For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1, 000 ft.) elevation. To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your ...vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). 4x4 w/manual transmission Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR - Engine 132 Maximum trailer weight is shown. The combined weight of terms used in this...
...vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Driving 4x2 w/manual transmission For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1, 000 ft.) elevation. To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your ...vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). 4x4 w/manual transmission Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR - Engine 132 Maximum trailer weight is shown. The combined weight of terms used in this...