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Seating and Safety Restraints82
Seating 82
Safety restraints 93
Airbags 108
Child restraints 124
Tires, Wheels and Loading141
Tire information 143
Tire inflation 145
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 159
Vehicle loading 164
Trailer towing 171
Recreational towing 176
Driving178
Starting 178
Brakes 184
Electronic stability control 187
Transmission operation 193
Roadside Emergencies207
Hazard flasher switch 207
Fuel pump shut-off switch 207
Fuses and relays 208
Changing tires 215
Wheel lug nut torque 226
Overheating 227
Jump starting 228
Wrecker towing 234
Customer Assistance236
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 246
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 246
Cleaning247
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WARNING:When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding
coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Do not remove the cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.
See Adding coolant in theMaintenance and Specifications section. If
you find no problems, the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious,
carefully add coolant as required.
Note: If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have
the cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged
unless repairs are made.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable
fuel container, see Running out of fuel in theMaintenance and
Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using a portable
fuel container and the included fuel filler funnel. Do notinsert the
nozzle of portable fuel containers or any type of aftermarket funnels into
the Easy Fuel™ no capfuel system as it can be damaged. You must use
the included funnel in such circumstances.
WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers
or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto
the ground instead of filling the tank, all of which could result in
serious personal injury.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
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Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation.1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other
moving parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight
and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
Note: In the illustrations, lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the disabled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery
and the fuel injection system. NOTE: Do notuse fuel lines, engine
rocker covers or the intake manifold as groundingpoints.
WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thebooster vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearn its idle conditions.
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Cleaning your vehicleengine compartment ..............248
instrument panel ....................250
interior .....................................251
Mazda car care products .......252
plastic parts ............................249
washing ....................................247
waxing .....................................247
wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................250
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............36
Clock ............................................19
Clutch fluid ..........................................289
operation while driving ..........198
recommended shift speeds ....199
Console ........................................52 overhead ....................................51
Controls power seat .................................86
Coolant checking and adding ..............271
refill capacities ................275, 293
specifications ..........................293
Cruise control .............................57
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................57
Customer
Assistance ..................236–237, 240
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................40
Dipstick automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................289
engine oil .................................265 Driving under special
conditions ..................197, 201, 204
sand .........................................203
snow and ice ...........................205
through water .................203, 206
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Electronic stability control ......187
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................228
running out of fuel .........228, 281
Emergency Flashers .................207
Emission control system ..........286
Engine ........................................295 cleaning ...................................248
coolant .....................................271
fail-safe cooling .......................276
idle speed control ...................269
lubrication specifications .......293
refill capacities ........................293
service points ..................261–262
starting after a collision .........207
Engine block heater .................182
Engine oil ..................................265 checking and adding ..............265
dipstick ....................................265
filter, specifications ................268
recommendations ...................268
refill capacities ........................293
specifications ..........................293
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................181
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Fail safe cooling ........................276
Fluid capacities .........................293
Foglamps .....................................39
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Four-Wheel Drive vehiclesdriving off road .......................200
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................193
Fuel ............................................277 calculating fuel economy .......283
cap ...........................................279
capacity ...................................293
choosing the right fuel ...........280
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................286
detergent in fuel .....................281
filler funnel .............................281
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................277, 279, 283
filter, specifications ................277
fuel pump shut-off switch .....207
improving fuel economy ........283
octane rating ...................281, 295
quality ......................................281
running out of fuel .........228, 281
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................277
Fuses ..................................208–209
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............279
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................283
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................207
Head restraints ...........................88
Headlamps ...................................39 aiming ........................................41
bulb specifications ....................44
daytime running lights .............40 flash to pass ..............................40
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................45
turning on and off ....................39
Heating manual heating and air
conditioning system .................36
Hood ..........................................260
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Ignition ...............................178, 295
Illuminated visor mirror .............51
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................128
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................288
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................250
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................40
location of components ............12
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......228
K
Keyless entry system autolock ...............................69–70
Keys .......................................67, 79 positions of the ignition .........178
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................44
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Roof rack .....................................64
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Safety defects, reporting ..........246
Safety restraints ............93, 97–101Belt-Minder ...........................103
extension assembly ................102
for adults ...........................98–100
for children .............................124
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................95
seat belt maintenance ............140
warning light and
chime ...............................102–103
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................132
Safety seats for children ..........128
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................296
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....19
Satellite Radio Information ........32
Scheduled Maintenance ...........253
Seat Belt Maintenance .............140
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints)..93, 97–101
Seats ............................................82 child safety seats ....................128
heated ........................................88
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................77
Servicing your vehicle ..............259
Setting the clock .........................19
Side-curtain airbags system
(if equipped) .............118, 120–121
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......295 Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................293
Speed control ..............................57
Starting your
vehicle ........................178–179, 181 jump starting ..........................228
Steering wheel tilting .........................................50
Stereo CD-MP3 .....................................19
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................50
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ....159
Tires ...................................143–144 alignment ................................152
care ..........................................148
changing ..........................218, 220
checking the pressure ............148
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................158
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................152
safety practices .......................151
sidewall information ...............154
snow tires and chains ............164
spare tire .........................216, 218
terminology .............................145
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................144, 148
Towing .......................................171 recreational towing .................176
trailer towing ..........................171
wrecker ....................................234
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