Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-23
NOTEBraking distances may be longer
on loose surfaces (snow or gravel,
for example) which usually have a
hard foundation. A vehicle with a
normal braking system may
require less distance to stop under
these conditions because the tires
will build up a wedge of surface
layer when the wheels skid.
WARNING
!
ABS:The ABS cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving,
excessive speed, tailgating
(following another vehicle too
closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the
road surface). You can still have
an accident. So don’t rely on ABS
as a substitute for safe driving.
NOTEWhen the engine is jump-started,
an unevenness of rpm occurs and
the ABS warning light comes on.
This is due to a lack of battery
capacity and doesn’ t indicate a
malfunction.
Have the battery recharged as soon
as possible.
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*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-40If the check engine light flashes
continuously, decrease your speed and
consult an Authorizd Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
053-12CE
Door-Ajar Warning
Light
This warning light comes on when any
door or trunk isn’ t securely closed.
Q053-15IE
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light*
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
If the ABS warning light stays on
while you’re driving, the ABS control
unit has detected a system
malfunction. If this occurs, your
brakes will function normally as if the
vehicle had no ABS. Should this
happen, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTEWhen the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm
occurs and the ABS warning light
comes on. This is due to a weak
battery, not a malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
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In Case of Emergency6-4
072-2CE
WARNING
!
Cooling System Caps:When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam
may shoot out under pressure and
cause serious injury. Don’t
remove either cooling system cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot.
CAUTION
!
If the engine continues to overheat
or frequently overheats, have the
cooling system inspected. The
engine could be seriously damaged
unless repairs are made.
073-1A2E
Emergency Starting Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done
incorrectly. So follow the procedure
carefully. If you feel unsure about
jump-starting, we strongly recommend
that you have a competent service
technician do the work.
CAUTION
!
Use only a 12-volt booster system.
You can damage a 12-volt starter
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair with
a 24-volt power supply (two
12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING
!
Battery-Related Explosion:Flames and sparks near open
battery cells are dangerous.
Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could
ignite and cause the battery to
explode. An exploding battery can
cause serious burns and injuries.
Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from
open battery cells.
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In Case of Emergency
6-5
WARNING
!
Jump-Starting:Jump-starting a frozen battery or
one with a low fluid level is
dangerous. It may rupture or
explode, causing serious injury.
Don’t jump-start a frozen battery
or one with a low fluid level.
073-2A3E
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
Connect cables in
numerical order
and disconnect in
reverse order.
Booster
battery
Jumper cables
Discharged
battery
2.0-liter engine
94S060–0031. Make sure the booster battery is 12
volts and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
(+) (+)
(–)
(–)
Connect cables in
numerical order
and disconnect in
reverse order.
Booster
battery
Jumper cables
Discharged
battery
2.5-liter engine
94S060–002
CAUTION
!
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, don’ t allow the vehicles to
touch. A short could be created.
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In Case of Emergency6-62. Turn off the engine of the vehiclewith the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
3. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration.
(1) Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the
discharged battery
.
(2) Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster
battery
.
(3) Connect one end of the other
cable to the negative terminal
of the booster battery
.
(4) Connect the other end to a solid,
stationary, exposed metallic
point (for example, the engine
hanger) away from the
discharged battery
.
4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes.
Then start the engine of the other
vehicle.
5. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse
order described in Step 3.
WARNING
!
Connecting to Negative Terminal:Connecting the end of the second
cable to the negative (–) terminal
of the discharged battery is
dangerous. A spark could cause
the gas around the battery to
explode and injure someone.
Connect the cable to a point away
from the battery.
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In Case of Emergency
6-7
WARNING
!
Connecting Jumper Cable to aMoving Part:Connecting a jumper cable near
or to a moving part is dangerous.
The cable could get caught when
the engine starts and cause
serious injury. Never connect a
jumper cable to or near any part
that moves.
073-3A1E
Push-Starting
You can’ t start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
CAUTION
!
You shouldn’ t push-start a vehicle
that has a manual transaxle. It can
damage the emission control
system.
WARNING
!
Towing a Vehicle to Start It:Towing a vehicle to start it could
be dangerous. The vehicle being
towed could surge forward when
its engine starts, causing the two
vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured. Never tow a
vehicle to start it.
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Index11-2
PagePage Page
AAccessory Socket5-51
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Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories 9-10
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Air Bag Restraint System 2-35
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Warning light 5-41
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Air Filter 8-34
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Aluminum Wheel Maintenance 7-11 . . . . .
Antenna 5-123
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) 5-22 . . . . . .
Warning light 5-40
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Appearance Care 7-1
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Audio System Cassette tape player 5-83
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Compact disc changer 5-83
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Compact disc player 5-82, 5-83 . . . . . . .
Radio 5-82, 5-83
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Automatic Transaxle Controls 5-9
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Driving tips 5-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid level
8-29
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Overdrive 5-14
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Shift-lock system 5-15
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Transaxle ranges 5-10
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BBattery 8-38
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Charging system warning light 5-37 . . . .
Jump-starting 6-4
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Before Driving After getting in 4-8
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Before getting in 4-7
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Body Lubrication 8-33
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Brakes
Antilock brake system (ABS) 5-22 . . . . .
Fluid level 8-25
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Foot brake 5-19
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Pad wear indicator 5-20
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Parking brake 5-21
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System warning light 5-36
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4-8
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Bright-Metal Maintenance 7-9
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Bulb Replacement
Front, Interior 8-48
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Headlight 8-45
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Rear 8-49
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Index11-4
PagePage Page
Winter driving 4-12
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EEmergency Starting
Jump-starting 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Push-starting 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emission Control System 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Compartment Overview 8-14 . . . . .
Engine Coolant Adding coolant 8-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing coolant 8-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting coolant level 8-21 . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
(see Water)
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) 4-6 . .
Engine Oil Changing engine oil and filter 8-18 . . . .
Inspecting engine oil level 8-17 . . . . . . .
Recommended oil 8-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-38
. . .
Engine Starting 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) 4-6 . . . . . . . .
Exterior Care 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eyeglass Holder 5-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FFinish Damage 7-9
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Flasher, Hazard Warning 6-2
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Flat Tire 6-19
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Fluids Automatic transaxle 8-29
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Brake/clutch 8-25
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Power steering 8-27
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Washer 8-33
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Foot Brake 5-19
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Front Seat Belts 2-17
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Front Seats (Electrically Operated) Head restraint height adjustment 2-9 . . .
Height adjustment 2-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recline
2-7
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Seat cushion front height
adjustment 2-6
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Seat cushion rear height
adjustment 2-6
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Seat slide 2-6
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Front Seats (Manually Operated) Head restraint height adjustment 2-4 . . .
Recline 2-3
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Slide 2-2
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Tilt 2-5
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Fuel Gauge 5-34
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Fuel Requirements 4-2
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Fuel-Filler Cap 3-30
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Fuel-Filler Lid 3-30
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Fuses 6-8
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Fuse panel description 6-12
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Replacement 6-8
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