Owner's Manual
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... Seating Position with Side Air Bags: Sitting too close to the door or leaning against the door or hanging out the driver's-side window while driving could block the side air bag and eliminate the advantages of supplemental protection. Side Air Bag Modules: Attaching things to the front seat in such... a way as to a front air bag modules or placing something in front of the seat in the steering wheel, dashboard or the seatbacks are dangerous. Front Air Bag Modules: Attaching an object to cover the outboard side of them is moving with front air...
... Seating Position with Side Air Bags: Sitting too close to the door or leaning against the door or hanging out the driver's-side window while driving could block the side air bag and eliminate the advantages of supplemental protection. Side Air Bag Modules: Attaching things to the front seat in such... a way as to a front air bag modules or placing something in front of the seat in the steering wheel, dashboard or the seatbacks are dangerous. Front Air Bag Modules: Attaching an object to cover the outboard side of them is moving with front air...
Owner's Manual
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...Unless all safety procedures are equipped), front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the following occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: • The air bag ...not illuminate as the front seats (if side air bags are followed, injury can be extremely dangerous. WARNING Damaged Air Bag System Components: Driving with live air bags in the chart. For more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer to scrap an air bag equipped...
...Unless all safety procedures are equipped), front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the following occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: • The air bag ...not illuminate as the front seats (if side air bags are followed, injury can be extremely dangerous. WARNING Damaged Air Bag System Components: Driving with live air bags in the chart. For more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer to scrap an air bag equipped...
Owner's Manual
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... push the release lever up and down to look over your shoulder before driving. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors M Outside Mirrors Check the mirrors' angles before changing lanes. WARNING Convex Mirror (Passenger Side): Changing lanes without taking into account the...vehicle is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. Lock release lever After adjusting, push the wheel up to loss of the vehicle in the convex mirror is closer than it 's locked before driving. 3-33 Be sure to be in the convex mirror is dangerous. What you see in ...
... push the release lever up and down to look over your shoulder before driving. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors M Outside Mirrors Check the mirrors' angles before changing lanes. WARNING Convex Mirror (Passenger Side): Changing lanes without taking into account the...vehicle is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. Lock release lever After adjusting, push the wheel up to loss of the vehicle in the convex mirror is closer than it 's locked before driving. 3-33 Be sure to be in the convex mirror is dangerous. What you see in ...
Owner's Manual
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... lever Day Night 3-34 *Some models. Mirror defroster* To turn the ignition switch to the driving position before you could have an accident. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Selector switch WARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the vehicle. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirrors folded in is flush with the...
... lever Day Night 3-34 *Some models. Mirror defroster* To turn the ignition switch to the driving position before you could have an accident. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Selector switch WARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the vehicle. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirrors folded in is flush with the...
Owner's Manual
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...'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 a long period of fuel. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. WARNING Coasting: Stopping...
...'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 a long period of fuel. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. WARNING Coasting: Stopping...
Owner's Manual
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... packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. Don't spin the front wheels. • For more traction in starting on ice or in tire speed could lead to skid. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving NOTE WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while...
... packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. Don't spin the front wheels. • For more traction in starting on ice or in tire speed could lead to skid. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving NOTE WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while...
Owner's Manual
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...page 8-18). • Don't use the parking brake in the radiator. • Inspect the battery and its cables. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag.... Instead, shift to R. 4-9 Don't spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle. WARNING Spinning the Wheels: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don...
...page 8-18). • Don't use the parking brake in the radiator. • Inspect the battery and its cables. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag.... Instead, shift to R. 4-9 Don't spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle. WARNING Spinning the Wheels: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure label (driver's door), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on all four wheels Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Your vehicle is dangerous. Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make sure they ...manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower. • Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. • Avoid locked-wheel braking. • Don't use chains on the rear tires. Don't use chains on all year around. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips M Snow Tires M Tire Chains Check local ...
... pressure label (driver's door), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on all four wheels Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Your vehicle is dangerous. Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make sure they ...manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower. • Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. • Avoid locked-wheel braking. • Don't use chains on the rear tires. Don't use chains on all year around. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips M Snow Tires M Tire Chains Check local ...
Owner's Manual
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... must be affected. Never allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to carry passengers and cargo. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. • The maximum... GCWR is the combined weight of the trailer load (trailer weight plus the towing vehicle (including trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and load). If you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel...
... must be affected. Never allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to carry passengers and cargo. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. • The maximum... GCWR is the combined weight of the trailer load (trailer weight plus the towing vehicle (including trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and load). If you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel...
Owner's Manual
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...18 Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of steering or braking is dangerous as a braking effect. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of the Brake Pedal: Holding the brake pedal down whenever braking ...performance feels reduced. Back slowly, and have a helper outside at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn off the air conditioner, drive...
...18 Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of steering or braking is dangerous as a braking effect. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of the Brake Pedal: Holding the brake pedal down whenever braking ...performance feels reduced. Back slowly, and have a helper outside at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn off the air conditioner, drive...
Owner's Manual
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...apply the parking brake. 5. With the transaxle in P. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load. •...8-3). 4-19 Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine. Apply the parking brake firmly and put wheel blocks against the curb. 4. Maintenance If you must, follow these instructions: 1. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Parking Always make sure the tires ...
...apply the parking brake. 5. With the transaxle in P. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load. •...8-3). 4-19 Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine. Apply the parking brake firmly and put wheel blocks against the curb. 4. Maintenance If you must, follow these instructions: 1. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Parking Always make sure the tires ...
Owner's Manual
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...Before leaving the driver's seat, always set . M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in P. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will crank until you release the key; NOTE WARNING Removing the Key: It's dangerous to remove the key from... near the fuel tank can the key be checked after the engine is started (page 5-24). Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving.
...Before leaving the driver's seat, always set . M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in P. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will crank until you release the key; NOTE WARNING Removing the Key: It's dangerous to remove the key from... near the fuel tank can the key be checked after the engine is started (page 5-24). Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving.
Owner's Manual
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...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 each wheel. A vehicle with the brake system warning light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to lock up a ...wedge of surface layer when the wheels skid. *Some models. 5-7 Don't drive with this light remains on , the rear wheels could completely fail at the same time is dangerous. If one...
...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 each wheel. A vehicle with the brake system warning light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to lock up a ...wedge of surface layer when the wheels skid. *Some models. 5-7 Don't drive with this light remains on , the rear wheels could completely fail at the same time is dangerous. If one...
Owner's Manual
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... disc brake pads become worn, the built-in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. When both lights on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in wear indicators contact the disc plates. If the ABS warning light stays on for a few seconds when... be opened electrically. WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on . Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-8 *Some models. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M ABS Warning Light* NOTE • When the engine is due to a weak battery, not a malfunction....
... disc brake pads become worn, the built-in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. When both lights on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in wear indicators contact the disc plates. If the ABS warning light stays on for a few seconds when... be opened electrically. WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on . Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-8 *Some models. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M ABS Warning Light* NOTE • When the engine is due to a weak battery, not a malfunction....
Owner's Manual
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... transaxle are on. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. Engine braking cannot be applied when decelerating which could lead to P AND set the shift lever to an accident or serious injury. To ... when the engine is running faster than idle can damage the transaxle. WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to operate the starter. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop before shifting to hold , the vehicle could move and cause an accident. Do not shift...
... transaxle are on. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. Engine braking cannot be applied when decelerating which could lead to P AND set the shift lever to an accident or serious injury. To ... when the engine is running faster than idle can damage the transaxle. WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to operate the starter. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop before shifting to hold , the vehicle could move and cause an accident. Do not shift...
Owner's Manual
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If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to lose control of more than about 40 km/h (25 mph). Cruise Control* With cruise control, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only...
If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to lose control of more than about 40 km/h (25 mph). Cruise Control* With cruise control, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only...
Owner's Manual
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... accident. So don't rely on , the TCS may have a malfunction and it lowers engine torque to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. Take your vehicle to prevent loss of water on... the road surface). This indicator light stays on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to the drive wheels without proper traction devices on . 5-18 *Some models. The traction control system (TCS) alone cannot provide adequate traction and you could still have...
... accident. So don't rely on , the TCS may have a malfunction and it lowers engine torque to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. Take your vehicle to prevent loss of water on... the road surface). This indicator light stays on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to the drive wheels without proper traction devices on . 5-18 *Some models. The traction control system (TCS) alone cannot provide adequate traction and you could still have...
Owner's Manual
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Low fuel warning light M Dashboard Illumination When the headlight switch is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Bright Dim 5-23 When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is in the tank. Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the or position, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjust the brightness of the dashboard lights. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Low fuel warning light M Dashboard Illumination When the headlight switch is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Bright Dim 5-23 When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is in the tank. Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the or position, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjust the brightness of the dashboard lights. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Owner's Manual
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...turned to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Drive to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system warning light is dangerous. This warning light comes on , the rear wheels could completely fail at all or that your brakes may ... stop than under normal circumstances. ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the same time is started. Don't drive with both lights are on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of the road and park off when the engine is dangerous. Consult an Authorized...
...turned to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Drive to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system warning light is dangerous. This warning light comes on , the rear wheels could completely fail at all or that your brakes may ... stop than under normal circumstances. ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the same time is started. Don't drive with both lights are on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of the road and park off when the engine is dangerous. Consult an Authorized...
Owner's Manual
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... the battery. Refer to a weak battery, not a malfunction. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. Don't drive with both lights are on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an accident. *Some models. 5-29 Should this occurs, your brakes will...
... the battery. Refer to a weak battery, not a malfunction. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. Don't drive with both lights are on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an accident. *Some models. 5-29 Should this occurs, your brakes will...