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Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
FuelOctane Rating*(Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emission control system
to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
CAUTION
Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
Ø Your vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10% ethanol
by volume. Damage to your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
Ø Never add fuel system additives. Never add cleaning agents other than those
specified by Mazda. Other cleaning agents and additives may damage the system.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10%. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name “Gasohol ”.
Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not
be covered by the Mazda warranty.
lGasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.lGasoline or gasohol containing methanol.lLeaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
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WARNING
Remove the key only when the vehicle
is parked:Removing the key from the ignition
switch while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. Removing the key allows
the steering wheel to lock. You will
lose steering control and a serious
accident could occur.
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
put the key to LOCK position, set the
parking brake and make sure the shift
lever is in P with an automatic
transaxle or in 1 or R with a manual
transaxle: Intentionally placing the key into
LOCK position is much more
important where you will not be
removing the key to leave the vehicle
and because leaving it in other
positions will disable some of the
vehicle security systems and run the
battery down.
Leaving the driver's seat without
putting the ignition switch in LOCK
position, setting the parking brake
and the shift lever is in P with an
automatic transaxle or in 1 or R with
a manual transaxle is dangerous.
Unexpected vehicle movement could
occur. This could cause an accident.
NOTE
If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering
wheel from side to side.
Leaving the key in any position but LOCK
position also disables some of the security
features and may run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
(except brakes) should be inspected
before the engine is started (page 5-33).
NOTE
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This
does not indicate an abnormality.
START
The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked after the
engine is started (page 5-33).
q Ignition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position with the key inserted, a
continuous beep sound will be heard
when the driver's door is opened.
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
13 CLOSER P.SLIDE LH 20 A Easy closer
í
14 CLOSER P.SLIDE RH 20 A Easy closerí
15 EHPAS 80 A EHPAS
16 FOG 15 A Fog lightsí
17 D.LOCK 20 A Power door lock
18 P.WIND H/CLEAN 20 A Power windows
19 ETC 10 A Accelerator position sensor
20 DEFOG 25 A Rear window defroster
21 ENG+B 10 A PCM
22 STOP 10 A Brake lights
23 FUEL 20 A Fuel pump
24 HAZARD 10 A Turn signals, Hazard warning flashers
25 ROOM 15 AOverhead lights, Map lights, Luggage compartment light, For
protection of various circuits
26 ―― ―
27 MAG 10 A Magnet clutch
28 GLOW SIG
*17.5 A
―
―*2――
29 HEAD HR 10 A Headlight high beam (RH)
30 HEAD HL 10 A Headlight high beam (LH)
31 HORN 15 A Horn
32 SUN ROOF 20 A Moonroof
í
33 MIRROR BURGLAR*17.5 A Theft-Deterrent Systemí
―*2――
34 HEAD LR 15 A Headlight low beam (RH), Manual headlight levelingí
35 HEAD LL 15 A Headlight low beam (LH)
36 ENG BAR2 15 A O
2heater
37 ENG BAR 15 A Air flow sensor, Engine control system
38 INJ ENG BA 20 A Injector
39 ILLUMI 10 A Illumination
40 TAIL 10 A Taillights, Parking lights, License plate lights, For protection of
various circuits
*1 Without rear ventilation system
*2 With rear ventilation system
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Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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