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Overheating
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle
loses power, or you hear a loud knocking
or pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.
WARNING
Switch the ignition to off and
make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan: Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system caps when the engine and
radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine: Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant reservoir level.
If it's low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
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Overheating
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within fiveseconds on the first try, switch the
ignition off, wait ten seconds and try
again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle).
5. Switch the ignition to START and hold it there ―for up to ten seconds. If the
engine starts, release the key and
accelerator immediately because the
engine will suddenly rev up.
6. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator ―for
up to ten seconds.
If the engine still does not start using the
above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
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Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the
ground. If excessive damage or other
conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
Wheel dollies
When towing with the rear wheels on the
ground, release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.
CAUTION
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed
equipment.
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Emergency Towing
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(ATF)
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qInspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.
CAUTION
Ø Always check the automatic
transaxle fluid level according to
the following procedure. If the
procedure is not done correctly,
the automatic transaxle fluid level
cannot be measured accurately
which could lead to automatic
transaxle damage.
Ø A low fluid level can cause
transaxle slippage. Overfilling can
cause foaming, loss of fluid, and
transaxle malfunction.
Ø It is recommended to use Mazda
Genuine automatic transaxle fluid
(page 10-4).
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage from the ATF hose or the housing.
3. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), start the engine and warm it up.
CAUTION
Do not shift the shift lever while the
engine is warming up. If the ATF level
is extremely low, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged. 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out
the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then
put it back.
5. Check the ATF level. If there is no ATF adhering 5 mm from the end of the
dipstick, add ATF.
CAUTION
If there is no ATF adhering to the
dipstick even after the engine has
been warmed up, do not drive the
vehicle. Otherwise, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged.
6. Shift the shift lever to each range and position, and make sure there is no
abnormality.
7. Drive the vehicle on city roads for 5 km (3.1 mile) or more.
8. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
9. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), check the ATF level while the
engine is idling, and make sure that the
ATF level is within the proper level. If
the ATF level is not within the proper
level, add ATF. The proper fluid level
is marked on the dipstick as follows.
Full
OK
Low
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8-25íSome models.
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Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low beam)Headlights (High beam)
High-mount brake light Fog lights
Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker
lights/Parking lights
Side turn signal lights
Some models.
License plate lights Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Overhead light (Rear)
Luggage compartment light
Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights
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Owner Maintenance
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NOTElTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton of the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of children.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights/Parking lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pressing it in slightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lightsí
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights, Rear turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the bolts counterclockwise and remove them.
3. Pull the upper part of the cover around
the clip outward to detach the clip.
Clip
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íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
16 FOG 15 A Fog lights
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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
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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
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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)
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íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 60 HB3 (HB3)
Low beam
Halogen 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
(Front side-marker lights) 27/8
―(#1157NA)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lightsíLED*1― (― )
High-mount brake light LED*1― (― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (32CP)
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side-marker lights) 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse light 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W ( ―)
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Luggage compartment light 8 ―
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights 5 W5W
Overhead light (Rear) 10 ―
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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