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To turn it on, push lhe button again.
Shift pattems rvith overdrive:
D : I st. 2nd, 3.d, 4th
2-2I],d
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I Shift-Irck Syst€n
For your safety. the automatic transaxle
has a shift-lock, which preYents
shlfting out of P unless the brake pedal
is depr€ssed.
To shif! from Pi
l. Depress and hold the bral(e pedal.
2. Start fte engine.
3- Push and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the shifl lever.
When the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position, the transaxle
cannot be shifted from P.
To be sure the vehicle is in park.
the ignition key cannot be
r€moved unless the shift lever is
in P,
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Dri!ing Your Mazda
A wanlsnrc
S e lf-S en icing the S uarkacala!
ResttuintSrstem:
Seryaenicittg o. tatnpe.i g ||ith the
tupplemental restraint slstem is
da geftus.The ab bags could
accinentaltr acnvatu or becone
disabled. This could couse vious
Wunes. Nerer tanper with the
supplemental restraint srstem and
alwars have an Authoized Ma.la
Dealet peiom alt senicins and
I Supplemental Restraint
System Warning Light
I Ignition Key Reminder
If the ignition swnch is in the LOCK or
ACC position, a beep wiU sound when
I Lights-On Reminder
Iflights are on and the key is remov€d
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when any door is opened.
Iflhe supplementat restraint system is
OK, the warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position or after the engine is cranked.
Afler about 6 seconds it go€s out.
A system malfunction is indicated when
lbis light constantly flashes. stays on or
doesn'lcome on at ail.lfone of these
occur. consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. The slstem
may not work ln an accident.
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Driving Your Mazda
Lighting
Signals
Control and Turn
V Lights-on r€minder
If the lights :re on and rhe key js
removed fiom the ignition switch. abeep
will sound when any dooris opened.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don'tleave the lights on while the
engine is off.
I Headlights
To 1um on the lights, turn the knob on rhe
end of the control leve.
The firs! stop turns on rhe taiiligbts-
dashboard lights. parklng lights, licenseIights, and side-maJker lights.
The second stop turns on the headlights,
taillights, daslboard lighrs, parking
lighls, license lighls, and side-marker
tigh!s.
V Headlight highnow beam
Push ihe lever iorward for high beams.Pull it back for low.
The high-beam indicator light on the
dashboard is blue.
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A wamrnrc
Open Storaee Box:
Diving with a storage box open is
dangerous. To rcduce the possibiury
of injury in an accident or a sudden
stop, keep the storagc boxes closed
AclurroN
In hot weather, don't leave
combustible ma|erials or objects
which witl deforn in exlreme heat
such as lighters and glasses in the
Storage Compartments
I Glove Box
To open the glove box. pull the latch
The door has a lock. insert the key and
tum ir clockwise to lock.
counterclockwise to unlock,
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In Case of an Emergency
I Fuse Panel DescriDtion
tr88
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HEE
HEE
F'H
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V Fuse block (Engin€ compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSDRA1.INGPROTECIED COMPONDNT
HEATER
2(ABS)For pmrection of vanons ci(uirs*
lIC KEYlor pole.lio of veious cimiB
5(CLOw)
6
COOLINC30A
BTNInlerior lights, Power dooi lock+
9Addrtronrl rool,ng lan for r'r rondirion.r'
INJORFIP
(r'JC)
(sTsrc)
HORN
TAIL
(HEADC U)Foi piote.rion of vfjos c;cuits
(FOC)For protecion of vdious cncuns
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ln Cas€ ofsn Emergency
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I Locking Lug Nuts*
Ifyour vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuas, one on each wheel will
lock and you must use a special key to
unlock them. This key is attached to the
lug wrench and is stored with the spare
lire. Regisler ihem with the lock
nanufaclurer by filling out lhe card
provided in rbe glove box and mailing it
in the accompanying envelope. If you
lose your key, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or use tle lock
manufacturer's order form, which is widr
lhe registration card.
d--Gffi
15. Store the damaged tire, using the
convenlional tire hold-down bolt
supplied in (he tool bag 1() hold ir in
place. Tum the tir€ clarnp upside
down liom ahe temporary spare tire
position. Repair the damaged tire and
replace ihe spare with it as soon as
possible.
V Tb rcmove an antith€ft lug nut
L Get the key for the locking lug nut.
2. Place it on top of the nut, and be sure
to hold the key square to it. If you hold
the key at an angle, you may damage
both key and nut. Don't us€ apower
3. Place the lug wrench on top ofthe key
and apply pressure. Tum the wrench
counterclockwise.
NOTE
To prevent $ejack,jack handle, and
tool bag from rattling, store them
properly.
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In Case of sn Emergency
V To replace the nut
l Place the key on top of the nut.
2. Place ihe lug wrench on top of the key.
apply pressure, and tum itclockwise.
I Spare fir€
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
Ii lighier and smaller than a
conventional tir€, is designed only for
emergency use and should be used only
for VERY shon periods. Temporary
spares should NE\.ER b€ used for long
drives or extended periods.
A wamrnrc
Diving with a Tenpotury Spa&n&
on Ic. or Snow:
Dit'ing with a sparc nrc on th. ftont(dtivins) wheek on ice or sno$,is
dancerous- Handlins N'iA be
affected. You couu bse contot of
the vehicle and hat'e an accident. Put
the spa.e tirc on the rcar axle an,l
nove a rcgubr tbe to the Imnt.
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Maintenance
I Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inproper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This secrion gives
instructions only for items easy to
Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. For details, read the separate
Mazda Warranty statement provided with
t})e vehicle.Ifyoule unsure about any
servrcjng or mainGnance procedure, have
it done by an Authorized Mazda Deater
As explained in the Introduction (page
8 2), s€veral procedure can b€ done
only by aqualified service technician
Awz.ntuue
Ekdncal Fa a d Engine
Inspection:
Inspecting the e gi e viththe
ignition switch in the ON positiott is
dangercus. The cooling fal couV
come on unexpectedly et)en vhen the
engine isn't running. You couu be
senouslr injurcd br the fan. Tum the
igfiition switch off and rcnoye the
key fron the ignition rwitch when
lou ittspect the engine.
Awl.ntuve
M ainte nance Procedures :
P.torning nuintenance u,ork on a
vehicte is da,'serous if not doneproperlr. You can be seriouslr
it'jwed *'hile petormins sone
naintena ce ocedure. II tou tack
sufrcient knob,kdse and experience
or the proper tools and equipment to
do the work, heve it do e br aquawed technician.
AwnRlrnrtc
Running the Enoine:
Working under the hood l.t'ith the
engine runni g iN dangercu'It
becones even norc da ge.ous vhen
)ou weorjewelry or loose clothi g.
Either can become entanglcd in
noving Wrts e d rcsuh in ir.jurr.
Therclorc, if rou nust run the
e gine while wo*ing under the
hood, make ce ain that yu remore
aa jevelry kspecialb ''nss,bracelets, watches, and necHaces)
and alt ne.kries, scaryes, and similar
loose clothing before getting near the
ensi e or coolins Ian.
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