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Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except
United States and Canada)
Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific
emission and safety standards.
Vehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition
to registration problems, satisfactory service may be difficult or even impossible in another
country.
The fuel specified for your vehicle may be unavailable.
Parts, servicing techniques, and tools necessary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be
unavailable.
There might not be an Authorized Mazda Dealer in the country you plan to take your
vehicle.
The Mazda warranty is valid only in certain countries.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and
temperature performance.
qTread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
qTraction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
qTemperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
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Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.Forward
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-6) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
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Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBERPUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-012B-08 2008 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-MX-012B-08 2008 WORKSHOP MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-074G-08 2008 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-MX-074G-08 2008 WIRING DIAGRAM (Spanish)
9999-95-005C-08 (U.S.A. only) 2008 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-005C-08 (Canada only) 2008 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-005C-08 (Puerto Rico, Mexico only) 2008 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-95-010F-08 2008 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
9999-95-011F-08NAV (U.S.A. only) 2008 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-011F-08NAV (Canada only) 2008 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
Customer Information
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qNAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation
system. This is not a technician's manual.
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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.7
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-48AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR
Spark-plug number LFG1 18110
*1, L3Y2 18 110
Spark-plug gap 1.25 ―1.35 mm (0.0493 ―0.0531 in)
*1 ex factory
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page
8-18.
Manual transaxle oil Any temperature
API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Above 10°C (50°F) API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-V
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-29
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-25
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-63
Overheating ....................................... 7-13
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-48
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-17Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-17
Power Windows ................................ 3-13
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-19
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-10
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-53
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-53
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-53
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-26
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-16
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-41
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Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Belt minder ................................. 2-24
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-22
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-20
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-14
Seat belts .................................... 2-18
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-24
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Seat warmer .................................. 2-4
Second-row seats ......................... 2-6
Third-row Seat ........................... 2-10
Second-Row seats ............................... 2-6
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-20
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-22
Service Publications .......................... 9-43
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-29
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-46
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-39
Warning light ............................. 2-54
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-25 Horn ........................................... 5-54
Storage Box ...................................... 6-71
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-69
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-73
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-73
Center console ............................ 6-70
Glove box ................................... 6-69
Storage box ................................ 6-71
Underseat storage ....................... 6-70
Index
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