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Seating and Safety Restraints 62
Seating 62
Safety restraints 64
Air bags 76
Child restraints 88
Tires, Wheels and Loading 104
Tire Information 107
Tire Inflation 109
Changing tires 112
Lug Nut Torque 116
Vehicle loading 126
Trailer towing 131
Recreational towing 139
Driving 141
Starting 141
Brakes 146
Transmission operation 150
Roadside Emergencies 160
Hazard flasher switch 160
Fuel pump shut-off switch 160
Fuses and relays 161
Overheating 171
Jump starting 172
Wrecker towing 177
Customer Assistance 178
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 188
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Trailer tow connector
Color Function Comment
1. Dark Green Trailer right-hand
turn signalCircuit activated when brake
pedal is depressed or when
ignition is on and right-hand
turn signal is applied.
2. Yellow Trailer left-hand turn
signalCircuit activated when brake
pedal is depressed or when
ignition is on and left-hand
turn signal is applied.
3. Tan/White Tail lamp Relay controlled circuit
activated when the park
lamps/headlamps are on.
4. White Ground Matching vehicle circuit
returns to battery’s negative
ground.
Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
•Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
•To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist
in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmissionsection in the
Drivingchapter.)
•Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outside
temperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicate
higher than normal coolant temperatures. If this occurs, reduce speed
until the coolant temperature returns to the normal range. Refer to
Engine coolant temperature gaugein theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
•Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
•Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to yourService Maintenance Section
for more information.
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3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
Emergencieschapter.
WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the
brakelamps are working.
WARNING:
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the
gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK
position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized Mazda dealership.
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy.
Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and
shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for any
type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal
shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations
when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive
Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating
parameters. This learning process could take several transmission
upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process, slightly firmer
shifts may occur. After this learning process, normal shift feel and shift
scheduling will resume.
WARNING: Hold the brake pedal down while you move the
gearshift lever from P (Park) to another position. If you do not
hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly
and injure someone.
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This switch is located under the
right-hand side of the glove box,
just above the carpet.
To reset the switch:
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no leaks are apparent, reset
the switch by pushing in on the
reset button.
4. Turn the ignition ON.
5. Wait a few seconds and return
the key to OFF.
6. Make another check for leaks.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
Note:Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 5A Instrument panel dimmer switch
2 10A Trailer tow park lamps
3 10A Right low beam headlamp
4 10A Left low beam headlamp
5 30A Windshield wipers/washer
6 10A Radio (RUN/ACCY)
7 5A Headlamp illumination indicator
8 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM), PADI
(Passenger Air bag Deactivation Indicator)
9 5A Cluster air bag indicator
10 10A Cluster (RUN/START), 4x4 module
(RUN/START)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
11 10A Smart Junction Box (SJB) (Logic power)
12—Not used
13 15A Horn, Interior lamps
14 15A High beam headlamp, High beam indicator
(cluster)
15—One-touch down relay
16 30A
cartridge
fusePower windows
17 15A Turn signals/Hazards
18—Not used
19 20A Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)/Stop lamps
20 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module,
Brake-shift interlock, Speed control
module, Back-up lamps, Overdrive cancel
switch, Electronic flasher (turn/hazard)
21 5A Starter relay
22 5A Radio (START), 4x4 Neutral sense
(manual only)
23 30A Headlamps (low and high beam)
24 20A Radio
25—Accessory relay
26 2A Brake pressure switch
27 10A Climate control blower relay/blend doors,
4x4 module
28 15A 4x4 module B+
29 20A Cigar lighter, Diagnostic connector (OBD
II)
30 5A Power mirrors
31 20A Front park lamps, Rear park lamps,
License plate lamps
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
32 5A Brake switch (logic)
33 5A Instrument cluster
34 20A Power point
35 15A Power locks
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems
from overloads.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing
fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting
the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
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2.3L engine (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 40A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel
2—Not used
3 40A** 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), Engine sensors
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