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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, including tire
chains, 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 8-20.
lInspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
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 8-24).
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.
lDo not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
lNever use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
lBraking performance can be adversely
affected if snow or ice adheres to the
brake equipment. If this situation
occurs, drive the vehicle slowly,
releasing the accelerator pedal and
lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
4-8
Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
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Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster. The rear window
defroster operates for about 15 minutes
and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.
To turn off the rear window defroster
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Indicator light
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for melting snow.
If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the defroster.
q Mirror Defrosterí
To turn on the mirror defrosters, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defroster switch (page 5-61).
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
5-61íSome models.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition is
switched off (with the ignition key
removed).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition is
switched off (with the ignition key
removed) with all doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched ON and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
lBattery saver
If any door is left opened, the light turns off
after about 30 minutes to save the battery.
The light turns on again when the ignition
is switched ON, or when any door is
opened after all doors have been closed.
lThe operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
16 FOG 15 A Fog lights
í
17 D.LOCK 20 A Power door lock
18 P.WIND 20 A Power window
19 AT PUMP ――
20 HEAD HI 20 A Headlight high beam
21
10 A Engine control system
22 STOP 10 A Brake lights
23 F.WARMER
FUEL PUMP 20 A Fuel pump
24 HAZARD 10 A Hazard warning flasher, Turn signal lights
25 ROOM 15 A Overhead lights
26 TAIL 15 A Taillights, Parking lights, License plate lights
27 A/C MAG 10 A Air conditioner
28 ABS V 20 A ABS, DSC
29 SUN ROOF 20 A Moonroof
í
30 H/CLEAN ――
31 HORN 15 A Horn
32 ―― ―
33 ILLUMI 7.5 A Illumination
34 ENG INJ 25 A Engine control system
35 ENG BAR 15 A Engine control system
36 ―― ―
37 M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defroster
í
38 DEFOG 25 A Rear window defroster
39 HEAD LO L 15 A Headlight low beam (LH)
40 HEAD LO R 15 A Headlight low beam (RH)
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8-51íSome models.
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Fuse block (Passenger's side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 P/W 30 A Power window
2 M.DEF ――
3 STARTER 10 A Engine control system
4 ENG3 20 A Engine control system
5 P/W ――
6 P.OUTLET 15 A Accessory sockets (Cargo compartment)
7 SHIFT/L 5 A ―
8 CIGAR 15 A Accessory sockets (Dashboard)
9 MIRROR 7.5 A Power control mirror
10 A/C 10 A Air conditioner
11 F.WIP 25 A Windshield wipers and washer
12 R.WIP 15 A Rear window wiper
13 ENG ――
14 METER 10 A Instrument cluster
15 SAS 10 A Air bag
16 S.WARM 15 A Seat warmer
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17 ABS/DSC ――
18 EHPAS 5 A Power assist steering
19 ENG2 15 A Engine control system
8-52
Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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C
Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-30
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-35
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-36
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-43
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-13
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-92
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-96
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-35
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-55
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-61
Rear window .............................. 5-61
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-9
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
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
D
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-24
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-21
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-22
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-20
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-55
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-62
Headlights .................................. 5-51
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-7
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-56
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Index
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L
Light BulbsReplacement ............................... 8-40
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-51
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-90
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ........................................ 6-90
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-32
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-61
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-32
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-33
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-22
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-33
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-32
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-90
Overheating ....................................... 7-14
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-53
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
P
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-11
Power Steering .................................. 5-18 Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-18
Power Windows ................................ 3-16
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-21
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-104
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-13
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-61
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-60
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-60
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-33
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-25
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-22
Automatic locking ...................... 2-21
Emergency locking .................... 2-20
Extender ..................................... 2-27
Pregnant women ........................ 2-20
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-24
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-18
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-29
Warning light ............................. 2-28
Index
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T
TowingDescription ................................. 7-22
Emergency towing ..................... 7-22
Hook .......................................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-25
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-33
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-55
U
Underseat Storage ........................... 6-100
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-89
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-36 ABS ............................................ 5-39
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-43
Brake system .............................. 5-38
Charging system ......................... 5-40
Check engine .............................. 5-41
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-43
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-40
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-42
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-41
Low fuel ..................................... 5-42
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-43
Malfunction ................................ 5-39
Seat belt ...................................... 5-43
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-44
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-24
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-16
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-60
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-57
Blades replacement .................... 8-26
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
Index
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