2003 MAZDA MODEL MPV steering

8-25
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

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
(4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 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.
•The temporary spare tire is for
limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator appears,
replace the tire with the same type
of temporary spare (page 8-25).
CAUTION
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Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Specifications

Engine

Electrical System

Lubricant Quality
* Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-9.
Specifications
Item Classification
Type DOHC-24V 60°
V, 6-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in)
Displacement 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 181.0 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0
Item Classification
Battery12V-48AH/5HR MF
12V-55AH/5HR MF
Alternator 12 V - 110 A
Starter 12 V - 1.4 kW
Spark-plug number AGSF 32WM
Spark-plug gap 1.32—1.42 mm (0.051—0.057 in)
LubricantClassification
API Service ILSAC
Engine oil* SL GF-III
Lubricant Classification
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake fluid SAE J1703, or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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Index
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-38
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
........................... 3-10
Power Sliding Doors
........................ 3-12
Power Steering
................................. 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-14
Power Windows
............................... 3-19
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-19
R
Rear Console .................................... 6-50
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
......... 3-11
Rear Quarter Windows
.................... 3-22
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-36
Rear Window Washer
...................... 5-36
Rear Window Wiper
........................ 5-36
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-32
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-21
Registering Your Vehicle in A
Foreign Country
............................... 9-10
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-15
Seat Belt System
2-point type
............................... 2-33
3-point type
............................... 2-29
Automatic locking
.................... 2-28
Emergency locking
................... 2-27
Extender
.................................... 2-35
Pregnant women
....................... 2-27
Pretensioner and load limiting
.. 2-31
Seat belt precautions
................. 2-26
Warning beep
............................ 2-36
Warning light
............................ 2-36
S
Seats
Flat folding
................................2-24
Front seat
.....................................2-3
Second-row seats
.........................2-9
Third-Row Seat
.........................2-17
Second-row seats
................................2-9
Security System
Immobilizer system
...................3-27
Theft-deterrent system
..............3-29
Service Publications
.........................9-16
Shopping Bag Hooks
........................6-51
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
...............7-3
Specifications
...................................10-4
Speedometer
.....................................5-20
SRS Air Bags
Air bag system description
........2-54
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-50
Warning light
............................2-59
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel
.................................3-31
Horn
..........................................5-37
Storage Box
......................................6-49
Storage Compartments
.....................6-48
Cargo securing loops
.................6-50
Eyeglass holder
.........................6-48
Front console
.............................6-49
Glove box
..................................6-49
Overhead console
......................6-48
Rear console
..............................6-50
Shopping bag hooks
..................6-51
Storage box
...............................6-49
Under seat tray
..........................6-49
Sunroof
.............................................3-25
Sunshade
...........................................3-26
Sunvisors
..........................................6-41
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