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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur. Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in 1 or R with a manual transaxle: It is important to place the key in the LOCK position even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or leaving the vehicle. Leaving the key in other positions will disable some of the vehicle security systems and run the battery down. Leaving the driver's seat without putting the ignition switch in LOCK position, setting the parking brake and shifting the shift lever to P with an automatic transaxle, or to 1 or R with a manual transaxle is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur. This could cause an accident. NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. Leaving the key in any position but LOCK position also disables some of the security features and may run the battery down. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-38). NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an abnormality. START The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the key; then it returns to the ON position. The brake warning light can be checked after the engine is started (page 5-38). qIgnition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. 5-3

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
#Exterior Overview#	12
2. Essential Safety Equipment	15
Seats	16
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	16
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	18
Rear Seat	21
Head Restraints	24
Seat Warmer	25
Seat Belt Systems	27
Seat Belt Precautions	27
Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position)	31
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	33
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (3-Point Type)	35
Seat Belt Extender	38
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	39
Child Restraint	41
Child Restraint Precautions	41
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	45
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	51
SRS Air Bags	56
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions	56
Supplemental Restraint System Components	60
How the Air Bags Work	62
3. Knowing Your Mazda	75
Doors and Locks	76
Keys	76
Keyless Entry System	77
Door Locks	82
Liftgate (5 Door)	85
Trunk Lid (4 Door)	88
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4 Door)	91
Power Windows	92
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	94
Hood	96
Moonroof	98
Security System	100
Immobilizer System	100
Theft-Deterrent System	102
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	104
Steering Wheel	104
Mirrors	104
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	107
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	108
Fuel Requirements	108
Emission Control System	110
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	111
Before Starting the Engine	112
Before Getting In	112
After Getting In	112
Driving Tips	113
Break-In Period	113
Money-Saving Suggestions	113
Hazardous Driving	114
Floor Mat	115
Rocking the Vehicle	115
Winter Driving	116
Driving In Flooded Area	117
Overloading	118
Driving on Uneven Road	119
Turbocharger Information	120
Towing	121
Trailer Towing	121
5. Driving Your Mazda	123
Starting and Driving	124
Ignition Switch	124
Starting the Engine	126
Brake System	127
Manual Transaxle Operation	131
Automatic Transaxle Controls	134
Power Steering	141
Cruise Control	142
Traction Control System (TCS)	145
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	146
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	149
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	155
Meters and Gauges	155
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	160
Warning/Indicator Lights	160
Beep Sounds	172
Switches and Controls	173
Lighting Control	173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	176
Fog Lights	177
Windshield Wipers and Washer	177
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door)	181
Rear Window Defroster	182
Horn	183
Hazard Warning Flasher	183
6. Interior Comfort	185
Climate Control System	186
Operating Tips	186
Vent Operation	187
Types of the Climate Control System	189
Manual Type	190
Fully Automatic Type	195
Audio System	200
Antenna	200
Operating Tips for Audio System	201
Audio Set	211
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)	240
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)	242
Safety Certification	245
Interior Equipment	246
Sunvisors	246
Interior Lights	246
Information Display	249
Lighter	254
Ashtray	254
Cup Holder	255
Bottle Holder	256
Storage Compartments	256
Accessory Sockets	260
7. In Case of an Emergency	263
Parking in an Emergency	264
Parking in an Emergency	264
Flat Tire	265
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	265
Changing a Flat Tire	270
Overheating	276
Overheating	276
Emergency Starting	278
Starting a Flooded Engine	278
Jump-Starting	279
Push-Starting	282
Emergency Towing	283
Towing Description	283
Tiedown Hook	284
Recreational Towing	285
8. Maintenance and Care	287
Introduction	288
Introduction	288
Scheduled Maintenance	289
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	289
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	294
Owner Maintenance	301
Owner Maintenance Schedule	301
Owner Maintenance Precautions	302
Engine Compartment Overview	303
Engine Oil	304
Engine Coolant	307
Brake/Clutch Fluid	309
Power Steering Fluid	310
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	311
Washer Fluid	313
Body Lubrication	314
Wiper Blades	315
Battery	318
Tires	321
Light Bulbs	325
Fuses	336
Appearance Care	344
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	344
Exterior Care	346
Interior Care	349
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	351
Customer Assistance	352
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	352
Customer Assistance (Canada)	355
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	358
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	359
Mazda Importer/Distributors	361
Importer/Distributor	361
Distributor in Each Area	361
Warranty	363
Warranties for Your Mazda	363
Outside the United States	364
Outside Canada	365
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	366
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	367
Cell Phones	368
Cell Phones Warning	368
Type Approval of Equipment	369
Type Approval of Equipment	369
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	371
Tire Information (U.S.A.)	373
Tire Labeling	373
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	379
Tire Maintenance	382
Vehicle Loading	385
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	392
Reporting Safety Defects	393
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	393
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	394
Service Publications	395
Service Publications	395
10. #Specifications#	397
Identification Numbers	398
Vehicle Information Labels	398
Specifications	400
Specifications	400
11. #Index#	405
Index	406

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WARNING

Remove the key only when the vehicle

is parked:

Removing the key from the ignition

switch while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous. Removing the key allows

the steering wheel to lock. You will

lose steering control and a serious

accident could occur.

Before leaving the driver's seat, always

put the key to LOCK position, set the

parking brake and make sure the shift

lever is in P with an automatic

transaxle or in 1 or R with a manual

transaxle:

It is important to place the key in the

LOCK position even if you are not

removing the key from the ignition or

leaving the vehicle. Leaving the key

in other positions will disable some of

the vehicle security systems and run

the battery down.

Leaving the driver's seat without

putting the ignition switch in LOCK

position, setting the parking brake

and shifting the shift lever to P with

an automatic transaxle, or to 1 or R

with a manual transaxle is

dangerous. Unexpected vehicle

movement could occur. This could

cause an accident.

NOTE

If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering

wheel from side to side.

Leaving the key in any position but LOCK

position also disables some of the security

features and may run the battery down.

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel unlocks and some

electrical accessories will operate.

This is the normal running position after

the engine is started. The warning lights

(except brakes) should be inspected

before the engine is started (page 5-38).

NOTE

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON

position, the sound of the fuel pump motor

operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This

does not indicate an abnormality.

START

The engine is started in this position. It

will crank until you release the key; then

it returns to the ON position. The brake

warning light can be checked after the

engine is started (page 5-38).

Ignition Key Reminder

If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or

ACC position with the key inserted, a

continuous beep sound will be heard

when the driver's door is opened.

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

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