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..., CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored. By reading your Mazda. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your manual. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make...
..., CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored. By reading your Mazda. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your manual. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make...
Owner's Manual
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... ON position. Pull it is dangerous. 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. Always return the outside mirrors to the driving position before you could have an accident. Move the...
... ON position. Pull it is dangerous. 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. Always return the outside mirrors to the driving position before you could have an accident. Move the...
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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 Vehicle ...4-7 Winter Driving ...4-8 Driving In...Area ...4-10 Overloading ...4-10 Towing ...4-11 Trailer Towing ...4-11 4-1 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
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 Vehicle ...4-7 Winter Driving ...4-8 Driving In...Area ...4-10 Overloading ...4-10 Towing ...4-11 Trailer Towing ...4-11 4-1 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
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...system could cause serious injury or death. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. • Don't try to push-start or pull-start your vehicle to comply with the engine turned off . • Don't operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes.... • Don't tamper with the emission control system. federal law, any sign of a vehicle is dangerous. J39L_EA.book Page 3 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda...
...system could cause serious injury or death. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. • Don't try to push-start or pull-start your vehicle to comply with the engine turned off . • Don't operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes.... • Don't tamper with the emission control system. federal law, any sign of a vehicle is dangerous. J39L_EA.book Page 3 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda...
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Don't run the engine when inside your vehicle before starting the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G The exhaust pipe could occur. Loss of consciousness or even death could be injured or killed. Loss of .... Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas: Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. J39L_EA.book Page 4 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. When...
Don't run the engine when inside your vehicle before starting the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G The exhaust pipe could occur. Loss of consciousness or even death could be injured or killed. Loss of .... Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas: Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. J39L_EA.book Page 4 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. When...
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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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... runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. WARNING Coasting: Turning off the engine and coast down when driving in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank ...of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. Never turn off the engine to help save money on the brake pedal while driving. ...
... runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts. • Keep the engine tuned. WARNING Coasting: Turning off the engine and coast down when driving in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank ...of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. Never turn off the engine to help save money on the brake pedal while driving. ...
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...for braking. • Avoid sudden braking and quick steering. • If your vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at more traction in starting, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. This could cause the tires to R. 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...
...for braking. • Avoid sudden braking and quick steering. • If your vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at more traction in starting, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. This could cause the tires to R. 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...
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... ...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 ... Rear Window Defroster ...5-40 Horn ...5-41 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-41 5-1 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
... ...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 ... Rear Window Defroster ...5-40 Horn ...5-41 Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-41 5-1 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 1 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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... Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is parked. 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 position...
... Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is parked. 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 position...
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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. ACC (Accessory) The ...Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. The starter will not operate if the shift lever is started (page 5-27). Occupants should be checked after the engine is opened. then it returns to side. Keep the pedal depressed while cranking the engine...
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. ACC (Accessory) The ...Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. The starter will not operate if the shift lever is started (page 5-27). Occupants should be checked after the engine is opened. then it returns to side. Keep the pedal depressed while cranking the engine...
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...cold or warm, the engine should be started without use . Turn the ignition switch to 10 seconds at a time. J39L_EA.book Page 4 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically... through normal use of the brakes. After starting the engine, let it idle for more effort, and the brake's...
...cold or warm, the engine should be started without use . Turn the ignition switch to 10 seconds at a time. J39L_EA.book Page 4 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically... through normal use of the brakes. After starting the engine, let it idle for more effort, and the brake's...
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...-02G Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. It goes off the right-of the brake linings or pads. Lower the handle to one side when braking could...If the light stays 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 wet brakes is fully released, you may have been affected. Depress the...
...-02G Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. It goes off the right-of the brake linings or pads. Lower the handle to one side when braking could...If the light stays 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 wet brakes is fully released, you may have been affected. Depress the...
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....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 ...Brake Warning Light: Driving with the brake system warning light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Don't drive with this light remains on , and ...5-6 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G If this light on , have your brakes may go closer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Even if the light goes off, have the brakes inspected immediately. Electronic brake force distribution system warning If ...
....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 ...Brake Warning Light: Driving with the brake system warning light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Don't drive with this light remains on , and ...5-6 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G If this light on , have your brakes may go closer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Even if the light goes off, have the brakes inspected immediately. Electronic brake force distribution system warning If ...
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...the wheels skid. 5-7 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G NOTE WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under these conditions because the tires will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake...brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on the brake pedal. 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 water on ABS as possible. M ABS ...
...the wheels skid. 5-7 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G NOTE WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to stop than under these conditions because the tires will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake...brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on the brake pedal. 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 water on ABS as possible. M ABS ...
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...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 dangerous. Recharge the battery. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G WARNING Driving ...with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with worn disc pads is jump-started to reverse. The brakes could lead to a weak battery, not a ...
...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 dangerous. Recharge the battery. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G WARNING Driving ...with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with worn disc pads is jump-started to reverse. The brakes could lead to a weak battery, not a ...
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... ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be in the lock-release button to reverse. 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...
... ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be in the lock-release button to reverse. 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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... faster than idle, don't shift from R, except as explained under Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-7). You must be in hard-pulling situations, or for starting on . 5-10 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Do not exceed 57 km/h (35 mph) in heavy, slow-moving can damage your transaxle. ...to or from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is dangerous. 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 at a complete stop , the transaxle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking...
... faster than idle, don't shift from R, except as explained under Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-7). You must be in hard-pulling situations, or for starting on . 5-10 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Do not exceed 57 km/h (35 mph) in heavy, slow-moving can damage your transaxle. ...to or from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is dangerous. 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 at a complete stop , the transaxle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking...
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... heavy loads. Move the shift lever. The sudden change in D. 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 overdrive, which is in the off the overdrive, push the button.... Start the engine. 3. To turn it when: • Going up a steep grade. • Driving in park, the ignition key cannot be shifted ...
... heavy loads. Move the shift lever. The sudden change in D. 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 overdrive, which is in the off the overdrive, push the button.... Start the engine. 3. To turn it when: • Going up a steep grade. • Driving in park, the ignition key cannot be shifted ...
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.... 5-12 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G 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 your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to 2 or 1, depending on when the overdrive has been turned off indicator... and grade steepness. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 2. The transaxle will shift to D or 1, depending on vehicle speed. CAUTION If the overdrive-off . Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
.... 5-12 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G 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 your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to 2 or 1, depending on when the overdrive has been turned off indicator... and grade steepness. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 2. The transaxle will shift to D or 1, depending on vehicle speed. CAUTION If the overdrive-off . Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.