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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the
engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a front
wheel, place the block in front of the
tire. When blocking a rear wheel, place
the block behind the tire.
Removing a Flat Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don’t remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
Jacking position
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
3. Insert the jack handle into the jack.4. Turn the jack handle clockwise and
raise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.
5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.
Incorrect Jacking Position:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.
Improper Jack:
Using a jack that isn’t designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone. Use only the jack
provided with your Mazda.
Placing Objects Under the Jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle. Never place objects
under the jack.
WARNING
Jack handle
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.
If you’re unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at a
service station.
Nut tightening torque:
5. Store the damaged tire in the trunk.
Have the damaged tire repaired as
soon as possible.
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88—117 (9—12, 65—87)
Loose Lug Nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident. Always securely and
correctly tighten the lug nuts.
Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the stud,
which could cause the wheel to slip
off and cause an accident. Be sure to
reinstall the same nuts you removed
or replace them with metric nuts of
the same configuration.
Incorrect Tire Air Pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
Don’t drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure. When you
check the regular tires’ air pressure,
check the spare tire, too.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
If it’s at or near LOW, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and to
bring the level to FULL.
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Changing Coolant
Change coolant according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).For mixture percentage:
To change coolant
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly.
•Use only soft (demineralized) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant’s effectiveness.
•Don’t add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
•The engine has aluminum parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
•DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. DO NOT MIX alcohol
or methanol with the coolant. This
could damage the cooling system.
•Don’t use a solution that contains
more than 60 % antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
CAUTION
CAUTION
ProtectionVo l u m e
Antifreeze
solutionWa t e r
Above −
16°C (3°F) 35% 65%
Above −
26°C (−
15°F) 45 55
Above −
40°C (−
40°F) 55 45
Removing the Cooling System Cap:
Removing the cooling system cap or
drain plug while the engine is
running or hot is dangerous. This
might lead to cooling system and
engine damage and could result in
serious injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam. Turn off the engine
and wait until it’s cool. Even then, be
very careful when removing the cap
or drain plug. Wrap a thick cloth
around it and slowly turn it
counterclockwise to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure escapes.
When you’re sure all the pressure is
gone, press down on the cap — still
using a cloth — turn the cap, and
remove it.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Your Mazda’s headlights have replaceable
halogen bulbs.Replacing a Headlight Bulb
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
rear of the headlight body.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it while
holding the rubber socket cover in
place. Carefully remove the headlight
bulb from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Remove the bulb from the electrical
connector by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the bulb upward.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Handling Halogen Bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never touch the glass portion of the
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.
Children and Halogen Bulbs:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children.
WARNING
Do not touch the glass surface
Low beam bulb
Ta b
High beam bulb
Ta b
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 MAIN 120AFor protection of all
circuits
2 AD.FAN 30AAdditional cooling
fan for air conditioner
3 EGI INJ 30A Fuel injection system
4 HEAD 40A Headlights
5 IG KEY 60ARADIO, TURN,
METER, ENGINE,
S/ROOF and P/WIND
fuses, Ignition system
6COOLING
FA N30A Cooling fan
7 ABS 60A Antilock brake system
8 HEATER 40AHeater, Air
conditioner
9DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
10 BTN 60ASTOP, ROOM and
D/LOCK fuses, Fuel
lid opener, Power
door lockDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
11 AUDIO 20A Audio system
12 P/WINDOW 30A Power windows
13 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
14 HORN 10A Horn
15 IDL UP 10AEngine control
system
16 ST.SIGN 10A Engine control unit
17 FOG 15A Fog lights
18 S.WARM 20A Seat warmer
19 TAIL 15ATaillights, Parking
lights, License plate
lights, Dashboard
illumination, Glove
box light, Clock
20—— —
21—— —
22—— —
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Fuse panel (Driver’s side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 HAZARD 15AHazard warning
light
2 ROOM 15AClock, Interior
light
3 S/ROOF 15A Sunroof
4 METER 15AGauges, Reverse
lights, Turn signals,
Cruise control
5 STOP 20A Brake lights
6—— —
7 IIA 15A IIA
8 R.DEF 10ARear window
defroster
9 A/C 10A Air conditioner
10 WIPER 20AWindshield wipers
and washer
11 M.DEF 10A Mirror defroster
12 START 15A Starter
13 TURN 10A Turn signal lights
14 BLOWER 10A Air conditioner
15—— —
16—— —DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
17—— —
18 RADIO 10A Audio system
19 ENGINE 15AEngine control
system
20 ILLUMI 10ADashboard
illumination
21 OPENER 15ATrunk lid opener,
Fuel-lid opener
22—— —
23 CIGAR 15A Cigar lighter
24—— —
25—— —
26 SPARE 30A—
27—— —
28—— —
29 D/LOCK 30A Power door lock
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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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