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J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM
T hank you for choosing a M azda. W e at M azda design and build vehicles w ith com plete
custom er satisfaction in m ind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation o f your M azda, read this m anual
carefully and follow its recom m endations.
A n A uthorized M azda D ealer know s your vehicle best. So w hen m aintenance or service is
necessary, that's the place to go.
O ur nationw ide netw ork o f M azda professionals is dedicated to providing you w ith the best
possible service.
W e assure you that all o f us at M azda have an ongoing interest in y our m otoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction w ith your M azda product.
M a z d a N o rth A m e ric a n O p e ra tio n s
Im p o r ta n t N otes A b o u t T h is M a n u a l
K eep this m anual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of
your M azda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this m anual w ith it for the next owner.
A ll specifications and descriptions are accurate at the tim e o f printing. B ecause
im provem ent is a constant goal at M azda, w e reserve the right to m ake changes in
specifications at any tim e w ithout notice and w ithout obligation.
A ir C o n d itio n in g a n d th e E n v iro n m e n t
Your M azda's genuine air conditioner is filled w ith R 134a, a refrigerant that has been
found not to dam age the earth's ozone layer. I f the air conditioner does not operate
properly, consult an A uthorized M azda Dealer.
P lease be a w a re th a t th is m a n u a l a p p lie s to all m o d els, e q u ip m e n t a n d o p tio n s. A s a
re su lt, you m ay fin d som e e x p la n a tio n s fo r e q u ip m e n t n o t in sta lle d o n y o u r vehicle.
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
A Word to Mazda Owners
©2001 M azda N orth A m erican O perations
Printed in U .S.A.

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  • Page 1 J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM A Word to Mazda Owners T hank you for choosing a M azda. W e at M azda design and build vehicles w ith com plete custom er satisfaction in m ind.
  • Page 2 J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM How to Use This Manual W e w ant to help you get the m ost driving In d e x : A good place to start is pleasure from y o u r vehicle. Your o w ner’s the Index, an alphabetical listing o f all m anual, w hen read from cover to cover, inform ation in your manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment U se of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SR S air bags and child-restraint systems.
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  • Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. D a s h b o a rd O v erv iew ................1- 2 In te r io r O v e r v ie w ..................1- 3 E x te r io r O verv iew ..................1- 4...
  • Page 6 J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Your Vehicle a t a Glance Dashboard Overview Hazard warning flasher switch (page 5-36) Wiper and washer lever Driver-side air bag ► ­ (page 2-25) (page 5-34) Instrument cluster ^ Climate control system (page 5-19) (page 6-2) Lighting control / Turn signals...
  • Page 7 J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Your Vehicle a t a Glance Interior Overview Sunvisors ► Interior light (page 6-44) (page 6-37) Rearview mirror Seat belts (page 2-9) (page 3-22) ^ Vanity mirror (page 6-44) Side air bags ^ Front seats (page 2-25) (page 2-2)
  • Page 8 J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Your Vehicle a t a Glance Exterior Overview ^ Rear window defroster Fuel-filler lid ► (page 5-35) (page 3-14) High-mount brake light Child safety lock ► (page 8-33) (page 3-5) — ^ Trunk lid (page 3-10) License plate lights (page 8-33)
  • Page 9 J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. S e a t s .........................2- 2 Front Seats ....................2- 2 R ear S e a t ....................2- 6 S e a t B elt S y s te m s ..................2- 9 Seat B elt P re c a u tio n s ................2- 9 3-Point Type Seat B e l t ...............
  • Page 10: Seats

    J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats ▼ Seat Slide Front Seats (M a n u ally o p e ra te d m odel) (M a n u ally o p e ra te d m odel) &...
  • Page 11 J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats ▼ Seat Recline (E le ctrica lly o p e ra te d m odel) To slide the seat, m ove the slide lifter sw itch on the outside o f the seat to the A WARNING front or b ack and hold it.
  • Page 12: Essential Safety Equipment

    J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent Seats ▼ Seat Tilt (Driver’s Seat) To change the seatback angle, lean forw ard slightly w hile raising the lever. (M a n u ally o p e ra te d m odel) T hen lean b ack to the desired position and T he seat-bottom angle can be adjusted by release the lever.
  • Page 13 J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent Seats ▼ Head Restraint R e a r h e ig h t a d ju s tm e n t R aise or low er the back o f the sw itch to adjust the rear height o f the seat-bottom .
  • Page 14: Rear Seat

    J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear Seat /h WARNING U nlocked Seatback: & WARNING A seatback p la ys an im portan t role in you r protection in a vehicle. L eaving Stacking Cargo: the seatback unlocked is dangerou s as Stacking luggage or other cargo...
  • Page 15 J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent Seats 2. Push the button and fold the seatback A WARNING forward. C hildren a n d the Folding R ear Seats: P laying w ith the folding rear seats is dangerous.
  • Page 16 J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent Seats ▼ Armrest T he arm rest can be used or placed upright. Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G...
  • Page 17: Seat Belt Systems

    J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility o f severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. M azda recom m ends that the driver and all passengers alw ays w ear seat belts. A ll o f the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out o f the way w hen not in use.
  • Page 18 J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems /h WARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat b elt f o r m ore than one perso n a t a tim e is dangerous. A seat b elt used in this w ay c a n ’t spread the im pact fo rc es p ro p erly a n d the two p a ssen g ers could be crushed together a n d seriously injured o r even killed.
  • Page 19 J94S.book Page 11 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems ▼ Automatic Locking Mode Always use the autom atic locking m ode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event o f an accident. To get the seat belt into the autom atic locking m ode, pull it all the w ay out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system .
  • Page 20: 3-Point Type Seat Belt

    J94S.book Page 12 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 3-Point Type Seat Belt /h WARNING N O TE Positioning the Sh oulder Portion o f the Seat Belt: W hen using the rear center seat belt, Im proper p o sition in g o f the shoulder refer to "R ear C enter P osition Seat p o rtio n o f the seat b elt is dangerous.
  • Page 21 J94S.book Page 13 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent Seat Belt Systems ▼ Unfastening the Seat Belts A WARNING D epress the button on the buckle. Positioning the Sh oulder Portion o f the Seat Belt: Im p ro p er p o sitio n in g o f the sh oulder po rtio n o f the seat b e lt is dangerous.
  • Page 22: Rear Center Position Seat Belt

    J94S.book Page 14 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Rear Center Position Seat A WARNING Belt Fastening the R ear-C enter Seat Belt Before using the rear-center lap/shoulder w ith Only One Buckle: belt m ake sure tongue (A) and anchor F astening the rear-cen ter seat belt buckle (B) are fastened.
  • Page 23 J94S.book Page 15 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems ▼ Unfastening the Lap Portion of M ake sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your body. the Seat Belt Insert a sm all object in the anchor buckle &...
  • Page 24: Seat Belt Extender

    J94S.book Page 16 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Extender A WARNING If your seat belt is not long enough, even Unnecessary Use o f an Extender: w hen fully extended, a seat belt extender U sing a seat b elt extender w hen not m ay be available to you at no charge from necessary is dangerou s.
  • Page 25: Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep

    J94S.book Page 17 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light/ Beep If the driver’s seat b elt is not fastened w hen the ignition sw itch is turned to the O N position, a beep w ill sound for about 6 seconds and the seat belt w arning light w ill rem ain on until the belt is fastened.
  • Page 26: Child Restraint

    am i02.fm Page 18 W ednesday, February 13, 2002 4:49 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions M azd a strongly urges the u se o f c h ild -restrain t system s fo r children sm all eno ugh to use them .
  • Page 27 J94S.book Page 19 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint & WARNING P roper Size o f C hild-R estraint System : For effective protection in vehicle accidents a n d sudden stops, a child m u st be p ro p erly restrained using a seat belt o r child-restraint system depen din g on age a n d size.
  • Page 28 J94S.book Page 20 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint /h WARNING Children a n d Seatin g Position with Side A ir Bag: A llow in g anyone to lean over o r against the fro n t d o o r is dangerous. I f the vehicle is equipped w ith side a ir bags, the im pact o f an inflating side a ir bag c ou ld cause serious injury o r death to the person .
  • Page 29: Child-Restraint Systems

    J94S.book Page 21 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint ▼ Rear Seat Child-Restraint Installing Child-Restraint System Installation Systems Follow these instructions w hen using a child-restraint system . A ccident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat.
  • Page 30 J94S.book Page 22 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. Push the child-restraint system firm ly 4. If your child-restraint system requires into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt the use o f a tether strap, hook and retracts as snugly as possible.
  • Page 31 J94S.book Page 23 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent Child Restraint ▼ If You Must Use the Front Seat for Children A WARNING If you cannot put all children in the rear Front P assenger’s S ea t Position: seat, at least put the sm allest in the rear A s y o u r vehicle has fr o n t a ir bags a n d seat and be sure the largest child up front...
  • Page 32 J94S.book Page 24 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent Child Restraint 3. To get the retractor into the autom atic A WARNING locking m ode, pull the shoulder belt portion o f the seat belt until the entire length o f the belt is out o f the retractor.
  • Page 33: Srs Air Bags

    J94S.book Page 25 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions R ead this ow ner’s m anual carefully to verify w hat air bags (driver-side air bag, passenger- side air bag, side air bags) are equipped in y our vehicle. The front and side supplem ental restraint system s (SRS) include 4 air bags.
  • Page 34 J94S.book Page 26 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags /h WARNING A ir B aes w ith out Seat Belts: D epen ding only on the a ir bags f o r protection durin g an acciden t is dangerous. Alone, a ir bags m ay n o t p re v en t serious injuries.
  • Page 35 J94S.book Page 27 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags & WARNING Seating Position w ith Side A ir Baes: Sitting too close to the side a ir bag storage com partm ents or p la cin g hands on them is extrem ely dangerous.
  • Page 36 J94S.book Page 28 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags /h WARNING Suspension A djustm ent: A djusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. I f the veh icle’s h eight or the suspension is changed, the vehicle w ill be unable to accurately detect a collision resulting in incorrect o r un expected a ir bag deploym en t a n d the possibility o f serious injuries.
  • Page 37: Air Bag System Description

    J94S.book Page 29 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Air Bag System Description The supplem ental restraint system s (SRS) have tw o basic subsystem s: • T he air bag system w ith inflators and air bags. •...
  • Page 38 J94S.book Page 30 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags ▼ Air Bag Activation/Deactivation F r o n t a ir b a g a ctiv atio n A greater than m oderate im pact w ill cause the front air bags to inflate in the follow ing cases: Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater Frontal impact within about a 30 degree...
  • Page 39 J94S.book Page 31 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent SRS Air Bags L im ita tio n s to f ro n t a ir b a g activ atio n D epending on the severity o f im pact, the front air bags m ay not inflate in the follow ing Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail cosmetic damage but may not have enough...
  • Page 40 J94S.book Page 32 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags N o n -a ctiv atio n o f fro n t a ir b ag s Front air bags w ill not norm ally inflate in the follow ing cases: Collision from the rear.
  • Page 41 J94S.book Page 33 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipm ent SRS Air Bags L im ita tio n s to side a ir b a g a ctiv atio n D epending on the severity o f im pact, a side air bag m ay not inflate in the follow ing cases: Frontal offset impact may not provide Vehicle roll-over may not provide enough enough side impact to deploy a side air bag.
  • Page 42 J94S.book Page 34 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags ▼ Constant Monitoring /h WARNING T he follow ing com ponents o f the air bag system s are m onitored by a diagnostic Self-Servicing the A ir Bag System s: system: Self-servicin g o r tam pering w ith the system s is dangerous.
  • Page 43 J94S.book Page 35 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags & WARNING D am aged A ir Bag Sensors: D riving w ith da m a g ed a ir bag sensors is dangerous. A collision, even one n o t strong enough to inflate the a ir bags, could dam age the sensors.
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  • Page 45 J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment o f various parts. D o o rs a n d L o c k s ..................3- 2 Keys ......................
  • Page 46: Doors And Locks

    J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Doors and Locks Your M azda has two kinds o f keys: Keys prim ary and secondary. W ithout im m obilizer system & WARNING K eys a n d Children: L eaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous.
  • Page 47: Door Locks

    J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks If you m ust leave y our vehicle w ith Door Locks another person, such as a parking attendant, protect item s by locking the glove box and trunk lid w ith the prim ary &...
  • Page 48: Knowing Your Mazda

    J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM K nowing Your M azda Doors and Locks ▼ Locking, Unlocking with Key To lock any door w ith the door-lock button from the outside, push its door- E ither front door can be locked or lock button and close the door.
  • Page 49: Keyless Entry System

    J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks ▼ Rear Door Child Safety Lock Keyless Entry System This lock is intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the This system locks and unlocks the doors rear doors.
  • Page 50 J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Doors and Locks ▼ Transmitter U n lo ck b u tto n To unlock the driver’s door, press the ^ button. Unlock button To unlock all the doors, press the ^ button again w ithin 5 seconds.
  • Page 51: Power Windows

    J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. P ull the battery out. Power Windows 3. P u t in the new battery (C R 2032 or the equivalent) w ith the positive pole ( + ) T he ignition sw itch m ust be in the ON facing down.
  • Page 52 J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Doors and Locks ▼ Operating the Driver’s Side To open the window, push down the Power Window switch. To close the window, pull up the switch. To open the window, push down the switch.
  • Page 53: Hood

    J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood & WARNING ▼ Opening the Hood U nintentional Window Operation: W ith the vehicle parked, pull the U nintentional w indow operation is release handle to unlock the hood.
  • Page 54: Trunk Lid

    J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Doors and Locks U se the support rod to hold the hood Trunk Lid open. /hW ARNING Support rod Open Trunk a n d E xh au st Gas: E x h a u st g a s in the cabin o f a vehicle is dangerous.
  • Page 55 J94S.book Page 11 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Doors and Locks ▼ Remote Trunk Lid Release To cancel the security feature, insert the prim ary key into the lock, turn the key To release the trunk lid from inside the clockw ise to open the trunk, and push the vehicle, push the button.
  • Page 56: Trunk Release Handle

    J94S.book Page 12 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Doors and Locks Trunk Release Handle /h WARNING Your vehicle is equipped w ith a trunk Open Trunk Lid a n d Children: release handle that provides a m eans o f L eavin g the trunk lid open o r leaving escape for children and adults in the event children in the vehicle with the keys is...
  • Page 57 J94S.book Page 13 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Doors and Locks ▼ Opening the Trunk Lid from the A CAUTION Inside Pull the illum inated "T" shaped handle. A lw ays keep the handle firm ly The handle is m ade o f m aterial that will attached to the holder and in the glow for hours in the darkness o f the trunk...
  • Page 58: Fuel-Filler Lid And Cap

    J94S.book Page 14 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Doors and Locks ▼ Fuel-Filler Lid Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap To open, pull up the rem ote fuel-filler lid release. A WARNING F u el Spray: F u el spray is dangerous. F u el can burn skin a n d eyes a n d cause illness when ingested.
  • Page 59: Sunroof

    J94S.book Page 15 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Sunroof CAUTION T he sunroof can be opened or closed M ake sure the fuel-filler cap is electrically only w hen the ignition sw itch tightened securely.
  • Page 60 J94S.book Page 16 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Doors and Locks To close, push the front o f the tilt switch. N O TE A fter w ashing your M azda or after a rain, w ipe the w ater off the sunroof before operating it.
  • Page 61: Security System

    J94S.book Page 17 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System If the im m obilizer system is working Immobilizer System properly, the light w ill com e on w hen the ignition sw itch is turned to the O N or The optional im m obilizer system allows START position.
  • Page 62 J94S.book Page 18 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Security System ▼ Maintenance N O TE If you have a problem w ith the T he keys carry a unique electronic im m obilizer system or the key, consult an code.
  • Page 63: Theft-Deterrent System

    J94S.book Page 19 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System W h a t it does: Theft-Deterrent System • T he horn sounds interm ittently and the hazard w arning lights and headlights The optional theft-deterrent system is flash.
  • Page 64 J94S.book Page 20 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Security System 3. T he indicator light flashes once every 3 N O TE seconds to indicate that the system is fully arm ed. It continues to flash until If you have any problem w ith the theft- the theft-deterrent system is turned off.
  • Page 65: Steering Wheel And Mirrors

    J94S.book Page 21 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors ▼ Outside Mirrors & WARNING C heck the m irro rs’ angles before driving. A dju stin g the Steerin g Wheel:...
  • Page 66 J94S.book Page 22 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your M azda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. D epress the sw itch in the appropriate Push the lever forw ard for day driving. direction. P ull it back to reduce glare from headlights.
  • Page 67 J94S.book Page 23 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors N O T E If your forw ard view is obstructed by the m irror or the sunvisor hits the m irror, adjust the m irror stay to the center-horizontal position.
  • Page 68 J94S.book Page 24 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM...
  • Page 69 Before Driving Your Mazda Important inform ation about driving your Mazda. F u e l a n d E n g in e E x h a u s t P re c a u tio n s ..........4- 2 Fuel R e q u ire m e n ts................
  • Page 70: Before Driving Your Mazda

    J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements V ehicles w ith catalytic converters m ust use ONLY U N LE A D ED FU EL, w hich w ill reduce exhaust em issions and keep spark plug fouling to a m inim um .
  • Page 71 J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before D riving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions G asoline blended w ith oxygenates such as alcohol or ether com pounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels. T he com m on gasoline blend that can be used w ith your vehicle is ethanol blended at no m ore than 10% .
  • Page 72: Emission Control System

    J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped w ith an em ission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system ) that enables your vehicle to com ply w ith existing exhaust em issions requirem ents.
  • Page 73: Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)

    J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before D riving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) & WARNING C arbon M onoxide: E ngine exhaust is dangerous. This gas contains carbon m onoxide (CO), w hich is colorless, odorless, a n d poisonous.
  • Page 74: Before Starting The Engine

    J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your M azda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In After Getting In B e sure the windows, outside • A re all doors closed and locked? m irror (s), and outside lights are clean. •...
  • Page 75: Driving Tips

    J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before D riving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few H ow you operate y our M azda determ ines precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 how far it w ill travel on a tank o f fuel.
  • Page 76: Hazardous Driving

    J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle & WARNING £ s WARNING D ow nshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Spinning the Wheels: D ow nshifting into low er g e a r while...
  • Page 77: Winter Driving

    J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before D riving Your M azda Driving Tips ▼ Snow Tires Winter Driving • Carry em ergency gear, including tire A WARNING chains, w indow scraper, flares, a sm all shovel, ju m p er cables, and a sm all bag M ixing Tire Types: o f sand or salt.
  • Page 78: Driving In Flooded Area

    J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before Driving Your M azda Driving Tips ▼ Tire Chains Driving In Flooded Area A CAUTION /h WARNING • C hains m ay scratch or chip alum inum w heels. Install tire chains D riving w ith Wet Brakes: on steel w heels only.
  • Page 79 J94S.book Page 11 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Before D riving Your Mazda Driving Tips N ever tow a trailer w ith your M azda. & WARNING Vehicle L o a d Weight: T he gross axle w eigh t rating (GAWR)
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  • Page 81 J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. S ta rtin g a n d D riv in g ................5- 2 Ignition Sw itch ..................5- 2 Starting the E ngine ................5- 3 B rake System ..................
  • Page 82: Starting And Driving

    J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving A u to m atic tra n s a x le Ignition Switch W hen turning the ignition sw itch to the ▼ Ignition Switch Positions L O C K position, keep the shift lever in P.
  • Page 83: Starting The Engine

    J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine N O T E If turning the key is difficult, jig g le the N O TE steering w heel from side to side.
  • Page 84: Brake System

    J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving (A u to m atic tra n sa x le ) Brake System P ut the vehicle in park (P). If you m ust restart the engine w hile the vehicle is ▼...
  • Page 85 J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving R eleasin g th e p a rk in g b ra k e & WARNING D epress the brake pedal, then p ull the handle up and press the button.
  • Page 86 J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving ▼ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) L o w b r a k e flu id level w a rn in g If the light stays on after the parking brake The ABS control unit continuously is fully released, you m ay have a brake m onitors the speed o f each w heel.
  • Page 87 J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ▼ ABS Warning Light ▼ Brake Pad Wear Indicator W hen the disc brake pads becom e worn, the built-in w ear indicators contact the disc plates.
  • Page 88: Manual Transaxle Operation

    J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation If shifting to reverse is difficult, shift into neutral, release the clutch pedal, ▼ Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern and try again. T he shift pattern o f the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
  • Page 89: Automatic Transaxle Controls

    J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ▼ Transaxle Ranges Automatic Transaxle The shift lever m ust be in P or N to Controls operate the starter. P (P a rk )
  • Page 90 J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving ▼ Shift-Lock System /h WARNING For your safety, th e a u to m a tic tra n s a x le h a s a sh ift-lo ck , w h ic h p re v e n ts sh iftin g Shifting fro m N o r P: o u t of P u n less th e b r a k e p e d a l is I t ’s dangerou s to sh ift fro m N o r P...
  • Page 91: Driving Your Mazda

    J94S.book Page 11 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ▼ Overdrive To t u r n it on, p u s h th e b u tto n a g ain . Shift patterns w ith overdrive:...
  • Page 92: Power Steering

    J94S.book Page 12 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving ▼ Driving Tips Power Steering P assin g Pow er steering is only operable w hen the For extra pow er w hen passing another engine is running.
  • Page 93: Cruise Control

    " ^ ) J94S.book Page 13 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving ▼ Activation/Deactivation Cruise Control To activate the system , push the CRU ISE W ith cruise control, you can set and M A IN switch.
  • Page 94 J94S.book Page 14 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving ▼ To Set Speed ▼ To Increase Cruising Speed 1. Turn on the CRU ISE M A IN switch. Follow either o f these procedures. •...
  • Page 95 J94S.book Page 15 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving ▼ To Resume Cruising Speed at N O TE More Than 40 km/h (25 mph) A ccelerate if you w ant to speed up If som e other m ethod besides the CRU ISE tem porarily w hen the cruise control is M A IN was used to cancel cruising speed...
  • Page 96: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    J94S.book Page 16 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving ▼ To Cancel Traction Control System To turn off the system , use on e of these (TCS) methods: T he T raction C ontrol System (TCS) •...
  • Page 97 J94S.book Page 17 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ▼ TCS OFF Indicator Light ▼ TCS Warning Light This light com es on w hen the ignition This w arning light stays on for a few seconds w hen the ignition sw itch is turned sw itch is turned to the O N position.
  • Page 98 J94S.book Page 18 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Starting and Driving If the TCS is off w hen the engine is turned off, it autom atically activates w hen the ignition sw itch is turned L eaving the TCS on w ill provide the b est traction.
  • Page 99: Instrument Cluster And Indicators

    J94S.book Page 19 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges © S p e e d o m e te r ..........................5-20 © O d o m e te r and Trip M eter ....................... 5-20 ©...
  • Page 100 J94S.book Page 20 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Instrument Cluster and Indicators ▼ Speedometer O d o m e te r W hen this m ode is selected, O D O w ill be T he speedom eter indicates the speed o f displayed.
  • Page 101 J94S.book Page 21 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators ▼ Engine Coolant Temperature N O T E Gauge • O nly the trip m eters record tenths of T he engine coolant tem perature gauge kilom eters (m iles).
  • Page 102 J94S.book Page 22 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Y our M azda Instrument Cluster and Indicators ▼ Fuel Gauge T he fuel gauge show s approxim ately how m uch fuel is in the tank. We recom m end keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
  • Page 103 J94S.book Page 23 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page (© ) B rake S ystem W arning Light...
  • Page 104 J94S.book Page 24 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Y our M azda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page C heck E ngine Light 5-27 CHECK D oor-A jar W arning Light 5-28 (©) A B S W arning Light 5-28 A ir Bag System W arning Light 5-28...
  • Page 105: W A Rn In G /In D Ic A To R L Ig H Ts A N D B Eep S

    J94S.book Page 25 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ▼ Brake System Warning Light & WARNING (®) Brake Warning Light: D riving with the brake system w arning ligh t on is dangerous. It...
  • Page 106 J94S.book Page 26 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ▼ Charging System Warning Light ▼ Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light T his w arning light indicates a m alfunction of the alternator or of the charging system . This w arning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
  • Page 107 J94S.book Page 27 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ▼ TCS Warning Light ▼ Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light This w arning light stays on for a few seconds w hen the ignition sw itch is turned T his w arning light reveals that little to the O N position.
  • Page 108 J94S.book Page 28 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Y our M azda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps If the check engine light flashes N O TE continuously, decrease y our speed and consult an A uthorized M azda D ealer as W hen the engine is jum p-started to soon as possible.
  • Page 109 J94S.book Page 29 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ▼ Immobilizer System Warning/ ▼ Headlight High-Beam Indicator Security Indicator Light Light T his light indicates one o f two things: Im m o b iliz e r system w a rn in g lig h t •...
  • Page 110 J94S.book Page 30 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Y our M azda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ▼ O/D OFF Indicator Light ▼ TCS OFF Indicator Light T his light com es on w hen the overdrive T his light com es on w hen the ignition has been turned off.
  • Page 111: Beeps

    J94S.book Page 31 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Beeps ▼ Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition sw itch is in the L O C K or ACC position, a beep w ill sound w hen any door is opened.
  • Page 112: Switches And Controls

    J94S.book Page 32 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Switches and Controls ▼ Lights-On Reminder Lighting Control If lights are on and the key is rem oved from the ignition sw itch, a beep will sound w hen any door is opened. ▼...
  • Page 113: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    J94S.book Page 33 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Daytime Running Lights Signals In C anada, vehicles m ust be driven w ith the headlights on during daytim e ▼ Turn Signal operation.
  • Page 114: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    J94S.book Page 34 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls ▼ Windshield Wipers Windshield Wipers and Washer The ignition sw itch m ust be in the O N position. A WARNING F rozen W asher Fluid: U sing w indshield w ash er f lu id in fre ezin g tem peratures is dangerous.
  • Page 115: Rear Window Defroster

    J94S.book Page 35 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM >- Driving Your M azda Switches and Controls O n e -to u c h w ip e rs Rear Window Defroster For a single w iping cycle, push the lever up to MIST.
  • Page 116: Horn

    J94S.book Page 36 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your M azda Switches and Controls Horn Hazard Warning Flasher To sound the horn, press around the ► cr The hazard w arning lights should always m ark o f the steering w heel. be used w hen you stop on or near a roadway.
  • Page 117: Interior Comfort

    J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort U se o f various features for drive com fort, including air-conditioning and audio system . C lim a te C o n tro l S y s te m .................6- 2 O perating Tips ..................6- 2 Vent O p e ra tio n ..................6- 3 M anual Type ..................
  • Page 118: Climate Control System

    J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System ▼ Check the Refrigerant before Operating Tips Weather Gets Hot ▼ Operating the Climate Control H ave the air conditioner checked before System the w eather gets hot. L ack o f refrigerant m ay m ake the air conditioner less O perate the clim ate control system w ith efficient.
  • Page 119: Vent Operation

    J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Climate Control System Vent Operation ▼ Adjusting the Vents D ire ctin g a irflo w You can direct air flow by m oving the adjustm ent knobs and vents. A d ju stin g th e a m o u n t o f a irflo w These vents can b e opened by rotating the vertical w heels up or closed by rotating them down.
  • Page 120 J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System ▼ Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor Vents Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G...
  • Page 121 J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Climate Control System ▼ Oscillating Air Vent The air from the center ventilation vent can autom atically be sw ung in both right and left directions. To turn on, push the sw itch in. A nother push w ill turn it off.
  • Page 122: Manual Type

    J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type Fan control dial Mode selector switch ▼ Control Switches T e m p e ra tu re co n tro l dial F a n co n tro l dial Cold This dial controls tem perature o f the air com ing through the system .
  • Page 123 J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Climate Control System M ode se le c to r sw itch A ir in ta k e se le c to r sw itch ° Press the m ode selector sw itch to select T his sw itch controls the source o f air airflow m ode (page 6-4).
  • Page 124 J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior C om fort Climate Control System N O TE /h WARNING If the w indshield fogs up easily, set The R ecirculated A ir Position: the m ode selector sw itch to the Using the recircu lated a ir p o sition in position.
  • Page 125 J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Climate Control System ▼ Ventilation 5. A djust the fan control dial and tem perature control dial to m aintain m axim um com fort. A CAUTION W hen using the air conditioner w hile driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely m onitor the tem perature gauge (page 5-21).
  • Page 126 J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System ▼ Dehumidifying (With Air 1. Set the m ode selector sw itch to the W position. Conditioner) 2. Set the tem perature control dial to the desired position.
  • Page 127: Audio System

    J94S.book Page 11 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior C om fort Audio System Operating Tips for Audio Antenna System ▼ Rear Window Antenna ▼ Radio Reception The rear w indow antenna receives both A M and FM signals. A M c h a ra c te ris tic s A M signals bend around such things as A CAUTION...
  • Page 128 J94S.book Page 12 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Signals from an FM transm itter are F lu tte r/S k ip noise sim ilar to beam s o f light because they do Signals from an FM transm itter m ove in not bend around corners, but they do straight lines and becom e w eak in valleys reflect.
  • Page 129 J94S.book Page 13 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System ▼ Operating Tips for Cassette Tape S tro n g sig n al noise Player This occurs very close to a transm itter tower. T he broadcast signals are C lea n in g th e c assette ta p e p la y e r extrem ely strong, so the result is noise and T he tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers...
  • Page 130 J94S.book Page 14 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System ▼ Operating Tips for Mini Disc If the cassette tape is loose, it may produce poor sound or perform ance (MD) Player during playback. U se a pencil or •...
  • Page 131 J94S.book Page 15 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System • Store M D s in their cases and away Do not insert any o bjects, o th er than from direct sunlight. C D s, into the slot. •...
  • Page 132 J94S.book Page 16 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System A new CD m ay have rough edges on its B e sure never to touch the signal inner and outer perim eters. If a disc surface w hen handling the CD s. Pick w ith rough edges is used, proper up a CD by grasping the outer edge or setting w ill not be possible and the CD...
  • Page 133 J94S.book Page 17 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD player/changer. Do not insert any disc w ith a peel-off or seal on it. 6-17 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G...
  • Page 134 J94S.book Page 18 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System 6-18 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G...
  • Page 135: Audio Set

    J94S.book Page 19 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System Audio Set CD Player In-dash CD Changer Irani in=-rl — \ — 1 - ---1 ' - -- 1 Power/Volume/Sound Controls ......................6-20 Clock ..............................6-22 Operating the Radio ..........................
  • Page 136 J94S.book Page 20 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System ▼ Power/Volume/Sound Controls Display P o w e r O N /O F F Volum e a d ju s tm e n t Turn the ignition sw itch to the ACC or To adjust the volum e, turn the pow er/ O N position.
  • Page 137 J94S.book Page 21 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System A udio so u n d a d ju s tm e n t N O T E 1. Press the audio control knob to select A bout 5 seconds after selecting any bass, m id-range, treble, fade or balance m ode, the volum e function w ill be...
  • Page 138 J94S.book Page 22 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System ▼ Clock Display Clock button LSetting th e tim e E x a c t h o u r a d ju s tm e n t T he clock can be set at any tim e w hen the 1.
  • Page 139 J94S.book Page 23 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System C h a n g in g th e d isp lay m ode The display on the unit can be changed by pressing the clock button ( CLOCK ). This alternates the display betw een tim e and audio.
  • Page 140 J94S.book Page 24 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System ▼ Operating the Radio Band selector buttons Display R a d io O N T u n in g Press a band selector button ( AM or The radio has the follow ing tuning FM1/2) to turn the radio on.
  • Page 141 J94S.book Page 25 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System Seek tu n in g Pressing the seek tuning button If the pow er supply is interrupted (fuse ) w ill cause the tuner to seek blows or the battery is disconnected), a higher or low er frequency autom atically.
  • Page 142 J94S.book Page 26 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System ▼ Operating the Cassette Tape Player Cassette tape play button Rewind button C a sse tte ta p e in se rt P lay in g Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open Press the cassette tape play button edge to the right and cassette tape w ill (MDH-APE) to start playing w hen a...
  • Page 143 J94S.book Page 27 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System * N oise reduction system m anufactured Press the A PC button ( ) to the under license from D olby Laboratories beginning o f the next selection. L icensing C orporation.
  • Page 144 J94S.book Page 28 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System ▼ Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player Display MD play button I n s e rtin g th e M D F a st-fo rw a rd /R everse Insert the M D, label-side up w ith the Press and hold the fast-forw ard button arrow pointed to the slot.
  • Page 145 J94S.book Page 29 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System M usic scan C h a n g in g th e M D d isp lay This feature helps to find a program by To change the M D display during MD playing about the first 10 seconds o f each play, press and hold the display button track.
  • Page 146 J94S.book Page 30 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System ▼ Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player CD slot CD play button In s e rtin g th e C D F a st-fo rw a rd /R everse Insert the C D into the slot, label-side up.
  • Page 147 J94S.book Page 31 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System M usic scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds o f each track. Press the scan button (SCAN ) during play to start scan play operation (the track num ber w ill flash).
  • Page 148 J94S.book Page 32 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System ▼ Operating the In-Dash CD Changer CD play button CD slot I n s e rtin g th e CD N o rm a l in se rtio n T he CD m ust be label-side up when 1.
  • Page 149 J94S.book Page 33 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System M u ltip le in se rtio n M u ltip le e jectio n 1. Press and hold the load button (MAD ) 1. Press and hold the CD eject button for about 2 seconds until a beep is ( ±...
  • Page 150 J94S.book Page 34 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System D isc se arch Press the disc up button ( D IS C A ) to skip forw ard to the beginning o f the next CD. Press the disc dow n button ( D IS C V ) to skip back to the beginning o f the previous M u sic scan...
  • Page 151 J94S.book Page 35 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Audio System ▼ Error Indications I f you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. I f you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an A uthorized M azda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution...
  • Page 152: Safety Certification

    J94S.book Page 36 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Safety Certification T his CD player is m ade and tested to m eet exacting safety standards. It m eets FCC requirem ents and com plies w ith safety perform ance standards o f the U.S. D epartm ent o f H ealth and H um an Services.
  • Page 153: Interior Equipment

    J94S.book Page 37 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Interior Equipment Interior Lights N O T E If any door is left opened, the light ▼ Overhead light goes out after about 5 m inutes. ▼ Map Lights T he m ap lights are sw itched on or off by pressing the sw itches.
  • Page 154: Accessories

    J94S.book Page 38 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment ▼ Courtesy Light Accessories L ights on w hen any door is open. ▼ Accessory Socket T he ignition sw itch m ust be in the A C C or O N position.
  • Page 155 J94S.book Page 39 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Interior Equipment F r o n t accesso ry so ck et R e a r accesso ry so ck et The front accessory socket is in the center T he rear accessory socket is in the center panel.
  • Page 156 J94S.book Page 40 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 1. U sing a coin, turn the cap 4. M ake sure the plug cord is running counterclockw ise (about 45° from the through the cap slot, reinstall the cap closed position) and rem ove it.
  • Page 157: Storage Compartments

    " ^ ) J94S.book Page 41 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment F ro n t cu p h o ld e r Storage Compartments The front cup holders are on the center console. To use, lift the covers. A WARNING To open the rear cover, open the front first, then open the rear.
  • Page 158 J94S.book Page 42 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment W ith o u t s u n ro o f ▼ Center Pocket To open, unlatch the release catch. To open, push the release catch down and pull the lid downw ard.
  • Page 159 J94S.book Page 43 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Com fort Interior Equipment ▼ Center Console ▼ Rear-Armrest Box To open, pull the low er release catch. To open, pull the release catch. S m all item s can be placed in the tray o f the center console lid.
  • Page 160: Sunvisors

    J94S.book Page 44 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment T ype B Sunvisors To use the vanity m irror, low er the sunvisor and pull the m irror cover up. W hen you need a sunvisor, low er it for T he vanity m irror light w ill com e on use in front or sw ing it to the side.
  • Page 161 J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Helpful inform ation on what to do in an emergency. P a r k in g in a n E m e rg e n c y ..............7- 2 Parking in an E m e rg e n c y ..............
  • Page 162: In Case Of An Emergency

    J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency T he hazard w arning lights should always be used w hen you stop on or near a roadw ay.
  • Page 163: Flat Tire

    J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Em ergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram . & - Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G...
  • Page 164 J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire ▼ Jack & CAUTION To rem o v e th e ja c k To avoid dam age to the tem porary Turn the w ing bolt counterclockw ise. spare or to the vehicle, observe the follow ing precautions: •...
  • Page 165: Changing A Flat Tire

    J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Changing a Flat Tire N O T E M ake sure the jack is w ell lubricated N O T E before using it. I f the follow ing occurs w hile driving, it 1.
  • Page 166 ® J94S. book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire ▼ Removing a Flat Tire 2. L oosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockw ise one turn each, but Pry off the w heel cover w ith the d o n ’t rem ove any until the tire has been beveled end o f the lug w rench.
  • Page 167 J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Em ergency Flat Tire 5. Turn the lug w rench clockw ise until A WARNING the tire ju st clears the ground, less than 25 m m (1 in). B efore rem oving the lug nuts, m ake sure your M azda is firm ly In correct Jacking Position: in position and that it cannot slip or...
  • Page 168 J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire /h WARNING /h WARNING Rem oving D irt a n d Grim e from A pplying O il a n d G rease to Lug Nuts, Wheels, H ubs a n d Hub Bolts: Bolts: W hen changing or replacing a tire,...
  • Page 169 J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire & WARNING Loose Lug Nuts: Im properly or loosely tigh tened lug nuts are dangerous. The w heel could w obble o r com e off. This could resu lt in loss o f vehicle control a n d cause a serious accident.
  • Page 170: Overheating

    J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Overheating 4. C heck w hether coolant or steam is Overheating escaping from under the hood or from the engine com partm ent. If the tem perature gauge indicates overheating, you experience pow er loss, I f ste am is c o m in g fro m th e engine o r you hear a loud knocking or pinging...
  • Page 171 J94S.book Page 11 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Overheating If you find no problem s, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious, carefully add coolant as required (page 8-13). d s WARNING C ooling System Caps: When the engine a n d radiator are hot, scalding coolan t a n d steam m ay...
  • Page 172: Emergency Starting

    J94S.book Page 12 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it m ay be Jum p-starting is dangerous if done flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). incorrectly.
  • Page 173 J94S.book Page 13 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM -& In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. M ake sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative term inal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, d o n ’t allow the vehicles to _| Jumper cablesl i touch.
  • Page 174: Push-Starting

    J94S.book Page 14 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Push-Starting d s WARNING Towine a Vehicle to S ta rt It: Towing a vehicle to start it is dan eerou s. The vehicle bein e tow ed c ou ld surge forw ard w hen its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide.
  • Page 175: Emergency Towing

    J94S.book Page 15 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description A CAUTION W e recom m end that tow ing be done only D on’t tow the vehicle pointed by an A uthorized M azda D ealer or a backw ard w ith driving w heels on the com m ercial tow -truck service.
  • Page 176: Tiedown Hooks

    J94S.book Page 16 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks Recreational Towing A n exam ple of “ recreational tow ing ” is A CAUTION tow ing your vehicle behind a m otorhom e. W hen doing recreational tow ing refer to D o n ’t use the tiedow n hooks under the “...
  • Page 177 J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. In tro d u c tio n ....................8- 2 Introduction ..................8- 2 S c h e d u le d M a in te n a n c e .................8- 3 Scheduled M aintenance ..............
  • Page 178: Introduction

    J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Introduction Introduction B e extrem ely careful and prevent injury to y o u rself and others or dam age to y our vehicle when using this m anual for inspection and m aintenance. If y o u ’re unsure about any procedure it describes, w e strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the w ork, preferably an A uthorized M azda D ealer.
  • Page 179: Scheduled Maintenance

    J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated m ainly w here none o f the follow ing conditions apply. If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (C anada and Puerto R ico residents follow Schedule 2). •...
  • Page 180: Maintenance And Care

    S.fm Page 4 Monday, June 25, 2001 5:12 PM M aintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance ▼ Schedule 1 I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. (O il-perm eated air filter cannot b e cleaned using th e air-blow m ethod.) R : R eplace L : L ubricate M aintenance...
  • Page 181 S.fm Page 5 Monday, June 25, 2001 5:12 PM M aintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance ▼ Schedule 2 I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or rep lace if necessary. (O il-perm eated air filter cannot be cleaned using th e air-blow m ethod.) R : R eplace L : Lubricate M aintenance...
  • Page 182 S.fm Page 6 Monday, June 25, 2001 5:12 PM M aintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. (O il-perm eated air filter cannot b e cleaned using th e air-blow m ethod.) R : R eplace L : L ubricate M aintenance...
  • Page 183: Owner Maintenance

    J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The ow ner or a qualified service technician should m ake these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. B ring any problem to the attention o f an A uthorized M azda D ealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
  • Page 184: Owner Maintenance Precautions

    J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions Im proper or incom plete service m ay result in problem s. This section gives instructions only for item s easy to perform . A s explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedure can be done only by a qualified service technician w ith special tools.
  • Page 185: Engine Compartment Overview

    J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview 2.0-liter engine Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Automatic transaxle fluid-level Power steering fluid dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Windshield was fluid reservoir Fuse block Engine coolant...
  • Page 186: Engine Oil

    J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance W hen choosing an oil, consider the Engine Oil tem perature range your vehicle w ill operate in before the next oil change. ▼ Recommended Oil Then select the recom m ended viscosity from this chart.
  • Page 187 J94S.book Page 11 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Inspecting Engine Oil Level & CAUTION 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. D o n ’t add engine oil over F. T his m ay cause engine dam age.
  • Page 188 J94S.book Page 12 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance C h a n g in g en g in e oil 3. R eplace the plug tightly after the oil has thoroughly drained. d s WARNING 4.
  • Page 189: Engine Coolant

    >- J94S.book Page 13 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance If it’s at or near L, add enough coolant to Engine Coolant the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the Inspecting Coolant Level level to F.
  • Page 190 J94S.book Page 14 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance For m ixture percentage: 1. R em ove the cooling system cap. 2.0-liter engine / T ) / / „ V olume / / x x , — ■...
  • Page 191: Brake/Clutch Fluid

    J94S.book Page 15 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Fill the radiator (to the top o f the filler Brake/Clutch Fluid neck) and then the coolant reservoir (to F) w ith as m uch ethylene-glycol-based ▼...
  • Page 192 J94S.book Page 16 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid CAUTION /h WARNING • B rake and clutch fluid w ill dam age painted surfaces. If brake or clutch fluid does get on a painted surface, Spilled Brake Fluid: w ipe it o ff im m ediately.
  • Page 193: Power Steering Fluid

    J94S.book Page 17 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. R em ove the filler cap and attached Power Steering Fluid dipstick. ▼ Inspecting Power Steering Fluid 4. W ipe them clean and put them back. Level 5.
  • Page 194: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Atf)

    J94S.book Page 18 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid /h WARNING (ATF) Sudden Vehicle M ovem ent: ▼ Inspecting Automatic transaxle Sh ifting the sh ift lever w ithout f ir s t Fluid Level depressing the brake p e d a l is dangerous.
  • Page 195 J94S.book Page 19 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Scale B W hen the engine has not been running, and the outside tem perature is above 10°C (50°F), the level should be betw een the bottom hole on the dipstick and the bottom of the crosshatched area on the dipstick.
  • Page 196: Washer Fluid

    J94S.book Page 20 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fully insert the dipstick. W hen adding Washer Fluid fluid, inspect w ith the dipstick to m ake sure it do esn ’t pass full. r Inspecting Washer Fluid Level N O TE &...
  • Page 197: Body Lubrication

    ■ 4 ■ 4 J94S.book Page 21 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Body Lubrication Air Filter All m oving points o f the body, such as & CAUTION door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each tim e the engine oil is D o n ’t drive w ithout an air filter.
  • Page 198: Wiper Blades

    J94S.book Page 22 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance L ift off the air filter cover and rem ove Wiper Blades the filter. A CAUTION H ot w axes applied by autom atic car w ashes have been know n to affect the cleanability of window s.
  • Page 199 J94S.book Page 23 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance R aise the w iper arm and turn the blade R em ove the m etal stiffeners from the assem bly to expose the plastic locking blade rubber and install them in new clip.
  • Page 200: Battery

    J94S.book Page 24 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. C arefully insert the new blade rubber. Battery T hen install the blade assem bly in the reverse older o f removal. & WARNING B attery-R elated L ea d M aterials: B attery posts, term inals a n d related accessories contain lead an d lead...
  • Page 201: Tires

    J94S.book Page 25 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Battery Maintenance Tires For reasons o f proper perform ance, safety, and better fuel econom y, alw ays m aintain recom m ended tire inflation pressures and stay w ithin the recom m ended load lim its and w eight distribution.
  • Page 202 J94S.book Page 26 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Tire Inflation Pressure N O TE W arm tires norm ally exceed A WARNING recom m ended pressures. D o n ’t release air from w arm tires to adjust Incorrect Tire Inflation: the pressure.
  • Page 203 J94S.book Page 27 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Tire Rotation ▼ Replacing a Tire To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires A WARNING every 6,000 km (3,750 m iles)/*12,000 km (7,500 m iles) , or sooner if irregular w ear develops.
  • Page 204 J94S.book Page 28 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Temporary Spare Tire ▼ Replacing a Wheel Inspect the tem porary spare tire at least W hen replacing a w heel, m ake sure the m onthly to m ake sure it’s properly new one is the sam e as the original factory inflated and stored.
  • Page 205: Light Bulbs

    J94S.book Page 29 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs 8-29 - @ - Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G...
  • Page 206 J94S.book Page 30 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your M azd a’s headlights have replaceable halogen bulbs. 1. M ake sure the headlight sw itch is off. 2. L ift the hood and find the bulb in the A WARNING rear of the headlight body.
  • Page 207 ■ 4 ■ 4 J94S.book Page 31 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Pull off the sealing cover. 6. U nhook the bulb retaining spring. 7. Sw ing the retaining spring out and away to free the headlight bulb.
  • Page 208 J94S.book Page 32 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Replacing a Bulb (Front) ▼ Replacing a Bulb (Interior) To replace the m ap light bulbs, contact an A uthorized M azda Dealer. Interior lig h t Courtesy lights Form No.
  • Page 209 J94S.book Page 33 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Replacing a Bulb (Rear) R e a r b u lb access To replace the turn-signal light, brake light/taillight or reverse light bulb, pull the center section o f the plastic retainer and rem ove the retainers and trunk end trim.
  • Page 210 J94S.book Page 34 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Trunk lig h t Rear-turn signal lig h ts License plate lig h ts © j Z 5377 © Brake lights/Taillights @ Reverse lig h ts - o - H igh-m ount brake lig h t 8-34...
  • Page 211: Fuses

    J94S.book Page 35 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect it and replace if it’s blown. Fuses Your vehicle’s electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls d o n ’t work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector.
  • Page 212 J94S.book Page 36 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance If the headlights or other electrical W hen replacing the 100A fuse: com ponents d o n ’t w ork and the fuses in 1. Turn off the ignition switch. the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block under the hood.
  • Page 213 J94S.book Page 37 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Fuse Panel Description F u se b lo ck (E n g in e c o m p a rtm e n t) (© ) (D (D (D FU S E P R O T E C T E D...
  • Page 214 J94S.book Page 38 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FU SE P R O T E C T E D D E S C R IP T IO N R A T IN G C O M P O N E N T A ntilock brake (A BS)
  • Page 215 J94S.book Page 39 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance F u se p an el (D riv e r’s side) F U S E P R O T E C T E D F U S E P R O T E C T E D D E S C R IP T IO N D E S C R IP T IO N...
  • Page 216: Appearance Care

    J94S.book Page 40 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Appearance Care ▼ Damage Caused by Bird How to Minimize Dropping, Insects, or Tree Sap Environmental Paint O c c u rre n c e Damage B ird droppings contain acids. If these aren ’t rem oved they can eat away the clear T he paintw ork on y our M azda represents and color base coat o f the veh icle’s...
  • Page 217 J94S.book Page 41 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Appearance Care ▼ Water Marks N O T E O c c u rre n c e • T he paint chipping zone varies w ith Rain, fog, dew, and even tap w ater can the speed o f the vehicle.
  • Page 218: Exterior Care

    J94S.book Page 42 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Appearance Care To m inim ize scratches on the vehicle’s Exterior Care paint finish: • R inse off any dirt or other foreign Follow all label and container directions m atter using lukew arm or cold w ater when using a chem ical cleaner or polish.
  • Page 219 J94S.book Page 43 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Appearance Care Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, 3. W hen w axing, coat evenly w ith the industrial fallout, and sim ilar deposits can sponge supplied or a soft cloth. dam age the finish if not rem oved 4.
  • Page 220 J94S.book Page 44 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Appearance Care & CAUTION /h WARNING D o n ’t use steel wool, abrasive D riving w ith Wet Brakes: cleaners, or strong detergents D riving w ith w et brakes is dangerous. containing highly alkaline or caustic In creased stopping distance or the agents on chrom e-plated or anodized...
  • Page 221: Interior Care

    J94S.book Page 45 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM M aintenance and Care Appearance Care Interior Care ▼ Dashboard Precautions Use only recom m ended cleaners and procedures. O thers m ay affect Prevent caustic solutions such as perfum e appearance and fire-resistance.
  • Page 222 J94S.book Page 46 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM...
  • Page 223 J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Customer Information Im portant consum er inform ation including w arranties and add-on equipm ent. C u s to m e r A ssistan ce ................9- 2 C ustom er A ssistance (U .S .A .)............9- 2 C ustom er A ssistance (C a n a d a ) ............
  • Page 224: Customer Information

    M A N A G ER o f the dealership or the OW NER. ▼ STEP 2: Call the Mazda National Customer Assistance Center #800 If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership m anagem ent, call M azda N orth A m erican O perations’...
  • Page 225 C anada Inc.R egional O ffice nearest you for such arrangem ents. R egional O ffice address and phone num bers are shown (page 9-5). ▼ STEP 3 Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department If still not substantially satisfied, contact the C ustom er R elations D epartm ent, M azda C anada Inc., 305 M ilner Avenue, Suite 400 Scarborough, O ntario M 1B 3V 4 C anada TEL:...
  • Page 226 J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Customer Assistance T he D epartm ent, in cooperation w ith the local M azda Service R epresentative, w ill review the case to determ ine if everything possible has been done to ensure y our satisfaction. Please recognize that the resolution o f service problem s in m ost cases requires the use of your M azda dealer’s service facilities, personnel and equipm ent.
  • Page 227 J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Customer Information Customer Assistance Provincial A dm inistrators m ay b e reached locally as listed below: Province/Territory CAM VAP N um ber B ritish Colum bia & Yukon Territories (604) 681-0312 A lberta &...
  • Page 228: Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)

    J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Your com plete and perm anent satisfaction is our business. T hat is w hy all A uthorized M azda D ealers have the know ledge and the tools to keep your M azda vehicle in top condition.
  • Page 229: Mazda Importer/Distributors

    Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. (416) 609-9909 (outside Canada) TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) ▼ PUERTO RICO (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Plaza Motors Corp. (Mazda de Puerto Rico) P.O. B ox 362722, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-2722 TEL: (787) 788-9300 ▼...
  • Page 230: Warranty

    J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Warranty Warranties for Your Mazda • N ew Vehicle Lim ited W arranty • D istributor M ajor C om ponent Lim ited W arranty (C anada only) •...
  • Page 231 J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Warranty G overnm ent regulations in the U nited States and C anada require that autom obiles m eet specific em ission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the U nited States, its territories, and C anada m ay differ from those sold in other countries.
  • Page 232: Add-On Non-Genuine Parts And Accessories

    J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Warranty Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories N on-genuine parts and accessories for M azda vehicles can be found in stores. T hese m ay fit y our vehicle, but they are not approved by the M azda for use w ith M azda vehicles.
  • Page 233: C Ell P H O N E S

    J94S.book Page 11 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Warranty & WARNING Use o f C ell P hones a n d O ther D evices by Driver: A lth ough n o t M azda produ cts, use o f any electrical devices such a s cell phones, com puters, p o rta b le radios, vehicle navigation o r o th er devices by the d river w hile the vehicle is m oving is dangerou s.
  • Page 234: Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (Utqgs)

    J94S.book Page 12 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This inform ation relates to the tire grading system developed by the U .S. N ational H ighw ay Traffic Safety A dm inistration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and tem perature perform ance.
  • Page 235 J94S.book Page 13 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) & WARNING The tem perature grade f o r this tire is establish ed f o r a tire th at is p ro p erly inflated a n d n o t overloaded.
  • Page 236: Reporting Safety Defects

    J94S.book Page 14 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that y our vehicle has a defect w hich could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should im m ediately inform the N ational H ighw ay Traffic Safety A dm inistration (N H TSA ) in addition to notifying M azda M otor C orporation (Your M azda Im porter/D istributor).
  • Page 237: Service Publications

    J94S.book Page 15 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Custom er Information Service Publications Service Publications Factory-authorized M azda service publications are available for ow ners w ho w ish to do som e o f their own m aintenance and repair. W hen requesting any o f our publications through an A uthorized M azda D ealer, refer to the chart below.
  • Page 238 J94S.book Page 16 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM...
  • Page 239: Specifications

    J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Specifications T echnical inform ation about y our M azda. Id e n tific a tio n N u m b e rs .................10- 2 Vehicle Inform ation L abels .............10- 2 Sp ecificatio n s ....................10- 4 Specifications ..................
  • Page 240 >- J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Identification Numbers Chassis Number Vehicle Information Labels ▼ Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification num ber legally identifies your vehicle. The num ber is on a plate attached to the left top side o f the dashboard.
  • Page 241 J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Identification Numbers ▼ Engine Number 10-3 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G...
  • Page 242 J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Specifications Specifications ▼ Engine " M od el 2 .0 -liter en g in e 2 .5 -liter engine Ite m Type D O H C -16V in-line, 4-cyl D O H C -24V V 6 6-cyl B orexS troke 83.0 x 92.0m m (3.27 x 3.62 in) 84.5 x 7 4.2m m (3.33 x 2.92 in)
  • Page 243 J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Specifications ▼ Capacities (A pproxim ate Q uantities) - - ------------------------------------ U n it US q t I m p q t Ite m w ith oil filter replacem ent 2.0-liter engine w ithout oil filter replacem ent E ngine oil...
  • Page 244 J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Specifications ▼ Air Conditioner G as com plies w ith SA E J639 R -134a M axim um operating charge 0.75 kg (26.5 oz) ▼ Light Bulbs L ig h t b u lb W a tta g e H eadlights 60/55...
  • Page 245: Index

    J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Index 11-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G...
  • Page 246 J94S.book Page 2 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Index A ccessory S ocket ........6-38 Brakes A dd-O n N on-G enuine P arts and A nti-lock brake system (ABS) ..5-6 A ccessories ..........9-10 Foot brake ........5-4 A ir B ag System s ......
  • Page 247 J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Index D riving Tips ..........4-7 Flasher A utom atic transaxle ..... 5-12 H azard w arning ......5-36 B reak-in period ........4-7 H eadlights ........5-32 D riving in flooded area ....4-10 Flat T ire ............
  • Page 248 J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Index Ignition M aintenance ..........8-1 K eys ............ 3-2 Introduction ........8-2 Sw itch ..........5-2 O w ner m aintenance Illum inated E ntry System ....6-37 precautions ........8-8 Im m obilizer System ......
  • Page 249 J94S.book Page 5 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Index Rear D oor C hild Safety L ock ....3-5 Storage C om partm ents ......6-41 R ear Seat ............ 2-6 Storage Pocket ........6-42 R ear W indow D efroster ...... 5-35 S u n r o o f .............
  • Page 250 J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Index T runk R elease H andle .......3-12 T urn and L ane-C hange Signals .. 5-33 V anity M irrors ........6-44 V ehicle Inform ation L abels ..10-2 W arning L ights .......

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