2002 MAZDA MODEL MILLENIA warning

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Customer Information
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and
temperature performance.

Tr e a d We a r
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
WARNING
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Customer Information
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Temperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires over the next several
years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers.
The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicle may vary
with respect to grade.
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND
TO ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
WARNING
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Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-40
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-10
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-23
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-20
Antenna
............................................ 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-6
Warning light
.............................. 5-7
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-38
Ashtrays
........................................... 6-37
Audio System
Audio set
................................... 6-17
Operating tips for
audio system
............................. 6-10
Safety certification
.................... 6-33
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-11
Fluid
.......................................... 8-17
Hold mode
................................ 5-10
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-10
Shift-lock system
........................ 5-9
Transaxle ranges
......................... 5-8
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-12
Maintenance
............................. 8-23
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps
Ignition key reminder
............... 5-30
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-30
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-30
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
........................... 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
B
Body Lubrication ............................. 8-19
Brake
Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-6
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-7
Parking brake
.............................. 5-4
Warning light
.............................. 5-5
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-28
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-11
Center Console
................................. 6-39
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-16
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-18
Child Safety Locks for Rear Door
..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-36
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-6
Clock
................................................ 6-36
Coin Box
.......................................... 6-38
Courtesy Lights
................................ 6-35
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-12
Cup Holders
..................................... 6-38
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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Index
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-21
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-33
Defroster
Rear window
............................. 5-36
Dimensions
...................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area
.................... 4-9
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-6
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-11
Break-in period
........................... 4-6
Driving in flooded area
............... 4-9
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-7
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-7
Trailer towing
........................... 4-10
Winter driving
............................. 4-8
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-12
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-12
Jump-starting
............................ 7-12
Push-starting
............................. 7-14
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-15
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant
...................................... 8-12
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-4
Hood release
............................. 3-17
Oil
............................................. 8-10
Overheating
............................... 7-10
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
........ 8-9
Engine Coolant
Overheating
............................... 7-10
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-20
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-4
E
Exterior Care ....................................8-40
F
Flasher
Hazard warning
.........................5-37
Headlights
.................................5-31
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-5
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids
Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
.....................8-7
Fog Lights
........................................5-32
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front seats
..........................................2-2
Front-Door Storage
Compartments
..................................6-39
Fuel
Filler lid and cap
.......................3-15
Gauge
........................................5-20
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-34
Panel description
.......................8-36
Replacement
..............................8-34
G
Gauges ..............................................5-18
Glove Box
........................................6-39
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................5-37
Hazardous Driving
.............................4-7
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Index
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
P
Power Steering ................................. 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-16
Power Windows
............................... 3-13
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-14
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ........... 3-9
Rear Seat
............................................ 2-5
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-36
Rear-Armrest Opening
..................... 6-40
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-24
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-17
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-15
Seat Belt System
2-point type
............................... 2-12
3-point type
............................... 2-10
Automatic locking
...................... 2-9
Emergency locking
..................... 2-9
Extender
.................................... 2-13
Pregnant women
......................... 2-8
Seat belt precautions
................... 2-7
Warning beep
............................ 2-15
Warning light
............................ 2-14
Seats
Front seat
.................................... 2-2
Rear seat
...................................... 2-5
Security System
Theft-deterrent system
.............. 3-20
Service Publications
......................... 9-16
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
.............. 7-3
Specifications
................................... 10-4
Speedometer
..................................... 5-19
S
SRS Air Bags
Air bag system description
........2-27
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-23
Warning light
............................2-31
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel
.................................3-22
Horn
..........................................5-36
Storage Compartments
.....................6-38
Sunroof
.............................................3-18
Sunshade
...........................................3-18
Sunvisors
..........................................6-34
T
Tachometer .......................................5-20
Temporary Spare Tire
......................8-27
Theft-Deterrent System
....................3-20
Tiedown
Hook
..........................................7-16
Tires
Flat tire
........................................7-3
Inflation pressure
.......................8-25
Replacement
..............................8-26
Rotation
.....................................8-26
Snow tires
....................................4-8
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Specifications
............................10-6
Tire chains
...................................4-9
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
.......................9-12
Tool
....................................................7-3
Towing
Description
................................7-15
Emergency towing
....................7-15
Hook
..........................................7-16
Recreational towing
..................7-17
Trailer towing
............................4-10
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Index
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
T
Traction Control System (TCS) ....... 5-16
TCS indicator light
................... 5-16
TCS OFF indicator light
........... 5-17
TCS OFF switch
....................... 5-17
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-10
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-19
Trunk Lid
......................................... 3-10
Trunk Light
...................................... 3-11
Trunk Release Handle
...................... 3-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-32
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-34
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-22
ABS
.......................................... 5-27
Air bag system
.......................... 5-27
Brake system
............................ 5-24
Charging system
....................... 5-25
Check engine
............................ 5-26
Door-ajar
................................... 5-28
Engine oil pressure
................... 5-26
Low fuel
.................................... 5-28
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-28
Seat belt
.................................... 5-28
Warranty
............................................ 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-19
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-27
Windows
Power windows
........................ 3-13
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-35
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-34
Blades replacement
................... 8-21
W
Winter Driving ................................... 4-8
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