Page 3 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Index Accessory Socket ......6-54 Beeps Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Ignition key reminder ....5-36 Accessories ........9-11 Lights-on reminder ....5-36 Air Bag Systems ......2-31 Before Starting the Engine ....4-5 Air Filter .......... 8-20 After getting in ......4-5 Ambient Temperature Display ..6-48 Before getting in ......4-5 Antenna ..........
Page 6 Index Courtesy Lights ........6-45 Engine Compartment Overview ..8-9 Cruise Control ........5-17 Engine Coolant Cup Holder ........6-50 Overheating .......7-12 Customer Assistance ......9-2 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..........5-25 Exhaust Gas ........4-4 Exterior Care ........8-42 Dashboard Illumination ....5-26 Daytime Running Lights ....5-38 Defroster Rear window ......5-41 Flasher Dimensions ........10-4...
Page 7 Index Hazard Warning Flasher ....5-42 Interior Care ........8-45 Hazardous Driving ......4-7 Interior Lights ........6-43 Headlights Control ........5-37 Flashing ........5-37 High-low beam ......5-37 Jump-Starting ........7-14 On reminder ......5-37 HomeLink Wireless Control System ..........5-43 Hood Release ........3-17 Keyless Entry System ......3-3 Horn ..........
Page 8 Index Mirrors Safety Defects, Reporting ....9-16 Outside mirrors ......3-25 Seat Belt System Rearview mirror ......3-26 3-point type .......2-13 Money-Saving Suggestions ....4-6 Automatic locking .....2-12 Emergency locking ....2-12 Extender ........2-19 Pregnant women ......2-12 Pretensioner and load Odometer and Trip Meter ....5-24 limiting ........2-15 Outside Mirrors ........3-25 Rear-center lap/shoulder ...2-17...
Page 9 Index Sunroof ..........3-18 Vanity Mirrors ........6-43 Sunshade .......... 3-19 Vehicle Information Labels .....10-2 Sunvisors .......... 6-43 Warning Lights ........5-27 Tachometer ........5-25 ABS ...........5-31 Temporary Spare Tire ...... 8-27 Air bag system ......5-32 Theft-Deterrent System ....3-22 Automatic transaxle ....5-33 Tiedown Brake system ......5-29 Hook .........
Page 11: How To Use This Manual
You’ll find several WARNINGs, Illustrations complement the words of the CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual. manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can WARNING find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under A WARNING indicates a situation in various road conditions.
Page 12 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.
Page 14 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard Overview ..............1-2 Interior Overview ................1-3 Exterior Overview ................. 1-4...
Page 15: Dashboard Overview
Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard Overview Driver-side air bag Wiper and washer lever (page 2-31) (page 5-39) Information display Instrument cluster (page 6-46) (page 5-23) Hazard warning flasher switch Lighting control/Turn signals (page 5-42) (page 5-37) Fog lights switch Audio system (page 6-16) (page 5-39)
Page 16: Interior Overview
Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Map light Sunvisors (page 6-45) (page 6-43) Curtain air bags Rearview mirror (page 3-26) (page 2-31) Interior light Vanity mirror (page 6-43) (page 6-43) Rear seat Front seats (page 2-7) (page 2-2) Side air bags Seat belts (page 2-31) (page 2-10)
Page 17: Exterior Overview
Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Antenna Brake lights/Taillights (page 8-33) (page 6-16) Rear window defroster High-mount brake light (page 5-41) (page 8-33) Trunk lid Power windows (page 3-14) (page 3-10) Tires (page 8-25) License plate lights Rear turn signal lights (page 8-33) (page 8-33) Reverse lights...
Page 18 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Seats ....................2-2 Front Seats ................. 2-2 Rear Seat ..................2-7 Seat Belt Systems ................. 2-10 Seat Belt Precautions ............... 2-10 3-Point Type Seat Belt ............. 2-13 Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ..
Page 19: Seats
Essential Safety Equipment Seats M Seat Slide Front Seats (Manually operated seats) (Manually operated seats) WARNING WARNING Driver’s Seat Adjustment: Securing the Seats: Adjusting the driver’s seat while the Adjustable seats and seatbacks that vehicle is moving is dangerous. The are not securely locked are driver could lose control of the vehicle dangerous.
Page 20 Essential Safety Equipment Seats M Seat Recline (Electrically operated seats) To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the WARNING front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position. Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous...
Page 21 Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Manually operated seats) (Electrically operated seats) To change the seatback angle, lean Change the seatback angle by pressing the forward slightly while raising the lever. front or rear side of the reclining switch. Then lean back to the desired position and When the seatback is at the desired angle, release the lever.
Page 22: Lumbar Support Adjustment
Essential Safety Equipment Seats Height adjustment (Electrically operated seats) Raise the seat by pulling up on the center Front height adjustment of the switch. Release the switch at the desired position. To adjust the front height of the seat- bottom, raise or lower the front of the Lower the seat by pressing down on the slide lifter switch on the left side of the center of the switch.
Page 23: Head Restraint
Essential Safety Equipment Seats M Head Restraint M Seat Warmer The front seats are electrically heated. The WARNING ignition switch must be in the ON position. Head Restraints Adjustment: Press the switch to turn the seat warmer Driving with the head restraints on or off.
Page 24: Rear Seat
Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear Seat WARNING Passenger on the Folded Seatback: WARNING Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Stacking Cargo: Allowing a child to sit up on the Stacking luggage or other cargo folded seatback while the vehicle is higher than the seatbacks, and moving is particularly dangerous.
Page 25 Essential Safety Equipment Seats M Split-Folding Rear Seatback CAUTION The seatbacks can be folded down to provide more space in the luggage Be careful of the following when using compartment. the remote handle levers: • On a downward slope, the seatback To fold the seatbacks could flip forward faster than on a flat area.
Page 26 Essential Safety Equipment Seats M Armrest To return the seatbacks to the upright position The armrest can be used or placed 1. Lift the seatbacks upright. Pull on the upright. tops of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. Armrest 2.
Page 27: Seat Belt Systems
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.
Page 28 Whether a front seat was occupied or not, if the front air bags deployed the pretensioners also deployed and both front seat belts must be replaced. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.
Page 29: Automatic Locking
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M 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. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area.
Page 30: 3-Point Type Seat Belt
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 3-Point Type Seat Belt WARNING NOTE Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: When using the rear center seat belt, Improper positioning of the shoulder refer to "Rear Center Position Seat portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Belt"...
Page 31 NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
Page 32: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner And Load Limiting Systems
If the seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioners after a collision. 2-15...
Page 33 Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equipped vehicle. 2-16...
Page 34: Rear Center Position Seat Belt
ON position. If any of these occur, consult an 1. Grasp the buckle (D) and tongue (C). Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. possible. The system may not work in an accident.
Page 35 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING WARNING Fastening the Rear-Center Seat Belt Positioning the Lap Portion of the with Only One Buckle: Seat Belt: Fastening the rear-center seat belt The lap portion of the seat belt worn with only one buckle is dangerous. If too high is dangerous.
Page 36: Seat Belt Extender
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. CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the rear-left seatback.
Page 37: Seat Belt Warning Light
Using an Improper Extender: If the system does not operate correctly, Using a seat belt extender that is for consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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.
Page 38: Child Restraint
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.
Page 39 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 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.
Page 40 To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your child touches them. NOTE Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear outboard seats. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems"...
Page 41: Installing Child-Restraint Systems
If you are not sure whether you have a be effective. In your Mazda, tethered LATCH system or tether, check in the child-restraint systems can only be child-restraint system manufacturer’s...
Page 42 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. Push the child-restraint system firmly 4. If your child-restraint system requires into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt the use of a tether strap, hook and retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking tighten the tether strap by following the from the retractor will be heard during manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 43: For Children
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. 2-26...
Page 44 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint M Front Passenger’s Seat Child- WARNING Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. Children and Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front or rear doors is dangerous.
Page 45 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint NOTE • Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. 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...
Page 46: Latch Child-Restraint Systems
Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear outboard seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Some LATCH child- restraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective.
Page 47 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint M LATCH Child-Restraint System 3. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that probably Installation Procedure (Rear means it is very important to properly Outboard Seats) secure the tether for child safety, please 1.
Page 48: Srs Air Bags
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 and curtain air bags) are equipped in your vehicle. The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify "SRS AIR BAG"...
Page 49 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Small children should be protected by a child-restraint system. In certain regions, larger children must use a child-restraint system (page 2-21). Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child and follow the installation directions in this Owner’s Manual as well as the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 50 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side and curtain air bag storage compartments or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat, and the front and rear window pillars along the roof edge, expanding along the front and rear doors on the side the car is hit.
Page 51 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 and curtain air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.
Page 52 • Should 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.
Page 53: Air Bag System Description
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Air Bag System Description The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: • The air bag system with inflators and air bags. • 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, in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks and the front and rear window pillars , along the roof edge...
Page 54: How The Air Bags Work
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. The side air bag will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact.
Page 55 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags M 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).
Page 56 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.
Page 57 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the side * and Collision from the rear. curtain * air bags but not the front air bags. Impact to the side, but it may deploy the side * and curtain * air bags.
Page 58 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to side* and curtain* air bag activation (*If equipped.) Depending on the severity of impact, the side and curtain air bags 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 the side * and side force to deploy the side * and curtain *...
Page 59: Warning Light
A diagnostic module continuously monitors the systems’ readiness. This position. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as begins when the ignition switch is turned possible. The system may not work in an to the ON position and continues while accident.
Page 60 Damaged Air Bag Sensors: occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized Driving with damaged air bag sensors Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: is dangerous. A collision, even one • The air bag system warning light not strong enough to inflate the air flashes.
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Page 62 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ................3-2 Keys ................... 3-2 Keyless Entry System ..............3-3 Door Locks ................3-7 Trunk Lid ................. 3-10 Trunk Release Slide Lever ............3-12 Power Windows ...............
Page 63: Doors And Locks
Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Your Mazda has two kinds of keys: Keys primary and secondary. WARNING Primary key (Black) Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous. This could Secondary key result in someone being badly injured (Gray) or even killed.
Page 64: Keyless Entry System
• Disassemble it. (page 3-5). • Expose it to heat or sunlight. • Additional transmitters can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 3 transmitters can be used with the keyless entry system per vehicle. Bring all transmitters to...
Page 65 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Transmitter Lock button To lock the doors, press the LOCK button and the hazard warning lights will flash Lock button once. Panic button To confirm that all the doors have been Unlock button locked, press the LOCK button again within 5 seconds.
Page 66 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Transmitter Maintenance NOTE The alarm will work whether any door CAUTION is open or closed. • Make sure the battery is installed Turning on the alarm with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is Pressing the button once will trigger the not installed correctly.
Page 67 The electronic code could be altered and cause the keyless entry system to malfunction. If the keyless entry system fails to operate, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut.
Page 68: Door Locks
If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring Unattended Children and Pets: all remaining transmitters to an Leaving a child or an animal Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as unattended in a parked vehicle is possible for a replacement and to make dangerous. In hot weather, the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.
Page 69 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Locking, Unlocking with Key To lock any door with the door-lock button from the outside, push its door- The driver’s door can be locked/unlocked lock button and close the door. with the key.
Page 70: Power Door Locks
Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Power Door Locks Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch Locking, unlocking with key All doors lock automatically when LOCK All doors lock automatically when the is pushed. They all unlock when the driver’s door is locked with the key. All unmarked part of the door-lock switch is doors unlock when the driver’s door is...
Page 71: Trunk Lid
Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Opening and Closing the Trunk Trunk Lid WARNING WARNING Open Trunk Lid and Children: Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle children in the vehicle with the keys is is dangerous.
Page 72 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the trunk lid with the key Closing the trunk lid Insert the primary key into the slot and Use both hands to push the trunk lid down turn it clockwise. until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Page 73: Trunk Release Slide Lever
Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Trunk Light Trunk Release Slide Lever The trunk light is on when the lid is open Your vehicle is equipped with a trunk and off when it’s closed. release slide lever that provides a means...
Page 74 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Opening the Trunk Lid from the WARNING Inside Slide the illuminated trunk release slide Open Trunk Lid and Children: lever in the direction of the arrow. The Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving...
Page 75: Power Windows
Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Operating the Driver’s Side Power Windows Power Window The ignition switch must be in the ON To open the window to the desired position for the power windows to position, lightly hold down the switch.
Page 76: Power Window Lock Switch
Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Operating the Passenger Power Engine-off power window operation Windows The power window can be operated about 40 seconds after the ignition switch is The power windows may be operated turned from the ON position to the ACC,...
Page 77: Fuel-Filler Lid And Cap
Open CAUTION Close 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.
Page 78: Hood
(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. 2. Slide the safety catch to the right and lift the hood.
Page 79: Sunroof
Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Use the support rod to hold the hood Sunroof open. The sunroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Slide switch Support rod Clip...
Page 80: Sunshade
Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M Sunshade NOTE The sunshade can be opened and closed After washing your Mazda or after a by hand. rain, wipe the water off the sunroof before operating it. The sunshade opens automatically when...
Page 81: Security System
CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mazda could void the user’s authority to operate the Disarming equipment. The system is disarmed when the ignition...
Page 82 • Keys for other vehicles equipped don’t shut off the engine. Go to an with an immobilizer system. Authorized Mazda Dealer and have • Metal objects that touch or pass it checked. If you shut off the through the hole in the key.
Page 83: Theft-Deterrent System
NOTE Dealer as soon as possible. • If you lose a key, an Authorized The theft-deterrent system operates Mazda Dealer will reset the without the keyless entry system electronic codes of your remaining transmitter, as well. keys and immobilizer system.
Page 84 Knowing Your Mazda Security System M How to Arm the System NOTE 1. Remove the key from the ignition The trunk lid can be opened with the switch. key or the transmitter even when the 2. Close the hood and the trunk lid. Then system is armed.
Page 85 Knowing Your Mazda Security System M Theft-Deterrent Labels Labels indicating that your vehicle is equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System are in the glove box. Mazda recommends that you affix them to the lower rear corner of the front door windows. 3-24...
Page 86: Steering Wheel And Mirrors
Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors M Outside Mirrors WARNING Check the mirrors’ angles before driving. Adjusting the Steering Wheel: WARNING Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the...
Page 87: Rearview Mirror
Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the Reducing glare from headlights control by placing the selector switch in Manual day/night mirror the middle position. Push the day/night lever forward for day Mirror defroster driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of If your vehicle has mirror defrosters, turn headlights from cars at the rear.
Page 88 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE • Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor Light sensor • For information regarding the 3...
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Page 90 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ......... 4-2 Fuel Requirements ..............4-2 Emission Control System ............4-3 Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ......... 4-4 Before Starting the Engine ............4-5 Before Getting In ............... 4-5 After Getting In .................
Page 91: Fuel And Engine Exhaust Precautions
• 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. Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels.
Page 92: Emission Control System
• 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.
Page 93: Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)
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 an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin.
Page 94: Before Starting The Engine
Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In After Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside mirror(s), • Are all doors closed and locked? and outside lights are clean. • Is the seat adjusted properly? • Inspect inflation pressures and •...
Page 95: Driving Tips
Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few How you operate your Mazda determines precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use miles) may add to the performance, these suggestions to help save money on economy, and life of your Mazda.
Page 96: Hazardous Driving
Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Spinning the Wheels: Downshifting into lower gear while When the vehicle is stuck, spinning driving on slippery surfaces is the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
Page 97: Winter Driving
Use snow tires on all four wheels Ask a Mazda dealer to perform the Your vehicle is originally equipped with following precautions: all season radials designed to be used all •...
Page 98: Driving In Flooded Area
Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Vehicle Load Weight: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) Increased stopping distance or the and the gross vehicle weight rating...
Page 99: Towing
Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. 4-10...
Page 100 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..............5-2 Ignition Switch ................5-2 Starting the Engine ..............5-3 Brake System ................5-4 Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ..........5-10 Power Steering ................. 5-16 Cruise Control .................
Page 101: Starting And Driving
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic transaxle Ignition Switch When turning the ignition switch to the M Ignition Switch Positions LOCK position, keep the shift lever in P. Shift lever LOCK engaged in P (park) LOCK WARNING The steering wheel locks to protect against theft.
Page 102: Starting The Engine
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the NOTE steering wheel from side to side. Engine-starting is controlled by the ACC (Accessory) spark ignition system. The steering wheel unlocks and some This system meets all Canadian electrical accessories will operate.
Page 103: Brake System
5. Turn the ignition switch to the START Brake System position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. M Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes CAUTION that adjust automatically through normal use. Don’t try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Page 104: Parking Brake
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Parking Brake WARNING CAUTION Driving with the Engine Off: Continuing to drive when the engine Driving with the parking brake on will is stalled or turned off is dangerous. cause excessive wear of the brake Braking will require more effort, and linings or pads.
Page 105: Warning Light
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Brake System Warning Light 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.
Page 106: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Don’t drive with this light on, and on the brake pedal. contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon WARNING as possible. ABS Warning Light and Brake...
Page 107: Warning Light
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. WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time:...
Page 108: Manual Transaxle Operation
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle CAUTION Operation • Keep your foot off the clutch pedal M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern 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.
Page 109: Automatic Transaxle Controls
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3.0-liter engine Automatic Transaxle For normal acceleration, we recommend Controls these shift points. 1 to 2 27 km/h (17 mph) 2 to 3 48 km/h (30 mph) 3 to 4 56 km/h (35 mph)
Page 110: Transaxle Ranges
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Transaxle Ranges WARNING The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. Shifting from N or P: P (Park) It’s dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is P locks the transaxle and prevents the running faster than idle.
Page 111: Indicators
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shift-Lock System To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D. The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is NOTE depressed. • If you change to manual shift mode...
Page 112: Shifting
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE NOTE • When driving slowly, the gears may If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear not shift up depending on vehicle position indicator will flash twice to speed (page 5-14).
Page 113: Shifting Specification
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shifting Specification WARNING 2.3-liter engine model Shifting up Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down while driving on wet, If the vehicle speed is lower than the snowy, or frozen roads, or while speed specified for each gear, the gear driving at high speeds causes sudden cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.
Page 114: Recommendations For Shifting
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3.0-liter engine model During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to Shifting up the following: If the vehicle speed is lower than the Gear Vehicle speed speed specified for each gear, the gear Between 44 and 86 cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.
Page 115: Power Steering
On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs If the steering feels rigid during normal brake life. driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. M Driving Tips Passing CAUTION For extra power when passing another...
Page 116: Cruise Control
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Activation/Deactivation Cruise Control To activate the system, press the ON/OFF With cruise control, you can set and switch. automatically maintain any speed of more The cruise main indicator light than about 40 km/h (25 mph).
Page 117 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M To Set Speed M To Increase Cruising Speed 1. Activate the cruise control system. Follow either of these procedures. • Press the RESUME/ACCEL button 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which and hold it. Your vehicle will must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph).
Page 118 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M To Resume Cruising Speed at NOTE More Than 40 km/h (25 mph) Accelerate if you want to speed up If some other method besides the ON/ temporarily when the cruise control is OFF switch was used to cancel cruising on.
Page 119: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M To Cancel Traction Control System To turn off the system, use one of these (TCS) methods: • Press the ON/OFF switch. The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by regulating • Slightly depress the brake pedal.
Page 120: Tcs Indicator Light
If the light stays on when the TCS is not correctly. Take your vehicle to an switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS may have a malfunction. NOTE NOTE • In addition to the indicator light...
Page 121: Tcs Off Switch
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M TCS OFF Switch Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCS back on. The TCS OFF indicator light will go out.
Page 122: Instrument Cluster And Indicators
Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. 1 Speedometer ......................5-24 2 Odometer and Trip Meter ..................5-24 3 Tachometer ........................5-25 4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge................5-25 5 Fuel Gauge........................
Page 123: Odometer And Trip Meter
Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Speedometer NOTE The speedometer indicates the speed of (Standard meter) the vehicle. The odometer and trip meter can be M Odometer and Trip Meter displayed as follows even when the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK The display mode can be changed position.
Page 124: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Engine Coolant Temperature The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is Gauge again reset. Return it to "0.0" by holding The engine coolant temperature gauge...
Page 125: Dashboard Illumination
Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Fuel Gauge M Instrument Cluster Dimmer Cancel Button (Black-out meter) The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We recommend When the headlight switch is in the keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the...
Page 126: Warning/Indicator Lights And Beeps
Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-29 Charging System Warning Light 5-30 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-30 Check Engine Light...
Page 127 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt Warning Light 5-32 Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-33 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-33 Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 5-33 Security Indicator Light 5-33 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light...
Page 128: Brake System
Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps M Brake System Warning Light 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.
Page 129: Charging System
Don’t drive with this light on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer If the warning light comes on while to have the brakes inspected as soon driving, it indicates a malfunction of the as possible.
Page 130: Check Engine
M ABS Warning Light If the light remains on even after you add oil, have your vehicle towed to the nearest service station or to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Don’t run the engine if oil pressure is low. It could result in extensive engine The warning light stays on for a few damage.
Page 131: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System
ON position. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened...
Page 132: Security
CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning 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. This warning light comes on when any door isn’t securely closed.
Page 133: Headlight High-Beam
Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps M Headlight High-Beam Indicator M Shift Position Indicator Light Light This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. This light indicates one of two things: • The high-beam headlights are on.
Page 134 If the light stays on when the TCS is not correctly. Take your vehicle to an switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS may have a malfunction. NOTE NOTE • In addition to the indicator light...
Page 135: Beeps
Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps M Cruise Main Indicator Light Beeps M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep will sound when the driver’s door is opened. M Lights-On Reminder...
Page 136: Switches And Controls
Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls M Lights-On Reminder Lighting Control If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch, a beep will sound when the driver’s door is opened. M Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam.
Page 137: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls M Daytime Running Lights Turn and Lane-Change (Canada) Signals In Canada, vehicles must be driven with M Turn Signal the headlights on during daytime operation. Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop For that reason, the daytime running lights position.
Page 138: Fog Lights
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. 5-39...
Page 139: Windshield Washer
INT ring NOTE In the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-19). If it’s OK, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-40...
Page 140: Rear Window Defroster
Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Rear Window Defroster CAUTION The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and Don’t use sharp instruments or thin ice from the rear window. window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window The ignition switch must be in the ON surface.
Page 141: Horn
Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn Hazard Warning Flasher To sound the horn, press around the The hazard warning lights should always mark of the steering wheel. be used when you stop on or near a roadway. The hazard warning lights warn other...
Page 142: Homelink Wireless Control System
Call Johnson Controls, Inc. number: 1.800.355.3515 or visit www.homelink.com for further information. If you are unable to make contact with Johnson Controls, Inc., consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. HomeLink button Safety While Programming or Operating HomeLink System: Programming or operating the...
Page 143 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls M Programming the HomeLink CAUTION System The transceiver has been tested and CAUTION complies with FCC and Industry Canada rules. Changes or When programming a garage door modifications not expressly approved opener or a gate, disconnect the power...
Page 144 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 2. Press and release the programmed NOTE HomeLink button 2 times within 30 seconds of pressing the programming Canadian Owners: button. (Some devices may require you Some Canadian transmitters stop to press and release a third time to transmitting after 2 seconds.
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Page 146 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including climate control and audio system. Climate Control System ..............6-2 Operating Tips ................6-2 Vent Operation ................6-3 Types of the Climate Control System ........6-5 Manual Type ................6-6 Fully Automatic Type ..............
Page 147: Climate Control System
System the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant may make the air conditioner less Operate the climate control system with efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda the engine running. Dealer for refrigerant inspection. M Clearing the Air Inlet The air conditioner is filled with...
Page 148: Vent Operation
Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation M Adjusting the Vents 2. Rotate the air vent left and right to adjust the direction of airflow. Directing airflow 1. Press the upper part of the air vent to open it. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents.
Page 149 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents...
Page 150: Types Of The Climate Control System
Interior Comfort Climate Control System Types of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately. Check your vehicle’s climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Manual Type ........................6-6 Fully Automatic Type....................
Page 151: Manual Type
Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type Air intake selector Rear window (page 5-41) A/C Switch defroster switch Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial M Control Switches Fan control dial Temperature control dial Cold This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0—Fan off This dial controls temperature.
Page 152 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector dial Air intake selector Turn the mode selector dial to select This switch controls the source of air airflow mode (page 6-4). entering the vehicle. A/C switch Press the switch to alternate between the positions.
Page 153 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M Cooling (With Air Conditioner) WARNING 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. The Recirculated Air Position: 2. Set the temperature control dial to the Using the position in cold or desired position. rainy weather will cause the glass to fog up.
Page 154 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M Windshield Defrosting and NOTE Defogging • When maximum cooling is desired, 1. Set the mode selector dial to the set the temperature control dial to position. the extreme cold position and set 2. Set the temperature control dial to the the air intake selector to the desired position.
Page 155 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the position.
Page 156: Fully Automatic Type
Interior Comfort Climate Control System Fully Automatic Type Fan control dial Air intake selector Temperature control dial Rear window (page 5-41) defroster switch A/C Switch OFF switch Mode selector switch Auto switch Windshield defroster switch M Control Switches • Outside/Recirculated air selection •...
Page 157 Interior Comfort Climate Control System OFF switch Mode selector switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the The desired airflow mode can be selected climate control system. (page 6-4). Temperature control dial NOTE With the airflow mode set to position and the temperature control dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is directed to the feet and a comparably lower air temperature will...
Page 158 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M Standard Use NOTE 1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of The air conditioner may not function the airflow mode, air intake selector when the outside temperature and amount of airflow will be approaches 0 °C (32 °F). (Indicator automatically controlled.
Page 159 Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE WARNING • First set the temperature to 25.0°C Foggy Windshield: (77.0°F), then adjust to the desired Using the position with the temperature. temperature control set to the cold • Setting the temperature to position will cause the outside of the maximum high or low will not glass to fog up.
Page 160 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M Sunlight/Temperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditioner function measures inside and outside temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside the passenger compartment accordingly. Don’t obstruct the sensor. Sunlight sensor Interior temperature sensor 6-15...
Page 161: Audio System
Interior Comfort Audio System Antenna Operating Tips for Audio System M Rear Window Antenna M Radio Reception The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals. AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as CAUTION buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere.
Page 162 Interior Comfort Audio System Signals from an FM transmitter are Flutter/Skip noise similar to beams of light because they do Signals from an FM transmitter move in not bend around corners, but they do straight lines and become weak in valleys reflect.
Page 163 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. Station drift noise...
Page 164 Interior Comfort Audio System • If the cassette tape is loose, it may M Operating Tips for Mini Disc produce poor sound or performance (MD) Player during playback. Use a pencil or The following precautions should be something similar to remove any slack. observed.
Page 165 Interior Comfort Audio System • The MD player can also play MDLPs • Do not insert fingers or foreign objects that have been recorded in MDLP in the MD insertion slot as it could mode. (MDLPs bearing the damage the MD deck. identification logo as shown below).
Page 166 Interior Comfort Audio System • Do not insert any objects, other than • A new CD may have rough edges on its CDs, into the slot. inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/changer will not play the CD.
Page 167 Interior Comfort Audio System • Be sure never to touch the signal • Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD surface when handling the CDs. Pick player/changer. up a CD by grasping the outer edge or • Do not insert any disc with a peel-off the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Page 168: Audio Set
Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Set CD Player In-dash CD Changer Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Cassette Tape Player Mini Disc (MD) Player Power/Volume/Sound Controls ..................... 6-24 Operating the Radio ......................6-28 Operating the Cassette Tape Player ..................6-30 Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player ...................
Page 169 Interior Comfort Audio System M Power/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Volume adjustment Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or To adjust the volume, turn the power/ ON position. volume dial. Press the power/volume dial to turn the Turn the power/volume dial to the right to audio system on.
Page 170 Interior Comfort Audio System Audio sound adjustment NOTE 1. Press the audio control dial to select About 5 seconds after selecting any bass, mid-range, treble, fade, balance mode, the volume function will be or automatic level controls. The automatically selected. To reset bass, selected function will be indicated.
Page 171 Interior Comfort Audio System Automatic Level Control (ALC) The automatic level control is a feature that automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality according to the vehicle speed. The volume increases in accordance with the increase in vehicle speed, and decreases as vehicle speed decreases.
Page 172 Interior Comfort Audio System 6-27...
Page 173 Interior Comfort Audio System M Operating the Radio Band selector buttons Seek tuning Scan button button Auto memory button Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial Radio ON Tuning Press a band selector button ( The radio has the following tuning ) to turn the radio on.
Page 174 Interior Comfort Audio System Seek tuning Auto memory tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( This is especially useful when driving in will cause the tuner to seek a higher or an area where the local stations are not lower frequency automatically. known.
Page 175 Interior Comfort Audio System M Operating the Cassette Tape Player Cassette tape play button Fast-forward button APC button: (next program) (one being played) Rewind button Repeat button Cassette tape eject button Program button Dolby NR button Cassette tape insert Dolby noise reduction Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open When using a tape with Dolby NR*, push edge to the right and cassette tape will...
Page 176 Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when APC may not operate properly if the ignition switch is in the OFF • A tape was recorded at a low level. position. • A tape has long, silent intervals. Fast-forward/Rewind •...
Page 177 Interior Comfort Audio System M Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player MD play button Fast-forward button Track up Scan button button Display button Track down button Reverse button MD slot Repeat button MD eject button Random button Display feed dial Inserting the MD Fast-forward/Reverse Insert the MD, label-side up with the...
Page 178 Interior Comfort Audio System Music scan Changing the display This feature helps to find a program by To change the display during MD play, playing about the first 10 seconds of each press the display button ( ) to advance track.
Page 179 Interior Comfort Audio System M Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Fast-forward button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Track up Scan button button Track down Reverse button button Repeat button Random button Inserting the CD Fast-forward/Reverse Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. Press and hold the fast-forward button The auto-loading mechanism will set the ) to advance through a track at high...
Page 180 Interior Comfort Audio System Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play.
Page 181 Interior Comfort Audio System M Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Channel preset buttons Load button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Track up Scan button button Track down button Disc down Fast-forward button button Repeat button Reverse button Disc up button Random button Inserting the CD...
Page 182 Interior Comfort Audio System Multiple insertion Multiple ejection 1. Press and hold the load button ( 1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
Page 183 Interior Comfort Audio System Playing Repeat play Press the CD play button ( ) to start This feature makes it possible to listen to playing when a CD is in the unit. a selection repeatedly. If there isn’t a CD in the unit when the CD play button ( ) is pressed, "NO DISK"...
Page 184 Interior Comfort Audio System M 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 vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution Insert the MD properly.
Page 185: Audio Control Switch Operation
(AM radio>FM1 radio>FM2 radio>Cassette tape player or MD player>CD player or CD changer>cyclical). NOTE Mazda installed this system to help M Seek Switch you avoid being too distracted using audio controls on the dashboard. Always make safe driving your first priority.
Page 186 Interior Comfort Audio System When playing a cassette tape Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it will advance to the next selection. Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it will repeat the selection being played. When playing a CD or MD Press the seek switch ( ) to skip to the next track.
Page 187: Safety Certification
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 player section: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 188: Interior Equipment
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Sunvisors Interior Lights M Illuminated Entry System When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. When the switch is in the DOOR position, the overhead light and the courtesy lights Sunvisor come on for: •...
Page 189: Overhead Lights
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment M Overhead Lights Center Front With sunroof DOOR DOOR Light off • Light on when any door is open Without sunroof DOOR • Light on or off when the DOOR illuminated entry system is on Light off •...
Page 190: Courtesy Lights
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment M Map Lights M Courtesy Lights The map lights are switched on or off by Turns on when any door is open or the pressing the switches. illuminated entry system is on. Front (with sunroof) Courtesy light Front (without sunroof) Center 6-45...
Page 191: Information Display
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Information Display DIMMER button CLOCK button SET button AMB button M Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: • Clock • Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) • Climate Control Display • Audio Display •...
Page 192: Clock
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment M Clock Time resetting While the clock is displayed, press the When the ignition switch is in the ACC or SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When ON position, the time is displayed. the button is released, a beep will sound and the clock will be reset as follows: (Example) 12:01—12:29→12:00...
Page 193: Ambient Temperature Display
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment M Ambient Temperature Display M Climate Control Display When the ignition switch is in the ON Climate control is displayed when the position, press the AMB button to display climate control system is turned on (page the ambient temperature.
Page 194: Lighter
• Don’t use the lighter socket for plug-in accessories such as shavers and coffee pots. They may damage it or cause electrical failure. Use only a genuine Mazda lighter or the equivalent. • If the lighter doesn’t pop out within 30 seconds, remove it to prevent overheating.
Page 195: Ashtray
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Ashtray Cup Holder CAUTION WARNING Don’t use the ashtray for trash. You Using Cup Holder: might start a fire. Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is To use, open the cover. dangerous.
Page 196: Bottle Holder
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment M Front Bottle Holder To use the cup holder, open the center Bottle holders are on the inside of the console by pressing the lower center part front doors. of its cover. Bottle holder M Rear CAUTION The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest.
Page 197: Storage Compartments
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment M Storage Pocket Storage Compartments To open, push the release catch down and pull the lid downward. WARNING Open Storage Boxes: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
Page 198: Center Console
Interior Comfort Interior Equipment M Glove Box Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. To open the glove box, pull the latch To open it, pull the upper release catch. toward you. Insert the primary key and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
Page 199: Accessory Socket
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or the plug cord through the slot in the cap. ON position. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or Cap slot, closed the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC12 V, 10 A).
Page 200 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 5. Pass the plug cord through the hole of 7. Set the plug cord into the slit of the tray the tray and insert the plug in the mat and replace the tray mat. socket. Plug 6.
Page 201 6-56...
Page 202 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency ............7-2 Flat Tire ..................7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ............7-3 Changing a Flat Tire ..............7-5 Overheating .................
Page 203: Parking In An Emergency
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 drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
Page 204: Flat Tire
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 Jack Lug wrench Conventional tire hold-down bolt...
Page 205: Flat Tire
Flat Tire M Jack M Spare Tire To remove the jack Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare is lighter and smaller 1. Remove the jack container lid. than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods.
Page 206: Changing A Flat Tire
In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire To remove the spare tire Changing a Flat Tire 1. Remove the trunk board. NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. • Steering becomes difficult. • The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
Page 207 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire M Removing a Flat Tire NOTE 1. Pry off the wheel cover with the Make sure the jack is well lubricated beveled end of the lug wrench. before using it. 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake.
Page 208 Improper Jack: Using a jack that isn’t designed for your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously 3. Place the jack under the jacking injure someone. Use only the jack position closest to the tire being provided with your Mazda.
Page 209: Locking Lug Nuts
Mazda is firmly in position and that it key to unlock them. This key is attached cannot slip or move.
Page 210 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire M Mounting the Spare Tire 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. 1. Remove dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub, including the hub bolts, with a cloth.
Page 211 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, If you’re unsure of how tight the nuts...
Page 212 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 5. Store the damaged tire, using the conventional tire hold-down bolt supplied in the tool bag to hold it in place. Have the damaged tire repaired as soon as possible. Conventional tire hold-down bolt Tire clamp NOTE To prevent the jack and tool from...
Page 213: Overheating
In Case of an Emergency Overheating 4. Check whether coolant or steam is Overheating escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment. If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or If steam is coming from the engine you hear a loud knocking or pinging compartment: noise, the engine is probably too hot.
Page 214 If you find a leak or other damage, or if hot, scalding coolant and steam may coolant is still leaking, stop the engine shoot out under pressure and cause and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. serious injury. Don’t remove either cooling system cap when the engine 2.3-liter engine Cooling system cap and radiator are hot.
Page 215: Emergency Starting
In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine Jump-Starting If the engine fails to start, it may be Jump-starting is dangerous if done flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump- Follow this procedure: starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do...
Page 216: Battery Emergency Starting
In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V WARNING and that its negative terminal is grounded. Connecting to Negative Terminal: 2. If the booster battery is in another Connecting the end of the second vehicle, don’t allow the vehicles to cable to the negative ( ) terminal of touch.
Page 217: Push-Starting
In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Push-Starting 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.
Page 218: Emergency Towing
Towing Description CAUTION We recommend that towing be done only Don’t tow the vehicle pointed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a backward with driving wheels on the commercial tow-truck service. ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
Page 219: Emergency Towing
In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hook Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is CAUTION towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. When doing recreational towing refer to “ Don’t use the tiedown hook under the Towing Description ”...
Page 220 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................... 8-2 Introduction ................8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ..............8-3 Scheduled Maintenance ............. 8-3 Owner Maintenance ..............8-7 Owner Maintenance Schedule ........... 8-7 Owner Maintenance Precautions ..........8-8 Engine Compartment Overview ..........8-9 Engine Oil ................
Page 221: Introduction
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...
Page 222: Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance 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). • Repeated short-distance driving •...
Page 223 Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months According to state/provincial 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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
Page 224 Function of all lights According to state/provincial 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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
Page 225 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. L: Lubricate Maintenance Interval Months (Number of months or ×1000 km kilometers (miles), ×1000 miles whichever comes first) CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level Disc brakes Tire inflation pressure and tire wear...
Page 226: Owner Maintenance
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.
Page 227: Owner Maintenance Precautions
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.
Page 228: Engine Compartment Overview
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview 2.3-liter engine Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Engine oil-filler cap Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Battery Power steering fluid reservoir Fuse block Engine oil dipstick Engine coolant Air filter reservoir Cooling system cap...
Page 229: Engine Oil
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance When choosing an oil, consider the Engine Oil temperature range your vehicle will operate in before the next oil change. M Recommended Oil Then select the recommended viscosity from this chart. Oil container labels provide important information.
Page 230: Changing Engine Oil And Filter
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Changing Engine Oil and Filter 3.0-liter engine 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 Full service station for information.
Page 231 • Use only specified engine oil (page Front 10-3). Drain plug Changing oil filter Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the work. 8-12...
Page 232: Engine Coolant
If new coolant is required frequently, Replace any that are swollen or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. deteriorated. The coolant should be at full in the radiator and between the FULL or F and LOW or L marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.
Page 233: Changing Coolant
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Changing Coolant To change coolant Change coolant according to Scheduled WARNING Maintenance (page 8-3). Removing the Cooling System Cap: CAUTION Removing the cooling system cap or • Use only soft (demineralized) water drain plug while the engine is running or hot is dangerous.
Page 234: Brake/Clutch Fluid
If it is excessively low, have the the radiator drain plug and drain the brake/clutch system inspected by an coolant into a suitable container. Authorized Mazda Dealer. Properly dispose of the used coolant. 3. Flush out the system with running water.
Page 235 Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine If the brake/clutch system could cause a fire. Be careful not to frequently requires new fluid, spill brake fluid on yourselfor on the consult an Authorized Mazda engine. Dealer. Low Brake/Clutch Fluid Levels: Low brake/clutch fluid levels are dangerous.
Page 236: Power Steering Fluid
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance If new fluid is required frequently, consult Power Steering Fluid an Authorized Mazda Dealer. M Inspecting Power Steering Fluid 3.0-liter engine Level Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not require periodic changing.
Page 237: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Atf)
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic transaxle Fluid WARNING (ATF) Sudden Vehicle Movement: M Inspecting Automatic transaxle Shifting the shift lever without first Fluid Level depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move The automatic transaxle fluid level should suddenly and cause an accident.
Page 238: Washer Fluid
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Washer Fluid CAUTION M Inspecting Washer Fluid Level • Use the cold scale only as a reference. • If outside temperature is lower than WARNING about 20°C (70°F), start the engine and inspect the fluid level after the Substitute Washer Fluid: engine reaches operating Using radiator antifreeze as washer...
Page 239: Body Lubrication
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Body Lubrication Air Filter All moving points of the body, such as CAUTION door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is Don’t drive without an air filter. This changed.
Page 240 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing 3.0-liter engine with a damp cloth. 4. Clean or replace the filter. 5. Install in the reverse order of removal. Replace the filter according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). Clamp 2.
Page 241: Wiper Blades
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Replacing Windshield Wiper Wiper Blades Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the CAUTION blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them. Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to affect the CAUTION cleanability of windows.
Page 242 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION • Don’t bend the stiffeners. You need To prevent damage to the windshield, don’t let the wiper arm fall on it. to use them again. • If the metal stiffeners are switched, 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull the blade’s wiping efficiency could until the tabs are free of the metal be reduced.
Page 243: Battery
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery WARNING Children and Batteries: WARNING Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid Battery-Related Lead Materials: could cause serious injuries if it gets Battery posts, terminals and related in the eyes or on the skin. Always accessories contain lead and lead keep batteries out of the reach of compounds, chemicals known to the...
Page 244: 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 10-5) is dangerous. It could seriously affect ride, handling, ground clearance, tire clearance, and speedometer calibration.
Page 245: Rotation
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Tire Rotation NOTE To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires • Warm tires normally exceed every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner recommended pressures. Don’t if irregular wear develops. During release air from warm tires to adjust rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Page 246: Temporary Spare Tire
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Replacing a Tire M Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least WARNING monthly to make sure it’s properly inflated and stored. The temporary spare tire is easier to Worn Tires: handle because of its construction. It is Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Page 247 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M 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.
Page 248: Light Bulbs
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights Headlights(Low beam) Fog lights Headlights (High beam) Parking lights Side-marker lights Front turn signal lights High-mount brake light Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light Courtesy lights Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights Taillights License plate lights 8-29...
Page 249 Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be WARNING replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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.
Page 250 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Replacing a Bulb (Front) To replace the bulbs for the fog lights and parking lights, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Front turn signal lights Side-marker lights 8-31...
Page 251 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Replacing a Bulb (Interior) Overhead light/Map lights Trunk light Without overhead console Courtesy lights With overhead console Vanity mirror lights 8-32...
Page 252 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Replacing a Bulb (Rear) Rear bulb access To replace the turn signal light, brake light/taillight or reverse light bulbs, the trunk rear trim must be removed and the inside cover must be partially opened. 1.
Page 253 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance High-mount brake light Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights License plate lights Reverse lights Taillights 8-34...
Page 254: Fuses
If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Engine compartment fuse box M Fuse Replacement 4. Inspect it and replace if it’s blown.
Page 255 Normal Blown be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all NOTE other switches. To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an 2. Remove the fuse block cover. Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-37). Fuse block cover 8-36...
Page 256: Panel Description
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) FUSE PROTECTED FUSE PROTECTED DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT RATING COMPONENT SPARE — Turn signal HAZARD lights SPARE — STOP Brake/Taillights SPARE — — — — — — —...
Page 257 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE PROTECTED DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT BLOWER Blower motor Overhead light, Power door lock — — — Rear window DEFOG defroster AD FAN Cooling fan FAN2 Cooling fan FAN1 Brake/Taillights, License plate TAIL lights, Parking lights Dashboard ILLUMI illumination...
Page 258 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Vehicle’s left side) FUSE PROTECTED FUSE PROTECTED DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT RATING COMPONENT Engine control Accessory ENGINE IG R.CIGAR system socket — Instrument — — METER IG cluster D.LOCK Power door lock Seat warmer, —...
Page 259: Appearance Care
Prevention Industrial pollutants and vehicle emissions drift into the air and mix with It is necessary to have your Mazda rain or dew to form acids. These acids can washed and waxed to preserve its finish settle on a vehicle’s finish. As the water...
Page 260 • In low temperatures a vehicle’s finish hardens. This increases the chance of paint chipping. • 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.
Page 261: Exterior Care
• Cleansers or wax containing abrasives are used. NOTE • Mazda is not responsible for scratches caused by automatic car washes or improper washing. • Scratches are more noticeable on vehicles with darker paint finishes.
Page 262 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Pay special attention to removing salt, Waxing dirt, mud, and other foreign material from Your vehicle needs to be waxed when the underside of the fenders, and make water no longer beads on the finish. sure the drain holes in the lower edges of Always wash and dry the vehicle before the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Page 263: Underbody Maintenance
CAUTION system, even though these parts may be coated with anti-corrosive material. If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced, make Thoroughly flush the underbody and sure the body shop applies anti-...
Page 264: Interior Care
Maintenance and Care Appearance Care M Aluminum Wheel Maintenance Interior Care A protective coating is provided over the M Dashboard Precautions aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the NOTE dashboard.
Page 265 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. 8-46...
Page 266 Importer/Distributor ..............9-7 Distributor in Each Area ............9-7 Warranty ..................9-8 Warranties for Your Mazda ............9-8 Outside the United States and Canada ........9-9 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) ..............9-10 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ......
Page 267: Customer Assistance
M 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.
Page 268: Customer Assistance (Canada)
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.
Page 269 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).
Page 270 Manitoba (204) 942-7166 Ontario (416) 596-8824 Atlantic Canada (902) 422-5413 Quebec (418) 649-1330 M 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.
Page 271 M STEP 1 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.
Page 272: Mazda Importer/Distributors
Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. (416) 609-9909 (outside Canada) TEL:1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) M PUERTO RICO (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Plaza Motors Corp. (Mazda de Puerto Rico) P.O. Box 362722, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-2722 TEL: (787) 641-9300 M GUAM...
Page 273: Warranty
• Emission Defect Warranty • Emission Performance Warranty • California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) • Emission Control Warranty (Canada only) • Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty • Tire Warranty NOTE Detailed warranty information is provided with your Mazda.
Page 274: Outside The United States And Canada
• Proper repair facilities, tools, testing equipment, and replacement 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.
Page 275: Registering Your Vehicle In A Foreign Country (Except United States And Canada)
Parts, servicing techniques, and tools necessary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be unavailable. There might not be an Authorized Mazda Dealer in the country you plan to take your vehicle. The Mazda warranty is valid only in certain countries.
Page 276: 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 Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle’s performance or safety system;...
Page 277: Cell Phones
Customer Information Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver: 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 278: Type Approval Of Equipment
Customer Information Type Approval of Equipment Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-13...
Page 279: Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (Utqgs)
Customer Information 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. M 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.
Page 280: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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.
Page 281: Reporting Safety Defects
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 Corporation should be forwarded to: Mazda North American Operations 7755, Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618-2922 P.O.
Page 282: 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.
Page 283 9-18...
Page 284 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ............. 10-2 Specifications ................10-3 Specifications ................10-3 10-1...
Page 285: Vehicle Information Labels
Identification Numbers M Vehicle Emission Control Vehicle Information Labels Information Label M 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.
Page 286: Specifications
Specifications Specifications M Engine Model Item 2.3-liter engine 3.0-liter engine Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 181.0 cu in) Compression ratio 10.0...
Page 287: Capacities
Specifications M Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Unit Item US qt Imp qt With oil filter replacement 2.3-liter engine Without oil filter replacement Engine oil With oil filter replacement 3.0-liter engine Without oil filter replacement 2.3-liter engine Coolant 3.0-liter engine 10.2 10.8 2.3-liter engine 2.87 Manual transaxle oil...
Page 288: Specifications
Specifications M Light Bulbs Light bulb Wattage High beam Headlights Low beam Front turn signal lights Parking lights Fog lights Side-marker lights Type A 18.4 High-mount brake lights Type B Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 Taillights Reverse lights 18.4 License plate lights Trunk light...
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Mazda 6 2004 Owner's Manual

Index a B

2 Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat Belt Systems

Child Restraint

SRS Air Bags

3 Knowing Your Mazda

Doors and Locks

Security System

Steering Wheel and Mirrors

4 Before Driving Your Mazda

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Before Starting the Engine

Driving Tips

Towing

5 Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Instrument Cluster and Indicators

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

Switches and Controls

6 Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

Audio System

Interior Equipment

7 In Case of an Emergency

Parking in an Emergency

Flat Tire

Overheating

Emergency Starting

Emergency Towing

8 Maintenance and Care

Introduction

Scheduled Maintenance

Owner Maintenance

Appearance Care

9 Customer Information

Customer Assistance

Mazda Importer/Distributors

Warranty

Cell Phones

Type Approval of Equipment

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)

Reporting Safety Defects

Service Publications

Quick Links

Chapters

Related Manuals for Mazda 6 2004

Summary of Contents for Mazda 6 2004