POWER SLIDING DOORS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Power
Sliding Doors
Lights
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 10
page 11
Revised September 23, 2002
Operation from front seat
Power sliding doors main switch:
Press (2) to disable/enable system
Opening/closing using switches:
Stop vehicle, shift into park and
apply parking brake; unlock
sliding doors and press main
switch (2) to ON position; press
left/right switches (1) to open/close
Press switch for 1 second, doors
automatically open or close after
buzzer sounds; press again to stop
Power sliding doors malfunction;
buzzer sounds continuously; press
main switch to OFF position to
disable, see your Mazda DealerOperation from rear seats
Press switch for 1 second, doors
automatically open or close after
buzzer sounds; press again to stop
Tips: The system operates only
in PARK position
The system will not operate if
one or both of the sliding
doors are locked
The system may not operate
correctly if battery voltage
is low
1. Liftgate light
OFF = Light always off
ON = Light on if door open
2. Rear interior light
ON = Light always on
DOOR = Light on if door open
OFF = Light always off3. Map lights
On/off: Press switches (7)
4. Interior lights
Slide switch (8)
OFF = Lights always off
DOOR = Lights on if door open
Rotate switch (9) clockwise/
counterclockwise for DOOR/OFF5. Sunroof tilt switch*
Operates only with ignition on
To tilt/close: Press and hold
rear/front of switch
6. Sunroof slide switch*
Operates only with ignition on
To open: Press and hold rear
of switch until panel is in
desired position
To close: Press and hold front
of switch Tip: Make sure MAIN SWITCH
is in ON position; MAIN SWITCH
ON position is when switch is
sticking outward allowing you
to see red outline on buttonWARNING: When child-safety
lock is in locked position, make
sure MAIN SWITCH is in OFF
position because child locks do
not depower door post switches
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*Denotes optional equipment
Power sliding doors*
The power sliding doors can be
opened/closed by using: Exterior/
interior door handles, keyless
remote, lower dashboard power
sliding door switches and one
switch on each sliding door post
WARNING: Read all information
and warnings related to power
sliding doors in Owner’s Manual1
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Opening/closing using door
handles
Power sliding doors automatically
open/close by sliding door in
desired direction; buzzer will
sound before door operates
Tips: Each time switch is pressed,
a beep sounds, this is normal
If the system is completely
inoperative, both sliding doors
can be operated manually
UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 18
page 19
Revised September 23, 2002
1. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off; fill to
MAX mark
2. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between F and
L lines when cold
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds
Tip: Follow same procedures
with overhauled engine or
when brakes are replaced
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*
When brake pedal is pressed, ABS
automatically reduces hydraulic
pressure to any wheel on the
verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing
of the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakesTire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Maintain correct front-end
alignment and tire balance; rotate
tires at 7,500-mile intervals; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart
Tire pressure
Decal on the edge of the
driver’s door provides tire
pressure information
Tire chains*
†Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only
Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on front
tires; install as tightly as
possible and retighten
after driving 1/4 -1/2 miles;
chains may affect handling
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains3. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick
Check with engine on at
operating temperature;
fluid level should be within
v-notches on dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
Level should be kept at the
MAX mark on reservoir; fill
with DOT 3 fluid from a
sealed container
Traction Control System*
Automatically applies and releases
brakes to prevent excessive wheel
spin at all speeds, especially when
accelerating on slippery surfaces5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box
(fuses and relays)
7. Battery
8. Hood support rod
9. Hood latch
Pull hood latch up, open hood
10. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20 recommended for
all temperatures
11. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and at
operating temperature; do not
fill above MAX line
12. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
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3.0-liter 24V V6
Gasoline
Unleaded
regular
87-octane
minimum
19.8-gallon/
75-liter tank
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
