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... in this manual means "Do not do that this happen". Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is ignored. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation ...in the manual. Your owner's manual, when read from your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of all information in your manual, you get the most driving pleasure...
... in this manual means "Do not do that this happen". Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is ignored. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation ...in the manual. Your owner's manual, when read from your Mazda. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of all information in your manual, you get the most driving pleasure...
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...is lost, consult your vehicle with the code number ready. 3-2 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G WARNING Keys and Children: Leaving children in your Authorized Mazda Dealer with children. A code number is stamped on the plate attached to Immobilizer System (page 3-20) for : Lock Operates Ignition switch and ... NOTE Master key (Black) Valet key (Gray) Key code number plate Here's what the keys are used for information regarding keys and engine starting on vehicles equipped with another safe and handy place, but not in another person, such as a parking attendant, protect items by locking the ...
...is lost, consult your vehicle with the code number ready. 3-2 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G WARNING Keys and Children: Leaving children in your Authorized Mazda Dealer with children. A code number is stamped on the plate attached to Immobilizer System (page 3-20) for : Lock Operates Ignition switch and ... NOTE Master key (Black) Valet key (Gray) Key code number plate Here's what the keys are used for information regarding keys and engine starting on vehicles equipped with another safe and handy place, but not in another person, such as a parking attendant, protect items by locking the ...
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J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 20 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start , thereby helping to prevent the theft of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. • Spare keys or keys for ... user's authority to operate the equipment. • To avoid damage to the key, do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to high temperatures on the key grip. CAUTION • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for electronic purchases, or...
J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 20 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start , thereby helping to prevent the theft of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. • Spare keys or keys for ... user's authority to operate the equipment. • To avoid damage to the key, do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to high temperatures on the key grip. CAUTION • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for electronic purchases, or...
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... ignition switch is turned to the ACC position. If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 21 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System M Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3-21 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G The security indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and goes out. Operation is subject ...
... ignition switch is turned to the ACC position. If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 21 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System M Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3-21 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G The security indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and goes out. Operation is subject ...
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...you won't be able to restart it. • The keys carry a unique electronic code. If it doesn't start , check the warning light. M Modification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer system's operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on when the ignition .... • Always keep a replacement key, in case one is lost , contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. • If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start. • Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with a key...
...you won't be able to restart it. • The keys carry a unique electronic code. If it doesn't start , check the warning light. M Modification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer system's operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on when the ignition .... • Always keep a replacement key, in case one is lost , contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. • If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start. • Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with a key...
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J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 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...
J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 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...
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...operates after turning off . • Don't operate the engine at the rear of the vehicle, however this system) that enables your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is part of a valve ...emissions requirements. NOTE Under U.S. NOTE After driving some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. • Don't try to push-start or pull-start your vehicle. All inspections and adjustments must be heard at high idle for more than 5 minutes. • Don't tamper with the ...
...operates after turning off . • Don't operate the engine at the rear of the vehicle, however this system) that enables your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is part of a valve ...emissions requirements. NOTE Under U.S. NOTE After driving some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. • Don't try to push-start or pull-start your vehicle. All inspections and adjustments must be heard at high idle for more than 5 minutes. • Don't tamper with the ...
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...inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Loss of consciousness or even death could easily enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas contains ...poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: ...
...inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-4 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Loss of consciousness or even death could easily enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas contains ...poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: ...
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... No. 8S11-EA-03G Always be thoroughly familiar with your way. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt fastened? • Do..., weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be in your Mazda.
... No. 8S11-EA-03G Always be thoroughly familiar with your way. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's seat belt fastened? • Do..., weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be in your Mazda.
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... few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. • Use the air conditioner only when necessary. • Slow down on rough roads. • Keep the tires ...windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to help save money on a tank of steering or braking ...
... few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. • Use the air conditioner only when necessary. • Slow down on rough roads. • Keep the tires ...windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time. • Avoid unnecessary hard stops. • Avoid full-throttle starts. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to help save money on a tank of steering or braking ...
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...lever from 1 (D) to R. 4-7 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. The sudden change in starting on slippery surfaces, be very careful. Don't spin the front wheels. • For more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don't allow extra...The spinning tire could cause the tires to skid. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 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 brake pedal. • If...
...lever from 1 (D) to R. 4-7 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. The sudden change in starting on slippery surfaces, be very careful. Don't spin the front wheels. • For more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don't allow extra...The spinning tire could cause the tires to skid. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 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 brake pedal. • If...
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... ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-18 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-22 Instrument Cluster and ... HomeLink Wireless Control System* ...5-46 *Some models. 5-1 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 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 ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-18 Traction Control System (TCS)* ...5-22 Instrument Cluster and ... HomeLink Wireless Control System* ...5-46 *Some models. 5-1 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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... key be in 1 or R with an automatic transaxle or in the P position. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn it to the LOCK position. This could occur. ON ACC LOCK Push the key...
... key be in 1 or R with an automatic transaxle or in the P position. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch M Ignition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn it to the LOCK position. This could occur. ON ACC LOCK Push the key...
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...clutch pedal all the way. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you release the key; The starter will be heard. START The engine is started (page 5-29). NOTE M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep sound will not ...is not in this position. The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is started (page 5-29). J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is opened. This does not indicate ...
...clutch pedal all the way. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you release the key; The starter will be heard. START The engine is started (page 5-29). NOTE M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep sound will not ...is not in this position. The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is started (page 5-29). J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE NOTE If turning the key is opened. This does not indicate ...
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... 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. NOTE • In extremely cold weather, below -18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle has stood idle several days, let the engine warm up to the START position and hold (up without... or warm, the engine should be greater than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. After starting the engine, let it idle for more than usual. Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. 5-4 Form No. ...
... 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 5. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. NOTE • In extremely cold weather, below -18°C (0°F), or after the vehicle has stood idle several days, let the engine warm up to the START position and hold (up without... or warm, the engine should be greater than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. After starting the engine, let it idle for more than usual. Brake System M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the accelerator. 5-4 Form No. ...
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... have been affected. Shift to a lower gear when going down steep hills. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Parking Brake WARNING Coasting with the Engine Off: Continuing to coast when the engine is stalled or turned off , find a safe place to...
... have been affected. Shift to a lower gear when going down steep hills. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Parking Brake WARNING Coasting with the Engine Off: Continuing to coast when the engine is stalled or turned off , find a safe place to...
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Lower the handle to the release position while holding in the START or ON position. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the light stays on when the parking brake is fully ... ignition switch in the button. It goes off the right-of-way. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button.
Lower the handle to the release position while holding in the START or ON position. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the light stays on when the parking brake is fully ... ignition switch in the button. It goes off the right-of-way. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button.
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... light on , the rear wheels could completely fail at any time. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light remains on at the same time (page 5-34). Have it towed to have the brakes inspected as soon as... the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. WARNING Brake Warning Light: Driving with both lights are on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-7 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Don't drive with the brake system warning light on ,...
... light on , the rear wheels could completely fail at any time. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light remains on at the same time (page 5-34). Have it towed to have the brakes inspected as soon as... the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. WARNING Brake Warning Light: Driving with both lights are on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-7 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G Don't drive with the brake system warning light on ,...
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...when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to press down on the road surface). If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Braking distances may hear a chattering noise from the brake system....of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-8 *Some models. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)* The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of water on the brake pedal. The driver will...
...when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to press down on the road surface). If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Braking distances may hear a chattering noise from the brake system....of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-8 *Some models. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)* The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of water on the brake pedal. The driver will...
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...to R. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine is jump-started to a weak battery, not a malfunction. then release it slowly. As soon as you ...hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as shown. M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the...
...to R. J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern NOTE When the engine is jump-started to a weak battery, not a malfunction. then release it slowly. As soon as you ...hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as shown. M Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the...