2006 MAZDA MODEL MPV towing

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Scheduled Maintenance
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
lRepeated short-distance driving
lDriving in dusty conditions
lDriving with extended use of brakes
lDriving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used
lDriving on rough or muddy roads
lExtended periods of idling or low-speed operation
lDriving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
lTowing a trailer
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Drum brakes I I
Tire (rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wearIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I
Power steering fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Front suspension ball joints I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 60 months
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped)
Cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months
Chart symbols
I:Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
L:Lubricate
Remarks
*1 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*2 If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the spark plugs every 96,000 km
(60,000 miles) or shorter.
a) Repeated short-distance driving
b) Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
d) Towing a trailer
*3 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription“FL22”on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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SAMPLE
CARGO
Cargo Weightincludes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of
cargo weight.
The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo
weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from
the“combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed”value on the tire label.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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GCW
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated
for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs).The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weightis the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10_
15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15_
25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs).Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weightrefers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples:For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:
(1) Locate the statement“The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the“XXX”amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs. (1400_
750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to
your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo
and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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D
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-34
Defroster
Rear window .............................. 5-37
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-12
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 ........................... 7-18
Flooded engine ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-19
Push-starting .............................. 7-22
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-23
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-14
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-24
Oil .............................................. 8-11
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-10
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-22
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-46
E
Eyeglass Holder ................................ 6-54
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-38
Headlights .................................. 5-33
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-8
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-35
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Console ................................... 6-54
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 ............................. 10-4
Fuses ................................................. 8-39
Panel description ........................ 8-41
Replacement ............................... 8-39
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-54
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-38
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Index
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Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Sliding Doors ......................... 3-12
Power Steering .................................. 5-13
Fluid ........................................... 8-18
Power Windows ................................ 3-19
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-22
R
Rear Console ..................................... 6-55
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-12
Rear Quarter Windows ..................... 3-22
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-37
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-37
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-37
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-33
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-24
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-37
Seat Belt System
Automatic locking ...................... 2-32
Center, third-row position .......... 2-37
Emergency locking .................... 2-32
Except center, third-row
position ...................................... 2-33
Extender ..................................... 2-38
Pregnant women ........................ 2-31
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-35
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-30
Warning beep ............................. 2-40
Warning light ............................. 2-39
S
Seats
Flat folding ................................. 2-28
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-8
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-3
Second-row seats ....................... 2-12
Third-Row Seat .......................... 2-20
Second-row seats .............................. 2-12
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-28
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-30
Service Publications .......................... 9-39
Shopping Bag Hooks ........................ 6-56
Side Extention Sunvisors .................. 6-45
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-21
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-63
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-56
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-32
Horn ........................................... 5-38
Storage Box ...................................... 6-55
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-53
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-56
Eyeglass holder .......................... 6-54
Front console .............................. 6-54
Glove box ................................... 6-54
Overhead console ....................... 6-53
Rear console ............................... 6-55
Shopping bag hooks ................... 6-56
Storage box ................................ 6-55
Under seat tray ........................... 6-55
Sunshade ........................................... 3-27
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-45
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Tachometer ........................................ 5-22
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-31
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-30
Third-row seat ................................... 2-20
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-24
Tire Information ................................ 9-17
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-29
Replacement ............................... 8-30
Rotation ...................................... 8-30
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-15
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-23
Emergency towing ..................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-24
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-17
TCS indicator light ..................... 5-18
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-18
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-18
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-21
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-34
U
Under Seat Tray ................................ 6-55
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-45
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-24
ABS ............................................ 5-26
Air bag system ........................... 5-29
Brake system .............................. 5-26
Charging system ......................... 5-27
Check engine .............................. 5-28
Door-ajar .................................... 5-29
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-28
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-29
Immobilizer system .................... 5-30
Low fuel ..................................... 5-29
Seat belt ...................................... 5-29
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-20
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-32
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-19
Rear quarter windows ................ 3-22
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-36
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-36
Blades replacement .................... 8-22
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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