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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Emergency Starting
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there —for up to 10
seconds. If the engine starts, release the
key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
3. If the engine fails to start, crank it without using the accelerator—for up
to 10 seconds. Jump-starting is dangerous if done
incorrectly. So follow the procedure
carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-
starting, we strongly recommend that you
have a competent service technician do
the work.
Starting a Flooded EngineJump-Starting
Battery-Related Explosion:Flames and sparks near open battery
cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery
operation, could ignite and cause the
battery to explode. An exploding
battery can cause serious burns and
injuries. Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from
open battery cells.
Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one
with a low fluid level is dangerous. It
may rupture or explode, causing
serious injury.
Don’
t jump-start a frozen battery or
one with a low fluid level.
Use only a 12 V booster system. You
can damage a 12 V starter, ignition
system, and other electrical parts
beyond repair with a 24 V power
supply (two 12 V batteries in series or
a 24 V motor generator set).
WARNING
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions
only for items easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedure can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If
you’re unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste carefully and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Maintenance Procedures:Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can
be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedure. If you lack
sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by a qualified technician.
Running the Engine:
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Therefore, if you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and
all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or
cooling fan.
Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection:
Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON position is dangerous. The
cooling fan could come on unexpectedly even when the engine isn ’t running. You
could be seriously injured by the fan. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the key
from the ignition switch when you inspect the engine.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
1EGI INJ 30A Fuel injection
system
2 DEFOG 40A Rear window
defroster
3 —— —
4 MAIN 100A For protection of
all circuits
5 IG KEY 30A RADIO,
SUNROOF,
TURN, METER, ENGINE,
POWER
WINDOW,
WIPER fuses,
Ignition system
6 HEATER 40A Heater, Air
conditionerDESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
7 BTN 40A TAIL, STOP,
ROOM, DOOR LOCK,
HAZARD,
POWER SEAT fuses
8 COOLING
FA N 30A Cooling fan
9 AD FAN 30A Additional fan
10 (ABS) 60A Antilock brake
system
11 TAIL 15A Taillights,
Parking lights, Dashboard
illumination,
License plate
lights, Switches illumination
12 HORN 15A Horn
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-38
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-10
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-25
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-21
Antenna
............................................ 6-11
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-6
Warning light
.............................. 5-7
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-40
Audio System
................................... 6-11
Audio set
................................... 6-19
Operating tips for
audio system
............................. 6-11
Safety certification
.................... 6-36
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips
............................... 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Overdrive
.................................. 5-11
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-10
Transaxle ranges
......................... 5-9
B
Battery Emergency starting
................... 7-12
Maintenance
............................. 8-24
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps Ignition key reminder
............... 5-31
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-31
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-6
After getting in
........................... 4-6
Before getting in
......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-21
Brake/Clutch Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
B
BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS)
.... 5-6
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-7
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-5
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-29
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-5
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-4
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-11
Center Console
................................. 6-43
Center Pocket
................................... 6-42
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions
........ 2-18
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-21
Child Safety Lock for Rear Door
....... 3-5
Climate Control System
..................... 6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-6
Courtesy Light
.................................. 6-38
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-13
Cup Holders
..................................... 6-40
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-22
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-33
Defroster Rear window
............................. 5-35
Dimensions
....................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-3
Driving In Flooded Area
.................. 4-10
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Index
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
I
IgnitionKeys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-37
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-17
In Case of Emergency
........................ 7-1
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-23
Cruise set
.................................. 5-30
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-29
O/D OFF
................................... 5-30
Security
..................................... 5-29
TCS OFF
.................................. 5-30
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-19
Interior Care
..................................... 8-45
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-37
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-12
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-5
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-33
Light Bulbs Replacement
............................. 8-29
Specifications
........................... 10-6
Lighting Control
.............................. 5-32
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance ....................................... 8-1 Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-8
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-7
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation
.............. 5-8
Map Lights
....................................... 6-37
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-19
Mirrors Outside mirrors
......................... 3-21
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-22
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-7
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-20
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-21
Overhead light
.................................. 6-37
Overheating
...................................... 7-10
Overloading
...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-40
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-4
Power Steering
................................. 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-17
Power Windows
................................. 3-7
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-14
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