2002 MAZDA MODEL MILLENIA weight

4-6
Before Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Driving Tips
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
•Don’t race the engine.
•Don’t maintain one constant speed for
long.
•Don’t drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods
of time.
•Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
•Avoid full-throttle starts.How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save money on
fuel and repairs.
•Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
•Avoid fast starts.
•Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform inspections and servicing.
•Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
•Slow down on rough roads.
•Keep the tires properly inflated.
•Don’t carry unnecessary weight.
•Don’t rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
•Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
•Keep windows closed at high speeds.
•Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
Break-In PeriodMoney-Saving Suggestions
Coasting:
Turning off the engine to coast down
a hill is dangerous. This causes the
loss of power steering and power
brake control. Any loss of steering or
braking control could cause an
accident. Never turn off the engine
and coast down a hill.
WARNING
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Overloading
Vehicle Load Weight:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of your vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
on the driver’s door frame. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can estimate the
weight of your load by weighing the
items (or people) before putting them
in the vehicle. Be careful not to
overload your vehicle.
WARNING
Trailer Towing
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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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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
•Keep it securely mounted.
•Keep the top clean and dry.
•Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
•Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
•If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
Tires
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor
braking; leading to loss of control.
Except when using the temporary
spare tire, use only the same type tires
(radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all
four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for your Mazda (page 10-6)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for your
Mazda.
WARNING
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10-5
Specifications
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

Dimensions
*With license plate holder

We i g h t s
ItemUnit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil2.5 liter V6 DOHCWith oil filter
replacement4.0 4.2 3.5
Without oil filter
replacement3.7 3.9 3.3
Miller Cycle
Engine V6 DOHCWith oil filter
replacement4.1 4.3 3.6
Without oil filter
replacement3.8 4.0 3.4
Coolant 7.5 7.9 6.6
Automatic transaxle
fluid2.5 liter V6 DOHC 8.0 8.4 7.0
Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC 7.4 7.8 6.5
Fuel tank 68 18.0 (US gal) 15.0 (Imp gal)
Item mm (in)
Overall length
4,860 (191.3), 4,870 (191.7)
*
Overall width 1,770 (69.7)
Overall height 1,395 (54.9)
Front tread 1,520 (59.8)
Rear tread 1,520 (59.8)
Wheelbase 2,750 (108.3)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,985 kg (4,376 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,116 kg (2,460 lb)
Rear 880 kg (1,940 lb)
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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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