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...the vehicle. Twisted Seat Belts: Twisted seat belts are properly restrained. One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. Never use . Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. In the same collision, occupants ...: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. An accident could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all occupants are dangerous. A seat belt used again. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 ...
...the vehicle. Twisted Seat Belts: Twisted seat belts are properly restrained. One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. Never use . Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. In the same collision, occupants ...: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. An accident could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all occupants are dangerous. A seat belt used again. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 ...
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... the child-restraint system from shifting to the child-restraint system and stay locked on the child-restraint system. To get the seat belt into automatic locking mode by pulling the belt all the way out and connect it around you. To return to its full length. See the section on... a safe area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then again extend it as instructed on it into the automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out to the more comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until you move it . It will retract down to...
... the child-restraint system from shifting to the child-restraint system and stay locked on the child-restraint system. To get the seat belt into automatic locking mode by pulling the belt all the way out and connect it around you. To return to its full length. See the section on... a safe area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then again extend it as instructed on it into the automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out to the more comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until you move it . It will retract down to...
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...Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Place tether equipped child-restraint systems where there are attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to air bags. In your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be effective. WARNING Tethered Child-Restraint Systems Work Only on the type of the retractor. Some child-restraint ... of a tether equipped child-restraint system in the front passenger's seat defeats the safety design of the system and will result in automatic locking mode. 1. If you have a LATCH system or tether, check in the rear seat. To get the retractor into the...
...Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Place tether equipped child-restraint systems where there are attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to air bags. In your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be effective. WARNING Tethered Child-Restraint Systems Work Only on the type of the retractor. Some child-restraint ... of a tether equipped child-restraint system in the front passenger's seat defeats the safety design of the system and will result in automatic locking mode. 1. If you have a LATCH system or tether, check in the rear seat. To get the retractor into the...
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..., 2003 6:29 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. When you remove the child-restraint system, be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. Clicking from the retractor will be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to pull the shoulder belt out of the... anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is in injury. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in the automatic locking mode.
..., 2003 6:29 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. When you remove the child-restraint system, be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. Clicking from the retractor will be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to pull the shoulder belt out of the... anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is in injury. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in the automatic locking mode.
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...If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. 2-30 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the retractor. 4. Clicking from the retractor will be heard... during retraction if the system is always a better location for belt routing instructions. 3. when they do, they are more at risk in automatic locking mode. If the vehicle is seated in the vehicle; Secure the child-restraint system with side and curtain air bags, the impact of inflation...
...If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. 2-30 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the retractor. 4. Clicking from the retractor will be heard... during retraction if the system is always a better location for belt routing instructions. 3. when they do, they are more at risk in automatic locking mode. If the vehicle is seated in the vehicle; Secure the child-restraint system with side and curtain air bags, the impact of inflation...
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... not be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in automatic locking mode. 2-31 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 31 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint...
... not be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in automatic locking mode. 2-31 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 31 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint...
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... 5 seconds and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Transmitter Lock button Unlock button Lock button To lock the doors, press the LOCK button and the hazard warning lights will flash... twice. If the LOCK and UNLOCK button are closed and locked, the horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will automatically lock if one of the doors is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device ...
... 5 seconds and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Transmitter Lock button Unlock button Lock button To lock the doors, press the LOCK button and the hazard warning lights will flash... twice. If the LOCK and UNLOCK button are closed and locked, the horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will automatically lock if one of the doors is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device ...
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... No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Power Door Locks Locking, unlocking with key All doors lock automatically when the driver's door is pushed. All doors unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is... pushed. Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when LOCK is held in the vehicle. To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key into the driver's door lock and turn the...
... No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Power Door Locks Locking, unlocking with key All doors lock automatically when the driver's door is pushed. All doors unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is... pushed. Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when LOCK is held in the vehicle. To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key into the driver's door lock and turn the...
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... damaging the power window system, don't open the window to operate. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the vehicle is dangerous. M Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Opening/closing a window. This... to children. To close more than three windows at once. 3-14 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Make sure the opening To fully open the window automatically, push the switch completely down the switch. Always lock all doors closed.
... damaging the power window system, don't open the window to operate. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the vehicle is dangerous. M Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Opening/closing a window. This... to children. To close more than three windows at once. 3-14 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Make sure the opening To fully open the window automatically, push the switch completely down the switch. Always lock all doors closed.
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... of the tilt switch. Open Close 3-19 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G To tilt, push the rear of the tilt switch. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened and closed by hand. Close M Slide Operation To open to any position, press the rear of the slide switch. ...To close , press the front of the slide switch. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Sunshade The sunshade can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. To avoid damaging the sunshade, don't push up CAUTION The sunshade...
... of the tilt switch. Open Close 3-19 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G To tilt, push the rear of the tilt switch. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened and closed by hand. Close M Slide Operation To open to any position, press the rear of the slide switch. ...To close , press the front of the slide switch. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Sunshade The sunshade can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. To avoid damaging the sunshade, don't push up CAUTION The sunshade...
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... of headlights from cars at the rear. Mirror defroster* To turn the ignition switch to cancel the automatic dimming function. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in...
... of headlights from cars at the rear. Mirror defroster* To turn the ignition switch to cancel the automatic dimming function. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in...
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Your vehicle is dangerous. Instead, shift to P with an automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with antifreeze-but never more ... go faster than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on snow and ice covered roads. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to be used all year around. Cold reduces battery capacity. • Use only cold-weather engine...Block the rear wheels. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper...
Your vehicle is dangerous. Instead, shift to P with an automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with antifreeze-but never more ... go faster than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on snow and ice covered roads. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to be used all year around. Cold reduces battery capacity. • Use only cold-weather engine...Block the rear wheels. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper...
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Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-18 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-22 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-25 Meters and Gauges ...5-25 Warning/Indicator ... HomeLink Wireless Control System* ...5-46 *Some models. 5-1 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 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 ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-18 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-22 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-25 Meters and Gauges ...5-25 Warning/Indicator ... HomeLink Wireless Control System* ...5-46 *Some models. 5-1 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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...the driver's seat, always set . J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the key in at the ACC position, then...dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to protect against theft. Remove the key only when the vehicle is in P with an automatic transaxle or in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to lock. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake is not set...
...the driver's seat, always set . J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the key in at the ACC position, then...dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to protect against theft. Remove the key only when the vehicle is in P with an automatic transaxle or in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to lock. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake is not set...
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... system meets all the way and shift into neutral (N). The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not pushed down all the way. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in P or N. 5-3 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in park (P). ... spark ignition system. It will operate. START The engine is started . J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 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.
... system meets all the way and shift into neutral (N). The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not pushed down all the way. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in P or N. 5-3 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in park (P). ... spark ignition system. It will operate. START The engine is started . J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 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.
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Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. 5-4 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Otherwise, you can stop will be started without use . Should power-assist fail, you... may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and...
Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. 5-4 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Otherwise, you can stop will be started without use . Should power-assist fail, you... may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and...
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... as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)* The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-8 *Some models....lock up a wedge of each wheel. This is about to the ON position. Should this occurs, your brakes will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. When both lights on the road surface). If one is normal when the ABS operates. The driver will feel...
... as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)* The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-8 *Some models....lock up a wedge of each wheel. This is about to the ON position. Should this occurs, your brakes will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. When both lights on the road surface). If one is normal when the ABS operates. The driver will feel...
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... transaxle. R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to shift (The ignition switch must be in Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-7). 5-11...
... transaxle. R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to shift (The ignition switch must be in Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-7). 5-11...
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J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are on. Engine braking cannot be applied when decelerating which could move suddenly, causing an accident ... in P. From a stop, the transaxle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear/5-gear* sequence. *3.0-liter engine model 5-12 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G If this is the normal driving position. CAUTION Do not shift...
J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are on. Engine braking cannot be applied when decelerating which could move suddenly, causing an accident ... in P. From a stop, the transaxle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. The vehicle will automatically shift through a 4-gear/5-gear* sequence. *3.0-liter engine model 5-12 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G If this is the normal driving position. CAUTION Do not shift...
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...the gear will flash twice to D. M2 is desired. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates. Gear position...to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down . 5-13 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Shift position indicator Gear position indicator To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from D to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is helpful for the selected gear illuminates...
...the gear will flash twice to D. M2 is desired. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates. Gear position...to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down . 5-13 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Shift position indicator Gear position indicator To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from D to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is helpful for the selected gear illuminates...