2004 MAZDA MODEL MPV maintenance

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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also to
do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes that
should not be clogged. Water trapped
there will cause rusting.

Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating. Don’t use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating and
cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
CAUTION
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
NOTE
•Don’t use a wire brush or any
abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on aluminum
wheels. They may damage the
coating.
•Only use a mild soap or neutral
detergent and always use a sponge
or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or
cold water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on dusty or
salted roads. This helps prevent
corrosion.
•Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses high-
speed or hard brushes.
•If your aluminum wheels lose
luster, wax the wheels.
WARNING
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Appearance Care
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Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
and cosmetic oils from contacting the
dashboard. They’ll damage and discolor
it. If these solutions get on the dashboard,
wipe them off immediately.

Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
Leather*
Real leather isn’t uniform and may have
scars, scratches, and wrinkles. Clean it
with a leather cleaner or mild soap.
Wipe it with a damp
soft cloth; then dry
and buff it with a dry
soft cloth.
Fabric*
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean it with a mild soap solution good
for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh
spots immediately with a fabric spot
cleaner.To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
will be affected, it can be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.

Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
We b b i n g
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Follow instructions. Don’t bleach
or dye the webbing; this may weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry
the belt webbing and make sure there is
no remaining moisture before retracting
them.
Interior Care
Do not use glazing agents.
Glazing agents contain ingredients
which may cause discoloration,
wrinkling, cracks and peeling.
CAUTION
Use only recommended cleaners and
procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
Damaged Seat Belt:
Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision, damaged
belts cannot provide adequate
protection. Have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer replace damaged belts
immediately.
CAUTION
WARNING
*Some models.
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the
container.
Don’t scrape or scratch the inside of
the rear window. You may damage the
rear window defroster grid.
CAUTION
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they don’t have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.

WORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.

WIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.

OW N E R’S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician’s manual.
Service Publications
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBER PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-038B-04 2004 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-95-024G-04 2004 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-95-029C-04 (U.S.A. only) 2004 OWNER’S MANUAL
9999-EC-029C-04 (Canada only) 2004 OWNER’S MANUAL
9999-PR-029C-04 (Puerto Rico only) 2004 OWNER’S MANUAL
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Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-52
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-13
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-56
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-19
Antenna
............................................ 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-43
Ashtray
............................................. 6-45
Audio System
................................... 6-14
Audio control switch
................ 6-38
Audio set
................................... 6-21
Operating tips for
audio system
............................. 6-14
Safety certification
.................... 6-40
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-13
Fluid
.......................................... 8-16
Overdrive
.................................. 5-12
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-12
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-11
Transaxle ranges
....................... 5-10
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-17
Maintenance
............................. 8-24
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder
............... 5-33
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-33
Power sliding door beep
........... 5-33
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-33
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-6
After getting in
........................... 4-6
Before getting in
......................... 4-6
B
Body Lubrication ............................. 8-19
Bottle Holder
.................................... 6-48
Brake
Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-31
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops
...................... 6-51
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-14
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-41
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-45
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-53
Child Safety Locks for Rear
Doors
................................................ 3-12
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-44
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-5
Courtesy Lights
................................ 6-44
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-14
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-46
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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Index
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D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-23
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-35
Defroster
Rear window
............................. 5-38
Dimensions
...................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area
.................. 4-11
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-7
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-13
Break-in period
........................... 4-7
Driving in flooded area
............. 4-11
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-8
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-9
Winter driving
............................. 4-9
E
Easy Closure .................................... 3-12
Emergency Starting
.......................... 7-17
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-17
Jump-starting
............................ 7-18
Push-starting
............................. 7-21
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-22
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant
...................................... 8-12
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-5
Hood release
............................. 3-24
Oil
............................................. 8-10
Overheating
............................... 7-15
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
........ 8-9
Engine Coolant
Overheating
............................... 7-15
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-22
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-5
E
Exterior Care ....................................8-45
Eyeglass Holder
................................6-49
F
Flasher
Hazard warning
.........................5-39
Headlights
.................................5-34
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-8
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids
Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
.....................8-7
Fog Lights
........................................5-36
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front Console
...................................6-50
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats)
..............2-8
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats)
.................2-3
Fuel
Filler lid and cap
.......................3-23
Gauge
........................................5-23
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-38
Panel description
.......................8-40
Replacement
..............................8-38
G
Gauges ..............................................5-20
Glove Box
........................................6-50
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H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. 5-39
Hazardous Driving
............................. 4-8
Headlights
Control
...................................... 5-34
Flashing
.................................... 5-34
High-low beam
......................... 5-34
On reminder
.............................. 5-34
Hood Release
................................... 3-24
Horn
................................................. 5-39
I
Ignition
Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-42
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-28
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-24
Cruise Main
.............................. 5-32
Cruise set
.................................. 5-32
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-31
O/D OFF
................................... 5-31
Security
..................................... 5-30
Shift position
............................ 5-31
TCS
........................................... 5-31
TCS OFF
.................................. 5-32
Turn-signal/hazard warning
...... 5-32
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-20
Interior Care
..................................... 8-48
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-42
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-3
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-35
Liftgate
............................................. 3-18
Light Bulbs
Replacement
.............................. 8-31
Specifications
............................ 10-6
Lighter
.............................................. 6-44
Lighting Control
............................... 5-34
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light
........... 6-44
M
Maintenance
Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-8
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-7
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Map Lights
....................................... 6-43
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-20
Mirrors
Outside mirrors
......................... 3-33
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-34
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-7
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