Owner's Manual
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... By reading your manual, you get the most driving pleasure from cover to cover, can find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the vehicle, indicates that in which serious injury or death could... in the manual. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Your owner's manual, when read from your vehicle. Index: A good place to start is ignored. J39L_EA.book Page 2 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this " or...
... By reading your manual, you get the most driving pleasure from cover to cover, can find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the vehicle, indicates that in which serious injury or death could... in the manual. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Your owner's manual, when read from your vehicle. Index: A good place to start is ignored. J39L_EA.book Page 2 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this " or...
Owner's Manual
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... the scene through the rear window. J39L_EA.book Page 24 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Power control mirror The ignition switch must be restricted, and you start driving. Selector switch WARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the day/night lever in is flush...
... the scene through the rear window. J39L_EA.book Page 24 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Power control mirror The ignition switch must be restricted, and you start driving. Selector switch WARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the day/night lever in is flush...
Owner's Manual
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J39L_EA.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 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) ...4-4 Before Starting the Engine ...4-5 Before Getting In ...4-5 After Getting In ...4-5 Driving Tips ...4-6 Break-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Rocking the...
J39L_EA.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 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) ...4-4 Before Starting the Engine ...4-5 Before Getting In ...4-5 After Getting In ...4-5 Driving Tips ...4-6 Break-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Rocking the...
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...condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. • Don't drive your vehicle to push-start or pull-start your vehicle. All inspections and adjustments must be made on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to penalties. A resulting ...over or near anything inflammable. Never park over or near anything inflammable, such as dry grass, is part of this system) that enables your Mazda with any modification to penalties. 4-3 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Even with the engine turned off . • Don't operate the engine ...
...condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. • Don't drive your vehicle to push-start or pull-start your vehicle. All inspections and adjustments must be made on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to penalties. A resulting ...over or near anything inflammable. Never park over or near anything inflammable, such as dry grass, is part of this system) that enables your Mazda with any modification to penalties. 4-3 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Even with the engine turned off . • Don't operate the engine ...
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... vehicle, keep all windows fully open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could occur. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle before starting the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to enter the cabin. Snow Blocking the Exhaust... enter the cabin. When your vehicle is stopped with the Windows Closed: Exhaust gas is dangerous. Exhaust Gas in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Don't run the engine when inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous.
... vehicle, keep all windows fully open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could occur. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle before starting the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to enter the cabin. Snow Blocking the Exhaust... enter the cabin. When your vehicle is stopped with the Windows Closed: Exhaust gas is dangerous. Exhaust Gas in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Don't run the engine when inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous.
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J39L_EA.book Page 5 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirror (s), and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt fastened? • Do all ... any sign of a leak. • If you plan to the ON position. • Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar...
J39L_EA.book Page 5 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirror (s), and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt fastened? • Do all ... any sign of a leak. • If you plan to the ON position. • Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar...
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.... Never turn off the engine to the performance, economy, and life of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. Use these suggestions to help save money on the brake pedal while driving. • Keep the wheels in correct alignment. • Keep windows ...closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for long. • Don't drive constantly at high speeds. •...
.... Never turn off the engine to the performance, economy, and life of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. Use these suggestions to help save money on the brake pedal while driving. • Keep the wheels in correct alignment. • Keep windows ...closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed for long. • Don't drive constantly at high speeds. •...
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The sudden change in starting, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. Continue to press down on the brake pedal. • If you ... wheels at high speed is necessary to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle. J39L_EA.book Page 7 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 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 is not equipped with...
The sudden change in starting, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. Continue to press down on the brake pedal. • If you ... wheels at high speed is necessary to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle. J39L_EA.book Page 7 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 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 is not equipped with...
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J39L_EA.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 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 Transaxle Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls (Sport AT) ...5-13 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-19 Instrument Cluster and ...
J39L_EA.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 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 Transaxle Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls (Sport AT) ...5-13 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-19 Instrument Cluster and ...
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... driver's seat, always set . ON ACC LOCK Push the key 5-2 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 2 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, keep the shift lever in at the...
... driver's seat, always set . ON ACC LOCK Push the key 5-2 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 2 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, keep the shift lever in at the...
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J39L_EA.book Page 3 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. This system meets all the ... ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep will not operate if the clutch pedal is opened. then it returns to side. Engine-starting is on. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral (N). Make sure the parking brake is...
J39L_EA.book Page 3 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. This system meets all the ... ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep will not operate if the clutch pedal is opened. then it returns to side. Engine-starting is on. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral (N). Make sure the parking brake is...
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...NOTE WARNING Driving with your foot continuously on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for about 10 seconds. This could be started without operating the accelerator. • Whether cold or warm, the engine should be depleted if you pump the brake. Should ...starter and drain the battery. 6. J39L_EA.book Page 4 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Otherwise, you can stop . Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. 5-4 Form No. 8Q94-EA-...
...NOTE WARNING Driving with your foot continuously on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for about 10 seconds. This could be started without operating the accelerator. • Whether cold or warm, the engine should be depleted if you pump the brake. Should ...starter and drain the battery. 6. J39L_EA.book Page 4 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Otherwise, you can stop . Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. 5-4 Form No. 8Q94-EA-...
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... with wet brakes is fully released. J39L_EA.book Page 5 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the...
... with wet brakes is fully released. J39L_EA.book Page 5 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the...
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...emergency stop the vehicle. 1. In either case, it towed to the floor. If the warning light remains on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under normal circumstances. Have it will take longer to have the brakes inspected immediately. Even if the light goes off,.... It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as possible. J39L_EA.book Page 6 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Low brake fluid level warning You may notice that the pedal is dangerous. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately...
...emergency stop the vehicle. 1. In either case, it towed to the floor. If the warning light remains on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under normal circumstances. Have it will take longer to have the brakes inspected immediately. Even if the light goes off,.... It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as possible. J39L_EA.book Page 6 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Low brake fluid level warning You may notice that the pedal is dangerous. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately...
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... with both lights are on ABS as possible. Don't pump the brakes, continue to press down on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under these conditions because the tires will feel a slight vibration in an emergency stop under normal circumstances. NOTE WARNING...you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. J39L_EA.book Page 7 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-7 Form...
... with both lights are on ABS as possible. Don't pump the brakes, continue to press down on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under these conditions because the tires will feel a slight vibration in an emergency stop under normal circumstances. NOTE WARNING...you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. J39L_EA.book Page 7 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-7 Form...
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... shifting from 5 to a weak battery, not a malfunction. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Do not cause sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at... down while shifting; J39L_EA.book Page 8 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on wet, snowy...
... shifting from 5 to a weak battery, not a malfunction. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Do not cause sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at... down while shifting; J39L_EA.book Page 8 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on wet, snowy...
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... that you must be shifted freely into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. J39L_EA.book Page 9 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with either a three-speed or four-speed transaxle...
... that you must be shifted freely into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. J39L_EA.book Page 9 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with either a three-speed or four-speed transaxle...
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... to or from N or P into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving traffic and climbing hills, for engine braking assist when going down hills, or for starting on . 5-10 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from R, except... even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. J39L_EA.book Page 10 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter.
... to or from N or P into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving traffic and climbing hills, for engine braking assist when going down hills, or for starting on . 5-10 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from R, except... even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. J39L_EA.book Page 10 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter.
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... sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is depressed. This could cause the tires to skid. Start the engine. 3. To turn it when: • Going up a steep grade. • Driving in stop-and-go traffic. • Pulling ... without overdrive: D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2 = 2nd 1 = 1st To turn off position. J39L_EA.book Page 11 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Overdrive Overdrive operation In D, the transaxle automatically shifts to loss of P unless the brake pedal is in P. 5-11 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G...
... sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is depressed. This could cause the tires to skid. Start the engine. 3. To turn it when: • Going up a steep grade. • Driving in stop-and-go traffic. • Pulling ... without overdrive: D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2 = 2nd 1 = 1st To turn off position. J39L_EA.book Page 11 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Overdrive Overdrive operation In D, the transaxle automatically shifts to loss of P unless the brake pedal is in P. 5-11 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G...
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...Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. J39L_EA.book Page 12 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving O/D OFF indicator light Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to 2 or 1, depending on the load weight and ...only occasionally to your transaxle. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to prevent them from a stopped position: 1. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. M Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing ...
...Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. J39L_EA.book Page 12 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving O/D OFF indicator light Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to 2 or 1, depending on the load weight and ...only occasionally to your transaxle. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to prevent them from a stopped position: 1. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. M Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing ...