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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-48
055-3EE
J94A4034One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever up to MIST.
055-7A1E
NOTEBecause heavy ice and snow can
jam the wiper blades, the wiper
motor is protected by a circuit
breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5
minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the
right-of-way. After 5 minutes, turn
on the switch and the blades
should operate normally. If they
don’ t, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
055-9AE
J94A4035 Windshield Washer
055-5HE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
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MaintenanceBecause your Mazda is a large piece of intricate machinery, it needs regular care in the form of maintenance
and servicing. Many owners prefer to do much of this work themselves.
So Section 8 has been prepared as a guide for the operator who wants to self-service such minor jobs\
as
changing the engine oil, replacing bulbs and wiper blades, charging the battery, and rotating the tires. All
maintenance schedules are included, along with instructions on how to make regular inspections of such things
as fluid levels.Introduction 8- 2
Scheduled Maintenance 8- 3 Owner Maintenance 8-11
8
8-1
080-1A1E
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Maintenance
8-35
083-45BE
NOTEIf the vehicle is operated in very
dusty or sandy areas, replace the
filter more often than
recommended intervals.
CAUTION
!
Don’t drive without an air filter.
This could result in excessive
engine wear.
083-29A1E
Maintaining Wiper Blades
CAUTION
!
Hot waxes applied by automatic
car washes have been known to
affect the cleanability of windows.Contamination of either the windshield
or the blades with foreign matter can
reduce wiper effectiveness. Common
sources are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent; then
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Repeat if necessary.
CAUTION
!
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, don’
t use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
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Maintenance8-36
083-30A3E
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer cleans
well, the blades are probably worn or
cracked. Replace them.
CAUTION
!
To prevent damege to the wiper
arms and other components, don’ t
move the wipers by hand.
J94A7022
(J18Y7036)Plastic
locking clip Push1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
blade assembly to expose the
plastic locking clip.
2. Compress the clip and slide the assembly downward; then lift it off
the arm.
CAUTION
!
To prevent damage to the
windshield, don’ t let the wiper arm
fall on it.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-6
PagePage Page
JJack and Lug Wrench6-19
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Jump-Starting 6-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KKeyless Entry System 3-9
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Maintenance 3-11
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Transmitter 3-10
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Keys 3-2
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LLabel Information 4-16
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Lane-Change Signals 5-46
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Light Courtesy 3-41
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Interior 3-39
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Map 3-40
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Trunk 3-41
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Lighter 5-51
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Lighting Control 5-44
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Lights Headlights 5-44
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On reminder 5-42
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Low Fuel Warning Light 5-39
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Lug Wrench 6-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Compartment 1-5
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MMaintaining the Air Filter 8-34
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Maintaining the Finish 7-6
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Maintaining Wiper Blades 8-35
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Maintenance 8-1
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Maintenance, Scheduled 8-3
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Manual Transaxle Operation 5-7
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Recommendations for shifting 5-8 . . . . .
Shift pattern 5-7
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Map Lights 3-40
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Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-7 . . . . . . . .
Mirrors Defroster 3-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors 3-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview mirror (day/night) 3-35 . . . . . .
Vanity 5-60
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Money-Saving Suggestions 4-9
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