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Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is
necessary, that's the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best
possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda North American Operations
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of
your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because
improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in
specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with R134a, a refrigerant that has been
found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate
properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a
result, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
A Word to Mazda Owners
©2001 Mazda North American Operations
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service. We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

  • Page 2: 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 WARNING reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various A WARNING indicates a situation in road conditions.
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    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 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your Vehicle at 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 Audio system (page 5-32) (page 6-11) Shift lever...

  • Page 7: Interior Overview

    Your Vehicle at 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: Exterior Overview

    Your Vehicle at 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) Reverse lights (page 8-33) Brake lights / Taillights (page 8-33) Rear-turn signal lights (page 8-33)

  • Page 9: Essential Safety Equipment

    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- 6 Seat Belt Systems ................. 2- 9 Seat Belt Precautions ............... 2- 9 3-Point Type Seat Belt .............

  • Page 10: Seats

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats M M M M Seat Slide Front Seats (Manually operated model) (Manually operated model) 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 11 Essential Safety Equipment Seats M M M M Seat Recline (Electrically operated model) 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 12 Essential Safety Equipment Seats M M M M Seat Tilt (Driver’s Seat) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. (Manually operated model) Then lean back to the desired position and The seat-bottom angle can be adjusted by release the lever.
  • Page 13 Essential Safety Equipment Seats M M M M Head Restraint Rear height adjustment Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust the rear height of the seat-bottom. WARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous.

  • Page 14: Rear Seat

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear Seat WARNING Unlocked Seatback: WARNING A seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving Stacking Cargo: the seatback unlocked is dangerous as Stacking luggage or other cargo it can allow passengers to be ejected higher than the seatbacks, and or thrown around and baggage to putting things on the rear package...
  • Page 15 Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2. Push the button and fold the seatback WARNING forward. Children and the Folding Rear Seats: Playing with the folding rear seats is dangerous. Once the seats are back up, a child in the trunk would not be able to get out the way they had Button entered.
  • Page 16 Essential Safety Equipment Seats M M M M Armrest The armrest can be used or placed upright.

  • Page 17: Seat Belt Systems

    Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.
  • Page 18 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can’t spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed.
  • Page 19 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M M M M Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To get the seat belt into the automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system.

  • Page 20: 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 21 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M M M M Unfastening the Seat Belts WARNING Depress the button on the buckle. Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. An improperly positioned belt will provide little or no protection in a collision.

  • Page 22: Rear Center Position Seat Belt

    Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Rear Center Position Seat WARNING Belt Fastening the Rear-Center Seat Belt Before using the rear-center lap/shoulder with Only One Buckle: belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor Fastening the rear-center seat belt buckle (B) are fastened. with only one buckle is dangerous.
  • Page 23 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M M M M Unfastening the Lap Portion of 4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your body. the Seat Belt Insert a small object in the anchor buckle WARNING (B) slot, such as a key. Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt: The lap portion of the seat belt worn...

  • Page 24: Seat Belt Extender

    Using an Improper Extender: Please contact your Authorized Mazda Using a seat belt extender that is for Dealer for more information. another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous.

  • Page 25: Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep

    ON position, a beep will sound for about 6 seconds and the seat belt warning light will remain on until the belt is fastened. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 2-17...

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Children and Seating Position with Side Air Bag: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front door is dangerous. If the vehicle is equipped with side air bags, the impact of an inflating side air bag could cause serious injury or death to the person.

  • Page 29: Installing Child-Restraint Systems

    In your Mazda, tethered 1. Secure the child-restraint system with child-restraint systems can only be the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
  • Page 30 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 31: 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. 2-23...
  • Page 32 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. To get the retractor into the automatic WARNING locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. Children and Seating Position with Side Air Bag: 4.

  • Page 33: 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 air bags) are equipped in your vehicle. The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 4 air bags. They are located in: •...
  • Page 34 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only during a frontal, side or near-frontal collision of at least moderate force.
  • Page 35 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seating Position with Side Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag storage compartments or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard shoulder of the front seat and expands along the front door on the side the car is hit.
  • Page 36 • 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 37: Air Bag System Description

    Gases are produced to inflate the air bags and after the inflation, the air bags quickly deflate. The air bags will function only once. After that, the air bags will not work again and must be replaced. Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems. 2-29...
  • Page 38 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags M M M 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 39 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 40 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: Collision from the rear. Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the side air bag(s) but not the front air bags. Impact to the side, but it may deploy a side air bag.
  • Page 41 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to side air bag activation Depending on the severity of impact, a side air bag may not inflate in the following cases: Frontal offset impact may not provide Vehicle roll-over may not provide enough enough side impact to deploy a side air bag.
  • Page 42 ON position and continues while But if any of the following occurs, take the vehicle is being driven. your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: M M M M Air Bag Systems Warning Light •...
  • Page 43 If there was a subsequent collision, a damaged sensor would not inflate the air bags. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag systems after a collision. Removing Interior Parts: Removing any components such as...
  • Page 45 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ................3- 2 Keys ..................3- 2 Door Locks ................3- 3 Keyless Entry System .............. 3- 5 Power Windows ............... 3- 7 Hood ..................

  • Page 46: Knowing Your Mazda

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Your Mazda has two kinds of keys: Keys primary and secondary. Without immobilizer system WARNING Primary key Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured Secondary key or even killed.

  • Page 47: Door Locks

    Leaving children in a vehicle with the If your key is lost, consult your ignition key is dangerous. This could Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code result in someone being badly injured number ready. or even killed. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move.
  • Page 48 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M M M M Locking, Unlocking with Key To lock any door with the door-lock button from the outside, push its door- Either front door can be locked or lock button and close the door.

  • Page 49: Keyless Entry System

    To install a new battery, refer to Maintenance (page 3-6). • Additional transmitters can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 3 additional transmitters can be used with the keyless entry system per vehicle.
  • Page 50 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M M M M Transmitter Unlock button To unlock the driver’s door, press the button. Unlock button Lock button To unlock all the doors, press the button again within 5 seconds. Trunk button To open the trunk, press the button.

  • Page 51: Power Windows

    If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative. CAUTION •...
  • Page 52 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M M M M Operating the Driver’s Side To open the window, push down the switch. Power Window To close the window, pull up the switch. To open the window, push down the switch.

  • Page 53: Hood

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood WARNING M M M M Opening the Hood Unintentional Window Operation: 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the Unintentional window operation is release handle to unlock the hood. dangerous. A person’s hands, head, or neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury.

  • Page 54: Trunk Lid

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Use the support rod to hold the hood Trunk Lid open. WARNING Support rod Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. This gas contains CO...
  • Page 55 If you must leave your Mazda with another person, such as a parking attendant, protect valuables in the trunk by locking the rear seatbacks and trunk.

  • Page 56: Trunk Release Handle

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Release Handle WARNING Your vehicle is equipped with a trunk Open Trunk Lid and Children: release handle that provides a means of Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving escape for children and adults in the event children in the vehicle with the keys is they become locked inside the trunk.
  • Page 57 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks M M M M Opening the Trunk Lid from the CAUTION Inside Pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle. Always keep the handle firmly The handle is made of material that will attached to the holder and in the glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk recessed position.

  • Page 58: Fuel-Filler Lid And Cap

    To replace the filler cap, turn it clockwise filler neck. until it clicks. CAUTION Open Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at Authorized Mazda Dealers. The wrong cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel and Close emission control systems.

  • Page 59: Sunroof

    (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the Slide switch engine several times), it may indicate a different problem. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Tilt switch WARNING Extending the Head or Arms...
  • Page 60 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To close, push the front of the tilt switch. NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the sunroof before operating it. M M M M Slide Operation To open to any position, press the rear of...

  • Page 61: Security System

    If any of these theft of your vehicle. occur, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION NOTE Changes or modifications not •...
  • Page 62 • If you lose a key, an Authorized • Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as Mazda Dealer will reset the the dashboard or hood, under electronic codes of your remaining direct sunlight. keys and immobilizer system.

  • Page 63: Theft-Deterrent System

    Knowing Your Mazda Security System What it does: Theft-Deterrent System • The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights and headlights The optional theft-deterrent system is flash. designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all the •...
  • Page 64 Theft-Deterrent System sound. are in the glove box. NOTE Mazda recommends that you affix them to the lower rear corner of the front door The trunk lid can be opened with the windows. key or the transmitter even when the system is armed.

  • Page 65: Steering Wheel And Mirrors

    Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors M M M 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 66 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Depress the switch in the appropriate Push the lever forward for day driving. direction. Pull it back to reduce glare from headlights. Mirror adjusting switch Day/Night lever Night After adjusting the mirror, lock the...
  • Page 67 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE If your forward view is obstructed by the mirror or the sunvisor hits the mirror, adjust the mirror stay to the center-horizontal position. View from above Stay Side view Stay 3-23...

  • Page 69: Before Driving Your Mazda

    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- 4 Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ........4- 5 Before Starting the Engine ............4- 6 Before Getting In ..............

  • Page 70: Before Driving Your Mazda

    Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly. • Never add fuel system additives. Never add cleaning agents other than those specified by Mazda. Other cleaning agents and additives may damage the system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  • Page 71 "Gasohol". Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty. • Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol. • Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: Before Starting The Engine

    Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In After Getting In • Be sure the windows, outside • Are all doors closed and locked? mirror (s), and outside lights are clean. • Are the inside and outside mirrors •...

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77: Winter Driving

    Mixing Tire Types: of sand or salt. Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling Ask a Mazda dealer to perform the could be greatly affected and result in following precautions: an accident. Use only the same size •...

  • Page 78: Driving In Flooded Area

    Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips M M M M Tire Chains Driving In Flooded Area CAUTION WARNING • Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Install tire chains Driving with Wet Brakes: on steel wheels only. Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

  • Page 79: Trailer Towing

    Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Trailer Towing Overloading Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. WARNING Vehicle Load Weight: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver’s door frame.

  • Page 81: Driving Your Mazda

    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- 8 Automatic Transaxle Controls ..........5- 9 Power Steering .................

  • Page 82: Starting And Driving

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic transaxle Ignition Switch When turning the ignition switch to the M M M M Ignition Switch Positions LOCK position, keep the shift lever in P. ON(II) ACC(I) Shift lever engaged in P LOCK(0)

  • Page 83: 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 84: Brake System

    Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is M M M M Foot Brake moving, shift into neutral (N). Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes NOTE that adjust automatically through normal use. The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N.
  • Page 85 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. Lower the Driving with Wet Brakes: handle to the release position while Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
  • Page 86 Don’t drive of surface layer when the wheels skid. with this light on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible.
  • Page 87 ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized When you hear this noise, consult an Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE...

  • Page 88: Manual Transaxle Operation

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle NOTE Operation If shifting to reverse is difficult, shift into neutral, release the clutch pedal, M M M M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern and try again. Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.

  • Page 89: Automatic Transaxle Controls

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M M M M Transaxle Ranges Automatic Transaxle The shift lever must be in P or N to Controls operate the starter. P (Park) Lock-release button P locks the transaxle and prevents the To prevent unsafe front wheels from rotating.
  • Page 90 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M M M M Shift-Lock System WARNING For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift-lock, which prevents shifting Shifting from N or P: out of P unless the brake pedal is It’s dangerous to shift from N or P depressed.
  • Page 91 Continuing to drive your • Going up a steep grade. Mazda in this condition could cause • Driving in stop-and-go traffic. damage to your transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as •...

  • Page 92: Power Steering

    If the steering feels rigid during normal Climbing steep grades from a stop driving, consult an Authorized Mazda To climb a steep grade from a stopped Dealer. position: 1. Depress the brake pedal.

  • Page 93: Cruise Control

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M M M M Activation/Deactivation Cruise Control To activate the system, push the CRUISE With cruise control, you can set and MAIN switch. automatically maintain any speed of more than about 40 km/h (25 mph).
  • Page 94 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M M M M To Set Speed M M M M To Increase Cruising Speed 1. Turn on the CRUISE MAIN switch. Follow either of these procedures. • Press the RESUME/ACCEL button 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which and hold it.
  • Page 95 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M M M 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 CRUISE temporarily when the cruise control is MAIN was used to cancel cruising speed on.

  • Page 96: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M M M M To Cancel Traction Control System To turn off the system, use one of these (TCS) methods: • Push the OFF end of the CRUISE The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by regulating MAIN switch.
  • Page 97 If the light stays on, take your vehicle to system has a malfunction. an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The traction control system may have a malfunction. NOTE After starting the engine on very cold...
  • Page 98 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE • If the TCS is off when the engine is turned off, it automatically activates when the ignition switch is turned • Leaving the TCS on will provide the best traction. 5-18...

  • Page 99: Instrument Cluster And Indicators

    Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges 1 Speedometer ......................5-20 2 Odometer and Trip Meter ..................5-20 3 Tachometer .......................5-21 4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ................5-21 5 Fuel Gauge ........................5-22 5-19...
  • Page 100 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M M M M Speedometer Odometer When this mode is selected, ODO will be The speedometer indicates the speed of displayed. the vehicle. The odometer records the total distance M M M M Odometer and Trip Meter the vehicle has been driven.
  • Page 101 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M M M M Engine Coolant Temperature NOTE Gauge • Only the trip meters record tenths of The engine coolant temperature gauge kilometers (miles). shows the temperature of the engine • The trip record will be erased when;...
  • Page 102 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M M M M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible.

  • Page 103: 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 5-25 Seat Belt Warning Light 5-25 Charging System Warning Light 5-26 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light...
  • Page 104 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Check Engine Light 5-27 Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-28 ABS Warning Light 5-28 Air Bag System Warning Light 5-28 Immobilizer System Warning/Security Indicator Light 5-29 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-29...
  • Page 105 Parking brake warning with this light on, and contact an The light comes on when the parking Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brake is applied with the ignition switch brakes inspected as soon as possible. in the START or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released.
  • Page 106 Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If the light remains on even after you add CAUTION oil, have your vehicle towed to the nearest service station or to an Authorized Mazda Don’t drive with a loose or broken Dealer. alternator belt. The engine could...

  • Page 107: Warning Light

    (page 8-20). M M M M Check Engine Light If the light stays on, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The traction control system may have a malfunction. NOTE • In addition to the TCS warning light flashing, a slight lugging sound will come from the engine.
  • Page 108 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps If the check engine light flashes NOTE continuously, decrease your speed and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as When the engine is jump-started to soon as possible. charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs M M M M Door-Ajar Warning Light and the ABS warning light comes on.

  • Page 109: Headlights

    If the light flashes rapidly, fails to come on, or comes on and stays on, it indicates a system malfunction. If any of these occur, contact an Authorized Mazda This light comes on when the rear window defroster is on.
  • Page 110 If the overdrive-off indicator light flashes, the transaxle has an electrical NOTE problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause After starting the engine on very cold damage to your transaxle. Consult an days, the TCS OFF indicator will...

  • Page 111: Beeps

    Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Beeps M M M M Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep will sound when any door is opened. M M M M Lights-On Reminder...

  • Page 112: Switches And Controls

    Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls M M M M Lights-On Reminder Lighting Control If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch, a beep will sound when any door is opened. M M M M Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beams.

  • Page 113: Headlights

    Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Daytime Running Lights Signals In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime M M M M Turn Signal operation. Move the signal lever down (for a left...

  • Page 114: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally. If they don’t resume functioning, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-34...

  • Page 115: Rear Window Defroster

    If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-20). If it’s OK, consult NOTE an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This defroster is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before using the defroster.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Interior Comfort

    Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .............. 6- 2 Operating Tips ................. 6- 2 Vent Operation ................. 6- 3 Manual Type ................6- 6 Audio System ................6-11 Antenna ................... 6-11 Operating Tips for Audio System ..........

  • Page 118: 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 M M M Clearing the Air Inlet...

  • Page 119: Vent Operation

    Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation Vent Open Close Knob M M M M Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knobs and vents. Adjusting the amount of airflow These vents can be opened by rotating the vertical wheels up or closed by rotating them down.
  • Page 120 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M M M M Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents...
  • Page 121 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M M M M Oscillating Air Vent The air from the center ventilation vent can automatically be swung in both right and left directions. To turn on, push the switch in. Another push will turn it off. When the switch is turned off, the direction of airflow can manually be adjusted by the thumb wheel.

  • Page 122: Manual Type

    Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type Fan control dial Mode selector switch Temperature control dial Air intake selector switch Mode selector switch Air conditioner switch M M M M Control Switches Temperature control dial Fan control dial Cold This dial controls temperature of the air coming through the system.
  • Page 123 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector switch Air intake selector switch Press the mode selector switch to select This switch controls the source of air airflow mode (page 6-4). entering the vehicle. Air conditioner switch The switch should be kept in the outside air position under normal conditions.
  • Page 124 Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE WARNING • If the windshield fogs up easily, set The Recirculated Air Position: the mode selector switch to the Using the recirculated air position in position. cold weather will cause the glass to • If cooler air is desired at face level, fog up.
  • Page 125 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M M M M Ventilation 5. Adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort. CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-21).
  • Page 126 Interior Comfort Climate Control System M M M M Dehumidifying (With Air 1. Set the mode selector switch to the position. Conditioner) 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

  • Page 127: Audio System

    Interior Comfort Audio System Antenna Operating Tips for Audio System M M M M Rear Window Antenna M M M 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 128 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 129 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 130 Interior Comfort Audio System • If the cassette tape is loose, it may M M M M Operating Tips for Mini Disc produce poor sound or performance (MD) Player during playback. Use a pencil or • The MD player has been designed to something similar to remove any slack.
  • Page 131 Interior Comfort Audio System • Store MDs in their cases and away • Do not insert any objects, other than from direct sunlight. CDs, into the slot. • Do not insert fingers or foreign objects in the MD insertion slot as it could damage the MD deck.
  • Page 132 Interior Comfort Audio System • A new CD may have rough edges on its • Be sure never to touch the signal inner and outer perimeters. If a disc surface when handling the CDs. Pick with rough edges is used, proper up a CD by grasping the outer edge or setting will not be possible and the CD the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
  • Page 133 Interior Comfort Audio System • Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD player/changer. • Do not insert any disc with a peel-off or seal on it. 6-17...
  • Page 134 Interior Comfort Audio System 6-18...

  • Page 135: 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 ..................... 6-20 Clock ............................. 6-22 Operating the Radio ......................6-24 Operating the Cassette Tape Player ..................6-26 Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player ...................

  • Page 136: Power/Volume/Sound Controls

    Interior Comfort Audio System M M M M Power/Volume/Sound Controls Display Power/Volume knob Audio control knob Power ON/OFF Volume adjustment Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or To adjust the volume, turn the power/ ON position. volume knob. Press the power/volume knob to turn the Turn the power/volume knob to the right audio system on.
  • Page 137 Interior Comfort Audio System Audio sound adjustment NOTE 1. Press the audio control knob to select About 5 seconds after selecting any bass, mid-range, treble, fade or balance mode, the volume function will be control. The selected function will be automatically selected.

  • Page 138: Clock

    Interior Comfort Audio System M M M M Clock Display Clock button Hour set button Minute set button Setting the time Exact hour adjustment The clock can be set at any time when the 1. To set the exact hour, press the clock ignition switch is in the ACC or ON button ( ) for about 2 seconds...
  • Page 139 Interior Comfort Audio System Changing the display mode The display on the unit can be changed by pressing the clock button ( ). This alternates the display between time and audio. When the clock mode has been selected, the time will be displayed. NOTE If audio operation is selected while the time mode is on, the selected audio...

  • Page 140: Operating The Radio

    Interior Comfort Audio System M M M M Operating the Radio Band selector buttons Display Seek tuning: Higher Scan button frequency Auto memory Lower button frequency Channel preset buttons Manual tuning knob Radio ON Tuning Press a band selector button ( The radio has the following tuning ) to turn the radio on.
  • Page 141 Interior Comfort Audio System Seek tuning NOTE Pressing the seek tuning button If the power supply is interrupted (fuse ) will cause the tuner to seek blows or the battery is disconnected), a higher or lower frequency automatically. the preset channels will be canceled. NOTE Auto memory tuning If you continue to press and hold the...

  • Page 142: Operating The Cassette Tape Player

    Interior Comfort Audio System M M M M Operating the Cassette Tape Player Cassette tape play button Display 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 Playing Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open...
  • Page 143 Interior Comfort Audio System * Noise reduction system manufactured Press the APC button ( ) to the under license from Dolby Laboratories beginning of the next selection. Licensing Corporation. Press the APC button ( ) to the Dolby and the double-D symbol beginning of the one being played.

  • Page 144: Operating The Mini Disc (Md) Player

    Interior Comfort Audio System M M M M Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player Display MD play button Track up Scan button button Fast- Track down forward button button MD eject MD slot button MD display Display button Repeat button Reverse button Random button Inserting the MD...
  • Page 145 Interior Comfort Audio System Music scan Changing the MD display This feature helps to find a program by To change the MD display during MD playing about the first 10 seconds of each play, press and hold the display button track.

  • Page 146: Operating The Compact Disc (Cd) Player

    Interior Comfort Audio System M M M M Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player CD play button CD slot Display Disc-in indicator Fast-forward button CD eject button Track up Scan button button Track down button Reverse button Random button Repeat button Inserting the CD Fast-forward/Reverse Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
  • Page 147 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 148: Operating The In-Dash Cd Changer

    Interior Comfort Audio System M M M M Operating the In-Dash CD Changer CD play button CD slot Display Disc-in indicator Fast-forward button CD eject Load button button Track up Scan button button Track down button Disc down Reverse button button Disc up button Random button...
  • Page 149 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 150 Interior Comfort Audio System Disc search Press the disc up button ( ) to skip forward to the beginning of the next CD. Press the disc down button ( ) to skip back to the beginning of the previous Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track.

  • Page 151: Error Indications

    Audio System M M M 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 152: 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 153: Interior Equipment

    Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Interior Lights NOTE M M M M Overhead light If any door is left opened, the light goes out after about 5 minutes. M M M M Map Lights DOOR The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches.
  • Page 154 Lights on when any door is open. M M M M Accessory Socket The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 12V—10A. CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or...
  • Page 155 If a lighter is needed, one can be connected with the rear accessory socket, purchased from your Authorized Mazda pass the plug cord through the slot in the Dealer. cap. After you have used the socket for plug-in...
  • Page 156 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 1. Using a coin, turn the cap 4. Make sure the plug cord is running counterclockwise (about 45° from the through the cap slot, reinstall the cap closed position) and remove it. and turn it clockwise (about 45° to the opened position).

  • Page 157: Storage Compartments

    Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Front cup holder Storage Compartments The front cup holders are on the center console. To use, lift the covers. WARNING To open the rear cover, open the front first, then open the rear. Open Storage Box: Driving with a storage box open is dangerous.
  • Page 158 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment M M M M Center Pocket Without sunroof To open, unlatch the release catch. To open, push the release catch down and pull the lid downward. Release catch M M M M Storage Pocket M M M M Glove Box To open, push the release catch down and pull the lid downward.
  • Page 159 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment M M M M Center Console M M M M Rear-Armrest Box To open, pull the lower release catch. To open, pull the release catch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. To open it, pull the upper release catch.
  • Page 160 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Type B Sunvisors To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor and pull the mirror cover up. When you need a sunvisor, lower it for The vanity mirror light will come on use in front or swing it to the side. when you pull the cover up.
  • Page 161 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 ..............

  • Page 162: In Case Of 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 163: 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 Tool bag...
  • Page 164 M M M M Spare Tire designed only for your Mazda. • Use only one temporary spare tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. on your vehicle at the same time. It’s lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for...

  • Page 165: Changing A Flat Tire

    In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Changing a Flat Tire NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated NOTE before using it. If the following occurs while driving, it 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- could indicate a flat tire. way and firmly set the parking brake.
  • Page 166 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire M M M M Removing a Flat Tire 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but 1. Pry off the wheel cover with the don’t remove any until the tire has been beveled end of the lug wrench.
  • Page 167 WARNING the tire just clears the ground, less than 25 mm (1 in). Before removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly Incorrect Jacking Position: in position and that it cannot slip or Attempting to jack the vehicle in move.
  • Page 168 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire WARNING WARNING Removing Dirt and Grime from Applying Oil and Grease to Lug Nuts, Wheels, Hubs and Hub Bolts: Bolts: When changing or replacing a tire, Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and not removing dirt and grim from the bolts is dangerous.
  • Page 169 Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have metric threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. On a metric stud, it would not secure the wheel and would damage the stud, which could cause the wheel to slip off and cause an accident.

  • Page 170: Overheating

    If you find a leak or other damage, or if Steam from an overheated engine is coolant is still leaking, stop the engine dangerous. The escaping steam could and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. seriously burn you. Open the hood ONLY after steam is no longer 2.0-liter engine escaping from the engine.
  • Page 171 In Case of an Emergency Overheating 2.5-liter engine Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious, carefully add coolant as required (page 8-13). WARNING Cooling System Caps: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.

  • Page 172: 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 173 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is Discharged grounded. battery 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don’t allow the vehicles to Jumper cables touch.

  • Page 174: 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 175: 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 176: Tiedown Hooks

    In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks 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 hooks under the “ Towing Description ” (page 7-15) and front and rear for towing.

  • Page 177: Maintenance And Care

    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 ..........

  • Page 178: 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 179: 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 180 *1: According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 181 *1: According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 182 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. (Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.) R : Replace L : Lubricate Maintenance Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Interval Months ×1000 Km...

  • Page 183: 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 184: 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 185: Engine Compartment Overview

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview 2.0-liter engine Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Automatic transaxle fluid-level Power steering fluid dipstick (only for automatic reservoir transaxle) Windshield washer fluid reservoir Fuse block Engine coolant Battery reservoir Cooling system cap Engine oil-filler cap 2.5-liter engine...

  • Page 186: 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 M M M Recommended Oil Then select the recommended viscosity from this chart. Oil container labels provide important information.
  • Page 187 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M M M M Inspecting Engine Oil Level CAUTION 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. Don’t add engine oil over F. This may cause engine damage. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
  • Page 188 Changing oil filter Loosen Tighten Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the work. Drain plug 1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler cap.

  • Page 189: Engine Coolant

    If new coolant is required frequently, hot. You could be burned. Don’t consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. inspect the coolant system or add coolant when the engine is hot. M M M M Changing Coolant...
  • Page 190 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance For mixture percentage: 1. Remove the cooling system cap. 2.0-liter engine Volume Cooling system cap Protection Antifreeze Water Loosen solution Tighten Above −16°C (3°F) Above −26°C (−15°F) Above −40°C (−40°F) Loosen To change coolant Drain plug Tighten WARNING 2.5-liter engine...

  • Page 191: Brake/Clutch Fluid

    If it’s low, repeat steps 5 to 8. Because this procedure requires technical expertise, we recommend that it be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE Mixing green coolant with orange coolant could decrease the service life expectancy of the coolant. Use only genuine Mazda orange colored or equivalent coolant.
  • Page 192 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 yourself or on the consult an Authorized Mazda engine. Dealer. Low Brake/Clutch Fluid Levels: Low brake/clutch fluid levels are dangerous.

  • Page 193: Power Steering Fluid

    Don’t overfill. To avoid damage to the power steering If new fluid is required frequently, consult pump, don’t operate the vehicle for an Authorized Mazda Dealer. long periods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4).

  • Page 194: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Atf)

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid WARNING (ATF) Sudden Vehicle Movement: M M M 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 195 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Scale B When the engine has not been running, and the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F), the level should be between the bottom hole on the dipstick and the bottom of the crosshatched area on the dipstick.

  • Page 196: Washer Fluid

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fully insert the dipstick. When adding Washer Fluid fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make sure it doesn’t pass full. M M M M Inspecting Washer Fluid Level NOTE WARNING Inspect both sides of the dipstick for accurate reading.

  • Page 197: 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 198: Wiper Blades

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Lift off the air filter cover and remove Wiper Blades the filter. CAUTION Air filter cover Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to affect the cleanability of windows. Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with foreign matter can reduce wiper effectiveness.
  • Page 199 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the assembly to expose the plastic locking blade rubber and install them in new clip. blades. Compress the clip and slide the assembly downward;...

  • Page 200: Battery

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Battery Then install the blade assembly in the reverse older of removal. WARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the Tabs State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

  • Page 201: Tires

    • Rinse off spilled electrolyte Using any other tire size than what is immediately with a solution of water specified for your Mazda (page 10-6) and baking soda. is dangerous. It could seriously affect • If the vehicle will not be used for an...
  • Page 202 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M M M M Tire Inflation Pressure NOTE • Warm tires normally exceed WARNING recommended pressures. Don’t release air from warm tires to adjust Incorrect Tire Inflation: the pressure. Overinflation or underinflation of • Underinflation can cause reduced tires is dangerous.
  • Page 203 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M M M M Tire Rotation M M M M Replacing a Tire To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires WARNING every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)/*12,000 km (7,500 miles) , or sooner if irregular wear develops.
  • Page 204 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M M M M Temporary Spare Tire M M M M Replacing a Wheel Inspect the temporary spare tire at least When replacing a wheel, make sure the monthly to make sure it’s properly new one is the same as the original factory inflated and stored.

  • Page 205: Light Bulbs

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Interior light Headlights Courtesy lights Front-turn signal lights/Parking lights High-mount brake light Trunk light Reverse lights Rear-turn signal lights License plate lights Brake lights/Taillights 8-29...
  • Page 206 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M M M M Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your Mazda’s headlights have replaceable halogen bulbs. 1. Make sure the headlight switch is off. 2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the WARNING rear of the headlight body.
  • Page 207 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Pull off the sealing cover. 6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring. Bulb retaining spring Sealing cover 7. Swing the retaining spring out and away to free the headlight bulb. 8. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it straight back.
  • Page 208 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M M M M Replacing a Bulb (Front) Front-turn signal lights/Parking lights M M M M Replacing a Bulb (Interior) To replace the map light bulbs, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Interior light Courtesy lights 8-32...
  • Page 209 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M M M M Replacing a Bulb (Rear) Rear bulb access To replace the turn-signal light, brake light/taillight or reverse light bulb, pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers and trunk end trim. 8-33...
  • Page 210 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Trunk light Rear-turn signal lights License plate lights Brake lights/Taillights Reverse lights High-mount brake light 8-34...

  • Page 211: Fuses

    Blown If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, M M M M Fuse Replacement and make sure it fits tightly. If it If the electrical system doesn’t work, first...
  • Page 212 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance If the headlights or other electrical When replacing the 100A fuse: components don’t work and the fuses in 1. Turn off the ignition switch. the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must 2.
  • Page 213 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M M M M Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) FUSE PROTECTED FUSE PROTECTED DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT RATING COMPONENT Fuel injection TAIL, STOP, EGI INJ system ROOM, DOOR LOCK, Rear window DEFOG HAZARD, defroster POWER SEAT —...
  • Page 214 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE PROTECTED DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT Antilock brake (ABS) system — — — — — — H/L-L Headlight (Left) Headlight H/L-R (Right) Antilock brake (ABS) system 8-38...
  • Page 215 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse panel (Driver’s side) FUSE PROTECTED FUSE PROTECTED DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RATING COMPONENT RATING COMPONENT AUDIO Audio system Audio system, RADIO Socket, Outside Interior lights, ROOM mirror Trunk light Engine control S.ROOF Sunroof ENGINE system Gauges, Reverse METER Taillights, lights...

  • Page 216: 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 217 Prevention • Chipped paint can lead to rust It is necessary to wash and wax your forming on your Mazda. Before this vehicle to preserve its finish according to happens, repair the damage by using the instructions in this section. These...

  • Page 218: Exterior Care

    NOTE the underside of the wings, and make sure • Mazda is not responsible for the drain holes in the lower edges of the scratches caused by automatic car doors and rocker panels are clean.
  • Page 219 Driving with Wet Brakes: CAUTION Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the If your Mazda is damaged and needs vehicle pulling to one side when metal parts repaired or replaced, make braking could result in a serious sure the body shop applies anti- accident.
  • Page 220 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care CAUTION WARNING Don’t use steel wool, abrasive Driving with Wet Brakes: cleaners, or strong detergents Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. containing highly alkaline or caustic Increased stopping distance or the agents on chrome-plated or anodized vehicle pulling to one side when aluminum parts.

  • Page 221: Interior Care

    Have your Authorized Fabric Mazda Dealer replace damaged belts Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric immediately. with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean it with a mild soap solution good M M M M Cleaning the Window Interiors for upholstery and carpets.

  • Page 223: Customer Information

    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 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ......9-10 Cell Phones ................9-11 Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) ....

  • Page 224: Customer Assistance (U.s.a)

    M M M 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 225: Customer Assistance (U.s.a.)

    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 226 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 227: Customer Assistance (Canada)

    (204) 942-7166 Ontario (416) 596-8824 Atlantic Canada (902) 422-5413 Quebec (418) 649-1330 M M M 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...

  • Page 228: Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)

    M M M 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 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.) M M M 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) 788-9300...

  • Page 230: 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 231: 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 232: Add-On Non-Genuine Parts And Accessories

    Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by the Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle’s performance or safety system;...

  • Page 233: Cell Phones

    WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver: Although not Mazda products, use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's hands.

  • Page 234: 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 M M 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 235 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 236: 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 237: 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 239: Specifications

    Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............. 10- 2 Vehicle Information Labels ........... 10- 2 Specifications ................10- 4 Specifications ................ 10- 4 10-1...

  • Page 240: Identification Numbers

    Identification Numbers M M M M Chassis Number Vehicle Information Labels M M M 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.
  • Page 241 Identification Numbers M M M M Engine Number 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine 10-3...
  • Page 242 Specifications Specifications M M M M Engine Model 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine Item Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cyl DOHC-24V V6 6-cyl Bore×Stroke 83.0 × 92.0mm (3.27 × 3.62 in) 84.5 × 74.2mm (3.33 × 2.92 in) Displacement 1,991 ml (1,991 cc , 121.5 cu in) 2,496 ml (2,496 cc , 152.3 cu in) Compression ratio M M M M Electrical System...
  • Page 243 Specifications M M M M Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Unit US qt Imp qt Item with oil filter replacement 2.0-liter engine without oil filter replacement Engine oil with oil filter replacement 2.5-liter engine without oil filter replacement Coolant Manual transaxle Transaxle oil 2.0-liter engine 8.86 9.37...

  • Page 244: Temporary Spare Tire

    Specifications M M M M Air Conditioner Gas complies with SAE J639 R-134a Maximum operating charge 0.75 kg (26.5 oz) M M M M Light Bulbs Light bulb Wattage Headlights 60/55 Front turn signal/Parking lights 27/8 Rear-turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights 27/7 High-mount brake lights Reverse lights...

  • Page 245: Index

    Index 11-1...
  • Page 246 Index Accessory Socket ......6-38 Brakes Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..5-6 Accessories ........9-10 Foot brake ........5-4 Air Bag Systems ......2-25 Pad wear indicator ......5-7 Air Filter .......... 8-21 Parking brake ......5-5 Antenna ..........6-11 Warning light ......5-5 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..
  • Page 247 Index Driving Tips ........4-7 Flasher Automatic transaxle ....5-12 Hazard warning ......5-36 Break-in period ......4-7 Headlights .........5-32 Driving in flooded area .....4-10 Flat Tire ..........7-3 Hazardous driving .......4-8 Changing ........7-5 Money-saving suggestions ..4-7 Spare tire and tool storage ...7-3 Rocking the vehicle ....4-8 Fluids Trailer towing ......4-11 Classification ......10-4...
  • Page 248 Index Ignition Maintenance ........8-1 Keys ..........3-2 Introduction .........8-2 Switch ......... 5-2 Owner maintenance Illuminated Entry System ....6-37 precautions ........8-8 Immobilizer System ......3-17 Owner maintenance schedule ..8-7 In Case of Emergency ......7-1 Scheduled ........8-3 Indicator Lights ........ 5-23 Manual Transaxle Operation ....5-8 Cruise set ........
  • Page 249 Index Rear Door Child Safety Lock ....3-5 Storage Compartments .....6-41 Rear Seat ..........2-6 Storage Pocket ........6-42 Rear Window Defroster ....5-35 Sunroof ..........3-15 Rear-Armrest Box ......6-43 Sunshade ...........3-16 Rearview Mirror .......3-22 Sunvisors ..........6-44 Recreational Towing ......7-16 Rocking the Vehicle ......4-8 Tachometer ........5-21 Temporary Spare Tire ......8-28 Safety Defects, Reporting ....9-14 Theft-Deterrent System ....3-19...
  • Page 250 Index Trunk Release Handle ...... 3-12 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ..5-33 Vanity Mirrors ......... 6-44 Vehicle Information Labels ..... 10-2 Warning Lights ........ 5-23 ABS .......... 5-28 Air bag system ......5-28 Brake system ......5-25 Charging system ....... 5-26 Check engine ......

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