2002 MAZDA MODEL MILLENIA Owners Manual (in English)

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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

To Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 40 km/h (25 mph)
If some other method besides the CRUISE
MAIN was used to cancel cruising speed
and the system is still activated, the most
recent set speed will automatically resume
when the RESUME/ACCEL button is
pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 40 km/h (25
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 40
km/h (25 mph) and press the RESUME/
ACCEL button.

To Cancel
To turn off the system, use one
of these
methods:
•Press the CRUISE MAIN switch.
•Slightly depress the brake pedal.
•Press the CANCEL button.
The system is off when the ignition is off.
NOTE
With an automatic transaxle vehicle,
the gear is automatically selected when
going uphill.
NOTE
Cruise control will cancel at about 15
km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed
or below 40 km/h (25 mph).
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Starting and Driving
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by regulating
engine torque. When the TCS detects
driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine
torque to prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels
without causing them to spin and lose
traction.

TCS Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position. If the TCS is
operating, the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS may have a
malfunction and it may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Traction Control System
(TCS)
TCS and Unsafe Driving:
The traction control system (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the road
surface). You can still have an
accident. So don’t rely on the traction
control system as a substitute for safe
driving.
TCS and Snow and Ice:
Driving without proper traction
devices on snow and ice-covered
roads is dangerous. The traction
control system (TCS) alone cannot
provide adequate traction and you
could still have an accident. Use snow
tires or tires chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are
covered with ice and snow.
WARNING
NOTE
•In addition to the indicator light
flashing, a slight lugging sound will
come from the engine. This
indicates that the TCS is operating
properly.
•On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to
achieve high rpm when the TCS is
on.
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

TCS OFF Indicator Light
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
It goes off when the engine is started. It
also comes on when you switch off the
traction control system or when the
system has a malfunction.

TCS OFF Switch
Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the
TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light will
illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS
back on. The TCS OFF indicator light
will go out.
NOTE
After starting the engine on very cold
days, the TCS OFF indicator will
remain on and TCS will not operate
until the engine is warm.
NOTE
•When TCS is on and you attempt to
free the vehicle when it is stuck, or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow,
the TCS will activate. Depressing
the accelerator will not increase
engine power and freeing the
vehicle may be difficult.When this
happen, turn off the TCS.
•If the TCS is off when the engine is
turned off, it automatically activates
when the ignition switch is turned
on.
•Leaving the TCS on will provide the
best traction.
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Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
When the engine switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
1 Speedometer ............................................................................................................. 5-19
2 Odometer and Trip Meter ......................................................................................... 5-19
3 Tachometer ............................................................................................................... 5-20
4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................................................................ 5-20
5 Fuel Gauge ............................................................................................................... 5-20
Meters and Gauges
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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.

Odometer and Trip Meter
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector. The selected mode
will be displayed.Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Tr i p m e t e r
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to "0.0" by holding
the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
A
Selector
B
A
Odometer
Odometer Trip meter A
Press the selector
Press the selector Trip meter B
NOTE
•Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
•The trip record will be erased when;
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 999.9
km (mile).
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.If the needle exceeds normal range toward
H, it indicates overheating.

Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.
Don’t run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
2.5 liter V6 DOHC
Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
Red zone
CAUTION
Driving with an overheated engine can
cause serious engine damage (page 7-
10).
CAUTION
Low fuel
warning light
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Dashboard Illumination
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjust
the brightness of the dashboard lights.
Dim
Bright
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Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Warning/Indicator Lights
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 5-24
Charging System Warning Light 5-25
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-26
Check Engine Light 5-26
ABS Warning Light 5-27
Air Bag System Warning Light 5-27
Low Fuel Warning Light 5-28
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
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