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...) Antenna (page 6-10) Trunk lid (page 3-13) Rear window defroster Power windows* High-mount brake light (page 8-37) (page 5-52) (page 3-17) Tires (page 8-31) Fuel-filler lid (page 3-19) Brake lights/Taillights (page 8-37) License plate light (page 8-37) Rear turn signal lights (page 8-37) Reverse light (page 8-37) Moonroof...
...) Antenna (page 6-10) Trunk lid (page 3-13) Rear window defroster Power windows* High-mount brake light (page 8-37) (page 5-52) (page 3-17) Tires (page 8-31) Fuel-filler lid (page 3-19) Brake lights/Taillights (page 8-37) License plate light (page 8-37) Rear turn signal lights (page 8-37) Reverse light (page 8-37) Moonroof...
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... window defroster (page 5-52) High-mount brake light (page 8-37) Brake lights/Taillights (page 8-37) Liftgate (page 3-10) Power windows* (page 3-17) Tires (page 8-31) Fuel-filler lid (page 3-19) License plate light (page 8-37) Rear turn signal lights (page 8-37) Reverse light (page 8-37) Moonroof* (page 3-22) Headlights (page 8-37...
... window defroster (page 5-52) High-mount brake light (page 8-37) Brake lights/Taillights (page 8-37) Liftgate (page 3-10) Power windows* (page 3-17) Tires (page 8-31) Fuel-filler lid (page 3-19) License plate light (page 8-37) Rear turn signal lights (page 8-37) Reverse light (page 8-37) Moonroof* (page 3-22) Headlights (page 8-37...
Owner's Manual
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Doors and Locks ...3-2 Keys ...3-2 Keyless Entry System* ...3-3 Door Locks ...3-7 Liftgate (5 Door) ...3-10 Trunk Lid (4 Door) ...3-13 Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever (4 Door) ...3-16 Power Windows* ...3-17 Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...3-19 Hood ...3-20 Moonroof* ...3-22 Security System ...3-24 Immobilizer System ...3-24 Theft-Deterrent System* ...3-27 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-29 Steering Wheel ...3-29 Mirrors ...3-29 *Some models. 3-1 opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts.
Doors and Locks ...3-2 Keys ...3-2 Keyless Entry System* ...3-3 Door Locks ...3-7 Liftgate (5 Door) ...3-10 Trunk Lid (4 Door) ...3-13 Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever (4 Door) ...3-16 Power Windows* ...3-17 Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...3-19 Hood ...3-20 Moonroof* ...3-22 Security System ...3-24 Immobilizer System ...3-24 Theft-Deterrent System* ...3-27 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-29 Steering Wheel ...3-29 Mirrors ...3-29 *Some models. 3-1 opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts.
Owner's Manual
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... an accident. Additionally, use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at Authorized Mazda Dealers. Fuel Vapor: Fuel vapor is removed too quickly. Remote fuel-filler lid release 5 Door 4 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release CAUTION Always use of the fuel and emission control systems. It may result in fuel leak, which could be ignited by...
... an accident. Additionally, use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at Authorized Mazda Dealers. Fuel Vapor: Fuel vapor is removed too quickly. Remote fuel-filler lid release 5 Door 4 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release CAUTION Always use of the fuel and emission control systems. It may result in fuel leak, which could be ignited by...
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Always check that is not closed and securely locked is closed and securely locked. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as it may illuminate on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it could ... accident. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Fuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it counterclockwise. CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is moving and block the driver's vision which could fly open while the...
Always check that is not closed and securely locked is closed and securely locked. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as it may illuminate on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it could ... accident. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Fuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it counterclockwise. CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is moving and block the driver's vision which could fly open while the...
Owner's Manual
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...4-2 Fuel Requirements ...4-2 Emission Control System ...4-3 Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ...4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-12 Overloading ...4-12 Towing ...4-13 Trailer Towing ...4-13 4-1 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) ...4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-12 Overloading ...4-12 Towing ...4-13 Trailer Towing ...4-13 4-1 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
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..., causing poor performance. • Your vehicle can be covered by the Mazda warranty. • Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol. • Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. • Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-2 Fuel Regular unleaded fuel Octane Rating* (Anti-knock index) 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above ...(91 RON or above) *U.S. It could cause the emission control system to a minimum. Leaded fuel is ethanol blended at no more than 10% ethanol by Mazda. This will result in the table. Never add cleaning agents other than 87 octane (91 RON) could ...
..., causing poor performance. • Your vehicle can be covered by the Mazda warranty. • Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol. • Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. • Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-2 Fuel Regular unleaded fuel Octane Rating* (Anti-knock index) 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above ...(91 RON or above) *U.S. It could cause the emission control system to a minimum. Leaded fuel is ethanol blended at no more than 10% ethanol by Mazda. This will result in the table. Never add cleaning agents other than 87 octane (91 RON) could ...
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Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic ...and adjustments must be made on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to push-start or pull-start your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of this system) that enables...or near anything flammable. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. • Don't drive your vehicle.
Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic ...and adjustments must be made on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to push-start or pull-start your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of this system) that enables...or near anything flammable. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. • USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. • Don't drive your vehicle.
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Your vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates after turning off the engine, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear of the right side of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions NOTE After driving some distance and turning off the engine. 4-4
Your vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates after turning off the engine, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear of the right side of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions NOTE After driving some distance and turning off the engine. 4-4
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...can cause loss of consciousness or even death could occur. Exhaust gas, which is stopped in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Exhaust Gas in the cabin could enter the cabin. Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas: Running the engine when a... gas inside your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-5 Loss of consciousness and death. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide ...
...can cause loss of consciousness or even death could occur. Exhaust gas, which is stopped in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Exhaust Gas in the cabin could enter the cabin. Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas: Running the engine when a... gas inside your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-5 Loss of consciousness and death. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide ...
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... cause damage to the drivetrain. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of fuel. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts...properly inflated. • Don't carry unnecessary weight. • Don't rest your foot on fuel and repairs. • Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. • Use the air conditioner only when necessary. •...
... cause damage to the drivetrain. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of fuel. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. • Avoid fast starts...properly inflated. • Don't carry unnecessary weight. • Don't rest your foot on fuel and repairs. • Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. • Use the air conditioner only when necessary. •...
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...(Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-31). then it returns to side. It will operate.... If you release the key; Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is moving,...
...(Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-31). then it returns to side. It will operate.... If you release the key; Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is moving,...
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... vehicle speed. • In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up to protect the engine. The sudden change in the RED ZONE. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4) To shift up automatically. However, this does not indicate an abnormality... while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. • When driving slowly, the gears may feel enginebraking because the fuel delivery will shift to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
... vehicle speed. • In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up to protect the engine. The sudden change in the RED ZONE. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4) To shift up automatically. However, this does not indicate an abnormality... while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. • When driving slowly, the gears may feel enginebraking because the fuel delivery will shift to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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... is subject to check the pressure and condition of the FCC Rules. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may cause undesired operation. 5-22 *Some models. Driving on each tire. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System* The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the...
... is subject to check the pressure and condition of the FCC Rules. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may cause undesired operation. 5-22 *Some models. Driving on each tire. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System* The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Speedometer ...5-27 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...5-27 Tachometer ...5-28 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-29 Fuel Gauge ...5-29 Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select Button (Black-out meter) ...5-30 5-26
Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Speedometer ...5-27 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...5-27 Tachometer ...5-28 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-29 Fuel Gauge ...5-29 Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select Button (Black-out meter) ...5-30 5-26
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... engine with the tachometer needle in thousands of kilometers (miles). • The trip record will change to trip meter B mode. Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Trip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where... the fuel tank is filled. Return it to compute fuel consumption. Use this meter to measure trip distances and to "0.0" by holding the selector depressed for more than 1 second....
... engine with the tachometer needle in thousands of kilometers (miles). • The trip record will change to trip meter B mode. Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Trip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where... the fuel tank is filled. Return it to compute fuel consumption. Use this meter to measure trip distances and to "0.0" by holding the selector depressed for more than 1 second....
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CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-13). 5-29 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant. M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is near E, refuel as soon as possible. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. Low fuel warning light If the needle exceeds normal range toward H, it indicates overheating.
CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-13). 5-29 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant. M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is near E, refuel as soon as possible. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. Low fuel warning light If the needle exceeds normal range toward H, it indicates overheating.
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Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-33 Charging System Warning Light 5-34 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-34 Check Engine Light 5-35 ABS Warning Light 5-35 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-36 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-36 5-31
Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-33 Charging System Warning Light 5-34 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-34 Check Engine Light 5-35 ABS Warning Light 5-35 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-36 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-36 5-31
Owner's Manual
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...when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in the following cases: • The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. • The engine's electrical system has a problem. • The emission control system has a problem. ...Brake Warning Light on at the same time is turned to note the driving conditions when the light came on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M Check Engine Light M ABS Warning Light* If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle...
...when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in the following cases: • The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. • The engine's electrical system has a problem. • The emission control system has a problem. ...Brake Warning Light on at the same time is turned to note the driving conditions when the light came on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds M Check Engine Light M ABS Warning Light* If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle...
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... the fuel tank will soon be empty. A system malfunction is turned to a weak battery, not a malfunction. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-36 When the engine is dangerous. After about 6 seconds it goes out. Driving Your Mazda Warning...Sounds NOTE WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer performs all when the ignition switch is cranked. Refuel as soon as possible. An air bag/ pretensioner could cause serious ...
... the fuel tank will soon be empty. A system malfunction is turned to a weak battery, not a malfunction. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-36 When the engine is dangerous. After about 6 seconds it goes out. Driving Your Mazda Warning...Sounds NOTE WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer performs all when the ignition switch is cranked. Refuel as soon as possible. An air bag/ pretensioner could cause serious ...