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Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your Mazda. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in your vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is ignored. Your owner's manual, when read from your manual, you ... in the manual. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. By reading your vehicle. The symbol below , located on some parts of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. Illustrations complement...
Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your Mazda. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in your vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is ignored. Your owner's manual, when read from your manual, you ... in the manual. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. By reading your vehicle. The symbol below , located on some parts of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. Illustrations complement...
Owner's Manual
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...the possibility of serious injuries. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your Mazda off-road is dangerous. You could prevent the air bags from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or unexpected... air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries. Driving the vehicle off -road: Driving your Mazda (page 10-6) is could prevent the air bag crash sensor system from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting...
...the possibility of serious injuries. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your Mazda off-road is dangerous. You could prevent the air bags from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or unexpected... air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries. Driving the vehicle off -road: Driving your Mazda (page 10-6) is could prevent the air bag crash sensor system from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting...
Owner's Manual
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... counterclockwise. CAUTION If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may continue to prevent fuel on city and highway roads. Open Close 3-45 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. If the warning light illuminates, park your...
... counterclockwise. CAUTION If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may continue to prevent fuel on city and highway roads. Open Close 3-45 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. If the warning light illuminates, park your...
Owner's Manual
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...-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Floor Mat ...4-9 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-10 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-12 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-13 Towing ...4-14 Trailer Towing (Except Mexico) ...4-14 4-1 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
...-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Floor Mat ...4-9 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-10 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-12 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-13 Towing ...4-14 Trailer Towing (Except Mexico) ...4-14 4-1 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
Owner's Manual
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...it will travel on fuel and repairs. l Avoid long warm-ups. l Avoid fast starts. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l Keep the tires properly inflated. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period ...of your foot on rough roads. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of time. l Keep ...
...it will travel on fuel and repairs. l Avoid long warm-ups. l Avoid fast starts. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l Keep the tires properly inflated. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period ...of your foot on rough roads. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of time. l Keep ...
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... vehicle control and an accident. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving qDriving on Slippery Surface l WARNING Be extremely careful if it is dangerous. This could cause the tires to press down on the brake pedal. l Do not perform abrupt maneuvers when the road surface changes (such as ice or packed...
... vehicle control and an accident. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving qDriving on Slippery Surface l WARNING Be extremely careful if it is dangerous. This could cause the tires to press down on the brake pedal. l Do not perform abrupt maneuvers when the road surface changes (such as ice or packed...
Owner's Manual
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... has a higher center of vehicles. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as it might help if you to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qRoll-over , personal injury or death. WARNING Do not perform abrupt maneuvers when driving the vehicle in an emergency situation: Performing...
... has a higher center of vehicles. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as it might help if you to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qRoll-over , personal injury or death. WARNING Do not perform abrupt maneuvers when driving the vehicle in an emergency situation: Performing...
Owner's Manual
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...than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with antifreeze―but do not use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of antifreeze in ...parking brake in freezing weather as it may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Instead, shift to the tire. Ø Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly affected and result in the sidewalls (page 5-31). l Inspect ...
...than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with antifreeze―but do not use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of antifreeze in ...parking brake in freezing weather as it may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Instead, shift to the tire. Ø Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly affected and result in the sidewalls (page 5-31). l Inspect ...
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...used, replace both front and rear tires with the vehicle body and scratching. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as it could cause short circuiting of tire chains on the front tires as tightly as possible....tires. Installing the chains 1. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km. Install the chains on the rear tires. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. 2. Secure the chains on a vehicle equipped with P245/50R20 specification tires could result in ...
...used, replace both front and rear tires with the vehicle body and scratching. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as it could cause short circuiting of tire chains on the front tires as tightly as possible....tires. Installing the chains 1. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km. Install the chains on the rear tires. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. 2. Secure the chains on a vehicle equipped with P245/50R20 specification tires could result in ...
Owner's Manual
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... performance and handling. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven... roads or over speed bumps. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin...
... performance and handling. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven... roads or over speed bumps. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin...
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...can be 10%―15% of the total trailer load (sum of the weights of the trailer and cargo). Trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes could cause you to lose control. When not towing a trailer, remove the trailer hitch (if detachable) to reduce the ...load determined prior to departure: Attempting to tow loads without determining the total trailer weight and tongue load is dangerous. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load Table: Attempting to tow loads greater than in...
...can be 10%―15% of the total trailer load (sum of the weights of the trailer and cargo). Trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes could cause you to lose control. When not towing a trailer, remove the trailer hitch (if detachable) to reduce the ...load determined prior to departure: Attempting to tow loads without determining the total trailer weight and tongue load is dangerous. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load Table: Attempting to tow loads greater than in...
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...occupants. 4-17 Examine all hitch adjustments with actual loads. If the hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other foreign elements from filtering in tire failure, loss of control, and injury to the recommended cold-tire pressure, as it could...manufacturer specifications. qTires When towing a trailer, make sure all tires are connected to the body: Modifying your vehicle. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departure: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous.
...occupants. 4-17 Examine all hitch adjustments with actual loads. If the hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other foreign elements from filtering in tire failure, loss of control, and injury to the recommended cold-tire pressure, as it could...manufacturer specifications. qTires When towing a trailer, make sure all tires are connected to the body: Modifying your vehicle. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departure: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous.
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...Before driving l Have your vehicle and the one vehicle and trailer length between your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Driving Your Mazda will affect handling. Backing up Backing a vehicle with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and stopping in ...jackknifing, especially so on wet or slippery roads. It may cause loss of an accident. Back slowly, and have a helper outside at the bottom of rough roads ...
...Before driving l Have your vehicle and the one vehicle and trailer length between your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Driving Your Mazda will affect handling. Backing up Backing a vehicle with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and stopping in ...jackknifing, especially so on wet or slippery roads. It may cause loss of an accident. Back slowly, and have a helper outside at the bottom of rough roads ...
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Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. Use lower gears to Overheating (page 7-14). Have a ...: Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is downhill, turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to the side of the road, park off the road and allow brakes to cool. Parking Always make sure the tires of the front tires face the curb. l l If the grade is dangerous...
Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. Use lower gears to Overheating (page 7-14). Have a ...: Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is downhill, turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to the side of the road, park off the road and allow brakes to cool. Parking Always make sure the tires of the front tires face the curb. l l If the grade is dangerous...
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..., open the hood and check the brake fluid level immediately, and then add fluid if required (page 8-23). 2. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Have it will be heard to an Authorized... Mazda Dealer. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as possible by automatically releasing and reapplying that they could completely...
..., open the hood and check the brake fluid level immediately, and then add fluid if required (page 8-23). 2. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Have it will be heard to an Authorized... Mazda Dealer. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as possible by automatically releasing and reapplying that they could completely...
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... Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not rely on ABS or RSC as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS and RSC cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact... or gravel, for a few seconds when the ignition switch is jump-started to the ON position. 5-8 The warning light stays on the road surface). NOTE When the engine is turned to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate the brake system ...
... Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not rely on ABS or RSC as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS and RSC cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact... or gravel, for a few seconds when the ignition switch is jump-started to the ON position. 5-8 The warning light stays on the road surface). NOTE When the engine is turned to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate the brake system ...
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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to the transaxle. When this occurs, AAS mode ... the vehicle was in P. (With Advanced Key) The ignition switch cannot be done while driving the vehicle with no damage occurring to best suit the road conditions and driver input. To be sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be accelerated from P. qManual Shift Mode This mode gives...
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to the transaxle. When this occurs, AAS mode ... the vehicle was in P. (With Advanced Key) The ignition switch cannot be done while driving the vehicle with no damage occurring to best suit the road conditions and driver input. To be sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be accelerated from P. qManual Shift Mode This mode gives...
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... and driving on vehicle speed. 5-14 When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will be shifted up to a lower gear, depending on slippery roads. Shifting specification Shifting up to loss of vehicle control and an accident. The sudden change in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will shift...for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6→M5→M4→M3→M2→M1) To shift down to protect the transaxle. The...
... and driving on vehicle speed. 5-14 When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will be shifted up to a lower gear, depending on slippery roads. Shifting specification Shifting up to loss of vehicle control and an accident. The sudden change in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will shift...for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6→M5→M4→M3→M2→M1) To shift down to protect the transaxle. The...
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...All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation í AWD provides excellent driveability on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and other slippery surfaces. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable, you can still... steer, but it requires more than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is running . CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme ...
...All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation í AWD provides excellent driveability on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and other slippery surfaces. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable, you can still... steer, but it requires more than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is running . CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme ...
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... and sudden braking when driving a loaded vehicle is dangerous as the driving behavior of a vehicle with a lower center of gravity. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAWD Driving qAWD Warning Light WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers when driving this vehicle: Sharp turns, excessive speed...an abnormality with a higher center of gravity. Vehicles with the AWD system. Thereafter, the warning light will illuminate or flash under off-road conditions. If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates, contact an Authorized...
... and sudden braking when driving a loaded vehicle is dangerous as the driving behavior of a vehicle with a lower center of gravity. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAWD Driving qAWD Warning Light WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers when driving this vehicle: Sharp turns, excessive speed...an abnormality with a higher center of gravity. Vehicles with the AWD system. Thereafter, the warning light will illuminate or flash under off-road conditions. If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates, contact an Authorized...