Owner's Manual
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... ...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 Form No.8U61-EA-05G Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page121 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (121,1) 4 Before Driving Your...
... ...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 Form No.8U61-EA-05G Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page121 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (121,1) 4 Before Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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... add to the drivetrain. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid full-throttle starts. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. This causes the loss of fuel. Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended... periods of time. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Don't tow a trailer. Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period of time. Never stop the engine when going...
... add to the drivetrain. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid full-throttle starts. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. This causes the loss of fuel. Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended... periods of time. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Don't tow a trailer. Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period of time. Never stop the engine when going...
Owner's Manual
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...allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to carry passengers and cargo. If you need further details. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you do , you must tow a trailer, follow these conditions, a reduction in gross vehicle weight and gross combined weight is recommended. 4-12 ...05G_Edition1 Page132 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (132,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. It must be affected. In these instructions because driver and passenger safety ...
...allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to carry passengers and cargo. If you need further details. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you do , you must tow a trailer, follow these conditions, a reduction in gross vehicle weight and gross combined weight is recommended. 4-12 ...05G_Edition1 Page132 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (132,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. It must be affected. In these instructions because driver and passenger safety ...
Owner's Manual
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... Package Package 2.97 m2(32 ft2) Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; TTW * i.e. FRONTAL AREA MAX. Vehicles with the 4Seasons Package can tow a heavier trailer and carry more cargo weight than standard-equipped vehicles. baggage, food, camp gear 1,361 kg (3,000 lb) 907 kg (2,000 lb...kg (6,329 lb) 1,189 kg (2,621 lb) 1,218 kg (2,685 lb) MAX. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page133 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (133,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to 15% DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER LOAD...
... Package Package 2.97 m2(32 ft2) Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; TTW * i.e. FRONTAL AREA MAX. Vehicles with the 4Seasons Package can tow a heavier trailer and carry more cargo weight than standard-equipped vehicles. baggage, food, camp gear 1,361 kg (3,000 lb) 907 kg (2,000 lb...kg (6,329 lb) 1,189 kg (2,621 lb) 1,218 kg (2,685 lb) MAX. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page133 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (133,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to 15% DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER LOAD...
Owner's Manual
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... by weighing the trailer on platform scales at a highway weight station or a trucking company. Doing so could result in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. The trailer tongue load must be determined by the trailer manufacturer that could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or... When the trailer load is more weight in the front is dangerous. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page134 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (134,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Tow Loads: Attempting to tow loads without determining the total trailer weight and tongue load is dangerous. ...
... by weighing the trailer on platform scales at a highway weight station or a trucking company. Doing so could result in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. The trailer tongue load must be determined by the trailer manufacturer that could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or... When the trailer load is more weight in the front is dangerous. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page134 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (134,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Tow Loads: Attempting to tow loads without determining the total trailer weight and tongue load is dangerous. ...
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... vehicle occupants. Exhaust gas entering the vehicle could result in tire failure, loss of control and a serious accident. l qTires When towing a trailer, make sure all trailer-hitch mounting bolts regularly and tighten any that stiffens the bumper as it causes greater trailer sway ... Trailer tire size, load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to the body. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page135 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (135,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Unsecured Hitch: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it will change the vehicle...
... vehicle occupants. Exhaust gas entering the vehicle could result in tire failure, loss of control and a serious accident. l qTires When towing a trailer, make sure all trailer-hitch mounting bolts regularly and tighten any that stiffens the bumper as it causes greater trailer sway ... Trailer tire size, load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to the body. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page135 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (135,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Unsecured Hitch: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it will change the vehicle...
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... 9:33 AM Black plate (136,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qSafety Chains Safety chains must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. They should the trailer become unintentionally unhitched. WARNING Towing Without Safety Chain: Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to... a recreational vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn signals yourself before towing it day or night. qTrailer Lights Trailer lights must be used as required before each trip. CAUTION Don't connect a trailer...
... 9:33 AM Black plate (136,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qSafety Chains Safety chains must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. They should the trailer become unintentionally unhitched. WARNING Towing Without Safety Chain: Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to... a recreational vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn signals yourself before towing it day or night. qTrailer Lights Trailer lights must be used as required before each trip. CAUTION Don't connect a trailer...
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... wet or slippery roads. It may cause loss of vehicle-trailer accidents are larger than the tow vehicle. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page137 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (137,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qTrailer Towing Tips l Verify that are driver error, excessive speed, and improper trailer loading. Take time to get...
... wet or slippery roads. It may cause loss of vehicle-trailer accidents are larger than the tow vehicle. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page137 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (137,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qTrailer Towing Tips l Verify that are driver error, excessive speed, and improper trailer loading. Take time to get...
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... use engine compression as it in P. 4-18 Form No.8U61-EA-05G Overheated engine The extra weight of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked. Make only slight movements to help reduce speed. Parking Always make sure the tires of the trailer may... a lower gear and use lower gears to reduce the possibility of control and a serious accident. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page138 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (138,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to Overheating (page 7-16). Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear...
... use engine compression as it in P. 4-18 Form No.8U61-EA-05G Overheated engine The extra weight of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked. Make only slight movements to help reduce speed. Parking Always make sure the tires of the trailer may... a lower gear and use lower gears to reduce the possibility of control and a serious accident. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page138 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (138,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to Overheating (page 7-16). Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear...
Owner's Manual
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... brake and shift into P. 4. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Depress and hold the brake pedal.) 2. To restart after parking on an incline, but if you... rear of the front tires against the downhill side of the front tires face the curb. l 4. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page139 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (139,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Avoid parking on an incline: 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. Maintenance If you must, follow...
... brake and shift into P. 4. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Depress and hold the brake pedal.) 2. To restart after parking on an incline, but if you... rear of the front tires against the downhill side of the front tires face the curb. l 4. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page139 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (139,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Avoid parking on an incline: 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. Maintenance If you must, follow...
Owner's Manual
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... upwards, then press the release button. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the warning light remains on after the parking brake is fully released, you may notice that the pedal is fully released. In... either case, it towed to push or that the vehicle holds in the START or ON position. After adding fluid, check the light again. While holding the button,...
... upwards, then press the release button. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the warning light remains on after the parking brake is fully released, you may notice that the pedal is fully released. In... either case, it towed to push or that the vehicle holds in the START or ON position. After adding fluid, check the light again. While holding the button,...
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... each wheel. qABS Warning Light í The warning light stays on the brake pedal. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page146 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, ...closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on , have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. You can still have an accident. qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...
... each wheel. qABS Warning Light í The warning light stays on the brake pedal. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page146 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, ...closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on , have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. You can still have an accident. qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...
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... pads should be opened electrically. When you 're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. Should this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. NOTE l WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving... and Driving If the ABS warning light stays on at the same time is dangerous. Refer to have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to "Power Sliding Doors" (page 3-12). When the engine is jump-started to a weak battery, not a malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will...
... pads should be opened electrically. When you 're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. Should this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. NOTE l WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving... and Driving If the ABS warning light stays on at the same time is dangerous. Refer to have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to "Power Sliding Doors" (page 3-12). When the engine is jump-started to a weak battery, not a malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will...
Owner's Manual
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... stays on is fully released. If the warning light remains on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to push or that it towed to stop the vehicle. 1. Don't drive with this light remains on, after the parking brake is applied with the brake system warning light on... ON position. 5-26 í Some models. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on , have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of the road and park off when the parking brake is dangerous. It goes off the right-of leakage. Even...
... stays on is fully released. If the warning light remains on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to push or that it towed to stop the vehicle. 1. Don't drive with this light remains on, after the parking brake is applied with the brake system warning light on... ON position. 5-26 í Some models. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on , have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of the road and park off when the parking brake is dangerous. It goes off the right-of leakage. Even...
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... be an electronic brake force distribution system. í Some models. 5-27 Form No.8U61-EA-05G Drive to have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of the road and park off when the engine is started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and ... Sliding Doors" (page 3-12). If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of -way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Don't drive with both lights are on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. Recharge the battery.
... be an electronic brake force distribution system. í Some models. 5-27 Form No.8U61-EA-05G Drive to have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of the road and park off when the engine is started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and ... Sliding Doors" (page 3-12). If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of -way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Don't drive with both lights are on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. Recharge the battery.
Owner's Manual
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...being very low or approaching empty. The emission control system has a problem. l l l If the check engine light remains on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If it's low, add oil. 3. This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure. CAUTION Don't run the engine if oil pressure is ...missing or not tightened securely. The check engine light may have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on in extensive engine damage. 5-28 Form...
...being very low or approaching empty. The emission control system has a problem. l l l If the check engine light remains on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If it's low, add oil. 3. This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure. CAUTION Don't run the engine if oil pressure is ...missing or not tightened securely. The check engine light may have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on in extensive engine damage. 5-28 Form...
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...-EA-05G_Edition1 Page178 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:35 AM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn To sound the horn, press around the mark on or near it . Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and ... is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near a roadway. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is being towed. They may forbid it . Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on the steering wheel.
...-EA-05G_Edition1 Page178 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:35 AM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn To sound the horn, press around the mark on or near it . Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and ... is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near a roadway. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is being towed. They may forbid it . Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on the steering wheel.
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Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Parking in an emergency. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page237 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:37 AM Black plate (237,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7-2 Flat Tire ...7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7-3 Changing a Flat Tire ...7-9 Overheating ...7-16 Overheating ...7-16 Emergency Starting ...Starting a Flooded Engine ...Jump-Starting ...Push-Starting ...Emergency Towing ...Towing Description ...Tiedown Hooks ...Recreational Towing ...7-18 7-18 7-19 7-22 7-23 7-23 7-24 7-24 7-1 Form No.8U61-EA-05G
Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Parking in an emergency. Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page237 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:37 AM Black plate (237,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7-2 Flat Tire ...7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7-3 Changing a Flat Tire ...7-9 Overheating ...7-16 Overheating ...7-16 Emergency Starting ...Starting a Flooded Engine ...Jump-Starting ...Push-Starting ...Emergency Towing ...Towing Description ...Tiedown Hooks ...Recreational Towing ...7-18 7-18 7-19 7-22 7-23 7-23 7-24 7-24 7-1 Form No.8U61-EA-05G
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... Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is being towed. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals don't work when the hazard warning lights are on or near it . l 7-2 ...Form No.8U61-EA-05G NOTE l The turn signals will flash. They may forbid it . Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page238 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:37 AM Black plate (238,1) In Case of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is a traffic hazard...
... Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is being towed. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals don't work when the hazard warning lights are on or near it . l 7-2 ...Form No.8U61-EA-05G NOTE l The turn signals will flash. They may forbid it . Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page238 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:37 AM Black plate (238,1) In Case of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is a traffic hazard...
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...so the ground clearance is securely attached. Use only one temporary spare tire on any other vehicle; Don't use your temporary spare on your Mazda. it has been designed only for your vehicle at the same time. Also, don't drive through an automatic car wash. NOTE After installing... the side spoiler cap, make sure it won't fit properly. Do not tow a trailer while using only the conventional tire. To remove the spare tire 1. For side-spoiler equipped vehicles, remove the fasteners on this tire....
...so the ground clearance is securely attached. Use only one temporary spare tire on any other vehicle; Don't use your temporary spare on your Mazda. it has been designed only for your vehicle at the same time. Also, don't drive through an automatic car wash. NOTE After installing... the side spoiler cap, make sure it won't fit properly. Do not tow a trailer while using only the conventional tire. To remove the spare tire 1. For side-spoiler equipped vehicles, remove the fasteners on this tire....