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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-33
Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.NOTE•Only the trip meters record
tenths of kilometers (miles).
• The trip record will be erased
when;
•The power supply is
interrupted (blown fuse or
the battery is disconnected).
• The vehicle is driven over
999.9 km (miles).
051-4AE
J94S5004
Normal range
Water Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of
the engine coolant.
If the needle exceeds normal range
toward H, it indicates overheating.
CAUTION
!
Driving with an overheated engine
can cause serious engine damage
(page 6-2).
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-34
051-5EE
Warning light
J94S5005Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is in the tank. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full. When the low fuel warning light
illuminates or when the needle is near
E, refuel as soon as possible.
051-7B1ERed
zone
J94A4027➀ 2.0-liter engine
➁ 2.5-liter engine
➁ ➀
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm). Use it while selecting shift points and
to prevent lugging and overrevving
(page 5-8).
051-8AE
CAUTION
!
Don’
t run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED
ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.Driving Your Mazda
5-39
053-55A1E
Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light*
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
The light flashes when the system
regulates engine torque and will stay
on if the system malfunctions. If it
stays on while the system is operating,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
053-8BE
Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning signals that the fuel tank
will soon be empty. Get fuel as soon as
possible.
053-9FE
Check Engine Light
If this light comes on while driving,
the vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving
conditions when the light came on and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may come on
in the following cases:
•
The fuel tank level being very low
or approaching empty.
• The engine’ s electrical system has a
problem.
• The emission control system has a
problem.
• A ROOM fuse blows or is
removed.
• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
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J94S.J94A5007
1
2
35
6
7
8
9
10
4
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
*Some models.
In Case of Emergency6-12
Q074-6AE
Fuse Panel Description
\bFuse block (engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION
FUSE
RATING
PROTECTED COMPONENT
1
EGI INJ
30A
Fuel-injection system
2
DEFOG
40A
Rear window defroster
3
—
—
—
4
MAIN
100A
For protection of all circuits
5
IG KEY
30A
RADIO, SUNROOF*, TURN, METER, ENGINE, POWER
WINDOW*, WIPER fuses, Ignition system
6
HEATER
40A
Heater, Air conditioner*
7
BTN
40A
TAIL, STOP, ROOM, DOOR LOCK, HAZARD, POWER SEAT*
fuses
8
COOLING FA N
30A
Cooling fan
9
AD FAN
30A
Additional fan*
10
(ABS)
60A
Antilock brake system*
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Appearance Care7-10
078-5A1E
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice
and snow removal and solvents used
for dust control may collect on the
underbody. If not removed, they will
speed up rusting and deterioration of
such underbody parts as fuel lines,
frame, floor pan, and exhaust system,
even though these parts may be coated
with anticorrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try
also to do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It will do more harm than good to
wet down the road grime without
removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have drain
holes that should not be clogged.
Water trapped there will cause rusting.
WARNING
!
Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to
one side when braking could
result in a serious accident. Light
braking will indicate whether the
brakes have been affected. Dry
the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly
until brake performance is
normal.
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I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R : Replace
Maintenance
8-5
Schedule 1 (Cont’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
MAINTENANCE
1000 km
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
( 1000 miles)
(7.5)
(15)
(22.5)
(30)
(37.5)
(45)
(52.5)
(60)
Hoses and tubes for emission
I*
1
Air filter
R
R
Spark plugs
2.0-liter engine
R
R
Spark plugs
2.5-liter engine
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Idle speed
I
I
Fuel lines and hoses
I*1
I*1
Cooling system
I
I
Engine coolant
Replace at first 168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 60 months;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda
recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended\
time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R : Replace
Maintenance8-8Schedule 2 (Cont ’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
MAINTENANCE
1000 km
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
( 1000 miles)
(5)
(10)
(15)
(20)
(25)
(30)
(35)
(40)
(45)
(50)
(55)
(60)
Spark plugs
2.0-liter engine
R
R
Spark plugs
2.5-liter engine
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Idle speed
I
I
Fuel lines and hoses
I*1
I*
1
Cooling system
I
I
Engine coolant
Replace at first 168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 60 months;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine coolant level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Function of all lights
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda
recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended\
time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.
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Maintenance
8-11
083-1AE
Owner MaintenanceOwner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of
an Authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualified service technician as soon as
possible.
When refueling
• Brake and clutch fluid level
(page 8-25) •
Engine coolant level
(page 8-21)
• Engine oil level
(page 8-17)
• Washer fluid level
(page 8-33)
At least monthly
• Tire inflation pressures
(page 8-41)
083-46A1E
At least twice a year
(for example, every spring and
fall)
• Automatic transaxle fluid level
(page 8-29)
• Power steering fluid level
(page 8-27)
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic
tools and if you closely follow the
directions in this manual.
• Air filter
(page 8-34)