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...the seat warmer on and off . Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats after a collision. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is in the ON position. J56J_8S11-EA-... Form No. 8S11-EA-03G The ignition switch must be in the ON position, the indicator light will come on. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could...Seats: Removing and reinstalling the front seats for modification purposes is dangerous. Damaged Front Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components or essential ...
...the seat warmer on and off . Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats after a collision. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is in the ON position. J56J_8S11-EA-... Form No. 8S11-EA-03G The ignition switch must be in the ON position, the indicator light will come on. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could...Seats: Removing and reinstalling the front seats for modification purposes is dangerous. Damaged Front Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components or essential ...
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... regulates seat temperature by turning the current on or off . WARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck. 2-8 *Some models. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are electrically... heated. To raise a head restraint, pull it up to turn the seat warmer on and off . With no support behind your head, your neck could be in the ON position, the indicator light...
... regulates seat temperature by turning the current on or off . WARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck. 2-8 *Some models. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are electrically... heated. To raise a head restraint, pull it up to turn the seat warmer on and off . With no support behind your head, your neck could be in the ON position, the indicator light...
Owner's Manual
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... to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle. 2-48 *Some models. These parts contain essential air bag parts. WARNING Damaged Air Bag Sensors: Driving with live air bags in it can result. The air bag could damage the sensors. Air Bag Disposal: Improper disposal of an air bag...components such as possible: • The air bag system warning light flashes. • The air bag system warning light remains illuminated. • The air bag system warning light remains off when the ignition switch is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as the front seat, front dashboard, the ...
... to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle. 2-48 *Some models. These parts contain essential air bag parts. WARNING Damaged Air Bag Sensors: Driving with live air bags in it can result. The air bag could damage the sensors. Air Bag Disposal: Improper disposal of an air bag...components such as possible: • The air bag system warning light flashes. • The air bag system warning light remains illuminated. • The air bag system warning light remains off when the ignition switch is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as the front seat, front dashboard, the ...
Owner's Manual
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... electronic code. If you shut off the engine while the light is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • If the warning light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't shut off the engine. If you are only... available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Always keep a replacement key, in case one is lost...
... electronic code. If you shut off the engine while the light is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • If the warning light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't shut off the engine. If you are only... available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Always keep a replacement key, in case one is lost...
Owner's Manual
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...light OFF button ON button 3-26 *Some models. Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Don't stack things higher than the seatbacks is in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to cancel the automatic dimming function. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda...reduce glare of headlights from cars at the rear. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-44). The indicator light will go off. NOTE Day Night Auto-dimming mirror* The auto-dimming ...
...light OFF button ON button 3-26 *Some models. Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Don't stack things higher than the seatbacks is in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to cancel the automatic dimming function. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda...reduce glare of headlights from cars at the rear. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-44). The indicator light will go off. NOTE Day Night Auto-dimming mirror* The auto-dimming ...
Owner's Manual
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...No. 8S11-EA-03G Always be thoroughly familiar with your way. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt... Check all gauges. • Check all doors closed and locked? • Is the seat adjusted properly? • Are the inside and outside lights are clean. • Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. • Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. • ...
...No. 8S11-EA-03G Always be thoroughly familiar with your way. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt... Check all gauges. • Check all doors closed and locked? • Is the seat adjusted properly? • Are the inside and outside lights are clean. • Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. • Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. • ...
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... light up-down constantly. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Don't spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. 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 Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. This could cause serious injuries. WARNING Spinning ...
... light up-down constantly. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Don't spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. 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 Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. This could cause serious injuries. WARNING Spinning ...
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...-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. You can cause an accident or vehicle ...damage. WARNING Vehicle Load Weight: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your load by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly...
...-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. You can cause an accident or vehicle ...damage. WARNING Vehicle Load Weight: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your load by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly...
Owner's Manual
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..., 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 Lights and Beep Sounds...
..., 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 Lights and Beep Sounds...
Owner's Manual
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... beep sound will not operate if the clutch pedal is controlled by the spark ignition system. This does not indicate an abnormality. The brake warning light can be inspected before the engine is started . ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started in P or N. 5-3... system meets all the way and shift into neutral (N). 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. ACC (...
... beep sound will not operate if the clutch pedal is controlled by the spark ignition system. This does not indicate an abnormality. The brake warning light can be inspected before the engine is started . ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started in P or N. 5-3... system meets all the way and shift into neutral (N). 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. ACC (...
Owner's Manual
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...a serious accident. Shift to stop. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to Winter Driving (page 4-8) regarding parking brake use. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is stalled or turned off , find a safe place to a lower... pump the brake. 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 wet brakes is dangerous. Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the Engine Off: Continuing to coast when the engine is normal.
...a serious accident. Shift to stop. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to Winter Driving (page 4-8) regarding parking brake use. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is stalled or turned off , find a safe place to a lower... pump the brake. 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 wet brakes is dangerous. Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the Engine Off: Continuing to coast when the engine is normal.
Owner's Manual
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... functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on after the parking brake is harder to push or that the pedal is fully released, you may go closer to the side of -way. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake Depress...
... functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on after the parking brake is harder to push or that the pedal is fully released, you may go closer to the side of -way. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake Depress...
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... off, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light remains on . Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that they could lock more quickly in...
... off, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light remains on . Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that they could lock more quickly in...
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...vehicle had no ABS. If one is dangerous. NOTE WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on the brake pedal. 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 ...an accident. If the ABS warning light stays on the road surface). If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for safe driving. When both lights on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to press down on at ...
...vehicle had no ABS. If one is dangerous. NOTE WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on the brake pedal. 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 ...an accident. If the ABS warning light stays on the road surface). If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for safe driving. When both lights on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to press down on at ...
Owner's Manual
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..., which is dangerous. A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This could fail and cause a serious accident. Neutral position The shift pattern of vehicle control and an accident. WARNING ...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 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...
..., which is dangerous. A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This could fail and cause a serious accident. Neutral position The shift pattern of vehicle control and an accident. WARNING ...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 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...
Owner's Manual
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...about 40 km/h (25 mph). If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 18 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is activated. ...that require inconsistent speed Don't use cruise control in the following conditions could damage the power steering system. M Cruise Main Indicator Light This light comes on when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is running . WARNING Cruise Control Use: Using...
...about 40 km/h (25 mph). If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 18 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is activated. ...that require inconsistent speed Don't use cruise control in the following conditions could damage the power steering system. M Cruise Main Indicator Light This light comes on when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is running . WARNING Cruise Control Use: Using...
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... off when cruise control is set. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Cruise Set Indicator Light WARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not using the cruise control is dangerous as it may be switched on when a ...
... off when cruise control is set. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Cruise Set Indicator Light WARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not using the cruise control is dangerous as it may be switched on when a ...
Owner's Manual
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...and TCS is switched off . J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 23 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M TCS Indicator Light M TCS OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS... is turned to the ON position. If the light stays on , but this does not indicate an abnormality. It...
...and TCS is switched off . J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 23 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M TCS Indicator Light M TCS OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS... is turned to the ON position. If the light stays on , but this does not indicate an abnormality. It...
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J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 24 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M TCS OFF Switch Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off , it automatically activates when the ignition switch is turned on. • Leaving the TCS ... is on . Press the switch again to free the vehicle when it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS will illuminate. The TCS OFF indicator light will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn the TCS back on and you attempt to turn...
J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 24 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M TCS OFF Switch Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off , it automatically activates when the ignition switch is turned on. • Leaving the TCS ... is on . Press the switch again to free the vehicle when it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS will illuminate. The TCS OFF indicator light will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn the TCS back on and you attempt to turn...
Owner's Manual
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... glare from surrounding brightness, the instrument cluster dimmer select button increases the illumination intensity. Canceling the instrument cluster illumination dimmer (With exterior lights on snowy or foggy roads, or in other situations when the instrument cluster's visibility is canceled, the instrument cluster illumination intensity will... the ignition switch is in the tank. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the ON position.
... glare from surrounding brightness, the instrument cluster dimmer select button increases the illumination intensity. Canceling the instrument cluster illumination dimmer (With exterior lights on snowy or foggy roads, or in other situations when the instrument cluster's visibility is canceled, the instrument cluster illumination intensity will... the ignition switch is in the tank. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the ON position.