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Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill. 4. Start the engine and check the warning light. If the light remains illuminated even after you add oil, stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. l The engine's electrical system has a problem. l The emission control system has a problem. l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely. If the check engine light remains on or flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light CAUTION Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. It could result in extensive engine damage. qCheck Engine Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time. A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident. This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-42

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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If the light illuminates while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park

off the right-of-way on level ground.

2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes

for the oil to drain back into the oil

pan.

3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20).

If it's low, add the appropriate amount

of engine oil while being careful not to

overfill.

4. Start the engine and check the warning

light.

If the light remains illuminated even after

you add oil, stop the engine immediately

and have your vehicle towed to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil

pressure is low. It could result in

extensive engine damage.

Check Engine Light

This indicator light illuminates when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON

position and turns off when the engine is

started.

If this light illuminates while driving, the

vehicle may have a problem. It is

important to note the driving conditions

when the light illuminated and consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The check engine light may illuminate in

the following cases:

The fuel tank level being very low or

approaching empty.

The engine's electrical system has a

problem.

The emission control system has a

problem.

The fuel-filler cap is missing or not

tightened securely.

If the check engine light remains on or

flashes continuously, do not drive at high

speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer as soon as possible.

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner

system is working properly, the warning

light illuminates when the ignition switch

is turned to the ON position or after the

engine is cranked. The warning light turns

off after a specified period of time.

A system malfunction is indicated if the

warning light constantly illuminates or

does not illuminate at all when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON

position. If any of these occur, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible. The system may not work in an

accident.

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Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds