Owner's Manual
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...; Don't use can damage the motors. • To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. WARNING Modification of the seat to remove or reinstall the front seats. The front seats contain air bag components essential to ...seat-bottom power adjustment is any bolts is dangerous. A collision, even one adjustment at the desired position. 2-8 Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. Avoid extended operation because excessive use the switch to...
...; Don't use can damage the motors. • To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. WARNING Modification of the seat to remove or reinstall the front seats. The front seats contain air bag components essential to ...seat-bottom power adjustment is any bolts is dangerous. A collision, even one adjustment at the desired position. 2-8 Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. Avoid extended operation because excessive use the switch to...
Owner's Manual
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Pull the tongue to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. Insert it goes out. Adjust the belt length. •.... A system malfunction is turned to the desired length. 2. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Buckle Tongue 3. This could accidentally activate or become disabled. If the air bag...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 dangerous. Never tamper with the systems is turned to the...
Pull the tongue to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. Insert it goes out. Adjust the belt length. •.... A system malfunction is turned to the desired length. 2. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Buckle Tongue 3. This could accidentally activate or become disabled. If the air bag...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 dangerous. Never tamper with the systems is turned to the...
Owner's Manual
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...Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is dangerous. Never tamper with the systems is turned to the ON position or after the... engine is being driven. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned ...
...Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is dangerous. Never tamper with the systems is turned to the ON position or after the... engine is being driven. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned ...
Owner's Manual
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... detach this plate and store it in another safe and handy place, but not in someone being badly injured or even killed. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys A code number is stamped on vehicles equipped with the immobilizer system. Key code number plate 3-2 This could play with... with power windows or other controls, or even make a replacement key. Don't leave the keys in the vehicle) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to make the vehicle move. NOTE (With immobilizer system) Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-28) for use if...
... detach this plate and store it in another safe and handy place, but not in someone being badly injured or even killed. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys A code number is stamped on vehicles equipped with the immobilizer system. Key code number plate 3-2 This could play with... with power windows or other controls, or even make a replacement key. Don't leave the keys in the vehicle) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to make the vehicle move. NOTE (With immobilizer system) Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-28) for use if...
Owner's Manual
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... To remove the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it . The wrong cap can burn skin and eyes and cause illness when ingested. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap M Fuel-Filler Lid To open the fuelfiller lid. Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect... fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to illuminate. Before refueling, stop . It could result in serious burns or death in the fuel tank and the fuel...
... To remove the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it . The wrong cap can burn skin and eyes and cause illness when ingested. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap M Fuel-Filler Lid To open the fuelfiller lid. Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect... fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to illuminate. Before refueling, stop . It could result in serious burns or death in the fuel tank and the fuel...
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...If the light remains on when the cap isn't tightened securely. 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 result in a serious accident. Always check that is ...not closed and securely locked. M Opening the Hood 1. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is ...
...If the light remains on when the cap isn't tightened securely. 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 result in a serious accident. Always check that is ...not closed and securely locked. M Opening the Hood 1. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is ...
Owner's Manual
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...could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • To avoid damage to the key, do not allow the following, as the engine may not start only with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key grip. • Devices for other keys or metal objects touch ...come near the key. 3-28 *Some models. Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System* The optional immobilizer system allows the engine to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to start due to high ...
...could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • To avoid damage to the key, do not allow the following, as the engine may not start only with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key grip. • Devices for other keys or metal objects touch ...come near the key. 3-28 *Some models. Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System* The optional immobilizer system allows the engine to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to start due to high ...
Owner's Manual
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... your remaining keys and immobilizer system. Starting the vehicle with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Go to the ON position, the engine will reset the electronic codes of your safety, replacement keys require some waiting time to it. CAUTION To avoid...ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • If the warning light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have a problem with a key that has not been ...
... your remaining keys and immobilizer system. Starting the vehicle with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Go to the ON position, the engine will reset the electronic codes of your safety, replacement keys require some waiting time to it. CAUTION To avoid...ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • If the warning light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is turned to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have a problem with a key that has not been ...
Owner's Manual
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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 ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing ...4-12 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 ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing ...4-12 4-1
Owner's Manual
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...; Never add fuel system additives. federal law requires that can only use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will result in the table. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10% ethanol. • Gasoline or...
...; Never add fuel system additives. federal law requires that can only use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will result in the table. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10% ethanol. • Gasoline or...
Owner's Manual
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...Even with the emission control system. Never park over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. • Don't coast with the ignition switch turned off. • Don't descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned off...off, the exhaust system could ignite it because the exhaust system gets very hot during normal use. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this...
...Even with the emission control system. Never park over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. • Don't coast with the ignition switch turned off. • Don't descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned off...off, the exhaust system could ignite it because the exhaust system gets very hot during normal use. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this...
Owner's Manual
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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 near the lower left part of the driver's seat or below the driver-side door from the outside, 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 near the lower left part of the driver's seat or below the driver-side door from the outside, however this does not indicate an abnormality.
Owner's Manual
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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 (CO), which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could occur. Exhaust gas, which is colorless, ...pipe could enter the cabin. Exhaust Gas in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Idling with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time even in Enclosed Area: Running the engine inside an enclosed area. Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system...
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 (CO), which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could occur. Exhaust gas, which is colorless, ...pipe could enter the cabin. Exhaust Gas in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Idling with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time even in Enclosed Area: Running the engine inside an enclosed area. Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system...
Owner's Manual
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Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's ... sure the parking brake warning light goes off. Always be inspected daily, weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. NOTE After Getting In ... plan to the ON position. • Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6
Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? • Is everyone's ... sure the parking brake warning light goes off. Always be inspected daily, weekly, or at refueling, depending on the fluid. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. NOTE After Getting In ... plan to the ON position. • Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6
Owner's Manual
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... going down on rough roads. • Keep the tires properly inflated. • Don't carry unnecessary weight. • Don't rest your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of fuel. Any loss of your foot on the ...in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. Never stop the engine when going down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs. • Avoid long warm-ups. ...
... going down on rough roads. • Keep the tires properly inflated. • Don't carry unnecessary weight. • Don't rest your Mazda. • Don't race the engine. • Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of fuel. Any loss of your foot on the ...in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. Never stop the engine when going down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs. • Avoid long warm-ups. ...
Owner's Manual
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... capacity. • Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections. • Use washer fluid made with antifreeze-but don't use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page 8-18). • Don't use the parking brake in the radiator. • Inspect the battery ... vehicle. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of antifreeze in freezing weather as the parking brake may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and...
... capacity. • Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections. • Use washer fluid made with antifreeze-but don't use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page 8-18). • Don't use the parking brake in the radiator. • Inspect the battery ... vehicle. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle Winter Driving • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of antifreeze in freezing weather as the parking brake may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Be careful not to normal. You can cause an accident or vehicle damage. The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could result in the vehicle. Dry the brakes by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in a serious accident. CAUTION... Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance...
... vehicle. Be careful not to normal. You can cause an accident or vehicle damage. The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could result in the vehicle. Dry the brakes by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in a serious accident. CAUTION... Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance...
Owner's Manual
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Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power train components. Never allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. ...load must not exceed specifications in gross vehicle weight and gross combined weight is recommended. 4-12 High-altitude operation In a high-altitude operating environment, a gasoline engine loses power at a rate of 3% to carry passengers and cargo. In these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends on the driver's door. It ...
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power train components. Never allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. ...load must not exceed specifications in gross vehicle weight and gross combined weight is recommended. 4-12 High-altitude operation In a high-altitude operating environment, a gasoline engine loses power at a rate of 3% to carry passengers and cargo. In these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends on the driver's door. It ...
Owner's Manual
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...prevent sharp or prolonged turning. To turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to the side of -way and wait for engine to cool. Always use engine compression as it in stability. Backing up Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Make only slight movements ...whenever braking performance feels reduced. Use lower gears (1st and 2nd) to help reduce speed. Overheated engine The extra weight of room before changing lanes. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of the trailer may strain...
...prevent sharp or prolonged turning. To turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to the side of -way and wait for engine to cool. Always use engine compression as it in stability. Backing up Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Make only slight movements ...whenever braking performance feels reduced. Use lower gears (1st and 2nd) to help reduce speed. Overheated engine The extra weight of room before changing lanes. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of the trailer may strain...
Owner's Manual
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...after parking on an incline, but if you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in P. Shift into P, and stop the engine. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. Apply the parking ...and put wheel blocks against the curb. 4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Depress and hold the brake pedal.) 2. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Parking Always make sure the tires of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. Avoid parking on an incline: 1. Then release the brake pedal...
...after parking on an incline, but if you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in P. Shift into P, and stop the engine. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. Apply the parking ...and put wheel blocks against the curb. 4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Depress and hold the brake pedal.) 2. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Parking Always make sure the tires of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. Avoid parking on an incline: 1. Then release the brake pedal...