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Seating and Safety Restraints64
Seating 64
Safety restraints 66
Air bags 78
Child restraints 89
Driving105
Starting 105
Brakes 110
Transmission operation 114
Vehicle loading 124
Trailer towing 128
Recreational towing 135
Roadside Emergencies137
Hazard flasher switch 137
Fuel pump shut-off switch 137
Fuses and relays 138
Overheating 148
Changing tires 149
Jump starting 156
Wrecker towing 161
Customer Assistance162
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 172
Cleaning173
Repairing paint chips 174
Underbody preservation 178
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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Mazda product. Please take the
time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook.
The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the
safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Mazda and its products visit the following
website:
•In the United States: www.mazdausa.com
• In Canada: www.mazda.ca
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your
particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe
options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is
an integral part of the vehicle.
WARNING: In the event of an accident the Fuel pump shut-off
switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine.
The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.
collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel
pump shut-off switch in theRoadside emergencies chapter.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’ s Guide
Protecting the
EnvironmentFasten Safety Belt
Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-Side
Child SeatChild Seat Installation
Warning
Child Seat Lower
AnchorChild Seat Tether
Anchor
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedMaster Lighting Switch
Hazard Warning FlasherFog Lamps-Front
Fuse CompartmentFuel Pump Reset
Windshield Wash/WipeWindshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/DemistPower Windows
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HAZARD FLASHER
The hazard flasher is located on the
steering column, just behind the
steering wheel. The hazard flashers
will operate when the ignition is in
any position or if the key is not in
the ignition.
Push in the flasher control and all
front and rear direction signals will
flash. Press the flasher control again
to turn them off. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
Note:With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine
when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt.
After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch
may have been activated.
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box Description
14 —Not used
15 30A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (solenoids)
16 —Not used
17 40A** ABS (motor)
18 —Not used
19 20A** Engine fan
20 —Not used
21 10A* PCM
22 —Not used
23 20A* Fuel pump
24 —Not used
25 10A* A/C clutch solenoid
26 —Not used
27 —Not used
28 —Not used
29 —Not used
30 —Not used
31 —Not used
32 —Not used
33 —Not used
34 —Not used
35 —Not used
36 —Not used
37 —Not used
38 7.5A* Trailer tow (right turn)
39 —Not used
40 —Not used
41 15A* HEGOs
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
43 —Not used
44 —Not used
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box Description
45A —Wiper HI/LO relay
45B —Wiper Park/Run relay
46A —Fuel pump relay
46B —Washer pump relay
47 —Engine fan relay
48 —Starter relay
49 —Not used
50 —Not used
51 —Not used
52 —Not used
53 —Not used
54 —PCM relay
55 —Blower relay
56A —A/C clutch solenoid relay
56B —Not used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
3.0L and 4.0L engines (if equipped)
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box Description
1 50A** Passenger compartment fuse panel
2 —Not used
3 50A** Passenger compartment fuse panel
4 —Not used
5 50A** Passenger compartment fuse panel
6 —Not used
7 40A** Starter relay fuse
8 —Not used
9 40A** Ignition switch
10 —Not used
11 30A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay fuse
12 —Not used
13 30A** Blower motor (climate control)
14 —Not used
15 30A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (solenoids)
16 —Not used
17 40A** ABS (motor)
18 —Not used
19 —Not used
20 —Not used
21 10A* PCM
22 —Not used
23 20A* Fuel pump
24 —Not used
25 10A* A/C clutch solenoid
26 —Not used
27 20A* 4x4 module
28 —Not used
29 —Not used
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box Description
30 —Not used
31 15A* Foglamps
32 —Not used
33 —Not used
34 —Not used
35 —Not used
36 —Not used
37 —Not used
38 7.5A* Trailer tow (right turn)
39 —Not used
40 —Not used
41 15A* HEGOs
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
43 —Not used
44 —Not used
45A —Wiper HI/LO relay
45B —Wiper Park/Run relay
46A —A/C clutch solenoid
46B —Washer pump relay
47 —PCM relay
48A —Fuel pump relay
48B —Fog lamp relay
51 —Not used
52 —Not used
53 —Not used
54 —Not used
55 —Blower relay
56 —Starter relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
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