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Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecurilockPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated. Refer to
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft
systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated, refer to theDriver Controlschapter.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door, liftgate, or liftgate window
is open.
Turn signals:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Safety belt warning chime:
Sounds to remind you to fasten your
safety belts.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
CRUISE
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SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed
control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).
WARNING: Using cruise control in the following conditions
could cause you to lose control of the vehicle:
•Heavy or unsteady traffic
•Slippery or winding roads
•Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
Don’t use cruise control in these situations.
Setting speed control
The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.
1. Press the ON control and
release it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET ACC control and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
Note:
•Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
•If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
ON
OFF
RSM
CST
SET
ACC
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•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed in yourService Maintenance Section
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance
section are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to
its emissions system.
If other than Mazda authorized parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for service of components affecting emission control,
such non-Mazda parts should be equivalent to genuine Mazda parts in
performance and durability.
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wheels ......................................211
wiper blades ............................213
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............31
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................26
AM/FM/CD .................................22
Clutch
fluid ..................................249, 251
operation while driving ..........172
recommended shift speeds ....173
Console ........................................55
overhead ....................................46
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant
checking and adding ..............232
refill capacities ................236, 253
specifications ..........................255
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer
Assistance ..................199–200, 202
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................249
engine oil .................................226
Door locks ...................................58
Driving under special
conditions ..................171, 177, 180
sand .........................................178
snow and ice ...........................181
through water .................179, 182E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................191
Emission control system ..........246
Engine ........................................256
cleaning ...................................211
coolant .....................................232
fail-safe coolant ......................237
idle speed control ...................230
lubrication specifications .......255
refill capacities ........................253
service points ..................224–225
Engine block heater .................161
Engine oil ..................................226
checking and adding ..............226
dipstick ....................................226
filter, specifications ................229
recommendations ...................229
refill capacities ........................253
specifications ..........................255
Exhaust fumes ..........................161
F
Fail safe cooling ........................237
Fluid capacities .........................253
Foglamps .....................................33
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ...............175–176
indicator light .........................175
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................166
Fuel ............................................238
calculating fuel economy .......243
cap ...........................................242
capacity ...................................253
choosing the right fuel ...........240
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