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... frontal or side forces that could deploy. Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the rear seat with great force and speed. The driver should always wear seat belts. Child in the Front Seat: Placing a child, 12 years or under on the front seat are at least...
... frontal or side forces that could deploy. Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the rear seat with great force and speed. The driver should always wear seat belts. Child in the Front Seat: Placing a child, 12 years or under on the front seat are at least...
Owner's Manual
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... storage area or placing something in the vehicle could be cut open spewing exhaust. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of a side collision. 2-38 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Give the side and curtain air bags room to work...
... storage area or placing something in the vehicle could be cut open spewing exhaust. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of a side collision. 2-38 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Give the side and curtain air bags room to work...
Owner's Manual
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... first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage 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. • Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. This causes the loss of time. •...
... first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage 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. • Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. This causes the loss of time. •...
Owner's Manual
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...R. 4-7 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G 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 not ... change in water, mud, sand, or similar hazard: • Be cautious and allow anyone to press down constantly. When driving in tire speed could lead to skid. If your vehicle is dangerous. The spinning tire could cause serious injuries. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating,...
...R. 4-7 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G 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 not ... change in water, mud, sand, or similar hazard: • Be cautious and allow anyone to press down constantly. When driving in tire speed could lead to skid. If your vehicle is dangerous. The spinning tire could cause serious injuries. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating,...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 monitors the speed of water on the road surface). If one is dangerous. If this happen, consult an Authorized... Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate ...
... 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 monitors the speed of water on the road surface). If one is dangerous. If this happen, consult an Authorized... Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate ...
Owner's Manual
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...sudden change in wear indicators contact the disc plates. M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in tire speed could fail and cause a serious accident. Do not use sudden engine braking on . This is dangerous. Recharge the battery. then release it ...slowly. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-9 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with worn disc pads is jump-started to charge the battery...
...sudden change in wear indicators contact the disc plates. M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in tire speed could fail and cause a serious accident. Do not use sudden engine braking on . This is dangerous. Recharge the battery. then release it ...slowly. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-9 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with worn disc pads is jump-started to charge the battery...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle is difficult, shift into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-10 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must... slow down in heavy traffic or on an upgrade. 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...
... the vehicle is difficult, shift into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-10 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must... slow down in heavy traffic or on an upgrade. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. • If you shift up once when the vehicle is stopped and the gear is at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to D. If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at M1, the gear will flash twice to M. Shift... change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from M to M2. 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.
... is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. • If you shift up once when the vehicle is stopped and the gear is at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to D. If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at M1, the gear will flash twice to M. Shift... change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from M to M2. 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.
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... lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. • Gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. • In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving... Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5*) To shift up to a higher gear, tap the ...
... lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. • Gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. • In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving... Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5*) To shift up to a higher gear, tap the ...
Owner's Manual
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... or moving. 20 km/h (12 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following speeds or higher: Gear M2→M3 M3→M4 Vehicle speed 61 km/h (37 mph) 154 km/h (95 mph) 5-15 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1....book Page 15 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting down If the vehicle speed is only possible at the following : Gear M4→M3 M3 or M2→M1 Vehicle...
... or moving. 20 km/h (12 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following speeds or higher: Gear M2→M3 M3→M4 Vehicle speed 61 km/h (37 mph) 154 km/h (95 mph) 5-15 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1....book Page 15 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting down If the vehicle speed is only possible at the following : Gear M4→M3 M3 or M2→M1 Vehicle...
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... gear. Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting specification (3.0-liter engine... model) Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down automatically: Gear M5→...
... gear. Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting specification (3.0-liter engine... model) Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down automatically: Gear M5→...
Owner's Manual
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Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on vehicle speed. On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-17 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Depress the brake pedal. 2. The transaxle will shift to a lower ... or on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points. (2.3-liter engine) M1 to M2 M2...
Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on vehicle speed. On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-17 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Depress the brake pedal. 2. The transaxle will shift to a lower ... or on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points. (2.3-liter engine) M1 to M2 M2...
Owner's Manual
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...following conditions could damage the power steering system. If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This could cause you can set and automatically maintain any speed of the vehicle: • Hilly terrain • Steep inclines • Heavy or unsteady traffic • Slippery...of more than about 40 km/h (25 mph). 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. 5-18 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G If the ...
...following conditions could damage the power steering system. If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This could cause you can set and automatically maintain any speed of the vehicle: • Hilly terrain • Steep inclines • Heavy or unsteady traffic • Slippery...of more than about 40 km/h (25 mph). 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. 5-18 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G If the ...
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.... M Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. 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...
.... M Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...you to the desired speed, which must be ...button and release it . M To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of the RES/ ACCEL button. ...speed up feature that allows you 'll miss the desired speed. Release the accelerator at the speed you continue to the desired speed.... Your vehicle will continue to drop (unless you want . Until you want . Multiple taps will increase your current speed...the button. Don't continue to hold it at the speed you release it immediately. • The SET function ...
...you to the desired speed, which must be ...button and release it . M To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of the RES/ ACCEL button. ...speed up feature that allows you 'll miss the desired speed. Release the accelerator at the speed you continue to the desired speed.... Your vehicle will continue to drop (unless you want . Until you want . Multiple taps will increase your current speed...the button. Don't continue to hold it at the speed you release it immediately. • The SET function ...
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... Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M To Resume Cruising Speed at the speed you want to speed up to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed. The vehicle will not interfere with it . Greater speed will gradually slow. NOTE Accelerate if you to the...
... Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M To Resume Cruising Speed at the speed you want to speed up to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed. The vehicle will not interfere with it . Greater speed will gradually slow. NOTE Accelerate if you to the...
Owner's Manual
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... traction. Form No. 8S11-EA-03G WARNING TCS and Unsafe Driving: The traction control system (TCS) cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the traction control system as a substitute ...clutch pedal. (Manual transaxle only) • Press the CANCEL button. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 22 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M To Cancel To turn off . You can still have an accident.
... traction. Form No. 8S11-EA-03G WARNING TCS and Unsafe Driving: The traction control system (TCS) cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the traction control system as a substitute ...clutch pedal. (Manual transaxle only) • Press the CANCEL button. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 22 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M To Cancel To turn off . You can still have an accident.
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... 10 minutes after any door is opened. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of two trips. Odometer Trip meter A Press the selector Odometer Trip meter B Press the selector When trip meter A is selected...
... 10 minutes after any door is opened. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of two trips. Odometer Trip meter A Press the selector Odometer Trip meter B Press the selector When trip meter A is selected...
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...exceeds normal range toward H, it to compute fuel consumption. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 27 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is driven over 999.9 km (mile). M... Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in the RED ZONE. Red zone CAUTION Don't run the engine with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-12). This...
...exceeds normal range toward H, it to compute fuel consumption. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 27 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is driven over 999.9 km (mile). M... Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in the RED ZONE. Red zone CAUTION Don't run the engine with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-12). This...
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...EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 33 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light M Check Engine... driving: 1. If it's low, add oil. 3. If the check engine light remains on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Turn off the right-of-way. 2. Drive to the side of the road and park off the engine ...when the light came on or flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION Don't run the engine if oil pressure is important to ...
...EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 33 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light M Check Engine... driving: 1. If it's low, add oil. 3. If the check engine light remains on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Turn off the right-of-way. 2. Drive to the side of the road and park off the engine ...when the light came on or flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION Don't run the engine if oil pressure is important to ...