Mazda MX-5 Bedienungsanleitung

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Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    C K Mazda MX- 5 Owner's Manual Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual 2004 Form No . 8S15-EA-03G (P art No. 9999-95-031C-04) 8S15 2004[...]

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    A W ord to Mazda Owne rs Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design an d b uild vehicles with comp lete customer sa tisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoya ble and trouble-free op eration of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and fo llow its recom mendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer kno ws your vehicle best .[...]

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    How to Use This Manual Form No. 8S15-EA-03G W e want to help you get the most driv ing pleasure from your v ehicle. Y our o wner’ s manual, when read from cov er to co ver , can do that in man y ways. Illustration s complement th e words of the manual to b est e xplain ho w to enjoy yo ur Mazda. By reading your manual, you can fi nd out abou t th[...]

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    T able of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Y our V ehicle at a Glance Int erior, exterior vi ews and part ide ntificati on of yo ur Maz da. Essential Safety Eq uipment Use of safety equipment , includin g seats, seat be lt system, SRS air bags and chil d-r est raint syst ems. Knowi ng Y our Mazda Explan ation o f basic operat i[...]

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    J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 4 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    1-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterio r vie ws and pa rt identif icati on of your Mazda. Dashboard Over view . ................ ................. ................. ................. 1 -2 Interior Ov erview ............ ................. ................. ................. ........... 1-3 Exterior Over view .......[...]

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    1-2 Your Vehicle at a Glance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Dashboard Ove rvi ew Hood release handle Climate control system Cup holder Glov e box Shift lev er Parking brake Audio system* Passenger -side air bag Hazard warning flasher switch Fog lights switch* Lighting control/T urn signals Instrument cluster Driv er-side air bag W iper and washer le ver Igni[...]

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    1-3 Your Vehicle at a Glan ce Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Interior Overview V anity mirror Rearview mirror Seat belts Interior light Sun visors Seats (pag e 6-59) (pag e 6-59) (pag e 2-4) (pag e 2-2) (pag e 6-59) (pag e 3-33) J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 3 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Exterior Over view Door and keys Outside mirrors Side-marker lights Headlights Fuel-filler lid T ires W indshield wiper blades W asher fluid Hood Front turn signal lights/ Parking lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/T aillights Power windo ws Rear window defroster T runk lid High-mount brake[...]

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    2-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 2 Essential Safety Equipmen t Use of safety eq uipment, includi ng seats, seat belt system , SRS air bags and child-restraint sy stems. Seats ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. ........... 2-2 Seats ............ ................. ................. ................. ....[...]

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    2-2 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Seats ▼ Seat Sli de T o mo ve a seat forward or backw ard, raise the lev er and slide the seat to the de sired position an d release th e le ver . Make sure the lev er return s to its original position and the seat is l ocked in place b y attempting to push it forwar d and backwar d. Seats S[...]

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    2-3 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment Seats Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Seat Recli ne T o change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raisi ng the lev er . Then lean back to the desired position and release the le ver . Make sure the lev er returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it f orward an[...]

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    2-4 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Seat Belt Systems Seat belts help to decrease the poss ibility of sev ere injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recomm ends that the dri ver and passenger al ways wear s eat belts. All of th e seat belt retract ors are desi gned to k eep the lap/sh oulder belts out of the wa y when n[...]

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    2-5 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Not W earing Seat Belts: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dang erous. During a collis ion, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someo ne or things insi de the vehicle or even be thro wn out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same c[...]

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    2-6 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Pr egnant W omen and P ersons wit h Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant w omen should wear seat belts. Ask your do ctor for specif ic recommendations . The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LO W AS POSSIBLE O VER THE HIPS. The shoul der belt shou ld be wo rn across y[...]

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    2-7 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ F astenin g the Seat Be lts 1. Grasp the b uckle and tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. 3. Insert the tong ue into the bu ckle until you hear a click. 4. Make s ure the should er belt is s nugly f itted ag ainst your bo dy . 3-P oint T ype Seat Belt Belt Ton[...]

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    2-8 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Unfa sten ing the Se at Be lts Depress the button on the buckle. T o secure th e passenger's seat belt when not in use, insert the belt tongue into the slot . For optimum prot ection, the dr iv er and passenger seat be lts are equipped with pretensioner and load limi[...]

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    2-9 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Expended Seat Belt Pretensioners: Use of front seat belts w ith the pretensioner system expended is dangerous . The seat belt pretensioners will only function once. After th ey are expended, they will no t work again and both must be rep laced immediately . If the seat belt pr[...]

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    2-10 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Air Bag/Se at Belt Pr etensi oner System W arning Light If the air bag/seat belt pretensi oner system is OK, t he warning lig ht illuminates when the ignition swit ch is turned to the ON positi on or after t he engine is cran ked. After about 6 seconds i t goes out. A sy[...]

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    2-11 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Unnecessary Use of an Extender: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is dangerous. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident , the seat belt will not provi de adequate pr otection and you could be ser iously inj ured. Only us e the extender [...]

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    2-12 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8S15-EA-03G If the dri ver ’ s seat belt is not fasten ed when the ignition sw itch is turned to the ON position, the seat belt warn ing light will remain on until the belt is fastened . If the system doe s not operate correctly , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If the dri ver ?[...]

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    2-13 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Child Rest raint Mazda strongly urge s the use of child-r estraint systems for childr en small enough to u se them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restr aint system for children in th e U.S. and Canad a. Check your local and state o r provincial la ws for specif ic requirem ents re ga[...]

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    2-14 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Child Rest raint Form No. 8S15-EA-03G F ollo w the Manufacturer ’ s Instructions and Alwa ys Keep the Child-Restraint System Buckled Down: An uns ecured ch ild-restr aint syst em is dang erous. In a sudden st op or a co llision it could mo v e causing ser ious inj ury or death to the child or other occupa nts. [...]

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    2-15 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment Child Restraint Form No. 8S15-EA-03G One Belt, One P assenger: Using on e seat be lt for mor e than one p erson at a time is dan gerous. A seat belt us ed in this way can ’ t spread the impact forces prop erly and the two pa ssengers could be crushed together and serious ly injured or even killed. Nev er use on [...]

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    2-16 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Child Rest raint Form No. 8S15-EA-03G The passenger lap /shoulder belt can easily be con v erted into the automatic lo cking mode, which must be done to hold the child-restraint system. Some child-restraint systems also employ specially designe d LA TCH attachments; refer to "LA T CH Child- Restraint Systems[...]

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    2-17 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment Child Restraint Form No. 8S15-EA-03G NO TE • Inspect this fun ction before each use of the child-restrain t system. Y ou sh ould not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking m ode. When yo u remov e the child-restr aint system, be su re the belt fully re[...]

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    2-18 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Child Rest raint Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Y o ur Mazda is equipp ed with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of sp ecially designed LA TCH child-restraint systems behind the passenger seat. Only LA TCH boos ter seats and infant carriers without upper tethers can be used in this position, as there is no good place to [...]

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    2-19 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment Child Restraint Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ LA T CH Child-Restraint System Installa tion Pr ocedur e Before installing a rear-facing child- restra int system , the p asseng er air b ag must be deacti v ated (page 2-23). 1. Make sure to remov e articles from behind the passeng er seat that would pre vent the seat from[...]

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    2-20 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment Form No. 8S15-EA-03G SRS Air Bags The supplemental restraint sys tems (SRS) include up to 2 air bags (v erify "SRS AIRB AG" location indicator marks) . They ar e located in: • The steering wheel hub • The pass enger side dashboard The air bag supplemental restraint systems are desig ned to provide s[...]

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    2-21 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Air Bags with out Seat Belts: Depend ing onl y on the air bags f or protecti on during an accid ent is da ngerous. Alone, a ir bags ma y not prev ent seri ous injur ies. The appr opriate ai r bags ca n be expected to inflate only in collision s with frontal or near frontal forces [...]

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    2-22 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Installatio n of F ront-End Equipment: Installatio n of front-end equipmen t, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar , bu ll bar , push bar , etc.), sno wplo w , or winches , is dangerous. The air bag crash sensor system could be af fected. This could cause air bags to infl[...]

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    2-23 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Y our vehicle is equipped with a pas senger air bag deacti v ation switch. The switch is located in the center co nsole. The switch must be used to deactiv ate the passenger air bag when the occupant of the passenger seat f its into one of the following cate gories (as descr ibed [...]

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    2-24 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G When the ignition switch is tu rned to the ON posit ion, the pass enger air b ag deacti vation indicator light comes on for about 6 seconds . If the pass enger air bag deacti v ation switch is in the OFF posit ion, the indicator light r emains on to warn th at the passenger air b[...]

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    2-25 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T o Ready The P assenger Air Bag 1. Insert the key into the switch. 2. T urn the key counterclockwise until the key poi nts to ON . 3. R e m ove t h e key . 4. M ake su re t he ai r bag de act i vatio n indicator light goes of f after 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turn[...]

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    2-26 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G The suppl emental rest raint sy stems (SRS) hav e two basic subs ystems: • The air bag sys tem with inflators and air bags. • The electric system with cras h sensors and d iagnostic module. The air bags are mou nted in the follo wing locations: the center o f the steering whe[...]

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    2-27 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Air Bag Activ ation/Deac tiv ation Air bag activa tion A greater than moderate impact will cause the air bags to inflate in the f ollo wing cases: Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph). Frontal impact within about a 30 degree range from head-o[...]

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    2-28 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Limitat ions to air bag activ ation Depending on th e sev erity of impact, the air bags may not infl ate in the following cases: Non- activa tion of ai r b ags Air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: Impacts in volving trees or poles cause se vere cosmetic dama[...]

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    2-29 Esse ntial Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Constant Monit oring The follo wing components of the air bag systems are mo nitored by a d iagnostic system: • SAS un it • Crash sensor • Air b ag m odu les • Seat belt pretensioners • Related wiring • Passeng er air bag deacti v ation switch A diagnos tic module [...]

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    2-30 Esse ntia l Safet y Equip ment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Maintenance The air bag systems d o not require reg ular maintenance. But if any of the following occurs, tak e your v ehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as po ssible: • The air bag s ystem warning ligh t flas hes. • The air bag s ystem warning ligh t remains il[...]

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    3-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 3 Know ing Y our Mazda Explan ation of b asic operat ions and c ontrols; op ening/clos ing and adjustment of v a riou s parts . Doors and Lo cks .............. ................. ................. ................. ........... 3-2 K eys ....... ................. ................ ................. ................. ..........[...]

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    3-2 Knowing Y our Mazda Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Doors and Locks The ke ys operate all locks. A code num ber is stamped on the plate attached to the ke y set; detach this plate and store it in a s afe place (not in the vehicle) fo r use if you need to make a replacement ke y . Also write do wn the code numb er and keep it in another safe and h andy pla[...]

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    3-3 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G This system lock s and unlocks the doo rs and opens the trunk. It can also help you signal for attent ion in an emer gency . Press the b utton slo wly and accurately . K eyles s Entry System* T o a v oid damage to the transm itter , do not: • Drop it. • Get it wet. • Disassemble it.[...]

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    3-4 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T ransmitte r Lock b utton T o lock the doors, press the LOCK butto n and the hazard warning lights will flash once. T o conf i rm that all t he doors ha v e been locked, pr ess the LOCK button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the ho rn will sound and the hazar[...]

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    3-5 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Pani c but ton Y ou can use the button to turn on the alarm, which allows you to signal for attention in an emergenc y . T ur ning on the alarm Pressing the b utton once will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and do t he follo wing: • The horn sounds intermittently .[...]

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    3-6 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Inser t a sm all s crewd river into t he s lot and gently pry open the transmitter . 2. Press th e portion of the batter y indicated b y A and remo ve the battery . 3. Install a n ew battery (CR2 025 or the equi valent) into the front portion of the [...]

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    3-7 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Serv ice If you ha v e a probl em with the k eyless entry system, co nsult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If your t ransmitte r is lost or stolen, b ring all remaining transmit ters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacemen t and to make the lost or stolen tran [...]

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    3-8 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Lockin g, U nloc king wit h Key Either door can be locked/unlocked with the key . T urn the ke y tow ard the front to unlock, tow ard the back to lock. ▼ Lockin g, U nloc king wit h T ransmitte r* The doors can be locked/unlock ed b y operating the k eyless entr y system transmitt[...]

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    3-9 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Power Doo r Lo cks* Locking, un locking with key Both doors lock au tomatically when either door is locked with the key . Both doors unlock when the dri ver ’ s door is unlocked and the ke y is held in the unlock position a second longer . Also, both doors unlock when the pas senger[...]

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    3-10 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Opening and Cl osing the T runk Ope ni ng th e tr un k li d w ith the key Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Ope ni ng th e tr un k li d w ith the transmitt er The trunk lid can be opened by operating the ke yless entry syst em transmitter , refer to K eyless En tr[...]

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    3-11 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Opening the trun k lid with the r emote release le ver The remote trunk li d release is mount ed in the center console. T o open the console, unlock it and pull the release catch. T o release the trunk lid, pull up on the trunk lid release lev er . Closing the tru nk lid Use both h ands [...]

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    3-12 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T runk Light The trunk light is on when the lid is open and of f when it's closed. Y o ur v ehicle is equipped with a trunk release handle that pr ovides a mean s of escape for children and adults in the e vent they become locked inside the trunk. No matter ho w careful adults[...]

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    3-13 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Opening the T runk Lid from the Insid e Pull the illuminat ed "T" shaped handle. The handle is made of material that will glow for hou rs in th e dar knes s o f th e trun k follo wing a brief e xposure to amb ient light. The "T" shaped han dle is located on the in[...]

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    3-14 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G The ignition switch must be in the ON positi on for the po wer windo ws to operate. ▼ Operating t he Driv er’ s Side P ower W indo w Opening/closing T o op en th e win dow to th e des ir ed position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the wind ow to the des ired position, ligh[...]

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    3-15 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Operati ng the Pas senger P o wer Wi ndow T o open the windo w to th e desired position, hold down the switch. T o close the windo w to the desired position, pull up t he sw itch. Close Open Right window Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap Fuel Spray: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can b urn s ki[...]

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    3-16 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Fuel -Fille r L id The remote fuel-filler lid release is mounted in the cen ter console. T o open the console, unlock it and pull the release catch. T o open the fuel-filler lid, pu ll up on the remote fuel- filler lid release. ▼ Fuel-Fil ler Cap T o remov e the filler cap, turn [...]

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    3-17 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Opening th e Hood 1. W ith the v ehicle parked, pu ll the release hand le to unlock the hood. 2. Pull th e hood lat ch up and lift the hood. 3. Use the su pport rod to hold the hood open. ▼ Closing the Hood 1. Check under th e hood area to mak e certain all f iller caps are in plac[...]

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    3-18 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Con vertibl e T op Pre cautions Con vertib le T op T op latch assembley T op storage area W indshield header T op frame T op covering T op latch Unlock button T op latch assembly detail Standing in a Moving V ehicle: Standin g in the ve hicle, or si tting on the con vertible top st[...]

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    3-19 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G • Before lowering or raising the to p, stop in a safe place of f the right-of-way and park on a le v el surface. • Make sure nothing is on the top or near the back windo w when raising o r lowering the top. Even s mall objects may interfere and cause damage. • When lowering the top[...]

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    3-20 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 5. Push the un lock b uttons and fu lly release the top latches. 6. Lift up on the front section of th e top to release it from the winds hield header . 7. Fold back the fro nt and carefully lower it to the storage area, then put the latches in the locked position. ▼ Cov ering the Co[...]

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    3-21 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 5. Insert the top cov ering ’ s rear edge into the groo v e in the body mo lding. ▼ Raising the Con ve rtible T op 1. Park the vehicle on a le v el surface and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Lower the side windo ws, then turn off the ignition. 3. Pull down the sun visors. 4. Undo t[...]

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    3-22 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 9. If the rear windo w defro ster coupler is disconnected, con nect the coupler . ▼ T aking Care of t he T op Refer to con vertible top maintenance (page 8-45) f or information on taking care of the top. Make sure the top is securely locked by pushing up on it. Dri ving with the top [...]

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    3-23 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Detachable Har dtop Pr ecautions Detachabl e Hardtop* T op latch assembly Side latch assembly Rear deck latch Rear deck stud Rear window defroster coupler Standing in a Mo ving V eh icle: Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the con v ertible top storage area or center console when[...]

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    3-24 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G • When rem oving t he hard top , ma ke sur e the op eration is perfor med by 2 persons . • Befo re re moving or in stall ing the hard top, be s ure yo u ar e pa rked ou t of traf fic in a flat area near the location your t op is to be s tored. • When rem oving t he hard top , ma [...]

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    3-25 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 5. Push the unlock buttons and fully release the side latches. 6. Disconnect the rear wind ow d efroster coupler . 7. Slide the har dtop rearward while pressing do wn on th e rear deck latches to unlock the latches. 8. Lift the hard top straigh t off the body to pre ven t damage to the r[...]

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    3-26 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Insta lli ng t he D etac hab le Hardtop 1. Park the vehicle on a lev el surface and f irm ly s et th e par king brak e. 2. Lower the side windo ws, then turn of f the ignition . 3. Pull do wn th e sun visors . • Be careful not to strike the body with an y of the prot ruding har d[...]

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    3-27 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 4. Un lo ck t he top lat che s an d t he side latches on the hard top. 5. Align the rear deck latches with the rear deck studs and set the hardtop squarely onto the bo dy . 6. Slide the har dtop forward while pressing do wn on th e rear deck latches to lock the latches, and then verify t[...]

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    3-28 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors a nd Lo cks Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 7. Push each top latch up wit h the palm of your hand until the lock buttons click and the latches are lock ed. 8. Push each side latch do wn with the palm of your hand until the lock b uttons click and th e latches are locked. 9. Reconnect the re ar windo w defrost er coupler . ▼ De[...]

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    3-29 Knowing Your Mazda Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Security Syste m The optional immobilizer s ystem allows the engine to start only with a ke y the system recognizes . If someone attempts to start th e engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prev ent the theft of you r vehicle. Immobilizer System* • Changes o r [...]

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    3-30 Knowing Y our Mazda Security System Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Immobilize r System W arni ng Light If the immobilizer system is working properly , the light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ST AR T position. The light will go out when conf irmation b y the immobilizer syste m is comple ted. If the light flash es rapid[...]

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    3-31 Knowing Your Mazda Security Syste m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Maintenanc e If you ha v e a problem with the immobilizer system o r the ke y , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . ▼ Modif ication and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer syste m ’ s o perati on if the syst em ha s been modif ied or i f any add-on equipm ent[...]

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    3-32 Knowing Y our Mazda Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Mirrors ▼ Outsid e Mi rrors Check the mirro rs ’ angles befor e dri ving. Po wer control mirr or The ignition switch must be in the A CC or ON posi tion. To a d j u s t : 1. Move the selector switch to the left or right t o choose th e mirror . 2. Depress th e mirror switch in the appropriate direct[...]

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    3-33 Knowing Your Mazda Mirr ors Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Rearvie w Mirro r (Wi th Day/ Night Functi on) Before dr i ving, adjust the r earvie w mirror to center on the scene through the rear window . Do this with the day/nigh t le ver in the day position. Push th e lev er forw ard for day dri ving. Pull it back to reduce g lare from headlights. Da[...]

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    3-34 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 34 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    4-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 4 Bef or e Dri ving Y our Mazda Important informatio n about d riv ing your M azda. Fuel and Engine E xhaust Precautions ................... ................. ..... 4-2 Fuel Requirements ............. ................. ................. ................. ..... 4-2 Emission Contro l System ........................ ..........[...]

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    4-2 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Fuel and Engine Exhaust Pr ecau tions V ehicles with catalytic con ver ters or oxyg en sensors mus t use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y o ur Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. *U.S. federal law requires that o[...]

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    4-3 Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Pr ecautions Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Y our vehicle is e quipped with an emission control system ( the catalytic con verter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. Emis sion Cont rol S ystem P arkin g Ove r Fl amm abl e Ob jec ts: P a[...]

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    4-4 Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Pr ecautions Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Engine Exhaus t (Carbon Monoxide) Carbon Mo noxi de: Engine exh aust gas is dan gerous. This gas contains carbon monoxid e (CO), whic h is colorless, odorless, and p oisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas i[...]

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    4-5 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Bef or e Start ing the Engine • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outsi de lights are clea n. • Inspect inflation p ressures and condition of tires. • Look under the vehi cle for an y sign of a leak. • If you pl an to back up, make sur e nothing will be in your way . • Are all doo[...]

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    4-6 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Driving T ips No special break-in is necessary , but a fe w precautions in th e first 1,0 00 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. • Don ’ t race th e engine. • Don ’ t maintain one constant speed for long. • Don ’ t dri ve constantly at full-throt[...]

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    4-7 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving T ips Form No. 8S15-EA-03G When dri ving on ice o r in water , sno w , mud, sand , or similar hazard : • Be cautious and allo w extra di stance for braki ng. • A v oid sudden braking and q uick steering. • If your v ehicle i s not equipp ed with ABS, brak e with the pedal b y using a light up -do wn motio[...]

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    4-8 Before Driving Your Mazda Dri vi ng T ips Form No. 8S15-EA-03G • Carry emer gency gear , includin g tire chains, windo w scraper , flares, a small shov el, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the fo llowing precau tions: • Hav e the proper r atio of antifreeze in the radiator . • Inspe[...]

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    4-9 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving T ips Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Ti re C h a in s Check local re gulations before using tire chains. Install the chains on the rear tires. Don ’ t use chains on the front tir es. Use only SAE Class " S" chains, and make sure t hey fit. Install ing th e ch ains 1. Remov e the wheel co vers, or th e cha[...]

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    4-10 Before Driving Your Mazda Dri vi ng T ips Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Ov erloading V ehicle Load W eight: The gross axl e weight rat ing (GA WR) and the gross v ehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your v ehicle are on the Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver ’ s door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle d amage. [...]

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    4-11 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8S15-EA-03G To w i n g Nev er to w a trailer with you r Mazda. T railer T owing J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 11 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    4-12 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 12 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    5-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanat ion of i nstrum ents and co ntrols. Starti ng and D riving .................. ................. ................. ................. 5 -2 Ignition Switch ....... ................ ................. ................. ................. 5-2 Starting the Engine ................. ................. ..[...]

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    5-2 Driving Your Maz da Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Starting and Dri ving ▼ Ignit ion Swit ch Positi on s LOCK The steering wheel lo cks to protect against theft. Only in this positio n can the ke y be remo v ed. Manual transm ission T o turn the ke y from the A CC to th e LOC K posit ion , push the key in at th e A CC position, then turn it to the LOCK[...]

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    5-3 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G A CC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlock s and some electrical accessories will operate. ON This is t he normal runni ng positio n after the engine is started. The wa rning lights (e xcept brakes) should be inspected before the eng ine is started (pa ge 5-23). ST AR T The engine is [...]

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    5-4 Driving Your Maz da Starting and Dri ving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 5. T urn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. 6. After starting the engin e, let it idle for about 10 seconds . ▼ F oot Brak e Y o ur Mazda has power -assisted brak es that adjust automatically through normal us[...]

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    5-5 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Parki ng Brake Setting the parking brake Depress the brak e pedal, then pull the brake han dle fully up ward. Driving with the E ngine Off: Continuing to drive when the engine is stall ed or turned of f is dangerous. Braking w ill requir e more ef fort , and the brake ’ s power-[...]

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    5-6 Driving Your Maz da Starting and Dri ving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Releas ing the parking brake Depress the brak e pedal, then pull the handle up and press t he but ton. Lo wer the handle to the release position while holding in the b utton. ▼ Brake System W ar ning Light This warning has the following functions: Parkin g brake war ning The light[...]

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    5-7 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Anti- Lock Br ake Sy stem (ABS )* The ABS control unit continuou sly monitors the speed of each wheel. If o ne is about to lock up, the ABS respon ds by automatically releasing and reapplyin g that wheel ’ s brake. The dri ver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and [...]

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    5-8 Driving Your Maz da Starting and Dri ving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ ABS W arning Light* The warning light stays on for a few seconds when th e ignition switch is t urned to the ON positi on. If the ABS warning light stays on while you ’ re driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfun ction. If this occurs, your b rakes will func [...]

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    5-9 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Manual T ransmission Shift Patt ern The shift pattern of the transmiss ion is con ventional, as sho wn. Press the clutch pedal all the way do wn while shifting; then release it slowly . (5-speed tr ansmissi on) A safety feature pre v ents accidental shifting from 5 to R (rev erse)[...]

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    5-10 Driving Your Maz da Starting and Dri ving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Recommendatio ns f or Shiftin g Upshifting For no rmal acceleration, we recommend these shift p oints. For cruising Downshifting When you m ust slo w down i n hea vy traf fi c or on a steep upgr ade , do wnshift before the engine starts to over work. This reduces the chance of [...]

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    5-11 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T ransmi ssion Ranges The shift lev er must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park ) P locks the transmis sion and prev ents the rear wheels fro m rotating. R (Rev erse) In position R, the vehicle mov es only backward. Y ou must be at a complete stop before shif ting to or[...]

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    5-12 Driving Your Maz da Starting and Dri ving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 1 (L ow) Use the 1 posit ion for m axim um power in hard-pulling situ ations, or for climbing and descendin g very steep grades. Do not ex ceed 59 km/h (36 m ph) in the 1 posit ion. ▼ Shift- Lock System The shi ft-lo ck syste m pre vents s hifti ng out of P unles s the brake peda[...]

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    5-13 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Overd riv e Overdri ve operatio n In D, the transmission automatically sh ifts to overdrive, whi ch im proves f uel economy and reduces noise. T o allo w engine braking w hen going do wn a steep grade, mak e sure the ov erdriv e button is in the of f position. And for a smoother [...]

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    5-14 Driving Your Maz da Starting and Dri ving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Driv ing Ti ps Passing For extra po wer when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress the accelerator fully . The transmission will shift to a lo wer gear , depen ding on vehicle s peed. Climbi ng steep grades fr om a sto p T o climb a steep grade from a s topp[...]

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    5-15 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G W ith c ruise control , you can set and automatically maintain an y speed of more than about 40 km/h (25 mph). ▼ Cruise Set I ndicator Light This light com es on when a cruising speed is set. ▼ Activati on/ Deac tivatio n T o activ ate the system, press the CR UISE MAIN switch. T[...]

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    5-16 Driving Your Maz da Starting and Dri ving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T o Set Speed 1. Activ ate the cruise control system. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be mo re than 40 km/h (25 mph). 3. T u rn the cont rol knob to S ET/CO AST and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the s ame time. Don ’ t continue to[...]

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    5-17 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T o Decr ease Cruisi ng Speed T urn the control k nob to SET/C O AST and hold it. The vehicle will gradually slow . Release the kno b at the speed you w ant. ▼ T o Resume Cruis ing Speed at Mor e Than 40 km/h (25 mph) If som e other metho d besides t he CR UISE MAIN switch was [...]

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    5-18 Driving Your Maz da Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Instrument Cl uster and Indic ators 1 Speedometer ...... ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. .. 5-19 2 Odometer , Trip Meter and Selector ................. ................ ................. ................. ........ 5-19 3 T achom[...]

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    5-19 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Clus ter and Indicators Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Spe edo met er The speedometer ind icates the speed of the vehicle. ▼ Odo met er , T rip Met er a nd Selector The ignition switch must be in the ON position. The displ ay mode can be changed from odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B and then back to o dometer [...]

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    5-20 Driving Your Maz da Instrument Clus ter and Indicators Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T achometer The tachometer sho ws engine speed in thousan ds of re v olutions per minu te (rpm). ▼ Engine Coolan t T emperatur e Gauge The engine coolant tem perature gauge show s the temperature of the engine coolant. If the needle ex ceeds normal range to ward [...]

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    5-21 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Clus ter and Indicators Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Fuel Gauge The fuel gaug e shows approximately ho w much fuel is in the tan k. W e recommen d keeping the tank ov er 1/4 full. When the lo w fuel warning light ill uminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. ▼ Engine Oil Pr essur e Gauge Eng[...]

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    5-22 Driving Your Maz da Instrument Clus ter and Indicators Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Dashboard Il lumination When the headlight switch is in the or position, rotate th e thumb-wheel to adjust t he brightnes s of the das hboard lights . Dim Bright J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 22 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    5-23 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8S15-EA-03G W arning/I ndicator Lights and Bee ps W arni ng/Indicator Ligh ts Signal W arning /Indica tor Li ghts Page Brake Syst em W arning Ligh t 5-25 Charging Sy stem W arning Lig ht 5-26 Check E ngine Li ght 5-27 ABS W arn ing Li ght 5-27 Air Ba g/Sea t Belt Pr etens ioner Syste m W arni ng Lig ht 5-28 Lo w Fue[...]

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    5-24 Driving Your Maz da W arnin g/Indic ator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Immobi lizer Syst em W arning Light 5-2 9 Headli ght Hig h-Bea m Indica tor Light 5-29 O/D OFF Indi cator Li ght 5-29 Cruise Se t Indicator Light 5-29 T urn-S ignal/ Hazar d W arn ing Indi cator Li ghts 5-30 Signal W ar ning/Indi cator Li ghts Page J07S_8S15-EA-03 G[...]

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    5-25 Driving Your Mazda W arning/I ndicator Lights and Bee ps Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Bra ke Sy ste m W arni ng Li ght This w arning ha s the follo wing functio ns: Parki ng brak e warn ing The light comes on wh en the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON posi tio n. I t goes o ff when the parkin g brake is fully [...]

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    5-26 Driving Your Maz da W arnin g/Indic ator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Chargi ng System W arning Light This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position an d goes of f when t he engine is start ed. If the warning light comes on while dri ving, it indicates a malfu nction of the alternator or of th e [...]

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    5-27 Driving Your Mazda W arning/I ndicator Lights and Bee ps Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Check Engine Light If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle may hav e a proble m. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light came o n and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . The check engin e light may come on in the follo wing cases:[...]

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    5-28 Driving Your Maz da W arnin g/Indic ator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Air Bag/Se at Belt Pr etensi oner System W arning Light If the air bag/seat belt pretensi oner system is OK, t he warning lig ht illuminates when the ignition swit ch is turned to the ON positi on or after t he engine is cran ked. After about 6 seconds i t goes [...]

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    5-29 Driving Your Mazda W arning/I ndicator Lights and Bee ps Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Imm obi lize r Sy ste m W arni ng Light* If the immobilizer system is working properly , the light will com e on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ST AR T p osition. The light will go out when confirmation by the immobilizer system is comp leted. If[...]

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    5-30 Driving Your Maz da W arnin g/Indic ator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T urn-Sig nal/Hazard W arn ing Indicat or Lights When operati ng the turn-s ignal lights, the left or right turn-signal in dicator light flashes to indicat e which turn-signa l light is opera ting (page 5-32 ). When operating the h azard warning lights, both tur[...]

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    5-31 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Switches and Con tr ols ▼ Headligh ts T o turn on the lights, turn the headlight switch on the en d of the control le ver . ▼ Lig hts-O n Re min der If lig hts a re on and the key is rem oved from the ignition switch, a beep will sound wh en any d oor is open ed. ▼ Headlight High-Low Be am Push the[...]

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    5-32 Driving Your Maz da Switches and Contr ols Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T urn Signal Mov e the signal le ver do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right t urn) to the s top position. The sign al will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually return th e le ver to its original posit ion[...]

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    5-33 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Contr ols Form No. 8S15-EA-03G In Ca nad a, vehic les mus t be d riven with the he ad light s on dur ing d ayt ime oper atio n. Fo r that reason, the dayt ime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON positi on. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Daytim e Runn[...]

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    5-34 Driving Your Maz da Switches and Contr ols Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ W indshield Wipers T urn the wipers on by pulling the le v er do wn. INT — Intermit tent I — No rma l II — Fast One-touch wipers For a s ingle wiping cycle, pu sh the lev er forward an d release it. ▼ W indshield W asher Pull the lev er tow ard you and hold it to spray[...]

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    5-35 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Contr ols Form No. 8S15-EA-03G The rear windo w defroster clears frost, fog, and th in ice from the rear windo w . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window d efroster , the indicator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn it off. T o sound the hor[...]

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    5-36 Driving Your Maz da Switches and Contr ols Form No. 8S15-EA-03G The hazard w arning lights shou ld alw ays be used when you stop on or near a roadw ay . The hazard w arning lights w arn other dri vers that your v ehicle is a traff ic hazard and that the y must take e xtreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard w arning flash er and all fou[...]

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    6-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 6 Interior Comf ort Use of various features for drive comfort, including ai r-conditioning and audio sy stem. Climate Control System ........ ................. ................. ................. ..... 6-2 Operating T ips ........................ ................. ................. ................. 6-2 V ent Operation ....[...]

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    6-2 Interior Comfort Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Climat e Contr ol System ▼ Oper ati ng t he Cl im ate Co nt rol System Operate the climate control system with the engine r unning. ▼ Clea rin g the A ir I nlet Clear all o bstructions like leaves, sno w and ice from the hood and the air inlet in the cowling grille to improv e the system ef ficienc y . [...]

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    6-3 Inte rior Co mfort Climate Contr ol System Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Adj ustin g th e V ents Directing airflo w Y ou can direct air flo w by moving the ad justment knob . V ent Operation NO TE When usi ng the air condi tioner , mist may come out fro m the ven ts. This is no t a sign of troub le but a result of humid air bei ng suddenl y cooled. [...]

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    6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Contr ol System Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Select ing the Airf low Mo de Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defroster and Floor V ents J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 4 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    6-5 Inte rior Co mfort Climate Contr ol System Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Contr ol Switches T emperature contr ol dial This dial controls temperature. T urn it clockwise for hot and cou nterclockwise for cold. F an control dial This dial allo ws v ariable fan speeds. 0 — Fan o ff 1 — Lo w speed 2 — Medium low speed 3 — Medium hig h speed 4 ?[...]

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    6-6 Interior Comfort Climate Contr ol System Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Mod e se lect or dial T urn th e mode selector dial to select airflo w mode (page 6 -4). A/C switch* Push the switch to turn the air conditio ner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the f an control dial is set at posit ion 1, 2, 3, or 4. Push the switch once a[...]

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    6-7 Inte rior Co mfort Climate Contr ol System Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Hea tin g 1. Set the mode selector dial to the positi on. 2. Set the air intake selector to the positi on. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the hot posit ion. 4. Set the f an contro l dial to the des ired speed. 5. If dehu midifi ed heating i s desired, t urn on the air c[...]

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    6-8 Interior Comfort Climate Contr ol System Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ V entilation 1. Set the mode selector dial t o the posit ion. 2. Set the air intake selector to the posit ion. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired positio n. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. ▼ W indshield Defr osting and Def ogging 1. Set the mod[...]

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    6-9 Inte rior Co mfort Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Au d i o S y s t e m ▼ Po wer Antenna The antenna automatically rises when the radio is turned on, and lowers when it is turn ed off. ▼ Radio Recepti on AM characteristics AM signals bend around s uch things as buildi ngs or m oun tain s and bounc e off the ionosphere. Ther efore, the y can reach long[...]

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    6-10 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of ligh t because the y do not bend around corners , bu t they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM sign als cannot tra v el be yond the hor izon. Therefore, FM st ations cannot be recei ved at the great distances po ssible with AM recep[...]

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    6-11 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Strong signal noise This occurs v ery close to a transmitter to wer . The broadcast signals are e xtremely strong , so the result is noise and sound b reakup at the radio recei v er . Station d rift noise When a veh icle reaches the area of two strong stations broadcasting at similar[...]

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    6-12 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G • If the cassette tape is loose, it may produce p oor sound or perform ance during playback. Use a pencil or something similar to remov e any slack. • Only cassette tapes that play no longer than 90 minutes should be used. Cassette tape e xceeding 90 minutes are thin and may easily[...]

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    6-13 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G • The MD player can also play MDLPs that hav e been reco rded in MDLP mode. (MDLPs bearing the identification logo as shown belo w). • When inserting the MD, make sure the MD label is facing up, and the MD is oriented to the insertion slo t in the direction of the arrow . If not [...]

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    6-14 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G • The CD re vo lves at high speed within the unit. Defectiv e (cracked or badly bent) CDs shou ld never be use d. • Do no t use non-con vent ional discs such as heart-shaped, octag onal discs, etc. The CD player/ch anger could be dama ged. • A ne w CD may ha ve rough edg es on it[...]

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    6-15 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G • Dust, f inger smudges, and dirt can decrease the amoun t of light reflected from the signal surface, thus af fecting sound qu ality . If the CD should become soiled, gently wipe it with a soft cloth from the cen ter of the CD to the edge. • Do not use record sprays, antist atic[...]

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    6-16 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Ty p e A ............... ................. ................. ................. ................ ................. ................. ..... 6-17 Ty p e B ............... ................. ................. ................. ................ ................. ................. ...... 6-37[...]

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    6-17 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Po wer/V olume/Sound Co ntrols .............. ............. .............. ............. ............. ............. ............. 6-18 Clock ...... ............. ............. ............. .............. ............. ............. ............. .............. ......... .... ......[...]

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    6-18 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ P ower/V olume/Sound Contr ols Po wer ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the A CC or ON posi tion. Press the power/v olume dial to turn the audi o syst em on . Press the po wer/v olume dial again to turn the audio system o ff. V olume adjus tment T o adjust the v olum e, turn the [...]

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    6-19 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G W ith automatic lev el contro l *1 Dependi ng on the mode s elected, the indication changes . *2 If you r vehi cle is no t eq uipp ed w it h rea r speakers, adjust the po wer/v olume dial so le vel is ev en. Withou t a uto ma tic level c ontrol *1 If yo ur vehicl e is not equip ped w[...]

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    6-20 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G A uto matic Le vel Contr ol (ALC) The automatic lev el control is a feature that automatically adju sts audio volume and sound qu ality according to the veh icle speed. The v olume increases in accordance with the increase in v ehicle speed, and decreases as vehicle speed decreases. Th[...]

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    6-21 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G T urn the audio control d ial to select the desi red m ode . The se lect ed mo de wi ll be indicated. BEEP setting The beep-s ound when op erating the aud io system can be set on or o ff . J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 21 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    6-22 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Clock Setting the t ime The clock can be se t at any time when the ignition switch is in the A C C or ON posit ion. 1. T o adjust the time, p ress the clock b utton ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. The clock ’ s current time will flas h. 2. T o adv ance the h ours, [...]

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    6-23 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Exact ho ur adju stment 1. T o set the e xact hour , press the clock but ton ( ) for about 2 s econds until a beep is heard. The clock ’ s curren t time will flash. 2. Press the clock b utton ( ) again and the time will be adjusted as follows: (Example) 12:01 — 12: 29 → 12:00 1[...]

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    6-24 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Operating the Radio Radio ON Press a band selector b utton ( ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Successi vely pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the bands as follo ws: F M1 → FM2 → AM. The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being recei v ed, "[...]

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    6-25 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a high er o r lower f req uency a uto mat ic ally . Scan tuning Press the scan b utton ( ) to automatically sample stron g stations. Scanning stop s at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station,[...]

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    6-26 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Oper ati ng t he Ca sse tte T ap e Pl ayer* Cassette tape ins ert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right an d cassette tape will be gin play and "T APE" will be dis played. At the end of the cass ette tape, the unit automatically rev erses cassette[...]

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    6-27 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Ejecting the cassette tape Press the cassette tape eject bu tton ( ) to eject the cassette tape. F ast-f orward/Rewind Press the fa st-forward b utton ( ) to fast -forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the b utton ag[...]

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    6-28 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Operat ing the Mi ni Disc (MD) P layer* Inserting the MD Insert the MD, label-side up with th e arrow p ointed to the slo t. The auto- loading mechanism will set the MD and begin play . There will be a short lapse before play be gins while the player reads the digital signals on th[...]

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    6-29 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forw ard to th e beginni ng of the ne xt track. Press the track down button ( ) once to skip back to the b eginning of th e current track. Music s can This feature h elps to f ind a progr am by playing abou t the fi rst 10 seco[...]

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    6-30 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Oper ati ng th e Co mpa ct Di sc (C D) P layer * Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-sid e up. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and be gin play . There will be a shor t lapse bef ore play be gins while th e player reads the digital si gnals on the CD. The [...]

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    6-31 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forw ard to th e beginni ng of the ne xt track. Press the track down button ( ) once to skip back to the b eginning of th e current track. Music s can This feature h elps to f ind a progr am by playing abou t the fi rst 10 seco[...]

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    6-32 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Operating the In-Dash CD Cha nger* Inserting the CD The CD mu st be label-s ide up when inserting. The au to-loading mechanis m will set the CD and be gin play . There will be a short lapse befor e play be gins while the player reads the d igital signals on the CD. The disc number [...]

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    6-33 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Normal insertion 1. Press the load bu tton ( ). 2. W he n "In" is displ aye d, inse rt t he C D. Insert ing CD s into desired tra y nu mber 1. Press and hold the lo ad button ( ) for about 2 s econds until a beep is heard. 2. Press the channel pres et button fo r the desire[...]

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    6-34 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Ejecting the CD Normal ejection 1. Press the CD ej ect button ( ) . The disc number and "DISC OUT" will be displ aye d. 2. Pu ll out the CD. Ejecting CDs from desir ed tray number 1. Press and hold the CD eject b ut ton ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. 2. Press [...]

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    6-35 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Music s can This feature h elps to f ind a progr am by playing abou t the fi rst 10 seconds o f each track. Press the scan b utton ( ) during play to start scan pl ay operation (the track number will flash ). Press the scan b utton ( ) once again to cancel scan p lay . Repe at play T[...]

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    6-36 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Err or Indicatio ns If you see an error indication on the dis play , find the cause in the chart. If you canno t clear the error indication, take the v ehicle to an Author ized Mazda Dealer . Indica tion Cause Solution CHECK MD MD is inserted upside down Insert the MD prope rly . I[...]

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    6-37 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Antitheft System * ......... ............. ............. ............. .............. ............. ............. ............. ........ ..... 6 -38 Po wer/V olume/Sound Co ntrols .............. ............. .............. ............. ............. ............. ............. 6-42[...]

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    6-38 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Antithef t System* T o deter theft of your vehicle ’ s audio u nit, it has an integrated antitheft system. The system is designed to accept a co de number that makes the unit inop erable if it is stolen. This system will be act i vated if the power source is e v er disconnected f[...]

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    6-39 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Setting procedure 1. Be gin with th e audio unit o ff and the ignition switch is in the A CC position. 2. Press the auto memory b utton ( ) and the channel pr eset button 6 simultan eously for a bout 2 second s until "CO DE" is displayed. 3. Again press the au to memory b u[...]

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    6-40 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Canceling code number 1. Beg in with the a udio unit o ff and the ignition switch is in th e A CC position. 2. Press the auto memory b utton ( ) and the channel pres et button 6 simult aneously fo r about 2 seco nds until "CODE" is displaye d. 3. Again press the auto memory b[...]

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    6-41 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Changing cod e number T o change the code number , first can cel the number . Then set the new number by following the setting procedures. System ac tivation When the po wer supply is disconnected or interrupted, the antitheft syst em is acti vated an d the unit is rendered inoperati[...]

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    6-42 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ P ower/V olume/Sound Contr ols Po wer ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the A CC or ON posi tion. Press the power/v olume dial to turn the audi o syst em on . Press the po wer/v olume dial again to turn the audio system o ff. V olume adjus tment T o adjust the v olum e, turn the [...]

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    6-43 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G A ud io sou nd a djustme nt 1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will b e indicated. * If you r vehic le is no t eq uipp ed wi th rear speaker s, adjust the po wer/ volume dial so le v el is eve n. 2. T urn the aud io control dial to adjust th[...]

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    6-44 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Clock Setting the t ime The clock can be se t at any time when the ignition switch is in the A C C or ON posit ion. 1. T o adjust the time, p ress the clock b utton ( ) for ab out 2 second s until a beep is heard. The clock ’ s current time will flas h. 2. T o adv ance the h ours[...]

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    6-45 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Changing t he display m ode The displ ay on the unit ca n be changed by pressing the clock button ( ). This alternates the display between time and audio. When the clock mode has been selected, the time will be displayed. NO TE If audio operation is selected while the time mode is on[...]

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    6-46 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Operating the Radio Radio ON Press a band selector b utton ( or ) to tur n the radio on. Band selection Choose AM b y pressing the AM b utton ( ) and FM b y pressing the FM1/2 button ( ). The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being recei v ed, "ST" will be [...]

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    6-47 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a high er o r lower f req uency a uto mat ic ally . Scan tuning Press the scan b utton ( ) to automatically sample stron g stations. Scanning stop s at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station,[...]

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    6-48 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Oper ati ng t he Ca sse tte T ap e Pl ayer* Cassette tape ins ert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right an d cassette tape will be gin play and "T APE" will be dis played. At the end of the cass ette tape, the unit automatically rev erses cassette[...]

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    6-49 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Ejecting the cassette tape Press the cassette tape eject bu tton ( ) to eject the cassette tape. F ast-f orward/Rewind Press the fa st-forward b utton ( ) to fast -forward. Pre ss th e re wind b utton ( ) to re wind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the b utt[...]

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    6-50 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Operat ing the Mi ni Disc (MD) P layer* Inserting the MD Insert the MD, label-side up with th e arrow p ointed to the slo t. The auto- loading mechanism will set the MD and begin play . There will be a short lapse before play be gins while the player reads the digital signals on th[...]

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    6-51 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Music s can This feature h elps to f ind a progr am by playing abou t the fi rst 10 seconds o f each track. Press the scan b utton ( ) during play to start scan pl ay operation (the track number will flash ). Press the scan b utton ( ) on ce again to cancel scan p lay . Repe at play [...]

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    6-52 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Oper ati ng th e Co mpa ct Di sc (C D) P layer * Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-sid e up. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and be gin play . There will be a shor t lapse bef ore play be gins while th e player reads the digital si gnals on the CD. The [...]

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    6-53 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Music s can This feature h elps to f ind a progr am by playing abou t the fi rst 10 seconds o f each track. Press the scan b utton ( ) during play to start scan pl ay operation (the track number will flash ). Press the scan b utton ( ) on ce again to cancel scan p lay . Repe at play [...]

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    6-54 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Operating the In-Dash CD Cha nger* Inserting the CD The CD mu st be label-s ide up when inserting. The au to-loading mechanis m will set the CD and be gin play . There will be a short lapse befor e play be gins while the player reads the d igital signals on the CD. The disc number [...]

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    6-55 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Multiple in sertion 1. Press and hold the lo ad button ( ) for about 2 s econds until a beep is heard. 2. W he n "In" is displ aye d, inse rt t he C D. 3. W hen " In" i s dis pla yed a gain , inser t the ne xt CD. Ejecting the CD Normal ejection 1. Press the CD ej[...]

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    6-56 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Disc search Press the disc up b utton ( ) to skip forw ard to the be ginning of the ne xt CD. Press the disc do wn button ( ) to skip bac k to th e begi nnin g of the previou s CD. Music scan This featur e helps to find a program b y playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Pr[...]

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    6-57 Inte rior Co mfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Error Indicati ons If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If yo u cannot clear the error indication , take the v ehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indic ati on C aus e Soluti on CHECK MD MD is inserted upside do wn Inser t the MD proper [...]

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    6-58 Interior Comfort Au d i o S y s t e m Form No. 8S15-EA-03G This CD player is mad e and tested to meet e xacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements an d complies with safety per formance standar ds of the U.S . Department of Health and Human Services. Safety Certif ication • This CD player s hould not be adjust ed or repaired b y any[...]

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    6-59 Inte rior Co mfort Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Interior Equipment When you need a sun visor , lower it fo r use in front or swing it to the sid e. ▼ Va n i t y M i r r o r T o use the van ity mirror , lo wer the sun viso r . ▼ Overhe ad Light Sun visors Interior Light OFF Light of f Center Light on when a ny door is open ON Ligh t on ON Center po[...]

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    6-60 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8S15-EA-03G The ignition switch must be in the A CC or ON posi tion. Press the lighter in and release it. Wh en ready for use, it automatically pops out. T o remo ve, o pen and pull up the ashtray . Ligh ter • Don ’ t to uch the metal pa rt of the lighter , you may b urn yours elf. • Don ’ t[...]

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    6-61 Inte rior Co mfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8S15-EA-03G T o use, open the co ver . Cup Holder Using Cu p Holder: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is mo ving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you coul d be scal ded. Never u se a cu p holder to hold ho t liquids while the vehicle is moving. Don ’ t Put A nything O[...]

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    6-62 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Glove Bo x T o op en the glo ve box , pull the la tch to ward yo u. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock. ▼ Center Conso le T o open, p ull the release catch. The center console has a lockable lid, insert the key into the slot; then turn the key [...]

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    6-63 Inte rior Co mfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Mesh P ocket * Maps or pamphlets can be placed in the mesh pock et. Pull up the f astener to release it. This windblocker pre vents the wind from coming into the cab in from behind when dri ving with the top o pened. Make sure the f astener is securely fastened when the top is open[...]

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    6-64 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 64 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    7-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful i nformation on wha t to do in an emer gency . Parking in an Emergency ................ ................. ................. ........... 7-2 Park ing in an Emer gency .................... ........... ................. ........... 7-2 Flat T ir e ....................... ................ .....[...]

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    7-2 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Parki ng in an Emerge ncy The hazard w arning lights shou ld alw ays be used when you stop on or near a roadw ay . The hazard w arning lights w arn other dri vers that your v ehicle is a traff ic hazard and that the y must take e xtreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard w arning flash er and a[...]

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    7-3 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Flat Tir e Spare tire and tools are stor ed in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Spar e Tir e and T ool Storage Lug wrench Spare tire Jack handle Jack J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 3 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    7-4 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Jac k T o remo ve the ja ck T urn the wing bolt counterclockwise. T o secure the jack Perform the remov al proce dure in re ve rse. ▼ Spar e Tir e Y o ur Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The tempor ary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a con ventional tire, and is designed on l[...]

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    7-5 In Case of an Emergency Fl at T i re Form No. 8S15-EA-03G T o remo ve the sp are tir e T urn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. If you ha v e a flat tire, dri ve slo wly to a lev el spot that is well off th e road and out of the wa y of traf fi c to change the tire. Stoppin g in traf f ic or on the shoulder of a bu sy[...]

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    7-6 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 1. Park o n a le vel surf ace off th e right-of- way and f irmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an au tomatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transm ission in Re verse ( R) or 1, and turn of f the engine. 3. T urn on the hazard w arning fl asher . 4. Hav e e very one get o[...]

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    7-7 In Case of an Emergency Fl at T i re Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 3. Insert the jack handle into the jack . 4. T urn the jack handle clockwise and raise the v ehicle high enough s o that the spare tire can be installed. Before remo ving the l ug nuts, ma ke sure you r Mazda is f irmly in position and that it canno t slip or mov e. 5. Remove the lug nut[...]

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    7-8 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Locking Lug Nut s* If your v ehicle h as optional an titheft wheel lug nuts, one o n each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special ke y to unlock them. This k ey i s attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Re gister them with the lock manufacturer by f[...]

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    7-9 In Case of an Emergency Fl at T i re Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. 4. T urn the jack handle counterclockwise and lo wer the v ehicle. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown. If you ’ re unsure o f ho w tight the nuts should be, hav e them inspected at an Aut[...]

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    7-10 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 5. Store the da maged tire i n the trunk. Ha ve the d amaged tire repaired as soon as possible. Loose Lug Nuts: Improp erly or loos ely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come o ff. This c ould r esult in loss of v ehicle control and cause a serious accident. Alwa[...]

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    7-11 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Over heating If the temperature gauge indicates overheati ng, t he vehic le lose s power , or you hear a l oud kno cking or pingi ng noise, t he engine is probab ly too hot. If the temperature gauge indicates over h e a ti n g: 1. Dri ve safely to the side of the ro ad and park of f the right-of-w a[...]

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    7-12 In Case of an Emergency Overh eating Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 6. When cool, check the coolant lev el. If it ’ s low , look for coolant leaks fro m the radiator and hoses. If y ou f ind a leak or other damage, or if coolant is stil l leaking: Stop the engine and call an Auth orized Mazda Dealer . If you f ind no problems, the engine is cool, a nd[...]

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    7-13 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Emerge ncy Starting If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (e xcessi ve f uel in the engine). Follo w this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. T urn the ignition switch to the ST AR T positi on and hold it there — for up to 10 seconds. If the e ngine st[...]

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    7-14 In Case of an Emergency Emer gency Star ting Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 1. Make su re the boost er battery is 12 V and that its negati ve terminal is grounded . 2. If the booster battery is in another veh icle, don ’ t allo w the v ehicles to touch. T urn of f th e engine of the veh icle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrical load[...]

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    7-15 In Case of an Emergency Emerge ncy Starting Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Y ou can ’ t start a v ehicle with an automatic transmi ssion b y pushi ng it. Push-Starting T owing a V ehicle to Start It: T owing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. Th e vehicle bei ng to wed could surge forw ard when its engine starts, causing the two v ehicles to collide.[...]

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    7-16 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Emergency T owing W e recommend that to wing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial to w-truck service. Proper lifting and to wing are necess ary to pre vent damage to the v ehicle. Gov ernment and l ocal la ws must be follo wed. A towed v ehicle usually sh ould hav e its rear wh[...]

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    7-17 In Case of an Emergency Emerge ncy T owing Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Tiedown Hoo ks- Front ▼ Tiedown Hoo ks- Re ar An e xample of “ recreational towing ” is to wing your vehicle behi nd a motorhome. The transmission is not d esigned for to wing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational to wing refer to “ T owing Description [...]

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    7-18 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 18 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    8-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 8 Maintena nce and Car e Ho w to keep y our Mazda in to p conditio n. Introd ucti on ..................... ................. ........... ................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ...... ................. ................. ................. ................. ..... 8-2 Scheduled M aintenance ................... ...[...]

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    8-2 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Intr oduction Be extrem ely careful and pre v ent injury to you rself and others or d amage to your v ehicle when using this manual for insp ection and maintenance. If you ’ re unsure about any pro cedure it des cribes, we st rongly ur ge you to ha v e a reliable and qualif ied service shop perf orm t[...]

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    8-3 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Scheduled Main tenance Fo llow Schedule 1 if the v ehicle is ope rated mainly where none o f the follo wing conditio ns apply . If an y do apply , follo w Schedule 2 (Canada an d Puerto Rico residents follo w Schedule 2). • Repeated s hort-distan ce dri ving • Driving in dusty conditions • Dri vin[...]

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    8-4 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Mai ntenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Schedule 1 I: Inspect and re pair , clean, ad just, o r replace if ne cessary . R: Replac e L: Lubric ate C: Clean ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM CHASSIS and BOD Y * Accordi ng to state / provinc ial and fede ral regulation s, failure to perform maintena nce[...]

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    8-5 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Main tenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Schedule 2 I: Insp ect an d rep air , cl ean, ad just , or re place i f nece ssary . R: Repl ace C: Clean ENGINE COOLING SYST EM FUEL SYST EM IGNITION SYSTEM ELECTR ICAL SYSTEM * Accor ding to state / pr ovincial an d federal regulations, failure to perform maintena nce on the[...]

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    8-6 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Mai ntenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G I: Inspect and re pair , clean, ad just, o r replace if ne cessary . R: Replac e L: Lubric ate CHASSIS and BOD Y Maintenance In terval (Number of months or kilomete rs (miles), whiche ver comes f irs t) Months 4 8 12 16 20 2 4 28 32 36 4 0 44 48 × 1 0 0 0 k m 8 1 62 43 24 04 85 6[...]

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    8-7 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Main tenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Emissio n control and related systems The ignition and fuel systems ar e highly important to the emis sion control system and to ef ficient eng ine operation. Don ’ t tamper with them. All inspections and ad justments must be made b y an Authorized Mazd a Dealer . Scheduled Main[...]

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    8-8 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Mai ntenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G I: Inspect : Inspec t and clean , repair , adjust, or replace if necessa ry . R: Replac e C: Clean ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM *1 Al so inspec t and adjus t the po wer stee ring and ai r conditi oner dr i ve bel ts, if insta lled. *2 Replac ement of the timin[...]

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    8-9 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Main tenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G I: Inspect: Insp ect and c lean, repair, adjust, or replac e if necessary. R: Repl ace T: Tighten EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ELECTR ICAL SYSTEM CHASSIS and BOD Y *5 This is a full fu nction ch eck of ele ctrical system s such as li ghts, wiper and washer systems (in cluding wi per bl[...]

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    8-10 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Owner Maintenance The o wner or a qu alified service techni cian should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated interv als to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring an y problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer o r qualif ied service technician as soon as possible. ▼ When R[...]

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    8-11 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section giv es instructions only for items that ar e easy to perform. As ex plained in t he Introduction (page 8-2), s ev eral pro cedures can be d one only b y a qualif ied service technician with special tools. Improper o w[...]

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    8-12 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Engine Compar tment Over view Fuse block Engine oil-filler cap Cooling system cap Power steering fluid f iller cap/dipstick Air filter Clutch fluid reservoir (Only for manual transmission model) Automatic transmission fluid-lev el dipstick (Only for automatic transmission model) Engin[...]

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    8-13 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Recommended Oil Oil container labels provide important information. The quality designation SG, SH, SJ, SL, or IL SA C must be on t he label. Engine o il viscosity , or thickness , has an ef fect on fuel econo my and cold-weather oper ati on (s ta rti ng and oi l flow). Lo w-visco[...]

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    8-14 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 5. Pull it out again and examine the lev el. It ’ s OK between L an d F . But if it ’ s n ear or belo w L, add en ough oil to bring the lev el to F . 6. Make su re the O-ring i s positioned properly before reinsertin g the dipst ick. The distance between L and F on the dipstick re[...]

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    8-15 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Check the oil lev el and fill to the F mark if necessary . Oil capacity (General r efer ence only , refer t o Specificat ions section f or capacities.) Changing oil filter Because you need a special tool to retighten the fi lter , an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the wo rk. ▼ In[...]

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    8-16 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Inspect the antifr eeze protection and coolant le vel in the coolant reserv oir at least once a year — at th e beg inni ng o f the winter season — and before t rav eling where temperatures may drop below freezing. Inspect the con dition and connections of all cooling system and he[...]

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    8-17 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G T o change cool ant 1. Remov e the cooling system cap. 2. Only when the engine is cool, remov e the r adia tor drai n pl ug a nd dra in t he coolant into a suitable container . Properly dispos e of the used cool ant. 3. F lus h ou t the s ys tem with r unn ing water . 4. Drain the sys[...]

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    8-18 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Insp ecti ng Brake F lu id Level Inspect the fluid lev el in the reservoir regula rly . It shou ld be kept at MA X. The le vel nor mally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake linings. If it is excessi vely low , ha v e the brake system inspecte[...]

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    8-19 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Inspecting Clutch Fluid Le vel Inspect the le vel in the clutch fluid reserv oir re gular ly . It shoul d be kep t at MAX. ▼ Adding Clutch Fl uid If the fluid lev el is low , add fluid until it reaches MAX. Befo re ad ding flui d, th oro ugh ly cle an t he area around the cap. C[...]

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    8-20 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Inspect ing P ower Steeri ng Fluid Lev el Inspect the fluid le v el at each engine oil change. Add fl uid if necess ary; it does not require periodic chang ing. The lev el must be kept between the H and L marks. V isually examine the lines and hoses for leaks and damage . 1. Park [...]

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    8-21 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Inspecting A utomatic T ransmi ssion Fluid Le vel The automatic transmissio n fluid lev el should be ins pected regularly . Measure it as described belo w . The v olume of fluid chang es with the temperature. F or that reason, it is b est to examine the lev el after ha ving dri ve[...]

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    8-22 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Fluid col d scale When the ve hicle has not been d riv en b ut the engine is idling, and the outs ide temperature is abo ve 20 ° C (70 ° F), the fluid lev el should be close to, but not abov e, the bottom notch on the dipstic k. Fully ins ert the dips tick. When addi ng fluid, inspe[...]

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    8-23 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Inspect fluid le v el in the w asher fluid reserv oir; add fluid if necess ary . Use plain water if washer fluid is unav ailable. But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prev ent it from freezing. All m oving p oints of t he bo dy , such a s door a nd hood hin ges and locks , sho[...]

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    8-24 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G This air filter may be cleaned with compressed air an d reused, or replaced, depending on its conditio n. Unless it is very d irty , simp ly shake it t o remov e foreign particles. Each time you i nspect it, wipe inside the air c leaner housing with a damp cloth. ▼ Repl aci ng t he [...]

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    8-25 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Contamination o f either the windsh ield or the blades with fo reign matter can reduce wiper ef fecti veness. C ommon sources are insects, tree sap, and h ot wax treatments used by some commercial car w ashes. If the blades are not wiping properly , clean the windo w and blad es with [...]

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    8-26 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 2. Hold the end of the r ubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal suppor t. 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubbe r and install them in n ew blades. 4. Carefully inse rt the ne w blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the re v erse order of remov al[...]

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    8-27 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G The battery i s in t he trunk. ▼ Batte ry M ainte nan ce T o get the best service fr om a battery: • K eep it securely mounted. • K eep the top clean and dry . • K eep terminals and connection s clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grea se. • Rinse off s[...]

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    8-28 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G For reasons of proper perform ance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintain recommended tire in flation pressures and stay within the recomm ended load limits and we igh t di stribut ion. ▼ T ire I nflation Pres sure Inspect all tire pressures mon thly (including the spar[...]

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    8-29 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ T ire Rota tion T o equalize tread wear , rotate the tires e ver y 12,000 km (7 ,500 miles )/8,000 km* (5,000 miles) or sooner if irregular wear de velops. During rotation, inspect them for correct b alance. * Unique driving conditions for USA, Canada and Puerto Rico Also, inspect[...]

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    8-30 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Repl aci ng a Tire If a tire wears e venly , a wear indicator will appear as a solid b and across the tread. Replace the tire when this hap pens. Y ou should replace it befo re the band is across the entire tread. ▼ T emporary Spare T ire Inspect the temporary spare tire at leas[...]

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    8-31 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Replacing a W heel When replacing a wheel, m ake sure the ne w one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter , rim width, and of fset. Proper tire balancing provides the best ridi ng com for t an d hel ps re duce tre ad wear . Out-of-balance tires can caus e vibration [...]

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    8-32 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Light Bulbs Front turn signal lights/ Parking lights Side-marker lights Overhead light License plate lights/ T runk lights High-mount brake light Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/T aillights Rev erse lights Headlights Fog lights* *Som e model s. J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Pag[...]

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    8-33 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Y our Mazda ’ s he adl ight s an d f og ligh ts hav e replaceable h alogen bulbs. ▼ Replacin g Exterior Light Bulbs Replacing a headlight bulb 1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned of f and the headlight switch is of f. 2. Lift the hoo d and fin d the high and lo w beam b ulb[...]

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    8-34 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Replacing a fog light b ulb* Due to the complexity and dif ficulty of the procedure, the b ulbs should be replaced b y an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Fr ont tur n signal l ights/P arking li ghts 1. T u rn the socket and b ulb assembly counterclockwise and remov e it. 2. Remove the bu lb[...]

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    8-35 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Brake lights/T a illights, Rear turn signal lights, Rev erse lights 1. Pull t he center s ection of th e plastic retainer and remo ve the retainers and remov e the tru nk end trim . 2. T urn the sock et and b ulb assembly counterclockwise an d remov e it. 3. Disconnect the b ulb from [...]

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    8-36 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 4. Inst all the new b ulb in the rev erse order of re moval. ▼ Repl aci ng I nteri or L ig ht Bu lbs Overhead light 1. Wrap a flathead scre wdri v er with a soft cloth to pre vent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the ov erhead ligh t as shown in the figure, and then remov [...]

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    8-37 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 3. Pull the fuse straig ht out with the fuse puller pro vided on the fuse panel. 4. Inspect it and replace if it ’ s blo wn. 5. Push in a ne w fuse of th e same rating, and make sure it fits tightly . If it doesn ’ t, hav e an Authorized Mazda Dealer install it. If you ha v e no s[...]

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    8-38 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Fuse P anel Descri ption Fuse block (Eng ine compartmen t) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA T ING PR O TECTED COMPONENT 1 HEAD 40A Headlight s, Rear def roster , Aut o antenna 2 FUEL I NJ 30A Fuel in ject io n 3 MAIN 100A For protection of al l circuits 4 IG KEY 60A All igniti on relate d circ[...]

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    8-39 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Fus e pane l ( Dri ver ’ s side) DESCRIPTION FUS E RA TING PR O TECTED COMPONENT 1 AD F AN 20A Add fa n moto r , Magnet clutch 2 HEAD.LH 15A Headli ghts (LH) 3 HEAD.RH 15A Headli ghts (RH) 4 —— — 5S T . S I G 7 . 5 A Instrument cluster , Cru ise control * 6 —— — 7 CIGAR [...]

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    8-40 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8S15-EA-03G A ppear ance Car e The paintw ork on you r Mazda represent s the latest technical dev elopments in compositio n and methods of applicati on. En vironmen tal hazards, ho we ver , can harm the paint ’ s pro tectiv e properties, if proper care i s not tak en. Here are some e xamples of poss ible damage,[...]

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    8-41 Maintenance and Care A ppearance Car e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, d ew , and e ven t ap water can contain har mful minerals s uch as salt and lime. If moisture con taining these minerals settles on the vehicle and e vap orates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings . The rings can damage [...]

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    8-42 Maintenance and Care A ppearance Car e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Follo w all label an d container d irections when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warning s and cautions. ▼ Maint ainin g the Fini sh Wa s h i n g T o help protect the f inish f rom rust and deteriorat ion, wash your Mazda thoroug hly and frequently , at least once a mo[...]

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    8-43 Maintenance and Care A ppearance Car e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Pay sp ecial attention to removin g salt, dirt, mud , and other forei gn material from the undersid e of the fenders, an d make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean. Insects, t ar , tr ee sap, bird dr oppings, industrial fallout, and similar[...]

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    8-44 Maintenance and Care A ppearance Car e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Brigh t-Metal Ma intenance • Use tar r emove r to remo ve road t ar and insects. Nev er do this with a knife or similar tool. • T o prev ent corrosio n on bright-metal surf aces, apply wa x or chrome preserv ati ve and rub it to a high luster . • During cold weather or in co[...]

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    8-45 Maintenance and Care A ppearance Car e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protecti ve coating is provided o ver the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. ▼ Con vertibl e T op Mainten ance The con vertible top is made of a s pecial high-grade m aterial, b ut if it ’ s not taken good care of, har[...]

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    8-46 Maintenance and Care A ppearance Car e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G A ppearance(P olyvi nyl only) Dress the top once a month after washing and drying it well. For best results, use a water -based l eather treatmen t or viny l top dressing. This wi ll help maintain good appearance and m aterial condition o f the top. ▼ Detachabl e Hardtop Maintenance[...]

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    8-47 Maintenance and Care A ppearance Car e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Dashboard Pr ecauti ons Prev ent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils fro m contacting the dash bo ard. They ’ ll damage and disco lor it. If these solu tions get on the d ashboard, wipe them of f immediately . ▼ Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior T rim Vi n y[...]

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    8-48 Maintenance and Care A ppearance Car e Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Cleaning t he Win dow Inter iors If the windo ws becom e cover ed with an oily , greasy , or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner . Follow the direction s on the container . Don ’ t scrape or scratch the inside of the rear windo w . Y ou may damage the rear windo w defrost e[...]

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    9-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 9 Customer Inf ormation and Reporting Safety Defects Important consu mer informati on includ ing warranties and ad d-on equi pment. Customer Assistance ............. ................. ................. ................. ..... 9-2 Customer Assist ance (U.S.A.) ....................... ................. ........... 9-2 Custome[...]

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    9-2 Customer Information and Rep orting Safety Defects Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Custome r Assistanc e Y o ur complete and per manent satisfaction is our bu siness. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers ha v e the kno wledge and the tools to k eep your Mazda v ehicle in top condition. If you ha v e any q uestions or recommendation s fo[...]

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    9-3 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Customer Assistan ce Form No. 8S15-EA-03G In order to serve you eff iciently and ef fecti vely , please help us b y providing the f ollowing information: 1. Y our name, address , and teleph one number 2. Y ear and model of v ehicle 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, not ed on your re[...]

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    9-4 Customer Information and Rep orting Safety Defects Customer Assis tance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Satisf action Re view Pr ocess Y o ur complete and per manent satisfaction is of primar y concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers ha ve both the kno wledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. I n our ex perience, an y questions, pr[...]

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    9-5 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Customer Assistan ce Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Please recognize that the reso lution of service pro blems in most cases requ ires the use of your Mazda dealer ’ s ser vice facilities, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the abov e three steps in s equence therefore for m ost eff ectiv [...]

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    9-6 Customer Information and Rep orting Safety Defects Customer Assis tance Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Region al Off ices Provincial A dministra tors may be re ached lo cally as list ed below: Province/T erritory CAMV AP Number Britis h Columbia & Y ukon T erritories (604) 681-03 12 Albert a & Northw est T e rritorie s (403) 426-06 50 Saskatc[...]

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    9-7 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Customer Assistan ce Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Y our complete and permanent satisf action is our b usiness. That is wh y all Authorized Mazda Dealers ha ve the know ledge and the tools to k eep your Mazda v ehicle in top conditi on. If you ha v e any questions or recommendat ions for impr ov ement r[...]

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    9-8 Customer Information and Rep orting Safety Defects Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Mazda Importer/Di strib utors ▼ U. S . A . Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvi ne Center D riv e Irvine, C A 92618-29 22 U.S.A. P .O. Box 197 34 Irvine, C A 92623-97 34 U.S.A. TEL:1 (800) 2 22-5500 ( in U.S.A.) (949) 727-19 90 (outside U.S.A. ) ▼ CANAD A Mazda Can[...]

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    9-9 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Wa r r a n t y • New V ehicle Limited W arran ty • Distributor Major Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) • Safety Restr aint System Lim ited W ar ranty • Anti-perforatio n Limited W arranty • Federal Emis sion Contro l W arranty (U.S.A. only) • Emission De[...]

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    9-10 Customer Information and Rep orting Safety Defects Wa r r a n t y Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Gover nment regulations in the United States require that automob iles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may di f fer from thos e sold in other countries. The dif ferences may mak [...]

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    9-11 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Wa r r a n t y Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Gov ernment regulations in Canada require th at automobiles meet specific emission re gulations and safety re gulations. Therefo re, vehicles b uilt for use in Canada may dif fer from th ose sold in o ther coun tries. The dif ferences may mak e it dif f icul[...]

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    9-12 Customer Information and Rep orting Safety Defects Wa r r a n t y Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Non-genuine p arts and accessories fo r Mazda vehic les can be found in stores. These may f it your v ehicle, b ut they are no t approv ed by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-gen uine parts or accessories, they could af fect your veh i[...]

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    9-13 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Cell Phones Cell Phon es W ar ning Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driv er: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, po rtable radios, v ehicle navigation or other devices by the driv er while the vehicle is mo ving is dangerous. Dialing a numb[...]

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    9-14 Customer Information and Rep orting Safety Defects Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Unif orm Ti re Quality Grading System (UTQ GS) This information relates to the tire grading system dev eloped by the U.S. National Highway Traf fic Safety Administratio n for grading tires b y tread wear , traction, and temperature perfo rmance. ▼ Tr e a d W e a r The tr[...]

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    9-15 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Unif orm Tir e Qualit y Grading System ( UTQGS) Form No. 8S15-EA-03G These grades will be added to th e sidew alls of passenger vehicle tires over the next se veral years according to a schedule established b y the NHTSA and the tire manuf acturers. The grade of tires av ailable as standard or[...]

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    9-16 Customer Information and Rep orting Safety Defects Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Reporting Safety Def ects Reportin g Safety Defects NO TE If you l iv e in th e U.S.A., all cor respondence to Mazda Motor Corpor ation shoul d be forw arded to: Mazda North American Op erations 7755, Ir vine Center Dr i ve Irvine, Cali fornia 92618-2 922 P .O. Box 19734 I[...]

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    9-17 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Serv ice Publications Factor y-authorized Mazda serv ice publications are a v ailable for o wners who wish to do some of th ei r own mai nte nanc e an d re pair . When requesting an y of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer , refer to the chart belo w . If t[...]

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    9-18 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 18 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    10-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 10 Specif ications T echni cal informat ion abo ut your Ma zda. Identif ication Numbers .................... ................. ................. ......... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ................ ................. ................. ... 10-2 Specifi cations ................... ................. ................. ..[...]

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    10-2 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Identif icati on Numbers ▼ V ehicle Ident ifi cation Number The vehicle identif ication number legally identifies your veh icle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshiel d. ▼ Motor V ehicle Safet y Standard Label ▼ Chassis Number ▼ [...]

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    10-3 Identif icati on Numbers Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Engine Number Front J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 3 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    10-4 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Specif ications ▼ Engine ▼ Electri cal Syste m ▼ Lubricant Quality * Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on pag e 8-13 . Specif i cations Item Model T ype DOHC -16V in-line, 4-c ylinder Bore × Stroke 83 × 85mm (3.3 × 3.4 in) Displac ement 1,840 m l (1,840 cc , 112.2 cu in) Compr ession ratio 10.0:1 Item[...]

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    10-5 Specif ications Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Cap aciti es (Approximate Quanti ties) Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges. ▼ Dimensions * W ith license plate holder ▼ We i g h t s ▼ Air Condition er Item Unit L US qt Imp qt Engine oil With oil filter 3 .8 4.0 3.3 W ithout oi l filte r 3.6 3. 8 3 .2 Coolan t 6.0 6.3 5.[...]

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    10-6 Specif i cations Form No. 8S15-EA-03G ▼ Light Bulbs Exterior light Interior light ▼ Tire s Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation press ure. Refer to T ire Inflation Pressur e on page 8-2 8 Standard tire T e mpora ry s pare ti re ▼ Fuses Refer to th e fuse ratin g on page 8- 36 Light bulb W attage Category ECE R S AE H[...]

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    11-1 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G 11 Index J07S_8S15-EA-03 G_Edition2.book Page 1 Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:04 AM[...]

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    11-2 Form No. 8S15-EA-03G Index A Add-On Non -Genuine P arts and Accessories ............ ................. ......... 9-12 Air Bag Systems ..................... ......... 2-20 Air Filter ................ ................. ......... 8-24 Antenna ............. ................. ................ 6- 9 Anti-Lock Brake System ( ABS) ........ 5-7 Warning [...]

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    11-3 Index Form No. 8S15-EA-03G D Dashbo ard Illumination ... ................ 5-22 Daytime Runnin g Lights .............. .... 5-33 Defroster Rear window .. ................. .......... 5-35 Detachable Hardtop .... ................. .... 3-23 Dimensions ................. ................. .... 10-5 Door Locks ............ ................. .......[...]

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    11-4 Index Form No. 8S15-EA-03G H Hazard Warning Flasher ......... ......... 5-36 Hazardous Driving ............. ................ 4- 7 Headlights Contro l ............ ................. ......... 5-31 Flashing ................ ................. ... 5-31 High-low beam ...................... ... 5-31 On reminder .... ................. ......... 5-31[...]

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    11-5 Index Form No. 8S15-EA-03G P Paint Damage ................... ................ 8-40 Parking Br ake ................... ................. . 5-5 Parking i n an Emergency . ................. . 7-2 Power Door L ocks ................. ............ 3-9 Power Steering ................. ................ 5-14 Fluid ..................... ...............[...]

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    11-6 Index Form No. 8S15-EA-03G T Trailer Towing ............. ................. ... 4-11 Trip Meter ......... ................. .............. 5-19 Trunk Lid .... ................. ................. ... 3-10 Trunk Release Handl e ............. ......... 3-12 Turn and Lan e-Change Signals ....... 5-3 2 V Vanity Mirrors ............. ...............[...]