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How to Use This ManualHAZARD WARNINGFLASHER
SEAT BELTS
FLOOR
FLOOR
DEFROSTING
DEFROSTING
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
WINDSHIELD
WIPER & WASHER
LIGHTER
HORN
WASHER FLUID
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
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Protecting Your Mazda
4-7
WARNING
!
Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas:Running the engine when a
vehicle is stopped in deep snow is
dangerous. The exhaust pipe
could be blocked by the snow,
allowing exhaust gas to enter the
cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, anyone in the cabin
could be injured or killed. Clear
the snow from underneath and
around your vehicle before
starting the engine.
034-1AE
Before DrivingBefore Getting In
• Be sure the windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
• Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
• Look under the vehicle for any sign
of a leak.
• If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.
034-2AE
NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant,
brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid,
and other fluid levels should be
inspected daily, weekly, or at
refueling, depending on the fluid.
See Maintenance, Section 8.
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Protecting Your Mazda4-12
Q037-7IE
Winter Driving
• Carry emergency gear, including
tire chains, window scraper, flares,
a small shovel, jumper cables, and
a small bag of sand or salt.
• Have the proper ratio of antifreeze
in the radiator (page 8-22).
• Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
• Use only cold-weather engine oil
(page 8-16).
• Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections. •
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze—but don’ t use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-33).
• Don’ t use the parking brake if it
might freeze. Instead, shift to P
with an automatic transaxle and to
1 or R with a manual. Block the
rear wheels.
037-8H1E
Snow tires
Your vehicle is originally equipped
with all season radials designed to be
used all year around. In some extreme
climates you may find it necessary to
replace them with snow tires during
the winter months to further improve
traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Use snow tires on all four wheels.
Don’ t go faster than 120 km/h (75
mph). Inflate snow tires 28 kPa (0.3
kgf/cm
2, 4 psi) more than
recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver ’s door), but never more
than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
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Driving Your Mazda
5-49
Pull the lever toward you and hold it
to spray washer fluid. In the OFF or
INT position, the wipers will be
activated until the lever is released.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-33). If it’ s OK,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
055-6BE
WARNING
!
Frozen Washer Fluid:Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures could be
dangerous. The washer fluid
could freeze on the windshield
and block your vision. You could
have an accident. Don’ t use the
washer without first warming the
windshield.
057-1F1E
Rear Window Defroster
J94A4036
The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and
thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
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I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
Maintenance8-10Schedule 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)
Washer fluid level
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Air-conditioner refrigerant (if installed)
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Air-conditioner compressor (if installed)
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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)
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Maintenance8-14
083-4AE
Engine Compartment Overview
Cooling system cap
2.0-liter engine
Engine oil dipstick Air filter
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle)
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Fuse block
Battery
Coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
J94A7001A
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Maintenance
8-15
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Air filter
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle)
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Fuse block
Battery
Coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
J94A7002A2.5-liter engine
Power steering fluid reservoir
Cooling system cap