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Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your Mazda. Your owner's manual, when read from your manual. Please refer to enjoy your vehicle. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better ...
Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your Mazda. Your owner's manual, when read from your manual. Please refer to enjoy your vehicle. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better ...
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... a vehicle with the key is stamped on vehicles equipped with the code number ready. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys A code number is dangerous. Don't leave the keys in the vehicle) ...for use if you need to Immobilizer System (page 3-28) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to the key set; Also write down the code number and keep it ...in a safe place (not in your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the immobilizer system. They could result in the vehicle. NOTE (With immobilizer system)...
... a vehicle with the key is stamped on vehicles equipped with the code number ready. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys A code number is dangerous. Don't leave the keys in the vehicle) ...for use if you need to Immobilizer System (page 3-28) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to the key set; Also write down the code number and keep it ...in a safe place (not in your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the immobilizer system. They could result in the vehicle. NOTE (With immobilizer system)...
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...near the key grip. • Devices for electronic purchases, or security passage touch or come near the key. 3-28 *Some models. CAUTION • When starting the engine do not: • Drop the key. • Get the key wet. • Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field. ... the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. • A key ring rests on places such as the engine may not start the engine with a key the system recognizes. Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System* The optional immobilizer system allows the engine to high temperatures on the key grip.
...near the key grip. • Devices for electronic purchases, or security passage touch or come near the key. 3-28 *Some models. CAUTION • When starting the engine do not: • Drop the key. • Get the key wet. • Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field. ... the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. • A key ring rests on places such as the engine may not start the engine with a key the system recognizes. Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System* The optional immobilizer system allows the engine to high temperatures on the key grip.
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..., and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of these occur, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3-29 The light will come on, or comes on and stays on when the ignition switch ...interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • (CANADA) This device complies with part 15 of Industry CANADA. Knowing Your Mazda Security System M Immobilizer System Warning Light NOTE • (U.S.A.) This device complies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. If the light ...
..., and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of these occur, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3-29 The light will come on, or comes on and stays on when the ignition switch ...interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • (CANADA) This device complies with part 15 of Industry CANADA. Knowing Your Mazda Security System M Immobilizer System Warning Light NOTE • (U.S.A.) This device complies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. If the light ...
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.... • Always keep a replacement key, in case one is lost , contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. • If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start. • Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with a key that has not been reset...
.... • Always keep a replacement key, in case one is lost , contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. • If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start. • Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with a key that has not been reset...
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... rearward until it back to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-38). Your rear view will be restricted, and you start driving. Push the lever forward for day driving. M Rearview Mirror (With Day/ Night Function) Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the mirror... switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by moving the selector switch to the driving position before you could have an accident. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2.
... rearward until it back to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-38). Your rear view will be restricted, and you start driving. Push the lever forward for day driving. M Rearview Mirror (With Day/ Night Function) Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the mirror... switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by moving the selector switch to the driving position before you could have an accident. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2.
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...4-2 Fuel Requirements ...4-2 Emission Control System ...4-3 Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ...4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing ...4-12 4-1 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...4-2 Fuel Requirements ...4-2 Emission Control System ...4-3 Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ...4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing ...4-12 4-1 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
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...cause serious injury or death. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. • Don't try to push-start or pull-start your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to get... very hot. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an ...
...cause serious injury or death. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. • Don't try to push-start or pull-start your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to get... very hot. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an ...
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...by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to draw fresh air. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-5 Don't run the engine when inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. When your vehicle is...gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in deep snow is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. Loss of consciousness and death. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide ...
...by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to draw fresh air. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-5 Don't run the engine when inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. When your vehicle is...gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in deep snow is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. Loss of consciousness and death. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide ...
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Always be thoroughly familiar with your way. 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 ..., make sure the parking brake warning light goes off. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be in your Mazda. NOTE After Getting In • Are all doors closed and locked? • Is the seat adjusted properly? • Are the inside and outside lights ...
Always be thoroughly familiar with your way. 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 ..., make sure the parking brake warning light goes off. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be in your Mazda. NOTE After Getting In • Are all doors closed and locked? • Is the seat adjusted properly? • Are the inside and outside lights ...
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...'t drive constantly at high speeds. • Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. WARNING Coasting: Stopping the engine when going down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000... km (600 miles) may cause damage to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs. • Avoid long warm-ups. This causes the loss of power steering and power ...
...'t drive constantly at high speeds. • Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. WARNING Coasting: Stopping the engine when going down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000... km (600 miles) may cause damage to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs. • Avoid long warm-ups. This causes the loss of power steering and power ...
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... ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving NOTE WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is necessary to downshift on...If your vehicle is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down motion. Don't spin the front wheels. • For more traction in starting on the front wheels. 4-8 The sudden change in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: • Be cautious and allow extra distance ...
... ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving NOTE WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is necessary to downshift on...If your vehicle is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down motion. Don't spin the front wheels. • For more traction in starting on the front wheels. 4-8 The sudden change in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: • Be cautious and allow extra distance ...
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... between your vehicle and the one vehicle and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead. • Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. • Avoid sudden braking. Before driving • Have your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer is ...; Shift lever in front because braking distance increases with turns that your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all lights and connections after driving a short distance....
... between your vehicle and the one vehicle and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead. • Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. • Avoid sudden braking. Before driving • Have your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer is ...; Shift lever in front because braking distance increases with turns that your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all lights and connections after driving a short distance....
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Have a helper put the transaxle in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold down the brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the ... curb. 4. Shift the transaxle into gear. 3. With the transaxle in P. Shift into P, and stop the engine. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Parking Always make sure the tires of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. To restart after parking on an incline, but if you tow a trailer...
Have a helper put the transaxle in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold down the brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the ... curb. 4. Shift the transaxle into gear. 3. With the transaxle in P. Shift into P, and stop the engine. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Parking Always make sure the tires of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. To restart after parking on an incline, but if you tow a trailer...
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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 ... Windshield Wipers and Washer ...5-36 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...5-38 Rear Window Defroster ...5-38 Horn ...5-39 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-39 *Some models. 5-1 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
... ...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 ... Windshield Wipers and Washer ...5-36 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...5-38 Rear Window Defroster ...5-38 Horn ...5-39 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-39 *Some models. 5-1 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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...the parking brake is dangerous. The brake warning light can be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-24). ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep sound will operate. LOCK The steering wheel ...accident. M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is started . This could occur. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to protect against theft. START The engine is in this position can be removed. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions NOTE If ...
...the parking brake is dangerous. The brake warning light can be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-24). ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep sound will operate. LOCK The steering wheel ...accident. M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is started . This could occur. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to protect against theft. START The engine is in this position can be removed. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions NOTE If ...
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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE Engine-starting the engine, let it idle for more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. NOTE • In extremely cold weather, below -18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle has stood idle several ... Put the vehicle in P or N. 5. The starter will not operate if the shift lever is moving, shift into neutral (N). After starting is on. 3. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the accelerator. If you...
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE Engine-starting the engine, let it idle for more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. NOTE • In extremely cold weather, below -18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle has stood idle several ... Put the vehicle in P or N. 5. The starter will not operate if the shift lever is moving, shift into neutral (N). After starting is on. 3. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the accelerator. If you...
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... hills. WARNING Coasting with wet brakes is dangerous. Shift to one side when braking could cause loss of the brakes. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the Engine Off: Continuing to...
... hills. WARNING Coasting with wet brakes is dangerous. Shift to one side when braking could cause loss of the brakes. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the Engine Off: Continuing to...
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NOTE For parking in snow, refer to the release position while holding in the button. Lower the handle to Winter Driving (page 4-9) regarding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. 5-5 CAUTION Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake linings or pads. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Parking Brake Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button.
NOTE For parking in snow, refer to the release position while holding in the button. Lower the handle to Winter Driving (page 4-9) regarding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. 5-5 CAUTION Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake linings or pads. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Parking Brake Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button.
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...electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may go closer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Brake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on . With the engine stopped, check the brake ...warning light comes on when the parking brake is harder to push or that the pedal is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on at the same time (page 5-29...
...electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may go closer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Brake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on . With the engine stopped, check the brake ...warning light comes on when the parking brake is harder to push or that the pedal is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on at the same time (page 5-29...