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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released, you may have a brake problem. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. You may notice that the pedal is harder to depress or that it may go closer to the floor. In either case, it will take longer to stop the vehicle. 1. With the engine stopped, open the hood and check the brake fluid level immediately, and then add fluid if required (page 8-23). 2. After adding fluid, check the light again. If the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Even if the light turns off have your brake system inspected as soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. qParking Brake Reminder If the parking brake has not been completely released and the vehicle is driven at about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster, a continuous beep sound will be heard to notify the driver that the parking brake has not been released. qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. This is normal when the ABS operates. Continue to depress the brake pedal without pumping the brakes. 5-7

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
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
2. Essential Safety Equipment	13
Seats	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	14
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	17
Second-Row Seats	22
Third-Row Seat	27
Head Restraints	28
Seat Warmer	29
Seat Belt Systems	31
Seat Belt Precautions	31
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	37
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (Second-Row Seats)	39
Seat Belt Extender	43
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
3. Knowing Your Mazda	83
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	99
Setting Change (Function Customization)	101
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	102
Doors and Locks	103
Keys	103
Keyless Entry System	104
Door Locks	109
Liftgate	112
Power Windows	119
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	126
Hood	128
Moonroof	129
Security System	132
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	132
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	135
Theft-Deterrent System	137
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	140
Steering Wheel	140
Mirrors	140
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	145
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	146
Fuel Requirements	146
Emission Control System	147
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	148
Before Starting the Engine	149
Before Getting In	149
After Getting In	149
Driving Tips	150
Break-In Period	150
Money-Saving Suggestions	150
Hazardous Driving	151
Floor Mat	153
Rocking the Vehicle	153
Winter Driving	154
Driving In Flooded Area	155
Overloading	156
Driving on Uneven Road	157
Towing	158
Trailer Towing (Except Mexico)	158
5. Driving Your Mazda	167
Starting and Driving	168
Ignition Switch	168
Starting the Engine	170
Brake System	171
Automatic Transaxle Controls	176
Power Steering	182
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation	182
Cruise Control	185
Traction Control System (TCS)	188
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)/Roll Stability Control (RSC)	191
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	193
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System	199
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	204
Meters and Gauges	204
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	209
Warning/Indicator Lights	209
Beep Sounds	224
Switches and Controls	226
Lighting Control	226
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	229
Fog Lights	230
Windshield Wipers and Washer	230
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	234
Rear Window Defroster	235
Horn	236
Hazard Warning Flasher	236
HomeLink Wireless Control System	237
6. Interior Comfort	241
Climate Control System	242
Operating Tips	242
Vent Operation (Front)	244
Fully Automatic Type	246
Vent Operation (Rear)	252
Control Panel (Rear)	254
Audio System	257
Antenna	257
Operating Tips for Audio System	257
Audio Set	267
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)	298
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)	301
Safety Certification	303
Rear Entertainment System	304
Rear Entertainment System	304
Part Names	313
Before Operation	316
Sound Output	322
Rear Entertainment System Functions	326
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc Mode)	327
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode)	341
Language Code List	345
Country Code List	347
Error Message	351
Symptoms and Actions	353
Bluetooth Hands-Free	356
Bluetooth Hands-Free	356
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation	360
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System	363
Hands-Free Setting	369
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be Used	375
Safety Certification	376
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service	376
Interior Equipment	377
Sunvisors	377
Interior Lights	378
Information Display	380
Cup Holder	384
Bottle Holder	386
Storage Compartments	386
Accessory Sockets	390
Power Outlet	391
7. In Case of an Emergency	393
Parking in an Emergency	394
Parking in an Emergency	394
Flat Tire	395
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	395
Changing a Flat Tire	400
Overheating	406
Overheating	406
Emergency Starting	408
Jump-Starting	408
Push-Starting	410
Emergency Towing	411
Towing Description	411
Tiedown Hooks	412
Recreational Towing	414
8. Maintenance and Care	415
Introduction	416
Introduction	416
Scheduled Maintenance	417
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	417
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	423
Owner Maintenance	430
Owner Maintenance Schedule	430
Owner Maintenance Precautions	431
Engine Compartment Overview	432
Engine Oil	433
Engine Coolant	435
Brake Fluid	437
Power Steering Fluid	438
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	438
Washer Fluid	440
Body Lubrication	441
Wiper Blades	441
Battery	445
Tires	447
Light Bulbs	451
Fuses	458
Appearance Care	466
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	466
Exterior Care	468
Interior Care	471
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	473
Customer Assistance	474
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	474
Customer Assistance (Canada)	477
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	480
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	481
Mazda Importer/Distributors	483
Importer/Distributor	483
Distributor in Each Area	483
Warranty	485
Warranties for Your Mazda	485
Outside the United States and Canada	486
Outside the United States	487
Outside Canada	488
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	489
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	490
Cell Phones	491
Cell Phones Warning	491
Type Approval of Equipment	492
Type Approval of Equipment (Mexico)	492
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	494
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	494
Tire Information (except Canada)	496
Tire Labeling	496
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	502
Tire Maintenance	505
Vehicle Loading	508
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	515
Reporting Safety Defects	516
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	516
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	517
Service Publications	518
Service Publications	518
10. #Specifications#	521
Identification Numbers	522
Vehicle Information Labels	522
Specifications	524
Specifications	524
11. #Index#	529
Index	530

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Brake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning

The light illuminates when the parking

brake is applied with the ignition switch

in the START or ON position. It turns off

when the parking brake is fully released.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the light stays on after the parking brake

is fully released, you may have a brake

problem.

Drive to the side of the road and park off

the right-of-way.

You may notice that the pedal is harder to

depress or that it may go closer to the

floor. In either case, it will take longer to

stop the vehicle.

1. With the engine stopped, open the

hood and check the brake fluid level

immediately, and then add fluid if

required (page 8-23).

2. After adding fluid, check the light

again.

If the warning light remains on, or if the

brakes do not operate properly, do not

drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Even if the light turns off have your brake

system inspected as soon as possible by

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an

indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the

brake light is no longer illuminated.

WARNING

Do not drive with the brake system

warning light illuminated. Contact an

Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the

brakes inspected as soon as possible:

Driving with the brake system

warning light illuminated is

dangerous. It indicates that your

brakes may not work at all or that

they could completely fail at any

time. If this light remains

illuminated, after checking that the

parking brake is fully released, have

the brakes inspected immediately.

Parking Brake Reminder

If the parking brake has not been

completely released and the vehicle is

driven at about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster, a

continuous beep sound will be heard to

notify the driver that the parking brake

has not been released.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS control unit continuously

monitors the speed of each wheel. If one

is about to lock up, the ABS responds by

automatically releasing and reapplying

that wheel's brake.

The driver will feel a slight vibration in

the brake pedal and may hear a chattering

noise from the brake system. This is

normal when the ABS operates. Continue

to depress the brake pedal without

pumping the brakes.

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

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