WARNING: Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the
same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough
to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break,
causing serious injury or death.
WARNING: Do not put the LATCH type seat in the center seat
position—it only has one possible anchor point and the seat
will not be properly attached.
WARNING: If there are two LATCH seats to install —you can
only mount one LATCH seat in this vehicle with the LATCH
anchor bars. You need to mount the second seat with the center
seat belt using the lap belt method and the child safety seat
tether (if equipped).
WARNING: Do not attach two seats to one LATCH anchor bar.
The lower anchors for child seat
installation are located at the rear
section of the front passenger seat
between the cushion and seat back.
The LATCH anchors are below
locator symbols on the seat back.
Two plastic LATCH guides may be
purchased from your local Mazda
dealer (part number 1F60–57–751).
They snap onto the latch lower
anchor in the vehicle to help attach
a child seat with rigid latch
attachments. It will hold the seat
foam away and expose the anchor
making attachment of the child seat
easier.
Make sure you attach the proper
child safety seat tether after
securing the LATCH.
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Conventional spare tire information (if equipped)
If you have the conventional spare tire, you can use it as a spare or a
regular tire. The spare is identical to the other tires on your vehicle,
although the wheel may not match.
Location of the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
ToolLocation
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of
the rear bumper
Jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench Regular Cab: behind seats and
underneath the jack and tools
cover
Cab Plus: stowed in the passenger
side rear cab compartment or
behind the jump seat in a separate
tool bag
Cab Plus 4–Door: stowed behind
the front seats, between jump
seats and underneath jack and
tools cover.
Key, spare tire lock (if equipped) In the glove box
Removing the spare tire 1. Assemble the jack handle to the lug wrench as shown in the illustrations.
When connecting the jack handle, assemble the following:
• one handle extension and one
typical extension. To assemble,
slide parts together. To
disconnect, depress button and
pull apart.
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hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes. Clean the outside of
the windshield or rear window with a non-abrasive cleaner.Do notuse
abrasive cleansers on glass as they may cause scratches. The windshield
or rear window is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with
water. The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned
on a regular basis, and blades or rubber elements replaced when worn.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver
from undesirable windshield reflection.
Your vehicle is designed with painted controls and features which
are particularly sensitive to certain products such as insect
repellent and suntan lotion. When operating the various features
on your vehicle, be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if
you have been in contact with any of these types of products in
order to avoid possible damage to the painted surfaces.
WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the air bag system.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, and safety belts:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner,
available at your authorized Mazda dealer.
• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Spot and Stain Remover, available at your authorized Mazda
dealer.
• Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.
• Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................110
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................78and child safety seats ..............80
description ................................78
disposal ......................................84
driver air bag ............................82
indicator light ...........................83
operation ...................................82
passenger air bag .....................82
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................84
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................202
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................110–111
Audio system 6-CD in dash .............................22
Single CD ..................................19
Audio system
(see Radio) ................18–19, 22, 26
Automatic dimming rear view
mirror ...........................................46
Automatic transmission ............114 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................115
fluid, refill capacities ..............240
fluid, specification ..................244
Auxiliary power point .................45
Axle lubricant
specifications ..................243–244
refill capacities ........................240
traction lok ..............................113
B
Battery .......................................200 acid, treating emergencies .....200
jumping a disabled battery ....156
maintenance-free ....................200
servicing ..................................200
Bed extender ..............................53
BeltMinder ...................................73
Brakes ........................................110 anti-lock ...........................110–111
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................111
fluid, checking and adding ....221
fluid, refill capacities ..............240
fluid, specifications .........243–244
lubricant
specifications ..................243–244
parking ....................................112
shift interlock ..........................114
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................36
C
Calculating load ........................127
Capacities for refilling fluids ....240
Cassette tape player .......19, 22, 26
Cell phone warning ...................247
Certification Label ....................246
Changing a tire ...................49, 149
Child safety restraints ................90 child safety belts ......................90
Child safety seats ........................93 attaching with tether straps ....98
in front seat ..............................95
in rear seat ................................95
LATCH .....................................102
tether anchorage hardware .....98
Chimes (warning) .......................16
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refill capacities ........................240
specifications ..................243–244
Exhaust fumes ..........................109
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....208
Fluid capacities .........................240
Foglamps .....................................34
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......119 driving off road .......................121
electronic shift ........................120
indicator light .........................120
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................113
Fuel ............................................208 calculating fuel economy .......214
cap ...........................................211
capacity ...................................240
choosing the right fuel ...........212
detergent in fuel .....................214
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................208, 211, 214
filter, specifications ................214
fuel pump shut-off switch .....137
improving fuel economy ........214
octane rating ...................212, 244
quality ......................................213
running out of fuel .................214
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................208
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................208, 212
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......137
Fuses ..................................138–139
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............211 Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................214
Gauges .........................................16
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................127
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) calculating ...............................127
H
Hazard flashers .........................137
Headlamps ...................................34 aiming ........................................35
bulb specifications ....................36
daytime running lights .............34
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................37
turning on and off ....................34
Heating heating and air
conditioning system ...........31–32
Hood ..........................................188
I
Ignition ...............................105, 244
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................93
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................218
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................177
cluster ................................12, 177
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
location of components ............12
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J
Jack ............................................149positioning ...............................149
storage .............................149–151
Jump-starting your vehicle ......156
K
Keyless remote entry system -
see Remote entry system ...........55
Keys positions of the ignition .........105
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................36
courtesy .....................................36
daytime running light ...............34
fog lamps ...................................34
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps .....................36–37
replacing
bulbs .................. 36–37, 39, 41–42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................36
LATCH anchors .........................102
Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........111
Limited slip axle
(see Traction-Lok) ....................113
Limp to Safety Cooling .............206
Load limits .................................124
Loading instructions .................124
Lubricant specifications ...243–244 Lumbar support, seats ...............65
M
Manual transmission .................117
fluid capacities ........................240
lubricant specifications ..........244
reverse .....................................118
Mirrors automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................46
cleaning ...................................176
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ........................214
O
Octane rating ............................212
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................192
Overdrive .....................................52
Overheating ...............................148
P
Parking brake ............................112
Passive anti-theft system
(PATS) .........................................60
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................142
Power door locks ........................55
Power point .................................45
Power steering ..........................113 fluid, checking and adding ....219
fluid, refill capacity ................240
fluid, specifications .........243–244
Power Windows ...........................45
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................113
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R
Radio ..........................18–19, 22, 26
Single CD ..................................19
Relays ........................................138
Remote entry system ...........55–56 arming and disarming the
anti-theft system ......................57
illuminated entry ......................60
locking/unlocking doors .....55–56
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................58
replacing the batteries .............58
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............77
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................66, 68 –69, 71
Safety defects, reporting ..........172
Safety restraints ..............66, 68 –71
belt minder ...............................73
extension assembly ..................73
for adults .............................68–69
for children .........................89 –90
lap belt ......................................72
safety belt maintenance ...........77
warning light and chime ..........73
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................102
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ........................................98
Safety seats for children ............93
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............66
Seats ............................................64 child safety seats ......................93 SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................60
Servicing your vehicle ..............187
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................26
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...................................149–150
Spark plugs, specifications .......244
Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................243–244
Speed control ..............................49
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......108
Starting your
vehicle ........................105 –106, 108
jump starting ..........................156
Steering wheel tilting .........................................44
Stereo Single CD ..................................19
T
Tether anchors ............................98
Tilt steering wheel ......................44
Tires ...........................149, 226–227 changing ..........149–150, 152, 156
snow tires and chains ............239
tire grades ...............................227
treadwear ................................227
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