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...) Center console (page 6-51) Power window lock switch (page 3-15) Hood release handle (page 3-17) Cup holder (page 6-48) Trunk Release Button (page 3-10) Parking brake (page 5-5) Storage pocket (page 6-50) Lighter (page 6-47) Steering column release lever (page 3-25) Ashtray (page 6-48) Ignition switch (page 5-2) Climate control system (page 6-2) 1-2 *Some...
...) Center console (page 6-51) Power window lock switch (page 3-15) Hood release handle (page 3-17) Cup holder (page 6-48) Trunk Release Button (page 3-10) Parking brake (page 5-5) Storage pocket (page 6-50) Lighter (page 6-47) Steering column release lever (page 3-25) Ashtray (page 6-48) Ignition switch (page 5-2) Climate control system (page 6-2) 1-2 *Some...
Owner's Manual
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...-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Antenna (page 6-16) Brake lights/Taillights (page 8-30) High-mount brake light (page 8-30) Rear window defroster (page 5-44) Trunk lid (page 3-10) Power windows (page 3-14) Tires (page 8-26) Taillight (page 8-30...
...-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Antenna (page 6-16) Brake lights/Taillights (page 8-30) High-mount brake light (page 8-30) Rear window defroster (page 5-44) Trunk lid (page 3-10) Power windows (page 3-14) Tires (page 8-26) Taillight (page 8-30...
Owner's Manual
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..., June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats M Seat Recline To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. During sudden braking or a collision, you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Lever Make sure the lever returns to its upright position, make sure it forward...
..., June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats M Seat Recline To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. During sudden braking or a collision, you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Lever Make sure the lever returns to its upright position, make sure it forward...
Owner's Manual
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... because excessive use the switch to the front or back and hold it. Reclining switch Slide lifter switch 2-6 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G During sudden braking or a collision, you don't get the full protection from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous because you can damage...
... because excessive use the switch to the front or back and hold it. Reclining switch Slide lifter switch 2-6 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G During sudden braking or a collision, you don't get the full protection from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous because you can damage...
Owner's Manual
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... on the rear package tray. Don't stack cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear package tray is particularly dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can allow them to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. After returning the seatback...
... on the rear package tray. Don't stack cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear package tray is particularly dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can allow them to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. After returning the seatback...
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...8226; Are all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. See ...Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Always be inspected daily, weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda...
...8226; Are all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. See ...Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Always be inspected daily, weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda...
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...down on rough roads. • Keep the tires properly inflated. • Don't carry unnecessary weight. • Don't rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. • Keep the wheels in correct alignment. • Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for long. ...Keep the engine tuned. Any loss of fuel. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for extended periods of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of your...
...down on rough roads. • Keep the tires properly inflated. • Don't carry unnecessary weight. • Don't rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. • Keep the wheels in correct alignment. • Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for long. ...Keep the engine tuned. Any loss of fuel. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for extended periods of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of your...
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... and accelerate slowly. Don't hold the pedal down motion. The sudden change in starting on slippery surfaces is necessary to downshift on the brake pedal. • If you must rock the vehicle to press down on slippery surfaces, be very careful. Continue to free it is dangerous...vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, don't pump the brakes. If your vehicle is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down constantly. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the ...
... and accelerate slowly. Don't hold the pedal down motion. The sudden change in starting on slippery surfaces is necessary to downshift on the brake pedal. • If you must rock the vehicle to press down on slippery surfaces, be very careful. Continue to free it is dangerous...vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, don't pump the brakes. If your vehicle is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down constantly. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the ...
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...studded tires. In some extreme climates you may find it could be greatly affected and result in freezing weather as the parking brake may freeze. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3...the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but don't use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page 8-20). • Don't use the parking brake in an accident. Cold reduces battery capacity. • Use only cold-weather engine oil (page 8-10). • Inspect the ignition system for damage ...
...studded tires. In some extreme climates you may find it could be greatly affected and result in freezing weather as the parking brake may freeze. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3...the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but don't use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page 8-20). • Don't use the parking brake in an accident. Cold reduces battery capacity. • Use only cold-weather engine oil (page 8-10). • Inspect the ignition system for damage ...
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... wet or the engine could result in the vehicle. CAUTION Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. Dry the brakes by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in a serious accident. You can cause an accident or vehicle damage. Increased stopping distance or ... the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
... wet or the engine could result in the vehicle. CAUTION Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. Dry the brakes by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in a serious accident. You can cause an accident or vehicle damage. Increased stopping distance or ... the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... removed. WARNING Removing the Key: It's dangerous to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is not set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in at the ACC position, then turn the key from... and a serious accident could cause an accident. Not Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is parked. 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...
... removed. WARNING Removing the Key: It's dangerous to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is not set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in at the ACC position, then turn the key from... and a serious accident could cause an accident. Not Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is parked. 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...
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...2. Make sure the parking brake is started (page 5-29). The brake warning light can be heard when the driver's door is not in this position. If you release the key; J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the... 5-3 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G then it returns to the ON position, the sound of radio noise. 1. NOTE Engine-starting is started . Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all the way. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep sound...
...2. Make sure the parking brake is started (page 5-29). The brake warning light can be heard when the driver's door is not in this position. If you release the key; J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the... 5-3 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G then it returns to the ON position, the sound of radio noise. 1. NOTE Engine-starting is started . Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all the way. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep sound...
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Should power-assist fail, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. 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 NOTE • In extremely cold weather, below -18... than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up without operating the accelerator. • Whether cold or warm, ...
Should power-assist fail, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. 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 NOTE • In extremely cold weather, below -18... than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up without operating the accelerator. • Whether cold or warm, ...
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... vehicle pulling to a lower gear when going down steep hills. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Parking Brake WARNING Coasting with the Engine Off: Continuing to coast when the engine is stalled or turned off , find a safe place to stop. Light...
... vehicle pulling to a lower gear when going down steep hills. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Parking Brake WARNING Coasting with the Engine Off: Continuing to coast when the engine is stalled or turned off , find a safe place to stop. Light...
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...June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the light stays on when the parking brake is harder to push or that the pedal... may notice that it will take longer to the release position while holding in the START or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released, you may go closer to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. After adding fluid, check...
...June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the light stays on when the parking brake is harder to push or that the pedal... may notice that it will take longer to the release position while holding in the START or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released, you may go closer to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. After adding fluid, check...
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... under normal circumstances. When both lights on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your brakes may turn the brake system warning light on is released, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Even if the light goes off, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-7 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G WARNING...
... under normal circumstances. When both lights on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your brakes may turn the brake system warning light on is released, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Even if the light goes off, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-7 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G WARNING...
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... on ABS as possible. Don't drive with a normal braking system may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. 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... the wheels skid. 5-8 *Some models. Should this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible. A vehicle with both lights are on the brake pedal. When both lights on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to press down on at the same time is turned to ...
... on ABS as possible. Don't drive with a normal braking system may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. 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... the wheels skid. 5-8 *Some models. Should this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible. A vehicle with both lights are on the brake pedal. When both lights on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to press down on at the same time is turned to ...
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...should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-9 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in tire speed could cause the ...comes on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. The brakes could lead to skid. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine ...
...should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-9 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in tire speed could cause the ...comes on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. The brakes could lead to skid. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine ...
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...) 66 km/h (41 mph) Downshifting When you need more speed. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting 2.3-liter engine For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4... 4 to overwork. Shifting to R. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-10 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. • Make sure the vehicle comes to a ...
...) 66 km/h (41 mph) Downshifting When you need more speed. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting 2.3-liter engine For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4... 4 to overwork. Shifting to R. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-10 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. • Make sure the vehicle comes to a ...