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... of electric power. • Don't use can damage the motors. • To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is locked in place by motors. The adjuster uses a great amount of the seat are dangerous. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 2 Saturday, April 26, 2003...
... of electric power. • Don't use can damage the motors. • To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is locked in place by motors. The adjuster uses a great amount of the seat are dangerous. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 2 Saturday, April 26, 2003...
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...for you and for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous. NEVER use the extender in an accident. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer for the particular vehicle and seat. If any of a crash. After about 6 seconds it is dangerous. A system malfunction is indicated ...the warning light constantly flashes, stays on or doesn't come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. Using an Improper Extender: Using a seat belt extender that provides the necessary additional length to fasten the seat belt properly....
...for you and for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous. NEVER use the extender in an accident. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer for the particular vehicle and seat. If any of a crash. After about 6 seconds it is dangerous. A system malfunction is indicated ...the warning light constantly flashes, stays on or doesn't come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. Using an Improper Extender: Using a seat belt extender that provides the necessary additional length to fasten the seat belt properly....
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... accident. After about 6 seconds it goes out. • The air bag system warning light stays off when the ignition switch is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. But if any of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: • SAS unit • Front air ... light flashes. • The air bag system warning light stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is being driven. WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized...
... accident. After about 6 seconds it goes out. • The air bag system warning light stays off when the ignition switch is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. But if any of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: • SAS unit • Front air ... light flashes. • The air bag system warning light stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is being driven. WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized...
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... parking attendant, protect items by locking the glove box, storage box and trunk lid with the code number ready. 3-2 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C The engine may not start: • Spare keys. • Keys for electronic purchases, and security passage. Also write down the code number and keep it in... key (Black) Valet key (Gray) Key code number plate Here's what the keys are used for use if you must leave your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the master key. They could result in the vehicle) for : Lock Operates Ignition switch and steering column lock Doors Glove box Storage...
... parking attendant, protect items by locking the glove box, storage box and trunk lid with the code number ready. 3-2 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C The engine may not start: • Spare keys. • Keys for electronic purchases, and security passage. Also write down the code number and keep it in... key (Black) Valet key (Gray) Key code number plate Here's what the keys are used for use if you must leave your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the master key. They could result in the vehicle) for : Lock Operates Ignition switch and steering column lock Doors Glove box Storage...
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... trunk lid release can be canceled to make sure it 's closed. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 12 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release button. Pull up on when the lid is open for... a long period when the engine is secured. NOTE To prevent the battery from opening the trunk without the master key. M Trunk Light The trunk light is on the trunk lid...
... trunk lid release can be canceled to make sure it 's closed. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 12 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release button. Pull up on when the lid is open for... a long period when the engine is secured. NOTE To prevent the battery from opening the trunk without the master key. M Trunk Light The trunk light is on the trunk lid...
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...window outward. 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. It could result in serious burns or death in the instrument cluster to keep sparks and flames away from the filler... is best to illuminate. 3-16 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 16 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Rear Quarter Windows Open or close a swing-out rear quarter window by sparks or flames causing serious burns and injuries. Fuel spray...
...window outward. 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. It could result in serious burns or death in the instrument cluster to keep sparks and flames away from the filler... is best to illuminate. 3-16 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 16 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Rear Quarter Windows Open or close a swing-out rear quarter window by sparks or flames causing serious burns and injuries. Fuel spray...
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Open Close 3-17 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Remote fuel-filler lid release CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. If the light remains on when the cap isn't tightened securely. To close the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. Contact ... as soon as possible. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 17 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Fuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. M Fuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn ...
Open Close 3-17 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Remote fuel-filler lid release CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. If the light remains on when the cap isn't tightened securely. To close the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. Contact ... as soon as possible. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 17 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Fuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. M Fuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn ...
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... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If the engine doesn't start with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Operation is turned to the ON position with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA. J60E_8R65-EA-...03C_Edition2.book Page 21 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. The ...
... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If the engine doesn't start with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Operation is turned to the ON position with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA. J60E_8R65-EA-...03C_Edition2.book Page 21 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. The ...
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...key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If it checked. If it 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 using the proper key and your engine fails to the ON ...position, the engine will not start , check the warning light. NOTE • If the ...
...key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If it checked. If it 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 using the proper key and your engine fails to the ON ...position, the engine will not start , check the warning light. NOTE • If the ...
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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 1 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM 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...
J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 1 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM 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...
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... will result in the table. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 2 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and...(91 to lose effectiveness. Fuel with your vehicle engine is ethanol blended at no more than 10% ethanol by the Mazda warranty. • Gasohol containing more than 87 octane (91 RON) could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage. CAUTION • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL....
... will result in the table. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 2 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and...(91 to lose effectiveness. Fuel with your vehicle engine is ethanol blended at no more than 10% ethanol by the Mazda warranty. • Gasohol containing more than 87 octane (91 RON) could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage. CAUTION • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL....
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... or death. NOTE Under U.S. Never park over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. • Don't coast with the ignition switch turned off. • Don't descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned...-start or pull-start your vehicle. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 3 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) ...
... or death. NOTE Under U.S. Never park over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. • Don't coast with the ignition switch turned off. • Don't descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned...-start or pull-start your vehicle. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 3 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) ...
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Your vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates after turning off the engine, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard from inside and outside of the cabin interior, however this does not indicate an abnormality. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 4 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions NOTE After driving some distance and turning off the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Your vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates after turning off the engine, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard from inside and outside of the cabin interior, however this does not indicate an abnormality. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 4 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions NOTE After driving some distance and turning off the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 5 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness or even death could be injured or killed. Because exhaust ...
J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 5 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness or even death could be injured or killed. Because exhaust ...
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...position. • Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 6 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors .... • Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6...
...position. • Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 6 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors .... • Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6...
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...fuel. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 7 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Never stop the engine when going down a hill. 4-7 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C This causes the loss of ...unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for extended periods of...
...fuel. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 7 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Never stop the engine when going down a hill. 4-7 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C This causes the loss of ...unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for extended periods of...
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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 8 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 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, be very careful. If ... as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage.
J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 8 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 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, be very careful. If ... as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage.
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...in freezing weather as the parking brake may not function correctly when using studded tires. Your vehicle is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. M Snow Tires WARNING Mixing Tire ...; Don't use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. • Use washer fluid made with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page 5-26). Block the rear wheels. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 9 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter ...
...in freezing weather as the parking brake may not function correctly when using studded tires. Your vehicle is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. M Snow Tires WARNING Mixing Tire ...; Don't use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. • Use washer fluid made with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page 5-26). Block the rear wheels. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 9 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter ...
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.... Don't use chains on a temporary spare tire; J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 10 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips M Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. The tires and chains could be damaged. Secure the chains on roads that ... one side when braking could be damaged. CAUTION Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could result in damage to the vehicle and to normal. Driving In Flooded Area CAUTION • Chains may...
.... Don't use chains on a temporary spare tire; J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 10 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips M Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. The tires and chains could be damaged. Secure the chains on roads that ... one side when braking could be damaged. CAUTION Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could result in damage to the vehicle and to normal. Driving In Flooded Area CAUTION • Chains may...
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Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-20 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* ...5-21 ... HomeLink Wireless Control System* ...5-55 *Some models. 5-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 1 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 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 Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-20 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* ...5-21 ... HomeLink Wireless Control System* ...5-55 *Some models. 5-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 1 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.