Maintenance and Specifications 229
Engine compartment 238
Engine oil 241
Battery 245
Engine Coolant 247
Fuel information 253
Air filter(s) 267
Refill capacities 269
Engine data 271
Accessories 276
Index 277
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Power Window Lockout
Personal Alarm System
FeatureEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Powertrain MalfunctionSpeed Control
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Introduction
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Airbag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately by an authorized Mazda dealer. A chime will also sound when
a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Overdrive off:Illuminates when
the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter.If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the
transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains ON at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating Your Tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON,
have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more
information on this system, refer toUnderstanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring Systemin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
O/D
OFF
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Instrument Cluster
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Press and hold CLOCK for approximately two seconds until a beep
sound is heard. The clock’s current time will flash. Press SCAN
adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes. Press CLOCK
again to start the clock.
NOTE: If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display
will revert to the clock mode.
NOTE: If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows
or the vehicle’s battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.
NOTE: If the time is not adjusted while the clock’s current time is
flashing (if neither H nor M is pressed), and the clock control is pressed
a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the clock’s current time
setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 min), the hour
setting will automatically advance one hour.
Setting military time: Press and hold CLOCK until the time in the
display flashes. Turn the TEXT control to the right or left to select either
12 or 24 HR. When your desired selection appears in the display, push
and hold the TEXT control until a beep is heard. The time will flash.
Press SCAN to adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes.
Press CLOCK again to start the clock.
4. Eject: Press to eject the CD.
5. SCAN/DISP/ESN/AUTO-M
SCAN: Press in radio or CD mode
for a brief sampling of all listenable
stations or of each CD track. Press
again to disable scan mode. If the
unit is left in scan mode, normal play will resume where scan was
selected.
DISP/ESN:
Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. This
enables you to view the song titles, artist, and further information. The kit
to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed
Satellite and instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
AUTO-M: Auto memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations
without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is
helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio
stations.
DISP/ESN
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Press the FM/AM control to select a frequency. Press and momentarily
hold the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control. The system will beep. Press
the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control to select from the stored stations.
One stored station will be selected and played each time the control is
pressed. The frequency and channel number will be displayed.
NOTE:If no stations can be tuned after scanning operations, A will
appear in the display.
NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted, (fuse blows or the battery is
disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.
6. TUNE: The TUNE control is a
multi-functional control which
works in radio and CD modes to
adjust the levels of bass, treble,
balance, fade, mid-range and
beep (off/on). Press to select
the desired function. Turn to
adjust the desired levels. TUNE
also works in radio mode to manually increase or decrease the
frequency.
7. Fast forward: In CD mode,
press and hold to advance
through a track at a high speed.
8. Rewind: In CD mode, press and
hold to reverse through a track
at a high speed.
9. PROG/RDM: Press during CD
play for a random selection of
songs. Press again to disengage
random play.
10. RPT: Press during CD play to
listen to a selection repeatedly.
RPT will illuminate in the
display and the current
selection will be repeated. Press
again to disengage repeat play.
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2.MD/TAPE: This control does
not function on this audio
system. It will function with a
cassette or mini disc (MD)
upgrade.
3. CLOCK: Press and release
CLOCK to alternate between
the time and the audio display.
The clock can be set at any
time when the ignition switch is
in the ACC or ON position.
Press and hold CLOCK for approximately two seconds until a beep
sound is heard. The clock’s current time will flash. Press SCAN
adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes. Press CLOCK
again to start the clock.
NOTE: If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display
will revert to the clock mode.
NOTE: If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows
or the vehicle’s battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.
NOTE: If the time is not adjusted while the clock’s current time is
flashing (if neither H nor M is pressed), and the clock control is pressed
a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the clock’s current time
setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 min.), the
hour setting will automatically advance one hour.
Setting military time: Press and hold CLOCK until the time in the
display flashes. Turn the TEXT control to the right or left to select either
12 or 24 HR. When your desired selection appears in the display, push
and hold the TEXT control until a beep is heard. The time will flash.
Press SCAN to adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes.
Press CLOCK again to start the clock.
4. Eject: Press to eject the CD.
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5.SCAN/DISP/ESN/AUTO-M
SCAN: Press in radio or CD mode
for a brief sampling of all listenable
stations or of each CD track. Press
again to disable scan mode. If the
unit is left in scan mode, normal play will resume where scan was
selected.
DISP/ESN: Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability.
This enables you to view the song titles, artist, and further information.
The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer.
Detailed Satellite and instructions are included with the dealer installed
kit.
AUTO-M: Press the FM/AM control to select auto memory tuning which
allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original
manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you
travel between cities with different radio stations.
Press the FM/AM control to select a frequency. Press and momentarily
hold the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control. The system will beep. Press
the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control to select from the stored stations.
One stored station will be selected and played each time the control is
pressed. The frequency and channel number will be displayed.
NOTE: If no stations can be tuned after scanning operations, A will
appear in the display.
NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted, (fuse blows or the battery is
disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.
6. TUNE: The TUNE control is a
multi-functional control which
works in radio and CD modes to
adjust the levels of bass, treble,
balance, fade, mid-range and
beep (off/on). Press to select
the desired function. Turn to
adjust the desired levels. TUNE
also works in radio mode to manually increase or decrease the
frequency.
DISP/ESN
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Battery saver
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature which, if you leave
the headlamps on, automatically turns off the headlamps after 30
seconds when the ignition is in the OFF position.
High beams
After turning the headlamps on,
push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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