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Seating and Safety Restraints 87
Seating 87
Safety restraints 99
Airbags 114
Child restraints 131
Tires, Wheels and Loading 149
Tire information 151
Tire inflation 154
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 167
Vehicle loading 172
Trailer towing 180
Recreational towing 184
Driving 186
Starting 186
Brakes 193
Electronic stability control 195
Transmission operation 203
Rear-view camera system 208
Roadside Emergencies 218
Hazard flasher control 218
Fuel pump shut-off switch 218
Fuses and relays 219
Changing tires 226
Wheel lug nut torque 236
Overheating 237
Jump starting 238
Wrecker towing 242
Customer Assistance 244
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 256
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 257
Cleaning 258
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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.
SeeAdding engine coolantin 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, seeRunning out of fuelin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter 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 cap” fuel 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 vehiclesdo 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
Note:In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
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1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the
positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the
assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable
to the negative (-) terminal of
the assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled
vehicle’s engine, away from the
battery and the carburetor/fuel
injection system.
Note:Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker
covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points.
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.
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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Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
Note:In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
1. Remove the jumper cable from
the ground metal surface.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
booster 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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recommendations ...................133
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................144
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............259
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
Mazda car care products
.......263
plastic parts
............................260
washing
....................................258
waxing
.....................................258
wheels
......................................259
wiper blades
............................261
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating)
............36
Clock
............................................19
Clutch
fluid
..........................................301
operation while driving
..........206
recommended shift speeds
....207
Console
........................................54
overhead
..............................53–54
Controls
power seat
.................................91
steering column
........................61
Coolant
checking and adding
..............282
refill capacities
................285, 309
specifications
..........................309
Cruise control
.............................59
Cruise control (see Speed
control)
........................................59
Customer Assistance
.......244, 248,
251D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................276
Driving under special
conditions ..................206, 211, 214
sand .........................................213
snow and ice ...........................215
through water .................213, 216
Dynamic Stability Control ........195
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................238
running out of fuel .........238, 294
Emergency Flashers .................218
Emission control system ..........298
Engine ........................................311
cleaning ...................................259
coolant .....................................282
fail-safe cooling .......................286
idle speed control ...................280
lubrication specifications .......309
refill capacities ........................309
service points ..................272–273
starting after a collision .........218
Engine block heater .................191
Engine oil ..................................276
checking and adding ..............276
dipstick ....................................276
filter, specifications ................279
recommendations ...................279
refill capacities ........................309
specifications ..........................309
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Jump-starting your vehicle ......238
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...............................76–77
Keys .......................................75, 85
positions of the ignition .........186
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
cargo lamps ...............................42
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps .....................44–46
replacing bulbs .........................47
LATCH anchors .........................139
Liftgate ..................................70, 81
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........194
Load limits .................................172
Loading instructions .................179
Locks
autolock ...............................76–77
childproof ..................................79
doors ..........................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........309
Lug nuts ....................................236
Luggage rack ...............................72
Lumbar support, seats ...............91
M
Manual transmission .................206fluid capacities ........................309
fluid, checking and adding ....304
lubricant specifications ..........309
reverse .....................................207
Mirrors ...................................57–58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
fold away ...................................58
heated ........................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................61
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Octane rating ....................292–293
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................276
Overdrive ...................................203
Overheating ...............................237
P
Parking brake ............................194
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................101
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................223
Power door locks ........................76
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power Seats .................................91
Power steering ..........................200
fluid, refill capacity ................309
fluid, specifications .................309
Power Windows ...........................56
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................201
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Radio ............................................19
Rear-view camera system .........208
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................133
Relays ........................................219
Remote entry system ...........79–80
illuminated entry ................82–83
locking/unlocking doors .....80–81
opening the trunk .....................81
panic alarm ...............................81
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............81
Roof rack .....................................72
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Safety Canopy ...........................124
Safety defects, reporting ..256–257
Safety restraints ..99, 103–106, 108
Belt-Minder...........................110
extension assembly ................110
for adults .........................104–106
for children .............................131
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................101
seat belt maintenance ............147
warning light and chime ........110
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................139
Safety seats for children ..........135
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................312
Satellite Radio .............................19Satellite Radio Information ........32
Scheduled Maintenance ...........264
Seat Belt Maintenance .............147
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ............99, 103–106, 108
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................135
heated ........................................93
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................83
Servicing your vehicle ..............270
Setting the clock .........................19
Side air curtain .........................127
Side-curtain airbags system
(if equipped) .....................125, 128
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............130
Spark plugs, specifications .......311
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................309
Speed control ..............................59
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......189
Starting your vehicle .......186–187,
189
jump starting ..........................238
Steering wheel
controls ......................................61
tilting .........................................52
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................19
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