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Seating and Safety Restraints105
Seating 105
Safety restraints 107
Air bags 119
Child restraints 131
Driving148
Starting 148
Brakes 153
Transmission operation 158
Vehicle loading 170
Trailer towing 172
Roadside Emergencies181
Getting roadside assistance 181
Hazard flasher switch 182
Fuel pump shut-off switch 182
Fuses and relays 183
Changing tires 194
Jump starting 201
Wrecker towing 206
Customer Assistance207
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 217
Cleaning218
Underbody preservation 223
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3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not
operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relaysin theRoadside
emergencies chapter.
WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the
brakelamps are working.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by
shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage
to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may
overheat. WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the
LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle.
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized Mazda dealership.
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)
Your automatic transmission electronically controls the shift feel by using
an adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to increase
durability, and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. It
is normal for a new transmission to shift firmly. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Once the vehicle is at operating temperature it may take
several shifts at the same operating condition for the transmission to
properly adapt. Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation. The more varied the driving habits, speed and
torque, the longer it may take to adapt, but the more complete the
process will be.
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The rated capacities (as shown in this guide) for trailer towing with the
factory bumper are only valid when the trailer hitch ball is installed
directly into the ball hole in the bumper. Addition of bracketry to either
lower the ball hitch position or extend the ball hitch rearward will
significantly increase the loads on the bumper and its attachments. This
can result in the failure of the bumper or the bumper attachments. Use
of any type of hitch extensions should be considered abuse.
Trailer tow connector
The trailer tow connector is located
under the rear bumper, on the
driver’s side of the vehicle.
Refer to the following chart for information regarding the
factory-equipped trailer tow connector:
Trailer tow connector
ColorFunction Comment
1. Dark Green Trailer right-hand turn signal Circuit activated when brake
pedal is depressed or when
ignition is on and right-hand
turn signal is applied.
2. Yellow Trailer left-hand turn signal Circuit activated when brake
pedal is depressed or when
ignition is on and left-hand
turn signal is applied.
3. Tan/White Tail lamp Relay controlled circuit
activated when the park
lamps/headlamps are on.
4. White Ground Matching vehicle circuit
returns to battery’s negative
ground.
1
2
34
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The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the passenger’s foot well,
by the kick panel.
Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Power mirror switch
2 10A Daytime Running Lights (DRL),
Back-up lamps, Transmission,
Passenger air bag deactivation
switch, Blower motor relay
3 7.5A Right stop/turn trailer tow
connector
4 — Not used
5 15A 4x4 control module
6 2A Brake pressure switch
7 7.5A Left stop/turn trailer tow
connector
8 — Not used
9 7.5A Brake pedal position switch
10 7.5A Speed control servo/amplifier
assembly, Generic Electronic
Module (GEM), Shift lock
actuator, Turn signals
11 7.5A Instrument cluster, 4x4, Main light
switch, Central Security Module
(CSM)
12 — Not used
13 20A Brake pedal position switch
14 10A or Not Used 10A: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module (if
equipped)
15 — Not used
16 30A Windshield wiper motor, Wiper
HI/LO relay, Wiper run/park relay
17 20A Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector
(DLC)
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
18 — Not used
19 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
power diode, Ignition, PATS
20 7.5A GEM, Radio
21 15A Hazard flasher
22 20A Auxiliary power socket
23 — Not used
24 7.5A Clutch Pedal Position (CPP)
switch, Starter interrupt relay
25 — Not used
26 10A Battery saver relay, Auxiliary relay
box, Restraint Central Module
(RCM), GEM, Instrument cluster
27 — Not used
28 7.5A GEM, Radio
29 20A Radio
30 — Not used
31 — Not used
32 — Not used
33 15A Headlamps, Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) module, Instrument
cluster
34 — Not used
35 15A Horn relay (if not equipped with a
CSM)
36 — Not used
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2.3L engine (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
1 50A** I/P fuse panel
2 — Not used
3 — Not used
4 — Not used
5 — Not used
6 50A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
pump motor
7 30A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
8 20A* Central security module, Power
door locks, Remote entry
9 — Not used
10 — Not used
11 50A** Starter relay, Ignition switch
12 20A* Power windows
1 234 521 22 23 24
25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44
6 7 8 9 10 55
49
48 54
5352
51 56
56 B
56 A
50 50 B
50 A
47
45 45 B
45 A
4646 B
46 A
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
13 — Not used
14 — Not used
15 — Not used
16 40A** Blower motor
17 20A** Auxiliary cooling fan
18 — Not used
19 — Not used
20 — Not used
21 10A* PCM memory
22 — Not used
23 20A* Fuel pump motor
24 30A* Headlamps
25 10A* A/C clutch relay
26 — Not used
27 — Not used
28 30A* ABS module
29 — Not used
30 15A* Trailer Tow
31 20A* Foglamp, Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL)
32 — Not used
33 15A* Park lamp, Central security
module
34 — Not used
35 — Not used
36 — Not used
37 — Not used
38 10A* Left headlamp low beam
39 — Not used
40 — Not used
41 20A* Heated oxygen sensors
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