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Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is
dangerous. The spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could
cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and
tire damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move the
shift lever from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
lCarry emergency gear, window
scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper
cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
lHave the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-21.
lInspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
lUse only cold-weather engine oil (page
8-19).
lInspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
lUse washer fluid made with
antifreeze ―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-27).
lDo not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
q Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi)
more than recommended on the tire
pressure label (driver's door frame), but
never more than the maximum cold-tire
pressure shown on the tires.
Your vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used all
year around. In some extreme climates
you may find it necessary to replace them
with snow tires during the winter months
to further improve traction on snow and
ice covered roads.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil 2.5-liter engine
With oil filter replacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt. 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt. 4.0 Imp qt)
3.7-liter engine With oil filter replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt. 4.6 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.7 L (5.0 US qt. 4.1 Imp qt)
Coolant 2.5-liter engine
9.4 L (9.9 US qt. 8.3 Imp qt)
3.7-liter engine 9.8 L (10 US qt. 8.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.5-liter engine
8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
3.7-liter engine 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 70.0 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Specification
Overall length Without license plate holder
4,920 mm (193.7 in)
With license plate holder 4,940 mm (194.5 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16-inch
1,595 mm (62.8 in)
17-inch 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
18-inch 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Rear tread 16-inch
1,595 mm (62.8 in)
17-inch 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
18-inch 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,790 mm (109.8 in)
qWeights
2.5-liter engine
Manual transaxle
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,969 kg (4,340 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,037 kg (2,286 lb)
Rear 935 kg (2,062 lb)
Specifications
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E
Engine CoolantOverheating ................................ 7-11
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-40
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-54
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-70
Headlights .................................. 5-60
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-64
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-44
Gauge ......................................... 5-41
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-46 Panel description ........................ 8-49
Replacement ............................... 8-46
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-38
Glove Box ....................................... 6-102
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-70
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-60
Flashing ...................................... 5-62
High-low beam .......................... 5-62
Leveling ..................................... 5-62
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-70
Hood Release .................................... 3-46
Horn .................................................. 5-69
I
Ignition Keys ........................................... 3-23
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-94
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-50
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-53
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-43 BSM OFF ................................... 5-58
Cruise ......................................... 5-57
DSC OFF .................................... 5-57
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-55
Security ...................................... 5-55
Shift position .............................. 5-56
TCS OFF .................................... 5-56
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-56
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-58
Information Display .......................... 6-96 Audio display ............................. 6-97
Climate control display .............. 6-97
Clock .......................................... 6-97
Information display functions .... 6-96
Trip computer ............................. 6-98
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