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qClock
NOTE
When the trip computer is being
displayed, press the CLOCK switch to
change the display to the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
NOTE
For trip computer-equipped vehicles,
press the INFO switch instead of the
SET switch when setting the time.
1. Press the CLOCK switch until a beep
sounds, and“12Hr”and“24Hr”will be
displayed.
2. Press the SET switch to switch between
“12Hr”and“24Hr”displays. The
selected display will flash.
To select the desired clock setting,
press the CLOCK switch again while
the preferred setting is flashing.3.“Hr. ADJUST”will be displayed next,
and the hour portion of the display will
flash. Press the SET switch to set the
hour, then press the CLOCK switch.
4.“Min. ADJUST”will be displayed
next, and the minutes portion of the
display will flash. Press the SET switch
to set the minutes, then press the
CLOCK switch.
Time resetting
NOTE
For trip computer-equipped vehicles,
press the INFO switch instead of the
SET switch when resetting the time.
While the clock is displayed, press the
SET switch 1.5 seconds or more. When
the switch is released, a beep will sound
and the clock will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the SET switch is released, the
seconds are reset to“00”.
qAmbient Temperature Displayí
With fully automatic type air
conditioner
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB switch (page
6-11) on the air conditioner control panel
to display the ambient temperature.
Press the AMB switch again to switch the
display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
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Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
If the glove box has a lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.
Unlock
Lock
qCenter Console
To open, pull the lower release latch.
Small items can be placed in the tray of
the center console lid.
To open it, pull the upper release latch.
qCargo Securing Loops (5 Door)
WARNING
Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
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Accessory Socketsí
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position to prevent the battery from
discharging.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 7 A).
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
lDon't use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 7 A).
lDon't use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
lClose the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
getting into the accessory socket.
lCorrectly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't
use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
When placing an electrical device (e.g.
cellular phone) in the tray which is
connected to the accessory socket, pass
the connection plug cord through the slot
in the cap.
Cap slot, closed
Cap slot, opened
1. Open the lid by pulling the upper
release catch.
2. Remove the tray mat.
3. Using a coin, turn the cap
counterclockwise (about 45° from the
closed position) and remove it.
NOTE
Do NOT discard the cap.
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4. Open the tray by pulling the lower
release catch.
5. Pass the connection plug cord through
the hole of the tray and insert the plug
in the socket.
Plug
6. Make sure the connection plug cord is
running through the cap slot; reinstall
the cap and turn it clockwise (about
45° to the opened position).
Connection plug
cord
7. Pass the connection plug cord through
the slit in the tray mat and then set the
tray mat in place.
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qJack
To remove the jack
1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
qSpare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels)
when driving on ice or snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.
CAUTION
lWhen using the temporary spare tire,
driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire.
Drive carefully.
lTo avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
lDo not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).lAvoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire's, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 25 mm
(1 in).
lDo not use a tire chain on this tire
because it won't fit properly.
lDo not use your temporary spare
tire on any other vehicle; it has
been designed only for your
Mazda.
lUse only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.
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CAUTION
l(With limited slip differential)
When using the temporary spare tire
on the front axle, replace it with a
standard tire as soon as possible. The
size difference between the spare and
the standard tire will cause the
limited slip differential to
malfunction.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to
the temporary spare tire. The warning
light will flash continuously while the
temporary spare tire is being used (page
5-27).
To remove the spare tire
(4 Door)
1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board.
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise with the lug wrench.
(5 Door)
1. Remove the trunk mat, trunk board and
cargo sub-compartment.
(Type A)(Type B)
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise with the lug wrench.
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6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size to hold
the tire in place.
qRemoving a Flat Tire
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a
wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the beveled end of the lug wrench.
NOTE
Force the end of the lug wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.
CAUTION
There is a valve-stem mark inside the
wheel cover. When installing the wheel
cover, align this mark with the tire's
valve stem.
Damage could occur during installation
if the wheel cover is not properly
aligned.
2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
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3. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
Jacking position
WARNING
Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this
manual:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.
Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda:
Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.
Never place objects under the jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle.4. Insert the jack handle into the jack.
5. Turn the jack handle clockwise and
raise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.
6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel and center cap.
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