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Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page260 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:37 AM Black plate (260,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for towing. They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper. Recreational Towing An example of "recreational towing" is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to "Towing Description" (page 7-23) and "Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-24) and carefully follow the instructions. qTiedown Hooks-Front qTiedown Hook-Rear 7-24 Form No.8U61-EA-05G

Section	Page
0. #Introduction#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
A Word to Mazda Owners	3
#NO M-TITLE#	3
How to Use This Manual	4
#NO M-TITLE#	4
Table of Contents	5
1. Your Vehicle at a Glance	7
Dashboard and Interior Overview	8
#Dashboard and Interior Overview (Left-hand drive model) #	8
Exterior Overview	10
#Exterior Overview#	10
2. Essential Safety Equipment	13
Seats	14
Seat Arrangements	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	15
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	20
Second-Row Seats	24
Third-Row Seat	32
Flat Folding	40
Seat Belt Systems	42
Seat Belt Precautions	42
Seat Belt (Except Center, Third-Row Position)	45
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	47
Center, Third-Row Position Seat Belt	49
Seat Belt Extender	50
Seat Belt Warning Light	51
Seat Belt Warning Beep	52
Child Restraint	53
Child Restraint Precautions	53
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	57
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	65
SRS Air Bags	68
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions	68
Supplemental Restraint System Components	72
How the Air Bags Work	75
3. Knowing Your Mazda	87
Doors and Locks	88
Keys	88
Keyless Entry System	89
Door Locks	94
Liftgate	104
Power Windows	105
Rear Quarter Windows	108
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	109
Hood	110
Moonroof	111
Security System	114
Immobilizer System	114
Theft-Deterrent System	116
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	118
Steering Wheel	118
Mirrors	118
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	121
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	122
Fuel Requirements	122
Emission Control System	123
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	125
Before Starting the Engine	126
Before Getting In	126
After Getting In	126
Driving Tips	127
Break-In Period	127
Money-Saving Suggestions	127
Hazardous Driving	128
Rocking the Vehicle	129
Winter Driving	129
Driving In Flooded Area	131
Overloading	131
Towing	132
Trailer Towing	132
5. Driving Your Mazda	141
Starting and Driving	142
Ignition Switch	142
Starting the Engine	143
Brake System	144
Automatic Transaxle Controls	149
Power Steering	153
Cruise Control	153
Traction Control System (TCS)	157
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	160
Meters and Gauges	160
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	164
Warning/Indicator Lights	164
Beep Sounds	172
Switches and Controls	173
Lighting Control	173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	174
Fog Lights	175
Windshield Wipers and Washer	175
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	177
Rear Window Defroster	177
Horn	178
Hazard Warning Flasher	178
6. Interior Comfort	179
Climate Control System	180
Operating Tips	180
Vent Operation (Front)	181
Control Panel (Front)	183
Vent Operation (Rear)	188
Control Panel (Rear)	190
Audio System	192
Antenna	192
Operating Tips for Audio System	192
Audio Set	199
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)	220
Safety Certification	222
Interior Equipment	223
Sunvisors	223
Interior Lights	224
Lighter	227
Ashtray	227
Cup Holder	229
Bottle Holder	231
Storage Compartments	231
Accessory Sockets	235
7. In Case of an Emergency	237
Parking in an Emergency	238
Parking in an Emergency	238
Flat Tire	239
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	239
Changing a Flat Tire	245
Overheating	252
Overheating	252
Emergency Starting	254
Starting a Flooded Engine	254
Jump-Starting	255
Push-Starting	258
Emergency Towing	259
Towing Description	259
Tiedown Hooks	260
Recreational Towing	260
8. Maintenance and Care	261
Introduction	262
Introduction	262
Scheduled Maintenance	263
Scheduled Maintenance	263
Owner Maintenance	268
Owner Maintenance Schedule	268
Owner Maintenance Precautions	269
Engine Compartment Overview	270
Engine Oil	271
Engine Coolant	274
Brake Fluid	277
Power Steering Fluid	278
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	278
Washer Fluid	280
Body Lubrication	281
Air Filter	281
Wiper Blades	282
Battery	286
Tires	288
Light Bulbs	293
Fuses	299
Appearance Care	304
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	304
Exterior Care	306
Interior Care	309
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	311
Customer Assistance	312
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	312
Customer Assistance (Canada)	314
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	317
Mazda Importer/Distributors	318
Importer/Distributor	318
Distributor in Each Area	318
Warranty	319
Warranties for Your Mazda	319
Outside the United States	320
Outside Canada	321
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	322
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	323
Cell Phones	324
Cell Phones Warning	324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	325
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	325
Tire Information (U.S.A.)	327
Tire Labeling	327
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	333
Tire Maintenance	336
Vehicle Loading	339
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	346
Reporting Safety Defects	347
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	347
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	348
Service Publications	349
Service Publications	349
10. #Specifications#	351
Identification Numbers	352
Vehicle Information Labels	352
Specifications	354
Specifications	354
11. #Index#	359
Index	360