Black plate (253,1)
CAUTION
ØDon't bend or discard the
stiffeners. You need to use them
again.
Ø If the metal stiffeners are
switched, the blade's wiping
efficiency could be reduced.
So don't use the driver's side metal
stiffeners on the passenger's side,
or vice versa.
Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber
so that the curve is the same as it
was in the old blade rubber.
4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are toward the
bottom of the wiper arm.
qReplacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, don't try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
1. Remove the cover and raise the wiper arm.
2. Firmly rotate the wiper blade to theright until it unlocks, then remove the
blade.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the rear
window let the wiper arm down
easily, don't let it slap down on the
rear window.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 ―― ―
2 FUEL PUMP 15 A Fuel pump
3 F.FOG 15 A Fog lights
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4 P/W 20 A Power windows
5 HORN 10 A Horn
6 EGI 10 A Engine control system
7 DSC-P 30 A DSC
8 DSC-V 20 A DSC
9 MAG 7.5 A Air conditioner
10 TAIL 15 A Taillights, Parking lights, License plate lights
11 STOP 10 A Brake lights
12 SWS 7.5 A Air bag
13 R.DEF 20 A Rear window defroster
14 HAZARD 10 A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights
15 D/L 20 A Power door locks
16 ENG BAR 15 A Air flow sensor, Engine control system
17 ENG INJ 15 A Engine control system
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Fuse block (Left side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 TCM ――
2 ILLUMI 7.5 A Dashboard illumination
3 CIGAR 15 A Accessory Socket
4 MIRROR 7.5 A Power control mirror
5 M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defroster
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6 S.WARM ――
7 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner
8 F.WIP 20 A Front window wiper and washer
9 R.WIP 10 A Rear window wiper and washer
10 STARTER ――
11 METER 2 ――
12 ENG 10 A Engine control system
13 METER 10 A Instrument cluster
14 SAS 10 A Air bag, DSC
15 AUDIO 3 ――
16 P/W 30 A Power windows
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CAUTION
ØDo not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts. This
may damage the protective
coating; also, cleaners and
detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
Ø To prevent damaging the antenna,
remove it before entering a car
wash facility or passing beneath a
low overhead clearance.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
the underside of the fenders, and make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
When using a high water pressure car
wash
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of car wash
machine. If the car washer nozzle is put
too close to the vehicle, the force of the
spray could damage or deform the
molding, affect the sealability of parts,
and allow water to penetrate the interior.
Keep a sufficient space (30 cm or more)
between the nozzle and the vehicle. In
addition, do not spend too much time
spraying the same area of the vehicle, and
be very careful when spraying between
gaps in doors and around windows.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives. Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
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Appearance Care
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To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
will be affected, it can be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.
CAUTION
Use only recommended cleaners and
procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
Piano black panel
The following parts are fitted with panels
that have been treated with a special
coating that resists scratching.
Center panel
When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a
soft cloth to wipe off dirt from the surface.
NOTE
Scratches or nicks on the panels resulting from
the use of a hard brush or cloth may not be
repairable.
qCleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Follow instructions. Don't bleach
or dye the webbing; this may weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry
the belt webbing and make sure there is
no remaining moisture before retracting
them.
WARNING
Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
replace damaged seat belts
immediately:
Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision, damaged
belts cannot provide adequate
protection.
qCleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them
with glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the container.
CAUTION
Ø Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the window glass. It could
damage the thermal filaments.
Ø When washing the inside of the
window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water,
gently wiping the thermal
filaments.
Use of glass cleaning products
could damage the thermal
filaments.
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features ”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change
Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based
on surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed Standard
(Illuminates under average levels of
darkness) Earlier/
Somewhat earlier/ Somewhat later/
Later
Two-step down
power window The two-step down power window function can
be changed
Activated Deactivated
Adjusts the window opening range 3 cm (1 in) 2―10 cm (0.8― 3.9 in)
Personalization Features
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D
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-53
DefrosterMirror ......................................... 5-59
Rear window .............................. 5-59
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-14
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Driving on uneven road .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-21 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-22
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-22
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-21
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-17Flooded engine ........................... 7-17
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-21
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-22
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-13
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-20
Oil .............................................. 8-12
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-11
E
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-15
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-47
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-60
Headlights .................................. 5-51
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-8
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-54
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-18
Gauge ......................................... 5-31
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-4
Fuses ................................................. 8-39
Panel description ........................ 8-42
Replacement ............................... 8-39
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-29
Glove Compartment .......................... 6-41
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-60
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Head Restraint .................................... 2-7
Index
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P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-45
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-7
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-9
Power Steering .................................. 5-15Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-15
Power Windows ................................ 3-15
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-21
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-4
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-59
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-58
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-58
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-25
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-24
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-16
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-40
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-13
Automatic locking ...................... 2-12
Belt minder ................................. 2-19
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Extender ..................................... 2-17
Pregnant women ......................... 2-11
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-15
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-19
S
SeatsFront seat ...................................... 2-2
Head restraint ............................... 2-7
Rear seat ....................................... 2-4
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-21
Service Publications .......................... 9-42
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-30
SRS Air Bags
Driver and front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-50
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-42
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-48
Monitoring and maintenance ..... 2-55
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-47
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions ...................... 2-36
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-41
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-24
Horn ........................................... 5-60
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-41 Center Console Tray ................... 6-41
Glove Compartment ................... 6-41
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-38
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-31
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-29
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-23
Tire Information ................................ 9-21
Index
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