Owner's Manual
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... not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, do not pump the brakes. l If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. You can still have an accident. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower...
... not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, do not pump the brakes. l If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. You can still have an accident. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels at high speed is dangerous as it from snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator slightly and slowly move the shift lever from 1 (D) to R. If you must rock the vehicle to free ...it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident. Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with ... mats, one on top of the other , on the driver's side is dangerous. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them...
... wheels at high speed is dangerous as it from snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator slightly and slowly move the shift lever from 1 (D) to R. If you must rock the vehicle to free ...it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident. Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with ... mats, one on top of the other , on the driver's side is dangerous. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them...
Owner's Manual
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... operate unless the clutch is depressed sufficiently. (Automatic transaxle) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is controlled by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-16). 5. After starting is not in park (P). Whether the engine is on. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. ...(Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the accelerator. This system meets all the way and shift into neutral (N). CAUTION Do not try the starter for about 10 seconds. If ...
... operate unless the clutch is depressed sufficiently. (Automatic transaxle) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is controlled by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-16). 5. After starting is not in park (P). Whether the engine is on. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. ...(Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the accelerator. This system meets all the way and shift into neutral (N). CAUTION Do not try the starter for about 10 seconds. If ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (6-speed transaxle) Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear ... could move and cause an accident. This could cause the tires to loss of vehicle control and an accident. qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5-speed transaxle 21 km/h (13 mph) 39 km/h (24 mph) 55 km/h (34 mph...
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (6-speed transaxle) Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear ... could move and cause an accident. This could cause the tires to loss of vehicle control and an accident. qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5-speed transaxle 21 km/h (13 mph) 39 km/h (24 mph) 55 km/h (34 mph...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you need more speed. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-11
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you need more speed. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-11
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever back ( ) once. * 2.3-liter engine model Gear position indicator Shift position indicator 5-15 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l NOTE l l l If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator pedal when driving in the instrument panel illuminates. If you shift up to protect the AT. Gear position...
... the shift lever back ( ) once. * 2.3-liter engine model Gear position indicator Shift position indicator 5-15 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l NOTE l l l If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator pedal when driving in the instrument panel illuminates. If you shift up to protect the AT. Gear position...
Owner's Manual
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... up depending on vehicle speed. This could cause the tires to protect the engine. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will be stopped to skid. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Second gear fixed mode... high speeds, the gear may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l When driving slowly, the gears may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. Don't run the engine...
... up depending on vehicle speed. This could cause the tires to protect the engine. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will be stopped to skid. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Second gear fixed mode... high speeds, the gear may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l When driving slowly, the gears may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. Don't run the engine...
Owner's Manual
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..., shift to prevent them from a stopped position: 1. Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. The transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to M5 Vehicle speed 24 km/h (15 mph) 40.../h (25 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) (2.3-liter engine model) Gear M1 to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 M4 to overwork. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down in heavy traffic or on vehicle...
..., shift to prevent them from a stopped position: 1. Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. The transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to M5 Vehicle speed 24 km/h (15 mph) 40.../h (25 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) (2.3-liter engine model) Gear M1 to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 M4 to overwork. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down in heavy traffic or on vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...) The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph). Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 30 km/h (19 mph). 5-20 í Some models. The cruise main indicator light turns ...control is not in use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is activated. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Cruise Control í With cruise control, you may hit one of the other buttons and put the vehicle in loss ...
...) The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph). Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 30 km/h (19 mph). 5-20 í Some models. The cruise main indicator light turns ...control is not in use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is activated. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Cruise Control í With cruise control, you may hit one of the other buttons and put the vehicle in loss ...
Owner's Manual
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... as when climbing a steep grade. Cruise control will continue to drop (unless you continue to accelerate) and you to hold it at the speed you want . Multiple taps will accelerate. qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of the RES/ACCEL switch. Your vehicle will increase your current...increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of these procedures. Press the SET/COAST switch and release it . Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. Release the accelerator simultaneously. Do not continue to increase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. 5-21
... as when climbing a steep grade. Cruise control will continue to drop (unless you continue to accelerate) and you to hold it at the speed you want . Multiple taps will accelerate. qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of the RES/ACCEL switch. Your vehicle will increase your current...increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of these procedures. Press the SET/COAST switch and release it . Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. Release the accelerator simultaneously. Do not continue to increase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. 5-21
Owner's Manual
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...set speed will gradually slow. The vehicle will automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL switch is on. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to cancel cruising speed (such as applying the brake pedal) and the system is still activated, the most ...recent set speed. NOTE Accelerate if you to 30 km/h (19 mph) or more and press the RES/ACCEL switch. qTo Resume Cruising Speed at the speed you want...
...set speed will gradually slow. The vehicle will automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL switch is on. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to cancel cruising speed (such as applying the brake pedal) and the system is still activated, the most ...recent set speed. NOTE Accelerate if you to 30 km/h (19 mph) or more and press the RES/ACCEL switch. qTo Resume Cruising Speed at the speed you want...
Owner's Manual
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If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is turned off the TCS/DSC. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l When DSC is on will provide the best stability. 5-26 When this happens, turn off , it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system) will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. Depressing the accelerator will activate. Leaving the TCS/DSC on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it automatically activates when the ignition switch is turned on.
If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is turned off the TCS/DSC. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l When DSC is on will provide the best stability. 5-26 When this happens, turn off , it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system) will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. Depressing the accelerator will activate. Leaving the TCS/DSC on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it automatically activates when the ignition switch is turned on.
Owner's Manual
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... Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to ten seconds. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it without depressing the accelerator―for up to start within five seconds on the first try again. 2. If the engine still does not...If the engine fails to start using the above procedure, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 7-16 Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine starts, release the key and accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up to the LOCK position, wait ten seconds and try ...
... Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to ten seconds. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it without depressing the accelerator―for up to start within five seconds on the first try again. 2. If the engine still does not...If the engine fails to start using the above procedure, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 7-16 Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine starts, release the key and accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up to the LOCK position, wait ten seconds and try ...
Owner's Manual
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...Don't release air from side to side. WARNING Always use tires that have it inspected. Overinflation can cause reduced fuel economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure 8-36 Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in good... condition: Driving with worn tires is usually caused by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be reduced if rotated from side to adjust the pressure. qReplacing a Tire qTire Rotation To...
...Don't release air from side to side. WARNING Always use tires that have it inspected. Overinflation can cause reduced fuel economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure 8-36 Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in good... condition: Driving with worn tires is usually caused by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be reduced if rotated from side to adjust the pressure. qReplacing a Tire qTire Rotation To...
Owner's Manual
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... Worn tread You should be as soon as a solid band across the entire tread. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is lighter and smaller than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). Refer to Tires and Wheels on page...
... Worn tread You should be as soon as a solid band across the entire tread. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is lighter and smaller than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). Refer to Tires and Wheels on page...
Owner's Manual
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...riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Do not use wheels of the correct size on your Mazda are specially designed for installation of control and an accident. Heat caused by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be replaced when they are not being used ...Wheels on the road. When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is indicated with 4 digit. Refer to the aging of -balance tires can accelerate the aging process. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is the same as cupping and flat spots. 8-38 CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel may ...
...riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Do not use wheels of the correct size on your Mazda are specially designed for installation of control and an accident. Heat caused by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may not be replaced when they are not being used ...Wheels on the road. When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is indicated with 4 digit. Refer to the aging of -balance tires can accelerate the aging process. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is the same as cupping and flat spots. 8-38 CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel may ...
Owner's Manual
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..., A, B, and C. qTread Wear The tread wear grade is based on the government course as well on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. qTraction-AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from the norm because of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on...
..., A, B, and C. qTread Wear The tread wear grade is based on the government course as well on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. qTraction-AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from the norm because of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on...
Owner's Manual
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... are in an accident. It is indicated with worn tires is across the tread. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to The tire labeling on the limited-slip differential. If a tire wears evenly...
... are in an accident. It is indicated with worn tires is across the tread. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to The tire labeling on the limited-slip differential. If a tire wears evenly...