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...:16 AM 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ......4Fuel Requirements ...4Emission Control System ...4Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ...4- 2 2 3 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 Flooded Area ...4-10 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing...
...:16 AM 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ......4Fuel Requirements ...4Emission Control System ...4Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ...4- 2 2 3 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 Flooded Area ...4-10 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing...
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... smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. Use these suggestions to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for long. • Don't drive constantly at high speeds. •...to help save money on a tank of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. • Don't tow a trailer. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 7 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous.
... smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. Use these suggestions to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for long. • Don't drive constantly at high speeds. •...to help save money on a tank of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. • Don't tow a trailer. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 7 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous.
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J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 12 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. • The maximum GCWR is recommended. 4-12 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G It must not ...Don't exceed front and rear GAWR (gross axle weight rating) and GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating). Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you must be affected. CAUTION Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,000 km (600 miles) of the trailer and load plus cargo), trailer hitch, vehicle ...
J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 12 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. • The maximum GCWR is recommended. 4-12 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G It must not ...Don't exceed front and rear GAWR (gross axle weight rating) and GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating). Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you must be affected. CAUTION Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,000 km (600 miles) of the trailer and load plus cargo), trailer hitch, vehicle ...
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J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 13 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to 15% DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER LOAD Front Rear 60% 40% The optional 4-Seasons Package: Including ... load Trailer load TRAILERTONGUE LOAD Tongue load/ Trailer load × 100 = 10% to meet the requirements in this table. Vehicles with the 4-Seasons Package can tow a heavier trailer and carry more cargo weight than standard-equipped vehicles.
J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 13 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to 15% DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER LOAD Front Rear 60% 40% The optional 4-Seasons Package: Including ... load Trailer load TRAILERTONGUE LOAD Tongue load/ Trailer load × 100 = 10% to meet the requirements in this table. Vehicles with the 4-Seasons Package can tow a heavier trailer and carry more cargo weight than standard-equipped vehicles.
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...When the trailer load is dangerous. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 14 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Tow Loads: Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerous as a result of the vehicle being rear-ended. Trailer Loading: Loading the trailer ...toward the rear. Doing so could result in the front is dangerous. Try to reduce the possibility of the trailer and cargo). When not towing a trailer, remove the trailer hitch (if detachable) to load the trailer with more than in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both....
...When the trailer load is dangerous. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 14 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Tow Loads: Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerous as a result of the vehicle being rear-ended. Trailer Loading: Loading the trailer ...toward the rear. Doing so could result in the front is dangerous. Try to reduce the possibility of the trailer and cargo). When not towing a trailer, remove the trailer hitch (if detachable) to load the trailer with more than in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both....
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...If the hitch is removed, seal any that stiffens the bumper as it will change the vehicle height. • Don't use a temporary spare when towing. 4-15 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G This action will reduce the bumper's performance. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 15 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:...16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Unsecured Hitch: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other foreign elements from ...
...If the hitch is removed, seal any that stiffens the bumper as it will change the vehicle height. • Don't use a temporary spare when towing. 4-15 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G This action will reduce the bumper's performance. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 15 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:...16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Unsecured Hitch: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other foreign elements from ...
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...systems. Have a recreational vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn signals each time before towing it day or night. Make sure the safety chain is dangerous. M Trailer Lights Trailer lights must be used as required before driving.... your trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 16 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing M Safety Chains Safety chains must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. If damage occurs to the hitch. M Trailer Brakes ...
...systems. Have a recreational vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn signals each time before towing it day or night. Make sure the safety chain is dangerous. M Trailer Lights Trailer lights must be used as required before driving.... your trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 16 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing M Safety Chains Safety chains must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. If damage occurs to the hitch. M Trailer Brakes ...
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...and trailer lights and all lights and connections after driving a short distance. Inspect for towing purposes. Driving • Your Mazda will handle differently with turns that your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Before starting out, inspect the operation of control and result in ...increases with a trailer. Slow down position. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 17 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing M Trailer Towing Tips • Verify that are driver error, excessive speed, and improper trailer loading.
...and trailer lights and all lights and connections after driving a short distance. Inspect for towing purposes. Driving • Your Mazda will handle differently with turns that your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Before starting out, inspect the operation of control and result in ...increases with a trailer. Slow down position. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 17 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing M Trailer Towing Tips • Verify that are driver error, excessive speed, and improper trailer loading.
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... and use lower gears to prevent sharp or prolonged turning. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 18 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to cool.
... and use lower gears to prevent sharp or prolonged turning. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 18 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to cool.
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...Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 19... Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Parking Always make sure the tires of the front tires against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. Avoid parking on an incline...
...Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 19... Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Parking Always make sure the tires of the front tires against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. Avoid parking on an incline...
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...if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Even if the light goes off, have the brakes inspected immediately. Have it towed to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-6 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G Don't drive with the brake system warning light on ,... and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. WARNING Brake Warning Light: Driving with this light remains on , the rear wheels could ...
...if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Even if the light goes off, have the brakes inspected immediately. Have it towed to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-6 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G Don't drive with the brake system warning light on ,... and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. WARNING Brake Warning Light: Driving with this light remains on , the rear wheels could ...
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J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 25 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps M Brake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on at the same time (page 5-27). 5-25 Form No. 8R21-... the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. In either case, it towed to stop the vehicle. 1. Have it will take longer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Even if the light goes off the right-of-way. Drive to push or that some components are...
J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 25 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps M Brake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on at the same time (page 5-27). 5-25 Form No. 8R21-... the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. In either case, it towed to stop the vehicle. 1. Have it will take longer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Even if the light goes off the right-of-way. Drive to push or that some components are...
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... ABS Warning Light CAUTION Don't run the engine if oil pressure is turned to the ON position. When both lights on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the light. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible. If the light remains on , the rear wheels could result... inspect the engine oil level (page 8-9). If the check engine light flashes continuously, decrease your vehicle towed to the nearest service station or to have your speed and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. It is missing or not tightened securely. ...
... ABS Warning Light CAUTION Don't run the engine if oil pressure is turned to the ON position. When both lights on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the light. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible. If the light remains on , the rear wheels could result... inspect the engine oil level (page 8-9). If the check engine light flashes continuously, decrease your vehicle towed to the nearest service station or to have your speed and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. It is missing or not tightened securely. ...
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... . • Check local regulations about the use of the steering wheel. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 37 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn To sound the horn, press around the mark of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is a traffic hazard and that your...
... . • Check local regulations about the use of the steering wheel. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 37 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn To sound the horn, press around the mark of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is a traffic hazard and that your...
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J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7- 2 Flat Tire ...7- 3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7- 3 Changing a Flat Tire ...7- 8 Overheating ...7-15 Overheating ...7-15 Emergency Starting ...7-17 Starting a Flooded Engine ...7-17 Jump-Starting ...7-17 Push-Starting ...7-19 Emergency Towing ...7-20 Towing Description ...7-20 Tiedown Hooks ...7-21 Recreational Towing ...7-21 7-1 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G Parking in an Emergency ...7- 2 Parking in an emergency.
J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7- 2 Flat Tire ...7- 3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7- 3 Changing a Flat Tire ...7- 8 Overheating ...7-15 Overheating ...7-15 Emergency Starting ...7-17 Starting a Flooded Engine ...7-17 Jump-Starting ...7-17 Push-Starting ...7-19 Emergency Towing ...7-20 Towing Description ...7-20 Tiedown Hooks ...7-21 Recreational Towing ...7-21 7-1 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G Parking in an Emergency ...7- 2 Parking in an emergency.
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... stop on . • Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is a traffic hazard and that your vehicle is being towed. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that they must take extreme caution when near a roadway. NOTE • The turn signals will flash at once...
... stop on . • Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is a traffic hazard and that your vehicle is being towed. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that they must take extreme caution when near a roadway. NOTE • The turn signals will flash at once...
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... tire because it has been designed only for your vehicle at the same time. 1. For side-spoiler equipped vehicles, remove the fasteners on your Mazda. • Do not tow a trailer while using this tire. • Use only one temporary spare tire on both sides of removal. • After installing the side spoiler...
... tire because it has been designed only for your vehicle at the same time. 1. For side-spoiler equipped vehicles, remove the fasteners on your Mazda. • Do not tow a trailer while using this tire. • Use only one temporary spare tire on both sides of removal. • After installing the side spoiler...
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...Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description We recommend that towing be followed. CAUTION Don't tow the vehicle pointed backward with sling-type equipment. CAUTION Wheel dollies Don't tow with driving wheels on the ground, release the parking brake. 7-20 Form... No. 8R21-EA-02G A towed vehicle usually should have its front wheels off the ground. When towing with the rear wheels on the ground. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the transaxle. This could damage your ...
...Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description We recommend that towing be followed. CAUTION Don't tow the vehicle pointed backward with sling-type equipment. CAUTION Wheel dollies Don't tow with driving wheels on the ground, release the parking brake. 7-20 Form... No. 8R21-EA-02G A towed vehicle usually should have its front wheels off the ground. When towing with the rear wheels on the ground. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the transaxle. This could damage your ...
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... " (page 7-20) and " Tiedown Hooks " (page 7-21) and carefully follow the instructions. They are designed ONLY for towing will damage the bumper. Using them for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. M Tiedown Hooks-Front M Tiedown Hook-Rear 7-21 Form No. ...8R21-EA-02G CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for towing. The transaxle is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 21 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM In Case of an Emergency Emergency...
... " (page 7-20) and " Tiedown Hooks " (page 7-21) and carefully follow the instructions. They are designed ONLY for towing will damage the bumper. Using them for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. M Tiedown Hooks-Front M Tiedown Hook-Rear 7-21 Form No. ...8R21-EA-02G CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for towing. The transaxle is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. J16L_8R21-EA-02G.book Page 21 Saturday, June 8, 2002 11:16 AM In Case of an Emergency Emergency...
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... vehicle is operated mainly where none of idling or low-speed operation • Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates • Towing a trailer NOTE After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. 8-3 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
... vehicle is operated mainly where none of idling or low-speed operation • Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates • Towing a trailer NOTE After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. 8-3 Form No. 8R21-EA-02G