2002 MAZDA MODEL MILLENIA heating

4-4
Before Driving Your Mazda
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)
Carbon Monoxide:
Engine exhaust is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open
and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.
Exhaust Gas in Enclosed Area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of
consciousness or even death could occur. Don’t run the engine when inside an
enclosed area.
Idling with the Windows Closed:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and
the engine running for a long time in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains
poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even
death could occur. Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw
fresh air.
Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust
pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because
exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in the cabin could be
injured or killed. Clear the snow from underneath and around your vehicle before
starting the engine.
WARNING
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazard:
•Be cautious and allow extra distance
for braking.
•Avoid sudden braking and quick
steering.
•If your vehicle is not equipped with
ABS, brake with the pedal by using a
light up-down motion. Don’t hold the
pedal down constantly.
If your vehicle is equipped with ABS,
don’t pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
•If you get stuck, shift to L or S and
accelerate slowly. Don’t spin the front
wheels.
•For more traction in starting, use sand,
rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other
nonslip material under the front
wheels.If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand, or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move the
shift lever from D to R.
Hazardous Driving
Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tire
speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle
control and an accident. If it is
necessary to downshift on slippery
surfaces, be very careful.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.
WARNING
Rocking the Vehicle
Spinning the Wheels:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries. Don’t spin the wheels at
more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and
don’t allow anyone to stand behind a
wheel when pushing the vehicle.
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Hold indicator
This light comes on when the hold mode
is selected.

Driving Tips
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D, S, or L, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release all brakes while gradually
accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to S,
or L, depending on load weight and grade
steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
NOTE
The hold mode is automatically
canceled when the ignition is switched
off.
If the hold indicator light flashes, the
transaxle has an electrical problem.
Continuing to drive your Mazda in this
condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
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Driving Your Mazda
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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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Standard Use
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.

Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turned on. The
air conditioner will direct dehumidified
air to the front windshield and side
windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will
be increased.
To turn off the system press the
windshield defroster switch again.
NOTE
•First set the temperature to 25.0°C
(77.0°F), then adjust to the desired
temperature.
•Setting the temperature to
maximum high or low will not
provide the desired temperature at a
faster rate.
•To prevent cool air blowing from
the vents when heating right after
starting the engine, the amount of
airflow is reduced until the air
warms up.
AUTO
AUTO
ColdHot
Foggy Windshield:
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position will cause the outside of the
glass to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Set the temperature
control to hot or warm position when
using the position.
WARNING
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
To set the hour
Press the H (hour) button to change the
hour.
To set the minutes
Press the M (minute) button to change the
minutes.
Press the RESET button to clear minutes.
The clock will be set on the hour.
If the RESET button is pressed from
12:01 to 12:29, for example, the time will
be reset to 12:00. If pressed from
12:30 to 12:59, the time will be reset to
1:00.
(Example)
12:01—12:29
→12:00
12:30—12:59
→1:00The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Press the lighter in and release it. When
ready for use, it automatically pops out.
Clock
NOTE
When the power is disconnected, the
time is automatically set at 1:00.
Lighter
•Don’t touch the metal part of the
lighter, you may burn yourself.
•Don’t hold the lighter in because it
will overheat.
•Don’t use the lighter socket for
plug-in accessories such as shavers
and coffee pots. They may damage
it or cause electrical failure. Use
only a genuine Mazda lighter or the
equivalent.
•If the lighter doesn’t pop out within
30 seconds, remove it to prevent
overheating.
CAUTION
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7-1
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency
........................................................... 7- 2
Parking in an Emergency ......................................................... 7- 2
Flat Tire
........................................................................................ 7- 3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage .................................................... 7- 3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................ 7- 5
Overheating
................................................................................. 7-10
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-10
Emergency Starting
.................................................................... 7-12
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-12
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-12
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-14
Emergency Towing
...................................................................... 7-15
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-15
Towing/Tiedown Hooks ........................................................... 7-16
Recreational Towing ................................................................ 7-17
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7-10
In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Overheating
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience power loss,
or you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.
If this happens:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Shift into park (P) .
Apply the parking brake.
3. Turn off the air conditioner.
4. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Don’t go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine. Then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position without
starting the engine.
The radiator cooling fans will start to
cool the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools. If this doesn’t lower the
temperature, stop the engine and let it
cool.5. Check the coolant level.
If it’s low, look for leaks in the radiator
hoses and connections, heater hoses
and connections, radiator, and water
pump.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking, stop the engine
and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious, carefully
add coolant as required (page 8-12).
Overheating
Steam from Overheated Engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you. Open the hood
ONLY after steam is no longer
escaping from the engine.
WARNING
Coolant filler cap
2.5 liter V6 DOHC
Engine coolant
reservoir
Coolant system cap
Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
Engine coolant
reservoir
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