2006 MAZDA MODEL MPV brake

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TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-17
Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-23
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-32
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-33
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-20
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-56
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-35
AT shift lever ........................................................................................................ page 5-9
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-38
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-14
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-54
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-49
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-51
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-49
Front console ..................................................................................................... page 6-54
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-13
Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-32
Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-42
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-23
Power sliding door switch ................................................................................. page 3-12
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-24
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-45
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-33
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-47
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-45
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-30
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-46
Rear vents .......................................................................................................... page 6-10
Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-20
Rear climate control panel ................................................................................. page 6-12
Second-row seat ................................................................................................. page 2-12
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-4
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-3
Power seat switches ............................................................................................. page 2-8
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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WARNING
Entering or Exiting the Vehicle
Parked on a Steep Downward Slope:
Entering or exiting a vehicle parked
on a steep downward slope before the
door has completely opened is
dangerous. The door could
unexpectedly move down resulting in
serious injury. Make sure that the
door has completely opened before
exiting or entering the vehicle on a
steep downward slope.
NOTE
lDo not apply unnecessary force to
the doors when they are opening/
closing electrically. Unnecessary
force on the doors may cause them to
reverse direction of movement
automatically.
lWhen the vehicle is parked on a
slope, electrical opening/closing of
the doors may not operate. When the
doors cannot be opened/closed
electrically, press the power sliding
doors main switch to the OFF
position and open/close the doors
manually.
NOTE
lIf there is a malfunction in the power
sliding door system, a beep sound
will be heard continuously. If this
happens, press the power sliding
doors main switch to the OFF
position and the beep sound will
stop. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the power sliding
doors checked.
If the vehicle has satisfied all the
following conditions for about 1
minute, a beep sound will be heard
continuously and the sliding door
cannot be opened or closed
automatically. However, it does not
indicate a malfunction.
(1) The vehicle speed is about 3.0
km/h (about 1.8 mph) or less.
(2) The select lever is not in the P
range.
(3) The parking brake is not applied.
(4) The brake pedal is not depressed.
If the vehicle is driven at about 3.0
km/h (about 1.8 mph) or more, the
beep sound will stop and the sliding
door functions will be enabled.
lThe power sliding doors will not
operate unless they are unlocked,
and the power sliding doors main
switch is in the ON position.
lThe sliding doors can be opened
using the power sliding door
switches located at the driver's seat,
the transmitter, or the exterior door
handles even when the child safety
locks are in the lock position (page
3-12).
lThe fuel-filler lid does not open
when the left power sliding door is
opening.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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NOTE
lThe left power sliding door cannot
fully open when the fuel-filler lid is
open. To fully open the left power
sliding door in this situation, carry
out the following procedure:
1. Close the left power sliding door.
2. Close the fuel-filler lid.
3. Open the left power sliding door.
lWhen the ABS warning light
remains illuminated, the power
sliding doors cannot be opened
electrically(page 5-26).
Opening/Closing with Switches
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Put the shift lever in park (P).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Unlock the sliding doors.
5. Look to be sure that the area around the
door is clear of people.
6. Press the power sliding doors main
switch to the ON position.
If you attempt to operate the vehicle in
any way other than the above conditions
(except step 4) while the power sliding
doors are opening/closing electrically, the
beep sound will be heard. Moreover, a
door that is sliding open will stop.
When the above conditions are satisfied,
you can resume power sliding door open/
close operation with the switches.
Operation from the driver's seat
Operate the left/right power sliding door
switch to open/close the left/right door.When either power sliding door switch is
pressed, the door controlled by that switch
will open/close automatically after the
beep sound is heard.
Left and right power
sliding door switches
NOTE
lIf a power sliding door switch is
pressed again while the beep sound
is being heard, the operation can be
canceled.
lPress a power sliding door switch to
stop the power sliding doors while
they are opening/closing.
Operation from the rear seats
When the power sliding doors are
completely closed/open and either rear
power sliding door switch is pressed, the
door where the switch was pressed opens/
closes automatically after the beep sound
is heard.
NOTE
When a power sliding door is not
completely closed and a rear power
sliding door switch is pressed, the door
completely opens automatically.
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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Before Getting In
lBe sure the windows, outside mirrors,
and outside lights are clean.
lInspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
lLook under the vehicle for any sign of
a leak.
lIf you plan to back up, make sure
nothing is in your way.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid, and other fluid levels
should be inspected. See Maintenance,
Section 8.
After Getting In
lAre all doors closed and locked?
lIs the seat adjusted properly?
lAre the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
lIs everyone's seat belt fastened?
lCheck all gauges.
lCheck all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
lRelease the parking brake and make
sure the parking brake warning light
goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your
Mazda.
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Before Starting the Engine
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Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
lDon't race the engine.
lDon't maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
lDon't drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods
of time.
lAvoid unnecessary hard stops.
lAvoid full-throttle starts.
lDon't tow a trailer.
Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save money on
fuel and repairs.
lAvoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
lAvoid fast starts.
lKeep the engine tuned. Follow the
maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform inspections and servicing.
lUse the air conditioner only when
necessary.
lSlow down on rough roads.
lKeep the tires properly inflated.
lDon't carry unnecessary weight.
lDon't rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
lKeep the wheels in correct alignment.
lKeep windows closed at high speeds.
lSlow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING
Coasting:
Stopping the engine when going down
a hill is dangerous. This causes the
loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident. Never stop the engine when
going down a hill.
Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
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Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tire
speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle
control and an accident. If it is
necessary to downshift on slippery
surfaces, be very careful.
ABS:
The ABS cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving, excessive
speed, tailgating (following another
vehicle too closely), driving on ice and
snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire
friction and road contact because of
water on the road surface). You can
still have an accident. So don't rely on
ABS as a substitute for safe driving.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazard:
lBe cautious and allow extra distance
for braking.
lAvoid sudden braking and quick
steering.
lIf your vehicle is not equipped with
ABS, brake with the pedal by using a
light up-down motion. Don't hold the
pedal down constantly.
If your vehicle is equipped with ABS,
don't pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
lIf you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Don't spin the front
wheels.
lFor more traction in starting on
slippery surfaces such as ice or packed
snow, use sand, rock salt, chains,
carpeting, or other nonslip material
under the front wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.
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Driving Tips
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Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Spinning the Wheels:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries. Don't spin the wheels at more
than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don't
allow anyone to stand behind a wheel
when pushing the vehicle.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move the
shift lever from D to R.
Winter Driving
lCarry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
lHave the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-14.
lInspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
lInspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
lUse washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but don't use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-20).
lDon't use the parking brake in freezing
weather as the parking brake may
freeze. Instead, shift to P and block the
rear wheels.
qSnow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi)
more than recommended on the tire
pressure label (driver's door), but never
more than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
Your vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used all
year around. In some extreme climates
you may find it necessary to replace them
with snow tires during the winter months
to further improve traction on snow and
ice covered roads.
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Driving Tips
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Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
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 returns to normal.
CAUTION
Make sure water does not enter the
vehicle interior or the engine area.
Interior materials could get moldy, and
many electronic devices in the cabin
and the engine could be damaged.
Overloading
WARNING
Vehicle Load Weight:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of your vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
on the driver's door frame. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can estimate the
weight of your load by weighing the
items (or people) before putting them
in the vehicle. Be careful not to
overload your vehicle.
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Driving Tips
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