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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). NOTE l CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary according to the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting the tire pressures. When pressure is adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may turn on after the tires cool and pressure drops below specification. Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light, resulting from the tire air pressure dropping due to cold ambient temperature, may go out if the ambient temperature rises. In this case, it will also be necessary to adjust the tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning light illuminates due to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to check and adjust the tire air pressures. After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to go out. If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes, and then verify that it goes out. Tires can loose a little air quite naturally over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too soft over time or you have a flat. However, when you find one low tire in a set of four - that is an indication of trouble; you should have someone drive the vehicle slowly forward so you can inspect any low tire for cuts and any metal sticking through tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed by more than simply refilling the trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems and order the best replacement tire for your vehicle. 5-30

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A Word to Mazda Owners	3
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Table of Contents	5
Interior Overview	8
Interior Equipment (View A)	8
Interior Equipment (View B)	9
Interior Equipment (View C)	10
Exterior Overview	11
Front	11
Rear	12
Seats	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	14
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	17
Second-Row Seats	23
Third-Row Seat	28
Seat Belt Systems	30
Seat Belt Precautions	30
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	36
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (Second-Row Seats)	39
Seat Belt Extender	42
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	44
Child Restraint	46
Child Restraint Precautions	46
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	50
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	57
SRS Air Bags	62
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions	62
Supplemental Restraint System Components	67
How the SRS Air Bags Work	68
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria	72
Limitations to SRS Air Bag	73
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System	75
Monitoring and Maintenance	80
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System	84
Advanced Keys	84
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions	89
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions	95
Advanced Key Suspend Function	98
Warning and Beep Sounds	98
Setting Change (Function Customization)	101
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	102
Doors and Locks	103
Keys	103
Keyless Entry System	104
Door Locks	107
Liftgate	110
Power Windows	117
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	124
Hood	125
Moonroof	126
Security System	132
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	132
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	134
Theft-Deterrent System	137
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	139
Steering Wheel	139
Mirrors	139
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	144
Fuel Requirements	144
Emission Control System	145
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	146
Before Starting the Engine	147
Before Getting In	147
After Getting In	147
Driving Tips	148
Break-In Period	148
Money-Saving Suggestions	148
Hazardous Driving	149
Rocking the Vehicle	151
Winter Driving	151
Driving In Flooded Area	153
Overloading	153
Towing	154
Trailer Towing (Except Mexico)	154
Starting and Driving	164
Ignition Switch	164
Starting the Engine	166
Brake System	167
Automatic Transaxle Controls	172
Power Steering	178
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation	178
Cruise Control	181
Traction Control System (TCS)	184
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)/Roll Stability Control (RSC)	187
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	189
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System	195
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	199
Meters and Gauges	199
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	203
Warning/Indicator Lights	203
Beep Sounds	218
Switches and Controls	220
Lighting Control	220
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	223
Fog Lights	224
Windshield Wipers and Washer	224
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	228
Rear Window Defroster	228
Horn	229
Hazard Warning Flasher	230
Climate Control System	232
Operating Tips	232
Vent Operation (Front)	234
Fully Automatic Type	236
Vent Operation (Rear)	242
Control Panel (Rear)	244
Audio System	247
Antenna	247
Operating Tips for Audio System	247
Audio Set	257
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)	276
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode)	278
Safety Certification	280
Rear Entertainment System	281
Rear Entertainment System	281
Part Names	290
Before Operation	293
Sound Output	299
Rear Entertainment System Functions	303
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc Mode)	304
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode)	318
Language Code List	322
Country Code List	324
Error Message	328
Symptoms and Actions	330
Bluetooth Hands-Free	333
Bluetooth Hands-Free	333
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation	336
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System	339
Hands-Free Telephone Setting	343
When the Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used	348
Safety Certification	349
Interior Equipment	350
Sunvisors	350
Interior Lights	351
Information Display	353
Cup Holder	355
Bottle Holder	357
Storage Compartments	357
Accessory Sockets	361
Power Outlet	362
Parking in an Emergency	364
Parking in an Emergency	364
Flat Tire	365
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	365
Changing a Flat Tire	370
Overheating	376
Overheating	376
Emergency Starting	378
Starting a Flooded Engine	378
Jump-Starting	379
Push-Starting	381
Emergency Towing	382
Towing Description	382
Tiedown Hooks	383
Recreational Towing	385
Introduction	388
Introduction	388
Scheduled Maintenance	389
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	389
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	395
Owner Maintenance	402
Owner Maintenance Schedule	402
Owner Maintenance Precautions	403
Engine Compartment Overview	404
Engine Oil	405
Engine Coolant	407
Brake Fluid	409
Power Steering Fluid	410
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	410
Washer Fluid	412
Body Lubrication	413
Wiper Blades	413
Battery	417
Tires	419
Light Bulbs	423
Fuses	430
Appearance Care	438
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	438
Exterior Care	440
Interior Care	443
Customer Assistance	446
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	446
Customer Assistance (Canada)	448
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	451
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	452
Mazda Importer/Distributors	454
Importer/Distributor	454
Distributor in Each Area	454
Warranty	456
Warranties for Your Mazda	456
Outside the United States and Canada	457
Outside the United States	458
Outside Canada	459
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	460
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	461
Cell Phones	462
Cell Phones Warning	462
Type Approval of Equipment	463
Type Approval of Equipment (Mexico)	463
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	465
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	465
Tire Information (except Canada)	467
Tire Labeling	467
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	473
Tire Maintenance	476
Vehicle Loading	479
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	486
Reporting Safety Defects	487
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	487
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	488
Service Publications	489
Service Publications	489
Identification Numbers	492
Vehicle Information Labels	492
Specifications	494
Specifications	494
Index	500
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Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire

pressure. Refer to the specification charts

(page 10-6).

CAUTION

When replacing/repairing the tires or

wheels or both, have the work done

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or

the tire pressure sensors may be

damaged.

NOTE

Perform tire pressure adjustment when the

tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary

according to the tire temperature, therefore

let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive

it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting

the tire pressures. When pressure is

adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation

pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may

turn on after the tires cool and pressure

drops below specification.

Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,

resulting from the tire air pressure dropping

due to cold ambient temperature, may go

out if the ambient temperature rises. In this

case, it will also be necessary to adjust the

tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning

light illuminates due to a drop in tire air

pressure, make sure to check and adjust the

tire air pressures.

After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may

require some time for the TPMS warning

light to go out. If the TPMS warning light

remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a

speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10

minutes, and then verify that it goes out.

Tires can loose a little air quite naturally

over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the

tires are getting too soft over time or you

have a flat. However, when you find one

low tire in a set of four - that is an

indication of trouble; you should have

someone drive the vehicle slowly forward

so you can inspect any low tire for cuts and

any metal sticking through tread or

sidewall. Put a few drops of water in the

valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating a

bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed by

more than simply refilling the trouble tire as

leaks are dangerous - take it to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer which has all the

equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems and

order the best replacement tire for your

vehicle.

5-30

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving