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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System
í............................................................ 3-3
Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-7
Liftgate .................................................................................... 3-10
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-15
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-18
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-19
Security System ........................................................................... 3-21 Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-21
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-24 Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-24
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-24
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck: Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap
may result in fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda
fuel-filler cap or an approved
equivalent, available at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel and emission
control systems. It may also cause
the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
qFuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid
release.
Remote fuel-
filler lid release
qFuel-Filler Cap
To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the inner side
of the fuel lid.
To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
Open
Close
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CAUTION
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may
not be properly installed. If the
warning light illuminates, park your
vehicle safely off the right-of-way,
remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has
been correctly installed, the fuel cap
warning light may continue to
illuminate until a number of driving
cycles have been completed. A drive
cycle consists of starting the engine
(after four or more hours with the
engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check
fuel cap warning light illuminated
could cause the check engine light to
illuminate as well.
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:A hood that is not closed and
securely locked is dangerous as it
could fly open while the vehicle is
moving and block the driver's vision
which could result in a serious
accident.
qOpening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening,
slide the hood latch lever, and lift the
hood.
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Doors and Locks
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-41
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light5-42
Seat Belt Warning Light5-42
Door-Ajar Warning Light5-42
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light5-42
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light5-43
Security Indicator Light5-45
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light5-45
O/D OFF Indicator Light5-45
Shift Position Indicator Light5-46
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 5-46
TCS/DSC Indicator Light5-46
DSC OFF Indicator Light5-46
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 5-47
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light5-47
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights5-47
Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
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qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler
cap may not be installed properly. Stop
the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-18.
qSeat Belt Warning Light
Driver's seat
Front passenger's seat
The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver or front passenger's seat is
occupied and the seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switched ON.
qDoor-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light illuminates when any
door or liftgate is not securely closed.
Close the door or liftgate securely before
driving the vehicle.
qLow Washer Fluid Level
Warning Lightí
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page
8-19).
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íSome models.
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
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Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types:Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor
braking; leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires: Using any other tire size than what is
specified for your Mazda (page 10-6)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for your
Mazda.
qTire Inflation Pressure
WARNING
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 10-6.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap: Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious
accident. Do not use any part for the
tire valve cap that is not a Mazda-
genuine part.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 3.7 L (3.9 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transaxle
5.1 L (5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 5.4 L (5.7 US qt, 4.8 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.91 L (3.07 US qt, 2.56 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 42.8 L (11.3 US gal, 9.41 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length With front license plate mount cover
3,965 mm (156.1 in)
Without front license plate mount
cover 3,955 mm (155.7 in)
Overall width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Overall height 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Front tread 1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Rear tread 1,466 mm (57.7 in)
Wheelbase 2,490 mm (98 in)
qWeights
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,480 kg (3,263 lbs) 1,502 kg (3,311 lbs)
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing) Front 774 kg (1,706 lbs) 799 kg (1,761 lbs)
Rear 706 kg (1,556 lbs) 703 kg (1,550 lbs)
q
Air Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
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DefrosterMirror ......................................... 5-58
Rear window .............................. 5-58
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-7
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 ....................................... 8-14
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-19
Oil .............................................. 8-13
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-12
E
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-15
Event Data Recorder ......................... 9-19
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-47
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-59
Headlights .................................. 5-50
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-9
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-53
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-18
Gauge ......................................... 5-31
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-39 Panel description ........................ 8-42
Replacement ............................... 8-39
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-29
Glove Compartment .......................... 6-51
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-59
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Index
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