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... bodily injury or damage to make better use of the manual to best explain how to start is ignored. How to Use This Manual We want to the part. Illustrations complement the words of your Mazda. Index: A good place to enjoy your vehicle. Please refer to cover, can do this" or "Do...
... bodily injury or damage to make better use of the manual to best explain how to start is ignored. How to Use This Manual We want to the part. Illustrations complement the words of your Mazda. Index: A good place to enjoy your vehicle. Please refer to cover, can do this" or "Do...
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...attached to operate, or even make a replacement key. Retractable type key Key code number plate Key ring 3-2 l The keys operate all locks. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep it in a safe place (not in the vehicle...) for information regarding keys and engine starting. (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to make the vehicle move. Children may find or play with and could result in someone being badly injured ...
...attached to operate, or even make a replacement key. Retractable type key Key code number plate Key ring 3-2 l The keys operate all locks. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep it in a safe place (not in the vehicle...) for information regarding keys and engine starting. (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to make the vehicle move. Children may find or play with and could result in someone being badly injured ...
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...Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field. Ø Expose the key to high temperatures on the key grip. Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start , thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If someone attempts to... start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start only with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Changes or modifications not...
...Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field. Ø Expose the key to high temperatures on the key grip. Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start , thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If someone attempts to... start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start only with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Changes or modifications not...
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... operation of your safety, obtaining a replacement key requires some waiting time. Bring all the remaining keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ACC or LOCK position. If the engine does not start with Part 15 of Industry CANADA. Operation is disarmed. The security indicator light in case one is lost . For...
... operation of your safety, obtaining a replacement key requires some waiting time. Bring all the remaining keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ACC or LOCK position. If the engine does not start with Part 15 of Industry CANADA. Operation is disarmed. The security indicator light in case one is lost . For...
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... will not function unless it is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The system will not start , check the security indicator light. Remember to take your engine fails to the immobilizer system or the vehicle. 3-28 ...237; Some models. Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l l l l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on when the ignition ...
... will not function unless it is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The system will not start , check the security indicator light. Remember to take your engine fails to the immobilizer system or the vehicle. 3-28 ...237; Some models. Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l l l l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on when the ignition ...
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... rear window. qRearview Mirror Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the middle position. Your rear view will be restricted, and you start driving: Driving with the vehicle. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2.
... rear window. qRearview Mirror Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the middle position. Your rear view will be restricted, and you start driving: Driving with the vehicle. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2.
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4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. 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 Winter Driving ...4-...
4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. 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 Winter Driving ...4-...
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...a used vehicle is also subject to get very hot. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. Ø Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. Ø Do not coast with the ignition switch turned off. Ø Do not descend...must be heard at high idle for more than 2 minutes. Ø Do not tamper with the emission control system. 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 ...
...a used vehicle is also subject to get very hot. In some states, such modification made by a qualified technician. Ø Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. Ø Do not coast with the ignition switch turned off. Ø Do not descend...must be heard at high idle for more than 2 minutes. Ø Do not tamper with the emission control system. 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 ...
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Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all .... Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could occur. When your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine: Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. If you smell exhaust gas inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. When...
Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all .... Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could occur. When your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine: Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. If you smell exhaust gas inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. When...
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... vehicle for any sign of tires. l Is everyone's seat belt fastened? Always be inspected. 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 Are the inside and outside lights are clean. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6 Is the...
... vehicle for any sign of tires. l Is everyone's seat belt fastened? Always be inspected. 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 Are the inside and outside lights are clean. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-6 Is the...
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... of steering or braking control could cause an accident. 4-7 l Keep the engine tuned. l Do not rest your Mazda. Any loss of fuel. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Follow the maintenance schedule ... Slow down on the brake pedal while driving. l Do not carry unnecessary weight. l Do not drive constantly at high speeds. l Avoid fast starts. WARNING Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in ...
... of steering or braking control could cause an accident. 4-7 l Keep the engine tuned. l Do not rest your Mazda. Any loss of fuel. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Follow the maintenance schedule ... Slow down on the brake pedal while driving. l Do not carry unnecessary weight. l Do not drive constantly at high speeds. l Avoid fast starts. WARNING Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in ...
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... under the front wheels. If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, do not pump the brakes. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to press down on the brake pedal. When driving on ice or in...sudden braking and sudden maneuvering. Do not hold the pedal down constantly. Refer to skid. Do not spin the front wheels. l For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for braking. The sudden change in water, snow, mud, sand, or...
... under the front wheels. If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, do not pump the brakes. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to press down on the brake pedal. When driving on ice or in...sudden braking and sudden maneuvering. Do not hold the pedal down constantly. Refer to skid. Do not spin the front wheels. l For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for braking. The sudden change in water, snow, mud, sand, or...
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... (for optimal operation with premium unleaded gasoline (page 4-2). Avoid simply shutting the engine off the engine. l Do not race or over-rev the engine when starting. This should not be done with ANY engine, especially not with a lower octane rating. This may void your driving condition). l After driving at freeway speeds... and may lead to cool the turbo before turning off abruptly after a hard or long drive. Extra oil additives are NOT recommended. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power.
... (for optimal operation with premium unleaded gasoline (page 4-2). Avoid simply shutting the engine off the engine. l Do not race or over-rev the engine when starting. This should not be done with ANY engine, especially not with a lower octane rating. This may void your driving condition). l After driving at freeway speeds... and may lead to cool the turbo before turning off abruptly after a hard or long drive. Extra oil additives are NOT recommended. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power.
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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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Only in this position can the key be in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. Shift lever engaged in the P position. Manual 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 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key to the LOCK position.
Only in this position can the key be in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. Shift lever engaged in the P position. Manual 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 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key to the LOCK position.
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...) should be heard. Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key to place the key in 1 or R with a manual transaxle: It is started . START The engine is important to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in... the engine is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to the ON position. This does not indicate an abnormality. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving ...
...) should be heard. Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key to place the key in 1 or R with a manual transaxle: It is started . START The engine is important to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in... the engine is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to the ON position. This does not indicate an abnormality. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving ...
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... extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in park (P). Whether the engine is controlled by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-16). 5. If the engine does not start , wait 10 seconds before trying again. NOTE l 1. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment...
... extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in park (P). Whether the engine is controlled by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-16). 5. If the engine does not start , wait 10 seconds before trying again. NOTE l 1. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment...
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... a serious accident. Dry brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Avoid continuous application of vehicle control and a serious accident. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that have been affected. 5-5 This could be greater than normal to a lower gear when going down steep hills...
... a serious accident. Dry brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Avoid continuous application of vehicle control and a serious accident. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that have been affected. 5-5 This could be greater than normal to a lower gear when going down steep hills...
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... the release button. This could occur. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key to hold the vehicle in a stationary 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 sufficient force...
... the release button. This could occur. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key to hold the vehicle in a stationary 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 sufficient force...
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...speed of leakage. You may have a brake problem. If one is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. Continue to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Have it may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. WARNING This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The... brake system warning light illuminated is fully released. If the warning light remains on after checking that wheel's brake. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving with the ignition switch ...
...speed of leakage. You may have a brake problem. If one is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. Continue to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Have it may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. WARNING This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The... brake system warning light illuminated is fully released. If the warning light remains on after checking that wheel's brake. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving with the ignition switch ...