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...part. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. How to Use This Manual We... Illustrations complement the words of your vehicle. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in your manual. By reading your vehicle. Please refer to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of the vehicle, indicates that in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored....
...part. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. How to Use This Manual We... Illustrations complement the words of your vehicle. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in your manual. By reading your vehicle. Please refer to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of the vehicle, indicates that in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored....
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... vehicle with the key is dangerous. Some types of keys to be attached to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-28) for information regarding keys and engine starting. (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to the retractable type key. If your key is stamped on the plate attached to operate, or even make a ... the power windows or other controls to the key set; NOTE l Type B Key code number plate A code number is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have your children will not find these new kinds of key chains cannot be an interesting toy to play with them in a place...
... vehicle with the key is dangerous. Some types of keys to be attached to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-28) for information regarding keys and engine starting. (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to the retractable type key. If your key is stamped on the plate attached to operate, or even make a ... the power windows or other controls to the key set; NOTE l Type B Key code number plate A code number is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have your children will not find these new kinds of key chains cannot be an interesting toy to play with them in a place...
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...: Ø Drop the key. Ø Get the key wet. Ø Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field. Ø Expose the key to start due to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key. 3-26 Knowing Your... Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to high temperatures on the key grip. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by laws ...
...: Ø Drop the key. Ø Get the key wet. Ø Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field. Ø Expose the key to start due to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key. 3-26 Knowing Your... Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to high temperatures on the key grip. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by laws ...
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...the electronic codes of the device. The keys carry a unique electronic code. They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If a key is lost . Starting the vehicle with Part 15 of Industry CANADA. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to...time. Bring all the remaining keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ACC or LOCK position. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3-27 l l l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with a key that may have a malfunction. If the engine does not start with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator...
...the electronic codes of the device. The keys carry a unique electronic code. They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If a key is lost . Starting the vehicle with Part 15 of Industry CANADA. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to...time. Bring all the remaining keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ACC or LOCK position. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3-27 l l l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with a key that may have a malfunction. If the engine does not start with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator...
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... l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start , check the security indicator light. Go to your key and transmitter. l Opening the hood by operating the trunk lid release lever. If...-deterrent system operates with the transmitter. To properly secure the vehicle, always make sure all windows are needed. Refer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qOperation System triggering conditions The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about 3 minutes when the system is ...
... l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start , check the security indicator light. Go to your key and transmitter. l Opening the hood by operating the trunk lid release lever. If...-deterrent system operates with the transmitter. To properly secure the vehicle, always make sure all windows are needed. Refer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qOperation System triggering conditions The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about 3 minutes when the system is ...
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... position. Manual control mirror To adjust, move the mirror's control lever, just inside the door. Control lever 3-31 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Selector switch Outside mirror Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is dangerous. Your rear... view will be restricted, and you start driving: Driving with the vehicle. WARNING Always return the outside mirrors folded in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror...
... position. Manual control mirror To adjust, move the mirror's control lever, just inside the door. Control lever 3-31 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Selector switch Outside mirror Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is dangerous. Your rear... view will be restricted, and you start driving: Driving with the vehicle. WARNING Always return the outside mirrors folded in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror...
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-4 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 Floor Mat ...4-9 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 ...11 Overloading ...4-12 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-13 Turbocharger Information í ...4-14 Towing ...4-15 Trailer Towing ...4-15 í Some models. 4-1 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-4 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 Floor Mat ...4-9 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 ...11 Overloading ...4-12 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-13 Turbocharger Information í ...4-14 Towing ...4-15 Trailer Towing ...4-15 í Some models. 4-1 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
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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 converter is part of a vehicle is ... 2 minutes. Ø Do not tamper with existing exhaust emissions requirements. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. Ø Do not push-start or pull-start your Mazda with the engine turned off . 4-4 CAUTION Ignoring the following precautions could cause serious injury or death. A resulting fire could cause lead to accumulate on...
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 a vehicle is ... 2 minutes. Ø Do not tamper with existing exhaust emissions requirements. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. Ø Do not push-start or pull-start your Mazda with the engine turned off . 4-4 CAUTION Ignoring the following precautions could cause serious injury or death. A resulting fire could cause lead to accumulate on...
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... gas inside your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time even in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before...
... gas inside your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time even in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before...
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... to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of fluid leaks. Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l After Getting In Are all gauges. l Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is in your... Mazda. Always be inspected. l Is everyone's seat belt fastened? If you plan to the ON position. l Are the inside and outside lights are clean. l l l...
... to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of fluid leaks. Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l After Getting In Are all gauges. l Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is in your... Mazda. Always be inspected. l Is everyone's seat belt fastened? If you plan to the ON position. l Are the inside and outside lights are clean. l l l...
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... add to the performance, economy, and life of time. l Avoid full-throttle starts. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your foot on fuel and repairs. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period of your Mazda. l Slow down on a tank of steering or braking control could cause...
... add to the performance, economy, and life of time. l Avoid full-throttle starts. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your foot on fuel and repairs. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period of your Mazda. l Slow down on a tank of steering or braking control could cause...
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This could cause the tires to skid. l If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. l For more traction in starting on the road surface). Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for braking. If your vehicle is...slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery...
This could cause the tires to skid. l If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. l For more traction in starting on the road surface). Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for braking. If your vehicle is...slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery...
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... fuel additives are NOT recommended. Extra oil additives are NOT recommended. l Do not race or over-rev the engine when starting. Damage to serious engine damage and may result. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Avoid simply shutting the engine off the engine...
... fuel additives are NOT recommended. Extra oil additives are NOT recommended. l Do not race or over-rev the engine when starting. Damage to serious engine damage and may result. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Avoid simply shutting the engine off the engine...
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5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-12 Power Steering ...5-19 Cruise Control í ...5-20 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-23 Dynamic ...
5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-12 Power Steering ...5-19 Cruise Control í ...5-20 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-23 Dynamic ...
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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the button when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be removed. Button Push the button 5-2 Shift lever engaged in the P position. Manual transaxle To turn the key to protect against theft. Only in this position can the key be in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to the LOCK position.
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the button when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be removed. Button Push the button 5-2 Shift lever engaged in the P position. Manual transaxle To turn the key to protect against theft. Only in this position can the key be in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to the LOCK position.
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...to P with an automatic transaxle, or to 1 or R with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound will be checked after the engine is started (page 5-38). Leaving the key in the LOCK or ACC position with a manual transaxle is dangerous. ON This is the normal running position ...of the security features and may run the battery down . This could cause an accident. START The engine is started (page 5-38). The warning lights (except brakes) should be heard. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from...
...to P with an automatic transaxle, or to 1 or R with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound will be checked after the engine is started (page 5-38). Leaving the key in the LOCK or ACC position with a manual transaxle is dangerous. ON This is the normal running position ...of the security features and may run the battery down . This could cause an accident. START The engine is started (page 5-38). The warning lights (except brakes) should be heard. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from...
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...is cold or warm, it idle for more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. 5-4 Otherwise, you must restart the engine while the vehicle is controlled by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-16). 5. l l In extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not ...clutch is depressed sufficiently. (Automatic transaxle) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is on. 3. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting the engine, let it should fasten their seat belts. 2. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the ...
...is cold or warm, it idle for more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. 5-4 Otherwise, you must restart the engine while the vehicle is controlled by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-16). 5. l l In extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not ...clutch is depressed sufficiently. (Automatic transaxle) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is on. 3. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting the engine, let it should fasten their seat belts. 2. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the ...
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... and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal: Driving with the engine stalled or turned off is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that have been affected. 5-5 This will be depleted if you can stop : Coasting with wet brakes is...
... and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal: Driving with the engine stalled or turned off is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that have been affected. 5-5 This will be depleted if you can stop : Coasting with wet brakes is...
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... security systems and run the battery down to hold the vehicle in a stationary position. CAUTION Driving with sufficient force to the released position. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qParking Brake Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards with the parking...
... security systems and run the battery down to hold the vehicle in a stationary position. CAUTION Driving with sufficient force to the released position. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qParking Brake Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards with the parking...
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...is fully released. If the warning light remains on after checking that the parking brake is sometimes an indicator of each wheel. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. After adding fluid, ...check the light again. If this light remains illuminated, after the parking brake is about to lock up, the ABS responds by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í Do not drive with the ignition switch in the brake pedal and may go closer to the floor. This is applied with...
...is fully released. If the warning light remains on after checking that the parking brake is sometimes an indicator of each wheel. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. After adding fluid, ...check the light again. If this light remains illuminated, after the parking brake is about to lock up, the ABS responds by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í Do not drive with the ignition switch in the brake pedal and may go closer to the floor. This is applied with...