Mazda 8Q50-EA-01G - Manual

1-3 Your Vehicle at a Glance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Interior Overview Vanity mirror Rearview mirror Seat belts Interior light Sunvisors Front seats Side air bags (page 6-44) (page 2-9) (page 2-25) (page 2-2) (page 6-44) (page 3-22) (page 6-37) J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM

1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Exterior Overview Doors and keys Outside mirrors Headlights Fuel-filler lid Child safety lock Tires Windshield wiper blades Hood Front-turn signal lights / Parking lights Rear-turn signal lights Brake lights / Taillights Power windows Rear window def...

2-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 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 .............................

2-2 Essential Safety Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Seats (Manually operated model) (Electrically operated model) The seat-bottom tilt, seat height and seat slide can be electrically adjusted. Move them to the desired positions by using the switch on the seat’s lower side. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Seat Slide (Manual...

2-3 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G (Electrically operated model) To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Seat Recline Reclining:Sitting in a reclined positi...

2-4 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting ...

2-5 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Rear height adjustment Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust the rear height of the seat-bottom. Height adjustment Raise the seat-bottom by pulling up on the center of the switch. Release the switch when the seat is where you want i...

2-7 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Split-Folding Rear Seatback To provide more space in the luggage compartment. 1. Unfasten the lap portion of the rear- center seat belt (page 2-15). 2. Push the button and fold the seatback forward. To return the seatback to its origi...

2-8 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Armrest The armrest can be used or placed upright. J94S.book Page 8 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM

2-9 Essential Safety Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Seat Belt Systems Seat belts help to decrease 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 l...

2-10 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.Perso...

2-11 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To get the seat belt into the automatic locking mode, pull i...

2-12 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the buckle and tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. 4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your ...

2-13 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Shoulder Belt Adjuster Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder. Si...

2-14 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Before using the rear-center lap/shoulder belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the buckle (D) and tongue (C). 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. 3. Insert t...

2-15 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your body. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Unfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object in the anchor buckl...

2-18 Essential Safety Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Child Restraint Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. 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 la...

2-21 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger’s seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. So...

2-22 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 3. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the be...

2-24 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Front Passenger’s Seat Child-Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the instructions on the child-res...

2-25 Essential Safety Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G SRS Air Bags Read this owner’s manual carefully to verify what air bags (driver-side air bag, passenger-side air bag, side air bags) are equipped in your vehicle. The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 4 air bags.They are ...

2-29 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: • The air bag system with inflators and air bags. • The electric system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations:...

2-30 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Air Bag Activation/Deactivation Front air bag activation A greater than moderate impact will cause the front air bags to inflate in the following cases: Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph). ...

2-31 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Limitations to front air bag activation Depending on the severity of impact, the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases: Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe cosmetic damage but may not have enough impact to ac...

2-32 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: Side air-bag activation Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause a side air b...

2-33 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Limitations to side air bag activation Depending on the severity of impact, a side air bag may not inflate in the following cases: Non-activation of side air-bags A side air bag will not normally inflate in the following cases: Side i...

2-34 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: • SAS unit • Air bag modules • Side air bag crash sensor • Related wiring A diagnostic module continuously monitors the ...

3-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks .......................................................................... 3- 2 Keys .............................................................

3-4 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Locking, Unlocking with Key Either front door can be locked or unlocked with a key.Turn the key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to lock. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Button To lock any door from the inside, ...

3-5 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Rear Door Child Safety Lock This lock is intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use it whenever a child rides in the vehicle. If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before closin...

3-6 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Transmitter Lock button To lock the doors, press the button. To confirm that all the doors have been locked, press the button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. Unlock button To unlock the dr...

3-7 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 2. Pull the battery out. 3. Put in the new battery (CR2032 or the equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Service If you have a problem with the keyless e...

3-8 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Operating the Driver’s Side Power Window To open the window, push down the switch.To close the window, pull up the switch. Auto-opening To fully open the window automatically, push the switch completely down. To stop the window part...

3-9 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood. 2. Pull the safety catch up and lift the hood. Unintentional Window Operation:Unintentional window operation is dangerous. A person’s hands, he...

3-10 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 3. Use the support rod to hold the hood open. Before closing the hood, secure the rod in its clip. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil cont...

3-11 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Remote Trunk Lid Release To release the trunk lid from inside the vehicle, push the button. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Trunk Security In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being opened with the remote trunk lid release button. If ...

3-16 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Slide Operation To open to any position, press the rear of the slide switch located on the right side of the overhead console. To close, press the front of the slide switch. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Tilt Operation The rear of the sunroof can be til...

3-17 Knowing Your Mazda Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Security System The optional immobilizer 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 veh...

3-18 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Modification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the system’s operation if the system has been modified o...

3-19 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G The optional theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all the doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard...

3-20 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 3. The indicator light flashes once every 3 seconds to indicate that the system is fully armed. It continues to flash until the theft-deterrent system is turned off. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ To Turn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by ...

3-21 Knowing Your Mazda Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Steering Wheel and Mirrors ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Tilt Steering Wheel To change the angle of the steering wheel, stop the vehicle, pull the tilt wheel release lever on the left side of the steering column down, adjust the wheel, then push the release lever up to lock th...

3-22 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 2. Depress the switch in the appropriate direction. After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by rotating the switch to the middle position. Mirror defroster To turn on the mirror defroster, turn the ignition on and push the ...

4-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...................................... 4- 2 Fuel Requirements ................................................................... 4- 2Emission Control System ........

4-2 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Vehicles with catalytic converters must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Fuel with a lower rating could cause the emission control system to los...

4-3 Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10...

4-4 Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. Emission Control System P...

4-6 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Before Starting the Engine • Be sure the windows, outside mirror (s), and outside lights are clean. • Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. • Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. • If you plan to back up, make sure nothing wi...

4-7 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Driving Tips 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. • Don’t race the engine. • Don’t maintain one constant speed for long. • Don’t drive ...

4-8 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: • Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking. • Avoid sudden braking and quick steering. • If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with the pedal by usin...

4-9 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask a Mazda dealer to perform the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the...

4-10 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains.Install the chains on the front tires.Don’t use chains on the rear tires.Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make sure they fit. Installing the chains 1. Remov...

4-11 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. Trailer Towing Overloading Vehicle Load Weight:The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the dr...

5-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... 5- 2 Ignition Switch ........................................................................ 5- 2Starting the Engine .........

5-2 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Starting and Driving ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transaxle When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the key in at the ACC ...

5-3 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes)should be inspected before the engine is sta...

5-4 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). 5. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the en...

5-5 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Parking Brake Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. Lower the handle to th...

5-6 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released, you may have a brake problem. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or...

5-7 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ABS Warning Light The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the ABS warning light stays on while you’re driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunctio...

5-8 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Press the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly. A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 t...

5-9 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Various Lockouts: ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward...

5-10 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G D (Drive) D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transaxle will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. 2 (Second) The 2 position is helpful when driving in heavy, slow-moving traffic and climbing hills, for engine ...

5-11 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Overdrive Overdrive operation In D, the transaxle automatically shifts to overdrive, which improves fuel economy and reduces noise. To allow engine braking when going down a steep grade, make sure the overdrive button is in th...

5-12 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress the accelerator fully. The transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Climbing steep grades from a stop...

5-13 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 40 km/h (25 mph). ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruising speed is set. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Activation/Deactivation To activat...

5-14 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ To Set Speed 1. Turn on the CRUISE MAIN switch. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph). 3. Press the SET/COAST button and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the s...

5-15 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ To Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it. The vehicle will gradually slow.Release the button at the speed you want. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in...

5-16 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ To Cancel To turn off the system, use one of these methods: • Push the OFF end of the CRUISE MAIN switch. • Slightly depress the brake pedal. • (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal. The system is off when the ignition i...

5-17 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ TCS Warning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It flashes when the system regulates engine torque. If the light stays on, take your vehicle to an Authoriz...

5-19 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Instrument Cluster and Indicators 1 Speedometer .............................................................................................................5-20 2 Odometer and Trip Meter ......................................................................

5-20 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Odometer and Trip Meter The ignition switch must be in the ON position.The display mode can be changed from odometer to trip meter A to trip ...

5-21 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant....

5-22 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We 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 ...

5-23 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Warning/Indicator Lights Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-25 Seat Belt Warning Light 5-25 Charging System Warning Light 5-26 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-26 TCS Warning Light 5-27 ...

5-25 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. It goes off wh...

5-26 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Charging System Warning Light This warning light indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system. If the light comes on while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-o...

5-28 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G If the check engine light flashes continuously, decrease your speed and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Door-Ajar Warning Light This warning light comes on when any door or trunk isn’t sec...

5-29 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Immobilizer System Warning/Security Indicator Light Immobilizer system warning light When the key is in the ignition switch, this light serves as the immobilizer system warning light. If the immobilizer system is...

5-30 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ O/D OFF Indicator Light This light comes on when the overdrive has been turned off. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruising speed is set. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ TCS OFF Indicator Light This light ...

5-31 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, a beep will sound when any door is opened. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch,...

5-32 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Switches and Controls ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Headlights To turn on the lights, turn the knob on the end of the control lever. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch, a beep will sound when any door is opened. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ...

5-33 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Turn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually...

5-34 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G The ignition switch must be in the ON position. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Windshield Wipers Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. INT — Intermittent 1 — Normal 2 — Fast Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose the int...

5-35 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G One-touch wipers For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to MIST. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. In the OFF or INT position, the wipers will be activated until the lever is ...

5-36 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G To sound the horn, press around the mark of the steering wheel. 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 an...

6-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .............................................................. 6- 2 Operating Tips .................................................................

6-2 Interior Comfort Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Climate Control System ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Clearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow and ice from the hood and the air inlet in the cowling gri...

6-3 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knobs and vents. Adjusting the amount of airflow These vents can be opened by rotating the vertical wheels up or closed by rotating them dow...

6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents J94S.book Page 4 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM

6-5 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Oscillating Air Vent The air from the center ventilation vent can automatically be swung in both right and left directions.To turn on, push the switch in.Another push will turn it off. When the switch is turned off, the directi...

6-6 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Control Switches Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds.0—Fan off1—Low speed2—Medium low speed3—Medium high speed4—High speed Temperature control dial This dial controls temperature of the air coming through the ...

6-7 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Mode selector switch Press the mode selector switch to select airflow mode (page 6-4). Air conditioner switch Press the switch to turn the air conditioner on. An indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan switch is on. ...

6-8 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Heating 1. Set the mode selector switch to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the hot position. 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Cooling (With Air Conditioner) 1. Set the mode selector...

6-9 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 5. Adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Ventilation 1. Set the mode selector switch to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector switch to the outside air position (indicator ...

6-10 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 1. Set the mode selector switch to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air conditioner i...

6-11 Interior Comfort Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Audio System ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Rear Window Antenna The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reac...

6-12 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of light because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great di...

6-13 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower. The broadcast signals are extremely strong, so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver. Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong sta...

6-15 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G • Store MDs in their cases and away from direct sunlight. • Do not insert fingers or foreign objects in the MD insertion slot as it could damage the MD deck. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Operating Tips for CD Player/In-Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immedi...

6-20 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Power/Volume/Sound Controls Power ON/OFF Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio system on.Press the power/volume knob again to turn the audio system off. Volume adjustment To ad...

6-21 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Audio sound adjustment 1. Press the audio control knob to select bass, mid-range, treble, fade or balance control. The selected function will be indicated. *Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. Turn the audio control ...

6-22 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Clock Setting the time The clock can be set at any time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. 1. To adjust the time, press the clock button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.The clock’s current time will fla...

6-23 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Changing the display mode The display on the unit can be changed by pressing the clock button ( ). This alternates the display between time and audio. When the clock mode has been selected, the time will be displayed. NOTE If audio operation is...

6-24 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Operating the Radio Radio ON Press a band selector button ( or ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button ( ) and FM by pressing the FM1/2 button ( ). The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is ...

6-25 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 ...

6-26 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Operating the Cassette Tape Player Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and cassette tape will begin play and "TAPE" will be displayed. At the end of the cassette tape, the unit aut...

6-27 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G * Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Ejecting the cassette tape Press the cassette tape eject...

6-28 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player Inserting the MD Insert the MD, label-side up with the arrow pointed to the slot. The auto-loading mechanism will set the MD and begin play. There will be a short lapse before play begins while the pl...

6-29 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash).Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel...

6-30 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play. There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the dig...

6-31 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash).Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel...

6-32 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Inserting the CD The CD must be label-side up when inserting. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play. There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital ...

6-34 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Disc search Press the disc up button ( ) to skip forward to the beginning of the next CD.Press the disc down button ( ) to skip back to the beginning of the previous CD. Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first...

6-35 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 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 up...

6-37 Interior Comfort Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Interior Equipment ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Overhead light ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Illuminated Entry System When the switch is in the DOOR position, the interior light comes on for: • about 30 seconds after the driver’s door is unlocked by the transmitter or the door lock switch and the ig...

6-38 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Courtesy Light Lights on when any door is open. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Accessory Socket The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position.Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 12V—10A. Courtesy light ...

6-39 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Front accessory socket The front accessory socket is in the center panel. To use, open the cover. The front accessory socket can be used for a lighter.If a lighter is needed, one can be purchased from your Authorized Mazda Dealer.After yo...

6-40 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 1. Using a coin, turn the cap counterclockwise (about 45° from the closed position) and remove it. 2. Open the tray by pulling the release catch. 3. Pass the plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plug in the socket. 4. Mak...

6-41 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Front cup holder The front cup holders are on the center console.To use, lift the covers.To open the rear cover, open the front first, then open the rear. Rear cup holder The rear cup holders are on the rear center armrest. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Eyegla...

6-42 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Without sunroof To open, unlatch the release catch. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Storage Pocket To open, push the release catch down and pull the lid downward. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Center Pocket To open, push the release catch down and pull the lid downward. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Glove...

6-43 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Center Console To open, pull the lower release catch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid.To open it, pull the upper release catch. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Rear-Armrest Box To open, pull the release catch. J94S.book Pa...

6-44 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Vanity Mirrors Type A To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor and pull the mirror cover up. Type B To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor and ...

7-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 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 ...............

7-3 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Flat Tire Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire Tool bag Jack J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM

7-4 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Jack To remove the jack Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Spare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.It’s lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and...

7-6 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Removing a Flat Tire 1. Pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don’t remove any until the tire has been raised off the ground. 3. Pla...

7-7 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 4. Insert the lug wrench into the jack. 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise until the tire just clears the ground, less than 25 mm (1 in). Before removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move....

7-8 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 2. Mount the spare tire. 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. 4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown. If you’re unsure o...

7-10 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience power loss, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. If this happens: 1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-wa...

7-12 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Emergency Starting If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there—fo...

7-13 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don’t allow the vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery an...

7-15 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Emergency Towing We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehi...

8-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................................. 8- 2 Introduction ............................................................................. 8- 2 Scheduled Maint...

8-2 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you’re unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qu...

8-3 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). • Repeated short-distance driving • Driving in...

8-4 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Schedule 1 I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. (Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.) R : Replace L : Lubricate *1: According to state and federal regulations, fai...

8-5 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Schedule 2 I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. (Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.) R : Replace L : Lubricate *1: According to state and federal regulations, fai...

8-7 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Owner Maintenance The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service ...

8-10 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Recommended Oil Oil container labels provide important information. The quality designation SG, SH, SJ, SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an effect on fuel economy and cold-weather opera...

8-11 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 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 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 4. Pull out the dipstick, ...

8-12 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Changing engine oil 1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler cap. 2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container. 3. Replace the plug tightly after the oil has thoroughly drai...

8-13 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Inspecting Coolant Level Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year—at the beginning of the winter season—and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing. I...

8-14 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G For mixture percentage: To change coolant 1. Remove the cooling system cap. 2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable container. 3. With the drain plug loose but not fully rem...

8-15 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 5. Fill the radiator (to the top of the filler neck) and then the coolant reservoir (to F) with as much ethylene-glycol-based coolant and water as necessary to provide protection from freezing and corrosion.In extremely cold climates, ...

8-16 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid If the fluid level is low, add fluid until it reaches MAX.Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the area around the cap. Spilled Brake Fluid:Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, t...

8-17 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not require periodic changing. The level must be kept between the HIGH and LOW marks.Visually examine the ...

8-18 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Inspecting Automatic transaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly. Measure it as described below. The volume of fluid changes with the temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle withou...

8-19 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Scale B When the engine has not been running, and the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F), the level should be between the bottom hole on the dipstick and the bottom of the crosshatched area on the dipstick. Fully insert the dipst...

8-20 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Fully insert the dipstick. When adding fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make sure it doesn’t pass full. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Inspecting Washer Fluid Level Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. Use plain water...

8-21 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the engine hood’s secondary latch keep...

8-22 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 2. Lift off the air filter cover and remove the filter. 3. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth. 4. Replace the filter. 5. Install in the reverse order of removal. Replace the filter according to Scheduled Maintenance ...

8-23 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.Compress the clip and slide the assembly downward; then lift it off the arm. 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the me...

8-24 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse older of removal. NOTE Install the blade so that the tabs are toward the bottom of the wiper arm. Tabs Battery Battery-Related Lead Materials:Batt...

8-25 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery: • Keep it securely mounted. • Keep the top clean and dry. • Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. • Rinse of...

8-26 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressures monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Refer to the specification charts ...

8-27 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Tire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)/*12,000 km (7,500 miles) , or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance. * Canada Also, inspect them...

8-28 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it’s properly inflated and stored.The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction. It is lighter and smaller than a co...

8-30 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Your Mazda’s headlights have replaceable halogen bulbs. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Replacing a Headlight Bulb 1. Make sure the headlight switch is off. 2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the rear of the headlight body. 3. 2.5-liter engine Remove the b...

8-31 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 5. Pull off the sealing cover. 6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring. 7. Swing the retaining spring out and away to free the headlight bulb. 8. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it straight back. 9. Replace t...

8-32 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Replacing a Bulb (Front) ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Replacing a Bulb (Interior) To replace the map light bulbs, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Front-turn signal lights/Parking lights Interior light Courtesy lights J94S.book Page 32 Saturday,...

8-33 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Replacing a Bulb (Rear) Rear bulb access To replace the turn-signal light, brake light/taillight or reverse light bulb, pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers and trunk end trim. J94S.book Page...

8-35 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Your vehicle’s electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don’t work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again...

8-36 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G If the headlights or other electrical components don’t work and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all ...

8-37 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 EGI INJ 30A Fuel injection system 2 DEFOG 40A Rear window defroster 3 — — — 4 MAIN 100A For protection of all circuits 5 IG KE...

8-40 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Appearance Care The paintwork on your Mazda represents 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 ex...

8-41 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden t...

8-42 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Maintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly ...

8-43 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, and similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately. When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap made for use on vehicles. Thoroughly ...

8-44 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as ...

8-45 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They’ll damage and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Cleaning...

9-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 9 Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ................................................................... 9- 2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ................................................. 9- 2Cu...

9-2 Customer Information Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Customer Assistance Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. 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...

9-3 Customer Information Customer Assistance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Satisfaction Review Process Your 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 experience, any qu...

9-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G The Department, in cooperation with the local Mazda Service Representative, will review the case to determine if everything possible has been done to ensure your satisfaction. Please recognize that the resolution of service problems i...

9-5 Customer Information Customer Assistance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Regional Offices Provincial Administrators may be reached locally as listed below: Province/Territory CAMVAP Number British Columbia & Yukon Territories (604) 681-0312 Alberta & Northwest Territories (403) 426-0650 Sas...

9-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Your 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 improveme...

9-7 Customer Information Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Mazda Importer/Distributors ▼ U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations7755 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.) ▼ CANADA Mazda Canada Inc....

9-8 Customer Information Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Warranty • New Vehicle Limited Warranty • Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) • Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty • Anti-perforation Limited Warranty • Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) • Emission Defect Warran...

9-12 Customer Information Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Tread We...

9-13 Customer Information Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires over the next several years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers. The grade of tires available as s...

9-14 Customer Information Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Reporting Safety Defects 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 Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Moto...

9-15 Customer Information Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If...

10-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................. 10- 2 Vehicle Information Labels ................................................... 10- 2 Specifications ............................

10-2 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Identification Numbers ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle 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. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Motor Vehic...

10-3 Identification Numbers Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Engine Number 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine J94S.book Page 3 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM

10-4 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G Specifications ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Engine ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Electrical System *1 Manual transaxle *2 Automatic transaxle ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Lubricant Quality * Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on 8-10. Specifications Model Item 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cyl DO...

10-5 Specifications Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Capacities (Approximate Quantities) * The indicated engine oil capacities are for general reference purposes only. When adding or changing oil, verify the engine oil level with the oil dipstick. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Dimensions Unit: mm (in) ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Weights Unit: k...

10-6 Specifications Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Air Conditioner ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Light Bulbs ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Tires Standard tire Temporary spare tire Fuses ................................................................................................................ Refer to 8-35 Gas complies with SAE J639 R-134a...

11-1 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G 11 Index J94S.book Page 1 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM