Mazda 2009 5 - Manual

Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle 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_8...

Black plate (8,1) 1-2 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Dashboard and Interior Overview Mazda5_8Z98-EA-08F_Edition1 Page8Friday, May 30 2008 9:24 AM Form No.8Z98-EA-08F

Black plate (10,1) 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda5_8Z98-EA-08F_Edition1 Page10Friday, May 30 2008 9:24 AM Form No.8Z98-EA-08F

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

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats WARNING Do not modify or replace the frontseats: Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. Suchmodifications could d...

Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seatreclined: Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you do not get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt andsuffer serio...

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclinedseatback to its upright position,make sure you hold onto theseatback with your other hand whileoperating the lever. If the seatback isnot supported, it will flip forwardsuddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By mo...

Black plate (18,1) q Seat Slide To move the seat forward or backward,raise the lever and slide the seat to thedesired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seat is locked in place byattempting to push it forward andbackward. q Seat Recline WARNIN...

Black plate (19,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclinedseatback to its upright position,make sure you hold onto theseatback with your other hand whileoperating the lever. If the seatback isnot supported, it will flip forwardsuddenly and could cause injury. q Armrest The armrest can be used or plac...

Black plate (20,1) q Folding the Second-Row Seats To create a flat luggage compartmentspace, lift the seat-bottoms of the second-row seats and fold the seatbacks forward. Folding the seatbacks 1. Insert the second-row outboard seat belts in the retainers. 2. Move the seat all the way back. 3. Lower ...

Black plate (23,1) NOTE To create a flat luggage compartment spacefrom the rear of the vehicle to the back of thefront seats, fold the second-row and third-rowseats (page 2-8). To return third-row seat to its originalposition Return the seatback to its original positionwhile pulling its strap.Make s...

Black plate (24,1) Second-Row seat Third-Row seat Removal/Installation To remove the head restraint, pull it upwhile pressing the stop-catch.To install the head restraint, press theuprights into the holes while pressing thestop-catch. WARNING Always drive with the head restraintsset up when seats ar...

Black plate (25,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seatwarmer. The heat from the seatwarmer may be too hot for somepeople, as indicated below, andcould cause a low-temperatureburn. Ø Infants, small babies, elderlypeople, and physicallychallenged people Ø People with delicate skin Ø People who ar...

Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the w...

Black plate (27,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrownout of the vehicle. They coul...

Black plate (28,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keepthem clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-54). Ring q Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditi...

Black plate (29,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting toan unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint ...

Black plate (30,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a clicksound. Seat belt tongue Seat belt buckle WARNING Positioni...

Black plate (31,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle.If the belt does not fully retract, pull it outand check for kinks or twists. Then makesure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it forkinks and twists. If ...

Black plate (32,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensionerand Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts are equippedwith pretensioner and load limitingsystems. For both these systems to workproperly you must wear the seat beltproperly. Pretensioners: In moderate or ...

Black plate (34,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermay be available to you at no charge fromyour Authorized Mazda Dealer.This extender will be only for you and forthe particular vehicle and seat. Even if itplugs into other seat be...

Black plate (35,1) NOTE When not in use, remove the seat belt extenderand store it in the vehicle. If the seat beltextender is left connected, the seat beltextender might get damaged as it will notretract with the rest of the seat belt and caneasily fall out of the door when not in use andbe damaged...

Black plate (36,1) Driver seated/Front passenger notseated The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, the warning light/beepoperates to give you further remindersaccording t...

Black plate (37,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirem...

Black plate (38,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must beproperly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age andsize. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed...

Black plate (40,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehiclewith side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area ofthe front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge alon...

Black plate (46,1) 5. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminatesafter installing a child-restraint systemon the front passenger seat.Refer to Front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light on page2-44. WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraintsystem on...

Black plate (47,1) LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise theseat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restrain...

Black plate (48,1) q LATCH Child-Restraint SystemInstallation 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 back until it isfully locked. 3. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback ...

Black plate (50,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the a...

Black plate (51,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous.Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can beexpected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal...

Black plate (52,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremelydangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of theoutboard side of the front seat and expand along the fr...

Black plate (54,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l T...

Black plate (56,1) How the Air Bags Work q How the Front Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, anelectrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bagsquickly ...

Black plate (60,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the totalseated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight ofapproximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous. The front pa...

Black plate (61,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front andside air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage orother items are put on...

Black plate (62,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat isless than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger front and side air bags and seat beltpretensioner may not deploy (page 2-44), but...

Black plate (64,1) l Side impacts involving trees or polescan cause severe cosmetic damage butmay not have enough impact force toactivate the side and curtain air bags. l Vehicle roll-over may not provideenough side force to deploy the sideand curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeledvehicle...

Black plate (65,1) The diagnostic module continuouslymonitors the system's readiness. Thisbegins when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position and continues whilethe vehicle is being driven. q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner...

Black plate (66,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damagedair bag/seat belt pretensioner systemcomponents: Expended or damaged air bag/seatbelt pretensioner system componentsmust be replaced after any collisionwhich caused them to deploy ordamage them. Only a trainedAuthorized Mazda Dealer can...

Black plate (67,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2 Keys ....................................................................

Black plate (68,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. Children may find these...

Black plate (69,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractabletype key) To extend the key, press the releasebutton. To retract the key, rotate it into the holderwhile pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and the liftgate.It can also help you si...

Black plate (70,1) q Transmitter Lock button Unlock button Panic button Operation indicator light NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept ...

Black plate (71,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice toindicate that all doors and the liftgate areunlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights only flash when thetheft deterrent system is turned off.The hazard warning lights do not...

Black plate (72,1) 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key fromthe transmitter. Tab 3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. 4. Remove the battery. 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing do...

Black plate (73,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem: Leaving a child or a pet unattendedin a parked vehicle is dangerous. Inhot weather, temperatures inside avehicle can become high enough tocause brain damage or even death. Do not l...

Black plate (74,1) To lock either front door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push thedoor-lock knob to the lock position andclose the door (pulling the door handle isnot required). Door-lock knob NOTE When locking the doors using the door-lockknob from the outside, be careful not to leavet...

Black plate (75,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when the driver's door islocked with the key. All doors and theliftgate unlock when the driver's door isunlocked and the key is held in the unlockposition for one second or longer. Unlock Lock NOTE Holding th...

Black plate (77,1) NOTE When closing the sliding door from the fully-opened position and from outside the vehicle,pull the outside door handle outward torelease the latch, and slide the door toward thefront. q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help preventchildren from acciden...

Black plate (78,1) Liftgate WARNING Never allow a person to ride in theluggage compartment: Allowing a person to ride in theluggage compartment is dangerous.The person in the luggagecompartment could be seriouslyinjured or killed during suddenbraking or a collision. Do not drive with the liftgate op...

Black plate (79,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is amalfunction in the electrical system and theliftgate cannot be unlocked, perform thefollowing procedure as an emergency measureto unlock it: 1. Remove the cover on the interior surface of the liftgate. Cover 2. Turn the lever to the...

Black plate (80,1) Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for the power windows tooperate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear beforeclosing a window: Closing power windows aredangerous. A person's hands, head,or even neck could be caught by thewindow and result in serious in...

Black plate (81,1) q Operating the Passenger PowerWindows The power windows may be operatedwhen the power window lock switch onthe driver's door is in the unlockedposition. The passenger windows may be opened orclosed by the power window mastercontrol switches on the driver's door. Left rear window ...

Black plate (82,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen thecap slightly and wait for any hissing tostop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illnessif ingested. Fuel spray is releasedwhen there is pressure in the fueltank and th...

Black plate (83,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap istightened securely. The check enginelight may illuminate when the cap isnot tightened securely. If the lightremains on (even after you havetightened the cap securely, driven,and restarted the engine severaltimes), it may indicate a different...

Black plate (84,1) 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area indicated by the arrow. Support rod Clip Pad 4. Secure the support rod in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hoodopen. Support rod Clip q Closing the Hood WARNING Do not leave items in the enginecompartment: After you have ...

Black plate (85,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignition switchis in the ON position. Tilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up orextend part of their body through theopen moonroof while the vehicle ismoving: Extending the head, arms...

Black plate (86,1) To close to the desired position, press thefront of the tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open q Power Moonroof Re-set Procedure If the battery is disconnected, themoonroof may not operate correctly. Themoonroof will not operate correctly untilit is re-set.Carry out the followingp...

Black plate (87,1) Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with a key the systemrecognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle.If you have a problem with theim...

Black plate (88,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operat...

Black plate (89,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light illuminatesand stays on when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position, the engine willnot start. l Signals from a TV or radio station, or froma transceiver or a mobile telephone, couldinterfere with your immobilizer system. Ifyou are u...

Black plate (90,1) NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theft-deterrent system is armed, the horn willactivate and the hazard warning lights willflash when the battery is charged or replaced. q How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure the hood is closed. Clos...

Black plate (91,1) q Theft-Deterrent Labels A label indicating that your vehicle isequipped with a Theft-Deterrent System isin the glove compartment. Mazda recommends that you affix it to thelower rear corner of a front door window. Knowing Your Mazda Security System 3-25 Mazda5_8Z98-EA-08F_Edition1...

Black plate (92,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. q...

Black plate (93,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in themiddle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it isflush with the vehicle. WARNING...

Black plate (95,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2Emission Control System .............

Black plate (96,1) Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regu...

Black plate (97,1) Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part ofthis system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissionsrequirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or nea...

Black plate (98,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which iscolorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousnessand ...

Black plate (99,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures andcondition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign offluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coola...

Black plate (100,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary, but a fewprecautions in the first 1,000 km (600miles) may add to the performance,economy, and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed,either slow or fast, for a long period oftime. l Do n...

Black plate (101,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary todownshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear whiledriving on slippery surfaces isdangerous. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.This could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol a...

Black plate (102,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tirechains, window scraper, flares, a smallshovel, jumper cables, and a small bagof sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer toperform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze inthe radiator.Refer to Eng...

Black plate (103,1) NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the tirepressure monitoring system, the system maynot function correctly when using tire chains. Install the chains on the front tires.Do not use chains on the rear tires.Use only genuine Mazda tire chains.Please consult an Authorized MazdaDe...

Black plate (104,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)and the gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR) of your vehicle are on theMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Labelon the driver's door frame. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an accidentor vehicl...

Black plate (105,1) Trailer Towing The Mazda5 is not designed for towing.Never tow a trailer with your Mazda5. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 4-11 Mazda5_8Z98-EA-08F_Edition1 Page105Friday, May 30 2008 9:25 AM Form No.8Z98-EA-08F

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

Black plate (108,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to protectagainst theft. Only in this position can thekey be removed. Manual transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to theLOCK position, push the button when thekey is at the ACC position, then turn thekey ...

Black plate (109,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicleis parked: Removing the key from the ignitionswitch while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. Removing the key allowsthe steering wheel to lock. You willlose steering control and a seriousaccident could occur. Before leaving the driver's...

Black plate (110,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the sparkignition system.This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strengthof radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Ma...

Black plate (111,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normaluse. Should power-assist fail, you can stop byapplying greater force than normal to thebrake pedal. But the distance required tostop will be greater than usual. WARNING Do not co...

Black plate (112,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alwaysput the key to LOCK position, set theparking brake and make sure the shiftlever is in P with an automatictransaxle or in 1 or R with a manualtransaxle: It is important to place the key in theLOCK position even if you...

Black plate (113,1) q Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchin the START or ON position. It turns offwhen the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level war...

Black plate (114,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute forsafe driving: The ABS cannot compensate forunsafe and reckless driving, excessivespeed, tailgating (following anothervehicle too closely), driving on ice andsnow, and hydroplaning (reduced tirefriction and road contact because ofwater...

Black plate (115,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warninglight and brake warning lightilluminated. Have the vehicle towed toan Authorized Mazda Dealer to havethe brakes inspected as soon aspossible: Driving when the brake systemwarning light and ABS warning lightare illuminated simultaneous...

Black plate (116,1) WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking onslippery road surfaces or at highspeeds: Shifting down while driving on wet,snowy, or frozen roads, or whiledriving at high speeds causes suddenengine braking, which is dangerous.The sudden change in tire speedcould cause the tires to sk...

Black plate (117,1) Automatic Transaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: NOTE The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the...

Black plate (118,1) q Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N tooperate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents thefront wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and setthe parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the Pposition without using the...

Black plate (119,1) q Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shiftingout of P unless the brake pedal isdepressed. To shift from P: 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Move the shift lever. NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCKposition, the shift lever cann...

Black plate (121,1) Manually Shifting down (M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shiftlever forward ( ) once. WARNING Do not use engine braking on slipperyroad surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet,snowy, or frozen roads, or whiledriving at high spe...

Black plate (122,1) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1automatically while in the second gear fixedmode. Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, werecommend these shift points. Gear Vehicle speed M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph) M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph) M3 to M4 6...

Black plate (123,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when theengine is running. If the engine is off or ifthe power steering system is inoperable,you can still steer, but it requires morephysical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usualduring normal driving, consult anAuthorize...

Black plate (124,1) Cruise Control í With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under thefollowing conditions: Using the cruise control under thefollowing conditions is dangerousand could result in lo...

Black plate (125,1) 3. Press the SET/- switch and release it at the speed you want. Release theaccelerator simultaneously. Do not continue to hold in the button.Until you release it, speed will continue todrop (unless you continue to accelerate)and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l The SET funct...

Black plate (126,1) To increase speed using acceleratorpedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerateto the desired speed.Press the SET/- switch and release itimmediately. NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarilywhen the cruise control is on. Greater speedwill not interfere with or cha...

Black plate (130,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Light This warning light illuminates for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminatesand a beep is heard when tire pressure istoo low in one or more tires, and flasheswhen the...

Black plate (132,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-7). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

Black plate (134,1) Meters and Gauges Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-29Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-29Tachometer .........................

Black plate (135,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed ofthe vehicle. q Odometer, Trip Meter and TripMeter Selector The display mode can be changedbetween trip meter A and trip meter B bypressing the selector while one of them isdisplayed. The selected mode will bedisplayed. Selector ...

Black plate (136,1) For instance, trip meter A can record thedistance from the point of origin, and tripmeter B can record the distance fromwhere the fuel tank is filled. When trip meter A is selected, pressingthe selector again within one second willchange to trip meter B mode. When trip meter A is...

Black plate (137,1) CAUTION Driving with an overheated enginecan cause serious engine damage(page 7-13). q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately howmuch fuel is remaining in the tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position.We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4full. When the low fuel w...

Black plate (139,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-35 Charging System Warning Light 5-36 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-36 Check Engine Light 5-37 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (142,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge thebattery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABSwarning light may illuminate. If this occurs, itis the result of the weak battery and does notindicate an ABS malfunction.Recharge the battery. q Electronic Brake ForceDistribution System Warn...

Black plate (143,1) If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oilpan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-19). If it's low, add the appropria...

Black plate (144,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always havean Authorized Mazda Dealer performall servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled causingserious in...

Black plate (145,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continuessounding even if the vehicle speed lowersto 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until theseatbelt is fastened or the beep soundperiod has passed. Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function remindsthe front passenger to faste...

Black plate (146,1) q Automatic Transaxle Warning Light This warning light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position.The light illuminates when the transaxlehas a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warninglight illuminates, the transaxle hasan electrical...

Black plate (148,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-7). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

Black plate (149,1) In manual mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator illuminates and thenumeral for the selected gear displays inthe gear position indicator. q Cruise Main Indicator Light(Amber)/Cruise Set IndicatorLight (Green) í The indicator light has two colors. Cruise Main Indicator Li...

Black plate (150,1) q Turn-Signal/Hazard WarningIndicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, theleft or right turn signal indicator lightflashes to indicate which turn signal lightis operating (page 5-48). When operating the hazard warninglights, both turn signal indicator lightsflash (pa...

Black plate (151,1) Lighting Control q Headlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn theheadlights, other exterior lights anddashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboard illumin...

Black plate (153,1) NOTE If the headlights flicker, or the brightnessweakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and areplacement is necessary. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. q Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, a continuousbeep sound will be heard whe...

Black plate (154,1) Select the proper setting from the following chart. Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger × ― ― ― 0 × × ― ― 0 × × × ― 1 × × × × 2 × ― ― × 3 ×: Yes ― : No q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven withthe headlights on during daytime...

Black plate (155,1) Fog Lights í The fog lights help you to see as well asto be seen. The headlights must be turned on to turnon the fog lights. To turn the fog lights on, rotate the foglight switch to the position. Fog light switch To turn the fog lights off, rotate the foglight switch to the OFF p...

Black plate (156,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiperblades, the wiper motor is protected frommotor breakdown, overheating and possiblefire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism willautomatically stop operation of the blades, butonly for about 5 minutes.If this happens, turn off the w...

Black plate (159,1) q Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (TypeA)/AUTO (Type B) position, the wipers willoperate continuously until the lever isreleased. If the washer does not work, inspect thefluid lev...

Black plate (160,1) Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost,fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. Press the switch to turn on the rearwindow defroster. The rear windowdefroster operates for about 15 minutesand turns off automatica...

Black plate (161,1) Horn To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they mu...

Black plate (163,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (164,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not leave the fan control dial on for a longperiod of time with the ignition switch in theON position when the engi...

Black plate (165,1) Vent Operation Knob Close Open q Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob.Horizontal air flow can be adjusted by pressing the vent left or right. Opening/closing vents These vents can be opened and closed with wheel. NOTE When us...

Black plate (166,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda5_8Z98-EA-08F_Edition1 Page166Friday, May 30 2008 9:26 AM Form No.8Z98-EA-08F

Black plate (167,1) Types of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately.Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages.Manual Type ............................................................................

Black plate (168,1) Manual Type í Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial A/C switch Air intake selector Some models. q Control Switches Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. Fan control dial This...

Black plate (169,1) Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to selectairflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l The mode selector dial can be set at theintermediate positions ( ) between each mode. Set the dial to a intermediateposition if you want to slightly adjust theairflow amount. l For example, wh...

Black plate (170,1) Recirculated air mode (indicator lightilluminated) Outside air is shut off. Air within thevehicle is recirculated. This mode can be used when driving on adusty road or in similar conditions. It alsohelps to provide quicker cooling of theinterior. WARNING Do not use the recirculat...

Black plate (171,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whiledriving up long hills or in heavytraffic, closely monitor thetemperature gauge (page 5-30).The air conditioner may cause engineoverheating. If the gauge indicatesoverheating, turn the air conditioneroff (page 7-13). NOTE l When maximum ...

Black plate (173,1) Fully Automatic Type í Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Without rear ventilation system Fan control dial Mode selector switch Temperature control dial Windshield defroster switch OFF switch Air intake selector Rear window defroster switch Ambie...

Black plate (174,1) q Control Switches AUTO switch Without rear ventilation system With rear ventilation system By pressing the AUTO switch thefollowing functions will be automaticallycontrolled in accordance with the selectedset temperature: l Airflow temperature l Amount of airflow l Selection of ...

Black plate (176,1) A/C switch Without rear ventilation system With rear ventilation system Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTOswitch is turned on will turn off the airconditioning (cooling/dehumidifyingfunctions). The air conditioning can beturned on and off by pressing the A/Cswitch while the f...

Black plate (177,1) Press the AMB switch to display theambient temperature. NOTE l The displayed ambient temperature mayvary from the actual ambient temperaturedepending on the surrounding area andvehicle conditions. l Press the AMB switch 2 seconds or more toswitch the display from Fahrenheit toCen...

Black plate (178,1) NOTE l Setting the temperature to maximum highor low will not provide the desiredtemperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will restrictairflow until it has warmed to prevent coldair from blowing out of the vents. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press ...

Black plate (179,1) Rear Ventilation System í The rear ventilation system only blowscool air through the rear vents while thefront climate control system is on. It doesnot blow air when the front climatecontrol is off. The rear vents blow eitheroutside air or recirculated air, dependingon the positi...

Black plate (180,1) Antenna q Detachable Type To remove the antenna, turn itcounterclockwise.To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.Make sure the antenna is securelyinstalled. Install Remove CAUTION Ø To prevent damage to theantenna, remove it before enteringa car wash facility or passingbeneath ...

Black plate (181,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things asbuildings or mountains and bounce off theionosphere. Therefore, they can reachlonger distances than FM signals. Becauseof this, two stations may sometimes bepicked up on the same frequency at thesame time. ...

Black plate (183,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In-Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heaterwhen the vehicle is cold, the CD oroptical components (prism and lens) in theCD player/In-dash CD changer maybecome clouded with condensation. Atthis time, the CD will...

Black plate (184,1) l A new CD may have rough edges onits inner and outer perimeters. If a discwith rough edges is used, propersetting will not be possible and the CDplayer/In-dash CD changer will notplay the CD. In addition, the disc maynot eject resulting in a malfunction.Remove the rough edges in...

Black plate (185,1) l Do not use record sprays, antistaticagents, or household spray cleaners.Volatile chemicals such as benzine andthinner can also damage the surface ofthe CD and must not be used. Anythingthat can damage, warp, or fog plasticshould never be used to clean CDs. l Insert discs one by...

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Black plate (187,1) Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display. Illustration is of a representative audio unit. CD Player (non-MP3 compatible) In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) Power/Volume/Sound Controls ...................................................................

Black plate (189,1) 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Indication Turn Left Turn 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...

Black plate (192,1) q Operating the Radio Channel preset buttons Auto memory/Instant replay button Electronic serial number button Scan button Seek tuning/Category buttons Manual tuning dial Satellite button Band selector button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( ) to turn the radio on. Band se...

Black plate (196,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Load button Fast-forward/Track up button Reverse/Track down button CD slot CD play button Repeat button CD eject button Scan button Random button Type Playable data Music CD player(non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) Inserting the CD ...

Black plate (198,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Disc up button Disc down button Random button Scan button Channel preset buttons Load button Repeat button CD slot CD eject button CD play button Fast-forward/Track up button Reverse/Track down button Type Playable data Music CD player(non-MP3 c...

Black plate (200,1) Track search Press the track up button ( ) once to skipforward to the beginning of the next track.Press the track down button ( ) once toskip back to the beginning of the currenttrack. Disc search To change the disc, press the DISC button( or ) during playback. Music scan This fe...

Black plate (201,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clearthe error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly. If the er...

Black plate (202,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on,operation of the audio unit from thesteering wheel is possible.For navigation system equipped vehicles,refer to the separate manual “ NAVIGATION SYSTEM ” . NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned...

Black plate (203,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>AM radio> CD player or CD changer>SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> AUX>cyclical). NOTE CD, CD changer, and SIRIUS digital satelliteradio modes cannot be selected in ...

Black plate (204,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCKposition with the audio muted, the mute will becanceled.Therefore, when the engine is restarted, theaudio is not muted. To mute the au...

Black plate (205,1) WARNING Do not adjust the portable audio unitor a similar product while driving thevehicle: Adjusting the portable audio unit ora similar product while driving thevehicle is dangerous as it coulddistract your attention from thevehicle operation which could lead toa serious accide...

Black plate (206,1) 4. Press the source change button ( ) of the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of the audio control switches on the steering wheel tochange to the AUX mode. Audio Unit Audio Control Switches NOTE l Set the volume of the portable audio unit tothe maximum within the range that thes...

Black plate (207,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCCrequirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by any...

Black plate (208,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equippedmobile telephone to the hands-free unitequipped on the vehicle, making andreceiving calls are possible using thevoice recognition/hands-free switchlocated on the ...

Black plate (209,1) NOTE l If the ignition switch is turned off during ahands-free call, the line is transferred to themobile telephone automatically. l If the mobile telephone is in a locationwhere radio reception is difficult such as ametal container or in the trunk, the call maynot be connected u...

Black plate (210,1) Audio unit/Navigation system The audio unit or navigation system isused for adjusting the volume.If Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated,information such as mobile phone signalstrength of Bluetooth Hands-Free aredisplayed on the screen. (With navigationsystem) Bluetooth Hands-Free in...

Black plate (211,1) q Function restrictions while usingBluetooth Hands-Free Functions are limited as follows whileBluetooth Hands-Free is being used. l Beep sound and voice guidance relatedto the audio unit and navigation systemare not heard. l Beep sound related to the A/Coperation is not heard. l ...

Black plate (212,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free preparation Language setting English, Spanish, and Canadian Frenchare available. If the language setting ischanged, all of the voice guidance andvoice input commands are done in theselected language. NOTE If the language...

Black plate (214,1) 22. Say : [Beep] “ 1 ” (Call out a number of the desired priority from 1 to 7.) NOTE l Normally, “ 1 ” is to be input (Highest priority). l If more than two mobile telephones areregistered, input the priority order from 1 to7. 23. Prompt : “ XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “ Stan's phone ” ) (...

Black plate (215,1) NOTE l The volume can also be adjusted using thevolume button on the steering wheel. l The music volume of the audio unit and thenavigation system cannot be adjusted whileBluetooth Hands-Free is being used. q Help function use The help function informs the user of allthe availabl...

Black plate (216,1) 15. Prompt: “ XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “ 555-1234 ” ) (Phone number registration). Is this correct? ” 16. Say: [Beep] “ Yes ” 17. Prompt: “ Number saved. Would you like to add another number for thisentry? ” 18. Say: [Beep] “ Yes ” or “ No ” . 19. If “ Yes ” , an additional phone number ...

Black plate (217,1) q Mute The microphone can be muted during acall. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch (Short press). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute ” 3. Prompt: “ Microphone muted ” Canceling mute 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch (Short press). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute off ” 3. P...

Black plate (218,1) 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phone book ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: new entry, edit, list names, delete orerase all..., or say “ cancel ” to return to main menu. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Edit ” 5. Prompt: “ Please say the name of the entry you would like to edit, or say “ List name...

Black plate (220,1) Hands-Free Telephone Setting q Mobile phone Mobile phone registration For the registration of a Bluetoothequipped mobile telephone to BluetoothHands-Free, refer to “ Bluetooth Hands- Free preparation ” (page 6-50). Registered mobile phone read-out Bluetooth Hands-Free can read-ou...

Black plate (221,1) 9. Prompt: “ XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...) (Phone tag) will temporarily overridephone priorities, returning to mainmenu. ” Registered mobile phone deletion Registered mobile phones can be deletedindividually or collectively. 1. Activate the Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-49). 2. Say: [...

Black plate (225,1) Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279B-MBLUEC07This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept a...

Black plate (226,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor q Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower thesunvisor. Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry systemoperates, the overhead light (switch is inthe D...

Black plate (227,1) q Overhead Lights Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door isopen l Light is on or off when theilluminated entry system ison Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off Light is on when any door is open Light is on or off when thei...

Black plate (228,1) Information Display Clock Audio display Climate control display/ Ambient temperature display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display, Fully Automatic Type AirConditioni...

Black plate (229,1) q Clock Time setting 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons ( , ). The hours advance while the timesetting button ( ) is pressed.The minutes advance while the timesetting button ( ) is pressed. Time resetting 1. Tu...

Black plate (230,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambienttemperature display may differ from theactual ambient temperature depending onthe surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatures. l Sudden changes in ambient temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l T...

Black plate (231,1) q Front Without rear vents To use, open the cover. With rear vents q Rear Second-row Seat Storage box (Second-row right-sideseat) í To use, pull out the storage box (page6-73). Top of the center console (Without rearvents) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-69 í Some models. M...

Black plate (232,1) Inside of the center console (Withoutrear vents) To use the cup holder, open the cover. Third-row seat Two cup holders are in the side-trim onboth the left and right sides. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of thedoors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle hol...

Black plate (233,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving: Driving with the storage boxes openis dangerous. To reduce thepossibility of injury in an accident ora sudden stop, keep the storageboxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe sto...

Black plate (234,1) q Underseat Storage If your vehicle has a right second-rowstorage box (page 6-73), when using thestorage box, small items can be storedunder the both bottoms of the second-rowseats. To use the under seat storage Pull the strap and lift the seat bottom upand forward. CAUTION Do no...

Black plate (235,1) CAUTION When returning the seat-bottom toits upright position, make sure thereis no object lodged between theseatback and the seat belt buckle. Ifthe seat-bottom is returned to itsupright position in this condition itcould damage the seat belt buckle. Ifthe seat belt buckle does ...

Black plate (236,1) 3. More items can be stowed if the cover is removed. NOTE The cover can be kept in the seatback pocket ofthe driver's seat. 4. Carefully lower the seat bottom backward until it locks in place.Attempt to lift the seat bottom to makesure it is firmly locked down. To stow the storag...

Black plate (237,1) Use the loops in the luggage compartmentto secure cargo with a rope or net. Thetensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive forceto the loops as it will damage them. Third-row seat q Cargo Sub-Compartment Lift the cover. Trunk board Cargo sub-com...

Black plate (238,1) Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ON positionOnly use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Front (Type A) Front (Type B) Rear CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damageor electrical failure, pay attent...

Black plate (239,1) 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 ...................

Black plate (240,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warni...

Black plate (241,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Flat tire belt storage bag Jack lever Tiedown eyelet Jack Spare tire Lug wrench In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazda5_8Z98-EA-08F_Edition1 Page241Friday, May 30 2008 9:...

Black plate (242,1) q Jack To remove the jack 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Wing bolt Jack screw To secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing down and turnthe wing bolt clockwise to temporarilytighten it. 2. Turn ...

Black plate (243,1) q Spare Tire The temporary spare tire is lighter andsmaller than a conventional tire, and isdesigned only for emergency use andshould be used only for VERY shortperiods. Temporary spare tires shouldNEVER be used for long drives orextended periods. WARNING Do not install the tempo...

Black plate (244,1) 2. Open and fold back the trunk board over the third-row seatback. Trunk board Cargo sub-compartment 3. Remove the cargo sub-compartment. 4. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. To secure the spare tire Perform the removal procedure in reverse. 7-6 I...

Black plate (245,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it couldindicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to alevel spot that is well off th...

Black plate (246,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, butdon't remove any lug nuts until the tirehas been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire beingchanged. Jacking position WARNING Use onl...

Black plate (247,1) 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so thatthe spare tire can be installed. Beforeremoving the lug nuts, make sure yourMazda is firmly in position and that itcannot slip or move. 5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove t...

Black plate (248,1) To install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If youhold the key at an angle, you maydamage both key and nut. Don't use apower impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. q Mou...

Black plate (249,1) If you are unsure of how tight the nutsshould be, have them inspected at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 118 (9 ― 12, 65 ― 87) WARNING Always securely and correctly tightenthe lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lugnuts are dangerou...

Black plate (251,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running beforeattempting to work near the coolingfan: ...

Black plate (252,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or ifcoolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an AuthorizedMazda Dealer. Cooling fan Coolant reservoir Cooling system cap If you find no problems, the engine iscool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page8-2...

Black plate (253,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key tothe LOCK position, wait ten secondsand try again. 2. Depress the ac...

Black plate (254,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If youfeel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent servicetechnician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and co...

Black plate (257,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it isdangerous. The vehicle being towedcould surge forward when its enginestarts, causing the two vehicles tocollide. The occupants could beinjured. CAUTION Do not push-...

Black plate (258,1) Towing Description We recommend that towing be done onlyby an Authorized Mazda Dealer or acommercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary toprevent damage to the vehicle.Government and local laws must befollowed. A towed vehicle usually should have itsdrive ...

Black plate (259,1) CAUTION Follow these instructions whentowing the vehicle with all wheels onthe ground. 1. Shift to neutral (MT), or the N position (AT). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position to prevent the steeringfrom locking up. 3. Release the parking brake. Remember that power assis...

Black plate (260,1) 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securelytightened, it may loosen or disengagefrom the bumper when tying downthe vehicle. Make sure that thetiedown eyelet is ...

Black plate (261,1) Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.The transaxle is not designed for towingthis vehicle on all 4 wheels.When doing recreational towing refer to “ Towing Description ” (page 7-20) and “ Tiedown Hook ” (page 7-21) and...

Black plate (263,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (264,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehiclewhen using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliableand qualified service shop perform...

Black plate (265,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where sal...

Black plate (266,1) 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 Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles),...

Black plate (268,1) 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 Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every ...

Black plate (277,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at theindicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servicetechnician as soon ...

Black plate (278,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions onlyfor items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by aqualified service technician with spec...

Black plate (279,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil-filler cap Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Cooling System Cap Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Fuse block Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Battery Engine coolant reservoir Windshield wash...

Black plate (280,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide importantinformation.A chief contribution this type of oil makesto fuel economy is reducing the amount offuel necessary to...

Black plate (281,1) The quality designation SM, or ILSACmust 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. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at lea...

Black plate (282,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in theengine compartment. DO NOT ADDCOOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If theengine has been running, parts of theengine compartment can becomevery hot. You could be burned....

Black plate (285,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering FluidLevel CAUTION To avoid damage to the powersteering pump, don't operate thevehicle for long periods when thepower steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the ...

Black plate (286,1) 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and thenput it back. 5. Check the ATF level. If there is no ATF adhering 5 mm from the end of thedipstick, add ATF. CAUTION If there is no ATF adhering to thedipstick even after the engine hasbeen warme...

Black plate (287,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluidreservoir; add fluid if necessary. To inspect the washer fluid level in thefront reservoir, pull off the cap. Then,holding your thumb over the hole in thecenter of the cap, lift it straight up. Thefluid level can be seen from the fluidcolumn...

Black plate (288,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automaticcar washers have been known toaffect the wiper's ability to cleanwindows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiperblades, don't use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them. Ø When the wiper lever is in theAUT...

Black plate (289,1) 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metalsupport. Metal support Tab 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in thenew blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard thestiffeners. You need to use themagain. Ø If the metal s...

Black plate (290,1) CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper armand other components, don't try tosweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks,then remove the blade. CAUTION To prevent damage to the rearwindow let the wiper arm downeasily...

Black plate (291,1) Battery WARNING Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to ensure safe and correct handling: Always wear eye protection when working near the battery: Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACIDwhich co...

Black plate (292,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performingbattery maintenance. q Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry. l Keep terminals and connections clean,tight, and coated with petroleum jellyor terminal gre...

Black plate (293,1) Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety,and better fuel economy, always maintainrecommended tire inflation pressures andstay within the recommended load limitsand weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with differenttypes of tires is...

Black plate (294,1) NOTE l Always check tire pressure when tires arecold. l Warm tires normally exceed recommendedpressures. Don't release air from warm tiresto adjust the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fueleconomy, uneven and accelerated tire wear,and poor sealing of the tire bead, wh...

Black plate (295,1) NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement inthe sidewalls are used, the system may notfunction correctly even with a genuinewheel.Refer to System Error Activation on page5-26. l Be sure to install the tire pressure sensorswhenever tire...

Black plate (296,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they arenot being used on the road. It is recommendedthat tires generally be replaced when they are6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climatesor frequent high loading conditions canaccelerate the aging process. You shouldreplace the spare...

Black plate (297,1) Light Bulbs Luggage compartment light LED type Bulb type Headlights Overhead light (Rear) License plate lights Rear turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Front turn signal lights/Side-marker Side turn signal lights Reverse lights High-mount ...

Black plate (298,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbsyourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer when the repl...

Black plate (301,1) Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights 1. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and removethem, then partially peel back themudguard. Removal Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Remove the bul...

Black plate (302,1) 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Rear turn signal lightsReverse lightsBrake lights/Tail lights Bulb type Reverse lights Rear turn signal lights LED type NOTE The LED-type bulbs for the brake lights/tailli...

Black plate (303,1) q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim andgently insert it in the overhead light asshown in the figure, and then removethe overhead light unit. 2. Turn the socket and bulb a...

Black plate (304,1) 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don'twork, inspect the appropriate circuitprotector. If a fuse has blown, the insideelement will be melted. If the same fu...

Black plate (305,1) 3. Locate the position of the suspected fuse by using the chart inside the fuseblock cover. 4. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of theengine compartment fuse block cover. 5. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's blown. Normal Blown 6. Inser...

Black plate (307,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 FAN 30 A Cooling fan 2 FAN 30 A Cooling fan 3 P.WIND *1 40 A Power windows R.BLOWER *2 30 A Rear blower motor 4 IG KEY1 INJ *1 30 A For protection of various circuits IG KEY2 *2...

Black plate (310,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda representsthe latest technical developments incomposition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, canharm the paint's protective properties, ifproper care is not taken. Here are some example...

Black plate (311,1) q Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water cancontain harmful minerals such as salt andlime. If moisture containing theseminerals settles on the vehicle andevaporates, the minerals will concentrateand harden to form white rings. The ringscan damage your vehicle's...

Black plate (312,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish.Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTOposition and the ignition switch is inthe ON position, the wipers maymove au...

Black plate (313,1) CAUTION Ø Don't use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, or strong detergentscontaining highly alkaline orcaustic agents on chrome-platedor anodized aluminum parts. Thismay damage the protectivecoating; also, cleaners anddetergents may discolor ordeteriorate the paint. Ø To prevent dama...

Black plate (314,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finishshould be repaired promptly. Exposedmetal quickly rusts and can lead to majorrepairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damaged and needsmetal parts repaired or replaced,make sure the body shop appliesanti-corrosion mat...

Black plate (315,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over thealuminum wheels. Special care is neededto protect this coating. NOTE l Do not use a wire brush or any abrasivecleaner, polishing compound, or solvent onaluminum wheels. They may damage thecoating. l Only use a ...

Black plate (316,1) To keep the fabric looking clean andfresh, take care of it. Otherwise its colorwill be affected, it can be stained easily,and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners andprocedures. Others may affectappearance and fire-resistance. Piano black pane...

Black plate (317,1) 9 Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-7Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... ...

Black plate (318,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (322,1) 11. If you accept the arbitrator's decision, Mazda will be bound by the decision, and will comply with the decision within a reasonable time 9-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance Mazda5_8Z98-EA-08F_Edition1 Page322Friday, May 30 2008 9:27 AM Form No.8Z98-EA-08F

Black plate (325,1) CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact theProvincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Veh...

Black plate (327,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (328,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the followinginformation: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number2. Year and model of vehicle3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper...

Black plate (329,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.P.O. Box 19734Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A.TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.)(949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 Voge...

Black plate (330,1) Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, AmericanSamoa 96799TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-14 Customer Information Mazda Importer/Distributors Mazda5_8Z98-...

Black plate (331,1) Warranties for Your Mazda l New Vehicle Limited Warranty l Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect Warranty l Emis...

Black plate (332,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specificemission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the UnitedStates may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it ...

Black plate (333,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emissionregulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differfrom those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible fo...

Black plate (336,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communicationequipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver...

Black plate (337,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, andtemperature performance. q Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a compar...

Black plate (338,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure. T...

Black plate (339,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tireand also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati...

Black plate (343,1) q Information on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size a...

Black plate (345,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other importantinformation on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label...

Black plate (346,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to therecommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with theinformation in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is...

Black plate (347,1) q Glossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturi...

Black plate (348,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here aresome important maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintainrecommended pressures for ...

Black plate (349,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread patternor studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will beweakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: Ø Tires no...

Black plate (350,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivategood driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l Avoid fast starts, stops and turns l Avoid potholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs ...

Black plate (351,1) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed totow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicledamage. This section will guide you in the prope...

Black plate (352,1) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and allstandard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket e...

Black plate (353,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part ofcargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The...

Black plate (354,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg(849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg(699 lbs)The cargo wei...

Black plate (355,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous andcould result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, s...

Black plate (356,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the v...

Black plate (357,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, ordamage to the vehicle.Do not use replacement tires with lower load...

Black plate (358,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:(1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and pass...

Black plate (359,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (361,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to dosome of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to thechart below. If they don't have what you nee...

Black plate (363,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (364,1) Vehicle Information Labels q Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legallyidentifies your vehicle. The number is ona plate attached to the cowl panel locatedon the left corner of the dashboard. Thisplate can easily be seen through thewindshield. q Motor ...

Black plate (365,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda5_8Z98-EA-08F_Edition1 Page365Friday, May 30 2008 9:27 AM Form No.8Z98-EA-08F

Black plate (366,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification Type 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-48AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR Spark-plug numbe...

Black plate (371,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazda5_8Z98-EA-08F_Edition1 Page371Friday, May 30 2008 9:27 AM Form No.8Z98-EA-08F