2004 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA tow

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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

Windshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT
— Intermittent
I — Normal
II — Fast
One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
forward and release it.

Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
If the washer doesn
’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-22). If it ’s OK, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
OFF
INT
I
II
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT
position, the wipers will operate
continuously until the lever is released.
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all four turn signals will flash at once.
Hazard Warning Flasher
NOTE
•The turn signals don
’t work when
the hazard warning lights are on.
• Check local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.
Hazard warning flasher
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are
extremely strong, so the result is noise and
sound breakup at the radio receiver.
Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.
Operating Tips for Cassette Tape
Player
Cleaning the cassette tape player
The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers
will gather oxide residue from cassette
tapes. This can cause weak or wavering
sounds and damage to the cassette tapes
and player. Use a good quality head-
cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette
tape to remove it.
Should the unit not operate normally,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Never attempt to repair it or insert a
screwdriver or anything else.
Handling the cassette tape player
The following precautions should be
observed.
• Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
• Do not insert any objects, other than
cassette tape, into the slot.
Station 1
88.1 MHz Station 2
88.3 MHz
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to
lock, counterclockwise to unlock.

Center Console
To open, pull the release catch.
The center console has a lockable lid,
insert the key into the slot; then turn the
key clockwise to lock, counterclockwise
to unlock.
Storage Compartments
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a sudden
stop, keep the storage boxes closed
when driving.
In hot weather, don
’t leave
combustible materials such as lighters
or objects which will deform in
extreme heat such as eye glasses in the
vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTION
Unlock
Lock
UnlockLock
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Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency ........................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire .......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire .................................................................. 7-5
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-11
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-11
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-13
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-13
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-13
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-15
Emergency Towing ...................................................................... 7-16
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-16
Tiedown Hooks ........................................................................ 7-17
Recreational Towing ................................................................ 7-17
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all four turn signals will flash at once.
Parking in an Emergency
NOTE
•The turn signals don
’t work when
the hazard warning lights are on.
• Check local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.
Hazard warning flasher
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
You can’t start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission by pushing it.
Push-Starting
Towing a Vehicle to Start It:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured. Never tow a vehicle to start it.
You shouldn ’t push-start a vehicle that
has a manual transmission. It can
damage the emission control system.
WARNING
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Emergency Towing
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
rear wheels off the ground. If excessive
damage or other conditions prevent this,
use wheel dollies.
Towing Description
Wheel dollies
Don’t tow the vehicle pointed forward
with driving wheels on the ground.
This may cause internal damage to the
transmission.
Don ’t tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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