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Mazda 2003 B2300 Owner's Manual

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Warning and control lights
AM/FM stereo with CD
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3
Windshield wiper/washer control
Speed control (Cruise control)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Power windows...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing Roadside Emergencies Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Overheating Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing Customer Assistance...
  • Page 3 Mazda Motor Corporation. Mazda may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Mazda Motor Corporation...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving For more information on Mazda Motor Corporation and its products visit the following website: In the United States: www.mazdausa.com In Canada: www.mazda.ca...
  • Page 5 Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by a bold WARNING statement. These comments should be read and observed.
  • Page 6 This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or near crash event. This stored information may be read out and used by: Mazda Motor Company. service and repair facilities. law enforcement or government agencies.
  • Page 7 Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNING: Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be and is turned OFF.
  • Page 8 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert Protecting the Environment Air Bag-Front Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist...
  • Page 9 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was accurate at the time of printing. Mazda may change the contents without notice. Introduction Power Window Lockout Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature...

  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster Instrument panel dimmer/dome light control (pg. 39) Headlamp control (pg. 38) CHECK GAGE CHECK ENGINE CHECK FUEL BRAKE Turn signal and wiper/washer Driver air bag control (pg. 40) Parking brake release (pg. 116) * If equipped Instrument cluster (pg.
  • Page 11 Instrument Cluster Audio system 4wd control* (pg. 19) Auxiliary power point (pg. 125) (pg. 49) Fog lamp control (pg. 38) Cigar lighter Passenger air bag Climate control system deactivate switch (pg. 35) (pg. 88) * if equipped...

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works.
  • Page 13 If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. CHECK NOTE: The light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted ENGINE with the engine running. WARNING: Never refuel vehicle with the engine running. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
  • Page 14 Instrument Cluster WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has...
  • Page 15 Instrument Cluster Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and DOOR any door is open. AJAR Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the transmission control switch (TCS). If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

  • Page 16: Gauges

    Instrument Cluster Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
  • Page 17 WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap and/or the radiator cap while the engine is running or hot, this may result in serious burns. Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.
  • Page 18 Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked by your authorized Mazda dealership. Fuel gauge: Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank.

  • Page 19: Entertainment Systems

    AM/FM STEREO PUSH TONE 1. Seek: Press to find the next strong station down/up the frequency band. 2. Tune: Press manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM;...
  • Page 20 Entertainment Systems 5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels. 6. Tone: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade appears on the display. Turn the volume control to raise/lower the levels, or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back (if equipped).
  • Page 21 AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO 14 15 16 17 18 VOL - PUSH ON BASS TREB SEEK TUNE DISCS 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the front/rear speakers. 3.
  • Page 22 Entertainment Systems 5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD. 6. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to bring louder and softer levels into more comfortable listening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display. 7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the tracks on the CD in random order.
  • Page 23 14. CD: Press to enter CD mode or to play a CD already loaded into the system. 15. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 16. Bass: Press increase/decrease the bass output. 17. Treble: Press increase/decrease the treble output.
  • Page 24 Entertainment Systems 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK for previous/next strong station, or track of current disc. 2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance.
  • Page 25 Fade: Press FADE; then press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off, Traffic, Program type, Show type and Compression modes. Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data).
  • Page 26 Entertainment Systems AUTOSTORE will flash on the display. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
  • Page 27 MACH MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 3. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable radio stations, CD or MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.
  • Page 28 Entertainment Systems 5. EJ (Eject): Press to stop and eject a disc. If a disc is ejected and not removed, the player will automatically reload the disc and return to radio mode. 6. COMP (Compression): In CD and MP3 mode, press to adjust the soft and loud sounds together for a more consistent listening level.
  • Page 29 13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 14. CD door: Insert a CD with the label side up. 15. Tune/Directory: Press TUNE to change the radio frequency down/up or change the MP3 directories.
  • Page 30 Entertainment Systems 21. Treble: Press decrease/increase the treble output. MP3 FUNCTIONS Your audio system is equipped with MP3 capability which allows you to listen to songs in MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory mode. To engage MP3 flat file mode, insert an MP3 disc. If an MP3 disc is already present in the player, press the CD control.
  • Page 31 ERROR MESSAGES You may experience an error message for the following situations: NO DISC when the CD control is pressed and there is not a CD present. DISC ERR when there is a damaged or unreadable disc. Such as, data discs containing no .mp3 files, or for data discs containing more than 255 files or directories.
  • Page 32 Entertainment Systems This hierarchy is an example of a more complex directory structure. While you are capable of setting up many directory levels when burning a CD, the MACH MP3 music system will display the structure as if it were only one level deep. Therefore, the system will condense the complex hierarchy into a structure similar to the...
  • Page 33 RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can effect radio reception: Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
  • Page 34 Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your authorized Mazda dealership.

  • Page 35: Climate Controls

    HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle.

  • Page 36: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

    Climate Controls 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. WARNING: Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
  • Page 37 Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents. Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

  • Page 38: Lights

    Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. FOG LAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The fog lamps can only be turned on when the headlamp control is in the low beams position.
  • Page 39 AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized Mazda dealer.

  • Page 40: Turn Signal Control

    Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal. Push up to activate the right turn signal. COURTESY/READING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The courtesy lamp lights when: any door is opened. the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on.
  • Page 41 For bulb replacement, see an authorized Mazda dealer. Replacing headlamp bulbs NOTE: The procedure can be difficult. Your Mazda dealer has the proper tools, training and parts to perform this task. If you have difficulty with this, vistit your local Mazda dealer.
  • Page 42 Lights 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 of the bulb is touched with bare hands, body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
  • Page 43 To install the new bulb: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hands could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
  • Page 44 Lights 3. Remove screw(s) from lamp assembly. 4. Disengage lamp assembly (it has a snap fit). 5. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 6. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb. 7.
  • Page 45 Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs The tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb: 1. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
  • Page 46 Lights Replacing high-mount brake lamp and cargo lamp bulbs The replacement of the high-mount brake lamp bulb and cargo lamp bulb is basically the same. This procedure covers the high-mount brake lamp bulb. To remove the brake lamp assembly: 1. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle.

  • Page 47: Driver Controls

    MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid.
  • Page 48 Driver Controls Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm.

  • Page 49: Power Windows

    Driver Controls AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 50 Driver Controls AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the inside rear view mirror. When the inside rear view mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, the inside rear view mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
  • Page 51 Outside air temperature Display operation of the mirror with the compass feature: Press the right button to toggle the display between the compass direction and no display. Display operation of mirror with temperature and compass feature: Press the right button once to display temperature °F and compass.
  • Page 52 Driver Controls 3. To change the zone setting, push and hold the right button until ZONE appears in the display. 4. Press the right button repeatedly until desired compass zone number is displayed. The display will change back to the compass direction after 3 seconds when the button is not activated.
  • Page 53 POWER MIRROR CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust the left mirror or to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
  • Page 54 Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET ACC control and release it.
  • Page 55 Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: Press and hold the SET ACC control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET ACC control to operate the Tap-Up function.
  • Page 56 Driver Controls Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through all available gears.
  • Page 57 CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: Utility compartment with cassette/compact disc storage Cupholders Coin holder slots Flip up armrest WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.
  • Page 58 Driver Controls Note: If the red marking on the shaft is visible, the bed extender is not locked or properly secured. To stow the bed extender, follow steps one through four in reverse order. The bed extender may be used to secure a load of up to 46 kg (100 lbs.) on the tailgate.

  • Page 59: Locks And Security

    Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for more information.
  • Page 60 Locks and Security Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: unlock the vehicle doors without a key.
  • Page 61 Power door unlock disabled The UNLOCK feature on your power door locks will not work from inside the vehicle when: the ignition has been turned to the OFF position, and 20 seconds elapse after all vehicle doors are closed and locked using the remote entry transmitter, or the power door unlock control (while the accompanying door is open).
  • Page 62 Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER APART. Damage to the transmitter may result in operation failure.
  • Page 63 3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to 3 (OFF). 4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF) position and 4 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position. The instrument lights in the cluster will come on for a bulb check in the 4 (ON) position.

  • Page 64: Anti-Theft System

    The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Mazda aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be purchased from your dealer.
  • Page 65 Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle.
  • Page 66 Locks and Security If you do not have at least 2 previously programmed keys, you must take your vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 1. Insert a previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position.

  • Page 67: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
  • Page 68 Seating and Safety Restraints Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase firmness. Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase softness. Passenger side rear access Pull up on the recliner handle. The seat will lean forward and unlock the track.

  • Page 69: Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Center facing jump seat (2–door Cab Plus) (if equipped) To open, pull inboard and down on the seat handle. To stow the seat, pull seat bottom back to the fully upright position. WARNING: Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat.
  • Page 70 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
  • Page 71 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger outboard safety belt has two types of locking modes described below: Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management...
  • Page 72 Seating and Safety Restraints How to use the automatic locking mode (Outboard front passenger seating position only) for use with child safety seats Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out.
  • Page 73 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. WARNING: Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
  • Page 74 Seating and Safety Restraints Regular Cab and 4–door Cab Plus 2–door Cab Plus To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.
  • Page 75 Seating and Safety Restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle.
  • Page 76 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly. Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your authorized Mazda dealership. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt.
  • Page 77 Seating and Safety Restraints BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 78 Seating and Safety Restraints The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Crashes are rare events I’m not going far Belts are uncomfortable I was in a hurry Seat belts don’t work Traffic is light Belts wrinkle my clothes...
  • Page 79 Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... I have an air bag I’d rather be thrown clear WARNING: Always wear the safety belt. Do not be tempted to sit on top of the belt to fool police or to defeat the warning system.
  • Page 80 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle. BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2.
  • Page 81 Mazda recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized Mazda technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

  • Page 82: Air Bags

    Seating and Safety Restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. WARNING: Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying...
  • Page 83 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Airbags have been known to kill or injure a child in front facing child restraints. When placing a child safety seat in a front seating position including the center (if equipped), you should turn off the passenger airbag switch after being certain the child is properly restrained.
  • Page 84 WARNING: Additional equipment may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Consult your authorized Mazda dealership before installation of additional equipment. WARNING: The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position.
  • Page 85 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Never place a rearward facing child safety restraint in front of an airbag. Airbags have been known to kill or injure children in front facing child safety restraints. Whenever placing a child safety seat in a front seating position (including center if equipped), turn off the passenger side air bag switch after being certain the child is properly restrained.
  • Page 86 Seating and Safety Restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system.
  • Page 87 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation or you may be burned. WARNING: If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 88 Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including safety belt pretensioners) For disposal of safety belt pretensioners, air bags, or air bag equipped vehicles, see your authorized Mazda dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch...
  • Page 89 ON/OFF switch is in the ON position and the ignition switch is ON, have the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch serviced at your authorized Mazda dealership immediately. The passenger side air bag should always be ON (the air bag OFF light...

  • Page 90: Child Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions have been specifically designed to function together with the air bags in certain types of crashes. When you turn OFF your air bag, you not only lose the protection of the air bag, you also may reduce the effectiveness of your safety belt system, which was designed to work with the air bag.
  • Page 91 Seating and Safety Restraints the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. 2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: the vehicle has no rear seat;...
  • Page 92 Seating and Safety Restraints Transport Canada air bag deactivation criteria (Canada Only) 1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: my vehicle has no rear seat; the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear-facing infant seat;...
  • Page 93 Seating and Safety Restraints Transport Canada air bag deactivation criteria (continued) WARNING: This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the driver and/or right front passenger. These particular belts are specifically designed to work with air bags to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. The energy management safety belt is designed to give or release additional belt webbing in some accidents to reduce concentration of force on an occupant’s chest and reduce the risk of certain bone...
  • Page 94 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Child seats should never be placed in the front seats, unless passenger air bag switch is turned off, See Passenger air bag on/off switch.
  • Page 95 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Mazda recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably.
  • Page 96 Seating and Safety Restraints Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? WARNING: Booster seats must be installed only in seating positions equipped with a combination lap/shoulder belt. Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: Those that are backless.
  • Page 97 Seating and Safety Restraints The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a booster seat with combination lap/shoulder belts.
  • Page 98 Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic locking mode (passenger side front seat). Mazda recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage.
  • Page 99 Seating and Safety Restraints Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts (front outboard passenger seat only) 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. WARNING: If there is a tether on the child safety seat, attach it to the tether anchor point.
  • Page 100 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 101 Seating and Safety Restraints 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
  • Page 102 Seating and Safety Restraints Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap.
  • Page 103 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: This anchor information applies to child safety seats equipped with tether straps. For child safety seats equipped with LATCH anchors, refer to Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors in this chapter. WARNING: Never attach two child safety seat tethers to a single tether anchor.
  • Page 104 Seating and Safety Restraints The tether anchor is located on the rear lower portion of the passenger seat. 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor. WARNING: If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.
  • Page 105 Seating and Safety Restraints Center seating location 60/40 seats with folding armrest When installing a child safety seat in the center position, route the tether strap over the center arm rest and clip it to the center anchor. See next page for center seating location of vinyl 60/40 seat. WARNING: If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.
  • Page 106 Seating and Safety Restraints Center seating location 60/40 vinyl seats When installing a child safety seat in the center position on a 60/40 vinyl seat, route the tether strap through the guiding sleeve and clip it to the center anchor. WARNING: If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.
  • Page 107 Seating and Safety Restraints This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor. See Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.
  • Page 108 The LATCH anchors are below locator symbols on the seat back. Two plastic LATCH guides may be purchased from your local Mazda dealer (part number 1F60–57–751). They snap onto the latch lower anchor in the vehicle to help attach a child seat with rigid latch attachments.
  • Page 109 Seating and Safety Restraints Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. WARNING: Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it.

  • Page 110: Driving

    Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel.
  • Page 111 WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. WARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas.
  • Page 112 Driving Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake is set. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START).
  • Page 113 steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle CHECK GAGE RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE CHECK FUEL BRAKE Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the Refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information.
  • Page 114 Cold starting performance can also be improved by using an engine block heater. Engine block heaters are available as an option and can be obtained from your Mazda dealer. Consult the engine block heater section for proper use of the engine block heater.

  • Page 115: Brakes

    ABS warning light will come on. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized Mazda dealership. The ABS operates by detecting the...
  • Page 116 Driving WARNING: The Anti-Lock system does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop. Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal;...
  • Page 117 The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released. WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
  • Page 118 Driving Uneven vehicle loading High crown in center of road High crosswinds Wheels out of alignment Loose or worn suspension components TRACTION-LOK AXLE/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle.

  • Page 119: Transmission Operation

    WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed.
  • Page 120 WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized Mazda dealership. Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped) Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in the vehicle computer.
  • Page 121 To put your vehicle in P (Park): Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
  • Page 122 Driving 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) Provides maximum engine braking. Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
  • Page 123 Recommended shift speeds Downshift according to the following charts for your specific engine/drivetrain combination: Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 2 - 3 3 -4 4 - 5 (Overdrive) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 -2 2 - 3...
  • Page 124 Driving Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First). 3. Turn the ignition off. WARNING: Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
  • Page 125 4WD system indicator lights 4WD - Illuminates when 4H (4WD High) is engaged. 4WD LOW – Illuminates when 4L (4WD Low) is engaged. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) 2WD (2WD High) - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving.
  • Page 126 Driving Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2. Depress the brake 3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, depress the clutch. 4.
  • Page 127 WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain.
  • Page 128 Driving When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. Shift to a lower gear when added engine braking is desired. When speed control is on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may drop considerably, especially if you are carrying a heavy load. If vehicle speed drops more than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed control will cancel automatically.

  • Page 129: Vehicle Loading

    SPECIAL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNERS OF PICKUP TRUCKS AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in this chapter. WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.
  • Page 130 Driving determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. Maximum Trailer Weight: Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including occupants and cargo) is permitted to tow.

  • Page 131: Trailer Towing

    Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer Towing section in this chapter) for your type of engine and rear axle ratio. 2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks.
  • Page 132 Driving 4x2 w/manual transmission For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1, 000 ft.) elevation. For definition of terms used in this table see Vehicle Loading earlier in this chapter. To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your particular vehicle, see Calculating the load earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 133 4x2 w/automatic transmission Engine Rear axle Maximum ratio GCWR - kg (lbs.) Regular Cab 2.3L 2,495 (5,500) 3.0L Dual 3,402 (7,500) Sport Cab Plus/Cab Plus 4 3.0L Dual 3,402 (7,500) Sport 4.0L Dual 4,309 (9,500) Sport For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1, 000 ft.) elevation.
  • Page 134 Driving 4x4 w/automatic transmission Engine Rear axle Maximum ratio GCWR - kg Regular Cab 3.0L 3,402 (7,500) Cab Plus/Cab Plus 4 3.0L 3,402 (7,500) 4.0L 4,309 (9,500) For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1, 000 ft.) of elevation.
  • Page 135 Hitches For towing trailers up to 907 kg (2,000 lb), use a weight carrying hitch and ball which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue loads through the underbody structure. Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for trailers over 907 kg (2,000 lb). Do not install a single or multi-clamp type bumper hitch, or a hitch which attaches to the axle.
  • Page 136 Driving Using a step bumper The optional step bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and requires only a ball with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) shank diameter. The bumper has a 907 kg (2,000 lb.) trailer weight and 91 kg (200 lb.) tongue weight capability.
  • Page 137 Trailer tow connector Color Function 3. Tan/White Tail lamp 4. White Ground Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.

  • Page 138: Recreational Towing

    Driving Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels. Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water.
  • Page 139 If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the front (4x4 only) and rear driveshafts. Mazda recommends the driveshafts be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.

  • Page 140: Roadside Emergencies

    Roadside Emergencies HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position. Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash.

  • Page 141: Fuses And Relays

    This switch is located in the front passenger’s footwell, by the kick panel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button.
  • Page 142 Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse Mini Standard rating fuses fuses Grey Grey Violet Violet Pink Pink 7.5A Brown Brown Blue Blue Yellow Yellow Natural Natural Green Green — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 143 To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided. The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating Power mirror switch Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Back-up lamps, Transmission, Passenger air bag deactivation switch, Blower motor relay 7.5A Left stop/turn trailer tow connector —...
  • Page 144 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A Speed control servo/amplifier assembly, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Shift lock actuator, Turn signals, 4x4 7.5A Instrument cluster, 4x4, Main light switch, Central Security Module (CSM), Generic Electronic Module (GEM) — Not used Brake pedal position switch Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control module...
  • Page 145 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating — Not used — Not used — Not used Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) module, Instrument cluster — Not used Horn relay (if not equipped with a Central Security Module) — Not used Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment.
  • Page 146 Roadside Emergencies 2.3L engine (if equipped) 46 B 45 B 46 A 45 A The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 50A** I/P fuse panel — Not used — Not used — Not used — Not used 50A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump...
  • Page 147 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Description Location Rating — Not used — Not used — Not used 40A** Blower motor 20A** Auxiliary cooling fan — Not used — Not used — Not used 10A* PCM memory — Not used 20A* Fuel pump motor 30A*...
  • Page 148 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating — Not used — Wiper HI/LO relay — Wiper park/run relay — Fuel pump relay — Trailer tow relay — Starter relay — Auxiliary cooling fan relay — Not used — Not used —...
  • Page 149 3.0L and 4.0L engines (if equipped) The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 50A** I/P fuse panel — Not used — Not used — Not used — Not used 50A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Pump Motor 30A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
  • Page 150 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating — Not used — Not used 40A** Blower motor — Not used — Not used — Not used — Not used 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory — Not used 20A* Fuel pump motor 30A* Headlamps 10A*...

  • Page 151: Overheating

    Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating — Not used — Wiper HI/LO relay — Wiper park/run relay — Fuel pump relay — Trailer tow relay — A/C clutch solenoid relay — Front washer pump relay — Fog lamps — Fog lamp relay —...

  • Page 152: Changing Tires

    If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking, stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda dealer. See Adding coolant in the Maintenance and specifications section. If you find no problems, the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious, carefully add coolant as required.
  • Page 153 Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations: Tool Spare tire Jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench Key, spare tire lock (if equipped) In the glove box Removing the spare tire 1.
  • Page 154 Roadside Emergencies 2. If equipped, unlock and remove the spare tire carrier lock from the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate. 3. Insert the straight end of the jack handle into the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate.
  • Page 155 4. If your vehicle is equipped with P265/75 R15 AT tires, do not stow a flat or inflated full size spare tire in the spare tire carrier. The flat full size tire should be stowed and tied down in the pickup box bed until it can be repaired.
  • Page 156 Roadside Emergencies 3. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 4. Insert tapered end of the lug wrench behind hub caps and twist them off. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
  • Page 157 (100 lb-ft). Note that these tightening specifications are for nut and bolt threads that are free of dirt and rust. Use only Mazda recommended (1/2–20) replacement fasteners. 11. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the spare tire. 12. Stow the jack and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.

  • Page 158: Jump Starting

    Roadside Emergencies Stowing the flat/spare tire 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the wire and retainer through the center of the wheel. 3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its original position underneath the vehicle.
  • Page 159 Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
  • Page 160 Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery.
  • Page 161 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped.
  • Page 162 Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
  • Page 163 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.

  • Page 164: Wrecker Towing

    It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Mazda Motor Corporation has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.

  • Page 165: Customer Assistance

    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: STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  • Page 166 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (CANADA) 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. 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.
  • Page 167 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.
  • Page 168 British Columbia & Yukon Territories Alberta & Northwest Territories Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Atlantic Canada Quebec REGIONAL OFFICES Regional Offices Mazda Canada Inc. Western Region 8171 Ackroyd Road Suite 2000 Richmond, B.C. V6X 3K1 (604) 303–5670 Mazda Canada Inc. Central/Atlantic Region 305 Milner Avenue Suite 400 Scarborough, Ontario.
  • Page 169 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: STEP 1 Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  • Page 170 305 Milner Avenue, Suite 400 Scarborough, Ontario M1B 3V4 Canada TEL: 1 (800) 263–4680 (in Canada) (416) 609–9909 (outside Canada) PUERTO RICO Plaza Motors Corp. (Mazda de Puerto Rico) P.O. Box 362722, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936–2722 TEL: (787) 788–9300 GUAM Triple J. Motors P.O.
  • Page 171 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 manufacturer for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle’s performance or safety system;...
  • Page 172 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: 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.
  • Page 173 (Note) If you live in the U.S.A., all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporation should be forwarded to: Mazda North American Operations 7755, 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...
  • Page 174 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time) In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Mazda North American Operations 7755, Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618–2922...

  • Page 175: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Mazda Corporation. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–800–424–9393 (202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C.

  • Page 176: Cleaning

    Cleaning WASHING YOUR VEHICLE Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water. Never use strong detergents or soap. If your vehicle is particularly dirty, use a quality car wash detergent. Always use a clean sponge, washing glove or similar device and plenty of water for best results.

  • Page 177: Repairing Paint Chips

    Never spray the engine or other engine components with water. Water will damage the engine or other engine components. Spray Engine Shampoo and Degreaser, available at your authorized Mazda dealer, on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine.
  • Page 178 Cleaning 2.3L Engine 3.0L Engine...
  • Page 179 4.0L Engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. CLEANING NON-PAINTED PLASTIC EXTERIOR PARTS Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if necessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners.
  • Page 180 Remove light stains and soil with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner, available at your authorized Mazda dealer. If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Spot and Stain Remover, available at your authorized Mazda dealer. Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.

  • Page 181: Underbody Preservation

    Inspect for road damage. MAZDA CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Mazda dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.

  • Page 182: Maintenance And Specifications

    Mazda workmanship. 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.
  • Page 183 Maintenance and Specifications Chart symbols I: Inspect, and if necessary correct, clean or replace A: Adjust R: Replace L: Lubricate Normal driving service intervals – perform at the months or distances shown, whichever occurs first. Maintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), Months Maintenance Item x 1000 Miles...
  • Page 184 Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), Months Maintenance Item x 1000 Miles (x 1000 km) Caliper slide rails Drum brake system, lines and hoses Exhaust system for leaks, damage, looseness Manual transmission fluid Automatic transmission fluid Exhaust system shielding (for trapped material) Propeller shaft U-joints (if equipped...
  • Page 185 Maintenance and Specifications 5. The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty nor limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle’s useful life. Maintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km), Months Maintenance Item x 1000 Miles...
  • Page 186 Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km), Months Maintenance Item x 1000 Miles (x 1000 km) (104) (112)(121)(128)(136)(144)(152)(160)(168)(176)(184)(192) Drum brake system, lines and hoses Exhaust system for leaks, damage, looseness Manual transmission fluid Automatic transmission fluid Exhaust system shielding (for trapped material) Propeller shaft U-joints (if...
  • Page 187 (door-to-door delivery, taxi, police, power/utility company trucks, or similar duty), then Mazda recommends you increase the frequency of oil and filter changes to an interval equivalent to 200 ENGINE HOURS of use. Since most vehicles are not equipped with hour-meters, it may be necessary for you to approximate your idle time and plan oil/filter changes accordingly.
  • Page 188 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. 30,000...
  • Page 189 Maintenance and Specifications While operating your vehicle Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell or exhaust fumes in the vehicle. Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in this straight ahead position.
  • Page 190 Check your “Warranty Information” to find out which parts and services are covered. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications. Genuine Mazda parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do not work on a hot engine.
  • Page 191 Maintenance and Specifications Working with the engine on Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2.

  • Page 192: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.3L I4 engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7.
  • Page 193 Maintenance and Specifications 3.0L V6 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 9.
  • Page 194 Maintenance and Specifications 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Power distribution box 7. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 8.
  • Page 195 In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Mazda specification . Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.

  • Page 196: Engine Oil

    Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the service maintenance section for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
  • Page 197 Maintenance and Specifications 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L SOHC V6 engine...
  • Page 198 Maintenance and Specifications 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range.
  • Page 199 Maintenance and Specifications 4.0L SOHC V6 engine SAE 5W-30 Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1.
  • Page 200 SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended. Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Use an equivalent oil Mazda specification. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
  • Page 201 Mazda production and aftermarket (Mazda) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Mazda Material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.

  • Page 202: Battery

    Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Mazda maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to the service maintenance section for the service interval schedules.
  • Page 203 Maintenance and Specifications WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
  • Page 204 Checking engine coolant Your engine’s cooling system has been factory-filled with a 50/50 mixture of distilled water and Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant, or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets Mazda specification. A 50/50 mixture of distilled water and Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant provides: maximum cooling system efficiency.
  • Page 205 Maintenance and Specifications 2.3L engine 3.0L & 4.0L engines When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application).
  • Page 206 Adding engine coolant Use only Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant or a premium engine coolant that meets a Mazda specification. DO NOT USE Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color).
  • Page 207 Recycled engine coolant Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Mazda specification. Use of a recycled engine coolant which does not meet Mazda specifications may harm engine and cooling system components.

  • Page 208: Fuel Information

    Maintenance and Specifications It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the...
  • Page 209 Maintenance and Specifications WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. WARNING: If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision,...
  • Page 210 Maintenance and Specifications clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline and/or ethanol vapors, or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction.
  • Page 211 Maintenance and Specifications WARNING: Flexible fuel components and standard unleaded gasoline fuel components are not interchangeable. If your vehicle is not serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles procedures, damage may occur and your warranty may be invalidated. WARNING: When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck.
  • Page 212 The warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Mazda fuel filler cap is not used. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
  • Page 213 (R+M)/2 METHOD using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized Mazda dealership to prevent any engine damage. Unleaded Gasoline engines Your vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
  • Page 214 “Regular” unleaded gasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularly in the United States) because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized Mazda dealership. FFV engine (if equipped) Your FFV will operate well on ordinary “Regular”...
  • Page 215 Maintenance and Specifications Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Mazda part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Mazda fuel filter is not used. ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver.
  • Page 216 Maintenance and Specifications Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading (in kilometers or miles).
  • Page 217 Maintenance and Specifications Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
  • Page 218 If other than Mazda or Mazda-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Mazda parts should be equivalent to genuine Mazda Motor Corporation parts in performance and durability.
  • Page 219 Maintenance and Specifications Illumination of the “Service Engine Soon” light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
  • Page 220 Maintenance and Specifications CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine...
  • Page 221 Maintenance and Specifications Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the service maintenance section for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C).
  • Page 222 If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the step in the reservoir. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Mazda specification. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. WARNING: Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes.
  • Page 223 Maintenance and Specifications 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt and water from entering the reservoir. 2. Remove cap and rubber diaphragm from reservoir. 3. Add fluid until the level reaches the step in the reservoir. 4. Reinstall rubber diaphragm and cap onto reservoir.
  • Page 224 Maintenance and Specifications 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature.
  • Page 225 Maintenance and Specifications Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 250 ml (1/2 pint) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 226 8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped) Vehicle must be on level surface.
  • Page 227 Maintenance and Specifications Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require lubrication. If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be necessary.
  • Page 228 Maintenance and Specifications Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The 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.
  • Page 229 Maintenance and Specifications Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the service maintenance section. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. The following procedure applies to vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, if your vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels it is recommended that only the front wheels be rotated (side to side).
  • Page 230 WARNING: Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load=carrying capacity and tread (e.g., “All Terrain”, etc.), as originally offered by Mazda. Failure to do so can result in tire failure and a serious accident. WARNING: Do not replace your tires with “high performance”...
  • Page 231 Maintenance and Specifications SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components. NOTE: Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle.

  • Page 232: Refill Capacities

    Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Mazda Part Name Engine oil Mazda SAE 5W- (includes filter 20 Super change) Premium Motor Mazda SAE 5W- 30 Super Premium Motor Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Power steering...
  • Page 233 Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Mazda Part Name Engine coolant Premium Engine Coolant Fuel tank Transfer Case Mazda Fluid MERCON ATF Front axle Mazda SAE lubricant 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Application Capacity 2.3 L I4 engine 10.0L (10.5 with manual...
  • Page 234 Traction-Lok axles use 2.2–2.4L (4.75–5.0 pints) of rear axle lubricant. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.

  • Page 235: Lubricant Specifications

    Automatic transmission (5R44E and 5R55E) Windshield washer fluid Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. If submerged in water, the rear axle lubricant should be changed. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission...

  • Page 236: Engine Data

    Maintenance and Specifications handle. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to your service maintenance section to determine the correct service interval. Do not mix different types or colors of engine coolant. ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine...
  • Page 237 Maintenance and Specifications...
  • Page 238 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification Label may be located. The Certification Label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side.

  • Page 239: Accessories

    CELL PHONES Use of cell phones and other devices by driver: WARNING: 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 ties-up the driver’s hands.

  • Page 240: Index

    Index ABS (see Brakes) ...115 Air bag supplemental restraint system ...82 and child safety seats ...84 description ...82 disposal ...88 driver air bag ...86 indicator light ...87 operation ...86 passenger air bag ...86 passenger deactivation switch ...88 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...204 Anti-lock brake system...
  • Page 241 ...180 instrument panel ...180 interior ...180 Mazda car care products ...181 mirrors ...179 plastic parts ...179 washing ...176 waxing ...176 wheels ...177 windows ...181 wiper blades ...179 Clutch fluid ...222 operation while driving ...122 recommended shift speeds ...123 Compass, electronic ...50–51...
  • Page 242 Index driving off road ...126 electronic shift ...125 indicator light ...125 preparing to drive your vehicle ...118 Fuel ...208 calculating fuel economy ...215 cap ...211 capacity ...232 choosing the right fuel ...212 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...218 detergent in fuel ...214 filling your vehicle with fuel ...208, 211, 215 filter, specifications ...214...
  • Page 243 Jump-starting your vehicle ...158 Keys positions of the ignition ...110 Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ...40 cargo lamps ...39 daytime running light ...38 fog lamps ...38 headlamps ...38 headlamps, flash to pass ...39 instrument panel, dimming ...39 interior lamps ...40–41 replacing bulbs ...40–41, 43, 45–46 Lane change indicator...
  • Page 244 Index Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...69–73 Safety defects, reporting ...175 Safety restraints ...69–73 belt minder ...77 cleaning the safety belts ...80 extension assembly ...76 for adults ...70–72 for children ...93–94 lap belt ...74 warning light and chime ...76 Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ...106 Safety restraints - tether anchors ...102...
  • Page 245 Warning lights (see Lights) ...12 Washer fluid ...195 Washing your vehicle ...176 Water, Driving through ...128 Waxing your vehicle ...176 Index Windows power ...49 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...47 checking and adding fluid ...195 checking and cleaning ...47 replacing wiper blades ...48 Wrecker towing ...164...

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