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Mazda 8Q50-EA-01G GPS Receiver User Manual

1. Y Light Bulbs Light bulb Wattage Headlights 60 55 Front turn signal Parking lights 27 8 Rear turn signal lights 27 Brake lights Taillights 27 7 High mount brake lights 27 Reverse lights 18 License plate lights 5 Trunk light 5 Interior lights 10 Map light a Courtesy lights 5 V Tires Standard tire Item Tire size Inflation pressure kgf cm 2 psi or lb po 2 Type Front Rear 2 0 liter engine P205 60R15 90H 1 8 26 Z sliene P205 60R15 90H 2 2 32 P205 55R16 89H 2 0 29 Temporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure kPa psi T125 70D15 420 60 USES E T E E AERO E ROLEI 10 0739 10 6 SS Cas a Ra Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 4 mo ee Form No 8Q50 EA 01G gp Gp J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Index A Accessory Socket sssssesisssesenee 6 38 Add On Non Genuine Parts and ACCESSOr ES v ecsisssicsecesscsessseessestensteone 9 10 Air Bag Systems oo eee 2 25 Air Filter ni inaite saizeci iein 8 21 Antenna ces tu ie Ceea sata daca a 6 11 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 5 6 Warning light oo 5 7 Appearance Care occ eee 8 40 Audio System weenie 6 11 Audio Set woe eects 6 19 Operating tips for audio System oo eee 6 11 Safety certification 0 6 36 Automatic Transaxle Driving tips mmm BUI ss iesene tn detasat ata aa Overd
2. BAL Depending on the model this function may not be available 2 Turn the audio control knob to adjust the selected functions as follows Indication Turn Left Turn Right p H i 5 Decrease bass Increase bass wl TI Decrease Increase Pera mid range mid range TOL Decrease Increase INET treble treble conc Shift the Shift the sound sound IPL to the front to the rear RE Shift the Shift the y AL sound sound to the left to the right eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 6 21 I5 g iss a J94S book Page 22 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System V Clock Display Clock button Hour set button Minute set button 2DISCA Setting the time Exact hour adjustment The clock can be set at any time when the 1 To set the exact hour press the clock ignition switch is in the ACC or ON button CLOCK for about 2 seconds position until a beep is heard 1 To adjust the time press the clock The clock s current time will flash button CLOCK for about 2 seconds 2 Press the clock button CLOCK again until a beep is heard and the time will be adjusted as The clock s current time will flash follows Example 2 To advance the hours press the hour set button H To advance the minutes press the minute set button M while the time is flashing
3. Y Schedule 2 I Inspect and repair clean adjust or replace if necessary Oil permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air blow method R Replace L Lubricate Maintenaice Number of months or kilometers miles whichever comes first ae Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 x1000 Km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 Maintenance re Item x1000 Miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Engine valve clearance I Drive belts tension I I ee 2 Inspect at 96 000km 60 000miles Engine timing belt Replace every 168 000km 105 000miles Engi il Puerto Rico Replace every 5 000km 3 000miles or 3 months ngine oi P others R IR R IR R RIR R R IR R R Engine oil filter RIR IR IR IRI IRIR RI IR IRI IR R Cooling system I I Enei iant Replace at first 168 000km 105 000miles or 60 months meine COO after that every 48 000km 30 000miles or 24 months Engine coolant level III ILI ry ry ry ry ry ry ryt Idle speed I I Air filter 1 R 1 R Fuel lines and hoses I I Hoses and tubes for emission I 2 0 liter engine R R non PLATINUM tipped type Spark pings 2 5 liter engine PLATINUM tipped type Replace every 96 000km 60 000miles Function of all lights IJI JI JIJIJIJIJIJIJIJIJI Brake lines hoses and connections I I Brake and clutch fluid level I I I IJIJIJIJI IJIJIJI Disc brakes I I I Drum brakes I I Tire inflation pressure
4. FUSE PROTECTED DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT 13 ABS 20A Antilock brake system 14 15 16 H L L 15A Headlight Left Headlight 17 H L R 15A Right 18 ABS 20A Antilock brake system 8 38 I5 4 J a Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e d J94S book Page 39 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance i Fuse panel Driver s side 68 80 66860 06660 060008 00068 FUSE PROTECTED FUSE PROTECTED DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT 1 AUDIO 15A Audio system Audio system Interior lights 15 RADIO 15A Socket Outside 2 ROOM 15A Trunk light mirror 3 S ROOF 15A Sunroof 16 ENGINE 10A Engine control Gauges Reverse system 4 METER 10A lights Taillights 5 D LOCK 30A Power door lock ib TEUN PN ring e aie TIER ights Parking 6 HAZARD 15A an ae lights Dashboard Air bag system illumination 7 A B amp ABS 10A Antilock brake Brake lights system 18 STOP 15A Horn Cruise 8 control 9 A C 10A Air conditioner E i AI 10 19 CIGAR 15A Fas Oe 11 TURN 10A Turn signals i atei Windshield 20 PSR 12 WIPER 20A wipers and 71 washer 22 P SEAT 30A Power seat a EINE 30A Power windows 23 M DEF 15A Mirror defroster 24 PPOINT 15A Power point o Form No 8Q50 EA 01G
5. I5 g 4 J94S book Page 31 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM IN T E Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps Y Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position a beep will sound when any door is opened Y Lights On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch a beep will sound when any door is opened 5 31 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G g 4A abs J94S book Page 32 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls IN T E Ligh ting Ci Y Lights On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch a beep will sound when any door is opened Y Headlight High Low Beam 2 Push the lever forward for high beams A x ae Pull it back for low High beams V Headlights To turn on the lights turn the knob on the end of the control lever Low beams Lever Position OFF z002 2020 Headlights Off Off On erp V Flashing the Headlights License lights On on On Side marker lights To flash the headlights pull the lever fully toward you The headlight switch need NOTE not be on and the lever will return to the normal position when released e If the light switch is left on the lights will automatically switch off 30 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position or removing the
6. Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ASA abs iS J94S book Page 20 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System V Power Volume Sound Controls Display CD MD TAPE CLOCK 20iScA Power Volume knob Audio control knob Power ON OFF Volume adjustment Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or To adjust the volume turn the power ON position volume knob Press the power volume knob to turn the Turn the power volume knob to the right audio system on to increase volume to the left to decrease Press the power volume knob again to it turn the audio system off NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the audio system on for a long period when the engine is not running 6 20 a a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G INS 4 e S i J94S book Page 21 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Audio sound adjustment NOTE 1 Press the audio control knob to select bass mid range treble fade or balance About 5 seconds after selecting any control The selected function will be mode the volume function will be indicated automatically selected To reset bass mid range treble fade and balance eS a a press the audio control knob for 2 BASS K seconds The unit will beep and CL p st AUDIO CONT Vx will be displayed
7. e g gA abs WV IS AN git ai Zs J94S book Page 35 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls One touch wipers 5 Rear Window Defroster For a single wiping cycle push the lever up to MIST The rear defroster clears frost fog and thin ice from the rear window The ignition switch must be in the ON position Push the switch to turn on the rear window defroster the indicator light will come on Push the switch again to turn it off Y Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid In the OFF or INT position the wipers will be activated until the lever is released A CAUTION Don t 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 If the washer doesn t work inspect the fluid level page 8 20 If it s OK consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window brush it off before using the defroster 5 35 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss Ky d V J94S book Page 36 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls AN S Horn To sound the horn press around the bo mark of the steering wheel 5 36 eo
8. 4 Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut W Service If you have a problem with the keyless entry system consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer If your transmitter is lost or stolen bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative Z CAUTION e Changes or modifications could void your right to operate the keyless entry system e Damage to your keyless entry system will affect the vehicle warranty coverage eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Da Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the power windows to operate A WARNING Closing Power Windows Closing power windows are dangerous A person s hands head or even neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury or even death This warning applies especially to children Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window Z CAUTION To prevent burning out the fuse and damaging the power window system don t open or close more than two windows at once d gp Gp J94S book Page 8 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Y Operating the Driver s Side Power Window To open the window push down the switch To close the window pull up the switch Close Left front window Aut
9. Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it I Depress the hazard warning switch and all four turn signals will flash at once NOTE e The turn signals don t work when the hazard warning lights are on e Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed They may forbid it a P AS s l Sp Gp J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort including air conditioning and audio system Climate Control System 0000 00 00 ceccccceseseeeeceeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 6 2 Operating TIPS cestor cas cotlet ea ri le cea dai i 2 Vent Operation Bets aro Oana SE 3 Manual T peseiro E aaa aaa dt 6 Audio System voor neea tea aa dat col doilea ata PMCS TNA A Detectia le da ci cae Da co dadu ti da Operating Tips for Audio System os Audio Set rss cate caen iata caca oa o al cad cance cau 0 Sa Safety Certificato Mcse e E E ra E iE Interior Equipment e nenea eneeneeneneeneenenaen aaa ene enma Interior Lights x ACCESSORIES e a a tt aaa Storage Compartments SUMVISOLS heraa aE a dna a a n sa cad cai ps a Bik
10. Odometer and Trip Meter 5 20 Outside Mirrors wo en 3 21 Overhead light 6 37 Overheating 7 10 Overloading 4 11 P Paint Damage oo cece eee 8 40 Parking Brake oo eee 5 5 Parking in an Emergency ssec 7 2 Power Door Locks uo eee 3 4 Power Steering wo 5 12 BGG ic dai ae a ee on ca do ee 8 17 Power Windows occas 3 7 Push Starting oo eee 7 14 bs g is gp Gp J94S book Page 5 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo R Rear Door Child Safety Lock 3 5 Rear SEat seroit seisean a aaa dna 2 6 Rear Window Defroster 000 5 35 Rear Armrest BOX nenea 6 43 Rearview Mirror nenea 3 22 Recreational Towing 1 16 Rocking the Vehicle ce 4 8 S Safety Defects Reporting 9 14 Seat Belt System 3 point type veces Automatic locking Emergency locking Extender occ Pregnant WOMEN ceeace Rear center lap shoulder 2 14 Seat belt precautions 2 9 Warning light beep oe 2 17 Seats Front seat o cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 2 Rear Seat wo cece nenea 2 6 Security System Immobilizer system 0 000 3 17 Theft deterrent system 3 19 Service Publications 19 15 Spare Tire and Tool Storage 7 3 Specifications oo 10 4 Speedometer 0 cece 5 20 SRS Air Bags Air bag system description 2 29 Supplemental restraint systems precautions oo eee 2
11. 8 39 I5 g iss NY aS mi J94S book Page 40 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Appearance Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application Environmental hazards however can harm the paint s protective properties if proper care is not taken Here are some examples of possible damage with tips on how to prevent them Y Etching Caused by Acid Rain or Industrial Fallout Occurrence Industrial pollutants and vehicle emissions drift into the air and mix with rain or dew to form acids These acids can settle on a vehicle s finish As the water evaporates the acid becomes concentrated and can damage the finish And the longer the acid remains on the surface the greater the chance is for damage Prevention It is necessary to wash and wax your vehicle to preserve its finish according to the instructions in this section These steps should be taken immediately after you suspect that acid rain has settled on your vehicle s finish 8 40 eo V Damage Caused by Bird Dropping Insects or Tree Sap Occurrence Bird droppings contain acids If these aren t removed they can eat away the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork When insects stick to the paint surface and decompose corrosive compounds form Thes
12. J94S book Page 23 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps Z Warning Indicator Lights Warning Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning Indicator Lights Page O Brake System Warning Light 5 25 BRAKE A Seat Belt Warning Light 5 25 E Charging System Warning Light 5 26 ane Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5 26 TCS TCS Warning Light 5 27 N Low Fuel Warning Light 5 27 ont bia Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5 27 5 23 P i lt i Form No 8Q50 EA 01G P ZI5 J94S book Page 24 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps Signal Warning Indicator Lights Page E Check Engine Light 5 27 CHECK Aah Door Ajar Warning Light 5 28 ABS Warning Light 5 28 5 H Air Bag System Warning Light 5 28 lt gt Immobilizer System Warning Security Indicator Light 5 29 ZD Headlight High Beam Indicator Light 5 29 Lett Rear Window Defroster Indicator Light 5 29 0 D O D OFF Indicator Light 5 30 OFF CRUISE Cruise Set Indicator Light 5 30 TCS TCS OFF Indicator Light 5 30 OFF 5 24 eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G A A iss gp Gp J94S book Page 25 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps Y B
13. Release catch 6 40 eo ae Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 4 Make sure the plug cord is running through the cap slot reinstall the cap and turn it clockwise about 45 to the opened position Y Cup Holders A WARNING Using the Cup Holder Using the cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous If the contents spill you could be scalded Never use the cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving Cas a Z J94S book Page 41 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment y A E E Front cup holder Storage Compartments The front cup holders are on the center console AA WARNING To use lift the covers To open the rear cover open the front first then open the rear 0 en Storage Box Driving with a storage box open is dangerous To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop keep the storage boxes closed oN O gt when driving A CAUTION In hot weather don t leave combustible materials or objects which will deform in extreme heat such as lighters and glasses in the vehicle Rear cup holder The rear cup holders are on the rear center V Eyeglass Holder armrest j aS Css With sunroof To open push the release catch Form No 8Q50 EA 01G J94S book Page 42 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment
14. WV Heating 1 Set the mode selector switch to the lt 4 position 2 Set the temperature control dial to the hot position 3 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed 6 8 NOTE e If the windshield fogs up easily set the mode selector switch to the 4 position e If cooler air is desired at face level set the mode selector switch at the si position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort e The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position e Inthe 4 position the outside air is automatically selected Y Cooling With Air Conditioner i si MAX AICS AIC 1 Set the mode selector switch to the 4 position 2 Set the temperature control dial to the desired position 3 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed 4 Turn on the air conditioner I5 4 i a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G P i J94S book Page 9 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System ZA 5 Adjust the fan control dial and Y Ventilation temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort Z CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic closely monitor the temperature gauge
15. 3 Use the support rod to hold the hood open Support rod Before closing the hood secure the rod in its clip Y Closing the Hood 1 Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items e g tools oil containers etc have been removed 2 Close the hood so that it locks securely 3 10 Trunk Lid A WARNING Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous This gas contains CO carbon monoxide which is colorless odorless and highly poisonous If inhaled it can cause loss of consciousness and death Because exhaust gas can get into the cabin through an open trunk keep the trunk closed when driving Y Key Operated Trunk To open the trunk lid insert the primary key into the slot and turn it clockwise The secondary key will not operate this lock page 3 2 To close use both hands to push the lid down until the lock snaps shut Don t slam it Then pull up on it to make sure it s secure aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ZVA d gt J94S book Page 11 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Y Remote Trunk Lid Release To cancel the security feature insert the primary key into the lock turn the key clockwise to open the trunk and push the right side of the trunk lock switch gp Gp To release the trunk lid from inside the vehicle push the button Y
16. d Y g 4 P J Q d J94S book Page 32 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance V Replacing a Bulb Front Front turn signal lights Parking lights Y Replacing a Bulb Interior To replace the map light bulbs contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer Interior light Courtesy lights o A Lu 8 32 e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G f e YA Cas 4 P a J94S book Page 33 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Replacing a Bulb Rear Rear bulb access To replace the turn signal light brake light taillight or reverse light bulb pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers and trunk end trim aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8 33 d ZVA 3 I J94S book Page 34 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Rear turn signal lights Trunk light CG3 License plate lights Brake lights Taillights Reverse lights EEN e YA Cas aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G LW iis NZ hss J94S book Page 35 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Fuses Your vehicle s electrical system is protected by fuses If any lights accessories or controls don t work inspect the appropriate circuit protector If a fuse has blown the inside element will b
17. ole xi SA MAX AIC o o AC a page 5 21 The air conditioner may cause engine overheating If the gauge indicates overheating turn the air conditioner off 1 Set the mode selector switch to the position NOTE 2 Set the air intake selector switch to the outside air position indicator light off e When maximum cooling is desired set the temperature control dial to 3 Set the temperature control dial to the the extreme cold position and set desired position the air intake selector switch to the recirculated air position then set the 4 Set the fan control dial to the desired fan control dial to the position 4 speed e If warmer air is desired at floor V Windshield Defrosting and level set the mode selector switch Defogging atthe position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort e The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position 6 9 d ah Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Cas SY a J94S book Page 10 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System 1 Set the mode selector switch to the w position 2 Set the temperature control dial to the desired position 3 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed WARNING Fo Windshield Using the Sy position with
18. 4 P a Without sunroof To open unlatch the release catch V Storage Pocket To open push the release catch down and pull the lid downward Se 6 42 eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G V Center Pocket To open push the release catch down and WY Release catch pull the lid downward V Glove Box To open the glove box pull the latch toward you The door has a lock insert the primary key and turn it clockwise to lock counterclockwise to unlock Unlock ZVA J94S book Page 43 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 4 P a V Center Console Rear Armrest Box To open pull the lower release catch To open pull the release catch li LD SI a s TS Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid To open it pull the upper release catch L bss SS SS Ry 5 eG 6 43 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G YA LW iis NZ hss J94S book Page 44 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment F Type B Sunvisors To use the vanity mirror lower the sunvisor and pull the mirror cover up The vanity mirror light will come on when you pull the cover up Sunvisor Vanity mirror Cover oS When you need a sunvisor lower it for use in front or swing it to the side Messrs SEORSA Vanity mirror light Vanity mirror light EIN Y Vanity M
19. A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone Connect the cable to a point away from the battery Connecting Jumper Cable to a Moving Part Connecting a jumper cable near or to a moving part is dangerous The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury Never connect a jumper cable to or near any part that moves 4 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes Then start the engine of the other vehicle 5 When finished carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in Step 3 7 13 d Y g 4 J94S book Page 14 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting IN T E Push Starting A WARNING Towing a Vehicle to Start It Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts causing the two vehicles to collide The occupants could be injured Never tow a vehicle to start it You can t start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it Z CAUTION You shouldn t push start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle It can damage the emission control system 7 14 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss Ky d A E i p D J94S book Page 15 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Towing Description We recommend that towing be done only by an Aut
20. p D A E E Bigi Coolant If it s at or near L add enough coolant to ngine Coolan the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the Y Inspecting Coolant Level level to F A WARNING Hot Engine A hot engine is dangerous If the Z CAUTION Radiator coolant will damage paint Rinse it off quickly engine has been running parts of the engine compartment can become very Do not overfill hot You could be burned Don t If new coolant is required frequently inspect the coolant system or add consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer coolant when the engine is hot Y Changing Coolant Inspect the antifreeze protection and Change coolant according to Scheduled coolant level in the coolant reservoir at Maintenance page 8 3 least once a year at the beginning of the winter season and before traveling CAUTION where temperatures may drop below A CAUTION freezing Use only soft demineralized water Ai in the coolant mixture Water that Inspect the condition and connections of contains minerals will cut down on all cooling system and heater hoses the coolant s effectiveness Replace any that are swollen or deteriorated Don t add only water Always add a proper coolant mixture The coolant should be at full in the The engine has aluminum parts and radiator and between the F and L marks must be protected by an ethylene on the coolant reservoir when
21. the more so with a supplemental restraint system air bags A rear facing child restraint system should NEVER be used in the front seat because it would be too close to the air bag The front passenger s seat is also the least preferred seat for other child restraint systems 2 18 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G d Y i g Jl a J94S book Page 19 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint A WARNING Proper Size of Child Restraint System For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on age and size If not the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident Follow the Manufacturer s Instructions and Always Keep the Child Restraint System Buckled Down An unsecured child restraint system is dangerous In a sudden stop or a collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants Make sure the child restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions When not in use remove it from the vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt Holding a Child While the Vehicle is Moving Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous No matter how strong the person may be he or she cannot hold onto a child in a sudden stop or collision and it
22. through the hole in the key Mazda cannot guarantee the system s operation if the system has been modified or if any add on equipment has been installed to it Z CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle do not modify the system or install any add on equipment to it sa b aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G WV IS AN NZ N J94S book Page 19 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Theft Deterrent System The optional theft deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all the doors hood and trunk lid are locked If forcible entry is attempted the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights and headlights NOTE The theft deterrent system has been designed to operate mainly with the keyless entry system transmitter The system won t function unless it s properly armed So when you leave the vehicle lock all the doors close all the windows take your key your transmitter and make sure the security indicator light is flashing Y Operation What turns it on e Forcing open a door the hood or the trunk lid e Opening the hood or the trunk lid by operating the hood release lever or remote trunk lid release button e Opening a door after unlocking the doors with the key or an inside door lock button NOTE The alarm will activate about 15 seconds after a door has been opened The indicator light flashes rapi
23. 25 mph and press the RESUME ACCEL button NOTE With an automatic transaxle vehicle the gear is automatically selected when going uphill 5 15 d Y g 4 LW iis NZ hss J94S book Page 16 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Y To Cancel To turn off the system use one of these methods e Push the OFF end of the CRUISE MAIN switch e Slightly depress the brake pedal e Manual transaxle Depress the clutch pedal The system is off when the ignition is off NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km h 9 mph below the preset speed or below 40 km h 25 mph 5 16 eo e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Traction Control System UKON The Traction Control System TCS enhances traction and safety by regulating engine torque When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage it lowers engine torque to prevent loss of traction This means that on a slick surface the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to the drive wheels without causing them to spin and lose traction Z WARNING TCS and Unsafe Driving The traction control system TCS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed tailgating following another vehicle too closely and hydroplaning reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface You can st
24. Customer Assistance U S A Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business We are here to serve you All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel we recommend that you take the following steps Y STEP 1 Contact Your Mazda Dealer Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer This is the quickest and best way to address the issue If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS SALES SERVICE or PARTS MANAGER then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER Y STEP 2 Call the Mazda National Customer Assistance Center 800 If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership management call Mazda North American Operations Customer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 222 5500 IN T E In order to serve you efficiently and effectively please help us by providing the following information 1 Your name address and telephone number 2 Year and model of vehicle 3 Vehicle Identification Number 17 digits noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver s side corner of the dash 4 Purchase date and current mileage 5 Your dealer s name and location 6 Your question s If you would like to w
25. Either front door can be locked or unlocked with a key Turn the key toward the front to unlock toward the back to lock Y Locking Unlocking with Door Lock Button To lock any door from the inside push its door lock button To unlock pull it out Form No 8Q50 EA 01G To lock any door with the door lock button from the outside push its door lock button and close the door NOTE When locking the doors this way be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle Y Power Door Locks Locking unlocking with door lock switch All doors lock automatically when DOOR LOCK is pushed They all unlock when the unmarked part of the door lock switch is pushed WV IS AN N J94S book Page 5 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Rear Door Child Safety Lock Keyless Entry System This lock is intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the This system locks and unlocks the doors rear doors Use it whenever a child rides and opens the trunk in the vehicle Press the button slowly and accurately If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before closing that door the A CAUTION door cannot be opened from the inside To avoid damage to the transmitter do The door can be opened only by lifting the not outside handle i e Dropit e Get it wet e Disassemble it e Expose it to heat or sunlight
26. Simultaneously pressing the power volume knob and the load button LOAD for about 2 seconds will turn this beeping sound ON or OFF 6 32 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Random button Repeat button Normal insertion 1 Press the load button LOAD 2 When In is displayed insert the CD Inserting CDs into desired tray number 1 Press and hold the load button LOAD for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard 2 Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number within 5 seconds after the beep is heard 3 When In is displayed insert the CD NOTE The CD can not be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is already occupied e I5 g 4 J94S book Page 33 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM P Gp Multiple insertion 1 Press and hold the load button LOAD for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard 2 When In is displayed insert the CD 3 When In is displayed again insert the next CD NOTE The first inserted CD will be played automatically when e No CD is inserted within 15 seconds after In is displayed e The CD trays are full Ejecting the CD Normal ejection 1 Press the CD eject button 4 The disc number and OUT will be displayed 2 Pull out the CD NOTE When the CD is ejected during play the next CD will be played automatically Ejec
27. Starting the Engine a ee A RIAA n5 3 Brake System 0 cee we 5 4 8 9 Manual Transaxle Operation Automatic Transaxle Controls cccceecceseeseesceteeeeeeeseeeeeseeenees 5 Power Steering Cruise Control Traction Control System TCS cee eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeneeaes 5 16 Instrument Cluster and Indicators 00 0 0 ces 5 19 Meters and Gauges inaintea a daca cae ca oaia 5 19 Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps ccc eee 5 23 Warning Indicator Lights cee eee neeneenenaneaa en enma ae 5 23 BEEPS pia ten ana eat sal Dc aaa aaa cal aaa ae ie io 5 31 Switches and Controls Lighting Control wo eee Turn and Lane Change Signals Daytime Running Lights nenea nene nenea Windshield Wipers and Washer Rear Window Defroster 0 0 cece eee naeneenenaneaa en enenaeneaa md a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G d gt J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving P Gp DA 5 Automatic transaxle Ignition Switch When turning the ignition switch to the Y Ignition Switch Positions LOCK position keep the shift lever in P ON Parr N ONM ACCU CON AI Shift lever LOCK 0 engaged in P park A WARNING emoving the Key It s dangerous to remove the key from Manual transaxle the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock You will lose steering control and
28. and C represent the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law 9 12 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss S d J94S book Page 13 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM y AN 5 E Customer Information Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS A WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires over the next several years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicle may vary with respect to grade ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND TO ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE SAF
29. and a small bag of sand or salt Ask a Mazda dealer to perform the following precautions e Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator e Inspect the battery and its cables Cold reduces battery capacity e Use only cold weather engine oil page 8 10 e Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections e Use washer fluid made with antifreeze but don t use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid page 8 20 e Don t use the parking brake if it might freeze Instead shift to P with an automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual transaxle Block the rear wheels Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Y Snow Tires A WARNING Mixing Tire Types Using tires different in size or type is dangerous Your vehicle s handling could be greatly affected and result in an accident Use only the same size and type tires snow radial or non radial on all four wheels Z CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires Your vehicle is originally equipped with all season radials designed to be used all year around In some extreme climates you may find it necessary to replace them with snow tires during the winter months to further improve traction on snow and ice covered roads Use snow tires on all four wheels Don t go faster than 120 km h 75 mph Inflate snow tires 28 kPa 0 3 kgf cm 2 4 psi more than recommended o
30. belt before folding the rear left seatback Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt buckle and seatback NOTE The seatback locks are part of the trunk security system page 3 11 zp a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 p D AY QT h J94S book Page 8 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats V Armrest The armrest can be used or placed upright A Form No 8Q50 EA 01G o ZVA d gt W All Zils NZ Is J94S book Page 9 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap shoulder belts out of the way when not in use The driver s seat belt has no provisions for child restraint systems and has only an emergency locking mode The driver may wear it comfortably and it will lock during a collision However the front passenger s seat and rear lap shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes emergency locking mode and for child restraint systems automatic locking mode A WARNING Not Wearing Seat Belts Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous During a collision occup
31. drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it Hazard warning flasher switch LL Niu Depress the hazard warning switch and all four turn signals will flash at once NOTE e The turn signals don t work when the hazard warning lights are on e Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed They may forbid it 7 2 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss Ky d Sp Gp J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E o In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram Spare tire Tool bag eo 7 3 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a P AS s l AN p D J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire V Jack To remove the jack Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise Wing bolt To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse Y Spare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire It s lighter and smaller than a conventional tire and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods Temporary spares should NEVER be used for long drives or extended periods A WARNING Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire on Ice or Snow Driving with
32. most vehicles don t have such handles 3 12 Z WARNING Open Trunk Lid and Children Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure Close the trunk lid lock the rear seatbacks and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle Unattended Children and Pets Leaving children or animals unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous Babies left sleeping and kids who lock themselves in cars or trunks can die very quickly from heat prostration Don t leave your children or pets alone in a car at any time Don t leave the car the rear folding seats or the trunk unlocked Always keep the car from being a tempting place to play by locking rear seats doors and the trunk and keeping the keys where children won t play with them Form No 8Q50 EA 01G JA WZ d AN 5 E D J94S book Page 13 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Y Opening the Trunk Lid from the Inside Pull the illuminated T shaped handle The handle is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks A CAUTION Always keep the handle firmly attached
33. other obstacles When a vehicle passes through such an area the reception conditions may change suddenly resulting in annoying noise Ionosphere FM wave AM wave QA mme D N pa aas 100 200 km 60 120 miles Atmospheric conditions can also affect FM reception High humidity will cause Weak signal noise poor reception However cloudy days In suburban areas broadcast signals may provide better reception than clear become weak because of distance from days the transmitter Reception in such fringe Multipath noise areas is characterized by sound breakup Since FM signals can be reflected by obstructions it is possible to receive both the direct signal and the reflected signal at the same time This causes a slight delay woot Te DPI a re in reception and may be heard as a broken Sai sound or a distortion This problem may also be encountered when in close proximity to the transmitter Reflected wave Direct b ih Form No 8Q50 EA 01G bs 4 SY a J94S book Page 13 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower The broadcast signals are extremely strong so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver a N When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong stations broadcasting at similar frequencies the original station may be temporarily lost and the second station picked up At th
34. will be displayed Press the repeat button RPT once again to cancel repeat play Random play This feature allows the MD player to randomly select the order of the songs Press the random button RDM during play The next selection will be randomly selected RDM will be displayed Press the random button RDM once again to cancel random play Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Interior Comfort Audio System Changing the MD display To change the MD display during MD play press and hold the display button DISP for about half a second to advance through each of the following displays Song title Disc title No display NOTE If there is no song or disc title recorded on the MD NO TITLE will be displayed Long disc or song titles When disc or song titles exceed 10 letters or numerals press the display button DISP to display the remaining part of the title d J94S book Page 30 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Y Operating the Compact Disc CD Player CD slot Disc in indicator CD play button Display Fast forward button CD eject button Track up Scan button button Track down button 1piscv 2oiscA Reverse button Inserting the CD Repeat Insert the CD into the slot label side up T
35. 01G Z 3 2001 1 04 PM ey J94S book Page 36 Saturday June 23 CW YA Cas Sp Gp J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls opening closing and adjustment of various parts Doors and Locks n 3 2 CO DIR REES S i Diete ob 100 S IN RE E EA E E DR RR RR 3 3 Keyless Entry System sc cscsscssscssssssscsssscsssacssonssecsscesesnens 3 5 a Power Windows iii secte cei ca c beac ic ea ada casa d audit a cd 3 7 HOOd scie E a at ein A ek 3 9 Trunk Lid 3 10 Trunk Release Handle 3 12 Fuel Filler Lid and Cap lt 3 14 SUNTOOR aan ar E E N EE ATT ER ERE 3 15 Security System soeren a aaa aieas 3 17 TmmObiliZer Syste eeens a 3 17 Theft Deterrent System se sssssssssessssssrssssersseserssesensseninesenrstses 3 19 Steering Wheel and Mirrors 00 00 0000 en enma 3 21 Steering Wheel ts Mitton 222 iaca tea ca ui aaa aia oa tatea e dac coat b a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 SY a J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks K Your Mazda has two kinds of keys primary and secondary Without immobilizer system A WARNING Keys and Children Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed They could play with power windows or other controls or even make the v
36. 12 01 12 29 412 00 12 30 12 59 1 00 NOTE 3 Press the clock button CLOCK again to start the clock If the power supply to the unit is interrupted if the fuse blows or the vehicle s battery is disconnected the clock will need to be reset b j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 J94S book Page 23 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System y AN 5 E Changing the display mode The display on the unit can be changed by pressing the clock button CLOCK This alternates the display between time and audio When the clock mode has been selected the time will be displayed NOTE If audio operation is selected while the time mode is on the selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds then the display will revert to the time mode Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a J94S book Page 24 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Y Operating the Radio Band selector buttons Display MD TAPE E CLOCK Seek tuning Higher Scan button frequency Lower Auto memory frequency button 2DISCA Channel preset buttons Manual tuning knob Radio ON Tuning Press a band selector button AM or The radio has the following tuning FM1 2 to turn the radio on methods Manual Seek Scan Preset channel and Auto memo
37. 25 Warning light oe 2 34 Starting the Engine we 5 3 Steering Wheel uo eee 3 21 POMA eeen a toss conser ae 5 36 e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G S Storage Compartments 0 0 0 6 41 Storage Pocket wo cece 6 42 SUNTOOL seisein pinaip 3 15 Sunshade ee seca cneaz ana 3 16 SUNVISOTS sac ni cani dat dep se ian 6 44 T Tachometer e aeeeptatie 5 21 Temporary Spare Tire oe 8 28 Theft Deterrent System 0 ce 3 19 Tiedown HOOK ie Gk oala anu p 7 16 Tires Flat TE aeons a 7 3 Inflation pressure ee 8 26 Replacement oo eee 8 27 Rotation men ae ne nenea 8 27 Snow tires Leese en 4 9 Spare tire and tool storage 7 3 Specifications c 10 6 Tire Chains wo 4 10 Uniform tire quality grading system UTQGS oo eects 9 12 OOM ees tect curate e alianta dota e ot ad aaa 7 3 Towing Description cec cece 7 15 Emergency towing ineaca 7 15 Recreational towing 0 0 0 7 16 Trailer towing eccere 4 11 Traction Control System TCS 5 16 Indicator light Switch ww Warning light Se Trailer Towing eee eee Trip Me tetera orcs theta okt Aas oe Trunk Lid wee nenea Trunk Light men Iss g d J94S book Page 6 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM gp Gp Index T Trunk Release Handle eee 3 12 Turn and Lane Change Signals 5 33 y Vanity Mirrors oo 6 44 Vehicle Information Labels 10 2 W
38. As children more often sleep in cars it is better to put them in the rear seat If installing the child restraint system on the front seat is unavoidable follow these instructions when using a front facing child restraint system in the front passenger s seat NOTE To check if your Mazda front seats have side air bags Every Mazda side air bag will have a SRS Air Bag label on the outboard shoulder of the front seats Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint A WARNING Front Passenger s Seat Position As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so because your vehicle has side air bags a front facing child restraint system should be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child Rear Facing Child Restraint System Rear facing child restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous The child restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violently backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child NEVER use a rear facing child restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy d AN p D J94S book Page 24 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint A WARNING Children and Seating Position
39. Corporation should be forwarded to Mazda North American Operations 7155 Irvine Center Drive Irvine California 92618 2922 P O Box 19734 Irvine CA 92623 9734 Customer Assistance Center or toll free at 1 800 222 5500 If you live outside of the U S A please contact the nearest Mazda Distributor shown page 9 7 in this booklet 9 14 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a 4A abs sS 2 iiss Z J94S book Page 15 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Service Publications Service Publications Factory authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer refer to the chart below If they don t have what you need in stock they can order it for you PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBER PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION 9999 95 019B 02 2002 WORKSHOP MANUAL English 9999 95 021G 02 2002 WIRING DIAGRAM English 9999 95 017C 02 U S A only 2002 OWNER S MANUAL 9999 EC 017C 02 Canada only 2002 OWNER S MANUAL Y WORKSHOP MANUAL Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train body and chassis Y WIRING DIAGRAM Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical system Y OWNER S MANUAL This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and op
40. Form No 8Q50 EA 01G d gt LW iis NZ hss J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System Gncruneclane Y Check the Refrigerant before Weather Gets Hot Y Operating the Climate Control Have the air conditioner checked before System the weather gets hot Lack of refrigerant may make the air conditioner less efficient Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for refrigerant inspection Operate the climate control system with the engine running Y Clearing the Air Inlet The optional air conditioner is filled with Clear all obstructions like leaves snow R134a a refrigerant that will not damage and ice from the hood and the air inlet in the ozone layer the cowling grille to improve the system If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant efficiency or has a malfunction consult an Y Foggy Windows Authorized Mazda Dealer The windows may fog up easily in humid weather Use the climate control system to defog the windows To help defog the windows operate the air conditioner to dehumidify the air Y Outside Recirculated Air Position Use the outside air position in normal conditions The recirculated air position can be used temporarily when driving on dusty roads or for quick cooling of the interior Y Parking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather open the windows to let warm air escape then run the climate co
41. Llon EOI EER EEE 5 32 FES A n E 5 32 High low beam 0 0 5 32 On reminder Hood Release HOr cite ta do dat ai dar cana aaa bs 4 A Form No 8Q50 EA 01G gp Gp e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Index I Ignition KEYS sie tea oaia SEEN 3 2 SWIUCH sesiza corean egida anga 5 2 Illuminated Entry System 00 6 37 Immobilizer System ee 3 17 In Case of Emergency eee eee 7 1 Indicator Lights 5 23 Cruise set sisisi es 5 30 Headlight high beam 5 29 OD OFE scai caine aia caiac Security eserita TES OBB ineaca aceea aaa Instrument Cluster 5 Taterior Care ac caine acea cana dana Interior Lights wo J Jump Starting wo 7 12 K Keyless Entry System oo 3 5 Keys enaena nas a sda 3 2 L Label Information ssesssssesiseseeeseeee 10 2 Lane Change Signals ce 5 33 Light Bulbs Replacement 0 8 29 Specifications occ eee 10 6 Lighting Control oo 5 32 Lubricant Quality oo 10 4 11 4 M Maintenance nene nenea 8 1 Introduction cecene eee ceea 8 2 Owner maintenance precautions woe 8 8 Owner maintenance schedule 8 7 Scheduled ni pecete tu d esd oaks Manual Transaxle Operation Map Lights oo nissin se Meters and Gauges eee Mirrors Outside Mirrors nenea ese 3 21 Rearview Mirror ceea eee ae 3 22 Money Saving Suggestions 4 7 O
42. NOTE Engine oil engine coolant brake clutch fluid washer fluid and other fluid levels should be inspected daily weekly or at refueling depending on the fluid See Maintenance Section 8 4 6 After Getting In e Are all doors closed and locked e Are the inside and outside mirrors adjusted e Is everyone s seat belt fastened e Do all the lights work e Check all gauges e Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position e Release the parking brake and make sure the parking brake warning light goes off Always be thoroughly familiar with your Mazda Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a P AS s l J94S book Page 7 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM IN T E Break In Period No special break in is necessary but a few precautions in the first 1 000 km 600 miles may add to the performance economy and life of your Mazda e Don t race the engine e Don t maintain one constant speed for long e Don t drive constantly at full throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time e Avoid unnecessary hard stops e Avoid full throttle starts Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Money Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs e Avoid long warm ups Once the engine
43. NOTE e The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2 5 m 8 ft from the center of the vehicle but this may vary because of local conditions e The system doesn t operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position e Ifthe transmitter does not operate when pressing a button or the operation range becomes too small the battery may be dead To install a new battery refer to Maintenance page 3 6 e Additional transmitters can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer Up to 3 additional transmitters can be used with the keyless entry system per vehicle Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the electronic codes need to be reset 3 5 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss ey d i J94S book Page 6 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM dill Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Y Transmitter As Unlock button To unlock the driver s door press the Nm Unlock button button Lock button To unlock all the doors press the m button again within 5 seconds gt Trunk button To open the trunk press the button Y Maintenance Trunk button A CAUTION NOTE Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward This device complies with part 15 of Battery leakage could occur if it is the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of not installed correctly Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1
44. Overview c ccccsccccsssccesscecsscesessccessseessseeesseeeeas 1 2 Interior Overview ccccccccsccsssscesssccesssecsaeccssccesseceesaeeessaeeess 1 3 Exterior Overview 512550528 uta scan Soe sare les dai ada pata 1 4 z a i ne Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Ibs S Zn P i J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM N A Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard Overview m Hazard warning flasher switch page 5 36 Driver side air bag gt 4 Wiper and washer lever page 2 25 page 5 34 Instrument cluster p m A Climate control system page 5 19 page 6 2 Lighting control Turn signals p m Audio system page 5 32 page 6 11 Power window switches 4 Shift lever page 3 7 page 5 9 4 Passenger side air bag page 2 25 Glove box page 6 42 A Power window lock switch Center console page 3 8 page 6 43 Hood release handle Cup holder page 3 9 page 6 40 Outside mirror switch _ ___ d Parking brake page 3 21 page 5 5 Ignition switch gt page 5 2 e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G JA L gt J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM P ay o Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Sunvisors gt d Interior light page 6 44 page 6 37 Seat belts Rearview mi
45. Page 12 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U S National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear traction and temperature performance V Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance A WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering turning hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Y Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B
46. Page 17 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Seat Belt Warning Light Beep If the driver s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position a beep will sound for about 6 seconds and the seat belt warning light will remain on until the belt is fastened If the system does not operate correctly consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 2 17 d g P AS s l V LY ami02 fm Page 18 Wednesday February 13 2002 4 49 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them You are required by law to use a child restraint system for children in the U S and Canada Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle Whatever child restraint system you consider please pick the appropriate one for the age and size of the child obey the law and follow the instructions that come with the individual child restraint system A child who has outgrown child restraint systems should sit in the rear and use seat belts both lap and shoulder If the shoulder belt crosses the neck or face move the child closer to the center Statistics confirm that the rear seat is the best place for all children up to 12 years of age
47. Page 27 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags A WARNING Seating Position with Side Air Bags Sitting too close to the side air bag storage compartments or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard shoulder of the front seat and expands along the front door on the side the car is hit Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning against a window in the front seats or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the seatbacks Furthermore sleeping up against the door or hanging out the driver s side window while driving could block the side air bag and eliminate the advantages of supplemental protection Give the side airbags room to work by sitting in the center of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly Front Air Bag Storage Areas Attaching an object to a front air bag storage area or placing something in front of it is dangerous In an accident the object could interfere with front air bag inflation and injure the occupants Always keep the front air bag storage areas free of objects Side Air Bag Storage Areas Attaching things to the seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the seat in any way is dangerous In an accident the object could interfere with the side air bag which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats impedi
48. Refrigerant amount if installed I I I I Compressor operation if installed I I I I 8 6 4 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 V J94S book Page 7 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance A g E Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible Y When Refueling e Brake and clutch fluid level page 8 15 e Engine coolant level page 8 13 e Engine oil level page 8 11 e Washer fluid level page 8 20 Y At Least Monthly e Tire inflation pressures page 8 26 W At Least Twice a Year For Example Every Spring and Fall e Automatic transaxle fluid level page 8 18 e Power steering fluid level page 8 17 You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual e Air filter page 8 21 e Engine coolant page 8 13 e Engine oil page 8 11 8 7 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G g PA g abs LW iis NZ hss J94S book Page 8 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or inc
49. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Outside Danger of explosion if battery is transmissions may momentarily incorrectly replaced interfere with the device s operation When replacing the battery be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could damage it Replace only with the same type battery CR2032 or the equivalent Lock button Dispose of used batteries accordin To lock the doors press the button p g to the following instructions To confirm that all the doors have been Insulate the plus and minus locked press the button again within terminals of the battery using 5 seconds If they are closed and locked cellophane or equivalent tape the horn will sound Never disassemble Never throw the battery into fire NOTE and or water Never deform or crush Confirm that all the doors are locked visually or aurally by use of the double Replacing the transmitter battery click 1 Insert a small coin into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter 3 6 4 ee Form No 8Q50 EA 01G J94S book Page 7 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM s dy 2 Pull the battery out 3 Put in the new battery CR2032 or the equivalent with the positive pole facing down
50. Trunk Security V Trunk Light In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being opened with the remote trunk lid release button The trunk light is on when the lid is open and off when it s closed If you must leave your Mazda with another person such as a parking attendant protect valuables in the trunk by locking the rear seatbacks and trunk Give the other person only the secondary key which does not open the trunk To secure the trunk lid lock the rear seatbacks page 2 7 push the left side of the trunk lock switch and close the trunk NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running aps ah Form No 8Q50 EA 01G bs 4 gp Gp e J94S book Page 12 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Release Handle Your vehicle is equipped with a trunk release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars parents should be aware that children may be tempted to play around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle so that all children can be told about it in an appropriate way keeping in mind that
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52. a serious accident could occur Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked The steering wheel locks to protect against theft Only in this position can the R key be removed When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position push the key in at the ACC position Not Setting the Parking Brake Leaving the driver s seat without lt setting the parking brake is ONI dangerous Unexpected vehicle movement could occur if the parking ACCU brake is not set This could cause an Push the key s LE accident Before leaving the driver s LOCKO seat always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in 1 or R with a manual transaxle i b aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ZVA d gt LP Gp J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM NOTE If turning the key is difficult jiggle the steering wheel from side to side ACC Accessory The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started The warning lights except brakes should be inspected before the engine is started page 5 23 START The engine is started in this position It will crank until you release the key then it returns to the ON position The brake warning light can be checked after the engine is started page 5 23 Y Ignition Key Reminder If the igniti
53. aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss S d J94S book Page 39 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment gp Gp Front accessory socket Rear accessory socket The front accessory socket is in the center The rear accessory socket is in the center panel To use open the cover console box To use open the cover JEN ee SS The front accessory socket can be used for When placing an electrical device e g a lighter cellular phone in the tray which is If a lighter is needed one can be connected with the rear accessory socket purchased from your Authorized Mazda pass the plug cord through the slot in the Dealer After you have used the socket for plug in accessories the socket may become Cap slot closed unsuitable for the lighter Before using the lighter have the socket checked by your Authorized Mazda Dealer Z CAUTION e Ifyou use a lighter overheating may occur when the lighter doesn t pop out within 30 seconds e Don t use a lighter in the rear accessory socket Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e d J94S book Page 40 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM N All Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 1 Using a coin turn the cap counterclockwise about 45 from the closed position and remove it 2 Open the tray by pulling the release catch 3 Pass the plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plug in the socket
54. add fluid until it reaches MAX Before adding fluid thoroughly clean the area around the cap 8 16 e d Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Z CAUTION e Brake and clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces If brake or clutch fluid does get on a painted surface wipe it off immediately Using nonspecified brake and clutch fluids page 10 4 will damage the systems Mixing different fluids will also damage them If the brake clutch system frequently requires new fluid consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Cs J ah WV IS AN git ai Zs J94S book Page 17 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance e 3 Remove the filler cap and attached Power Steering Fluid dipstick Y Inspecting Power Steering Fluid 4 Wipe them clean and put them back Level 5 Remove again and inspect the level 6 It must be between HIGH and LOW A CAUTION Add fluid if necessary To avoid damage to the power steering Don t overfill pump don t operate the vehicle for If new fluid is required frequently consult long periods when the power steering an Authorized Mazda Dealer fluid level is low NOTE Use specified power steering fluid page 10 4 Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil change Add fluid if necessary it does not require periodic changing The level must be kept between the HIGH and LOW marks Visually examine the lines and hoses for leaks and
55. air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases Collision from the rear Vehicle roll over may deploy the side air bag s but not the front air bags N Ta S Impact to the side but it may deploy a side air bag 1 m CT lt I a Side air bag activation Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle driver or passenger side areas will cause a side air bag to inflate but it will not normally deploy the front air bags z A 7 Ll ae 2 32 e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 P i J94S book Page 33 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags K Limitations to side air bag activation Depending on the severity of impact a side air bag may not inflate in the following cases Frontal offset impact may not provide Vehicle roll over may not provide enough enough side impact to deploy a side air bag side force to deploy the side air bags r Z j Do Sra A A yy J dle Spe Side impacts involving trees or poles can Side impacts with two wheeled vehicles cause severe cosmetic damage but may not may not provide enough force to deploy a have enough impact force to activate side air bag Non activation of side air bags A side air bag will not normally inflate in the following cases Collision from the rear Collision from the
56. and tire wear I o e e e a a e ae a S e Steering operation and linkages I I Power steering fluid level EE a e ae DS ae ae ae aa Se e Front suspension ball joints I I Driveshaft dust boots I I Bolts and nuts on chassis and body I I I I Exhaust system heat shields I I All locks and hinges L ILILILILILILILILILILIL 1 According to state and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties However Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or kilometrage mileage period to ensure long term reliability 2 If the vehicle is operated in cold districts below 18 degrees C 0 degrees F replace the timing belt at 96 000km 60 000miles 8 5 a aa i Form No 8Q50 EA 01G S D lt IN d 08 fm Page 6 Monday June 25 2001 5 12 PM Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance I Inspect and repair clean adjust or replace if necessary Oil permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air blow method R Replace L Lubricate Maintenance Number of months or kilometers miles whichever comes first abies Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 x1000 Km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 Maintenance 7 Item x1000 Miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Washer fluid level IJIJIJI IJIJIJIJI IJIJI
57. are dangerous Hydrogen gas produced during normal battery operation could ignite and cause the battery to explode An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells Children and Batteries Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous Battery fluid could cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin Always keep batteries out of the reach of children ae aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ZVA d gt J94S book Page 25 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM y ZA Y Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery e Keep it securely mounted e Keep the top clean and dry e Keep terminals and connections clean tight and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease e Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking soda e Ifthe vehicle will not be used for an extended time disconnect the battery cables Form No 8Q50 EA 01G aa Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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 A WARNING Using Different Tire Types Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous It could cause poor handling and poor braking l
58. best with fuel listed in the table Engine Fuel Octane Rating Anti knock index 2 5 liter engine Premium unleaded fuel 91 R M 2 method or above 96 RON or above 2 0 liter engine Regular unleaded fuel 87 R M 2 method or above 91 RON or above U S federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps 2 5 liter engine You may use a regular unleaded fuel with Octane Rating from 87 to 90 91 to 95 RON but this will slightly reduce performance Z CAUTION e USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter The lead will accumulate on the oxygen sensor and the catalyst inside the converter This will result in a malfunction of the emission control system causing poor performance Your vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 ethanol by volume Damage to your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation or if the gasoline contains any methanol Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly Never add fuel system additives Never add cleaning agents other than those specified by Mazda Other cleaning agents and additives may damage the system Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer 4 2 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G o g 4A abs y AN 5 J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautio
59. coolant could decrease the service life expectancy of the coolant Use only genuine Mazda orange colored or equivalent coolant eo e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake Clutch Fluid Y Inspecting Brake Clutch Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly It should be kept at MAX The level normally drops with accumulated distance a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings If it is excessively low have the brake clutch system inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer 8 15 a ASA abs Sp Gp J94S book Page 16 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance E Y Adding Brake Clutch Fluid A WARNING Spilled Brake Fluid Spilled brake fluid is dangerous If it gets in your eyes they could be seriously injured If this happens immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine Low Brake Clutch Fluid Levels Low brake clutch fluid levels are dangerous Low levels could signal brake lining wear or a brake system leak Your brakes could fail and cause an accident If you find a low fluid level have the brakes and clutch inspected If the fluid level is low
60. could result in serious injury or death to the child or other occupants Even in a moderate accident the child may be exposed to air bag forces that could result in serious injury or death to the child or the child may be slammed into the adult injuring the adult Always secure a child in a proper child restraint system Rear Facing Child Restraint System Rear facing child restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous The child restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violently backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child NEVER use a rear facing child restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy Deploying air bag Form No 8Q50 EA 01G SS ao a J94S book Page 20 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Z WARNING Children and Seating Position with Side Air Bag Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front door is dangerous If the vehicle is equipped with side air bags the impact of an inflating side air bag could cause serious injury or death to the person Children are more likely to sleep in the vehicle when they do they are more at risk in the front passenger s seat that has a side air bag because they may slump over into the path of the seatback mounted air bag If a child can t be seated in the rear do not allow the child to lean over or against the front door even if the child is seated in a chi
61. damage 1 Park on a level surface well off the right of way and set the parking brake firmly 2 Turn off the engine and allow it to cool 8 17 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss Ky d LW iis NZ hss J94S book Page 18 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid i i Sudden Vehicle Movement V Inspecting Automatic transaxle Shifting the shift lever without first Fluid Level depressing the brake pedal is dangerous The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accident Make sure the brake pedal is applied before shifting the shift lever The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly Measure it as described below The volume of fluid changes with the temperature Fluid must be checked at idle 4 With the engine still idling pull out the without driving at normal operating dipstick wipe it clean and put it back temperature 5 Pull it out again The proper fluid level is marked on the AN CAUTION dipstick as follows e Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage Overfilling can cause foaming loss of fluid and transaxle malfunction Use specified fluid page 10 4 A nonspecified fluid could result in transaxle malfunction and failure 1 Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly 2 Idle the engine about two minutes Push down on the brake pedal 2 0 liter engine
62. key The lights will automatically switch back on when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position e To prevent discharging the battery don t leave the lights on while the engine is off 5 32 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss S d V A Z E eo J94S book Page 33 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Turn and Lane Change Signals Y Turn Signal Move the signal lever down for a left turn or up for a right turn to the stop position The signal will self cancel after the turn is completed If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn manually return the lever to its original position Right turn Right lane as ifs Left lane _ tja a change Left tm o Green indicators on the dashboard show which signal is working Lane change signals Move the lever slightly toward the direction of the change until the indicator flashes and hold it there It will return to the off position when released NOTE If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally the turn signal bulb may be burned out Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Daytime Running Lights In Canada vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation For that reason the daytime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition switch is
63. may discolor or deteriorate the paint To prevent damaging the antenna retract 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 wings and make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G g gA abs gp Gp J94S book Page 43 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM 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 Don t allow soap to dry on the finish After washing the vehicle dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming A WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes 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 Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal 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 vehic
64. off the ignition switch and all bolts other switches 2 Remove the fuse block cover 100A fuse 5 Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating 3 If a fuse is blown replace it with a new one of the same rating a OY Normal Blown 6 Install in the reverse order of removal r ih Form No 8Q50 EA 01G bs 4 h lt p J94S book Page 37 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Y Fuse Panel Description Fuse block Engine compartment FUSE PROTECTED FUSE PROTECTED DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT Fuel injection TAIL STOP EGIINJ ae system ROOM DOOR Rear window LOCK a BIN 40A 2 DEROG 404 defroster HAZARD 3 eS a 2e POWER SEAT i fuses For protection of 4 MAIN 100A ae all circuits Palace teal 304 Cooling fan RADIO SUNROOF 9 AD FAN 30A Additional fan KURNO a 10 ABS 60A Pe 5 IG KEY UA POWER Taillights WINDOW Parking lights WIPER fuses Dashboard Ignition system 11 TAIL 15A illumination 6 40A Heater Air License plate HEATER conditioner lights Switches illumination 12 HORN 15A Horn 8 37 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G gt g 4 e i J94S book Page 38 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Gi
65. problem with the theft deterrent system consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer m V Theft Deterrent Labels Y To Turn off an Armed System ELECTRONICALLY PROTECTED BY An armed system can be turned off by pressing the m button on the keyless entry system transmitter If the transmitter doesn t work unlock the driver s door with a key Open the door and within 15 seconds put the key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position If it takes longer than 15 seconds the alarm will Labels indicating that your vehicle is equipped with a Theft Deterrent System THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM sound are in the glove box NOTE Mazda recommends that you affix them to The trunk lid can be opened with the the lower rear corner of the front door key or the transmitter even when the windows system is armed The alarm will not come on and the system will remain armed Y To Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off by opening the trunk lid with the key or pressing the m button or the button on the keyless entry system transmitter If the transmitter doesn t work put the key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position s b ih Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Cas LW iis NZ N J94S book Page 21 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Steering Wheel A WARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Moving
66. runs smoothly begin driving e Avoid fast starts e Keep the engine tuned Follow the maintenance schedule page 8 3 and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing e Use the air conditioner only when necessary e Slow down on rough roads e Keep the tires properly inflated e Don t carry unnecessary weight e Don t rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving e Keep the wheels in correct alignment e Keep windows closed at high speeds e Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds A WARNING Coasting Turning off the engine to coast down a hill is dangerous This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident Never turn off the engine and coast down a hill 4 7 aa d g 4A abs LP Gp J94S book Page 8 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving A WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident If it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces be very careful When driving on ice or in water snow mud sand or similar hazard e Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking e Avoid sudden
67. scratch the inside of the rear window You may damage the rear window defroster grid 8 45 d ZVA d gt 2001 1 04 PM sp J94S book Page 46 Saturday June 23 ail AWA ud Sp Gp J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add on equipment Customer Assistance nenea nenea aaa aaa 9 2 Customer Assistance U S A men 9 2 Customer Assistance Canada mmeenne nenea 9 3 Customer Assistance Puerto Rico men nenea 9 6 Mazda Importer Distributors 0 0 0 0 eee enma 9 7 Importer Distributor 7 Distributor in Each Area Warranty soient erinan a ada ia Da cca athe eh da Warranties for Your Mazda u ccccccccccsssccsssceessccessecessseceseeeesee Outside the United States and Canada ccccccccesseceseeeeeee Add On Non Genuine Parts and Accessories RA Cell Phones cn caise as 00 0080 a a E Ae al at Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS Reporting Safety Defects 0 00 00 cece eects eee nenea 9 14 Reporting Safety Defects seisi ti neiii teens enma 9 14 Service Publications 00 00 0000 ccc cece eneenenaen aaa ene enma 9 15 Service Publications eee eee nenea 9 15 wo a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Customer Assistance
68. seat bottom raise or lower the front of the slide lifter switch on the left side of the seat Cas a ah Sp Li J94S book Page 5 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E Rear height adjustment Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust the rear height of the seat bottom Height adjustment Raise the seat bottom by pulling up on the center of the switch Release the switch when the seat is where you want it Lower the seat bottom by pressing down on the center and releasing it when the seat is where you want it Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Essential Safety Equipment Seats V Head Restraint A WARNING Head Restraints Adjustment Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous With no support behind your head your neck could be seriously injured in a collision Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted Height adjustment To raise a head restraint pull it up to the desired position To lower the head restraint press the stop catch release then push the head restraint down Stop catch release Adjust the head restraint so that the top parallels the top of the passenger s ears never the passenger s neck 2 5 4 a d gt eo J94S book Page 6 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats A WARNING Stack
69. the CD Avoid scratching the reverse side the side without a label e Dust finger smudges and dirt can decrease the amount of light reflected from the signal surface thus affecting sound quality If the CD should become soiled gently wipe it with a soft cloth from the center of the CD to e When driving over uneven surfaces the sound will jump Zz the edge Z A e Do not use record sprays antistatic agents or household spray cleaners O O Volatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the CD and must not be used Anything that can damage warp or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs e The CD player changer has been designed to play CDs bearing the identification logo as shown No other discs can be played CDs like traditional audio records are made of plastic To avoid warping keep the CDs in their cases and do not store them where they will be exposed to direct sunlight The CD player changer ejects the CD if o COMPACT the CD is inserted upside down Also dirty and or defective CDs may be ejected DIGITAL AUDIO 8 cm 3 in CDs and CD accessories e g 8 cm disc adapter cannot be used in the CD player changer b e ah Form No 8Q50 EA 01G bs 4 Sp Li J94S book Page 17 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System E e Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD player changer e Do not insert an
70. the driver s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position a beep will sound for about 6 seconds and the seat belt warning light will remain on until the belt is fastened If the system does not operate correctly consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer d P bs J94S book Page 26 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps Y Charging System Warning Light Y Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 7 This warning light indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure If the light comes on while driving 1 Drive to the side of the road and park If the light comes on while driving off the right of way 1 Drive to the side of the road and park 2 Turn off the engine Inspect the off the right of way alternator drive belt for looseness and 2 Turn off the engine and inspect the breakage engine oil level page 8 11 If it s low 3 If it s OK the charging system has a add oil problem Consult an Authorized 3 Check the light Mazda Dealer as soon as possible If the light remains on even after you add AN CAUTION oil have your vehicle towed to the nearest 7 7 service station or to an Authorized Mazda Don t drive with a loose or broken Dealer alternator belt The engine could overheat because this belt also drives the water pump A CAUTION Don t run
71. the engine glycol based coolant to prevent is cool corrosion and freezing DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant This could damage the cooling system Don t use a solution that contains more than 60 antifreeze This would reduce effectiveness Form No 8Q50 EA 01G SY a J94S book Page 14 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance For mixture percentage 1 Remove the cooling system cap li i TDA 7 f Volume 2 0 liter engine Lf costing system cap Protection Antifreeze i Water solution Above 16 C GR 35 65 Above 26 C iste 45 55 Above 40 C 40 F 55 45 To change coolant A WARNING 2 5 liter pA oration J Removing the Cooling System Cap fe d M KE Removing the cooling system cap or So oy N A lt de drain plug while the engine is Cooling system cap gt running or hot is dangerous This oe might lead to cooling system and I engine damage and could result in serious injury from escaping hot coolant or steam Turn off the engine and wait until it s cool Even then be very careful when removing the cap or drain plug Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop Step back while the pressure escapes When you re sure all the pressure is 3 With the drain plug loose but not fully gone press down on
72. the engine if oil pressure is low It could result in extensive engine damage 5 26 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Sp Li J94S book Page 27 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps WTCS Warning Light Y Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light TCS on later This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned This warning light reveals that little to the ON position It flashes when the windshield washer fluid remains Add system regulates engine torque fluid page 8 20 If the light stays on take your vehicle to V Check Engine Light an Authorized Mazda Dealer The traction control system may have a malfunction NOTE e Inaddition to the TCS warning light C H EC K flashing a slight lugging sound will come from the engine This ie indicates that the traction control If this light comes on while driving the vehicle may have a problem It is system is operating properly E AD important to note the driving conditions e On slippery surfaces such as fresh when the light came on and consult an snow it will be impossible to Authorized Mazda Dealer achieve high rpm when the traction control system is on The check engine light may come on in the following cases Y Low Fuel Warning Light e The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty e The engine s electrical system has a problem e The emi
73. to a lower gear when going down steep hills ZVA d gt Sp Li J94S book Page 5 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving E Releasing the parking brake A WARN I N G Depress the brake pedal then pull the handle up and press the button Lower the Driving with Wet Brakes handle to the release position while Driving with wet brakes is dangerous holding in the button Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident Light braking will indicate gt whether the brakes have been affected Dry the brakes by driving IE very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is SS normal V Parking Brake ae Oe A CAUTION Y Brake System Warning Light Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake linings or pads Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal then pull the B RAKE brake handle fully upward This warning has the following functions Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position It goes off when the parking brake is fully released 5 5 4 aa je Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Cas AN p D J94S book Page 6 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Low brake fluid level warning If t
74. turned to the ON position NOTE The running lights go off when the parking brake is applied 5 33 d g P AS s l Mp ANS Ry ZIS J94S book Page 34 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Windshield Wipers and Washer The ignition switch must be in the ON position A WARNING Frozen Washer Fluid Using windshield washer fluid in freezing temperatures is dangerous The washer fluid could freeze on the windshield and block your vision You could have an accident Don t use the washer without first warming the windshield NOTE 4 I eo Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades the wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades but only for about 5 minutes If this happens turn off the wiper switch and park off the right of way and remove the snow and ice After 5 minutes turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally If they don t resume functioning consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible 5 34 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Y Windshield Wipers OFF INT 1 2 Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever down INT Intermittent 1 Normal 2 Fast Variable speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring
75. use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner polishing compound or solvent on aluminum wheels They may damage the A coating Pay special attention to these areas because they easily hide mud and dirt It e Only use a mild soap or neutral will do more harm than good to wet detergent and always use a sponge down the road grime without removing or soft cloth to clean the wheels it Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water Also be sure to clean The lower edges of doors rocker panels the wheels after driving on dusty or and frame members have drain holes that salted roads This helps prevent should not be clogged Water trapped corrosion there will cause rusting e Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses high speed or hard brushes e If your aluminum wheels lose luster wax the wheels ah Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Iss d gp Gp eo J94S book Page 45 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard They ll damage and discolor it If these solutions get on the dashboard wipe them off immediately Y Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim Vinyl Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner Clean vinyl with a leather and vinyl cleaner Leather Real leather isn t uniform and may have scars scratches and wrinkle
76. will eject immediately when placed in the unit A clouded CD can be corrected simply by wiping it with a soft cloth Clouded optical components will clear naturally in about an hour Wait for normal operation to return before attempting to use the unit Handling the CD player In dash CD changer The following precautions should be observed e Do not spill any liquid on the audio system Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Interior Comfort Audio System e Do not insert any objects other than CDs into the slot e The CD revolves at high speed within the unit Defective cracked or badly bent CDs should never be used e Donot use non conventional discs such as heart shaped octagonal discs etc The CD player changer could be damaged i J94S book Page 16 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM N m Interior Comfort Audio System e A new CD may have rough edges on its e Be sure never to touch the signal inner and outer perimeters If a disc surface when handling the CDs Pick with rough edges is used proper up a CD by grasping the outer edge or setting will not be possible and the CD the edge of the hole and the outer edge player changer will not play the CD Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball point pen or pencil as shown below To remove the rough edges rub the side of the pen or pencil against the inner and outer perimeter of the CD e Do not stick paper or tape on
77. will be displayed again 6 26 4 e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 gp Gp J94S book Page 27 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol D0 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Ejecting the cassette tape Press the cassette tape eject button amp to eject the cassette tape NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when the ignition switch is in the OFF position Fast forward Rewind Press the fast forward button gt to fast forward Press the rewind button lt 4 to rewind To stop this operation and play the cassette tape press the button again NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast forward or rewind it automatically stops and starts playing Reversin Press the program button PROG to change cassette tape playing direction NOTE When the cassette tape ends the unit automatically reverses play Automatic program control APC APC is used to find the beginning of either the next program or the one being played Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Interior Comfort Audio System Press the APC button AA to the beginning of the next selection Press the APC button _ to the beginning of the one being played To stop this operatio
78. with Side Air Bag Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front door is dangerous If the vehicle is equipped with side air bags the impact of an inflating side air bag could cause serious injury or death to the person Children are more likely to sleep in the vehicle when they do they are more at risk in the front passenger s seat that has a side air bag because they may slump over into the path of the seatback mounted air bag If a child can t be seated in the rear do not allow the child to lean over or against the front door even if the child is seated in a child restraint system Y Front Passenger s Seat Child Restraint System Installation 1 Slide the seat as far back as possible 2 Secure the child restraint system with the lap portion of the lap shoulder belt See the instructions on the child restraint system for belt routing instructions 2 24 eo 3 To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor 4 Push the child restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in automatic locking mode If the belt does not lock the seat down tight repeat this step NOTE e Inspect this function before each use of the child restraint system
79. 2001 1 04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 0 0 00c cee 4 2 Fuel Requirements sn cevscsccsssesvecsutcuae e a er AEEA dan data v i 4 2 Emission Control System oo cece neeneenenaneaa ne enma 4 4 Engine Exhaust Carbon Monoxide eseseseeseeseeereeeesees 4 5 Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In es After Getta In circa con esta duets ate tau oana da astia ceda Driving Tips coste doo i tia ie se atasa da a aa 7 Break In Period enura n e e a ep ea 7 Money Saving Suggestions esssssesessesesisisesisrsisisesssrssresrese 4 7 Hazardous Driving erenneren ane aa 4 8 Rocking the Vehicle 4 8 Winter Driving wd 9 Driving In Flooded Area 410 Trailer TOWIDE seen cenusie ea ad ao tau oana agata cea auda 4 11 Overloading nicio ca oil act tara data ca da ata cica 4 11 zp a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 IN T E J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum Fuel with a lower rating could cause the emission control system to lose effectiveness It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage Your Mazda will perform
80. 24 V power supply two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set a ASA abs SY a J94S book Page 13 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo 1 Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded 2 If the booster battery is in another vehicle don t allow the vehicles to touch Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrical loads in both vehicles 3 Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration e Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery 1 e Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery 2 e Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 3 e Connect the other end to a solid stationary exposed metallic point for example the engine hanger away from the discharged battery 4 Discharged E Discharged A r IF battery War i EDA ira Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order 2 0 liter engine Booster battery m Form No 8Q50 EA 01G o In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting and disconnect in battery reverse order 2 5 liter engine A WARNING Connecting to Negative Terminal Connecting the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the discharged battery is dangerous
81. 3 Move the shift lever through all ranges Scale A and set it at P When the engine has been running and the fluid is at normal operating temperature about 65 C 150 F to 77 C 170 F the level must be within the crosshatched area on the dipstick 8 18 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss S d gp Gp J94S book Page 19 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo Scale B When the engine has not been running and the outside temperature is above 10 C 50 F the level should be between the bottom hole on the dipstick and the bottom of the crosshatched area on the dipstick Z CAUTION e Use scale B only as a reference e If outside temperature is lower than about 10 C 50 F start the engine and inspect the fluid level after the engine reaches operating temperature If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather inspect the level only after stopping the engine and allowing the fluid to cool for 30 minutes Fully insert the dipstick When adding fluid make sure the fluid level doesn t pass the crosshatched area on the dipstick NOTE Inspect both sides of the dipstick for accurate reading Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2 5 liter engine Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been driven and the fluid is at normal operating temperature about 65
82. 3 Point Type Seat Belt aicea na anten none cetei calca 2 12 Rear Center Position Seat Belt cece eceseseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 14 Seat Belt Extender ae Seat Belt Warning Light Beep oo cece nenea ene 2 17 Child Restraint scena ete al ana tocana aaa ua 2 18 Child Restraint Precautions ceea nenea 2 18 Installing Child Restraint Systems 00 0 cece eee eects 2 21 SRS Air Bags nainta ar a da a aban atac a 2 25 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS Precautions 2 25 Air Bag System Description eee ececeeeeeee ee en enma 2 29 di a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 gp Gp eo J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats Manually operated model Z WARNING Securing the Seats Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous In a sudden stop or collision the seat or seatback could move causing injury Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback Electrically operated model The seat bottom tilt seat height and seat slide can be electrically adjusted Move them to the desired positions by using the switch on the seat s lower side Z CAUTION e The seat bottom power adjust is operated by a motor Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motor To prevent
83. Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled so try to keep them clean Y Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts Ask your doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts Check with your doctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions Y Emergency Locking Mode If the belt has fully retracted it will always be in the emergency locking mode until you move it into automatic locking mode by pulling the belt all the way out to its full length In the emergency locking mode the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion you may be in the automatic locking mode because you have pulled the belt too far out To return to the more comfortable emergency locking mode wait until you can stop the vehicle in a safe area retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then again extend it around you sr b e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Iss d J94S book Page 11 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems gp Gp Y Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mod
84. C 150 F the level must be between Full and Low Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and the outside temperature is about 20 C 70 F the level must be between Full and Low Z CAUTION e Use the cold scale only as a reference If outside temperature is lower than about 20 C 70 F start the engine and inspect the fluid level after the engine reaches operating temperature If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather inspect the level only after stopping the engine and allowing the fluid to cool for 30 minutes 8 19 J94S book Page 20 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance IN T E Fully insert the dipstick When adding fluid inspect with the dipstick to make Washer Fluid sure it doesn t pass full k Y Inspecting Washer Fluid Level NOTE Z WARNING Inspect both sides of the dipstick for accurate reading Substitute Washer Fluid Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous If sprayed on the windshield it will dirty the windshield affect your visibility and could result in an accident Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir add fluid if necessary Use plain water if washer fluid is unavailable But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prev
85. ETY REQUIREMENTS Y Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A UTQGS MARK example f READWEAR 200 TRACTION AA L TEMPERATURE A Form No 8Q50 EA 01G V J94S book Page 14 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects g Z E Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation Your Mazda Importer Distributor If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mazda Motor Corporation Your Mazda Importer Distributor To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline NOTE If you live in the U S A all correspondence to Mazda Motor
86. Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R Cooling system I I Replace at first 168 000km 105 000miles or 60 months Engine coolant after that every 48 000km 30 000miles or 24 months Idle speed I I Air filter R R Fuel lines and hoses I I Hoses and tubes for emission I 2 0 liter engine R R bcs RRA ret PL ATINUM tipped type Replace every 96 000km 60 000miles Brake lines hoses and connections I I Disc brakes I I Drum brakes I I Steering operation and linkages I I Front suspension ball joints I I Driveshaft dust boots I I Bolts and nuts on chassis and body I I Exhaust system heat shields I I All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L Refrigerant amount if installed I I I I Compressor operation if installed I I I I 1 According to state and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties However Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or kilometrage mileage period to ensure long term reliability 8 4 ad a d Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Iss D lt APB dy 08 fm Page 5 Monday June 25 2001 5 12 PM Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance
87. QUEBEC REGION 6111 ROUTE TRANS CANADIENNE QUEBEC POINTE CLAIRE QUEBEC HOR 5A5 514 694 6390 9 5 a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 V J94S book Page 6 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Puerto Rico Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel we recommend that you take the following steps VSTEP1 Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer This is the quickest and best way to address the issue If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS SALES SERVICE or PARTS MANAGER then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER V STEP 2 If after following STEP 1 you feel the need for further assistance please contact your area s Mazda representative Indicated on the next page A g E Please help us by providing the following information 1 Your name address and telephone number 2 Year and model of vehicle 3 Vehicle Identification Number 17 digits noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver s side corner of the dash 4 Purchase date and current mileage 5 Your deale
88. When you check the regular tires air pressure check the spare tire too 5 Store the damaged tire in the trunk Have the damaged tire repaired as soon as possible NOTE To prevent the jack and tool from rattling store them properly 7 9 a pe e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Cas LP Gp eo J94S book Page 10 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating you experience power loss or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise the engine is probably too hot If this happens 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 Apply the parking brake 3 Turn off the air conditioner A WARNING Steam from Overheated Engine Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous The escaping steam could seriously burn you Open the hood ONLY after steam is no longer escaping from the engine 7 10 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 4 Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment If steam is coming from the engine compartment Don t go near the front of the vehicle Stop the engine Then turn the ignition switch to the ON position without starting the engine The radiator cooling fans will start to cool the engine If neithe
89. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode When you remove the child restraint system be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts e Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instruction carefully Depending on the type of child restraint system it may not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Cas V J94S book Page 25 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS Precautions Read this owner s manual carefully to verify what air bags driver side air bag passenger side air bag side air bags are equipped in your vehicle AN S The front and side supplemental restraint systems SRS include 4 air bags They are located in e The steering wheel e The passenger side dashboard e The outboard sides of the front seatbacks These systems operate independently depending on the type of accident encountered both side air bags are not likely to deploy in the same accident because a vehicle is not often hit from both sides The front and side air bag systems will not normally deploy during the same type of accident unless a combination of frontal and side impacts occur In a front end or side impact the air bag supplemental restrain
90. ZVA d gt A E J94S book Page 15 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM A CAUTION Make sure the fuel filler cap is tightened securely The check engine light comes on when the cap isn t tightened securely If the light remains on even after you have tightened the cap securely driven and restarted the engine several times it may indicate a different problem Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks The sunroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position Slide switch Tilt switch A WARNING Extending the Head or Arms Through the Sunroof Extending the head arms or other parts of the body through the sunroof is dangerous The head or arms could hit something while the vehicle is moving This could cause death or serious injury Don t let passengers stand up or extend anything through the open sunroof while the vehicle is moving Closing the Sunroof A closing sunroof is dangerous The hands head or even neck of a person especially a child could be caught in it as it closes causing serious injury or even death Make sure the opening is clear before closing the sunroof d iS J94S book Page 16 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain w
91. a J945 book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM 4 A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind To help ensure enjoyable and trouble free operation of your Mazda read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best So when maintenance or service is necessary that s the place to go Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product Mazda North American Operations Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda Should you resell the vehicle leave this manual with it for the next owner All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda s genuine air conditioner is filled with R134a a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth s ozone layer If the air conditioner does not operate properly consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Please be aware th
92. a dispute resolution process as outlined previously CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program can obtain an information booklet from your dealer the Provincial Administrator or the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at the following address or telephone number Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Office 235 Yorkland Boulevard suite 300 North York Ontario M2J 4Y8 1 800 207 0685 e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Y 4 e d J94S book Page 5 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Customer Assistance i Provincial Administrators may be reached locally as listed below Province Territory CAMVAP Number British Columbia amp Yukon Territories 604 681 0312 Alberta amp Northwest Territories 403 426 0650 Saskatchewan 306 352 9259 Manitoba 204 942 7166 Ontario 416 596 8824 Atlantic Canada 902 422 5413 Quebec 418 649 1330 Y Regional Offices REGIONAL OFFICES AREAS COVERED MAZDA CANADA INC WESTERN REGION ALBERTA 8171 ACKROYD ROAD BRITISH COLUMBIA SUITE 2000 MANITOBA RICHMOND B C SASKATCHEWAN V6X 3K1 YUKON 604 303 5670 MAZDA CANADA INC CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGION ONTARIO 305 MILNER AVENUE NEW BRUNSWICK SUITE 400 NOVA SCOTIA SCARBOROUGH ONTARIO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MIB 3V4 NEWFOUNDLAND 1 800 263 4680 MAZDA CANADA INC
93. a selection repeatedly Press the repeat button RPT during play The current selection will be repeated RPT will be displayed Press the repeat button RPT once again to cancel repeat play Random play This feature allows the CD player to randomly select the order of the songs Press the random button RDM during play The next selection will be randomly selected RDM will be displayed Press the random button RDM once again to cancel random play Form No 8Q50 EA 01G o eo J94S book Page 32 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Y Operating the In Dash CD Changer CD slot CD play button Disc in indicator Display Fast forward button cD MD TAPE aloo Load button CD eject button Track up Scan button button Track down button VOL Apiscv 2pisca TUNE is POWER o PusHAUDIO CONT pee down m Reverse Son button Disc up button Power Volume knob Inserting the CD The CD must be label side up when inserting The auto loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the CD The disc number and the track number will be displayed NOTE A CD cannot be inserted while the display reads WAIT A beeping sound can be heard during this waiting time
94. a spare tire on the front driving wheels on ice or snow is dangerous Handling will be affected You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Put the spare tire on the rear axle and move a regular tire to the front Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Z CAUTION To avoid damage to the temporary spare or to the vehicle observe the following precautions e Don t exceed 80 km h 50 mph e Avoid driving over obstacles Also don t drive through an automatic car wash This tire s diameter is smaller than a conventional tire s so the ground clearance is reduced about 25 mm in Don t use a tire chain on this tire because it won t fit properly Don t use your temporary spare on any other vehicle it has been designed only for your Mazda Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time To remove the spare tire Turn the tire hold down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench Lug wrench gp Gp J94S book Page 5 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving it could indicate a flat tire e Steering becomes difficult e The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively e The vehicle pulls in one direction If you have a flat tire drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a bus
95. an enclosed area such as a garage is dangerous Exhaust gas which contains poisonous carbon monoxide could easily enter the cabin Loss of consciousness or even death could occur Don t run the engine when inside an enclosed area Idling with the Windows Closed Exhaust gas is dangerous When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time in an open area exhaust gas which contains poisonous carbon monoxide could enter the cabin Loss of consciousness or even death could occur Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous The exhaust pipe could be blocked by the snow allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin Because exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide anyone in the cabin could be injured or killed Clear the snow from underneath and around your vehicle before starting the engine 4 5 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a Da Iss S d V J94S book Page 6 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine AN S Before Getting In e Be sure the windows outside mirror s and outside lights are clean e Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires e Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak e If you plan to back up make sure nothing will be in your way
96. and Trip Meter the vehicle has been driven The ignition switch must be in the ON Trip meter position The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips One is recorded in trip meter A and the other is recorded in trip meter B The display mode can be changed from odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B and then back to odometer by pressing the selector The selected mode will be displayed For instance trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled Selector i i When trip meter A is selected pressing the selector again within one second will change to trip meter B mode When trip meter A is selected TRIP A will be displayed When meter B is selected TRIP B will be displayed Odometer The trip meter records the total distance ODO ci the vehicle is driven until the meter is again reset Return it to 0 0 by holding Tri Press the selector the selector depressed for more than 1 rip meter A t second Use this meter to measure trip TRIPLA o o distances and in to compute fuel consumption Press the selector Trip meter B TRIP i N B Le Press the selector 5 20 4 e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 Sp Gp J94S book Page 21 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators E Y Engine Coolant Temperat
97. angerous 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 Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to normal A CAUTION Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could be damaged ZVA d gt Y V J94S book Page 11 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM g Z E Trailer Towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Overloading A WARNING Vehicle Load Weight The gross axle weight rating GAWR and the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver s door frame Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage You can estimate the weight of your load by weighing the items or people before putting them in the vehicle Be careful not to overload your vehicle 4 11 g 4A abs Z 3 2001 1 04 PM ey J94S book Page 12 Saturday June 23 CW YA Cas Sp Gp J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls Starting and Driving 2 Ignition Switch 2
98. ants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle They could be seriously injured or even killed In the same collision occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous An accident could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again Twisted Seat Belts Twisted seat belts are dangerous In a collision the full width of the belt isn t available to absorb the impact This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt which could break them or cause other serious injury or death Don t wear twisted seat belts 2 9 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss S d J94S book Page 10 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems A WARNING One Belt One Passenger Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous A seat belt used in this way can t spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed Never use one belt for more than one person at a time P Gp Z CAUTION
99. anty e Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty Canada only e Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty e Anti perforation Limited Warranty e Federal Emission Control Warranty U S A only e Emission Defect Warranty e Emission Performance Warranty e California Emission Control Warranty U S A only e Emission Control Warranty Canada only e Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty e Tire Warranty NOTE Detailed warranty information is provided with your Mazda 9 8 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a PA g abs RB D gi V SS J94S book Page 9 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Warranty Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards Therefore vehicles built for use in the United States its territories and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries E The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries We strongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside these areas You may have these problems if you do e Recommended fuel may be unavailable Any kind of leaded fuel or low octane fuel will affect vehicle performance and damage the emission controls and engine e Proper repair facilities tools testing equipment and replacem
100. ar seat belts Child in the Front Seat Placing a child 12 years or under in the front seat is dangerous The child could be hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed A sleeping child is more likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side air bag in a moderate right side collision Whenever possible always secure a child 12 years and under on the rear seat with an appropriate child restraint system for the child s age and size Rear Facing Child Restraint System Rear facing child restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous The child restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violently backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child NEVER use a rear facing child restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy Deploying air bag Seating Position with Front Air Bags Sitting too close to the air bag storage compartments or placing hands or feet on them is extremely dangerous Front Air bags inflate with great force and speed Serious injuries could occur if someone is too close The driver should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel The front seat passenger should keep both feet on the floor Front seat occupants should adjust their seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly 2 26 4 e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 a J94S book
101. at this manual applies to all models equipment and options As a result you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle 2001 Mazda North American Operations Printed in U S A I5 4 j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM How to Use This Manual P Gp We want to help you get the most driving Index A good place to start is pleasure from your vehicle Your owner s the Index an alphabetical listing of all manual when read from cover to cover information in your manual can do that in many ways You ll find several WARNINGs Illustrations complement the words of the CAUTIONSs and NOTEs in the manual manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda B cdi your anal Volk can find u A WA R N I Ni G about the features important safety information and driving under various A WARNING indicates a situation in road conditions which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle or both could result if the caution is ignored The above symbol in this manual means Do not do this or Do not let this happen NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle L The above symbol located on some parts of the vehicle indicates that this manual contains inf
102. ay June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags lt h V Air Bag Activation Deactivation Front air bag activation A greater than moderate impact will cause the front air bags to inflate in the following cases Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater Frontal impact within about a 30 degree than about 22 km h 14 mph range from head on to the vehicle 30 e a a A ZI Be Sie lia A 30 n Hitting a curb pavement edge or hard Driving into a big hole or hitting the far object side of a hole 2 30 j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G d gt gt Y SS 5 i J94S book Page 31 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to front air bag activation Depending on the severity of impact the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe Rear ending or running under a truck s tail cosmetic damage but may not have enough gate may not provide the stopping force impact to activate the air bag necessary for air bag deployment Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment 2 31 d ah Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 P i J94S book Page 32 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags ZA Non activation of front air bags Front
103. braking and quick steering e If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS brake with the pedal by using a light up down motion Don t hold the pedal down constantly If your vehicle is equipped with ABS don t pump the brakes Continue to press down on the brake pedal e If you get stuck shift to 1 L or 2 S and accelerate slowly Don t spin the front wheels e For more traction in starting use sand rock salt chains carpeting or other nonslip material under the front wheels NOTE Use snow chains only on the front wheels 4 8 eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Spinning the Wheels 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 Don t spin the wheels at more than 56 km h 35 mph and don t allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle Z 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 back and forth from 1 D toR a ASA abs LP Gp eo J94S book Page 9 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Winter Driving e Carry emergency gear including tire chains window scraper flares a small shovel jumper cables
104. c car washes have been known to affect the cleanability of windows Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with foreign matter can reduce wiper effectiveness Common sources are insects tree sap and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes If the blades are not wiping properly clean the window and blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent then rinse thoroughly with clean water Repeat if necessary Z CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper blades don t use gasoline kerosene paint thinner or other solvents on or near them V Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well the blades are probably worn or cracked Replace them Z CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components don t move the wipers by hand a ASA abs gp Gp J94S book Page 23 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance E 1 Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade 3 Remove the metal stiffeners from the assembly to expose the plastic locking blade rubber and install them in new clip blades Compress the clip and slide the assembly downward then lift it off the arm AN e Plastic locking clip Z CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield don t let the wiper arm fall on it Stiffeners Z CAUTION e Don t bend the stiffeners You need to use them again If the m
105. ce facilities personnel and equipment We urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence therefore for most effective results Y Mediation Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved through Mazda s Customer Satisfaction Program If after exhausting the procedures in this manual your concern is still not resolved you have another option Mazda Canada Inc participates in an arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP CAMVAP will advise you about how your concern may be reviewed and resolved by an independent third party through binding arbitration Your complete satisfaction is the goal of Mazda Canada Inc and our dealers Mazda s participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution to our achieving that goal There is no charge for using CAMVAP CAMVAP results are fast fair and final as the award is binding on both you and Mazda Canada Inc Y Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP If a specific item of concern arises where a solution cannot be reached between an owner Mazda and or one of it s dealers that all parties cannot agree upon the owner may wish to use the services offered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP CAMVAP uses the services of Provincial Administrators to assist consumers in scheduling and preparing for their arbitration hearings However before you can proceed with CAMVAP you must follow your Mazd
106. ch The switch should be kept in the outside air position under normal conditions Press the switch to alternate between the WwW A C oS two positions The indicator light illuminates when the recirculated air position is selected Outside air position This position is automatically selected when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Use it for normal ventilation and heating The indicator light is out when the outside air position is selected Press the switch to turn the air conditioner on An indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan switch is on Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off NOTE Recirculated air position This position recirculates air within the vehicle Don t use the recirculated air position for long periods when the vehicle is stopped The indicator light is on when the recirculated air position is selected The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 C 32 F Iss d d ah Form No 8Q50 EA 01G SY a J94S book Page 8 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System Z WARNING The Recirculated Air Position Using the recirculated air position in cold weather will cause the glass to fog up Your vision will be hampered which could lead to a serious accident Do not use the recirculated air position in cold weather
107. conds it goes out e The air bags inflate A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes stays on or doesn t come on at all If any of these occur consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible The system may not work in an accident 2 34 4 e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 a J94S book Page 35 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags A WARNING Damaged Air Bag Sensors Driving with damaged air bag sensors is dangerous A collision even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags could damage the sensors If there was a subsequent collision a damaged sensor would not inflate the air bags Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag systems after a collision Removing Interior Parts Removing any components such as the front seat front dashboard the steering wheel or parts containing air bag sensors is dangerous These parts contain essential air bag parts The air bag could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these parts Air Bag Disposal Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely dangerous Unless all safety procedures are followed injury can result Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle Form No 8Q50 EA
108. d 6 25 d Y g 4 a J94S book Page 26 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Y Operating the Cassette Tape Player Cassette tape play button Display Fast forward button FM1 2 AM CD MDITAPE CLOCK APC button IR H SCAN next program SEEK one being Vv m AUTO M played gt VOL piscv 2pisca Sart 4505 5 lt lt 6 gt pn UNE i 7 f button oo a Repeat button Cassette tape eject button Dolby NR button Program button Cassette tape insert Playing Insert the cassette tape into the slot open Press the cassette tape play button edge to the right and cassette tape will MD TAPE to start playing when a begin play and TAPE will be displayed cassette tape is in the unit If there isn t a At the end of the cassette tape the unit cassette tape in the unit when the cassette automatically reverses cassette tape play tape play button MD TAPE is pressed When A is lit the cassette tape s top side NO TAPE will flash on and off in is playing When W is lit the bottom sequence side is o Dolby noise reduction NOTE When using a tape with Dolby NR push the Dolby NR button OO The DO When a metal tape is inserted the symbol will be displayed To play a tape player will automatically compensate without Dolby NR push the button once for it and MTL
109. dly for about 15 seconds eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e al Knowing Your Mazda Security System What it does e The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights and headlights flash e The alarm continues for about 3 minutes then stops When it is triggered the warning lights and horn will activate They will shut off when e The doors are unlocked with the keyless entry system transmitter e The trunk lid is opened with the key or the keyless entry system transmitter e The ignition is turned to the ON position Y How to Arm the System 1 Remove the ignition key 2 Close the hood and the trunk lid Then close the doors and press the a button on the keyless entry system transmitter NOTE Locking the doors with a key will not arm the system The following method will also arm the theft deterrent system Close the hood and the trunk lid Press the area on the door lock switch marked DOOR LOCK once Close all the doors The hazard warning lights will flash for about 2 seconds to indicate the system is armed 3 19 g ASA abs i J94S book Page 20 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM CN Knowing Your Mazda Security System 3 The indicator light flashes once every 3 seconds to indicate that the system is fully armed It continues to flash until the theft deterrent system is turned off NOTE If you have any
110. e Set Indicator Light A WARNING Cruise Main Switch Leaving the CRUISE MAIN switch on when not using the cruise control C R U S E is dangerous as it may be switched on accidentally This could result in loss of vehicle control Keep the CRUISE MAIN switch off when cruise control This light comes on when a cruising speed is not in use is set 5 13 4 d ah Form No 8Q50 EA 01G bs 4 gp Gp J94S book Page 14 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving W To Set Speed 1 Turn on the CRUISE MAIN switch 2 Accelerate to the desired speed which must be more than 40 km h 25 mph 3 Press the SET COAST button and release it at the speed you want Release the accelerator at the same time Don t continue to hold in the button Until you release it speed will continue to drop unless you continue to accelerate and you ll miss the desired speed NOTE e The SET function can t be activated until about 2 seconds after the CRUISE MAIN switch has been engaged e Ona steep grade the vehicle may momentarily slow down going up or speed up while going down 5 14 eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Y To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures Press the RESUME ACCEL button and hold it Your vehicle will accelerate Release the button at the speed you want Your vehicle has a tap up fea
111. e a harsh ride and a greater possibility of damage from road hazards Keep your tire pressure at the correct levels If one frequently needs inflating have it inspected A Form No 8Q50 EA 01G d gt a ae Page 27 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Y Tire Rotation Replacing a Tire To equalize tread wear rotate the tires every 6 000 km 3 750 miles 12 000 km A WARNING 7 500 miles or sooner if irregular wear develops During rotation inspect them Worn Tires for correct balance Canada Driving with worn tires is dangerous Reduced braking steering and traction could result in an accident Always use tires that are in good condition Le If a tire wears evenly a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the Pa tread Replace the tire when this happens re Front Do not include TEMPORARY USE ONLY Tread wear indicator spare tire in rotation AE Also inspect them for uneven wear and J damage Abnormal wear is usually caused A pa by one or a combination of the following A 7 e Incorrect tire pressure L e Improper wheel alignment New tread Worn tread e Out of balance wheel You may need to replace it before the 2 sete Deng band is across the entire tread After rotation bring all tire pressures to specification page 10 6 and inspect the lug nuts for tightness Z CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial t
112. e can erode the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork if they are not removed Tree sap will harden and adhere permanently to the paint finish If you scratch the sap off while it is hard some vehicle paint could come off with it Prevention It is necessary to have your Mazda washed and waxed to preserve its finish according to the instructions in this section This should be done as soon as possible Bird droppings can be removed with a soft sponge and water If you are traveling and these are not available a moistened tissue may also take care of the problem The cleaned area should be waxed according to the instructions in this section Insects and tree sap are best removed with a soft sponge and water or a commercially available chemical cleaner Another method is to cover the affected area with dampened newspaper for one to two hours After removing the newspaper rinse off the loosened debris with water e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G g 4A abs gp Gp eo J94S book Page 41 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Vv Water Marks Occurrence Rain fog dew and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings The rings can damage your vehicle s finish Prevention It is necessary to wash and wax your vehicle t
113. e melted If the same fuse blows again avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible WV Fuse Replacement If the electrical system doesn t work first inspect fuses on the driver s side 1 Turn off the ignition switch and other switches 2 Open the fuse panel cover ie Fuse panel ee ae iza te 3 Pull the fuse straight out eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Da Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4 Inspect it and replace if it s blown 5 Push in a new fuse of the same rating and make sure it fits tightly If it doesn t have an Authorized Mazda Dealer install it If you have no spare fuses borrow one of the same rating from a circuit not essential to vehicle operation such as the RADIO circuit Z CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating Otherwise you may damage the electric system 8 35 g gA abs J94S book Page 36 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance p D SS If the headlights or other electrical When replacing the 100A fuse components don t work and the fuses in the cabin are OK inspect the fuse block under the hood If a fuse is blown it must 2 Remove the negative battery terminal be replaced Follow these steps 1 Turn off the ignition switch 3 Remove the A nuts 4 Lift the fuse block and remove the B 1 Turn
114. e stop before shifting to reverse Shifting to reverse while the vehicle is still moving may damage the transaxle 5 8 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D N X gt Z J94S book Page 9 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM AW Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with either a three speed or four speed transaxle Po R Ut N O Shift pattern indicator Lb Shows shift lever D O position Various Lockouts Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the gt lock release button to shift The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Y Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter P Park P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating A WARNING Holding the Vehicle with P Setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous If P fails to hold the vehicle could move and cause an accident To hold the vehicle set the shift lever to P AND set the parking brake Z CAUTION e Shifting into P or R while the vehicle is moving can damage your transaxle Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is running fast
115. e the starter and drain the battery 6 After starting the engine let it idle for about 10 seconds NOTE o Brake System VW Foot Brake Your Mazda has power assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use Should power assist fail you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual WARNING Driving with the Engine Off Continuing to drive when the engine is stalled or turned off is dangerous Braking will require more effort and the brake s power assist could be depleted if you pump the brake This will cause longer stopping distances or even an accident Don t continue driving when the engine is stalled or turned off find a safe place to stop Riding the Brakes e In extremely cold weather below 18 C 0 F or after the vehicle has stood idle several days let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator e Whether cold or warm the engine should be started without use of the accelerator 5 4 eo e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Driving with your foot continuously on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for long distances is dangerous This causes overheated brakes resulting in longer stopping distances or even total brake failure This could cause loss of vehicle control and a serious accident Avoid continuous application of the brakes Shift
116. e to keep the child restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident To get the seat belt into the automatic locking mode pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child restraint system It will retract down to the child restraint system and stay locked on it See the section on child restraint page 2 18 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G p D AY E J94S book Page 12 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 3 Point Type Seat Belt NOTE When using the rear center seat belt refer to Rear Center Position Seat Belt page 2 14 V Fastening the Seat Belts 1 Grasp the buckle and tongue 2 Slowly pull out the lap shoulder belt 3 Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click 2 12 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Z WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous An improperly positioned belt will provide little or no protection in a collision Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck but never under your arm on your neck or on your upper arm 4 Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your body Take up slack Keep low on hip bone A WARNING Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt The lap portion o
117. eading to loss of control Except when using 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 d AN p D J94S book Page 26 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance YW Tire Inflation Pressure Z WARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation Overinflation or underinflation of tires is dangerous Adverse handling or unexpected tire failure could result in a serious accident Always inflate the tires to the correct pressure page 10 6 Inspect all tire pressures monthly including the spare when the tires are cold Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride top handling and minimum tire wear a z Refer to the specification charts page 10 6 8 26 e NOTE e Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures Don t release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure e Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy and poor sealing of the tire bead which will deform the wheel and cause separation of tire from rim e Overinflation can produc
118. ease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque 4 Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown If you re unsure of how tight the nuts should be have them inspected at a service station Nut tightening torque N m kgfm ftlbf 90 120 9 12 65 87 e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 g 4 ig is J94S book Page 9 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire A WARNING Loose Lug Nuts Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous The wheel could wobble or come off This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts Metric Studs and Lug Nuts Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have metric threads using a non metric nut is dangerous On a metric stud it would not secure the wheel and would damage the stud which could cause the wheel to slip off and cause an accident Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts of the same configuration Incorrect Tire Air Pressure Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous Tires with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident Don t drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure
119. ecifications Vv Capacities Approximate Quantities Unit Item L US qt Imp qt with oil filter 35 37 3 i replacement 2 0 liter engine ith TAI without oil filter 33 35 29 Engine oil 5 replacement with oil filter 40 42 3 5 A replacement 2 5 liter engine ithout oil filt without oil filter 37 3 9 33 replacement Coolant 7 5 7 9 6 6 Manual transaxle 2 7 2 9 2 4 Transaxle oil Automatic 2 0 liter engine 8 86 9 37 7 80 transaxle 2 5 liter engine 8 0 8 5 7 0 L US gal Imp gal Fueltank 64 0 16 9 141 The indicated engine oil capacities are for general reference purposes only When adding or changing oil verify the engine oil level with the oil dipstick Y Dimensions Unit mm in Overall length 4 760 187 4 Overall width 1 760 69 3 Overall height 1 400 55 1 Front tread 1 500 59 1 Rear tread 1 490 58 7 Wheelbase 2 670 105 1 Y Weights Unit kg lb Model A r x 7 Item 2 0 liter engine 2 5 liter engine GVWR 1 771 3 904 1 827 4 028 Front 959 2 114 1 004 2 214 GAWR Rear 812 1 790 823 1 814 GVWR Gross Vehicle Wei ght Rating GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 10 5 Iss D lt a a Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e K p J94S book Page 6 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Specifications Y Air Conditioner Gas complies with SAE J639 R 134a Maximum operating charge 0 75 kg 26 5 oz
120. ehicle move Don t leave the keys in your vehicle with __ Key code number plate children Primary key Secondary key With immobilizer system Z CAUTION With immobilizer system Primary key e To avoid damage to the key do not ee Black Drop the key Get the key wet Secondary key Expose the key to any kind of Gray magnetic field Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under E Key code number plate direct sunlight Here s what the keys are used for e When starting the engine do not let the following materials touch the Tock Operates Primary Secondary key grip The engine may not start key key Ignition switch Spare keys and steering Yes Yes Keys for other vehicles equipped column lock with an immobilizer system Doors Yes Yes Metal objects that touch or pass Glove box Yes No through the hole in the key Trunk lid a No b aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ZVA d gt gp Gp J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo If you must leave your vehicle with another person such as a parking attendant protect items by locking the glove box and trunk lid with the primary key Keep that key and give the other person only the secondary key A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set detach this plate and store it in a safe place not in the vehicle for use if you need
121. ent it from freezing 8 20 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss S d J94S book Page 21 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance IN T E Body Lubrication Air Filter All moving points of the body such as door and hood hinges and locks should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather Make sure the engine hood s secondary A viscous paper air filter fits inside the air latch keeps the hood from opening when cleaner housing as shown It s been the primary latch is released specially treated and should not be cleaned and reused Replace it when necessary WV Replacing the Air Filter NOTE If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas replace the filter more often than recommended intervals 1 Unfasten the clamps 8 21 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a 4A abs 5 J94S book Page 22 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2 Lift off the air filter cover and remove the filter Air filter 3 Wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth 4 Replace the filter 5 Install in the reverse order of removal Replace the filter according to Scheduled Maintenance page 8 3 8 22 oe e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Wiper Blades Z CAUTION Hot waxes applied by automati
122. ent parts may not be available The Mazda warranty applies only to Mazda vehicles registered and normally operated in the United States its territories and Canada 9 9 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a P AS s l LP d J94S book Page 10 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Warranty Add On Non Genuine Parts and Accessories Non genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores These may fit your vehicle but they are not approved by the Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles When you install non genuine parts or accessories they could affect your vehicle s performance or safety system the Mazda warranty doesn t cover this Before you install any non genuine parts or accessories consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Z WARNING Installation of Non Genuine Parts or Accessories Installation of non genuine parts or accessories is dangerous Improperly designed parts or accessories could seriously affect your vehicle s performance or safety system This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of injuries in an accident Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before you install non genuine parts or accessories Add On Electrical and Electronic Equipment Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add on equipment or choosing an improper installer is dangerous Essential systems could damaged causing engine stalling air bag SRS activation ABS i
123. er than idle can damage the transaxle R Reverse Indicates that you must hold in the lock release button to shift 4e eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G In position R the vehicle moves only backward You must be at a complete stop before shifting to or from R except as explained under Rocking the Vehicle page 4 8 N Neutral In N the wheels and transaxle are not locked The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on 5 9 g ASA abs SY a J94S book Page 10 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Y Shift Lock System For your safety the automatic transaxle has a shift lock which prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is Z WARNING Shifting from N or P It s dangerous to shift from N or P 2 eas ir depressed into a driving gear when the engine is running faster than idle If this is To shift from P done the vehicle could move suddenly causing an accident or 1 Depress and hold the brake pedal serious injury If the engine is 2 Start the engine running faster than idle don t shift from N or P into a driving gear 3 Push and hold the lock release button 4 Move the shift lever D Drive D is the normal driving position From a NOTE stop the transaxle will automatically shift through a 4 gear sequence e When the ignit
124. erating Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade shift to 2 or 1 depending on load weight and grade steepness Descend slowly using the brakes only occasionally to prevent them from overheating 5 12 e d Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable you can still steer but it requires more physical effort If the steering feels rigid during normal driving consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Z CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than five seconds with the engine running This could damage the power steering system a ASA abs J94S book Page 13 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving P Gp 5 Y Activation Deactivation Cruise Control To activate the system push the CRUISE With cruise control you can set and MAIN switch automatically maintain any speed of more than about 40 km h 25 mph To deactivate the system push the OFF end A WARNING Cruise Control Use Using cruise control in the following conditions could cause you to lose control of the vehicle e Heavy or unsteady traffic e Slippery or winding roads e Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed Don t use cruise control in these situations Y Cruis
125. eration of your vehicle This is not a technician s manual 9 15 i Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 4A abs Z 3 2001 1 04 PM ey J94S book Page 16 Saturday June 23 CW YA Cas ig is J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Specifications Technical information about your Mazda Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels Specifications Specifications eo 10 1 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 9 AS Z P J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels T Chassis Dumper VW Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard This plate can easily be seen through the windshield p A Vehicle Emission Control Information Label Y Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label 4 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ZVA d gt gp Gp a J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Y Engine Number 2 0 liter e D Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ole Identification Numbers d J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Specifications gp ap Is Specifications V Engine Model i r A Tien 2 0 liter engine 2 5 liter engine T
126. erter to get very hot Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL Don t drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction Don t coast with the ignition switch turned off Don t descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned off Don t operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes Don t tamper with the emission control system All inspections and adjustments must be made by a qualified technician Don t try to push start or pull start your vehicle NOTE Under U S federal law any modification to the original equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties In some states such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties 4 4 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss S d LW iis lt p hss J94S book Page 5 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust Carbon Monoxide A WARNING Carbon Monoxide Engine exhaust is dangerous This gas contains carbon monoxide CO which is colorless odorless and poisonous When inhaled it can cause loss of consciousness and death If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle keep all windows fully open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately Exhaust Gas in Enclosed Area Running the engine inside
127. ery eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn the built in wear indicators contact the disc plates This causes a screeching noise to warn that the pads should be replaced When you hear this noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible A WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident As soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer 5 7 4 Si d gt LW Zils NZ Is J94S book Page 8 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle NOTE Operation If shifting to reverse is difficult shift Y Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern into neutral release the clutch pedal and try again The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional as shown Press the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting then release it slowly A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 to reverse The shift lever must be put in neutral before being shifted to reverse Z CAUTION e Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears Also don t use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade This will avoid needless clutch wear and damage Make sure the vehicle comes to a complet
128. es Don t pump the brakes continue to press down on the brake pedal A WARNING ABS The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed tailgating following another vehicle too closely and hydroplaning reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface You can still have an accident So don t rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving NOTE Braking distances may be longer on loose surfaces snow or gravel for example which usually have a hard foundation A vehicle with a normal braking system may require less distance to stop under these conditions because the tires will build up a wedge of surface layer when the wheels skid o Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Iss g d gp Gp J94S book Page 7 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Y ABS Warning Light es The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position If the ABS warning light stays on while you re driving the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction If this occurs your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS Should this happen consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible NOTE When the engine is jump started to charge the battery uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on This is due to a weak battery not a malfunction Recharge the batt
129. etal 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 2 Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support 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 Metal support Form No 8Q50 EA 01G J94S book Page 24 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance P Gp 4 Carefully insert the new blade rubber B Then install the blade assembly in the attery reverse older of removal A WARNING Battery Related Lead Materials Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Spilled Battery Fluid Spilled battery fluid is dangerous Battery fluid contains SULFURIC NOTE ACID which could cause serious Install the blade so that the tabs are injuries if it gets in your eyes or on toward the bottom of the wiper arm your skin If this happens immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention Be careful not to get battery fluid on yourself Battery Related Explosion Flames and sparks near open battery cells
130. f the seat belt worn too high is dangerous In a collision this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area causing serious injury Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible bs g 4 Sp Li J94S book Page 13 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems E Y Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle A WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt A Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous An improperly positioned belt will provide little or no protection in a collision Always make sure the D shoulder portion of the seat belt is D positioned across your shoulder and ba near your neck but never under your arm on your neck or on your upper arm NOTE If a belt does not fully retract inspect it for kinks and twists Y Shoulder Belt Adjuster Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder Simply push the button move it to the desired position and then release it Make sure the adjuster is locked Button Shoulder belt adjuster Form No 8Q50 EA 01G J94S book Page 14 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Rear Center Position Seat Fastening the Rear Center Seat Bel
131. front but it may deploy the front air bags 2 33 d ah Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 a J94S book Page 34 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Y Constant Monitoring Z WARNING The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic zi Self Servicing the Air Bag Systems system 5 Self servicing or tampering with the Systems is dangerous An air bag e SAS unit could accidentally activate or become e Air bag modules disabled This could cause serious injuries Never tamper with the systems and always have an e Related wiring Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs e Side air bag crash sensor A diagnostic module continuously monitors the systems readiness This Y Maintenance begins when the ignition switch is turned The air bag systems are maintenance free to the ON position and continues while But if any of the following occurs take the vehicle is being driven your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda V Air Bag Systems Warning Light Dealer paseo ds possible e The air bag system warning light flashes 9 e e The air bag system warning light stays on 4 e The air bag system warning light stays off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position If the air bag system is OK the warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked After about 6 se
132. gnition The light also goes out when e the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and all doors are closed e the door is lockedby the transmitter or the door lock switch eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Interior Comfort Interior Equipment d NOTE If any door is left opened the light goes out after about 5 minutes Y Map Lights The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches With sunroof Ce k Map light Map light Without sunroof 6 37 g ASA abs W All Zils NZ lis J94S book Page 38 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Y Courtesy Light ones igs Lights on when any door is open Y Accessory Socket The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 12V 10A Z CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure pay attention to the following Courtesy light z e Don t use accessories that require more than 12V 10A Don t use accessories that are not genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use Correctly insert the plug into the accessory socket NOTE To prevent discharging the battery don t use the socket for long periods with the engine off or idling 6 38
133. hat the system is working properly Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps Y Headlight High Beam Indicator Light D This light indicates one of two things e The high beam headlights are on e The turn signal lever is in the flash to pass position Y Rear Window Defroster Indicator Light This light comes on when the rear window defroster is on Is i SP cs J94S book Page 30 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps Y O D OFF Indicator Light 0 D OFF This light comes on when the overdrive has been turned off Z CAUTION If the overdrive off indicator light flashes the transaxle has an electrical problem Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible Y Cruise Set Indicator Light CRUISE This light comes on when a cruising speed is set 5 30 VTCS OFF Indicator Light TCS OFF This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position It goes off when the engine is started It also comes on when you switch off the traction control system or when the system has a malfunction NOTE After starting the engine on very cold days the TCS OFF indicator will remain on and TCS will not operate until the engine is warm Form No 8Q50 EA 01G
134. he auto loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the CD The disc in indicator will illuminate and the track number will be displayed Playing Press the CD play button CD to start playing when a CD is in the unit Ejecting the CD Press the CD eject button 4 to eject the CD 6 30 e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Random button button Fast forward Reverse Press and hold the fast forward button gt gt to advance through a track at high speed Press and hold the reverse button lt lt to reverse through a track at high speed Track search Press the track up button AA once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track Press the track down button MW once to skip back to the beginning of the current track e I5 g 4 J94S book Page 31 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System gp Gp 4 Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track Press the scan button SCAN during play to start scan play operation the track number will flash Press the scan button SCAN once again to cancel scan play NOTE If the unit is left in scan normal play will resume where scan was selected Repeat play This feature makes it possible to listen to
135. he following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Outside transmissions may momentarily interfere with the device s operation Y Immobilizer System Warning Light Form No 8Q50 EA 01G m Knowing Your Mazda Security System If the immobilizer system is working properly the light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position The light will go out when confirmation by the immobilizer system is completed If the light flashes rapidly fails to come on or comes on and stays on it indicates a system malfunction If any of these occur contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible NOTE e Ifthe warning light comes on and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the engine will not start e Signals from a TV or radio station or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone could interfere with your immobilizer system If you are using the proper key and your engine fails to start check the warning light If it is flashing remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more then reinsert it and try starting the engine again If it doesn t start after 3 or more tries contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer e Ifthe warning light flashes continuously while you are driving don t shut
136. he light stays on after the parking brake is fully released you may have a brake problem Drive to the side of the road and park off the right of way You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or that it may go closer to the floor In either case it will take longer to stop the vehicle 1 With the engine stopped check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required page 8 15 2 After adding fluid check the light again If the warning light remains on or if the brakes do not operate properly do not drive the vehicle Have it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer Even if the light goes off have your brake system inspected as soon as possible A WARNING Brake Warning Light Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time If this light remains on have the brakes inspected immediately Don t drive with this light on and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible 5 6 eo Y Anti Lock Brake System ABS The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel If one is about to lock up the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel s brake The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake system This is normal when the ABS operat
137. hield washer fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap E D Iss AW d aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e YV AN iS J94S book Page 10 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Pan Oil When choosing an oil consider the ngine Ul temperature range your vehicle will operate in before the next oil change Y Recommended Oil Then select the recommended viscosity Oil container labels provide important from this chart information Z CAUTION Using oils of viscosity besides those recommended for specific temperature ranges could result in engine damage Energy conserving oils are recommended A chief contribution they make to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction ILSAC The quality designation SG SH SJ SL or ILSAC must be on the label Engine oil viscosity or thickness has an effect on fuel economy and cold weather operation starting and oil flow Low viscosity engine oils can provide improved fuel economy and cold weather performance But high temperature weather conditions require higher viscosity engine oils for satisfactory lubrication C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 F 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W 30 lt 10W 30 8 10 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ZVA d gt gp Gp J94S book Page 11 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Y Inspecting Engi
138. horized 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 front wheels off the ground If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this use wheel dollies T Ne LaO BIBS p 1 G OQ LO la D it Wis nes 8 ul When towing with the rear wheels on the ground release the parking brake Form No 8Q50 EA 01G o In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing A CAUTION Don t tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground This may cause internal damage to the transaxle A CAUTION Don t tow with sling type equipment This could damage your vehicle Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment d J94S book Page 16 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency V g iZ Tiedown Hooks ACAUTION Don t use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for towing They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it s being transported Using them for towing will damage the bumper VW Tiedown Hooks Front 7 16 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Emergency Towing Recreational Towing An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome When doing recreational t
139. ight overdrive button is in the off position 0 D OFF This light comes on when the overdrive has been turned off Overdrive button Z CAUTION And for a smoother ride with less shifting If the overdrive off indicator light don t use it when flashes the transaxle has an electrical problem Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause e Driving in stop and go traffic damage to your transaxle Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as e Going up a steep grade Pulling h loads e Pulling heavy loads possible To turn off the overdrive push the button The transaxle will then shift through a three gear sequence in D Shift patterns without overdrive D 1st 2nd 3rd Without Traction 2nd 2 Control System With Traction Ist 2nd Control System 1 Ist 5 11 a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G d gt LW iis NZ hss J94S book Page 12 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving V Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades depress the accelerator fully The transaxle will shift to a lower gear depending on vehicle speed Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from a stopped position 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Shift to D or 1 depending on the load weight and grade steepness 3 Release all brakes while gradually accel
140. ill have an accident So don t rely on the traction control system as a substitute for safe driving TCS and Snow and Ice Driving without proper traction devices on snow and ice covered roads is dangerous The traction control system TCS alone cannot provide adequate traction and you could still have an accident Use snow tires or tires chains and drive at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and snow a ASA abs J94S book Page 17 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving gp Gp WTCS Warning Light WTCS OFF Indicator Light TCS TCS OFF This warning light stays on for a few This light comes on when the ignition seconds when the ignition switch is turned switch is turned to the ON position to the ON position It flashes when the It goes off when the engine is started It system regulates engine torque also comes on when you switch off the traction control system or when the If the light stays on take your vehicle to system has a malfunction an Authorized Mazda Dealer The traction control system may have a malfunction NOTE NOTE After starting the engine on very cold days the TCS OFF indicator will e Inaddition to the TCS warning light remain on and TCS will not operate flashing a slight lugging sound will until the engine is warm come from the engine This indicates that the traction control WY TCS OFF Switch system is o
141. ing Cargo Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks and putting things on the rear package tray is dangerous During sudden braking or a collision objects can become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers Don t stack things higher than the seatbacks or put things on the rear package tray Securing Seats Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous In a sudden stop or collision the seat or seatback could move causing injury Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place Seat Adjustment Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped 2 6 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Z WARNING Unlocked Seatback A seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision resulting in severe injury After adjusting the seatback at any time even when there are no other passengers rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place Passenger on the Folded Seatback Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous In a sudden stop or even a m
142. inor collision a child not in a proper seat or child restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward back or even out of the car resulting in serious injuries or death The child or other objects in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving ae bs g is Sp Gp J94S book Page 7 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2 Push the button and fold the seatback A WARNING forward E Children and the Folding Rear Seats Playing with the folding rear seats is dangerous Once the seats are back up a child in the trunk would not be able to get out the way they had entered If you have small children keep the seatbacks locked Do not give the car keys to children and do not allow them to play in the vehicle NOTE oo To return the seatback to its original When returning a rear seat to its position reverse the procedure original position also replace the seat belt to its normal position Verify that Y Rear Seatback Lock the seat belt pulls and retracts To lock or unlock a seatback move the lever Y Split Folding Rear Seatback To provide more space in the luggage compartment 1 Unfasten the lap portion of the rear center seat belt page 2 15 Z CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the
143. ion switch is in the LOCK position the transaxle 2 Second cannot be shifted from P The 2 position is helpful when driving in e To be sure the vehicle is in park the heavy slow moving traffic and climbing ignition key cannot be removed hills for engine braking assist when going unless the shift lever is in P down hills or for starting on slick surfaces and other situations where gentle acceleration may be necessary Do not exceed the following speeds in the 2 position 2 0 liter engine 116 km h 72 mph 2 5 liter engine 104 km h 65 mph 1 Low Use the 1 position for maximum power in hard pulling situations or for climbing and descending very steep grades Do not exceed the following speeds in the 1 position 2 0 liter engine 63 km h 39 mph 2 5 liter engine 60 km h 38 mph 5 10 4 e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 ig i J94S book Page 11 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Y Overdrive To turn it on push the button again Overdrive operation Shift patterns with overdrive In D the transaxle automatically shifts to _D Ist 2nd 3rd 4th drive which improves fuel econom Without Traction 2nd Over P y 2 Control System and reduces noise With Traction Ist 2nd Control System To allow engine braking when going 1 Ist down a steep grade make sure the O D OFF indicator l
144. ipe the water off the sunroof before operating it Y Slide Operation To open to any position press the rear of the slide switch located on the right side of the overhead console To close press the front of the slide switch S Sine Sf Open Close Y Tilt Operation The rear of the sunroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation To tilt push the rear of the tilt switch located on the left side of the overhead console 3 16 e ae Form No 8Q50 EA 01G To close push the front of the tilt switch a Tilt up Close Vv Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand The sunshade opens automatically when the sunroof is opened but must be closed Z CAUTION The sunshade doesn t tilt To avoid damaging the sunshade don t push up on it Cas a Z gp Gp eo J94S book Page 17 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Immobilizer System The optional immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key the engine will not start thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle A CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mazda could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to t
145. ires can cause vibration and uneven wear such as cupping and flat spots Z WARNING Using a Wrong Sized Wheel Using a wrong sized wheel is dangerous Braking and handling could be affected leading to loss of control and an accident Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle Z CAUTION A wrong sized wheel may adversely affect Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 2 N y sS Z J94S book Page 29 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Interior light Headlights Courtesy lights Front turn signal lights Parking lights High mount brake light Trunk light Reverse lights Rear turn signal lights License plate lights Brake lights Taillights eo 8 29 4 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G gp Gp J94S book Page 30 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Your Mazda s headlights have replaceable halogen bulbs A WARNING Handling Halogen Bulbs When a halogen bulb breaks it is dangerous These bulbs contain pressurized gas If one is broken it will explode and serious injuries could be caused by the flying glass If the glass portion is touched with bare hands body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit Neve
146. ires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear not from side to side Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side Form No 8Q50 EA 01G AN p D eo J94S book Page 28 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Y Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it s properly inflated and stored The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction It is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire and should be used only for an emergency and only for a short distance Use the temporary only until the conventional tire is repaired which should be as soon as possible Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa 60 psi A CAUTION e Don t use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire Neither will properly fit and could damage both tire and rim The temporary spare tire has a tread life of up to 5 000 km 3 000 miles depending on road conditions and driving habits When the tread wear solid band indicator appears replace the tire with the same type of temporary spare 8 28 V Replacing a Wheel When replacing a wheel make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter rim width and offset Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear Out of balance t
147. irrors Type A To use the vanity mirror lower the sunvisor and pull the mirror cover up Cover Vanity mirror 6 44 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G o gA abs Sp Gp J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency Parking in an Emergency o eesesesssseeissssressrsrssssesssrseseserenee 7 2 Parking in an Emergency ssssessesisrerisisresisieresisisreresesrsreeesrs 7 2 Flat Tire enie ora a E E 7 3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage 7 3 Changing a Flat Tire s sssssesssesssesesesssisessrisiststsesiseseressesenesenes 7 5 Overheating Overheating Emergency Starting 0 0 0 ee ceeesceseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeecseceeeeeeeneees 7 12 Starting a Flooded Engine wo nenea en nenea 7 12 JuMMp S tart gena ices ca a eisioes rerien saana as 7 12 Push St rting issa scania ancient apoas eee ana snes 7 14 Emergency Towing soosse isiu ieies 7 15 Towing Description 7 15 Tiedown Hooks 7 16 Recreational Towing ccc eee esee enenaeneenenaneaa en anna 7 16 A 1 p ZVA aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G W All Zils Is J94S book Page 2 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway The hazard warning lights warn other
148. is time there will be some noise from this disturbance Station drift noise Station 2 Station 1 88 1 MHz Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Interior Comfort Audio System Y Operating Tips for Cassette Tape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head capstans and pinch rollers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player Use a good quality head cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette tape to remove it Should the unit not operate normally consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Never attempt to repair it or insert a screwdriver or anything else Handling the cassette tape player The following precautions should be observed e Do not spill any liquid on the audio system e Do not insert any objects other than cassette tape into the slot 6 13 bs g 4 P i J94S book Page 14 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM CN J Interior Comfort Audio System e If the cassette tape is loose it may Y Operating Tips for Mini Disc produce poor sound or performance MD Player during playback Use a pencil or something similar to remove any slack e The MD player has been designed to play MDs bearing the identification logo as shown No other MDs can be played e Only cassette tapes that play no longer than 90 minutes should be used Cassette tape exceeding 90 minute
149. it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right This can lead to loss of control or an accident Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving W Tilt Steering Wheel To change the angle of the steering wheel stop the vehicle pull the tilt wheel release lever on the left side of the steering column down adjust the wheel then push the release lever up to lock the column Tilt wheel gt release lever gt After adjusting push the wheel up and down to be certain it s locked before driving eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Mirrors Y Outside Mirrors Check the mirrors angles before driving A WARNING Convex Mirror Passenger Side Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous You could have a serious accident What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears Be sure to look over your shoulder or to check your inside mirror before changing lanes Manual control mirror Adjust by hand Outside mirror Power control mirror The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position To adjust 1 Rotate the mirror adjusting switch to the left or right to choose the mirror 3 21 g ASA abs P iS J94S book Page 22 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Stee
150. l has thoroughly drained A WARNING 4 Fill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick Checking or Changing Engine Oil 5 Securely replace the oil filler cap Hot engine oil is dangerous If the engine has been running the engine 6 Start the engine and inspect around the oil becomes very hot You could be drain plug for leaks seriously burned Don 1 check or 7 Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the change the engine oil when the oil to return to the oil pan engine is hot Check the oil level and fill to the F mark if 2 0 liter engine TR necessary eet tag t S Loosen ee f SOR ao Oil capacity General reference only amp refer to Specifications section for Oil filler cap EN RAN capacities NOTE e The indicated engine oil capacities are for general reference purposes only When adding or changing oil verify the engine oil level with the oil dipstick e Use only specified engine oil page 10 4 Changing oil filter Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter an Authorized Mazda eee ee VS eee Dealer should do the work Drain pg ee 1 Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off Remove the oil filler cap 2 Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container b e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G d gt J94S book Page 13 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance
151. l Office If you feel that you still require assistance ask the dealer Service Manager to arrange for you to meet the local Mazda Service Representative If more expedient contact Mazda Canada Inc Regional Office nearest you for such arrangements Regional Office address and phone numbers are shown page 9 5 Y STEP 3 Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department If still not substantially satisfied contact the Customer Relations Department Mazda Canada Inc 305 Milner Avenue Suite 400 Scarborough Ontario M1B 3V4 Canada TEL 1 800 263 4680 Provide the Department with the following information 1 Your name address and telephone number 2 Year and model of vehicle w Vehicle Identification Number VIN Refer to the Vehicle Identification Labels page of section 10 of this manual for the location of the VIN Purchase date Present odometer reading Your dealer s name and location ND Nn PB The nature of your problem and or cause of dissatisfaction 9 3 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a 4A abs SY a J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Customer Assistance The Department in cooperation with the local Mazda Service Representative will review the case to determine if everything possible has been done to ensure your satisfaction Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer s servi
152. l side up with the arrow pointed to the slot The auto Press and hold the fast forward button gt gt to advance through a track at high loading mechanism will set the MD and begin play There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the MD Playing Press the MD play button MD TAPE to start playing when a MD is in the unit Ejecting the MD Press the MD eject button amp the MD to eject 6 28 eo speed Press and hold the reverse button lt 4 to reverse through a track at high speed Track search Press the track up button A once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track Press the track down button V once to skip back to the beginning of the current track e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Iss g d gp Gp J94S book Page 29 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track Press the scan button SCAN during play to start scan play operation the track number will flash Press the scan button SCAN once again to cancel scan play NOTE If the unit is left in scan normal play will resume where scan was selected Repeat play This feature makes it possible to listen to a selection repeatedly Press the repeat button RPT during play The current selection will be repeated RPT
153. ld restraint system One Belt One Passenger Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous A seat belt used in this way can t spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed Never use one belt for more than one person at a time Z CAUTION A seat belt or child restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle during warm weather To avoid burning yourself or a child check them before you or your child touches them 2 20 4 4 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 LW iis NZ N J94S book Page 21 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3 5 5 Y Rear Seat Child Restraint Installing Child Restraint System Installation Systems Follow these instructions when using a Accident statistics reveal that a child is child restraint system safer in the rear seat The front passenger s seat is clearly the worst NOTE choice for any child under 12 and with rear facing child restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions carefully Depending on the type of child restraint system it may not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode Some child restraint systems now come with tethers and therefore must be installed on the seats that take tethers to be effective In your Mazda
154. le 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 2 Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic mica and solid colors eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Maintenance and Care Appearance Care 3 When waxing coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth 4 Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth NOTE A spot remover to remove oil tar and similar materials will usually also take off the wax Rewax these areas even if the rest of the vehicle doesn t need it Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs Z CAUTION If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced make sure the body shop applies anti corrosion materials to all parts both repaired and new This will prevent them from rusting Y Bright Metal Maintenance e Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects Never do this with a knife or similar tool e To prevent corrosion on bright metal surfaces apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster e During cold weather or in coastal areas cover bright metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly o
155. le to an Authorized Mazda Dealer Indication Cause Solution Insert the MD properly If the error indication does not disappear consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer MD is inserted upside down EC MD is defecti Insert another MD properly If the error indication does 5 FEISENNG not disappear consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Ra z Insert the CD properly If the error indication does not CHECK CD CD isinserted upside down disappear consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CD is defective Check the CD for scratches or soiling 6 35 d ah Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 LW Gils NZ ZAI J94S book Page 36 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U S Department of Health and Human Services Z CAUTION This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel If servicing is required contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Never operate the CD player with the top case of the unit removed Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mazda may void the user s authority to operate this equipment NOTE For CD
156. lly be swung in both right and left directions To turn on push the switch in Another push will turn it off When the switch is turned off the direction of airflow can manually be adjusted by the thumb wheel NOTE When the switch is turned on the vent always swings even when no air comes out from the center ventilation p d j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G d gt LW Gils NZ ZAI J94S book Page 6 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type Fan control dial Mode selector switch Temperature control dial Mode selector switch Air intake selector switch Air conditioner switch Y Control Switches Temperature control dial Fan control dial This dial controls temperature of the air coming through the system Turn it clockwise for hot red and counterclockwise for cold blue This dial allows variable fan speeds 0 Fan off 1 Low speed 2 Medium low speed 3 Medium high speed 4 High speed 6 6 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a ASA abs P d J94S book Page 7 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System ZA Mode selector switch Air intake selector switch w ac Press the mode selector switch to select This switch controls the source of air airflow mode page 6 4 entering the vehicle A 0 Air conditioner swit
157. n and play the cassette tape press the button again If APC detects 15 seconds of blank space it will automatically advance the tape to the next selection NOTE APC may not operate properly if e A tape was recorded at a low level e A tape has long silent intervals e A tape is a live recording e A tape has very short intervals of less than 3 seconds Repeat play This operation makes it possible to listen to a selection repeatedly Press the repeat button RPT during play The current selection playing will be repeated RPT will be displayed Press the repeat button RPT once again to cancel repeat play NOTE RPT may not operate properly if e A tape was recorded at a low level e A tape has long silent intervals e A tape is a live recording e A tape has very short intervals of less than 3 seconds d P iS J94S book Page 28 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System SS Y Operating the Mini Disc MD Player Display MD play button is AM CD MDITAPE CLOCK Track up Scan button button Track down Fast button orward 2oisca button MD eject MD slot button MD display Display button Repeat button Reverse button Random button Inserting the MD Fast forward Reverse Insert the MD labe
158. n the tire pressure label driver s door but never more than the maximum cold tire pressure shown on the tires 4 9 d g gA abs J94S book Page 10 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips P Gp Y Tire Chains Z CAUTION Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels Install tire chains on steel wheels only Chains may affect handling Don t go faster than 50 km h 30 mph or the chain manufacturer s recommended limit whichever is lower Drive carefully and avoid bumps holes and sharp turns Avoid locked wheel braking Don t use chains on the temporary tire it may result in damage to the vehicle and to the tire Don t use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice The tires and chains could be damaged Check local regulations before using tire chains Install the chains on the front tires Don t use chains on the rear tires Use only SAE Class S chains and make sure they fit Installing the chains 1 Remove the wheel covers or the chain bands will scratch them 2 Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible Always follow the chain manufacturer s instructions 3 Retighten the chains after driving 1 2 1 km 1 4 1 2 mile 4 10 eo e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Driving In Flooded Area A WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes Driving with wet brakes is d
159. nactivation or a fire in the vehicle Be very careful in choosing and installing add on electrical equipment such as mobile telephones two way radios stereo systems and car alarm systems Mazda assumes no responsibility for death injury or expenses that may result from the installation of add on non genuine parts or accessories 9 10 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a Da Iss S d J94S book Page 11 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Warranty Cell Phones A WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver Although not Mazda products use of any electrical devices such as cell phones computers portable radios vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also IN T ties up the driver s hands Use of these devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident If a passenger is unable to use the device pull off the right of way to a safe area before use If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning use a hands free system to at least leave the hands free to drive the vehicle Never use a cell phone or other electrical device while the vehicle is moving and instead concentrate on the full time job of driving 9 11 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D N lt S gt Z W All Zils Customer Information NZ lis J94S book
160. nce Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply If any do apply follow Schedule 2 Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2 e Repeated short distance driving e Driving in dusty conditions e Driving with extended use of brakes e Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used e Driving on rough or muddy roads e Extended periods of idling or low speed operation e Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates NOTE After the described period continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals 8 3 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G g PA g abs Sp Gp 08 fm Page 4 Monday June 25 2001 5 12 PM Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Y Schedule 1 I Inspect and repair clean adjust or replace if necessary Oil permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air blow method R Replace L Lubricate Maintenance Number of months or kilometers miles whichever comes first ee Months 6 2 18 24 30 36 2 48 x1000 Km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Miaintenanee 1000 Miles 7 5 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 52 5 60 Engine valve clearance I Drive belts tension I I Inspect at 96 000km 60 000miles Engine timing belt Replace every 168 000km 105 000miles Engine oil R R R R R R R R
161. ne Oil Level 1 Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface 2 Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature 3 Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan 4 Pull out the dipstick wipe it clean and reinsert it fully 2 0 liter engine 5 Pull it out again and examine the level It s OK between L and F But if it s near at or below L add enough oil to bring the level to F eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance d A CAUTION Don t add engine oil over F This may cause engine damage 6 Make sure the O ring is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick The distance between L and F on the dipstick represents the following L US qt Imp qt 1 0 1 06 0 88 Y Changing Engine Oil and Filter Change engine oil and filter according to Scheduled Maintenance page 8 3 Please act responsibly protect the environment and take used oil to a recycling facility Ask your dealer or a service station for information A WARNING Handling Used Engine Oil Continuous contact with used engine oil is dangerous It could cause skin cancer Always wash with soap and water immediately after changing oil and filter gp Gp J94S book Page 12 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance E Changing engine oil 3 Replace the plug tightly after the oi
162. ne fails to start it may be flooded excessive fuel in the engine Follow this procedure 1 Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there 2 Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there for up to 10 seconds If the engine starts release the key and accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up 3 If the engine fails to start crank it without using the accelerator for up to 10 seconds 7 12 e ae Form No 8Q50 EA 01G o Jump Starting Jump starting is dangerous if done incorrectly So follow the procedure carefully If you feel unsure about jump starting we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work A WARNING Battery Related Explosion Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous Hydrogen gas produced during normal battery operation could ignite and cause the battery to explode An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery Jump starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous It may rupture or explode causing serious injury Don t jump start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level Z CAUTION Use only a 12 V booster system You can damage a 12 V starter ignition system and other electrical parts beyond repair with a
163. ng in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is dangerous You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable Don t make any modifications to the supplemental restraint system This includes installing trim badges or anything else over the air bag storage areas It also includes installing extra electric equipment on or near system components or wiring An Authorized Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of front seats It is important to protect the side air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection Using Seat Covers Using a seat cover on the front seats is dangerous In a severe side collision the seat covers could interfere with the side air bag inflation and serious injuries could result Never use seat covers on the front seats Z CAUTION To prevent damage to the side air bag wiring don t place luggage or other objects under the front seats NOTE e When an air bag deploys a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released Neither is likely to cause injury however the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction e Sho
164. ng the added protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous Furthermore the bag could be cut open spewing exhaust Do not hang net bags map pouches or back pads with side straps on the front seats Always keep the side air bag storage areas in your front seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision Hot Air Bag Inflators Hot air bag inflators are dangerous Immediately after inflation the inflators in the steering wheel dashboard or the seatbacks are very hot You could get burned Don t touch the internal components of the air bag storage areas after the bags have inflated Installation of Front End Equipment Installation of front end equipment such as frontal protection bar kangaroo bar bull bar push bar etc snowplow or winches is dangerous The air bag crash sensor system could be affected This could cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly or it could prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident Front occupants could be seriously injured Never install any front end equipment to your vehicle Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e i J94S book Page 28 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM il S Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Z WARNING Suspension Adjustment Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous If the vehicle s height or the suspension is changed the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision resulti
165. ns Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels The common gasoline blend that can be used with your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 Gasoline containing alcohol such as ethanol or methanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty e Gasohol containing more than 10 ethanol e Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol e Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol 4 d j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Iss d AN WV 5 NZ hss J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system the catalytic converter is part of this system that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements A WARNING Parking Over Things That Burn Parking over or near anything inflammable such as dry grass is dangerous Even with the engine turned off the exhaust system could ignite it because the exhaust system gets very hot during normal use A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death Never park over or near anything inflammable Z CAUTION Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the conv
166. ntrol system Y Not Using for a Long Period Run the air conditioner at least once a month to keep internal parts lubricated 6 2 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss S d J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation IN T ti Close amp Y Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knobs and vents Adjusting the amount of airflow These vents can be opened by rotating the vertical wheels up or closed by rotating them down NOTE When using the air conditioner mist may come out from the vents This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled 6 3 aa 4 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a 4A abs J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System D V Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents ily Y Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents A aS A o ZVA d gt Form No 8Q50 EA 01G gp Gp J94S book Page 5 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System Y Oscillating Air Vent The air from the center ventilation vent can automatica
167. o opening To fully open the window automatically push the switch completely down To stop the window partway pull up the switch and then release it Y Operating the Passenger Power Windows The passenger windows may be opened or closed by the power window master control switches on the driver s door Right rear window ye e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G To open the window push down the switch To close the window pull up the switch Y Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlocked position all power windows on each door can be operated With the lock switch in the locked position only the driver s door power window can be operated Locked position Unlocked position J94S book Page 9 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks IN T E WARNING Hood Y Opening the Hood Unintentional Window Operation P i Unintentional window operation is 1 With the vehicle parked pull the dangerous A person s hands head release handle to unlock the hood or neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury Unless a passenger needs to operate a window keep the power window lock switch in the locked position 2 Pull the safety catch up and lift the hood ap aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G D Iss Ky d iS J94S book Page 10 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks
168. o preserve its finish according to the instructions in this section These steps should be taken immediately after you find water marks on your vehicle s finish Y Paint Chipping Occurrence Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown in the air by another vehicle s tires hits your vehicle How to avoid paint chipping Keeping a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of having your paint chipped by flying gravel Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Maintenance and Care Appearance Care NOTE e The paint chipping zone varies with the speed of the vehicle For example when traveling at 90 km h 56 mph the paint chipping zone is 50 m 164 ft e In low temperatures a vehicle s finish hardens This increases the chance of paint chipping e Chipped paint can lead to rust forming on your Mazda Before this happens repair the damage by using Mazda touch up paint according to the instructions in this section Failure to repair the affected area could lead to serious rusting and expensive repairs 8 41 d Y g 4 AN d Alls J94S book Page 42 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish Read all warnings and cautions Y Maintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration wash yo
169. off the engine Go to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it checked If you shut off the engine while the light is flashing you won t be able to restart it d J94S book Page 18 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System P Gp Y Maintenance NOTE If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer e The keys carry a unique electronic code For this reason and to assure your safety replacement keys require some waiting time to obtain They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer Z CAUTION e To avoid damage to the key do not e Always keep a replacement key in Drop tic k y case one is lost If a key is lost Get the key wet Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field Expose the key to high contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible e If you lose a key an Authorized Mazda Dealer will reset the electronic codes of your remaining keys and immobilizer system Starting the vehicle with a key that has not been reset is not possible temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight When starting the engine do not let the following materials touch the key grip The engine may not start ae Y Modification and Add On pare Boys Equipment Keys for other vehicles equipped qup with an immobilizer system Metal objects that touch or pass
170. omplete service may result in problems This section gives instructions only for items easy to perform As explained in the Introduction page 8 2 several procedure can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage For details read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle If you re unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure have it done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids Please dispose of your waste carefully and with due regard to the environment We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer A WARNING Maintenance Procedures Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedure If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work have it done by a qualified technician Running the Engine Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury Therefore if you must run the engine while working under the hood make certain that you remove all jewelry especially rings bracele
171. on switch is in the LOCK or ACC position a beep will sound when any door is opened Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE Engine starting is controlled by the spark ignition system This system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise 1 Occupants should fasten their seat belts 2 Make sure the parking brake is on 3 Depress the brake pedal 4 Manual transaxle Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral Keep the pedal depressed while cranking the engine NOTE The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not pushed down all the way 5 3 d g gA abs J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving P Gp Automatic transaxle Put the vehicle in park P If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving shift into neutral N NOTE The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N 5 Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold up to 10 seconds at a time until the engine starts Z CAUTION Don t try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time If the engine stalls or fails to start wait 10 seconds before trying again Otherwise you may damag
172. ormation related to the part Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation Iss d j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM a Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior exterior views and part identification of your Mazda Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment including seats seat belt system SRS air bags and child restraint systems Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls opening closing and adjustment of various parts Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort including air conditioning and audio system In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add on equipment Specifications Technical information about your Mazda p Index A ls Form No 8Q50 EA 01G iS J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM ZVA d gt Y J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM s d Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior exterior views and part identification of your Mazda Dashboard
173. ort Audio System P Gp Disc search Press the disc up button DISCA to skip forward to the beginning of the next CD Press the disc down button DISCV to skip back to the beginning of the previous CD Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track Press the scan button SCAN during play to start scan play operation the track number will flash Press the scan button SCAN once again to cancel scan play NOTE If the unit is left in scan normal play will resume where scan was selected Repeat play This feature makes it possible to listen to a selection repeatedly Press the repeat button RPT during play The current selection will be repeated RPT will be displayed Press the repeat button RPT once again to cancel repeat play Random play This feature allows the CD player to randomly select the order of the songs Press the random button RDM during play The next selection will be randomly selected RDM will be displayed Press the random button RDM once again to cancel random play ih Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Iss d W P bs J94S book Page 35 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Y Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display find the cause in the chart If you cannot clear the error indication take the vehic
174. ounterclockwise then remove the Jacking the vehicle with an object wheel under the jack is dangerous The jack Y Mounting the Spare Tire could slip and someone could be g h seriously injured by the jack or the L Remove dirt and grime from the falling vehicle Never place objects mounting surfaces of the wheel and under the jack hub including the hub bolts with a cloth 4 Insert the lug wrench into the jack Form No 8Q50 EA 01G N p J94S book Page 8 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Z WARNING Removing Dirt and Grime from Wheels Hubs and Hub Bolts When changing or replacing a tire not removing dirt and grim from the mounting surfaces of the wheel hub and hub bolts is dangerous The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off resulting in an accident Make sure the mounting surfaces of the wheel hub and lug nuts are clean before changing or replacing tires 2 Mount the spare tire 3 Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward tighten them by hand 7 8 eo A WARNING Applying Oil and Grease to Lug Nuts Bolts Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off resulting in an accident In addition lug nuts and bolts could be damaged if tightened more than necessary Do not apply oil or gr
175. ous internal injuries For maximum protection sit well back and upright Unlocked Seatback A seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision resulting in severe injury After adjusting the seatback at any time even when there are no other passengers rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place 2 3 g d d gt Sp Gp J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats To change the seatback angle lean forward slightly while raising the lever Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever Ar a r Lever Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward A CAUTION When returning a rear reclined seatback to its upright position make sure you support the seatback while operating the seatback lever If the seatback is not supported it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury 2 4 eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G VW Seat Tilt Driver s Seat Manually operated model The seat bottom angle can be adjusted by rotating the dial Electrically operated model Front height adjustment To adjust the front height of the
176. owing refer to Towing Description page 7 15 and Tiedown Hooks page 7 16 and carefully follow the instructions a 4A abs Sp La J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM e Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition Int roduction ne eee 8 2 Introduction se natia os ae a danone dana duduia 8 2 Scheduled Maintenance e eee eee eee nea 8 3 Scheduled Maintenance ee eee nenea ea 8 3 Owner Maintenance eee eee eee nae e aeaenaaa e naaae 8 7 Owner Maintenance Schedule 8 7 Owner Maintenance Precautions 8 8 Engine Compartment Overview ccccce cc eseeeeeeeeeneeeeneee 8 9 ENGINE OI steel e tao cu ca O d aia 8 10 Engine Coolant nie zei catea ee aa ta du nea a A as 8 13 Brake CluteD Elie sn pecete pacat ca cade Fo 8 15 Power Steering Fluid oi 8 17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ATF 8 18 Washer Fluid eee 8 20 Body LubricatiOn ccc soseaua cae dona daca cae cal ca 8 21 Ait FILET eta coate au d goan AS oO a tibi 8 21 Wiper Blades Battery 8 24 Tires nanie 8 25 Tishi Bulbs eino oren n datat 8 29 FUSES orre rer E A NR 8 35 Appearance Carene aaa ce 3 d n da tie 8 40 How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage 0 0 8 40 Exterior Carei isca scie senin ni caca da nl ln 0 8 42 Tnterior Care scanate pasnice ia sereo aT i as 8 45 8 1 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 2 N J94S book Page 2 Sa
177. perating properly E E at a Push this switch once to turn off the TCS e On slippery surfaces such as fresh Push it again to turn the TCS back on snow it will be impossible to achieve high rpm when the traction control system is on Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e d J94S book Page 18 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM N All Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ze NOTE e Ifthe TCS is off when the engine is turned off it automatically activates when the ignition switch is turned on e Leaving the TCS on will provide the best traction 5 18 4 e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 J94S book Page 19 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges s l D gi V Speedometer cceceeeee Odometer and Trip Meter 3 Tachometer sl Sek ae ot oN cautate aa c nas No AU SIU snd cele crs N Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge mean aaa 5 21 GS Fuel Gauges tes a avid aaa uita an keer et eet 5 22 5 19 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 4A abs e SY a J94S book Page 20 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators V Speedometer Odometer The speedometer indicates the speed of When this mode is selected ODO will be the vehicle displayed The odometer records the total distance V Odometer
178. player section This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 6 36 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a 4A abs J94S book Page 37 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM IN T E Interior Lights Y Overhead light OFF Light off DOOR Light on when any door is open ON Light on Y Illuminated Entry System When the switch is in the DOOR position the interior light comes on for e about 30 seconds after the driver s door is unlocked by the transmitter or the door lock switch and the ignition key is removed e about 15 seconds after all doors are closed e about 15 seconds after the key is removed from the i
179. r s name and location 6 Your question s 9 6 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a P AS s l P D iS 09 FM Page 7 Monday July 16 2001 4 26 PM 4 Customer Information Mazda Importer Distributors Importer Distributor Distributor in Each Area s V U S A vV CANADA Mazda North American Operations Mazda Canada Inc 7755 Irvine Center Drive 305 Milner Avenue Suite 400 Irvine CA 92618 2922 U S A Scarborough Ontario M1B 3V4 Canada PO Box 19734 TEL 1 800 263 4680 in Canada Irvine CA 92623 9734 U S A 416 609 9909 outside Canada TEL 1 800 222 5500 in U S A 949 727 1990 outside U S A V PUERTO RICO Plaza Motors Corp Mazda de Puerto Rico PO Box 362722 San Juan Puerto Rico 00936 2722 TEL 787 788 9300 YV GUAM Triple J Motors 157 South Marine Drive Tamuning GUAM 96911 USA P O Box 6066 Tamuning Guam 96931 TEL 671 649 6555 Y SAIPAN Pacific International Marianas Inc d b a Midway Motors P O Box 887 Saipan MP 96950 TEL 670 234 7524 Triple J Saipan Inc d b a Triple J Motors P O Box 500487 Saipan MP 96950 0487 TEL 670 234 7133 3051 Vv AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors Inc P O Box 1120 Pago Pago American Samoa 96799 TEL 684 699 9347 4 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G A W Zs J94S book Page 8 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Warranty Warranties for Your Mazda e New Vehicle Limited Warr
180. r Automatic transaxle s 5 12 Hazard warning eee 5 36 Break in period imune 4 7 Headlights oo ee 5 32 Driving in flooded area 4 10 Flat VG seceta ea e en vessel tatuat 7 3 Hazardous driving ee 4 8 Changing ccascseseerscevedescsssescence 7 5 Money saving suggestions Spare tire and tool storage 7 3 Rocking the vehicle Fluids Trailer towing Classification i e enma 10 4 Winter driving oo eee Owner maintenance nenea 8 7 Foot Brake i ice cata tatea da acei 5 4 E Front seats ini nenea eerie 2 2 Fuel Emergency Starting Filler lid and cap ote 3 14 Flooded engine Gage sis ec te arta a d t 5 22 Jump starting T Requirements 0 0 0 eee nenea 4 2 Push starting mean Tank Capacity camee nenea 10 5 Emergency Towing ccceeceeeees FUSES ees ocara nete ienesis eaaa 8 35 Emission Control System 00 4 4 Panel description 18 37 Engine Replacement cee 8 35 Coolant occ eee Exhaust gas Hood release 071 Lote Rte RR On CR TOR Overheating ceea eee 7 10 Starting Engine Compartment Overview 8 9 Engine Coolant Overheating oes 7 10 Engine Coolant Temperature aU Exes re cata ant d taca dpi Exhaust Gas oo eneanenaeae Exterior Care Eyeglass Holder G Iau SES oo bushels Wat tonne aa aia tra 5 19 Glove BOX rio sie sche mee 6 42 H Hazard Warning Flasher k Hazardous Driving seeen Headlights
181. r coolant nor steam is escaping Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools If this doesn t lower the temperature stop the engine and let it cool 5 Check the coolant level If it s low look for leaks in the radiator hoses and connections heater hoses and connections radiator and water pump If you find a leak or other damage or if coolant is still leaking stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer 2 0 liter en ine f O Engine coolant cate Cooling system cap a e g gA abs gp Gp J94S book Page 11 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Overheating a A PI II II 2 5 liter engine gt Cooling system cap If you find no problems the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious carefully add coolant as required page 8 13 A WARNING Cooling System Caps When the engine and radiator are hot scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury Don t remove either cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot Z CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats have the cooling system inspected The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made Form No 8Q50 EA 01G W All Zils NZ lis J94S book Page 12 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engi
182. r seat belts it may not hold in the critical moment of a crash When ordering an extender only order one that provides the necessary additional length to fasten the seat belt properly Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer for more information 2 16 Z WARNING Unnecessary Use of an Extender Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is dangerous The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly In an accident the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured Only use the extender when it is required to fasten the seat belt properly Using an Improper Extender Using a seat belt extender that is for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could be seriously injured in an accident Only use the extender provided for you and for the particular vehicle and seat NEVER use the extender in a different vehicle or seat Using an Extender That is Too Long Using an extender that is too long is dangerous The seat belt will not fit properly In an accident the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured Don t use the extender or choose one shorter in length if the distance between the extender s buckle and the center of the user s body is less than 15cm 6 in Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ZVA d gt Sp Li E J94S book
183. r some other protective compound 8 43 Cas J94S book Page 44 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Appearance Care gp Gp Z CAUTION Don t use steel wool abrasive cleaners or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic Z WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes 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 Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is agents on chrome plated or anodized aluminum parts This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration Y Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice and normal snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody If Y Aluminum Wheel Maintenance not removed they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though these parts may be coated with anti corrosive material A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels Special care is needed to protect this coating NOTE Thoroughly flush the underbody and wheel housings with lukewarm or cold water at the end of each winter Try also to do this every month e Don t
184. r touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection when handling or working around halogen bulbs Do not touch the glass surface Children and Halogen Bulbs Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous Serious injuries could be caused by dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it some other way Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children 8 30 oe Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Y Replacing a Headlight Bulb 1 Make sure the headlight switch is off 2 Lift the hood and find the bulb in the rear of the headlight body 3 2 5 liter engine Remove the bolts and the coolant reservoir 4 Detach the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing the tabs and pulling it to the rear J94S book Page 31 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM y AY E 5 Pull off the sealing cover 6 Unhook the bulb retaining spring Sealing cover 7 Swing the retaining spring out and away to free the headlight bulb 8 Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it straight back 9 Replace the bulb 10 Install in the reverse order of removal NOTE e When reinstalling the sealing cover make sure faces up e Use the protective cover and carton to dispose of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of children Form No 8Q50 EA 01G aa Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8 31
185. rake System Warning Light BRAKE This warning has the following functions Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position It goes off when the parking brake is fully released Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released you may have a brake problem Drive to the side of the road and park off the right of way You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or that it may go closer to the floor In either case it will take longer to stop the vehicle 1 With the engine stopped check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required page 8 15 2 After adding fluid check the light again If the warning light remains on or if the brakes do not operate properly do not drive the vehicle Have it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer Even if the light goes off have your brake system inspected as soon as possible Form No 8Q50 EA 01G A WARNING Brake Warning Light Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time If this light remains on have the brakes inspected immediately Don t drive with this light on and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible VW Seat Belt Warning Light Beep If
186. ring Wheel and Mirrors SS 2 Depress the switch in the appropriate Push the lever forward for day driving direction Pull it back to reduce glare from headlights S adjusting switch Day 7 Day Night lever Night After adjusting the mirror lock the control by rotating the switch to the middle position A WARNING Mirror defroster Blocked View To turn on the mirror defroster turn the Cargo stacked higher than the ignition on and push the rear window seatbacks is dangerous It can block defroster switch page 5 35 your view in the rearview mirror Y Rearview Mirror With Day which might cause you to hit Galie car when changing lanes Don t stack Night Function things higher than the seatbacks Before driving adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window Do this with the day night lever in the day position b j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G d gt Sp Gp J94S book Page 23 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors E NOTE If your forward view is obstructed by the mirror or the sunvisor hits the mirror adjust the mirror stay to the center horizontal position View from above Stay Side view A tay Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 2001 1 04 PM sp J94S book Page 24 Saturday June 23 ail AWA ud Sp Gp J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23
187. rite a letter please address it to the following Attn Customer Assistance which corresponds with your state REGIONAL OFFICE AREAS COVERED Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 2922 All states P O Box 19734 Irvine CA 92623 9734 This way we can be sure to respond to you as efficiently as possible That is our goal If you live outside the U S A please contact your nearest Mazda Distributor 9 2 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G g D N M gt Z V J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Customer Information Customer Assistance g Z E Customer Assistance Canada W Satisfaction Review Process Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition In our experience any questions problems or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda or any other general service transactions are most effectively resolved by your dealer If the cause of your dissatisfaction cannot adequately be addressed by normal dealership procedures we recommend that you take the following steps Y STEP 1 Contact the Mazda Dealer Discuss the matter with a member of dealership management If the Service Manager has already reviewed your concerns contact the owner of the dealership or its General Manager Y STEP 2 Contact the Mazda Regiona
188. rive oo Shift lock system Transaxle ranges B Battery Emergency starting 0 0 eee 7 12 Maintenance Specifications Beeps Ignition key reminder 5 31 Lights on reminder 0 0000 5 31 Before Starting the Engine 4 6 After getting in Before getting in Body Lubrication ceea Brake Clutch B Brakes Anti lock brake system ABS 5 6 Foot brake veresre tekni 5 4 Pad wear indicator nenea 5 7 Parking brake Warning light Break In Period Bulb Replacement 0 0 0 0 cesses C Capacities ieena Carbon Monoxide Catalytic Converter Cell Phones z Center Console w cccce eee Center Pocket wo Child Restraint Child restraint precautions 2 18 Installing child restraint SYSTEMS cea el ceea atata 2 21 Child Safety Lock for Rear Door 3 5 Climate Control System ce 6 2 Gas specifications ce 10 6 Courtesy Light Cruise Control Cup Holders oo mn Customer Assistance c eee 9 2 D Dashboard Illumination 5 22 Daytime Running Lights 5 33 Defroster Rear window Dimensions ae Door Locks sssi iriserai Driving In Flooded Area 4 10 e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G bs g is J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM gp Gp Index D F Driving Tips eseese 4 7 Flashe
189. rror page 2 9 page 3 22 Yy Vanity mirror page 6 44 Side air bags gt Front seats page 2 25 page 2 2 1 3 ZVA d gt aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G P i J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM N A Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Fuel filler lid gt page 3 14 Child safety lock gt page 3 5 Windshield wiper blades p page 8 22 Hood page 3 9 lt q Rear window defroster page 5 35 High mount brake light page 8 33 m e Trunk lid page 3 10 License plate lights page 8 33 d Reverse lights page 8 33 Brake lights Taillights page 8 33 L d Rear turn signal lights page 8 33 Power windows page 3 7 Doors and keys page 3 2 e d Tires page 8 25 d Outside mirrors page 3 21 Headlights p gt page 8 30 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G lt q Front turn signal lights Parking lights page 8 32 I5 g is Sp Gp J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment including seats seat belt system SRS air bags and child restraint systems Seats ss i Front Seats REAL SCE e ca iei aa a AA De date used za Cada Ree 00 Seat Belt Systems cecene ceace deea atena ae ad as s 2 9 Seat Belt Precautions cccececcscsseceseeseeseeeceeseeseeseeeeeeeeseeeees 2 9
190. ry tuning The Ban lection A Band selection easiest way to tune stations is to set them Choose AM by pressing the AM button on preset channels AM and FM by pressing the FM1 2 button FM1 2 NOTE The selected mode will be indicated If If the power supply is interrupted fuse FM stereo is being received ST will be blows or the battery is disconnected displayed the preset channels will be canceled NOTE Manual tuning Turning the manual tuning knob will Tithe FM broadcast signal becomes change the frequency higher or lower weak reception automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise and the ST indicator will go out gt e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 P a J94S book Page 25 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button A X will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button the frequency will continue changing without stopping Scan tuning Press the scan button SCAN to automatically sample strong stations Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds To hold a station merely press the scan button SCAN again during this interval Preset channel tuning The six preset channels can be used to store 6 AM and 12 FM stations 1 To set a channel first select AM FM1 or FM2 T
191. s Clean it with a leather cleaner or mild soap Wipe it with a damp soft cloth then dry and buff it with a dry soft cloth Fabric Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner Clean it with a mild soap solution good for upholstery and carpets Remove fresh spots immediately with a fabric spot cleaner 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 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Z CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners and procedures Others may affect appearance and fire resistance Y Cleaning 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 A WARNING Damaged Seat Belt Using damaged seat belts is dangerous In a collision damaged belts cannot provide adequate protection Have your Authorized Mazda Dealer replace damaged belts immediately Y Cleaning 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 A CAUTION Don t scrape or
192. s are thin and may easily break e When inserting the MD make sure the MD label is facing up and the MD is e Do not leave a cassette tape in the tape oriented to the insertion slot in the player slot when not in use Remove it direction of the arrow If not inserted completely to permit the slot door to correctly the MD will be ejected or close and to protect the mechanism may remain stuck in the MD deck from dust e Store cassette tape away from extreme heat magnetic fields and direct sunlight Protect the exposed cassette tape from dirt and damage Store cassette tapes in their original cases or other protective cases e Insert only cassette tapes into the slot If objects other than cassette tapes are e Do not touch the internal part of the inserted they may damage the player MD If the MD shutter is slid open for no reason it may be broken s e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Y 4 SS J94S book Page 15 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM e Store MDs in their cases and away from direct sunlight e Do not insert fingers or foreign objects in the MD insertion slot as it could damage the MD deck Y Operating Tips for CD Player In Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold the CD or optical components prism and lens in the CD player changer may become clouded with condensation At this time the CD
193. s on while you re driving the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction If this occurs your brakes will function AN WARNING normally as if the vehicle had no ABS Should this happen consult an Authorized Self Servicing the Air Bag Systems Mazda Dealer as soon as possible Self servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous An air bag could accidentally activate or become disabled This could cause serious injuries Never tamper with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs 5 28 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Sp Gp J94S book Page 29 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E Y Immobilizer System Warning Security Indicator Light gt Immobilizer system warning light When the key is in the ignition switch this light serves as the immobilizer system warning light If the immobilizer system is working properly the light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position The light will go out when confirmation by the immobilizer system is completed If the light flashes rapidly fails to come on or comes on and stays on it indicates a system malfunction If any of these occur contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible Security indicator light When there is no key in the ignition switch and the theft deterrent system has been armed the light will flash once every 3 seconds This indicates t
194. ssion control system has a problem e The fuel filler cap is missing or not This warning light in the fuel gauge tightened securely signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty Get fuel as soon as possible MZ e o 9 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G P bs J94S book Page 28 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beeps If the check engine light flashes continuously decrease your speed and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible NOTE When the engine is jump started to charge the battery uneven rpm occurs Y Door Ajar Warning Light and the ABS warning light comes on This is due to a weak battery not a malfunction Recharge the battery V Air Bag System Warning Light This warning light comes on when any 9 e door or trunk isn t securely closed p YV ABS Warning Light If the air bagseat belt pretensioner system is OK the warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked After about 6 seconds it goes out A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes stays on or doesn t come on at all If any of these occur consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible The system may not work in an accident The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position If the ABS warning light stay
195. t IN T E Before using the rear center lap shoulder with Only One Buckle belt make sure tongue A and anchor gt buckle B are fastened Fastening the rear center seat belt with only one buckle is dangerous If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle either tongue A and anchor buckle B or tongue C and anchor buckle D is fastened the seat belt cannot provide full protection In a sudden stop or collision the user could slide under the belt and suffer serious injuries Always make sure that both pairs of seat belt tongues and buckles are fastened properly Positioning the Shoulder Portion of V Fastening the Seat Belt the Seat Belt 2 Improper positioning of the shoulder 1 Grasp the buckle D and tongue C portion of the seat belt is dangerous An improperly positioned belt will provide little or no protection in a 3 Insert the tongue C into the buckle collision Always make sure the D until you hear a click shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck but never under your arm on your neck or on your upper arm 2 Slowly pull out the lap shoulder belt 2 14 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss Cy d Sp Li J94S book Page 15 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM E 4 Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your body A WARNING Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt The lap por
196. t out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode When you remove the child restraint system be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts 2 22 e o Form No 8Q50 EA 01G If your child restraint system requires the use of a tether strap hook and tighten the tether strap by following the manufacturer s instructions For rear center seat For rear right seat ie A WARNING Child Restraint Tether Usage Using the tether to secure anything but a child restraint system is dangerous This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child restraint system J94S book Page 23 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM VW If You Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat at least put the smallest in the rear seat and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder Do not put rear facing child restraint systems on the front passenger s seat This seat is also not set up for tethered child restraint systems put them in one of the three rear seat positions set up with tether anchors Don t allow anyone to sleep against the right front door if you have an optional side air bag it could cause serious injuries to an out of position occupant
197. t systems are designed to provide only supplemental protection for the driver and front seat passenger Seat belts must still be worn Without seat belt usage the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident Seat belt usage is necessary to e Keep the passenger away from an inflating air bag e Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is not designed for air bag inflation such as roll over or rear impact e Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal or side collisions that are not severe enough to activate the air bags e Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle e Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an accident because the air bags provide no protection to these parts e Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle Small children those under 18 kg 40 1b should be protected by a child restraint system page 2 18 2 25 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G g PA g abs a J94S book Page 26 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags A WARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous Alone air bags may not prevent serious injuries The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only during a frontal side or near frontal collision of at least moderate force Vehicle occupants should always we
198. tethered child restraint systems can only be 1 Secure the child restraint system with accommodated in the three positions on the lap portion of the lap shoulder belt the rear seat See the instructions on the child restraint system for belt routing instructions 2 To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor A WARNING Tethered Child Restraint Systems Work Only on Rear Seat Installation of a tether equipped child restraint system in the front passenger s seat defeats the safety design of the system and will result in an increased chance of serious injury if the child restraint system goes forward without benefit of being tethered Place tether equipped child restraint systems where there are tether anchors 4 aps Form No 8Q50 EA 01G ASA d P iS J94S book Page 22 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint SS 3 Push the child restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode If the belt does not lock the seat down tight repeat this step NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child restraint system You should not be able to pull the shoulder bel
199. the temperature control set to the cold position will cause the outside of the glass to fog up Your vision will be hampered which could lead to a serious accident Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when using the Wy position NOTE e For maximum defrosting set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position and the fan control dial to position 4 e If warm air is desired at the floor set the mode selector switch to the i position e Inthe W or position the outside air is automatically selected The air intake selector switch cannot be changed to the recirculated air position 6 10 V Dehumidifying With Air Conditioner S74 si G MAX AICS o AIC Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows 1 Set the mode selector switch to the desired position 2 Set the air intake selector switch to the outside air position indicator light off 3 Set the temperature control dial to the desired position 4 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed 5 Turn on the air conditioner I5 4 i a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G p g Ki Z J94S book Page 11 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Y Rear Window Antenna The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals A CAUTION When
200. the battery from running down avoid using the power adjust when the engine is stopped The adjuster uses a great amount of electric power Don t use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time 2 2 WV Seat Slide Manually operated model Z WARNING Driver s Seat Adjustment Adjusting the driver s seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is stopped To move a seat forward or backward raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever C Lever N Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward EA e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Y g 4 SS one a J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM eo Electrically operated model To slide the seat move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it Release the switch at the desired position Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Essential Safety Equipment Seats WV Seat Recline A WARNING Reclining Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don t get the full protection from seat belts During sudden braking or a collision you can slide under the lap belt and suffer seri
201. the cap still removed flush out the system with using a cloth turn the cap and running water remove it 2 Only when the engine is cool loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable container 4 Drain the system completely and retighten the plug e j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 LW iis NZ N J94S book Page 15 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM 5 Fill the radiator to the top of the filler neck and then the coolant reservoir to F with as much ethylene glycol based coolant and water as necessary to provide protection from freezing and corrosion In extremely cold climates add the amount recommended by the coolant manufacturer 6 Reinstall the cooling system cap 7 Run the engine at idle for about 10 minutes 8 Then do this e Run the engine at 2 500 rpm for about 5 minutes e Increase the engine speed to 3 000 rpm for about 5 seconds and then release the accelerator e Do this 4 or 5 times e Make sure the engine temperature gauge does not reach the HOT zone After turning off the engine inspect the drain plug and the water hoses for leaks 9 After the engine has cooled remove the cooling system cap and inspect the coolant level If it s low repeat steps 5 to 8 Because this procedure requires technical expertise we recommend that it be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer NOTE Mixing green coolant with orange
202. ting CDs from desired tray number 1 Press and hold the CD eject button 4 for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard 2 Press the channel preset button for the desired CD number within 5 seconds after the beep is heard 3 Pull out the CD eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e Interior Comfort Audio System Multiple ejection 1 Press and hold the CD eject button 4 for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard 2 Wait 5 seconds or press the CD eject button A again within 5 seconds after the beep is heard 3 Pull out the CD then the next CD will be ejected NOTE e CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number e All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously e CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off Press and hold the CD eject button for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject Playing Press the CD play button CD to start playing when a CD is in the unit Fast forward Reverse Press and hold the fast forward button gt gt to advance through a track at high speed Press and hold the reverse button lt lt to reverse through a track at high speed Track search Press the track up button A once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track Press the track down button W once to skip back to the beginning of the current track J94S book Page 34 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comf
203. tion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous In a collision this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area causing serious injury Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible Y Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle ZA ba aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Y Unfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object in the anchor buckle B slot such as a key Z CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the rear left seatback Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt buckle and seatback Y Fastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Grasp tongue A and insert it into the anchor buckle B until you hear a click It is now secure for passenger use NOTE After returning the rear left seatback to its upright position fasten the lap portion of the belt 2 15 l e r d gt gp Gp J94S book Page 16 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough even when fully extended a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat Even if it plugs into othe
204. to make a replacement key Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place but not in the vehicle If your key is lost consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks A WARNING Unattended Children and Pets Leaving a child or an animal unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous In hot weather temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death Always take all children and animals with you or leave a responsible person with them Keys and Children Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed They could play with power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in your vehicle with children Unlocked Doors Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle are dangerous Passengers can fall out if a door is accidentally opened and can more easily be thrown out in an accident So keep all doors locked when driving NOTE Always remove the key from the ignition switch close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended This discourages intruders and thieves d J94S book Page 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks P Gp Y Locking Unlocking with Key
205. to the holder and in the recessed position Not securing the handle this way could allow it to snag luggage in the trunk and open the trunk lid i ae a d P i J94S book Page 14 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM CI J Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel Filler Lid and Cap Y Fuel Filler Lid WARNING To open pull up the remote fuel filler lid release Fuel Spray Fuel spray is dangerous Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness when ingested Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly When removing the fuel cap Remote fuel filler loosen the cap slightly and wait for lid relese any hissing to stop Then remove it Fuel Vapor Ri Fuel vapor is dangerous It could be Y Fuelkiller ap ignited by sparks or flames causing To remove the filler cap turn it serious burns and injuries Before counterclockwise refueling stop the engine and always keep sparks and flames away from the To replace the filler cap turn it clockwise filler neck until it clicks A CAUTION ai N Open Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent available at Authorized Mazda Dealers 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 Close aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G
206. ts watches and necklaces and all neckties scarves and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fan Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON position is dangerous The cooling fan could come on unexpectedly even when the engine isn t running You could be seriously injured by the fan Turn the ignition switch off and remove the key from the ignition switch when you inspect the engine 8 8 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G a D Iss Ky d J94S book Page 9 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM IN T Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview 2 0 liter engine Air filter Brake Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick only for automatic Y Z transaxle MF L CY Windshield washer LRA 5 o LL NNA fluid reservoir tl eS Yel ip j Ls ZI RE X Power steering fluid reservoir Fuse block ST Al a IP La Nisa S Say RS Engine coolant Battery reservoir Cooling system cap Engine oil filler cap 2 5 liter engine Air filter Cooling system cap Brake Clutch fluid reservoir Automatic transaxle fluid level Engine oil dipstick dipstick only for automatic 3 A CHS La transaxle Power steering fluid 6 GA XS reservoir N AS A ev TRN Fuse block Battery Winds
207. turday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Introduction RY Z Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance If you re unsure about any procedure it describes we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer Factory trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your Mazda inadequate incomplete and insufficient servicing may result in problems This could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries For expert advice and quality service consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as prescribed Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance as opposed to defective materials or authorized Mazda workmanship will not be honored Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda s original equipment may perform maintenance But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts 8 2 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G 4A abs e WZ i J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance g E Scheduled Maintena
208. ture that allows you to increase your current speed in increments of 1 6 km h 1 mph by a momentary tap of the RESUME ACCEL button Multiple taps will increase your vehicle speed 1 6 km h 1 mph for each tap Accelerate to the desired speed Press the SET COAST button and release it immediately bs 4 Y E eo J94S book Page 15 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on Greater speed will not interfere with it or change the set speed Take your foot off the accelerator to return to the set speed To Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET COAST button and hold it The vehicle will gradually slow Release the button at the speed you want Your vehicle has a tap down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1 6 km h 1 mph by a momentary tap of the SET COAST button Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1 6 km h 1 mph for each tap Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Y To Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 40 km h 25 mph If some other method besides the CRUISE MAIN was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RESUME ACCEL button is pressed If vehicle speed is below 40 km h 25 mph increase the vehicle speed up to 40 km h
209. uld you sell your Mazda we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems and that familiarization with all instructions about them from the Owner s Manual is important 2 28 e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 V J94S book Page 29 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags AN S Air Bag System Description The supplemental restraint systems SRS have two basic subsystems e The air bag system with inflators and air bags e The electric system with crash sensors and diagnostic module The air bags are mounted in the following locations the center of the steering wheel the passenger side of the dashboard and in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks They are out of sight until activated Inflator and air bag Inflators and air bags Side crash sensor Crash sensors and diagnostic module SAS unit Inflator and air bag Le Y How the Air Bags Work Side crash sensor When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal or side impact of greater than moderate force an electrical current is sent to the inflators Gases are produced to inflate the air bags and after the inflation the air bags quickly deflate The air bags will function only once After that the air bags will not work again and must be replaced Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems P AS s l Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e i J94S book Page 30 Saturd
210. une to the station you want 2 Depress a channel preset button for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard The preset channel number and station frequency will be displayed The station is now held in the memory 3 Repeat this operation for the other stations and bands you want to store To tune one in the memory select AM FM1 or FM2 and then press its channel preset button The station frequency and the channel number will be displayed Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If the power supply is interrupted fuse blows or the battery is disconnected the preset channels will be canceled Auto memory tuning This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known Additional AM FM stations can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels Press and hold the auto memory button AUTO M for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard the system will automatically scan and temporarily store the six strongest stations of each selected band in that area After scanning is completed the strongest station will be tuned and its frequency displayed Press and release the auto memory button AUTO M to recall stations from the auto stored stations One stored station will be selected each time its frequency and channel number will be displayed NOTE If no stations can be tuned after scanning operations A will be displaye
211. ur Mazda thoroughly and frequently at least once a month with lukewarm or cold water If the vehicle is washed improperly the paint surface could be scratched Here are some examples of how scratching could occur Scratches occur on the paint surface when e The vehicle is washed without first rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter e The vehicle is washed with a rough dry or dirty cloth e The vehicle is washed at a car wash that uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff e Cleansers or wax containing abrasives are used NOTE e Mazda is not responsible for scratches caused by automatic car washes or improper washing e Scratches are more noticeable on vehicles with darker paint finishes 8 42 eo To minimize scratches on the vehicle s paint finish e Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter using lukewarm or cold water before washing e Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water and a soft cloth when washing the vehicle Do not use a nylon cloth e Rub gently when washing or drying the vehicle e Take your vehicle only to a car wash that keeps its brushes well maintained e Don t use abrasive cleansers or wax that contain abrasives Z CAUTION e Don t 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
212. ure NOTE Gauge e Only the trip meters record tenths of The engine coolant temperature gauge kilometers miles shows the temperature of the engine e The trip record will be erased when coolant The power supply is interrupted blown fuse or the battery is Normal range disconnected e The vehicle is driven over 999 9 km mile ay 7 Y Tachometer c H The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute _E rpm If the needle exceeds normal range toward H it indicates overheating Z CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage page 7 10 Red zone 2 0 liter engine 2 5 liter engine Z CAUTION Don t run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE This may cause severe engine damage aps a e Form No 8Q50 EA 01G I5 4 J94S book Page 22 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM SB d Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators V Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank We recommend keeping the tank over 1 4 full When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E refuel as soon as possible Bw Warning light e a i Y Dashboard Illumination When the parking lights or headlights are on rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the brightness of the dashboard lights b j Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Iss d A
213. washing the inside rear window use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water gently wiping the antenna lines Use of glass cleaning products could damage the antenna eo Form No 8Q50 EA 01G al Interior Comfort Audio System Operating Tips for Audio System Y Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere Therefore they can reach longer distances than FM signals Because of this two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time Ionosphere Station 1 Station 2 FM characteristics An FM broadcast range is usually about 40 50 km 25 30 miles from the source Because of extra coding needed to break the sound into two channels stereo FM has even less range than monaural non stereo FM N amp FM Station 40 50 km 25 30 miles Ne 6 11 g P AS s l a J94S book Page 12 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Signals from an FM transmitter are Flutter Skip noise similar to beams of light because they do not bend around corners but they do reflect Unlike AM signals FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon Therefore FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible with AM reception Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings mountains and
214. wise one turn each but don t remove any until the tire has been raised off the ground 1 Pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench NOTE 3 Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being Force the end of the wrench firmly changed between wheel and cover or removal will be difficult Z CAUTION Align the notch on the wheel cover with the valve stem when installing it Damage could occur during installation if the wheel cover is not properly aligned Cas Form No 8Q50 EA 01G Sp Gp J94S book Page 7 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 5 Turn the lug wrench clockwise until A WARNING the tire just clears the ground less than 25 mm 1 in Before removing the lug E Incorrect Jacking Position nuts make sure your Mazda is firmly Attempting to jack the vehicle in in position and that it cannot slip or positions other than those TONE recommended in this manual is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual Improper Jack Using a jack that isn t designed for your Mazda is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone Use only the jack provided with your Mazda 6 Remove the lug nuts by turning them Placing Objects Under the Jack c
215. y disc with a peel off or seal on it Form No 8Q50 EA 01G e J94S book Page 18 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System D S 6 18 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G o ZVA d gt J94S book Page 19 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Sp als In dash CD Changer onsen FM1 2 AM cD MD TAPE crock AN H SCAN SEEK TRACK APC M m AUTO M gt VOL 1piscv 2osca apr ARROS 5 a Gem TUNE push POWER o o push AUDIO CONTI Illustration is of a representative audio unit Cassette Tape Player Mini Disc MD Player Power Volume Sound Controls cccccecssesseescescseescseescsessceessessceeecsesseeesseesesessesesseeessesesees 6 20 CN OG Kee sa oaza n a hau oct as chavs pasa io dea ae Ottea a daria duet au ta da otto deodata aaa pt 6 22 Operating the Radio Sistre ec cauta beat igien d ie 6 24 Operating the Cassette Tape Player e nenea nenea nana en ea tii 6 26 Operating the Mini Disc MD Player 0 0 nenea nenea anna nana nenea 6 28 Operating the Compact Disc CD Player e anemie en ae 6 30 Operating the In Dash CD Changer eee nana nenea nana une 6 32 Error Indications teatre nic dai a i ad ago dacia on de da ta a i dura ta a 6 35 6 19
216. y road is dangerous A WARNING Jacking a Vehicle Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire and never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a Jack Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is dangerous The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious injury Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by jack Form No 8Q50 EA 01G o In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it Park on a level surface off the right of way and firmly set the parking brake Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park P a manual transaxle in reverse R and turn off the engine 3 Turn on the hazard warning flasher Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic Remove the jack tool and spare tire page 7 3 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire When blocking a front wheel place the block in front of the tire When blocking a rear wheel place the block behind the tire d J94S book Page 6 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire P Gp V Removing a Flat Tire 2 Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclock
217. ype DOHC 16V in line 4 cyl DOHC 24V V6 6 cyl BorexStroke 83 0 x 92 0mm 3 27 x 3 62 in 84 5 x 74 2mm 3 33 x 2 92 in Displacement 1 991 ml 1 991 cc 121 5 cu in 2 496 ml 2 496 cc 152 3 cu in Compression ratio 9 1 9 5 V Electrical System Model a P A Item 2 0 liter engine 2 5 liter engine Battery Maintenance free 12V 48AH SHR Alternator 12V 80A 12V 90A Starter 12V 1 0 kW 12V 1 7 kW 12V 1 6 kW 2 Spark plug NGK BKRS5E 11 BKR6E 11 number DENSO KI6PR U11 K20PR U11 PKJ16CR8 PKJ20CR8 Spark plug gap 1 0 1 1 mm 0 040 0 043 in 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in I Manual transaxle 2 Automatic transaxle Y Lubricant Quality Lubricant Classification API Service ILSAC SG Energy Conserving II Engine oil i SH Energy Conserving II GF I SJ GF II SL GF III Any temperature API Service GL 4 or GL 5 SAE 75W 90 Above 50 F 10 C API Service GL 4 or GL 5 SAE 80W 90 2 0 liter engine ATF M II or equivalent e g Mercon 2 5 liter engine ATF M II or equivalent e g Dexron III Power steering fluid ATF M III or equivalent e g Dexron II Brake clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT 3 Manual transaxle oil Automatic transaxle fluid Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on 8 10 10 4 aa Form No 8Q50 EA 01G JA S d e K p J94S book Page 5 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Sp

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