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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed: Ø Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC may not operate correctly when tire chains are used or a temporary spare tire is installed because the tire diameter changes. qTCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-26

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)	16
Rear Seat	19
Head Restraints	22
Seat Warmer	23
Seat Belt Systems	25
Seat Belt Precautions	25
Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position)	29
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	31
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt	34
Seat Belt Extender	36
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	38
Child Restraint	40
Child Restraint Precautions	40
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	44
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	53
SRS Air Bags	59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions	59
Supplemental Restraint System Components	64
How the SRS Air Bags Work	65
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria	69
Limitations to SRS Air Bag	70
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System	72
Monitoring and Maintenance	77
3. Knowing Your Mazda	79
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System	80
Advanced Keys	80
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions	85
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions	91
Advanced Key Suspend Function	94
Warning and Beep Sounds	94
Setting Change (Function Customization)	97
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	98
Doors and Locks	99
Keys (with Retractable Type Key)	99
Keyless Entry System	100
Door Locks	105
Liftgate	108
Power Windows	111
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	119
Hood	120
Moonroof	121
Security System	127
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	127
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	129
Theft-Deterrent System	132
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	135
Steering Wheel	135
Mirrors	135
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	139
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	140
Fuel Requirements	140
Emission Control System	141
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	142
Before Starting the Engine	143
Before Getting In	143
After Getting In	143
Driving Tips	144
Break-In Period	144
Money-Saving Suggestions	144
Hazardous Driving	145
Floor Mat	146
Rocking the Vehicle	146
Winter Driving	147
Driving In Flooded Area	148
Overloading	149
Turbocharger Information	150
Towing	151
Trailer Towing	151
5. Driving Your Mazda	159
Starting and Driving	160
Ignition Switch	160
Starting the Engine	162
Brake System	163
Automatic Transaxle Controls	168
Power Steering	174
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation	174
Cruise Control	177
Traction Control System (TCS)	180
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	183
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	185
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	191
Meters and Gauges	191
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	196
Warning/Indicator Lights	196
Beep Sounds	210
Switches and Controls	211
Lighting Control	211
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	214
Fog Lights	214
Windshield Wipers and Washer	215
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	216
Rear Window Defroster	217
Horn	218
Hazard Warning Flasher	218
HomeLink Wireless Control System	219
6. Interior Comfort	223
Climate Control System	224
Operating Tips	224
Vent Operation	225
Types of the Climate Control System	227
Manual Type	228
Fully Automatic Type	232
Audio System	237
Antenna	237
Operating Tips for Audio System	238
Audio Set	247
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)	278
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)	280
Safety Certification	283
Bluetooth Hands-Free	284
Bluetooth Hands-Free	284
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation	288
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System	291
Hands-Free Telephone Setting	297
When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used	302
Safety Certification	302
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service	303
Interior Equipment	304
Sunvisors	304
Interior Lights	305
Information Display	307
Cup Holder	309
Bottle Holder	310
Storage Compartments	311
Accessory Sockets	313
7. In Case of an Emergency	315
Parking in an Emergency	316
Parking in an Emergency	316
Flat Tire	317
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	317
Changing a Flat Tire	320
Overheating	325
Overheating	325
Emergency Starting	327
Starting a Flooded Engine	327
Jump-Starting	328
Push-Starting	331
Emergency Towing	332
Towing Description	332
Tiedown Hooks	333
Recreational Towing	335
8. Maintenance and Care	337
Introduction	338
Introduction	338
Scheduled Maintenance	339
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	339
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	345
Owner Maintenance	352
Owner Maintenance Schedule	352
Owner Maintenance Precautions	353
Engine Compartment Overview	354
Engine Oil	355
Engine Coolant	357
Brake Fluid	359
Power Steering Fluid	360
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	361
Washer Fluid	362
Body Lubrication	363
Wiper Blades	364
Battery	368
Tires	370
Light Bulbs	375
Fuses	381
Appearance Care	386
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	386
Exterior Care	388
Interior Care	391
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	393
Customer Assistance	394
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	394
Customer Assistance (Canada)	397
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	400
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	401
Mazda Importer/Distributors	403
Importer/Distributor	403
Distributor in Each Area	403
Warranty	405
Warranties for Your Mazda	405
Outside the United States and Canada	406
Outside the United States	407
Outside Canada	408
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	409
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	410
Cell Phones	411
Cell Phones Warning	411
Type Approval of Equipment	412
Type Approval of Equipment (Mexico)	412
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	413
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	413
Tire Information (except Canada)	415
Tire Labeling	415
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	421
Tire Maintenance	424
Vehicle Loading	427
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	434
Reporting Safety Defects	435
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	435
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	436
Service Publications	437
Service Publications	437
10. #Specifications#	439
Identification Numbers	440
Vehicle Information Labels	440
Specifications	442
Specifications	442
11. #Index#	447
Index	448