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Interior Comfort Climate Control System CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-35). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-14). NOTE l qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. WARNING Do not defog the windshield using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position: position with the Using the temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when position. using the NOTE l l l When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control dial to the extreme cold position and set the air intake selector to the recirculated air mode, then set the fan control dial to position 4. If warmer air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector dial at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort. The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position). qVentilation 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. l l For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position and the fan control dial to position 4. If warm air is desired at the floor, set the mode selector dial to the position. In the , , or position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on (however, the indicator light does not illuminate) and the outside air mode is automatically selected to defrost the windshield. In the or position, the outside air mode cannot be changed to the recirculated air mode. 6-9

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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CAUTION

When using the air conditioner while

driving up long hills or in heavy

traffic, closely monitor the

temperature gauge (page 5-35).

The air conditioner may cause engine

overheating. If the gauge indicates

overheating, turn the air conditioner

off (page 7-14).

NOTE

When maximum cooling is desired, set the

temperature control dial to the extreme cold

position and set the air intake selector to

the recirculated air mode, then set the fan

control dial to position 4.

If warmer air is desired at floor level, set

the mode selector dial at the

position

and adjust the temperature control dial to

maintain maximum comfort.

The air to the floor is warmer than air to

the face (except when the temperature

control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold

position).

Ventilation

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air mode.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

WARNING

Do not defog the windshield using the

position with the temperature

control set to the cold position:

Using the

position with the

temperature control set to the cold

position is dangerous as it will cause

the outside of the windshield to fog

up. Your vision will be hampered,

which could lead to a serious

accident. Set the temperature control

to the hot or warm position when

using the

position.

NOTE

For maximum defrosting, set the

temperature control dial to the extreme hot

position and the fan control dial to position

If warm air is desired at the floor, set the

mode selector dial to the

position.

In the

, or

position, the air

conditioner is automatically turned on

(however, the indicator light does not

illuminate) and the outside air mode is

automatically selected to defrost the

windshield.

In the

position, the outside air

mode cannot be changed to the recirculated

air mode.

Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

6-9