Black plate (413,1)
CAUTION
The cap cannot be completely
removed. Do not use excessive force
as it may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
Lug wrench
Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying down
the vehicle. Make sure that the
tiedown eyelet is securely tightened
to the bumper.
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:lKeep it securely mounted.lKeep the top clean and dry.lKeep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
lRinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
lIf the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
8-32
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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B
Bluetooth Hands-Free ..................... 6-116
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................. 6-120
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ...................................... 6-124
Hands-Free Setting ................... 6-130
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ..................... 6-137
Safety Certification .................. 6-137
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used .................................... 6-136
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-27
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-147
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-37
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-149
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 6-149
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Center Console ................................ 6-149
C
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-34
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-38
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-45
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-30
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ............................................... 6-142
Coin Box ......................................... 6-148
Courtesy Lights ............................... 6-140
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-146
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-41
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-63
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-69
Rear window .............................. 5-69
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-27
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-15
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Index
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I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-139
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-50
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-53
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-43
BSM OFF ................................... 5-57
Cruise ......................................... 5-57
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-56
Security ...................................... 5-55
Shift position .............................. 5-56
TCS OFF .................................... 5-57
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-56
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-58
Information Display ........................ 6-141
Ambient temperature display .... 6-142
Audio display ........................... 6-143
Climate control display ............ 6-143
Clock ........................................ 6-142
Information display functions ... 6-141
Trip computer ........................... 6-143
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-38
Interior Care ...................................... 8-57
Interior Lights ................................. 6-139
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-16
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-63
Liftgate .............................................. 3-30
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-37
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-60
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light .......... 6-140
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Map Lights ...................................... 6-140
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-69
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-58
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-59
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-47
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-39
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-58
Overhead Console ........................... 6-148
Overhead Lights .............................. 6-139
Overheating ....................................... 7-14
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-52
Index
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P
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-28
Power Liftgate ................................... 3-32
Power Outlet ................................... 6-152
Power Steering .................................. 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power Windows ................................ 3-37
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-150
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-30
Rear Entertainment System ............... 6-64
Before operation ......................... 6-76
Country code list ...................... 6-107
Language code list ................... 6-105
Sound output .............................. 6-82
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-69
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-68
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-68
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-59
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-19
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
Roll-over ............................................. 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-46
S
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-23
Automatic locking ...................... 2-22
Belt minder ................................. 2-32
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-27
Emergency locking .................... 2-21
Extender ..................................... 2-31
Pregnant women ........................ 2-21
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-25
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-19
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-32
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Seat warmer ................................ 2-17
Second-row seats ....................... 2-10
Third-row seat ............................ 2-15
Second-Row Seats ............................ 2-10
Security System
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-53
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-50
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-55
Service Publications .......................... 9-48
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-150
Side Extension Sunvisors ................ 6-138
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-39
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-58
Horn ........................................... 5-70
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S
Storage Compartments .................... 6-148
Armrest box ............................. 6-149
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-149
Cargo sub-compartment ........... 6-149
Center console .......................... 6-149
Coin box ................................... 6-148
Glove box ................................. 6-148
Overhead console ..................... 6-148
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-150
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-150
Sunshade ........................................... 3-49
Sunvisors ........................................ 6-138
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-40
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-35
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-55
Third-Row Seat ................................. 2-15
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-20
Tire Information ................................ 9-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27
System error activation .............. 5-31
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-29
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-31
Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-33
Replacement ............................... 8-34
Rotation ...................................... 8-34
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-24
T
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-19
Emergency towing ..................... 7-19
Recreational towing ................... 7-22
Trailer towing
(Except Mexico) ......................... 4-14
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-22
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-23
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-24
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-14
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-63
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-138
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
Index
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