2002 MAZDA MODEL MPV Owners Manual (in English)

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Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

Replacing a Tire
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
You may need to replace it before the
band is across the entire tread.

Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it’s properly
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (60 psi).
Worn Tires:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Always use tires that are in good
condition.
WARNING
New tread Worn treadTread wear indicator
•Don’t use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
•The temporary spare tire has a tread
life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
depending on road conditions and
driving habits.
•When the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary
spare.
CAUTION
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Replacing a Wheel
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
vehicle.
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect
•Tire fit
•Wheel and bearing life
•Ground clearance
•Snow-chain clearance
•Speedometer calibration
•Headlight aim
•Bumper height
WARNING
CAUTION
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Light Bulbs
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
TaillightsLicense plate lights
Luggage compartment lightOverhead light
Brake lights/Taillights Headlights
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights
High-mount brake lightsCourtesy lights Overhead lights/Map lights
Fog lights
Parking lights
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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. Detach the electrical connector from
the bulb by squeezing the tabs and
pulling it to the rear.
4. Pull off the sealing cover.
5. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
6. Swing the retaining spring out and
away to free the headlight bulb.
7. Carefully remove the headlight bulb
from the socket by pulling it straight
back.
8. Replace the bulb.
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 surfaceSealing cover
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9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
•When reinstalling the sealing cover,
make sure faces up.
•Use the protective cover and carton
to dispose of the old bulb promptly
out of the reach of children.
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Replacing a Bulb (Front)
To replace the parking light bulbs, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Fog lights
Front turn signal lights/
Side-marker lights
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Replacing a Bulb (Interior)
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Overhead lights/Map lights
(Without sunroof, with overhead console)
Overhead lights/Map lights
(Without either sunroof or overhead console)Overhead lights
Courtesy lights
Luggage compartment light Overhead lights/Map lights
(With sunroof)
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Replacing a Bulb (Rear)
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
TaillightsHigh-mount brake lights
License plate lights
An unsecured high-mount brake lights
will allow water to leak into the vehicle.
Make sure the high-mount brake light is
tightly fastened to the vehicle and if
water still leaks, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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