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...) (page 2-36) Fog light switch (page 5-37) Passenger-side air bag Glove box Power window switches (page 3-14) (page 6-39) (page 6-39) Center console Parking brake handle Power window lock switch (page 3-16) (page 5-5) Shift lever (page 5-8) Hood release handle (page 3-18) Cup holder (page 6-38) Tilt wheel release lever (page...
...) (page 2-36) Fog light switch (page 5-37) Passenger-side air bag Glove box Power window switches (page 3-14) (page 6-39) (page 6-39) Center console Parking brake handle Power window lock switch (page 3-16) (page 5-5) Shift lever (page 5-8) Hood release handle (page 3-18) Cup holder (page 6-38) Tilt wheel release lever (page...
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... (page 8-36) Child safety lock (page 3-8) Trunk lid (page 3-11) Tires (page 8-24) License plate lights (page 8-36) Rear turn signal lights (page 8-36) Brake lights / Taillights (page 8-36) Reverse lights (page 8-36) Sunroof (page 3-19) Windshield wiper blades (page 8-20) Antenna (page 6-10) Washer fluid (page 8-18) Power windows (...
... (page 8-36) Child safety lock (page 3-8) Trunk lid (page 3-11) Tires (page 8-24) License plate lights (page 8-36) Rear turn signal lights (page 8-36) Brake lights / Taillights (page 8-36) Reverse lights (page 8-36) Sunroof (page 3-19) Windshield wiper blades (page 8-20) Antenna (page 6-10) Washer fluid (page 8-18) Power windows (...
Owner's Manual
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... 8-22) Liftgate (page 3-9) License plate lights (page 8-36) Outside mirrors (page 3-23) Reverse lights (page 8-36) Tires (page 8-24) Rear turn signal lights (page 8-36) Brake lights / Taillights (page 8-36) Sunroof (page 3-19) Power windows (page 3-14) Windshield wiper blades (page 8-20) Antenna (page 6-10) Washer fluid (page 8-18) Fuel-filler...
... 8-22) Liftgate (page 3-9) License plate lights (page 8-36) Outside mirrors (page 3-23) Reverse lights (page 8-36) Tires (page 8-24) Rear turn signal lights (page 8-36) Brake lights / Taillights (page 8-36) Sunroof (page 3-19) Power windows (page 3-14) Windshield wiper blades (page 8-20) Antenna (page 6-10) Washer fluid (page 8-18) Fuel-filler...
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... could cause injury. 2-3 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G WARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is locked in place. During sudden braking or a collision, you don't get the full protection from seat belts. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers...
... could cause injury. 2-3 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G WARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is locked in place. During sudden braking or a collision, you don't get the full protection from seat belts. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers...
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Children and the Folding Rear Seats: Playing with a passenger on the folded seatback is locked in place. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in a proper ...
Children and the Folding Rear Seats: Playing with a passenger on the folded seatback is locked in place. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in a proper ...
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... a rear seat bottom has been removed while the vehicle is dangerous. Return the seat bottom to its original position. 2-9 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Sudden braking or a collision could damage the seat belts. CAUTION • Putting your fingers. You could be careful not to catch your neck could injure your fingers...
... a rear seat bottom has been removed while the vehicle is dangerous. Return the seat bottom to its original position. 2-9 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Sudden braking or a collision could damage the seat belts. CAUTION • Putting your fingers. You could be careful not to catch your neck could injure your fingers...
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During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure someone. Luggage compartment cover hook CAUTION Remove luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. J39L_EA.book Page 10 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Luggage Compartment Luggage...
During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure someone. Luggage compartment cover hook CAUTION Remove luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. J39L_EA.book Page 10 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Luggage Compartment Luggage...
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...). Doing so may cause an accident or the luggage may loosen initially, retighten them. J39L_EA.book Page 21 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Roof Rack The front cross bar is necessary. Front cross bar 3-21 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Consult an Authorized... Mazda Dealer. • The maximum load on the roof rack is not designed for looseness approximately every 100 km (62 miles). • Avoid turning sharply and ...
...). Doing so may cause an accident or the luggage may loosen initially, retighten them. J39L_EA.book Page 21 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Roof Rack The front cross bar is necessary. Front cross bar 3-21 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Consult an Authorized... Mazda Dealer. • The maximum load on the roof rack is not designed for looseness approximately every 100 km (62 miles). • Avoid turning sharply and ...
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Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 5 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In •...? • Check all gauges. • Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the parking brake warning light goes off. Always be inspected daily, weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid. NOTE After Getting In • Are ...
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 5 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In •...? • Check all gauges. • Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to back up, make sure the parking brake warning light goes off. Always be inspected daily, weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid. NOTE After Getting In • Are ...
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...full-throttle starts. Use these suggestions to help save money on a tank of power steering and power brake control. J39L_EA.book Page 6 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3)...down on rough roads. • Keep the tires properly inflated. • Don't carry unnecessary weight. • Don't rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. • Keep the wheels in correct alignment. • Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for long. ...
...full-throttle starts. Use these suggestions to help save money on a tank of power steering and power brake control. J39L_EA.book Page 6 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3)...down on rough roads. • Keep the tires properly inflated. • Don't carry unnecessary weight. • Don't rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. • Keep the wheels in correct alignment. • Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for long. ...
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When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: • Be cautious and allow anyone to downshift on the brake pedal. • If you must rock the vehicle to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Don't spin the front wheels. • For ...at more traction in tire speed could lead to free it is dangerous. 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 the front wheels. 4-7 Form No. 8Q94...
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: • Be cautious and allow anyone to downshift on the brake pedal. • If you must rock the vehicle to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Don't spin the front wheels. • For ...at more traction in tire speed could lead to free it is dangerous. 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 the front wheels. 4-7 Form No. 8Q94...
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...label (driver's door), but don't use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page 8-18). • Don't use the parking brake in freezing weather as the parking brake may find it necessary to 1 or R with antifreeze-but never more than 120 km/h (75 mph). Inflate snow tires 30 kPa...the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. J39L_EA.book Page 8 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of...
...label (driver's door), but don't use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page 8-18). • Don't use the parking brake in freezing weather as the parking brake may find it necessary to 1 or R with antifreeze-but never more than 120 km/h (75 mph). Inflate snow tires 30 kPa...the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. J39L_EA.book Page 8 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of...
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...mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower. • Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. • Avoid locked-wheel braking. • Don't use chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Check local regulations before using tire chains. If tire chains are to the... tire. • Don't use chains on roads that are free of tire chains on the front tires. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Don't use chains on the rear tires. Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make sure they fit. 4-9 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G...
...mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower. • Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. • Avoid locked-wheel braking. • Don't use chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Check local regulations before using tire chains. If tire chains are to the... tire. • Don't use chains on roads that are free of tire chains on the front tires. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Don't use chains on the rear tires. Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make sure they fit. 4-9 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G...
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J39L_EA.book Page 10 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. WARNING Vehicle Load Weight: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of... your load by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to normal. Exceeding these ratings can estimate the weight of your vehicle. Be careful not to one side when...
J39L_EA.book Page 10 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. WARNING Vehicle Load Weight: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of... your load by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to normal. Exceeding these ratings can estimate the weight of your vehicle. Be careful not to one side when...
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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 Indicators ...5-23 Meters ...
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 Indicators ...5-23 Meters ...
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...ACC position. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake is not set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is moving. Not Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is parked. WARNING Removing the Key: It's dangerous to ... position, push the key in 1 or R with a manual transaxle. 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 this...
...ACC position. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake is not set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is moving. Not Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is parked. WARNING Removing the Key: It's dangerous to ... position, push the key in 1 or R with a manual transaxle. 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 this...
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...starter will not operate if the shift lever is opened. Occupants should be checked after the engine is started in park (P). Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio... noise. 1. If you release the key; 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 controlled by the spark ignition system. ACC (Accessory) The steering...
...starter will not operate if the shift lever is opened. Occupants should be checked after the engine is started in park (P). Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio... noise. 1. If you release the key; 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 controlled by the spark ignition system. ACC (Accessory) The steering...
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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...off , find a safe place to the START position and hold (up without use . Otherwise, you pump the brake. This will require more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. This could be started without ... the 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. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. After starting the engine, let it idle...
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...off , find a safe place to the START position and hold (up without use . Otherwise, you pump the brake. This will require more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. This could be started without ... the 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. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. After starting the engine, let it idle...
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... Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on will indicate whether the brakes have a brake problem. 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...
... Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on will indicate whether the brakes have a brake problem. 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...
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... on, the rear wheels could completely fail at any time. In either case, it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Don't drive with this light remains on, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-6 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G If the warning light remains on is dangerous...Have it will take longer to stop than under normal circumstances. If this light on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected immediately. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible. J39L_EA.book Page 6 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM...
... on, the rear wheels could completely fail at any time. In either case, it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Don't drive with this light remains on, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-6 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G If the warning light remains on is dangerous...Have it will take longer to stop than under normal circumstances. If this light on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected immediately. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible. J39L_EA.book Page 6 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM...