
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Service engine soon
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine's
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The
indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to
the RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is
started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
What you should do if thelight illuminates
Light turns on (without blinking):
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your
light to illuminate.
Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
Instrumentation
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WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails
to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the
ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal
braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also
remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer toBulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Speed control
This light comes on when the
vehicle speed control is engaged and
actively controlling the vehicle
speed. It turns off when the speed control OFF or CANCEL controls are
pressed, the brake or clutch (if equipped) is applied or the ignition is
turned to the OFF position after stopping the vehicle.
Anti-theft system
Refer toSecuriLockypassive
anti-theft systemin theControls
and featureschapter.
CRUISE
Instrumentation
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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever
and allows key removal.
2. ACCESSORY, allows the
electrical accessories such as
the radio to operate while the
engine is not running.
3. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when
driving.
4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN
Push the tilt steering wheel lever
downward to move the steering
wheel up or down. Pull the control
up into the original position to lock
the steering wheel in position.
WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control of the vehicle.
4
3
2
1
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²The vehicle should not be operated in the 4x4 ON mode on dry
or merely wet pavement. Doing so will produce excessive noise,
increase tire wear and may damage driveline components. The
4x4 ON mode is intended for use only on consistently slippery
or loose surfaces.
²If your vehicle is equipped with this 4x4 system, a spare tire of
a different diameter than the road tires should never be used.
Such a tire could result in damage to driveline components and
make the vehicle difficult to control.
WARNING: Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any
more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles.
4x4 system indicator lights
The 4x4 mode indicator light illuminates only under the following
conditions. If the indicator light illuminates when driving in the 4x4
AUTO mode, contact your Mazda dealer as soon as possible.
The indicator light illuminates when the 4x4 ON mode is engaged.
Shifting between 4x4 Auto and ON modes
Press the four-wheel drive control to
apply power to both axles. When
you activate the control, the
indicator light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster.
When you press the control again,
4x4 AUTO is activated and, the indicator light will turn off.
Either shift can be done at a stop or while driving at any speed.
Driving off-road with 4x4 Auto
Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and
rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat
different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.
LOCK
Driving
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Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult your ªWarranty Informationº for complete emission
warranty information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your
indicator is on, refer to the
description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
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Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description ..............................120
driving off road .......................121
indicator light ...................12, 121
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................110
Fuel ............................................189
calculating fuel economy .......194
cap .....................................14, 193
capacity ...................................212
choosing the right fuel ...........192
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................197
detergent in fuel .....................193
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................189, 193, 195
filter, specifications ................194
fuel pump shut-off switch .....134
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........194
low fuel warning light ................9
octane rating ...................192, 214
quality ......................................192
running out of fuel .................193
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuses ..................................135±136
G
Garage door opener ....................47
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......14, 193
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................194
Gauges .........................................15
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................16tachometer ................................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....124
calculating ...............................126
definition .................................124
driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................124
calculating .......................124, 126
definition .................................124
driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
H
Hazard flashers .........................134
Head restraints ...........................69
Headlamps ...................................49
aiming ......................................205
bulb specifications ..................204
daytime running lights .............49
flash to pass ..............................50
high beam ...........................11, 50
replacing bulbs .......................200
turning on and off ....................49
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................20
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................20
Hood ..........................................162
I
Ignition .................................39, 214
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .................93±94
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................199
Index
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................210
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................18
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................142
positioning ...............................142
storage .....................................142
Jump-starting your vehicle ......147
K
Keys .......................................61±63
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........39
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................204
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............49
fog lamps ...................................50
headlamps .................................49
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps ...................48, 204
replacing bulbs .......200, 202±204
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Liftgate ........................................56
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 108
anti-theft ...................................11brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................12
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light .............................14
high beam .................................11
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ........................................9
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................8
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................124
GAWR ......................................124
GVWR ......................................124
trailer towing ..........................124
Loading instructions .................126
Locks
childproof ..................................53
doors ..........................................52
Lubricant specifications ...........214
M
Manual transaxle .......................116
fluid, checking and adding ....179
reverse .....................................118
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................212
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................211
fold away ...................................19
side view mirrors (power) .......18
Moon roof ....................................47
Motorcraft parts ........................194
Index
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T
Tachometer .................................16
Tires ...........................142, 184±186
changing ..........................142±143
checking the pressure ............186
replacing ..................................188
rotating ....................................186
snow tires and chains ............188
tire grades ...............................185
treadwear ................................185
Towing .......................................127
recreational towing .................131
trailer towing ..........................127
wrecker ....................................153
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............111
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................179
manual operation ....................116
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................177
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
Turn signal ............................11, 50
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................214
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................216Vehicle loading ..........................124
Ventilating your vehicle ...........106
W
Warning chimes ...........................14
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................170
Water, Driving through .............126
Windows
power .........................................51
rear wiper/washer .....................45
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....170
checking and cleaning ....183±184
liftgate reservoir .....................171
operation ...................................44
replacing wiper blades ...........184
Wrecker towing .........................153
Index
230