2003 MAZDA MODEL MPV Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

Overhead Console
This console box is designed to store a
garage door opener or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
To store the garage door opener:
1. Open the console box.2. Take out the two pieces of urethane
spacer.
3. Open the cap by pushing it from inside
the box.
4. Store the garage door opener by
adjusting the thickness with the
urethane spacers.

Eyeglass Holder
Push the lid to open.
Storage Compartments
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a sudden
stop, keep the storage boxes closed
when driving.
In hot weather, don’t leave
combustible materials or objects which
will deform in extreme heat such as
lighters and glasses in the vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTIONCap
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Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
The door has a lock, insert the key and
turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.

Front Console
Pull the latch to open.

Under Seat Tray (Front
Passenger Seat Only)
Lift the latch and pull the tray forward.

Storage Box (In Seat Side Table)
To use the storage box
1. Raise the table (page 2-8).
2. Push the button to open.
Unlock
Lock
Button
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To collapse the table
1. Close the lid on the storage box.
2. Pull the lever under the table, then
lower it (page 2-8). After the table is
collapsed, press the table surface to
lock it in place.

Rear Console
Push the knob and open the cover.

Cargo Securing Loops
Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44.1 lbf). Do not apply excessive
force to the loops as it will damage them.
Not Securing Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous. The cargo could move or
be crushed in sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
the luggage is secured before driving.
WARNING
Floor
Rear side trim
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Shopping Bag Hooks
The shopping bag hooks can be used for
hanging shopping bags.The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
12V—10A.
Do not hang excessive weight on the
hooks as they will be damaged.
CAUTION
Shopping bag hook
(tensile strength:
3 kg (6.6 lb))
Accessory Sockets
Cap
Front
Rear
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To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following;
•Don’t use accessories that require
more than 12V—10A.
•Don’t use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
•Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use.
•Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t use the socket for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
CAUTION
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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- 8
Overheating
................................................................................. 7-15
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-15
Emergency Starting
.................................................................... 7-17
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-17
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-17
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-19
Emergency Towing
...................................................................... 7-20
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-20
Tiedown Hooks ........................................................................ 7-21
Recreational Towing ................................................................ 7-21
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning switch and all
four turn signals will flash at once.
Parking in an Emergency
NOTE
•The turn signals don’t work when
the hazard warning lights are on.
•Check local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.
Hazard warning flasher switch
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Flat Tire
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire Tool bag Jack
Spare tire lever
Lug wrenchJack leverTire clamp
Flat tire securing boltVinyl bag
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