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Before Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Before Starting the Engine
•
Be sure the windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean.
•
Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
•
Look under the vehicle for any sign of
a leak.
•
If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.•
Are all doors closed and locked?
•
Is the seat adjusted properly?
•
Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
•
Is everyone’s seat belt fastened?
•
Do all the lights work?
•
Check all gauges.
•
Check all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
•
Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your
Mazda.
Before Getting In
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/
clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other
fluid levels should be inspected daily,
weekly, or at refueling, depending on
the fluid. See Maintenance, Section 8.
After Getting In
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
The HomeLink system replaces up to 3
hand-held transmitters with a single built-
in component in the auto-dimming mirror.
Pressing the HomeLink button on the
auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices
surrounding your home.
HomeLink Wireless
Control System
HomeLink buttonIndicator light
Safety Stop and Reverse Feature:Using the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature as
required by federal safety standards is
dangerous. (This includes garage
doors manufactured before April 1,
1982.)
Using these garage door openers can
increase the risk of serious injury or
death. Call Johnson Controls, Inc.
number: 1.800.355.3515 or visit
www.homelink.com for further
information. If you are unable to
make contact with Johnson Controls,
Inc., consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Safety While Programming or
Operating HomeLink System:Programming or operating the
HomeLink system without verifying
the safety of areas surrounding
garage doors and gates is dangerous
and could result in an unexpected
accident and serious injury if
someone were to be hit. Always check
the areas surrounding garage doors
and gates for people or obstructions
before programming or during
operation of the HomeLink system.
WARNING
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Reprogramming the HomeLink
system
To reprogram a single HomeLink button,
perform the procedure for programming
the HomeLink system (page 5-44).
The previous code will be erased and
replaced by the new code.
Rolling Code Synchronization
Look in your garage door opener or other
device instruction manual to see if your
system is equipped with a rolling code
feature for synchronizing rolling code-
equipped devices.
For synchronizing rolling code-equipped
devices, perform the following procedure
after finishing the HomeLink system
programming (page 5-44). The procedure
will take less time with a second person to
help.
1. Press the programming button on the
garage door opener motor head unit.
Refer to the device’s instruction
manual to locate the programming
button.2. Press and release the programmed
HomeLink button 2 times within 30
seconds of pressing the programming
button. (Some devices may require you
to press and release a third time to
complete the programming.)
Perform the above procedure for any other
rolling code-equipped devices.
Operating the HomeLink System
Press the programmed HomeLink button
to operate a programmed device. The
code will continue being transmitted for a
maximum of 20 seconds.
Erasing Programmed HomeLink
Buttons
To erase the existing programming from
all three operating channels, press and
hold the two outside buttons ( , )
on the auto-dimming mirror until the
HomeLink indicator light begins to flash
after approximately 20 seconds.
Verify that the programming has been
erased when you resell the vehicle.
NOTE
Canadian Owners:
Some Canadian transmitters stop
transmitting after 2 seconds.
Repeatedly press the transmitter button
every 2 seconds until HomeLink stores
the code (until the HomeLink indicator
light flashes rapidly).
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Interior Comfort
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Interior Equipment
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.
Vanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
pull the cover up.
Illuminated Entry System
When the switch is in the DOOR position,
the overhead light and the courtesy lights
come on for:
•
About 30 seconds after the driver’s
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
•
About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
•
About 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also goes out when:
•
The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
•
The driver’s door is locked.
Sunvisors
Sunvisor
Interior Lights
NOTE
If any door is left opened, the light
goes out after about 5 minutes.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Replacing a Bulb (Interior)
Without overhead console
With overhead console
Trunk light Overhead light/Map lights
Courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Fuse block (Vehicle’s left side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 ENGINE IG 15AEngine control
system
2 METER IG 15AInstrument
cluster
3 SEAT 15ASeat warmer,
Rear window
defroster
4 M.DEF 7.5A Mirror defroster
5 WIPER 20AWindshield
wiper and
washer
6 SAS 15AABS unit, SAS
unit
7 BACK 5A Reverse lights
8 A/C 15A Heater
9 METER ACC 5AInstrument
cluster
10 CIGAR 15A Lighter
11 ROOM 15A Overhead light
12—— —
13 MIRROR 5APower control
mirror, Audio
systemDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
14 R.CIGAR 15AAccessory
socket
15——
—16 D.LOCK 30A Power door lock
17—— —
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Specifications
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Light Bulbs
*1Use a 28/7W type bulb.*2Use a 21/5W type bulb.
Tires
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-25.
Standard tire
Temporary spare tire
Fuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-35.
Light bulb Wattage
HeadlightsHigh beam 55
Low beam 55
Front turn signal lights
28
*1
Parking lights5
Fog lights55
Side-marker lights5
High-mount brake lightsType A 18.4
Type B 4
Rear turn signal lights 21
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5
Taillights
5
*2
Reverse lights18.4
License plate lights5
Trunk light 3
Overhead light/Map lights 5
Courtesy lights5
Vanity mirror lights 1.2
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P205/60R16 91H
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi or lb/po2) 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2)
P215/50 R17 93V
Tire size Inflation pressure
T115/70R15 420 kPa (60 psi)
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