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only) 165 175 Cleaning Repairing paint chips Underbody preservation 176 177 181 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 67 67 69 82 93 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 110 110 115 119 129 131 138 Roadside Emergencies Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Overheating Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 140 140 140 141 151 152 158 164 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 165 175 Cleaning Repairing paint chips Underbody preservation 176 177 181 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 67 67 69 82 93 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 110 110 115 119 129 131 138 Roadside Emergencies Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Overheating Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 140 140 140 141 151 152 158 164 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
Owner's Manual
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...in your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. This stored information may be read out and used by: • Mazda Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may be stored during... regular operation or in the vehicle, and • information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status potentially including information related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but not limited to information such as: ...
...in your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. This stored information may be read out and used by: • Mazda Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may be stored during... regular operation or in the vehicle, and • information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status potentially including information related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but not limited to information such as: ...
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert Protecting the Environment Air Bag-Front See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert Protecting the Environment Air Bag-Front See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8
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... ON SET ACC OFF COAST Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 40) * If equipped Speed control* (pg. 53) Driver air bag (pg. 82) Parking brake release (pg. 116) Hood release (pg. 191) 10 Instrument Cluster Instrument panel dimmer/dome light control (pg. 39) Instrument cluster (pg. 12) Headlamp control (pg...
... ON SET ACC OFF COAST Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 40) * If equipped Speed control* (pg. 53) Driver air bag (pg. 82) Parking brake release (pg. 116) Hood release (pg. 191) 10 Instrument Cluster Instrument panel dimmer/dome light control (pg. 39) Instrument cluster (pg. 12) Headlamp control (pg...
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...When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your catalytic converter. ...You should be inspected immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is conducted with the engine running . Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning ! Illumination after a period of time for CAP proper installation. CHECK...
...When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your catalytic converter. ...You should be inspected immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is conducted with the engine running . Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning ! Illumination after a period of time for CAP proper installation. CHECK...
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... immediately. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is illuminated. CHECK GAGE 14 Instrument Cluster WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. A chime will take...
... immediately. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is illuminated. CHECK GAGE 14 Instrument Cluster WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. A chime will take...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3. Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly by rotating clockwise. 2. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. To install the brake lamp assembly: 1. Lights Replacing high-mount brake lamp and cargo lamp bulbs The replacement of socket and push in the new bulb. This procedure covers the high-mount... brake lamp bulb. Reach behind the rear bumper. Pull out the old bulb from vehicle. 2. Carefully pull bulb straight out of the high-mount brake lamp bulb and cargo lamp bulb is basically the same. Install the...
.... 3. Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly by rotating clockwise. 2. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. To install the brake lamp assembly: 1. Lights Replacing high-mount brake lamp and cargo lamp bulbs The replacement of socket and push in the new bulb. This procedure covers the high-mount... brake lamp bulb. Reach behind the rear bumper. Pull out the old bulb from vehicle. 2. Carefully pull bulb straight out of the high-mount brake lamp bulb and cargo lamp bulb is basically the same. Install the...
Owner's Manual
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... when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 48 km/h (30 mph). 54 This will disengage. Press the ON control and...
... when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 48 km/h (30 mph). 54 This will disengage. Press the ON control and...
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...Tap-Down function. Driver Controls Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). When the vehicle reaches that speed, press and release the SET ACC control. Turning off speed .../h (1 mph). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET ACC control. Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set...
...Tap-Down function. Driver Controls Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). When the vehicle reaches that speed, press and release the SET ACC control. Turning off speed .../h (1 mph). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET ACC control. Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set...
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...protection from seat belts. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or in a rear end collision you could cause serious...or seatback when the vehicle is stopped. WARNING: Sitting in a collision or sudden stop. Lift handle to reduce the risk of the vehicle. Sudden braking or a collision could fly up and out of injuring people in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving . WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher...
...protection from seat belts. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or in a rear end collision you could cause serious...or seatback when the vehicle is stopped. WARNING: Sitting in a collision or sudden stop. Lift handle to reduce the risk of the vehicle. Sudden braking or a collision could fly up and out of injuring people in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving . WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher...
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... On/Off switch later in a controlled manner. Refer to help reduce the belt force acting on the driver safety belt. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of locking modes described below: Energy Management Feature • This vehicle has a seat belt...
... On/Off switch later in a controlled manner. Refer to help reduce the belt force acting on the driver safety belt. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of locking modes described below: Energy Management Feature • This vehicle has a seat belt...
Owner's Manual
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... likely to DIE. Do not be thrown clear WARNING: Always wear the safety belt. The BeltMinder feature can be disabled for that : • The parking brake is set. • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • The ignition switch is in the OFF position...
... likely to DIE. Do not be thrown clear WARNING: Always wear the safety belt. The BeltMinder feature can be disabled for that : • The parking brake is set. • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • The ignition switch is in the OFF position...
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... START, cranks the engine. WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the ...locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift 2 lever and allows key removal. 3. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. Warning lights illuminated. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to operate while the 3 engine ...
... START, cranks the engine. WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the ...locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift 2 lever and allows key removal. 3. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. Warning lights illuminated. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to operate while the 3 engine ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle: 1. For more instructions. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 111 WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle...
... vehicle: 1. For more instructions. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 111 WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle...
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If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. This condition may occur when: • front wheels are turned • front wheel is set. 2. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the floor. 3. Push the clutch pedal to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 If there is difficulty in P (Park). Make sure the parking brake is against the curb 112
If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. This condition may occur when: • front wheels are turned • front wheel is set. 2. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the floor. 3. Push the clutch pedal to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 If there is difficulty in P (Park). Make sure the parking brake is against the curb 112
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...; the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is fastened, the light may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation 113 Refer to 5 (START). BRAKE MPH km/h 120 THEFT P R N D 2 1 L O/D OFF Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the...
...; the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is fastened, the light may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation 113 Refer to 5 (START). BRAKE MPH km/h 120 THEFT P R N D 2 1 L O/D OFF Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the...
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...engine and begin to drive away. The ABS operates by a qualified service technician. If a metal-to bring in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician. NOTE: The ABS performs a self-check after you smell exhaust fumes inside your...inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to -metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be inspected by an authorized Mazda dealership. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in fresh air. Do not drive if you smell exhaust ...
...engine and begin to drive away. The ABS operates by a qualified service technician. If a metal-to bring in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician. NOTE: The ABS performs a self-check after you smell exhaust fumes inside your...inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to -metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be inspected by an authorized Mazda dealership. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in fresh air. Do not drive if you smell exhaust ...
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... full steering control during hard braking and on the brake pedal; To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. BRAKE RELEASE 116 Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is required, apply continuous force on slippery surfaces. your BRAKE warning lamp BRAKE illuminates with the parking brake released, have your vehicle...
... full steering control during hard braking and on the brake pedal; To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. BRAKE RELEASE 116 Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is required, apply continuous force on slippery surfaces. your BRAKE warning lamp BRAKE illuminates with the parking brake released, have your vehicle...
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...is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. BRAKE Pull the release lever to decrease the driver's effort in an emergency. STEERING Your vehicle is turned off), you can be used to the extreme... with power steering. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to stop a moving vehicle. BRAKE WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with the parking...
...is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. BRAKE Pull the release lever to decrease the driver's effort in an emergency. STEERING Your vehicle is turned off), you can be used to the extreme... with power steering. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to stop a moving vehicle. BRAKE WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with the parking...
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... a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Driving WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be moved from P (Park) when the ignition is... automatic transmission shift lever can be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Apply the parking brake, turn it is depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 3. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift lever, it to...
... a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Driving WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be moved from P (Park) when the ignition is... automatic transmission shift lever can be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Apply the parking brake, turn it is depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 3. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift lever, it to...