Mazda 5 (2006) manual

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    Black plate (1,1) Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page1 Monday , March 28 2005 1:51 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page2 Monday , March 28 2005 1:52 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfact ion in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manua l carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenan ce or service is [...]

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    Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most drivi ng pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owne r's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, importan t safety infor m[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page5 Monday , March 28 2005 1:52 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. 2 Kno[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page6 Monday , March 28 2005 1:52 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ...... ..................................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ................................................ ...................... ... 1-4 1-1 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page7 Monday , March 28[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual. * * * 1-2 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page8 Monday , March 28 2005 1:52 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Power window lock switch ...... .......................................................................... page 3-14 Power window switches .......... .......................................................................... page 3-13 Power door lock switch .......................................... ............... ...............[...]

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    Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page10 Monday , March 28 2005 1:52 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Rear wind ow defroster ...................................................................... .............. ... page 5-50 Rear wipe r blade ................................................................... ............................. page 8-25 Light bulbs ............................... ......................................[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) 1-6 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page12 Monday , March 28 2005 1:53 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Seats ............. ............... ................................................................... 2-2 Front Seats .............................. .................................................[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Front Seats W ARNING Modification of the Front Seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e the supplemental restraint system and resu[...]

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    Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline W ARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined posit ion while the vehicle is moving is dangerou s because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braki ng or a collision, you can slide und er the lap belt and su ffer serious inter nal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upr[...]

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    Black plate (16,1) q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down , the seat bottom height can be adjusted. Down Up q Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) T o adjust the lumbar support, pull the lever forward. q Head Restraint W ARNING Head Restraints Adjust ment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too[...]

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    Black plate (17,1) q Armrest (Driver's Seat) The armr est can be used or placed uprigh t. W ARNING Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the Armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a front seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provi de adequate prote ction in a collisi on and could result in serious injur ies. Never position t[...]

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    Black plate (18,1) W ARNING Unlocked Se atback: The seatback plays an importa nt role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allo w passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resul ting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any t[...]

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    Black plate (19,1) q Seat Recline W ARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined posit ion while the vehicle is moving is dangerou s because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braki ng or a collision, you can slide und er the lap belt and su ffer serious inter nal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upr[...]

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    Black plate (20,1) Height ad justment T o raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired po sition. T o lower the head rest raint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck. q Armrest The armr est c[...]

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    Black plate (21,1) Passenger exiting Pull the belt and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will tilt forw ard. When finished exiting or unloading, return the seatback to its upright position. q Folding the Second-Row Seats T o create a flat luggag e compartment space, lift the seat-bottoms of the second- row seats and fold the seatbacks forward[...]

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    Black plate (22,1) CAUTION l When folding a seatback, always hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forwa rd suddenly and could cause inju ry . l When folding the seatback of the right second-row seat, make sure the storage box is stowed. If the storage box is not stowed[...]

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    Black plate (23,1) Third-Row Seat W ARNING Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatback is dangerous . During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers. Don't stack cargo higher than the seatback. Not Secu ring Luggage and Cargo: Not securi ng carg[...]

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    Black plate (24,1) q Head Restraint W ARNING Head Restraints Adjust ment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or remo ved is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck c ould be seriously injur ed in a collision. Always drive wi th the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjus[...]

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    Black plate (25,1) NOTE T o create a flat luggag e compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the second- row and third-row seats (page 2-9). T o return third-row seat to its original position Return the seatback to its original position while pulling its strap. Make sure the seatback is secured by attemptin[...]

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    Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoul der belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt[...]

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    Black plate (27,1) W ARNING Not W earing Seat Belts: Not wea ring a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit some one or things insi de the vehicle or even be throw n out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured o r even killed. In the same collisi on, occupants wearing seat belts would[...]

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    Black plate (28,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendatio ns. The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder proper ly , but ne ver across the stomach area. Person[...]

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    Black plate (29,1) Seat Belts q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W ARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper posit ioning of the shoulde r portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Alway[...]

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    Black plate (30,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it inspected at an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . T o secure the outboard-rear seat belts when not in use, insert the belts in their seat belt reta[...]

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    Black plate (31,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passen ger seat belts are equipped with prete nsioner and load limiting systems. In modera te or greater frontal or near- frontal accide nts, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously . The pretension ers tak[...]

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    Black plate (32,1) W ARNING Pretensioner System Disposa l: Improper dispo sal of the prete nsioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Unl ess all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equip[...]

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    Black plate (33,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough , even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authori zed Mazda Dealer . This extend er will be only for y ou and for the particula r vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical m[...]

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    Black plate (34,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/ Beep The seat belt warning ligh t illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the[...]

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    Black plate (35,1) Front passenger seat The seat belt warning ligh t/beep reminds the front passenger to fast en the seat belt . If the front passenger seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position , the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle spee[...]

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    Black plate (36,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of chil d-restraint syst ems for children smal l enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check yo ur local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridi[...]

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    Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Proper Size of Child-Restraint System: For effective protection in veh icle accidents and sudden stops , a c hild must be properly rest rained using a seat belt or child -restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seri ously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the Manufacturer '[...]

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    Black plate (38,1) W ARNING Front Passenger Seat Position: A front-facing child-restrai nt system should only be put on the front seat when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying air bag could cause seri ous injury or death to the ch ild. Seating Childr en in a Child-Res traint System on th[...]

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    Black plate (39,1) W ARNING Children and Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bag s: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the side window, the a rea of the front passenger seat, front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy , even if a child-restrain t system is used, is da[...]

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    Black plate (40,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seats. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear- facing child-res traint systems it is clear ly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-res traint systems now come with tethers and th[...]

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    Black plate (41,1) 1. If the seat in which you install a child- restraint system has a seat slide function, sli de the seat as far back as possible. 2. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked . 3. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer&apo[...]

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    Black plate (42,1) Anchor bracke t location (Second-row seats) Marking T ether strap position (Secon d-row seats) T ether strap Anchor bracket Anchor bracke t location (Third-row seat) Anchor bracket Marking T ether strap position (Third-row seat) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tether or tethe r anchor to secure any[...]

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    Black plate (43,1) W ARNING Incorrect Attachm ent of the T ether Strap (Third-row seat): Routing the tether strap between the head rest raint posts is dangerous as it could damag e or wea ker the seatback, resulting in the child-restraint system not being correctly secured. In a collision, the child-rest raint system could shift or loosen which may[...]

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    Black plate (44,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Every Mazda side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBA G ” tag on the o utboard shoulder of the front seats . l T o check if your vehicle has curtain air bags: Every Mazda curtain air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front and rear window pillars along the r[...]

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    Black plate (45,1) W ARNING Children and Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, front an d rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from whi ch the side and curtai n air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used, is dan[...]

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    Black plate (46,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remo ve the child-restraint system, be sure the belt full y retracts to retur n the system to emergency locking mode before [...]

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    Black plate (47,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipp ed with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, other wise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunct[...]

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    Black plate (48,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Second- Row Seats Only) 1. Slide the second- row seat as far back as possible. 2. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked . 3. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA [...]

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    Black plate (49,1) W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tether or tethe r anchor to secure anythi ng but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tethe r or tethe r anchor and result in injur y . Use the tether an d tether anchor only for a child-restraint system. Incorrect Attachm ent of the T ether Stra[...]

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    Black plate (50,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side suppl emental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator marks). They are located in: l The steer ing wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag) l The outboard sides of [...]

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    Black plate (51,1) W ARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerou s. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near front al or side forces that are at least moder ate. V ehicle oc[...]

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    Black plate (52,1) W ARNING Seating Position with Side and Cur tain Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placi ng hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expan d along the front door on the side the car is hit. Serious in[...]

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    Black plate (53,1) W ARNING Hot Air Bag Inflators: Hot air bag inflators are dangerous . Immediately after inflation, the infl ators in the steering whee l, dashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge are very hot. Y ou could get burned. Don't touch the internal components of the air bag modules after the[...]

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    Black plate (54,1) NOTE l When an air bag deploy s, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released. Neither is likely to cause injury , however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction. l Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of i[...]

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    Black plate (55,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplement al restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflator s and air bags. l The elect rical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the foll owing locations: l The steer ing wheel hub l The front passenger d[...]

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    Black plate (56,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (8) (5) (7) (6) (5) (4) (3) (2) (1) (9) (10) (1) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (2) Front air bag sensor (3) Front passenger air bag deactivati on indicator light (page 2-46) (4) Crash sensors and diagno stic module (SAS unit) (5) Front seat belt prete nsioner and load limit ing systems [...]

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    Black plate (57,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components (1) (1) (3) (3) (4) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflator s and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Side crash sensor (4) Crash sensors and diagno stic module (SAS unit) Essential Safety Eq uipment SRS Air Bags 2-45 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page57 Monday , March 28 2005 1:58 PM Form No.8U38-EA[...]

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    Black plate (58,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a front al impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the infl ation, the front air bags quickly d eflate. The front air bags will function[...]

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    Black plate (59,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors The front passenger air bag deactiv ation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-33). These sensors are located under both of the front passen ger seat rails. These sensor s determine the total seate d weight on the front passenger seat. The sensors are also designed to p revent the front pas[...]

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    Black plate (60,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger front and side air bags Seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF OFF OFF Less than app[...]

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    Black plate (61,1) W ARNING Increasing the T otal Seated W eight on the Fron t Passenger Seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated wei ght on the front passenger seat from the total seated weigh t of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensor s will detect[...]

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    Black plate (62,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turni ng the front passen ger front a nd side air bags and seat belt pretension er system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light may illuminate repeat edly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the tempe[...]

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    Black plate (63,1) CAUTION T o prevent damage to the side and curta in air bag wiring , don't place luggag e or other objects under the front seats. q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation CAUTION If the front passenger seat wei ght sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat is less than approxi mately 42 kg (93 lb), the front [...]

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    Black plate (64,1) Limitations to front air bag activation Depending on the severity of impa ct, the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases: l Impacts invol ving trees or poles cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have enough impact to activate the air bag. l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping forc[...]

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    Black plate (65,1) Side and curtain air bag activation í Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause the side and curtain air bags on that side to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags. Limitations to side and curtain air bag activation í Depending on the severity of im[...]

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    Black plate (66,1) q Constant Monitoring The foll owing components of the air bag systems are monitor ed by a diagno stic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors í l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passen ger seat weight sensor s l Driver and front [...]

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    Black plate (67,1) l Front passen ger air bag deactiv ation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart . For more details about this indicator light and this chart , refer to “ Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-46) ” . W ARNING Damaged Air[...]

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    Black plate (68,1) 2-56 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page68 Monday , March 28 2005 2:0 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

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    Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors an d Locks ......................................................................... .. 3-2 Keys ..................................................... ..................................... 3-2 Keyless Entry S[...]

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    Black plate (70,1) Keys W ARNING Keys and Children: Leaving child ren in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where you[...]

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    Black plate (71,1) Keyless Entry System This system locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Press the button slowly and carefully . CAUTION T o avoid damage to the transmitter, do not: l Drop it. l Get it wet. l Disassemble it. l Expose it to heat or sunlight. NOTE l The keyless entry system is desi[...]

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    Black plate (72,1) q T ransmitter Lock button Unlock button Panic b utton Operation indicator light NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje ct to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfere nce received, including int[...]

  • Page 73

    Black plate (73,1) NOTE (Without theft- deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flas h when the theft deterrent system is turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent s[...]

  • Page 74

    Black plate (74,1) 2. Insert a screw driver into the slot and push the tab to remo ve the key from the transmi tter . Ta b 3. Insert a screw driver into the slot and gently pry open the trans mitter . 4. Remove the battery . 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers a[...]

  • Page 75

    Black plate (75,1) Door Locks W ARNING Unattended Chi ldren and Pets: Leaving a child or an animal unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather , temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Always take all children and animals with you or leave a responsible person with them. Keys and Chi[...]

  • Page 76

    Black plate (76,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob Front doors T o lock either front door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it out. Unlock Lock T o lock either front door with the door- lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door (pulling the door handle is not requ[...]

  • Page 77

    Black plate (77,1) q Power Door Locks V ehicle lock-out prevention The vehicl e lock-out prevention feature prevents y ou from locking you rself out of the vehicle. With the key in the igni tion switch, all doors and the liftgate will automatically unlock if they are locked using the power door locks with any door or the liftgate open. Locking, unl[...]

  • Page 78

    Black plate (78,1) Opening/closing from outside Pull the outer door handle and slide the door . NOTE The right sliding door cannot full y open when the fuel-filler lid is open. Close the fuel filler lid before openin g the sliding door. NOTE When closin g the sliding door from the fully-opened position and from outside the vehicle, pull the outsi d[...]

  • Page 79

    Black plate (79,1) Liftgate W ARNING Open Liftgate and Exhaust Gas: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. An open lif tgate in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn into the cabin. This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is colorless, odorless, and highly poisono us, and it can cause loss of consciousness and death[...]

  • Page 80

    Black plate (80,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunct ion in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the following procedure as an emergency meas ure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cover on the interior surface of the liftgate. Cove r 2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate. Lev er After[...]

  • Page 81

    Black plate (81,1) Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the power windows to operate. W ARNING Closing Power Windows: Closing power window s are dangerous. A person's hands, head, o r even neck could be cau ght by the window and result in serious injur y or even death. This warning applies especially to children. Ma[...]

  • Page 82

    Black plate (82,1) q Operating the Passenger Power Windows The power windows may be operat ed when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position. The passenger windows may be op ened or closed by the power window master control switch es on the driver's door . Left rear window Power windo w lock switch Righ[...]

  • Page 83

    Black plate (83,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap W ARNING Fuel Spray: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is remo ved too quickly. When remo ving the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remo [...]

  • Page 84

    Black plate (84,1) Hood W ARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood: A hood that is not closed and securel y locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is movin g and block the driver's vision which cou ld result in a serious accide nt. Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicl[...]

  • Page 85

    Black plate (85,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position . T ilt switch Slide switch W ARNING Extending the Head or Arms Through the Moonro of: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the body through the moonroof is dangerous. The head or arms cou ld hit something whil[...]

  • Page 86

    Black plate (86,1) T o close to the desired position, push the front of the tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION The sunsha de doesn't tilt. T o avoid damaging the sunsha de, don[...]

  • Page 87

    Black plate (87,1) Immobilizer System The immo bilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Changes or modifica tions not expressly approved by the party re[...]

  • Page 88

    Black plate (88,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje ct to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfere nce received, including inte rference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wi[...]

  • Page 89

    Black plate (89,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l The keys carry a unique electroni c code. For th[...]

  • Page 90

    Black plate (90,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The theft -deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its conten ts from being stolen when all doors, hood, and liftgate are locked. If forcible entry is attempt ed, the system sounds the horn and flas hes the hazard warning ligh ts. NOTE l The theft -deterrent system operates with the key o[...]

  • Page 91

    Black plate (91,1) q T o Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmi tter . NOTE If you have any proble m with the theft- deterrent system, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Modification and Add-On Equipment [...]

  • Page 92

    Black plate (92,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerou s. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. Thi s can lead to loss of control or an accident. Never adjust the steering whee l while the vehicl e is moving. q Steering[...]

  • Page 93

    Black plate (93,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch After adjus ting the mirror, lock the control by placin g the selec tor switch in the middle position . Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush wi th the vehicle. W ARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving[...]

  • Page 94

    Black plate (94,1) W ARNING Blocked V iew: Cargo stack ed higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror , which mig ht cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. Don't stack things high er than the seatbacks. 3-26 Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page94 Mo[...]

  • Page 95

    Black plate (95,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Require ments .................................................................... 4-2 Emission Con trol System ........................................................[...]

  • Page 96

    Black plate (96,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles with catalytic converters or oxy gen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which wi ll reduce exhaust emi ssions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or a[...]

  • Page 97

    Black plate (97,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this syst em) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. W ARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects : Parking over or near anythi ng flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous[...]

  • Page 98

    Black plate (98,1) NOTE While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closi ng can be heard at the middle rear of the vehicl e, however this does not indicate an abnorm ality . Y our vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates while the engine is off. 4-4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Mazda5_8U38-[...]

  • Page 99

    Black plate (99,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Carbon Mono xide: Engine exh aust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (C O), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all window s fully open and contact an [...]

  • Page 100

    Black plate (100,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, ou tside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. l Inspect infl ation pressures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, was her fluid, and othe[...]

  • Page 101

    Black plate (101,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't mai ntain one const ant speed, either slow or fast, for a long perio d of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-[...]

  • Page 102

    Black plate (102,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces : Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control an d an accide nt. If it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces, be very ca[...]

  • Page 103

    Black plate (103,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables , and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions : l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator. l Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces bat[...]

  • Page 104

    Black plate (104,1) q Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION l Chains may scrat ch or chip aluminum wheels. Inst all tire chains on steel wheels only . l Chains may affect handling. l Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manuf acturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower . l Drive carefully [...]

  • Page 105

    Black plate (105,1) Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Driving with W et Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous . Increased stopping dist ance or the vehicle p ulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applyi ng[...]

  • Page 106

    Black plate (106,1) T railer T owing Never tow a trailer wi th your Mazda. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page106 Monday , March 28 2005 2:5 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 107

    Black plate (107,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ............... ...................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch ......................................................... ................. 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

  • Page 108

    Black plate (108,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steer ing wheel locks to protect against theft . Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transax le T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position , push the button when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOC K position. Button Automatic [...]

  • Page 109

    Black plate (109,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering whee l from side to side. ACC (Accessor y) The steer ing wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) shoul d be inspected before the engine is started [...]

  • Page 110

    Black plate (1 10,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery . 6. After starting the engine , let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extre mely cold weather , below _ 18 °C (0 [...]

  • Page 111

    Black plate (11 1,1) W ARNING Driving with W et Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous . Increased stopping dist ance or the vehicle p ulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applyi ng the brakes lightly unt[...]

  • Page 112

    Black plate (1 12,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Parking brake warnin g The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST ART or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parkin g [...]

  • Page 113

    Black plate (1 13,1) W ARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgat ing (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). Y ou can sti ll have an accident. So don't rely on ABS as a substitute for safe drivi[...]

  • Page 114

    Black plate (1 14,1) W ARNING ABS W arning Light and Brake W arning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake syst em warning light and ABS warning light are on at the same time is dangerous . When both lights are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. Don't drive with both lig[...]

  • Page 115

    Black plate (1 15,1) Manual T ransaxle Operation q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as show n. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shiftin g; then release it slowly . A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift lever must be put in neu[...]

  • Page 116

    Black plate (1 16,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stal ling and gives better acceler ation when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade , down shifting helps maintain safe speed and prolo ngs brake life. 5-10 Driving Y our [...]

  • Page 117

    Black plate (1 17,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks th[...]

  • Page 118

    Black plate (1 18,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freel y even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on. W ARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running fast er than idle. If this is done, the vehicle [...]

  • Page 119

    Black plate (1 19,1) 2. Insert a screw driver and push it down. Cove r 3. Move the shift lever . 4. T ake the vehicl e to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of drivi ng a manual trans axle vehicle by operat ing the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the[...]

  • Page 120

    Black plate (120,1) Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4) T o shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. NOTE l When drivin g slowly , the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. l In manua l shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically . Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the [...]

  • Page 121

    Black plate (121,1) NOTE l When drivin g at high speeds, the gear may not shift down depending on vehicl e speed. l During decele ration, the gear may automatically shift down dependi ng on vehicl e speed. l When depres sing the accelerator fully , the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Second gear fixed mode When the[...]

  • Page 122

    Black plate (122,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceler ation when y ou need more speed. On a steep downgrade , down shifting helps maintain safe speed and prolo ngs brake life. q Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing ano[...]

  • Page 123

    Black plate (123,1) The light illuminates to indicate that the power steer ing is inoperable. If the light illuminates, turn off the engine and restart it. If the light does not illuminate after restarting the engine, this indicates that the power steering is restored and normal steering is possible. If the light remains illuminated, the power stee[...]

  • Page 124

    Black plate (124,1) q Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruising speed is set. q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruis e main indicator light illuminates. T o deactivate the system, press the switch again. The cruis e main indicator light turns off. W ARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leavi[...]

  • Page 125

    Black plate (125,1) NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until about 2 seconds after the ON/ OFF switch has been engaged. l On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down going up or speed up while going down. q T o Incr ease Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Press the RES/+ button and hold it. Y our vehicle wi[...]

  • Page 126

    Black plate (126,1) q T o Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/- button and hold it. The vehicle wi ll gradually slow . Release the button at the speed you want . Y our vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your curren t speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET/ - button. Multiple taps will decreas[...]

  • Page 127

    Black plate (127,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the igni tion is off. NOTE Cruise contro l will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). Tir e Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) moni tors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in on[...]

  • Page 128

    Black plate (128,1) TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condit ion of all four tires before you drive each day . CAUTION l When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Y ou should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to th[...]

  • Page 129

    Black plate (129,1) W ARNING Ignoring the W arning Light: Ignoring the warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situ ation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accide nt. W arning light illu minates/W arning beep sou nds W[...]

  • Page 130

    Black plate (130,1) W arning light flas hes When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q System Error Activation When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A system error activation may occur in the follow ing cases: l When there [...]

  • Page 131

    Black plate (131,1) When changing tires yourself If you or some one else changes tires, you or someo ne else can also undertake the steps for the TPMS to complete the ID signal code registration. 1. After tires have been changed, turn the ignition switch to the ON position , then turn it back to the ACC or LOC K position. 2. W ait for about 15 minu[...]

  • Page 132

    Black plate (132,1) NOTE l The tire pressure sensor ID signa l code must be registered when a new tire press ure sensor is purchas ed. For purchase of a tire press ure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l When reins talling a previously removed tire press ure sensor to a wheel, r[...]

  • Page 133

    Black plate (133,1) Meters and Gauges Speedometer ................................... ................................................................ ... page 5-28 Odometer, T rip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ............................................... ... page 5-28 T acho meter .................................................... ...........[...]

  • Page 134

    Black plate (134,1) q Speedometer The speedom eter indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The displ ay mode can be changed between tri p meter A and trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector T rip meter Odometer Trip meter B Pre[...]

  • Page 135

    Black plate (135,1) T rip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips. One is recorded in trip met er A, and the other is recorded in trip met er B. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. When trip meter A is select[...]

  • Page 136

    Black plate (136,1) CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause seri ous engine damage (page 7-13). q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approxi mately how much fuel is in the tank. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warnin[...]

  • Page 137

    Black plate (137,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-33 Charging System W arning Light 5-34 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-35 Check Engine Light 5-35 ABS W arning Light 5-33 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

  • Page 138

    Black plate (138,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-36 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-38 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-38 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-38 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-38 Security Indicator Light 5-40 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-40 Shift Position Indi[...]

  • Page 139

    Black plate (139,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Parking brake warnin g The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST ART or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parkin g b[...]

  • Page 140

    Black plate (140,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control un it has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function norm ally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

  • Page 141

    Black plate (141,1) q Engine Oil Pressure W arni ng Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light illuminates while drivi ng: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on leve[...]

  • Page 142

    Black plate (142,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arni ng Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. A system malfunction is indicated when the warning ligh[...]

  • Page 143

    Black plate (143,1) Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder . Driver's seat The belt minder is a supplement al warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON pos[...]

  • Page 144

    Black plate (144,1) NOTE l T o allow the front passen ger seat weight sensor to function properly , do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passenger seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference. l Packages or pets on the passenger seat might give you a false [...]

  • Page 145

    Black plate (145,1) W ARNING V ehicle Handling When T ire Pressur e Monitoring System W arning Light Illuminates/Flashes: When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire press ure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneu vering or braking. V [...]

  • Page 146

    Black plate (146,1) If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are ad justed, there may be a tire punctu re. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The war ning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

  • Page 147

    Black plate (147,1) Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selec ted gear displays. q Cruise Main Indicator Light í This light comes on when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is activated. q Cruise Set Indicator Light í This light comes on when a cruising speed is set. [...]

  • Page 148

    Black plate (148,1) NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminate d (does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally , one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out. Beep Sounds q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position , a beep sound will be heard for about 6 second[...]

  • Page 149

    Black plate (149,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO po sition) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent discharging the batt ery ,[...]

  • Page 150

    Black plate (150,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the ligh t sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly . Light sensor l The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position, [...]

  • Page 151

    Black plate (151,1) q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the hea dlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch need not be on, and the lever will return to the normal posit ion when released. q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation. For that reason, the day[...]

  • Page 152

    Black plate (152,1) Front Fog Lights í The fog lights help you to see as well as to be seen. The head lights must be turned on to turn on the front fog lights. T o turn the front fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. Fog light switch T o turn the front fog lights off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn th[...]

  • Page 153

    Black plate (153,1) q Windshield Wipers T ype A (With INT position) 1 2 T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. ― Mist INT ― Intermittent 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to . T ype B (With AUTO posit ion) T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. ― Mist AUTO ― Auto control 1 ― Low [...]

  • Page 154

    Black plate (154,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the rain sensor will not operate correctly . Rain sensor l When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the follow ing cases: l If the windshiel[...]

  • Page 155

    Black plate (155,1) NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (T ype A)/AUTO (T ype B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't wor k, inspect the fluid level (page 8-20). If it's OK, consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . Rear Window Wiper and W asher The ignition switch must be [...]

  • Page 156

    Black plate (156,1) Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost , fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster operates for about 10 ― 15 minutes and turns off automatically . The indicator light illuminate[...]

  • Page 157

    Black plate (157,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press around the mark on the steering whee l. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the h[...]

  • Page 158

    Black plate (158,1) 5-52 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page158 Monday , March 28 2005 2:15 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 159

    Black plate (159,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................................................. .. 6-2 Operating T ips .............................. ............................................. 6-2 V ent Operation ..................[...]

  • Page 160

    Black plate (160,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow and[...]

  • Page 161

    Black plate (161,1) V ent Operation Knob Open Close q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflo w Y ou can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob. Horizontal air flow can be adjus ted by press ing the ve nt left or right. Adjusting the amou nt of airflow These vents can be opened and closed with wheel. NOTE When using the air condition er , mist[...]

  • Page 162

    Black plate (162,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defroster and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page162 Monday , March 28 2005 2:15 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 163

    Black plate (163,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explai ned separately . Check yo ur vehicle's climate control type and read the appropr iate pages. Climate contr ol information is displayed on the information display . Manual T ype .......................................[...]

  • Page 164

    Black plate (164,1) Manual T ype í Air intake selector A/C Switch Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds . 0 ― Fan[...]

  • Page 165

    Black plate (165,1) Mode selec tor dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l If you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount, set the mode selector dial at . l For examp le, when the mode selector dial is at the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor vent is less than that of the position. A/C[...]

  • Page 166

    Black plate (166,1) W ARNING The Recirculated Air Mode: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather will cause the windows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accide nt. Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather . q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the[...]

  • Page 167

    Black plate (167,1) CAUTION When using the air condit ioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperatu re gauge (page 5-29). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-13). NOTE l When maxi mum cooling is desired , set the temperature[...]

  • Page 168

    Black plate (168,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) í Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshi eld and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired po sition. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature co ntrol dial to the desired po sition. 4. Set the fa[...]

  • Page 169

    Black plate (169,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate contr ol information is displayed on the information display . Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector switch Windshield defroster switch Air intake selector A/C Switch OFF Switch Auto Switch Ambient Temperature switch q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the[...]

  • Page 170

    Black plate (170,1) NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l When on, it indi cates AUTO operation, an d the syst em will function autom atically . l When off, it indi cates the operation of other switches such as the mode selector switch , fan control dial , A/C switch and windshield defroster switch. Other funct ions will continue to operate automatica[...]

  • Page 171

    Black plate (171,1) A/C switch W ith the AUTO or fan control dial ON, press the A/C switch to select the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions) on or off. NOTE l Selection of A/C and A/C ECO N is done autom atically . Although air conditioning and defoggi ng ability is reduced, the A/C ECON function is designed to economize use of the a[...]

  • Page 172

    Black plate (172,1) NOTE l The displ ayed ambient temperature may vary from the actual ambi ent temperature depending on the surrounding area and vehicle conditions. l Press the AMB button 2 seconds or more to switch the display from Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice versa. l Press the AMB button again to switch the display from ambient temperature [...]

  • Page 173

    Black plate (173,1) NOTE l For an optimal cabin temperature, set the temperat ure close to “ 25.0 ” ( “ 77.0 ” ). Adjust to the desired temperature if necessary . l 25.0 (Celsi us display) l 77.0 (Fahrenh eit display) l Setting the temperature to maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate. l When selec tin[...]

  • Page 174

    Black plate (174,1) Interior tem p erature sensor 6-16 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page174 Monday , March 28 2005 2:17 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 175

    Black plate (175,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install CAUTION T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a ca r wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead c learance. NOTE When le[...]

  • Page 176

    Black plate (176,1) q Radio Reception AM character istics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometime s be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM characte[...]

  • Page 177

    Black plate (177,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmi tter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoyi ng noise. W eak signal noise In suburb an areas, broadcast sig[...]

  • Page 178

    Black plate (178,1) q Operating Tips for Cassette T ape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player. Use a good quality head- cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette tape to rem[...]

  • Page 179

    Black plate (179,1) q Operating Tips for Mini Disc (MD) Player The foll owing precaut ions should be observed. l Do not spill any liqu id on the audio system. l Do not insert any object s, other than MDs, into the slot. l The MD player has been designed to play MDs bearing the ident ification logo as shown. No other MDs can be played. l The MD play[...]

  • Page 180

    Black plate (180,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD o r optical compo nents (prism and lens) in the CD player /In-dash CD changer may become cloude d with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immediately when placed in the un[...]

  • Page 181

    Black plate (181,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perim eters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possi ble and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown below . T o remove the rough edges, rub the side of[...]

  • Page 182

    Black plate (182,1) l CD TEXT textual information cannot be displayed by audio unit s other than the In-dash CD changer(MP3 support type only). (Only playback is possible.) l The foll owing player can play MP3 files record ed in CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-R W . · In-dash CD changer (MP3 file support type only) l The CD player/In-dash CD changer ejects t[...]

  • Page 183

    Black plate (183,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commerc ial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue -generating) real time broadcasting (terrest rial, satellite, cable and/or any other medi a), broadcasting/streaming vi[...]

  • Page 184

    Black plate (184,1) About folder s and files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folde rs during playback or other functions is from shallow to deep. The arrangement and playi ng order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follow s: l File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy f[...]

  • Page 185

    Black plate (185,1) CAUTION This unit can only p lay MP3 file s that have an MP3 file extension (.mp3 ) attached. Do not attach an MP3 file extension to any other type file as it could cause noise to be emitted or a malfunction in the unit. About ID3 T ag display l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been inp[...]

  • Page 186

    Black plate (186,1) VBR Abbreviation for V ariable Bit Rat e. While CBR (Const ant Bit Rate) is generally used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio compression according to compressio n conditions and this allows for compression with prefer ence given to sound quality . 6-28 Interior Comfort Audio System Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page186 Monday , M[...]

  • Page 187

    Black plate (187,1) Audio Set Cassette T ape Player Mini Disc (MD) Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD Player) Audio information is displayed on the information display . Some models. Power/V olume/Sound Controls ..................................[...]

  • Page 188

    Black plate (188,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls A udio control dial P ower/V olume dial Power ON/O FF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position . Press the power/volum e dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volum e dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the[...]

  • Page 189

    Black plate (189,1) 2. Turn the aud io control dial to adjust the selected funct ions as follows: Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON NOTE About 5 seconds afte[...]

  • Page 190

    Black plate (190,1) q Operating the Radio Manual tuning dial Band selector button Satellite button* Seek tuning buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons *F or reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio. Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit. F or information on use, read the manual accomp[...]

  • Page 191

    Black plate (191,1) Seek tun ing Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower freque ncy automatically . NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tun ing Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at [...]

  • Page 192

    Black plate (192,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í Cassette tape eject button Cassette tape slot Program button Dolby NR button R epeat button Cassette tape play button R ewind button F ast- forward button APC button:(next program) (one being played) Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and c[...]

  • Page 193

    Black plate (193,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when the ignitio n switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the button again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward or[...]

  • Page 194

    Black plate (194,1) q Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player í R epeat button MD play button Scan button MD slot T rack up button T rack down button R everse button MD eject button Random button Display feed dial Display button F ast-forward button Inserting the MD Insert the MD, label-side up with the arrow point ed to the slot. The auto- loading me[...]

  • Page 195

    Black plate (195,1) Press the scan button ( ) durin g play to start scan play operat ion (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, norm al play will resume wher e scan was selected. Repeat play This featu re makes it possible to listen to a selection repeatedly . Pres[...]

  • Page 196

    Black plate (196,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button R epeat button T rack up button T rack down button R everse button F ast-forward button Random button Scan button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loadin g mechanism will set the CD and begin play .[...]

  • Page 197

    Black plate (197,1) Music scan This featu re helps to find a progra m by playing a bout the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) durin g play to start scan play operat ion (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, norm al play will resume wher e s[...]

  • Page 198

    Black plate (198,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í (Music CD player) (Music CD/MP3 CD player) CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button R epeat button T rack up button R everse button Disc up button Disc down button F ast-forward button T rack down button Random button Scan button Channel preset buttons There are two types of In-das[...]

  • Page 199

    Black plate (199,1) NOTE The CD will begin playback automatically after insertion. A CD cannot be inser ted while the display reads “ W AIT ” . A beeping sound can be heard durin g this waiting time. Simu ltaneously pressing the power/volume dial and the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds will turn this beepin g sound ON or OFF . Normal insert[...]

  • Page 200

    Black plate (200,1) 2. Press the cha nnel preset button for the desired CD number for less than 5 seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. Pull out the CD. NOTE If the CD is not removed from the slot within approximately 10 seconds after ejection, it will be re- inserted automatically . Multiple ejecti on 1. Press and hold the CD eject butt on ( )[...]

  • Page 201

    Black plate (201,1) During MP3 CD playback T o change the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) for 1.5 second s or more during playback. Folder search (during MP3 CD playback) T o change to the previou s folder, press the folder down button ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds , or press the folder up butt on ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds to advance to the [...]

  • Page 202

    Black plate (202,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random butt on ( ) durin g playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the CD randomly . “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the butt on again to cancel the random play . Switching the display(Mus ic CD/MP3 CD player) Each time the display butt on ( )i s pressed during[...]

  • Page 203

    Black plate (203,1) Display scroll(Music CD/MP3 CD player) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o displ ay the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display feed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time. NOTE The displ ayable number of charact ers is limited. If the numbe[...]

  • Page 204

    Black plate (204,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK MD MD is inserted upside down Insert the MD properly . If the error indication does not disappear , consult an[...]

  • Page 205

    Black plate (205,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering whee l is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following condit ions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turne d to the LOCK position. l When[...]

  • Page 206

    Black plate (206,1) q Adjusting the V olume T o increase the volume, press the volume button ( ). T o decrease the volume, press the volume button ( ). q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio > FM2 radio> AM radio > CD player or CD changer> Cassette tape player or MD player > SIRIUS1> [...]

  • Page 207

    Black plate (207,1) When playi ng a cassette tape Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it will advance to the next selection . Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it will repeat the selection being played. When playi ng a CD or MD Press the seek switch ( ) to skip to the next track. Press the seek switch ( ) to repeat the current track . q M[...]

  • Page 208

    Black plate (208,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repai red by anyone except qualified service personnel. If serv[...]

  • Page 209

    Black plate (209,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turns on for: l About 30 sec[...]

  • Page 210

    Black plate (210,1) q Overhead Lights Front With moonroof Without moonroof Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when the illuminated entry system[...]

  • Page 211

    Black plate (211,1) Without moonroof Switches q Luggage Compartment Light ON OFF Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-53 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page211 Monday , March 28 2005 2:23 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 212

    Black plate (212,1) Information Display Climate control display/ Ambient temperature display Clock Audio display q Information Display Functions The infor mation display has the follow ing functions: l Clock l Ambient T emper ature Display (Outside T emperature Display , Fully Automa tic T ype) l Climate Con trol Display (Fully Automatic T ype) l A[...]

  • Page 213

    Black plate (213,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is being displayed, press the CLOCK button to change the display to the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position , the time is displayed. Time setting NOTE For trip computer-equipped vehicles, press the INFO button instead of the SET button when setting the time. 1. Press th[...]

  • Page 214

    Black plate (214,1) q Ambient T emperature Display (Fully Automatic T ype) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, press the AMB button (page 6-1 1) to display the ambient tempe rature. NOTE l The displ ayed ambient temperature may vary from the actual ambi ent temperature depending on the surrounding area and vehicle conditions. l Press th[...]

  • Page 215

    Black plate (215,1) Cup Holder W ARNING Using Cup Holder: Using a cup holder to hold hot liqui ds while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups or Drink cans in Cup Holder: Putting objects other th[...]

  • Page 216

    Black plate (216,1) T op of the center console Inside of the center console T o use the cup holder, open the cover . Third-row seat T wo cup holders are in the side-trim on both the left and right sides. Bottle Holder Bottle ho lders are on the inside of the doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Don't use the bottle holders for containers without caps.[...]

  • Page 217

    Black plate (217,1) Storage Compartments W ARNING Open Storage Boxes: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. T o reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes close d when driving. CAUTION Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A lighter could ex[...]

  • Page 218

    Black plate (218,1) q Underseat Storage If your vehicle has a right second-row storage bo x (page 6-60), when using the storage bo x, small item s can be stored under the both bottoms of the second-row seats. T o use the under seat storage Pull the strap and lift the seat bottom up and forward. CAUTION Do not store items above the marked line indic[...]

  • Page 219

    Black plate (219,1) T o use the storage box 1. Pull the stra p and lift the seat bottom up and forward. NOTE If it is h ard to lift the seat bottom, rais e the reclining lever and lean back slightly . 2. Pull out the storage box. 3. More items can be stowed if the cover is removed. NOTE The cover can be kept in the seatback pocket of the front pass[...]

  • Page 220

    Black plate (220,1) q Cargo Securing Loops W ARNING Not Secu ring Luggage and Cargo: Not securi ng cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Make sure luggage and cargo is secu red before driving. Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net.[...]

  • Page 221

    Black plate (221,1) Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equiva lent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). Front Rear CAUTION T o prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: l Don't use accessories that require [...]

  • Page 222

    Black plate (222,1) 6-64 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page222 Monday , March 28 2005 2:24 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 223

    Black plate (223,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ................................................... ....... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ..................................... .......................[...]

  • Page 224

    Black plate (224,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all six turn signals will flash. NOTE l The t[...]

  • Page 225

    Black plate (225,1) Spare Tir e and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Flat tire belt storage bag Jack lev er T owing eyelet Jack Spare tire Lug wrench In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page225 Monday , March 28 2005 2:24 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 226

    Black plate (226,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Remove the cover . 2. Turn the wi ng bolt counte rclockwise. T o secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. Maintenance l Always keep the jack clean. l Make sure the moving parts are kept free from dirt or rust . l Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated. q Spare Tir e The[...]

  • Page 227

    Black plate (227,1) CAUTION l When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decreas e compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully . l T o avoid damage to the temporary spare or to the vehicl e, observe the following precautions: l Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). l A void driving over obstacles. Also, don&apos[...]

  • Page 228

    Black plate (228,1) T o secure the spare tire Perform the removal procedure in reverse. Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibra te excessively . l The vehicle pulls in one direction . If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level s[...]

  • Page 229

    Black plate (229,1) CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Mon itoring System) The wheels equipped on your Mazda are speci ally designed for installation of the tire pressure sensors. Do not use non-genuine wheels, other wise it may not be possible to install the tire pressure sensors. NOTE l Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. (With Tire P[...]

  • Page 230

    Black plate (230,1) 2. Place the jack under the jacking position close st to the tire being changed. Jacking position W ARNING Incorrect Jack ing Position: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill some one. Use only the[...]

  • Page 231

    Black plate (231,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and y ou must use a special key to unlock them. This key is atta ched to the lug wrench and is stored wi th the spare tire. Register them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box[...]

  • Page 232

    Black plate (232,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand . W ARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to Lug Nuts, Bolts : Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resul ting in an accide nt. In addition, lug nuts and bolts [...]

  • Page 233

    Black plate (233,1) W ARNING Loose Lug Nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The whee l could wobble or come off. This could resul t in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accide nt. Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have [...]

  • Page 234

    Black plate (234,1) 1 1. Pull the belt end to secure the flat tire. 12. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack. 13. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to the specificat ion charts on page 10-6. 14. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. W ARNING Incorrect Tire Air Pressure: Driving on tires with incorrect air pre[...]

  • Page 235

    Black plate (235,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicl e loses powe r , or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING Cooling Fan and Engine Inspection: Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON posit ion is dangerous. The cooling fan could turn on unexpecte[...]

  • Page 236

    Black plate (236,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Cooling system cap Coolant reservoir If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-14). CAUTION If the engine continues to overhea t or freque[...]

  • Page 237

    Black plate (237,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine ). Follow this procedure: 1. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the igni tion switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and ac[...]

  • Page 238

    Black plate (238,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So follow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow Thes e Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the battery, read the f[...]

  • Page 239

    Black plate (239,1) W ARNING Keep Flame s A way: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during norma l battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep a ll flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

  • Page 240

    Black plate (240,1) Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in rev erse order. Jumper cables Booster battery Discharged battery 1. For vehicles equipped with an engine cover , remo ve the engine cover . 2. Remove the battery cover from its front side. 3. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 4. I[...]

  • Page 241

    Black plate (241,1) 5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illust ration. l Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery (1). l Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery (2). l Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal of the booster b attery (3). l [...]

  • Page 242

    Black plate (242,1) T owing Description W e recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper liftin g and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its front whee ls off the ground. If excess ive dam[...]

  • Page 243

    Black plate (243,1) If towing service is not available in an emergency , the vehicle may be towed with all four wheels on the ground using the towing hook at the front of the vehicle. Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for short distances at low speeds . CAUTION Follow these instruct ions when towing the vehicl e with a ll wheels on the ground.[...]

  • Page 244

    Black plate (244,1) 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench 4. Hook the tyin g rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disen gage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper . q Tiedown[...]

  • Page 245

    Black plate (245,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The trans axle is not designed for towing this vehicl e on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-20) and “ T iedown Hook ” (page 7-21) and carefully follow the instruc[...]

  • Page 246

    Black plate (246,1) 7-24 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page246 Monday , March 28 2005 2:27 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 247

    Black plate (247,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .............................. .................................................... 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance .............................................[...]

  • Page 248

    Black plate (248,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and quali fied service shop perfor m the wor k, preferably an Autho rized [...]

  • Page 249

    Black plate (249,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedul e 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). l Repeated short -distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in[...]

  • Page 250

    Black plate (250,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Engin[...]

  • Page 251

    Black plate (251,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols I: Inspect and repair[...]

  • Page 252

    Black plate (252,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles[...]

  • Page 253

    Black plate (253,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart sym[...]

  • Page 254

    Black plate (254,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated inte rvals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut horized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

  • Page 255

    Black plate (255,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explai ned in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedu res can be done only by a qualified service techni cian with special tools. Improper owne r maintenance durin[...]

  • Page 256

    Black plate (256,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil-filler cap Brake/Clutch fluid reserv oir Battery Fuse block Air filter Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick W indshield washer fluid reservoir Cooling System Cap Automatic transaxle fluid-lev el dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) 8-10 Maintenance [...]

  • Page 257

    Black plate (257,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. U.S.A. an d CANADA (ILSA C) Only use oils “ Certified For Gasoline Engines ” by the Amer[...]

  • Page 258

    Black plate (258,1) The quality designation SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to norm al operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to [...]

  • Page 259

    Black plate (259,1) Changing engine oil W ARNING Checking or Changing Engine Oil: Hot engine oil is dange rous. If the engine has been running, the engine oil becomes very hot. Y ou could be seriously burned. Don' t check or change the engine oil when the engine is hot. 1. W arm up the engine for a few min utes and turn it off. Remove the oil-[...]

  • Page 260

    Black plate (260,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engi ne: A hot engine is dangerous . If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compa rtment can become very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefu lly inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine[...]

  • Page 261

    Black plate (261,1) q Changing Coolant Change c oolant according to Sc heduled Maintenance (page 8-3). CAUTION l Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. W ater that contains minerals will cut down on the coolan t's effectiveness. l Don't add only water . Always add a proper coolan t mixture. l The engine has aluminum p[...]

  • Page 262

    Black plate (262,1) T o change coolant W ARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap: Removing the cooling system cap while the engine is runn ing or ho t is dangerous. This might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious injury from escapi ng hot coolant or steam. Turn off the engine and wait until it's cool. Even then, [...]

  • Page 263

    Black plate (263,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly . It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings. If it is exce ssively[...]

  • Page 264

    Black plate (264,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION T o avoid damage to the power steering pump, don' t operate the vehicle for long periods when the power steering fluid level is low . NOTE Use speci fied power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change w[...]

  • Page 265

    Black plate (265,1) W ARNING Sudden V ehicle Movement: Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accide nt. Make sure the brake pe dal is applied before shifting the shift lever . 4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.[...]

  • Page 266

    Black plate (266,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level W ARNING Substitute W asher Fluid: Using radia tor antifreeze as was her fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the win dshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. Use only windshield washer flui d or plai n water in the reservoir . Usi[...]

  • Page 267

    Black plate (267,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricate d each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather . Make sure the hood's seconda ry latch keeps the hood from openin g when the primary latc h is relea sed. Air Filter CA[...]

  • Page 268

    Black plate (268,1) 1. Make sure the ignition switch is turne d off. 2. Remove the battery cover and battery duct. Battery duct Battery cov er 3. Disconnect the electrical connector . Electrical connector 4. Remove the hose and unfasten the clamps. 5. Lift off the air filter cover and remove the filter . Air filter co ver Air filter 6. Wipe inside [...]

  • Page 269

    Black plate (269,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean wi ndows. l T o prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them . l When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion s[...]

  • Page 270

    Black plate (270,1) 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the p lastic locking clip. Compress the clip and slide the assembly down ward; then lift it off the arm. Plastic locking clip CAUTION T o prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easil y , don't let it slap down on the wi ndshield. 2. Hold the end o[...]

  • Page 271

    Black plate (271,1) 4. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then inst all the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Install the blade so that the tabs are toward the bottom of the wiper arm. q Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked. Replace it. CAUTION T o pre[...]

  • Page 272

    Black plate (272,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them again. 4. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then inst all the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. 8-26 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda5_8U38[...]

  • Page 273

    Black plate (273,1) Battery W ARNING Follow Thes e Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the battery, read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting it. Eye Protection: W orking without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULF URIC ACID which could cause blindness if splashe[...]

  • Page 274

    Black plate (274,1) W ARNING Battery-Related Explosion: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during norma l battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep a ll flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open batter[...]

  • Page 275

    Black plate (275,1) q Inspecting Electrolyte Level A low level of electroly te fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickl y . Upper lev el Lower le vel Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it's low , remove the cap and add enough distil led water to bring the level between the upper and lower level (illustration). Don&a[...]

  • Page 276

    Black plate (276,1) q Tire Inflation Pressure W ARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation: Overinflation or und erinflation of tires is dangerous. Adverse handling or unexpected tire fail ure could result in a serious accident. Always inflate the tires to the correct press ure (page 10-6). The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to[...]

  • Page 277

    Black plate (277,1) Also, inspe ct them for uneven wear and damage. Abnorma l wear is usually caused by one or a combinati on of the foll owing: l Incorrect tir e pressure l Improper whee l alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braki ng After rotation, inflate all tire press ures to specification (page 10-6) and inspect the lug nuts for tightne[...]

  • Page 278

    Black plate (278,1) Y ou should replace it before the band is across the entire tread. q T emporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored . NOTE The temporary spare tire condition gradually deter iorates even if it has not been used. The temporary spare tire is easie r to ha[...]

  • Page 279

    Black plate (279,1) CAUTION l A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: l T ire fit l Wheel and bearing life l Ground clearance l Snow-chain clearance l Speedometer calibration l Headlight aim l Bumper he ight l T ire Pressu re Monitoring System l (With Tire Pressure Mon itoring System) l When replacing/repairing the tires or whee ls or both, have [...]

  • Page 280

    Black plate (280,1) Light Bulbs Headlights (High-beam) Headlights (Low-beam) Side turn signal lights Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Rev erse lights High-mount brake light License plate light Brake lights/T aillights Rear turn signal lights Some models. Fog lights Luggage compartment light Front turn signal lights/ Side-mark[...]

  • Page 281

    Black plate (281,1) Y our Mazda's headlights and fog lights have repla ceable halogen bulbs. W ARNING Handling Hal ogen Bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks , it is dangerous. Thes e bulbs contain pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will explod e and seri ous injuries could be caused by the flying glass. If the glass portion is touched with bar[...]

  • Page 282

    Black plate (282,1) 3. Install the new socket and bulb assembly in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Use the protective cover and carto n for the replacemen t bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children. Low-beam bulb 1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling it to the rear . 2. Pull off the seal[...]

  • Page 283

    Black plate (283,1) Replacing a front fog light bulb í 1. Remove the three screw s under the mudguard by turning them counterclockwise, and partially open the mudgu ard. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise, and carefully pull it rearward. 3. Disconnect the socket and bulb assembly from the electrical connector by pressing the tab[...]

  • Page 284

    Black plate (284,1) Side turn signal lights 1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to remove it. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the unit. 3. Install the new side turn signal unit in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Bulb repla cement is not possi ble because it is built into the unit. Rep lace the unit. Brake lights/T aillights, Rea[...]

  • Page 285

    Black plate (285,1) 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Rever se lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/T aillights 5. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of remova l. License plate lights 1. Remove the liftgate co ver . 2. Pull the socket and bulb assembly and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bu[...]

  • Page 286

    Black plate (286,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of remova l. Overhead light (Rear) 1. Wrap a smal l flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screw driver . 2. Disconnect the bulb by [...]

  • Page 287

    Black plate (287,1) Fuses Y our vehicle' s electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspe ct the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that syst em and consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer as soo[...]

  • Page 288

    Black plate (288,1) CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating. Otherwise you may damage the electric system. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrica l components do n't work and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspe ct the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be repla ced. Follow[...]

  • Page 289

    Black plate (289,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 30 A Cooling fan 2 F AN 30 A Cooling fan 3 P.WIND 40 A Power windows í 4 IG KEY1 30 A For protection of various circuits 5 ABS-V 20 A ABS, DSC í 6 ABS-P 30 A ABS, DSC í 7 IG KEY2 20 A For protection of various circuits[...]

  • Page 290

    Black plate (290,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 15 EHP AS 80 A EHP AS í 16 FOG 15 A Front fog lights í 17 D.LOCK 20 A Power door lock 18 P.WIND H/CLEAN 20 A Headlight washer í , Power windows í 19 MAG 10 A Magnet clutch 20 DEFOG 25 A Rear window defroster 21 ENG+B 10 A PCM 22 STOP 10 A Brake lights 23 FUEL 20 A Fuel pump í , F[...]

  • Page 291

    Black plate (291,1) Fuse block (Passenger's side) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defroster í 2 ―― ― 3 ―― ― 4 P.OUTLET 15 A Accessory Socket 5 SHIFT/L 5 A A T shift í 6 CIGAR 15 A Lighter 7 MIRROR 7.5 A Power control mirror, Audio system í 8 A/C 10 A Air conditioner 9 F.WIP 25 A Windshield wiper[...]

  • Page 292

    Black plate (292,1) How to Min imize Environmental Paint Damage The paint work on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on h[...]

  • Page 293

    Black plate (293,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap wat er can contain h armful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damag e your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessar[...]

  • Page 294

    Black plate (294,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position an d the igni tion switch is in the ON position , the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: l If[...]

  • Page 295

    Black plate (295,1) CAUTION l Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkal ine or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may damage the prote ctive coating; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint . l T o prevent damaging the antenna, remove it befor[...]

  • Page 296

    Black plate (296,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly . Exposed metal quickl y rusts and can lead to major repairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damag ed and needs metal parts repai red or repla ced, make sure the body shop applies anti - corrosion materials to all parts, both repaired an[...]

  • Page 297

    Black plate (297,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE l Don't use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. The y may damag e the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutral detergent and alwa[...]

  • Page 298

    Black plate (298,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommend ed cleaners and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resist ance. q Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt W ebbing Clean the web[...]

  • Page 299

    Black plate (299,1) 9 Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Ass istance .............................. ....................................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ................................................ .. 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ................. .....[...]

  • Page 300

    Black plate (300,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

  • Page 301

    Black plate (301,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assist ance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvi ne Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by provi ding the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone number 2. Y ear and mode[...]

  • Page 302

    Black plate (302,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experi ence, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda[...]

  • Page 303

    Black plate (303,1) Please recogniz e that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment . W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

  • Page 304

    Black plate (304,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boulev[...]

  • Page 305

    Black plate (305,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servicing[...]

  • Page 306

    Black plate (306,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda Nort h American Operations 7755 Irvi ne Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL:1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-199 0 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Rich mond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5[...]

  • Page 307

    Black plate (307,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restra int System Limited W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. on ly) l Emission Def ect W arranty l Emission Perform ance W arranty l Calif[...]

  • Page 308

    Black plate (308,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicl e t[...]

  • Page 309

    Black plate (309,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicl e to recei ve satisfactory servic[...]

  • Page 310

    Black plate (310,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addit ion to registration probl ems, satisfactor[...]

  • Page 311

    Black plate (311,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety system;[...]

  • Page 312

    Black plate (312,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phones an d Other Devices by Driver: Use of any elect rical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's h[...]

  • Page 313

    Black plate (313,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This informat ion relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. Nationa l Highway T raffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear g rade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the[...]

  • Page 314

    Black plate (314,1) W ARNING The temperatu re grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded . Excessive speed, und erinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cau se heat build up and possible tir e failure. These grades will be added to the sidewal ls of passenger vehicl[...]

  • Page 315

    Black plate (315,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distributor). If NHTSA receives[...]

  • Page 316

    Black plate (316,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian custo mers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Can ada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

  • Page 317

    Black plate (317,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repair . When reques ting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.[...]

  • Page 318

    Black plate (318,1) 9-20 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page318 Monday , March 28 2005 2:33 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 319

    Black plate (319,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ............... ...................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

  • Page 320

    Black plate (320,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicl e identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Number q V ehicle Emissio[...]

  • Page 321

    Black plate (321,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page321 Monday , March 28 2005 2:33 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 322

    Black plate (322,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 9.7 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -40AH/5HR, 12V -55AH/5HR Alternator 12 V - 90 A Starter 12 V - 1.4 kW Spark-plug numb[...]

  • Page 323

    Black plate (323,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Unit L US qt Imp qt Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 4.3 4.5 3.8 W ithout oil filter replacement 3.9 4.1 3.4 Coolant 7.0 7.4 6.2 Manual transaxle oil 2.87 3.03 2.53 Automatic transaxle fluid 7.2 7.6 6.3 Fuel tank 60 15.9 (US gal) 13.2 (Imp gal) Check oil and fluid levels with dip[...]

  • Page 324

    Black plate (324,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R SAE Headlights High beam 60 HB3 HB3 Low beam 55 H7 H7 Front turn signal light/Side-marker light 27/8 - #1157NA Fog lights í 55 H1 1 H11 Side turn signal lights *1 5- - High-mount brake light *1 2.4 - - Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W 32CP Brake lights/T aillights [...]

  • Page 325

    Black plate (325,1) T emporary tire Tire size Inflation pressure T125/70D16 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm 2 or bar, 60 psi) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-41. Specifications 10-7 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page325 Monday , March 28 2005 2:33 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 326

    Black plate (326,1) 10-8 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page326 Monday , March 28 2005 2:33 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 327

    Black plate (327,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda5_8U38-EA-05D_Edition1 Page327 Monday , March 28 2005 2:33 PM Form No.8U38-EA-05D[...]

  • Page 328

    Black plate (328,1) A Accessory Socket ... ........................... 6-63 Add-On Non-Ge nuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-13 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-38 Air Filter ....................................... .. ... 8-21 Ambient T emper ature Display ....... ... 6-56 Antenna ................[...]

  • Page 329

    Black plate (329,1) D Dashboard Ill umination .................... 5-30 Daytime Running Lights ............... .... 5-45 Defroster Rear wind ow .................. ......... ... 5-50 Dimensions ........................... ............ 10-5 Door Locks ......................................... 3-7 Driving In Flooded Area ................. .. 4-11 Driv[...]

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