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AWord to Mazda Owners
Form No.8BL3-EA-10E
How to Use This Manual
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Interior Equipment (View A)
Form No.8BL3-EA-10E
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Interior Equipment (View B)
1-3
Interior Equipment (View C)
Form No.8BL3-EA-10E
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Front
Exterior Overview
1-5
Rear
Exterior Overview
1-6
2
2-1
Front Seats
qSeat Slide
2-2
qSeat Recline
2-3
Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)
Rear Seat
2-4
qSplit-Folding Rear Seatback
2-5
2-6
Head Restraints
2-7
2-8
Seat Belt Precautions
2-9
2-10
qPregnant Womenand Persons with Serious Medical Conditions
qEmergency Locking Mode
2-11
qAutomatic Locking Mode
2-12
Seat Belt
qFastening the Seat Belt
2-13
qUnfastening the Seat Belt
qShoulder Belt Adjuster
2-14
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
2-15
Pretensioner System WarningLight
2-16
Pretensioner System WarningBeep
Seat Belt Extender
2-17
2-18
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
qBelt Minder
2-19
2-20
Child Restraint Precautions
2-21
2-22
2-23
2-24
Child-Restraint System Installation Position
2-25
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
qRear Seat Child-Restraint System Installation
2-26
2-27
2-28
qIf YouMust Use the Front Seat for Children
2-29
qFront Passenger's Seat Child- Restraint System Installation
2-30
2-31
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems
2-32
qLATCHChild-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats)
2-33
qLATCHChild-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Center Seat)
2-34
2-35
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
2-36
2-37
2-38
2-39
2-40
Supplemental Restraint System Components
2-41
How the SRS Air Bags Work
qFront Seat Belt Pretensioners
qDriver Air Bag
2-42
qFront Passenger Air Bag
2-43
qSide Air Bags
qCurtain Air Bags
2-44
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System WarningLight
2-45
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System WarningBeep
2-46
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
2-47
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
2-48
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Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor
qFront Passenger Seat WeightSensors
2-50
2-51
2-52
2-53
qDriver and Front Passenger Buckle Switches
2-54
Monitoring and Maintenance
qConstant Monitoring
qMaintenance
2-55
2-56
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3-1
Keys
3-2
Keyless Entry System
3-3
qTransmitter
3-4
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qTransmitterMaintenance
3-6
qService
3-7
Door Locks
qLocking, Unlocking with Key
Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter
3-8
qLocking, Unlocking with Door- Lock Knob
3-9
3-10
qRear Door Child Safety Locks
Liftgate
qLocking, Unlocking with Key
Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter (with Retractable TypeKey)
3-11
qLocking, Unlocking with Door- Lock Switch
3-12
3-13
qLuggage Compartment
3-14
Power Windows
3-15
qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window
3-16
qOperating the Passenger Power Windows
3-17
qPower Window Lock Switch
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
3-18
qFuel-Filler Lid
qFuel-Filler Cap
3-19
Hood
qOpening the Hood
qClosing the Hood
3-20
Immobilizer System
3-21
qOperation
3-22
qModification and Add-On Equipment
3-23
Steering Wheel
qTilt Steering Wheel
Mirrors
qOutside Mirrors
3-24
3-25
3-26
4
4-1
Fuel Requirements
4-2
Emission Control System
4-3
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)
4-4
Before Getting In
After Getting In
Before Starting the Engine
4-5
Break-In Period
Money-Saving Suggestions
4-6
Hazardous Driving
Floor Mat
4-7
Rocking the Vehicle
Winter Driving
4-8
qSnow Tires
qTire Chains
4-9
Driving In Flooded Area
Overloading
4-10
Driving on Uneven Road
4-11
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5-1
Ignition Switch
qIgnition Switch Positions
5-2
qIgnition Key Reminder
Starting the Engine
5-3
TurningOff the Engine
5-4
Brake System
qFoot Brake
5-5
qParking Brake
5-6
qBrake System WarningLight
5-7
qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
qABS WarningLight
5-8
qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning
qBrake Assist
5-9
Manual Transaxle Operation
qManual TransaxleShift Pattern
5-10
qRecommendations for Shifting
5-11
Automatic Transaxle Controls
qTransaxleRanges
5-12
qShift-Lock System
5-13
qOverdrive
qDriving Tips
5-14
Power Steering
qPower Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
5-15
Cruise Control
qCruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
5-16
qActivation/Deactivation
qToSet Speed
5-17
qToIncrease Cruising Speed
qToDecrease Cruising Speed
5-18
qToResume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph)
qToCancel
5-19
Traction ControlSystem (TCS)
5-20
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
5-21
qDSC OFF Indicator Light
qDSC OFF Switch
5-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
5-23
5-24
qTire PressureMonitoring System WarningLight
5-25
5-26
qSystem Error Activation
qTires and Wheels
5-27
5-28
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qSpeedometer
qOdometer,Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector
5-30
qTachometer
qFuel Gauge
5-31
qDashboard Illumination
TripComputer and INFO Button
5-32
5-33
5-34
5-35
Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
5-36
5-37
qBrake System WarningLight
qABS WarningLight
5-38
qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning
qCharging System WarningLight
5-39
Engine Oil Pressure WarningLight
qCheck Engine Light
5-40
High Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLight (Red)
Pretensioner System WarningLight
5-41
qCheck Fuel Cap WarningLight
qSeat Belt WarningLight/Beep
5-42
qDoor-AjarWarning Light
qLow WasherFluid Level WarningLight
5-43
qTire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) WarningLight
5-44
5-45
qSecurity Indicator Light
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Light
qO/D OFF Indicator Light (Automatic Transaxle)
5-46
qShift Position Indicator Light (Automatic Transaxle)
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)
qDSC OFF Indicator Light
5-47
qCruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
qPower Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
qTurnSignal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
5-48
Beep Sounds
Pretensioner System WarningBeep
5-49
qSeat Belt WarningBeep
qIgnition Key Reminder
5-50
Lighting Control
qHeadlights
5-51
qLights-On Reminder
5-52
qHeadlight High-Low Beam
qFlashing the Headlights
Daytime Running Lights (Canada)
5-53
Turnand Lane-Change Signals
Fog Lights
5-54
Windshield Wipers and Washer
qWindshield Wipers
5-55
5-56
5-57
qWindshield Washer
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
qRear Window Wiper
qRear Window Washer
5-58
Rear Window Defroster
qMirror Defroster
5-59
Horn
Hazard Warning Flasher
5-60
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6-1
Operating Tips
qOperating the Climate Control System
qClearing the Air Inlet
qFoggy Windows
qOutside/Recirculated Air Position
VentOperation
qAdjusting the Vents
6-3
qSelecting the Airflow Mode
6-4
Manual Type
qControl Switches
6-5
6-6
qHeating
qCooling (With Air Conditioner)
qVentilation
6-7
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
qDehumidifying (With Air Conditioner)
6-8
Antenna
qDetachable/Collapsible Type
6-9
Operating Tips for Audio System
qRadio Reception
6-10
6-11
qOperating Tips for CD Player
6-12
6-13
6-14
qOperating tips for MP3
6-15
6-16
qOperating Tips for WMA
6-17
6-18
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qPower/Volume/SoundControls
6-20
6-21
6-22
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qClock
6-24
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qOperating the Radio
6-26
6-27
qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
6-28
6-29
6-30
qOperating the Auxiliary jack
6-31
qError Indications
6-32
Audio Control Switch Operation
qAdjusting the Volume
qChanging the Source
6-33
qSeek Switch
6-34
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)
6-35
6-36
Safety Certification
6-37
Sunvisors
qVanityMirrors
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
qOverhead Light
Cup Holder
6-39
Bottle Holder
6-40
Storage Compartments
qGlove Compartment
qCenter Console Tray
6-41
Accessory Socket
6-42
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7-1
Parking in an Emergency
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qJack
7-4
qSpare Tire
7-5
Changing a Flat Tire
7-6
qRemoving a Flat Tire
7-7
7-8
7-9
qLocking Lug Nuts
7-10
qMounting the Spare Tire
7-11
7-12
7-13
7-14
7-15
7-16
Starting a Flooded Engine
7-17
Jump-Starting
7-18
7-19
7-20
Push-Starting
7-21
TowingDescription
7-22
Tiedown Hooks
qTiedown Hook-Front
7-23
qTiedown Hook-Rear
Recreational Towing
7-24
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8-1
Introduction
8-2
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
8-3
qSchedule 1
8-4
8-5
qSchedule 2
8-6
8-7
Owner Maintenance Schedule
qWhen Refueling
qAt Least Monthly
qAt Least Twicea Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
8-8
Owner Maintenance Precautions
8-9
8-10
Engine Compartment Overview
8-11
Engine Oil
qRecommended Oil
qInspecting Engine Oil Level
8-12
Engine Coolant
qInspecting Coolant Level
8-13
8-14
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
8-15
qAdding Brake/Clutch Fluid
Automatic transaxle Fluid (ATF)
qInspecting Automatic transaxle Fluid Level
8-16
8-17
Washer Fluid
qInspecting WasherFluid Level
8-18
Body Lubrication
Wiper Blades
8-19
Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades
8-20
qReplacing Rear Window Wiper Blade
8-21
8-22
Battery
8-23
8-24
qBattery Maintenance
qInspecting Electrolyte Level
8-25
Tires
qTire Inflation Pressure
8-26
qTire Rotation
8-27
qReplacing a Tire
8-28
qTemporarySpare Tire
8-29
qReplacing a Wheel
8-30
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Light Bulbs
8-32
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs
8-33
8-34
8-35
8-36
8-37
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
8-38
Fuses
qFuse Replacement
8-39
8-40
8-41
qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
8-42
8-43
Fuse block (Left side)
8-44
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage
qEtching Caused by Acid Rain or Industrial Fallout
qDamage Caused by Bird Dropping, Insects, or TreeSap
8-45
qWaterMarks
8-46
Exterior Care
qMaintaining the Finish
8-47
8-48
qRepairing Damage to the Finish
qAluminum Wheel Maintenance
qUnderbody Maintenance
8-49
qPlastic Part Maintenance
8-50
Interior Care
qDashboard Precautions
qCleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
8-51
qCleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
8-52
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Safety Defects
9-1
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
qSTEP 1: Contact YourMazda Dealer
qSTEP 2: Contact Mazda North American Operations
9-2
qSTEP 3: Contact Better Business Bureau (BBB)
9-3
qCalifornia Customers
9-4
9-5
9-6
Customer Assistance (Canada)
qSatisfaction Review Process
qSTEP 1: Contact the Mazda Dealer
qSTEP 2: Contact the Mazda Regional Office
qSTEP 3: Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department
9-8
qRegional Offices
9-9
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
qSTEP 1
qSTEP 2
9-10
Importer/Distributor
qU.S.A.
Distributor in Each Area
qCANADA
PUERTORICO/U.S. Virgin Island
Warranties for YourMazda
9-12
Outside the United States and Canada
9-13
Outside the United States
9-14
Outside Canada
9-15
Registering YourVehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
9-16
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
9-17
Cell Phones Warning
Cell Phones
9-18
qTreadWear
qTraction-AA,A, B, C
9-19
qUniform Tire Quality Grading
9-20
Tire Labeling
qInformation on Passenger VehicleTires
9-21
9-22
9-23
9-24
qInformation on TemporaryTires
9-25
9-26
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
qRecommended Tire Inflation Pressure
9-27
qChecking Tire Pressure
9-28
qGlossary of Terms
9-29
Tire Maintenance
qTire Inflation Pressure
qTire Rotation
9-30
qReplacing a Tire
9-31
9-32
VehicleLoading
9-33
PAYLOAD
9-34
CARGO
9-35
GVW
9-36
9-37
GCW
9-38
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:
9-39
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
Reporting Safety Defects
9-40
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Service Publications
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
qSERVICEHIGHLIGHTS:
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10-1
VehicleInformation Labels
Identification Numbers
10-2
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qEngine
qElectrical System
qLubricant Quality
10-4
qCapacities
qDimensions
qWeights
qAir Conditioner
10-5
qLight Bulbs
qTires
10-6
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-39.
10-7
Personalization Features
10-8
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F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
P
R
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W
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