In Case of an Emergency
I . Park on a level surface off the
right of,way and firmly set theparking brake.
2. Pul avehicle with an automatic
transaxle in pa.k (P), a manual
transaxle in reverse (R), and turn off
3. Tum on the hazard warning flasher
4. Have everyone getoutofthe vehicle
and away from the vebicle and traffic.
5. Remove lhejack,jack handle,lug
lvrench, and spare rire.
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a front
wheel, place the block in fronr of rhe
tire. When blocking a rear wheel,
place the block behind the tire.
7. Pry off the wheel cover* with the
beveled end of the lug wrench.
NOTE
Force the end of the wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.
Ac.rurroN
Wlen installing the wheel covet
align the norch wiih the tire valve.
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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.
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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.
.soD€ modeh. 6-21
Maintenance
NOTE
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don't
release air from warm tires to
Underinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy and poor sealing of
the lire bead, which will deforrn
the wheel and cause separation of
tire from dm.
Overinflation can produce a harsh
ride and a greater possibiliry of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure al ihe
coffect levets. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it inspected.
Awnnwmc
Incoftect Tin Inlhtion:
owrtnflanon or undennflation of
tires is dangercus. A6'ene ha dA g
or ututpected tirc lailure could
result in a seious occAent. Atwars
iniate the tires to the cornct
prcssure (pase 10-5).
V Tire inflation pressure
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(includjng tbe spare) when the lires ar€
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
ior rhe best ride, lop handling, and
Refer 1o the specification charts (page
10 s).
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Index
Page
T
Tacbometer,.,..,..............,.. 5 25
Tempomr! SpareTire .............. 8-36
TlhSteering ..........-........... l-20
Chains .-..................-.... 410
FlartiE . . . . . - . . , . , , . , . . , , , . . . . . 6 l:l
lnflation plessurc ................ 8 34
Replac€ment .................... 8-35
RoBtion........................ 8-35
Snow tires . . . . , . , . , , . , , . . . . . . , . . +10
Spe.......................... 8-16
Sparetire -............... -. - -. -. 6 22
Tool Stora8e....................-. 6 14
Towing ............... -.......... 6-12
TnilerTowing .................... +ll
TEnsaxleRanges, Automldc ..-...... 5-7
TEnsaxle, Automatic . .. . . ... .. .. , .. . 5-6
Tnnsaxle, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5
Tmnsmission (see Transaxle)
TripMeter ....................... 5-23
Ttunk Lid
Key operatedlrunk ..............- 3 14
Remote lrunk lid release . . .. .. ... .. 3-14
Trunkseuity..,....,.,,.,...-.. 3 15
Trunk Light - . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Page
Trunk Release Handle .............. 3-16
Tum and l-ane-Change Signals ....... 5-34
TumSignal....................... 5-34
U
Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Unifom Tire Qulily Grading Systen
(UTQAS)
Tenperature-AA. A. B, C . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Tra.tion-A,B. C..,.,.,.,..,.,,... 9 8
Treadwear .,..,.,.,.,........... 9-8
v
VanityMirors .................... 5-41
Vehicle Infomation Labeh . . . . . . . . . . +12
w
waming LighttBeeps
Antilockbrake system (ABS) ....... 5-30
Bnke systen.................... 5-26
Charging systen ................. 5'28
Ch{ken9ine.................... 5-29
Page
D@Fajar....................... 5,30
Engine oil prcsurc ............... 5-28
Ignition key reminder .......... -.. 5,31
Lights'onrcminder ............... 5,31
Low fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . - 5 29
Seat belt , . , , , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . 5-2'7
Supplemental rcstraint systen . . . . . . 5-3 I
Wamingiights inspection .......... 5-26
Wamnties for Your Mazda . . . . . . - . . . . 9-6
washing ................. -........ 7-4
WaterTempenture Gauge ........... 5-24
waxing .......... -................'7-6
Wheel Replacement - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
windshieldwasher ................ 5-36
Windshield washer Fluid Level .......8-27
windshield wiper Blades
Replacement...........-... -...... 8-29
windshieldwipers...... -... -...... 5-35
WinterDriving................... - - +9
Maintaining..................... 8 29
Windshield ..................... 8 29
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