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WARNING: When replacing full size tires, never mix radial
bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are
listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are
the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only
the tire combinations recommended on the label. If you do not
follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly
and safely and an accident can occur.
WARNING: Make sure that all replacement tires are of the
same size, type, load=carrying capacity and tread (e.g., ªAll
Terrainº, etc.), as originally offered by Mazda. Failure to do so
can result in tire failure and a serious accident.
WARNING: Do not replace your tires with ªhigh performanceº
tires or larger size tires.
WARNING: Failure to follow these precautions may adversely
affect the handling of the vehicle, damage parts of the tire and
make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES
NOTE:Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, using snow tires and traction
devices may be necessary. If you need to use snow tires and chains, it is
recommended that steel wheels are used of the same size and
specification as those originally installed.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices:
²Do not use tire chains on aluminum wheels. Chains may chip the
wheels.
²Use only SAE Class S chains
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
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Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against the
vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this does not work, remove
the cables to prevent vehicle damage.
²Avoid overloading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed.
²Do not use chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from the vehicle when
using snow tires and traction devices.
²Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire chains on your vehicle.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Classification Application Capacity
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)SAE 5W-20 2.0L I4 Zetec
engine4.25L (4.5
quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine5.2L (5.5
quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 2.0L I4 Zetec
engine57L (15 gallons)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine61L (16 gallons)
Power steering
fluidMERCONtAll Fill to line on
reservoir
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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4 Door mm (in.)
(1) Vehicle height/ Maximum
height*1,681 (66.2)/1,744 (68.7)*
(2) Front track / rear 1,550 (61.0)/1,530 (60.2)
(3)Overall width (body) 1,783 (70.2)
(4) Wheelbase 2,620 (103.1)
(5)Overall length 4,394 (173.0)
* Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16º tires
3
2
1
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................79
Parking .......................................146
Parking brake ............................136
Power distribution box
(see Fuses)
...............................171
Power door locks
........................77
Power point
...........................66±67
Power Seats
.................................89
Power steering
..........................137
fluid, checking and adding
....234
fluid, refill capacity
................244
fluid, specifications
.................246
Power Windows
...........................67
Preparing to drive your
vehicle
........................................138
R
Radio
......................................19, 31
Radio reception
.....................48±49
Rear window defroster
...............53
Relays
........................................168
Remote entry system
...........78±79
illuminated entry
......................81
locking/unlocking doors
.....77, 79
panic alarm
...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters
...............................80
replacing the batteries
.............80
Roof rack
.....................................76S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......................15, 98±102
Safety defects, reporting ..........197
Safety restraints ..................98±103
cleaning the safety belts ........108
extension assembly ................104
for adults ...........................99±102
for children .............................118
lap belt ....................................104
warning light and
chime ...................12, 15, 105±106
Safety seats for children ..........122
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................98
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................122
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................82±84
Servicing your vehicle ..............208
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................175
Spark plugs, specifications .......247
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................246
Speed control ..............................69
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ........130±132
jump starting ..........................180
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
T
Tachometer .................................17
Tires ...................................239±241
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changing ..........................175±176
checking the pressure ............241
replacing ..................................242
rotating ....................................241
snow tires and chains ............243
tire grades ...............................240
treadwear ................................240
Towing .......................................160
recreational towing .................164
trailer towing ..........................160
wrecker ....................................186
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............139
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................238
manual operation ....................144
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................236
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
Turn signal ............................13, 56
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................247Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................249
Vehicle loading ..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle ...........134
W
Warning chimes ...........................15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................213
Water, Driving through .............157
Windows
power .........................................67
rear wiper/washer .....................64
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....213
checking and cleaning ........63, 65
liftgate reservoir .....................213
operation ...................................62
replacing wiper blades .............64
Wrecker towing .........................186
Index
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