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NOTE
While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard below the
trunk, however this does not indicate an abnormality. Your vehicle has a self-checking
device and it operates while the engine is off.
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front.
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qOverhead Light
Switch
Position Overhead Light
Light off
Light on when any door is open
Light on
q
Trunk Light
Switch
Position Trunk Light
Light off
Light on when the trunk is open
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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NOTE
lCheck the tire inflation pressure label
(driver's door frame) for the correct
tire inflation pressure.
lDo not use the compressor for longer
than 10 minutes because using the
compressor for long periods could
damage it.
lIf the tire does not inflate, repair of
the tire may not be possible. If the
tire does not reach the correct
inflation pressure within a 10-minute
period, it probably has received more
extensive damage. When this
happens, the emergency flat tire
repair kit cannot be used to repair the
tire. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
lIf the tire has been over-inflated,
loosen the screw cap on the
compressor and bleed some of the air
out.
17. When the tire has been inflated to the proper inflation pressure, turn the
compressor switch off and remove the
compressor hose from the tire valve.
18. Install the tire valve cap.
19. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit in the trunk and continue driving.
CAUTION
lDrive carefully to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and keep the vehicle
speed below 80 km/h (50 mph).
lIf the vehicle is driven 80 km/h (50
mph) or higher, the vehicle might
begin to vibrate. 20. After driving the vehicle for 10
minutes or 5 km (3 miles), check the
tire pressure with the tire pressure
gauge equipped with the compressor.
If the tire pressure has fallen below
the correct tire pressure, inflate the
tire to the correct pressure again
following the steps from number 15.
CAUTION
lIf the tire inflation pressure falls
below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2or bar,
18.9 psi), repair cannot be done with
the repair kit. Park the vehicle on a
level surface off the right-of-way and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lIf the tire inflation pressure
continues to remain low after
repeating steps 14 to 21, park the
vehicle on a level surface off the
right-of-way and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
When checking the tire inflation
pressure with the tire pressure gauge on
the compressor unit, make sure the
compressor switch is turned off.
21. If the tire inflation pressure remains stable, the tire repair is complete.
Drive the vehicle with care to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
tire replaced.
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Don't use the tiedown hooks under the
front and rear for towing.
They are designed ONLY for tying
down the vehicle when it's being
transported. Using them for towing will
damage the bumper.
qTiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug
wrench, and jack lever from the trunk
(page 7-5).
2. Wrap the jack lever with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the bumper and
open the cap located on the front and
rear bumper.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
The cap cannot be completely removed.
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Lug wrench
Front
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Emergency Towing
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Light Bulbs
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Trunk light Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights / Taillights
Side-marker lights
Overhead light
Head lights (High beam)
Parking light
Fog lights
Headlights (Low beam)
Front turn signal lights
Side-marker lights Some models.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal
lights, Reverse lights
1. Pull the center section of the plasticretainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
2. On the side the bulb is to be replaced, pull the center section of the plastic
retainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Brake lights/Taillights Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the overhead light as
shown in the figure, and then remove
the cover.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Trunk light
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a softcloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the luggage
compartment light as shown in the
figure, and then remove the luggage
compartment light unit.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
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Owner Maintenance
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Fuse block (Driver's side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 ACC 7.5 A Audio system, Power control mirror
2 AUX PWR 15 A Accessory Socket
3 METER 15 A Instrument cluster
4 S.WARM 20 A Seat warmer
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5ILLUMI 7.5 A Illumination
6 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner
7 ENGINE 7.5 A Engine control system, For protection of various circuits
8 ―― ―
9 M.DEF 7.5 A ―
10 AUDIO 20 A Audio system
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11 D.LOCK20 A Power door lock, Trunk opener
12 SILEN 7.5 A ―
13 ―― ―
14 ―― ―
15 ―― ―
16 ―― ―
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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