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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-7
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-13 Overheating ............................................................................. 7-13
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-15 Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-15
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-16
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-19
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-20 Towing Description ................................................................. 7-20
Tiedown Hooks ....................................................................... 7-21
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-23
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Overheating
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, the vehicle loses power, or
you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.
WARNING
Turn off the ignition switch and
make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan: Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system caps when the engine and
radiator are hot: When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine: Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Don't go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level. If it's low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
In Case of an Emergency
Overheating
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If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Cooling fan
Coolant reservoir
Cooling system cap
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
8-20).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the
cooling system inspected. The engine
could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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C
Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-11
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-67
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-68
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-31
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-54
Rear window .............................. 5-54
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area ................ 4-9
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-7
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
E
Easy Closure ..................................... 3-11
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-15Flooded engine ........................... 7-15
Jump-starting .............................. 7-16
Push-starting .............................. 7-19
E
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
EngineCoolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-17
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-13
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-13
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-30
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-50
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-55
Headlights .................................. 5-45
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-7
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-49
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-16
Gauge ......................................... 5-31
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-42 Panel description ........................ 8-45
Replacement ............................... 8-42
Index
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-29
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-26
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-65
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 ................................ 3-14
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-19
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-54
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-53
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-53
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-27
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-43
S
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Belt minder ................................. 2-23
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 ..................... 2-23
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Seat warmer ................................ 2-12
Second-row seats ......................... 2-5
Third-row Seat ............................. 2-9
Second-Row seats ............................... 2-5
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-21
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-23
Service Publications .......................... 9-45
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-29
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-44
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-38
Warning light ............................. 2-53
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-26 Horn ........................................... 5-55
Storage Box ...................................... 6-73
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-71
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-74
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-75
Center console ............................ 6-71
Glove box ................................... 6-71
Storage box ................................ 6-73
Underseat storage ....................... 6-72
Index
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