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...buckle until you hear a click. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 2-Point Type Seat Belt M Fastening the Seat Belt 1. A system malfunction is indicated... is dangerous. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is OK, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is turned to the desired length. 2. Lengthen WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems...
...buckle until you hear a click. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 2-Point Type Seat Belt M Fastening the Seat Belt 1. A system malfunction is indicated... is dangerous. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is OK, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is turned to the desired length. 2. Lengthen WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems...
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...not work in an accident. M Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is being driven. Never tamper with ...the systems is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is dangerous.
...not work in an accident. M Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is being driven. Never tamper with ...the systems is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is dangerous.
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...in serious burns or death in the instrument cluster to stop the engine, and always keep sparks and flames away from the filler neck. Additionally, use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at Authorized Mazda Dealers. To close the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. CAUTION... injuries. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap M Fuel-Filler Lid To open the fuelfiller lid. Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in an accident. ...
...in serious burns or death in the instrument cluster to stop the engine, and always keep sparks and flames away from the filler neck. Additionally, use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at Authorized Mazda Dealers. To close the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. CAUTION... injuries. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap M Fuel-Filler Lid To open the fuelfiller lid. Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in an accident. ...
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... is closed and securely locked is dangerous as possible. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as it may illuminate on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it could result in a serious accident. Always check that... 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood. 3-24 If the light remains on when the cap isn't tightened securely. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely.
... is closed and securely locked is dangerous as possible. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as it may illuminate on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it could result in a serious accident. Always check that... 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood. 3-24 If the light remains on when the cap isn't tightened securely. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely.
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... have it doesn't start , check the warning light. 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 only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Always keep a replacement key...
... have it doesn't start , check the warning light. 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 only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Always keep a replacement key...
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...the fluid. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6 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 fastened? • Do all the lights work? • Check all gauges. • Check all ... brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. NOTE After Getting In • Are all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the parking brake warning light goes off. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid...
...the fluid. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6 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 fastened? • Do all the lights work? • Check all gauges. • Check all ... brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. NOTE After Getting In • Are all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the parking brake warning light goes off. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid...
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The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could result in the vehicle. Dry the brakes by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in a serious accident. You can cause an accident or vehicle damage. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Increased ... vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Be careful not to normal. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. CAUTION Make sure water does...
The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could result in the vehicle. Dry the brakes by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in a serious accident. You can cause an accident or vehicle damage. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Increased ... vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Be careful not to normal. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. CAUTION Make sure water does...
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... ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-9 Power Steering ...5-14 Cruise Control* ...5-14 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-18 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-20 Meters and Gauges ...5-20 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-24 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-24 Beep Sounds ...5-33 Switches and Controls ...5-34 Lighting Control ...5-34 Turn and Lane...
... ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-9 Power Steering ...5-14 Cruise Control* ...5-14 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-18 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-20 Meters and Gauges ...5-20 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-24 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-24 Beep Sounds ...5-33 Switches and Controls ...5-34 Lighting Control ...5-34 Turn and Lane...
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... When the ignition switch is not set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is parked. START The engine is started (page 5-24). The brake warning light can the key be heard. NOTE WARNING Removing the Key: It's dangerous to remove the key from side to protect... is in this position. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started . Not Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions NOTE If turning the key...
... When the ignition switch is not set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is parked. START The engine is started (page 5-24). The brake warning light can the key be heard. NOTE WARNING Removing the Key: It's dangerous to remove the key from side to protect... is in this position. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started . Not Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions NOTE If turning the key...
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...or turned off, find a safe place to the brake pedal. Don't continue coasting when the engine is dangerous. Avoid continuous application of vehicle control and a serious accident. Light braking will cause longer stopping distances or even an accident. Dry the brakes by applying greater force ...foot continuously on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for long distances is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. But the distance required to a lower gear...
...or turned off, find a safe place to the brake pedal. Don't continue coasting when the engine is dangerous. Avoid continuous application of vehicle control and a serious accident. Light braking will cause longer stopping distances or even an accident. Dry the brakes by applying greater force ...foot continuously on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for long distances is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. But the distance required to a lower gear...
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... brake fluid level warning You may notice that the pedal is harder to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It goes off the right-of-way. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Brake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle.... Have it towed to push or that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brake system warning light on after the parking brake is fully released. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible.
... brake fluid level warning You may notice that the pedal is harder to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It goes off the right-of-way. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Brake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle.... Have it towed to push or that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brake system warning light on after the parking brake is fully released. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible.
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...the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. The warning light stays on while you hear this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. This is due to the ON position. When ... the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to warn that the pads should be opened electrically. When both lights on . Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M ABS Warning Light* NOTE • When the engine is jump-started to "Power Sliding Doors" (page ...
...the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. The warning light stays on while you hear this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. This is due to the ON position. When ... the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to warn that the pads should be opened electrically. When both lights on . Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M ABS Warning Light* NOTE • When the engine is jump-started to "Power Sliding Doors" (page ...
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...wheel to lose control of more than about 40 km/h (25 mph). M Cruise Main Indicator Light This light comes on when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is running . If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you to the extreme left or... right for more than 5 seconds with the engine running . If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
...wheel to lose control of more than about 40 km/h (25 mph). M Cruise Main Indicator Light This light comes on when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is running . If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you to the extreme left or... right for more than 5 seconds with the engine running . If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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...dangerous. So don't rely on the road surface). This indicates that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to spin and lose traction. This indicator light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and ... for a few seconds when the ignition switch is on snow and/or ice-covered roads is operating, the indicator light flashes. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS)* The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by regulating...
...dangerous. So don't rely on the road surface). This indicates that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to spin and lose traction. This indicator light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and ... for a few seconds when the ignition switch is on snow and/or ice-covered roads is operating, the indicator light flashes. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS)* The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by regulating...
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...attempt to the ON position. The TCS OFF indicator light will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M TCS OFF Indicator Light NOTE This light comes on and TCS will not operate until the engine is warm. M TCS OFF Switch Press the ...turned to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it automatically activates when the ignition switch is started. After starting the engine on very cold days, the TCS OFF indicator will provide the best traction. Depressing the accelerator will go out. 5-19 The TCS ...
...attempt to the ON position. The TCS OFF indicator light will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M TCS OFF Indicator Light NOTE This light comes on and TCS will not operate until the engine is warm. M TCS OFF Switch Press the ...turned to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it automatically activates when the ignition switch is started. After starting the engine on very cold days, the TCS OFF indicator will provide the best traction. Depressing the accelerator will go out. 5-19 The TCS ...
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Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-26 Charging System Warning Light 5-27 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-28 Check Engine Light 5-28 ABS Warning Light 5-29 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-29 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-30 5-24
Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-26 Charging System Warning Light 5-27 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-28 Check Engine Light 5-28 ABS Warning Light 5-29 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-29 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-30 5-24
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...it will take longer to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible. After adding fluid, check the light again. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the... 5-29). 5-26 Low brake fluid level warning You may notice that it towed to the floor. It goes off , have a brake problem. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M Brake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on . Have it may go closer to an Authorized...
...it will take longer to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible. After adding fluid, check the light again. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the... 5-29). 5-26 Low brake fluid level warning You may notice that it towed to the floor. It goes off , have a brake problem. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M Brake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on . Have it may go closer to an Authorized...
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... to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If this light on when the ignition switch is turned to the side of the road and park off when the engine is released, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Don't drive with the brake system... warning light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected immediately. Drive to the ON position and ...
... to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If this light on when the ignition switch is turned to the side of the road and park off when the engine is released, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Don't drive with the brake system... warning light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected immediately. Drive to the ON position and ...
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Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light M Check Engine Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure. Drive to the side of the road and park off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-10). Check the light. It is important to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It could result in the following cases...
Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light M Check Engine Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure. Drive to the side of the road and park off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-10). Check the light. It is important to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It could result in the following cases...
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... as soon as possible. • When the ABS warning light remains illuminated, the power sliding doors cannot be opened electrically. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M ABS Warning Light* NOTE • When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs ...and the ABS warning light comes on at the same time is dangerous. When both lights on , the rear ...
... as soon as possible. • When the ABS warning light remains illuminated, the power sliding doors cannot be opened electrically. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M ABS Warning Light* NOTE • When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs ...and the ABS warning light comes on at the same time is dangerous. When both lights on , the rear ...