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Shifting specification

Shifting up

If the vehicle speed is lower than the
speed specified for each gear, the gear
cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

Between 0 and 18 km/h
(0 and 11 mph), depending on how
much the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

→

Between 22 and 32 km/h
(13 and 19 mph), depending on how
much the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

→

Between 40 and 48 km/h
(25 and 29 mph), depending on how
much the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

→

Between 50 and 68 km/h
(31 and 42 mph), depending on how
much the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

Shifting down

If the vehicle speed is higher than the
speed specified for each gear, the gear
cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to
protect the transmission.

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

164 km/h (102 mph)

→

117 km/h (72 mph)

→

80 km/h (49 mph)

→

35 km/h (21 mph)

During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to
the following:

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

47 km/h (29 mph)

→

38 km/h (23 mph)

→

20 km/h (12 mph)

→

15 km/h (9 mph)

→

12 km/h (7 mph)

NOTE

The gear does not shift down to M1
automatically while in the second gear fixed
mode.

If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

190 km/h (118 mph)

→

125 km/h (77 mph)

→

125 km/h (77 mph)

→

78 km/h (48 mph)

→

78 km/h (48 mph)

→

50 km/h (31 mph)

→

50 km/h (31 mph)

Recommendations for shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration, we recommend 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

53 km/h (33 mph)

M4 to M5

59 km/h (37 mph)

M5 to M6

78 km/h (49 mph)

For cruising

Gear

Vehicle speed

M1 to M2

22 km/h (14 mph)

M2 to M3

27 km/h (17 mph)

M3 to M4

41 km/h (26 mph)

M4 to M5

56 km/h (35 mph)

M5 to M6

64 km/h (40 mph)

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep

upgrade

, downshift

before the engine starts to overwork. This
gives better acceleration when you need
more speed.

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page170
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Form No.8Z78-EA-08K

Summary of Contents for 2009 MX-5 Miata

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Page 3: ... make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder In the event of a crash this device records data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to th...

Page 4: ... the Index an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual You ll find several WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTEs in the manual WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle or both could result if the caution is ignored NOTE A NOTE provides ...

Page 5: ...ving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda 4 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls 5 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort including air conditioning and audio system 6 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency 7 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition 8 Customer Information and Repor...

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Page 7: ...ance Interior exterior views and part identification of your Mazda Interior Overview 1 2 Interior Equipment View A 1 2 Interior Equipment View B 1 3 Interior Equipment View C 1 4 Exterior Overview 1 5 Front 1 5 Rear 1 6 1 1 ...

Page 8: ...signal page 5 57 Dashboard illumination knob page 5 39 Instrument cluster page 5 35 Wiper and washer lever page 5 58 Ignition switch page 5 2 Tilt wheel release lever page 3 73 Hood release handle page 3 42 Trunk release button page 3 33 Outside mirror switch page 3 73 1 2 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Interior Overview ...

Page 9: ...asher switch page 5 60 Climate control system page 6 2 Parking brake page 5 6 Seat warmer switches page 2 4 Power window switches page 3 37 MT shift lever page 5 10 AT shift lever Sport AT page 5 13 Accessory socket page 6 83 Bottle holder page 6 81 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview 1 3 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle ...

Page 10: ...fuel filler lid release page 3 40 Back trim storage box page 6 82 Seat belt page 2 6 Seats page 2 2 Rearview mirror page 3 74 Interior light page 6 80 Sunvisor page 6 80 Vanity mirror page 6 80 Cup holder page 6 81 1 4 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Interior Overview ...

Page 11: ...age 8 25 Convertible top Power retractable hardtop page 3 48 Convertible top Soft top page 3 43 Fuel filler lid page 3 40 Light bulbs page 8 34 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview 1 5 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle ...

Page 12: ...ge 3 33 Antenna page 6 15 Doors and keys page 3 30 Outside mirror page 3 73 Tires page 8 30 Light bulbs page 8 34 1 6 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview ...

Page 13: ...Warning Light Beep 2 15 Child Restraint 2 17 Child Restraint Precautions 2 17 Installing a Child Restraint System 2 22 LATCH Child Restraint System 2 25 SRS Air Bags 2 28 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Precautions 2 28 Supplemental Restraint System Components 2 32 How the SRS Air Bags Work 2 33 SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria 2 36 Limitations to SRS Air Bag 2 37 Passenger Air Bag Deactivation S...

Page 14: ... Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous In a sudden stop or collision the seat or seatback could move causing injury Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by at...

Page 15: ...e passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag and seat belt pretensioner which could result in serious injury Always sit upright against the seatback with your feet on the floor Do not drive with the seatback unlocked All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejecte...

Page 16: ...qHeight Adjustment Driver s Seat í By moving the seat lever up or down the driver s seat height can be adjusted Up Down Seat Warmerí The driver and passenger seats can be warmed by rotating the applicable seat warmer dial while the ignition is switched ON The seat temperature increases as the number on the dial increases When the seat warmers are not in use rotate the seat warmer dials to 0 2 4 Es...

Page 17: ...ility such as a blanket or cushion on the seat The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low temperature burn Ø Do not use the seat warmer even when taking a short nap in the vehicle The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low temperature burn Ø Do not place heavy objects with sharp projections on the seat or insert needles or pins into it This could cause the seat to become excessivel...

Page 18: ...t comfortably and it will lock during a collision However the passenger s seat lap shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes emergency locking mode and for child restraint systems automatic locking mode Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for securing the LATCH child restraint system in the passenger seat but there is no child restraint tether available As there is no rear seat o...

Page 19: ... seat belt Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous An accident could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended If t...

Page 20: ...rgency locking mode the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision When the seat belt is fastened it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full length If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion it...

Page 21: ...ld restraint system and stay locked on it If the LATCH lower anchors are not used alone for LATCH style junior seats and infant carriers without tethers always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident See the section on child restraint page 2 17 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 2 9 ...

Page 22: ...seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a click sound Seat belt tongue Seat belt buckle WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck but never under your arm on your neck or on your upp...

Page 23: ...a Dealer qSeat Belt Caution Label A caution label has been placed inside the sleeve of the lap portion of the driver s seat belt When an accident occurs while the seat belt is in use the resulting stress on the seat belt will cause an indicator with the words REPLACE BELT visible on it to be pulled out of the sleeve below the caution label This indicates that THE SEAT BELT MUST BE REPLACED Also no...

Page 24: ...by an Authorized Mazda Dealer after any collision WARNING Wear seat belts only as recommended in this owner s manual Incorrect positioning of the driver and passenger seat belts is dangerous Without proper positioning the pretensioner and load limiting systems cannot provide adequate protection in an accident and this could result in serious injury For more details about wearing seat belts refer t...

Page 25: ...sed when the air bags and pretensioners deploy This does not indicate a fire This gas normally has no effect on occupants however those with sensitive skin may experience light skin irritation If residue from the deployment of the air bags or the pretensioner system gets on the skin or in the eyes wash it off as soon as possible qAir Bag Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag s...

Page 26: ...y Do not use an improper extender Using a seat belt extender that is for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could be seriously injured in an accident Only use the extender provided for you and for the particular vehicle and seat NEVER use the extender in a different vehicle or seat If you sell your Mazda do not...

Page 27: ... is turned to the ON position Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The warning light flashes and a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds The driver s seat belt is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated The warning light turns off and the beep sound stops The driver s s...

Page 28: ...rding to the chart below Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 20 km h 0 12 mph 20 km h 12 mph or more Seat belt Driver Seat belt Passenger Indicator Beep Fastened Unfastened Illuminated Flashing Beep Placing heavy items on the passenger seat may cause the passenger seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item Once the beep sound is heard it continues sounding even if the ...

Page 29: ...move the child closer to the center of the vehicle A rear facing child restraint system should NEVER be used on the passenger seat with the air bag system activated If a small child or infant in the passenger seat particularly a child secured in a rear facing child restraint system it is critically important that you consciously deactivate the passenger air bag and not simply rely on the passenger...

Page 30: ...ior seats and infant carriers that work without tethers only Any other child restraint system that has an upper tether cannot be used in this vehicle because there is no tether anchor A child restraint system with a tether cannot be properly mounted in this vehicle unless the child restraint manufacturer provides instructions on mounting the child restraint system with only seat belts in automatic...

Page 31: ... injury or death to the child or other occupants Even in a moderate accident the child may be exposed to air bag forces that could result in serious injury or death to the child or the child may be slammed into an adult causing injury to both child and adult Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated when using a rear facing child restraint system Seating a ...

Page 32: ...e the total seated weight on the passenger seat are attached to the passenger seat Before installing child restraint system on the passenger seat move the passenger seat as far back as possible In a collision the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child Make sure that the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the OFF position Refer to Passenger Air Bag De...

Page 33: ...d restraint tether The child restraint system cannot be properly secured In a collision it could move and injure other occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child CAUTION A seat belt or child restraint system can become very hot when exposed to direct sunlight during warm weather To avoid burning yourself or a child check them before you or your child touches them NOTE Yo...

Page 34: ...mode however if it uses an upper tether it may not be mounted properly in this vehicle as there is no safe way to anchor the tether Confirm whether the child restraint system can be used with seat belts by reading the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions Before installing a child restraint system make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminated by using the ke...

Page 35: ...deactivation indicator light is illuminated when using a rear facing child restraint system Seating a child in a rear facing child restraint system that is installed on the passenger seat with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is extremely dangerous In an accident a air bag could inflate and cause serious injuries or even death to the child seated in the rear facin...

Page 36: ...ccupants use the seat belts l Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions carefully Depending on the type of child restraint system it may not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode however if it uses an upper tether it may not be mounted properly in this vehicle as there is no safe way to anchor the tether Confirm whether the child restraint system can be used wit...

Page 37: ...straint system is dangerous In a sudden stop or a collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions on belt routing to secure the seat just as you would with a child in it so that nobody is tempted to put a child in an improperly secured seat later on When not in use remove it from the vehicle or fa...

Page 38: ...htly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors NOTE The markings above the LATCH lower anchors indicate the locations of the LATCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child restraint system 3 Secure the child restraint system using BOTH LATCH lower anchors following the child restraint system manufacturer s instruction however if it uses an upper tether it may not be mounted properly in...

Page 39: ...ator light not illuminated is extremely dangerous In an accident a air bag could inflate and cause serious injuries or even death to the child seated in the rear facing child restraint system Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated using the key to turn the passenger air bag off Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors on page 2 43 Refer to Passenger Air Ba...

Page 40: ...s provide no protection to these parts of the body l Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle For some models a passenger air bag deactivation switch is provided This switch should be used to deactivate the passenger front and side air bags and also the passenger seat belt pretensioner system if a child restraint system is installed on the passenger seat Make sure t...

Page 41: ...talled on the passenger seat with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is extremely dangerous In an accident a air bag could inflate and cause serious injuries or even death to the child seated in the rear facing child restraint system Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated using the key to turn the passenger air bag off Ref...

Page 42: ...e outboard side of the seats impeding the added protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous Furthermore the bag could be cut open releasing the gas Never use seat covers on the seats Always keep the side air bag modules in your seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision Do not place luggage or other objects under the seats Placing luggage ...

Page 43: ...or near system components or wiring An Authorized Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of seats It is important to protect the air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy the driver seat slide position sensor and passenger seat weight sensors are not damaged and that the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection N...

Page 44: ...nsors Air bag seat belt pretensioner system warning light page 2 35 Side inflators and air bags Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light page 2 43 Passenger air bag deactivation switch page 2 39 Passenger seat weight sensors page 2 43 Passenger seat weight sensor control module Driver and passenger seat belt buckle switches page 2 47 Driver seat slide position sensor page 2 43 2 32 Essential...

Page 45: ...in moderate or severe frontal near frontal collisions qDriver Air Bag The driver s air bag is mounted in the steering wheels When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force the driver s air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel The driver s dual stage air bag controls air ba...

Page 46: ...board sides of the front seatbacks When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force the system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or front passenger s chest caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window In addition the front passenger side air...

Page 47: ...es constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position If any of these occur consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible The system may not work in an accident WARNING Never tamper with the air bag pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs Self servicing or tampering with the s...

Page 48: ...oner X 1 both sides No air bag and front seat belt pretensioner will be activated in a rear collision Driver air bag X Passenger air bag X 1 Side air bagí X 1 impact side only X The SRS air bag equipment is designed to deploy in a collision 1 The passenger front and side air bags and the seat belt pretensioner are designed to deploy depending on the condition of the total seated weight on the pass...

Page 49: ...rations are examples of front near front collisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment Impacts involving trees or poles Frontal offset impact to the vehicle Rear ending or running under a truck s tail gate Limitations to side collision detection The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy...

Page 50: ...Roll over 2 38 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags ...

Page 51: ...gories as described in the request form for the passenger air bag deactivation switch the appendix B to part 595 of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA l Infants less than one year old for all types of restraint but particularly the rear facing child restraint l Children aged 1 to 12 l People with certain medical conditions which according to his her physician could be adversely a...

Page 52: ...d side air bags and the also seat belt pretensioner system is also deactivated and the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated automatically when the total seated weight on the passenger seat is less than 30 kg 66 lb NOTE Have the passenger air bag deactivation switch inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any of these conditions occur l The passenger air bag deactivation...

Page 53: ...u will not leave the key in the passenger air bag deactivation switch Without advanced key Unintentional deactivation of the passenger air bag is dangerous In an accident the passenger will not be properly protected Serious injuries or even death could occur To avoid unintentional deactivation always use the same key to operate the passenger air bag deactivation switch and the ignition switch that...

Page 54: ... in the appropriate position according to your requirements 1 Insert the key into the passenger air bag deactivation switch and turn the key counterclockwise until the key points to ON 2 Remove the key 3 Make sure the air bag deactivation indicator light turns off after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position NOTE With advanced key After operating the passenger air bag deactivation switch...

Page 55: ... passenger seat The SAS unit is designed to prevent the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system from deploying if the total seated weight is less than approximately 30 kg 66 lbs To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the passenger air bag the system deactivates the passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt pretensioner system when l Ther...

Page 56: ...3 lbs or more OFF Ready Ready If the passenger air bag has been deactivated using the key the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light will remain illuminated as long you leave the passenger air bag turned off and the chart above no longer applies Refer to Passenger air bag deactivation switch on page 2 39 If the passenger seat belt is buckled the passenger air bag deactivation indicator lig...

Page 57: ... passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg 93 lbs could result in an air bag not deploying under the following conditions for example Ø Luggage or other items placed under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat and center console that push up the passenger seat bottom Ø The passenger seat occupant sits in a manner such that the occupant s entire weight is not pla...

Page 58: ...s washed Ø Liquids are spilled on the seat Ø The passenger seat is moved backward and it is pushed into luggage or other items placed behind it Ø Luggage or other items are placed between the passenger seat and center console Ø Any accessories which might increase the total seated weight on the passenger seat are attached to the passenger seat The passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pr...

Page 59: ...hicle s interior changes suddenly l The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds if the total seated weight on the passenger seat changes l You must deactivate the passenger air bag using the key page 2 39 and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer qDriver and Passenger Buckle Switches The buckle switches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat ...

Page 60: ... switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being driven qMaintenance The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance But if any of the following occurs take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible l The air bag system warning light flashes l The air bag system warning light remains illuminated l The air bag system warning light does not il...

Page 61: ...ear window pillars and along the roof edge containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous These parts contain essential air bag components The air bag could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these parts Dispose of the air bag properly Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely dangerous Unles...

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Page 63: ...1 When Warning Indicator Beep is Activated 3 22 Doors and Locks 3 23 Keys without Advanced Key 3 23 Keyless Entry System with Retractable Type Key í 3 24 Door Locks 3 30 Trunk Lid 3 33 Inside Trunk Release Lever 3 35 Power Windows 3 37 Fuel Filler Lid and Cap 3 40 Hood 3 42 Convertible Top Soft Top í 3 43 Convertible Top Power Retractable Hardtop í 3 48 Security System 3 63 Immobilizer System with...

Page 64: ...them in a place where your children will not find or play with them Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed Children may find these new kinds of keys to be an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls to operate or even make the vehicle move Radio waves from the advanced key may a...

Page 65: ...e key set detach this plate and store it in a safe place not in the vehicle for use if you need to make a replacement key Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place but not in the vehicle If your key is lost consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3 3 ...

Page 66: ... key Ø Get the advanced key wet Ø Disassemble the advanced key Ø Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight Ø Place heavy objects on the advanced key Ø Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner Ø Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key NOTE l Battery life is about one year Be sure to replace the battery as soon as you...

Page 67: ...ssemble Ø Never throw the battery into fire or water Ø Never deform or crush The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low l The KEY indicator light green flashes in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds after the engine is turned off l The system does not operate and the operation indicator light on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed l The system s...

Page 68: ...e the screwdriver to detach the cover 4 Remove the battery cap then remove the battery 5 Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up and then cover the battery with the battery cap 6 Close the cover 7 Reinsert the auxiliary key 3 6 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ...

Page 69: ...proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the advanced key is being carried NOTE When the battery power is low or in places where there are high intensity radio waves or noise the ope...

Page 70: ... the rear parcel shelf l Starting the engine may be possible even if the advanced key is outside of the vehicle and extremely close to a door and window however always start the engine from the driver s seat If the vehicle is started and driven away while the advanced key is not in the vehicle the vehicle will not restart after it is turned off and the ignition switch is turned to the Lock positio...

Page 71: ...ill flash twice NOTE l Confirm that both doors are securely locked l Both doors cannot be locked when any door is open l A beep sound is heard for confirmation when the doors are locked unlocked using the request switch If you prefer the beep sound can be turned off page 3 21 l The setting can be changed so that the doors are locked automatically without pressing the request switch page 3 21 Auto ...

Page 72: ...table hardtop The trunk lid can only be opened when the power retractable hardtop is fully opened closed Open close the power retractable hardtop completely before opening the trunk lid qStarting the Engine Ignition switch positions As there is no a traditional key some of the ignition switch functions are different Start knob LOCK Released The steering wheel locks to help protect against theft LO...

Page 73: ...e l Automatic transmission The ignition switch cannot be turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position when the shift lever is not in P ACC Accessory The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate NOTE The Advanced Keyless Entry System does not function in the ACC position and the doors will not lock unlock using the transmitter or request switches even if the advanced...

Page 74: ...pushing it on to the ignition switch 1 Make sure the advanced key is being carried 2 Occupants should fasten their seat belts 3 Make sure the parking brake is on 4 Depress the brake pedal 5 Manual transmission Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine Automatic transmission Put the vehicle in park P If you must restart the...

Page 75: ...n 10 seconds at a time If the engine stalls or fails to start wait 10 seconds before trying again Otherwise you may damage the starter and drain the battery 10 After starting the engine let it idle for about 10 seconds NOTE l In extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator l Whether the engine is cold or wa...

Page 76: ...pens the power windows It can also help you signal for attention Press the buttons slowly and carefully NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2 5 m 8 ft from the center of the vehicle but this may vary due to local conditions l The system does not operate when the auxiliary key is in the ignition switch l With the start knob installed in the LOCK position the system is...

Page 77: ...n l Confirm that both doors are locked visually or audibly by use of the double click Unlock button To unlock the driver s door press the unlock button A beep will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice To unlock both doors press the unlock button again within 3 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard NOTE Without theft deterrent system The hazard warning lights will ...

Page 78: ... pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle s alarm NOTE The panic button will work whether either door is open or closed Turning on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds and the following will occur l The horn sounds intermittently l The hazard warning lights flash NOTE However if the driver is too close to the ...

Page 79: ...Declaration of Conformity Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3 17 ...

Page 80: ...ine can be started with the auxiliary key refer to Ignition Switch page 5 2 Advanced Key Suspend Function If one key is left in the vehicle or trunk and the second key is used to lock the vehicle the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle or the trunk are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle The following are inoperable l Starting the engine using the start knob l Opera...

Page 81: ...a beep sound will be heard and the KEY warning light red will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed The KEY warning light red will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle l The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position the driver s door is open and the advanced...

Page 82: ...s dead l The advanced key is not within operational range l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal page 3 7 l A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operational range qAdvanced Key Left in trunk Warning Beep If the advanced key is left in the trunk compartment with both doors locked and the trunk lid closed a bee...

Page 83: ...oors or the trunk lid have been locked unlocked Activated Deactivated Autolock function 2 When both doors are closed and the advanced key is being carried and out of operational range both the doors automatically lock after 3 seconds Even if the driver is in the operational range both doors are locked automatically after about 30 seconds Deactivated Activated 1 When the autolock function is operat...

Page 84: ...hes Check whether the advanced key has been removed from the vehicle When locking the doors or closing the trunk the chime sounds for about 10 seconds Check whether the advanced key has not been left in the vehicle or the trunk When attempting to lock the doors a beep sound is heard Check whether the advanced key has been left in the vehicle Check whether a door is open When the KEY indicator ligh...

Page 85: ...nformation regarding keys and the prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents theft The keys operate all locks With keyless entry system Key code number plate Retractable type key Without keyless entry system Key code number plate A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set detach this plate and store it in a safe place not in the vehicle for use if you need to make a replacement ...

Page 86: ... doors and opens the power windows It can also help you signal for attention Press the buttons slowly and carefully CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter do not Ø Drop the transmitter Ø Get the transmitter wet Ø Disassemble the transmitter Ø Expose the transmitter to any kind of magnetic field Ø Expose the transmitter to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct s...

Page 87: ...efer to Opening the Power Windows from Outside page 3 38 The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed Lock button To lock the doors press the lock button To confirm that both doors have been locked press the lock button again within 5 seconds If they are closed and locked the horn will sound NOTE l Pressing the transmitter lock button to lock the doors while any door is open ...

Page 88: ...completely before opening the trunk lid l The trunk button is disabled when the trunk lid release lock out button inside the trunk is in the OFF position Refer to Remote Trunk Lid Release Lock Out on page 3 34 Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle s alarm NOTE The panic button will wor...

Page 89: ...ith the same type battery CR1620 or equivalent Ø Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions Ø Insulate the plus and minus terminals of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape Ø Never disassemble Ø Never throw the battery into fire and or water Ø Never deform or crush Replacing the transmitter battery 1 Unfold the key page 3 23 2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot and...

Page 90: ...detach from the transmitter qService If you have a problem with the keyless entry system consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer If your transmitter is lost or stolen bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States Changes...

Page 91: ...qDeclaration of Conformity Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3 29 ...

Page 92: ...hicle unattended Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous as children could lock themselves in a hot vehicle which could result in death Also a vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy target for thieves and intruders qLocking Unlocking with Key Either door can be locked unlocked with the key Turn the key toward the front to unlock toward the back to lock Unlock Lock qLocking Unlocking with Request...

Page 93: ...e door lock knob from the outside if the key is in the ignition switch l When locking the doors this way be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle qPower Door Locksí Vehicle lock out prevention With advanced key The vehicle lock out prevention feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle Both doors will automatically unlock if they are locked using the power door locks wi...

Page 94: ...k automatically when LOCK is pressed They all unlock when the unmarked part of the door lock switch is pressed Lock Unlock Locking unlocking with request switch with advanced key Both doors can be locked unlocked by operating the request switch on the front doors while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle refer to Operations Using Advanced Keyless Functions page 3 7 Locking unlocking with...

Page 95: ... the vehicle Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure Always keep the car from being a tempting place to play by latching the doors and the trunk and keeping the keys where children can not play with them Leaving children or animals unattended ...

Page 96: ...less Entry System page 3 24 Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release button NOTE With power retractable hardtop The trunk lid can only be opened when the power retractable hardtop is fully opened closed Open close the power retractable hardtop completely before opening the trunk lid Closing the trunk lid Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps sh...

Page 97: ... be operated To open the trunk lid when the switch is in the OFF position open the trunk with the key Inside Trunk Release Lever Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars parents should be aware that childr...

Page 98: ...g children or animals unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous Babies left sleeping and children who lock themselves in cars or trunks can die very quickly from heat prostration Do not leave your children or pets alone in a car at any time Do not leave the car or the trunk unlocked qOpening the Trunk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow The leve...

Page 99: ...e where your children will not find or play with them Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed qOperating the Power Windows Type A Manual opening closing To open the window to the desired position lightly hold down the switch To close the window to the desired position lightly pull up the switch Close Open Driver s wind...

Page 100: ...the Passenger Power Window Type B To open the window to the desired position hold down the switch To close the window to the desired position pull up the switch Close Open Passenger s window qOpening the Power Windows from Outsideí Both power windows can be opened from outside the vehicle after the doors are closed NOTE The power windows cannot be opened from outside the vehicle under the followin...

Page 101: ...owing the open windows are an even bigger invitation to a thief than leaving the doors unlocked The windows can be opened for ventilating the cabin before getting in the vehicle Press once then press again within 1 5 seconds and hold the unlock button on the transmitter After the doors are unlocked both windows open while the unlock button is pressed To stop the windows while opening release the b...

Page 102: ...ies Additionally use of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may result in fuel leak which could result in serious burns or death in an accident CAUTION Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel filler cap or an approved equivalent available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer The wrong cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel and emission control systems It may also cause ...

Page 103: ... light may illuminate when the cap is not tightened securely If the light remains on even after you have tightened the cap securely driven and restarted the engine several times it may indicate a different problem Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible NOTE The removed cap can be attached to the inner side of the lid during refueling to prevent fuel on the cap from dripping onto th...

Page 104: ...w to hold the hood open Clip Support rod qClosing the Hood WARNING Do not leave items in the engine compartment After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment do not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a fire leading to an unexpected accident 1 Check un...

Page 105: ...us way to ride During a sudden maneuver or collision you could be seriously injured or even killed Always keep your hands and fingers away from the fastening mechanisms when moving the convertible top It is dangerous to place your hands or fingers near the fastening mechanisms Your hands or fingers could be caught and injured by the mechanism CAUTION Remove leaves or other matter that may accumula...

Page 106: ... l Do not lower the convertible top when it s wet If the convertible top dries while folded it will deteriorate and shrink l Lowering the convertible top while it s wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger compartment l Do not raise or lower the convertible top in a strong wind as it could damage the convertible top or cause an unexpected accident qLowering the Convertible Top 1 Make su...

Page 107: ...g the rear glass lightly with your hand 8 After the convertible top has been folded down press the back end of the folded down convertible top until a click sound is heard then the front end Lightly rock the retracted convertible top to make sure it is securely locked 9 Raise the windblocker if it is needed NOTE The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when driv...

Page 108: ...owards the vehicle front Center edge NOTE To raise the convertible top from inside the vehicle use the convertible top s handles Convertible top s handles 6 Sitting in a seat grasp the convertible top s handles and press the convertible top against the windshield Move the top latch slowly to make sure the anchor engages with the striker then rotate the top latch to the lock position until a click ...

Page 109: ...ore if the top has become constricted it may be difficult to hook the top latch striker to the anchor l Make sure the convertible top is securely locked by pushing up on it If it still sounds loose rattles after being locked by the top latch have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer 7 Connect the rear window defroster coupler if it has been disconnected NOTE If the coupler was not plugged in...

Page 110: ...y operating switches in the vehicle When opening closing the hardtop the hardtop deck and window glass operate together The hardtop is stored in the storage area under the deck Top latch assembly Close switch Open switch Deck Indicator light Hardtop 3 48 Knowing Your Mazda í Some models Doors and Locks ...

Page 111: ...by the mechanism CAUTION Ø Do not drive with the hardtop partially opened this could damage the hardtop or cause an unexpected accident Ø Children should not be allowed to play with the open close switch Ø Do not place objects or cargo around the deck rear glass or the hardtop storage area Even small objects may interfere and cause damage Ø Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the hardtop I...

Page 112: ...ndicator Light When illuminated This notifies the driver that the hardtop is only partially open When flashing This indicates that the hardtop is being open closed During button operation When not illuminated This indicates that the hardtop is open closed fully NOTE If the operation indicator light flashes quickly there may be a system malfunction Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer qOperation Cond...

Page 113: ...tch outward to unlock Lock release button Top latch 6 Verify that the operation indicator light is illuminated and the lock is detached 7 Press and hold the open button until the hardtop opens completely NOTE l When the open switch is pressed a beep sound is heard l The hardtop keeps opening and the operation indicator light flashes while the open switch is pressed l If the switch is released whil...

Page 114: ...he parking brake with the brake pedal depressed 4 Start the Engine NOTE Do not open close the hardtop with the engine stopped Otherwise the vehicle s battery power could be depleted 5 Press and hold the close button until the hardtop closes completely NOTE l When the close switch is pressed a beep sound is heard l The hardtop keeps closing and the operation indicator light flashes while the close ...

Page 115: ... the deck opens 7 The hardtop comes out from under the deck 8 The hardtop closes 9 The deck closes NOTE l When the operation is finished a beep sound is heard and the operation indicator light illuminates l The power windows cannot be closed automatically Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3 53 ...

Page 116: ...nspected qThe Power Retractable Hardtop Does not Close If the hardtop cannot be closed electrically by pressing the close switch verify the power retractable hardtop operation conditions first Refer to Operation Conditions on page 3 50 If the power retractable hardtop cannot be closed even after the operation conditions are all met have it checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer If you are unable to...

Page 117: ...y and firmly set the parking brake 2 Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park P a manual transmission in Reverse R or 1 and turn off the engine 3 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position while depressing the brake pedal 4 Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it is needed WARNING Verify that the ignition switch is in the LOCK position before manually operating the hardtop Manually...

Page 118: ...are located underneath the deck Bolt 3 Use the eyebolt to get enough torque on the short leg of the Allen wrench and turn the Allen wrench 4 times counterclockwise Allen wrench Eyebolt 4 Disconnect the eyebolt from the Allen wrench leaving the Allen wrench in place and insert the threaded end of the eyebolt in the hole directly above the Allen socket and tighten it clockwise two full turns Eyebolt...

Page 119: ...se 8 Insert the threaded end of the eyebolt through the guide Guide Eyebolt 9 Press the eyebolt against the sector gear Sector gear Eyebolt Guide 10 Press and rotate the sector gear rearward to release the lock Sector gear Eyebolt Guide CAUTION When releasing the sector gear lock using the eyebolt make sure the eyebolt remains centered as you push it against the sector gear lock If the eyebolt sli...

Page 120: ...If the lock has not detached and the deck is forcefully lifted it could damage the deck Closing the hardtop CAUTION Ø The procedure should be done by at least two adults Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage Ø Some steps in the procedure require holding your body in a strained position for extended periods and if over exerted it could result in injury Ø Be very careful whe...

Page 121: ... Loop the center of the rope through the pin on the link twice so that it does not loosen Pin Rope Link NOTE Before closing the deck two small ropes need to be installed and tied into the trunk so that the deck does not pop up while driving and so that the deck can be raised for servicing by an Authorized Mazda Dealer 2 Route one end of the rope to the inside of the vehicle passing it through the ...

Page 122: ...ng it alone could result in injury or the deck lid mechanism being twisted which could damage it 5 Lightly pushing the deck downward pull the ropes to the rear along both sides of the trunk to hold the deck down NOTE Pull the ropes horizontally to the vehicle rear Rope 6 Lightly move the deck and verify that it is secured completely 7 Open the trunk using the key and tie the rope to the bracket an...

Page 123: ...sible WARNING Drive the vehicle at a speed of 40 km h 25 mph or lower before having the hardtop checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer The hardtop may open while the vehicle is being driven and cause an accident NOTE The trunk cannot be opened with the remote release button advanced keyless entry function and the keyless entry system as they are disabled when this emergency procedure is done qPower...

Page 124: ...er to have the system inspected A warning beep sound is heard when the open or close switch is released The hardtop is not fully opened or closed Press the switch until the open or close operation is completed A warning beep sound is heard continuously and the indicator light is illuminated while the vehicle is driven The hardtop has not completely opened or closed Continue to press the button unt...

Page 125: ...e the equipment Ø To avoid damage to the key do not Ø Drop the key Ø Get the key wet Ø Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field Ø Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight CAUTION Do not allow the following when starting the engine with the auxiliary key due to an advanced key dead battery or other malfunction Otherwise the signal from th...

Page 126: ...n case one is lost If an advanced key is lost consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible l If you lose an advanced key including auxiliary key an Authorized Mazda Dealer will reset the electronic codes of your remaining advanced keys including auxiliary keys and immobilizer system Bring all the remaining advanced keys including auxiliary keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset Star...

Page 127: ...Declaration of Conformity Knowing Your Mazda Security System 3 65 ...

Page 128: ...he advanced key to another place turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and then restart the engine l Signals from a TVor radio station or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone could interfere with your immobilizer system If you are using the proper advanced key and the engine fails to start check the security indicator light If the indicator light is flashing turn the ignition switch to...

Page 129: ... with an unrecognized key the engine will not start thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CAUTION Ø Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to...

Page 130: ...or come near the key NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code For this reason and to assure your safety obtaining a replacement key requires some waiting time They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer l Always keep a spare key in case one is lost If a key is lost contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible l If you lose a key an Authorized Mazda Dealer will reset ...

Page 131: ...Declaration of Conformity Knowing Your Mazda Security System 3 69 ...

Page 132: ...our immobilizer system If you are using the proper key and your engine fails to start check the security indicator light If it is flashing remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more then reinsert it and try starting the engine again If it does not start after 3 or more tries contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer l If the security indicator light flashes continuously while you are driving do n...

Page 133: ...ith the door lock switch l Opening a door by operating an inside door lock knob l Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle l Opening the trunk lid by operating the trunk lid release button If the system is triggered again the lights and horn will activate until a door is unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with the key or with the transmitter With advanced key The lights and horn can ...

Page 134: ...r even when the system is armed The alarm will not come on and the system will remain armed qTo Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off by any one of the following methods l Unlock a door with the key l Open the trunk lid with the key l Press the unlock button or press and hold the trunk button on the keyless entry system transmitter l With advanced key l Press a request switch on the do...

Page 135: ...wheel up and down to be certain it s locked before driving Mirrors qOutside Mirrors Check the mirror angles before driving Mirror type Flat type driver s side Flat surface mirror Convex type passenger side The mirror has single curvature on its surface WARNING Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in t...

Page 136: ...ing Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous Your rear view will be restricted and you could have an accident qRearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous It can block your view in the rearview mirror which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes Rearview mirror adjustment Before ...

Page 137: ...rear Night Day Day Night lever Auto dimming mirror The auto dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition switch is in the ON position Press the OFF button to cancel the automatic dimming function The indicator light will turn off To reactivate the automatic dimming function press the ON button The indicator light will illuminate Indicator light O...

Page 138: ...r Otherwise light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally Light sensor Light sensor l For information regarding the 3 buttons on the auto dimming mirror refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System page 5 61 3 76 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...

Page 139: ...3 Engine Exhaust Carbon Monoxide 4 4 Before Starting the Engine 4 5 Before Getting In 4 5 After Getting In 4 5 Driving Tips 4 6 Break In Period 4 6 Money Saving Suggestions 4 6 Hazardous Driving 4 7 Floor Mat 4 8 Rocking the Vehicle 4 8 Winter Driving 4 9 Driving In Flooded Area 4 10 Overloading 4 11 Driving on Uneven Road 4 12 Towing 4 13 Trailer Towing 4 13 4 1 ...

Page 140: ...n control system and or failures Ø Your vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 ethanol by volume Damage to your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation or if the gasoline contains any methanol Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly Ø Never add fuel system additives Never add cleaning agents other than those specified ...

Page 141: ...ot drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction Ø Do not coast with the ignition switch turned off Ø Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned off Ø Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes Ø Do not tamper with the emission control system All inspections and adjustments must be made by a qualified technician Ø Do not push start or pull start ...

Page 142: ...n death could occur Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling the engine Exhaust gas is dangerous When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time even in an open area exhaust gas which contains poisonous carbon monoxide could enter the cabin Loss of consciousness or even death could occur Clear snow from under...

Page 143: ... should be inspected See Maintenance Section 8 After Getting In l Are all doors closed and locked l Is the seat adjusted properly l Are the inside and outside mirrors adjusted l Is the steering wheel adjusted properly l Is each occupant s seat belt fastened l Check all gauges l Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position l Release the parking brake and make sure ...

Page 144: ...ns smoothly begin driving l Avoid fast starts l Keep the engine tuned Follow the maintenance schedule page 8 3 and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing l Use the air conditioner only when necessary l Slow down on rough roads l Keep the tires properly inflated l Do not carry unnecessary weight l Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving l Keep the wheels in...

Page 145: ... road surface You can still have an accident When driving on ice or in water snow mud sand or similar hazard l Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking l Avoid sudden braking and quick steering l If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS brake with the pedal by using a light up down motion Do not hold the pedal down constantly If your vehicle is equipped with ABS do not pump the brakes Cont...

Page 146: ...r mat Loose floor mat s will interfere with the foot pedal and could result in an accident When setting a floor mat position the floor mat so that its eyelets are inserted over the pointed end of the retention posts Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km h 35 mph and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle When the vehicle is stuck spinni...

Page 147: ... could result in the glass cracking qSnow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Do not go faster than 120 km h 75 mph while driving with snow tires Inflate snow tires 30 kPa 0 3 kgf cm2 4 3 psi more than recommended on the tire pressure label driver s door frame but never more than the maximum cold tire pressure shown on the tires Your vehicle is originally equipped with summer tires designed fo...

Page 148: ...horized Mazda Dealer Installing the chains 1 Secure the chains on the rear tires as tightly as possible Always follow the chain manufacturer s instructions 2 Retighten the chains after driving 1 2 1 km 1 4 1 2 mile Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to normal Driving with wet brakes is dangerous Incr...

Page 149: ...ght rating GVWR of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver s door frame Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage You can estimate the weight of your load by weighing the items or people before putting them in the vehicle Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips 4 11 ...

Page 150: ...itions l Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle l Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle Your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class leading performance and handling As a result the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and wheels can be damaged if driven through potholes or on rough uneven roads at exc...

Page 151: ...Trailer Towing The Mazda MX 5 is not designed for towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda MX 5 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 4 13 ...

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Page 153: ... 5 24 Dynamic Stability Control DSC í 5 25 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí 5 28 Instrument Cluster and Indicators 5 35 Meters and Gauges 5 35 Warning Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds 5 40 Warning Indicator Lights 5 40 Beep Sounds 5 53 Switches and Controls 5 55 Lighting Control 5 55 Turn and Lane Change Signals 5 57 Fog Lightsí 5 57 Windshield Wipers and Washer 5 58 Rear Window Defroster 5 59 Hor...

Page 154: ...key page 3 18 2 Make sure the start knob is in LOCK position 3 Remove the start knob by pulling it outward while pressing the buttons on both the left and right sides 4 Insert the auxiliary key in the ignition switch qIgnition Switch Positions With advanced key Without advanced key LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft Only in this position can the key be removed Manual Transmissi...

Page 155: ...ission It is important to place the key or start knob in the LOCK position even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or leaving the vehicle Leaving the key in other positions will disable some of the vehicle security systems and run the battery down Leaving the driver s seat without putting the ignition switch in LOCK position setting the parking brake and shifting the shift lever to ...

Page 156: ...stem This system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise 1 Occupants should fasten their seat belts 2 Make sure the parking brake is on 3 Depress the brake pedal 4 Manual transmission Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine Au...

Page 157: ... engine does not start the first time refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under Emergency Starting If the engine still does not start have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer page 7 20 Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use Should power assist fail you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake ped...

Page 158: ...ng could result in a serious accident Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected qParking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver s seat always put the key or start knob to LOCK position set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transmission or in 1 or R with a manual transmission It is important to place the key or start knob in the LOCK ...

Page 159: ...rking brake is fully released 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 depress or that it may go closer to the floor In either case it will take longer to stop the vehicle 1 With the engine stopped open the hood and...

Page 160: ...ear a chattering noise from the brake system This is normal when the ABS operates Continue to depress the brake pedal without pumping the brakes WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed tailgating following another vehicle too closely driving on ice and snow and hydroplaning reduced tire friction and road ...

Page 161: ...lluminated Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous When both lights are illuminated the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances qBrake Assist with DSC vehicles During emergency br...

Page 162: ...oon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Manual Transmission Operation qManual Transmission Shift Pattern 5 speed transmission 6 speed transmission Neutral position Neutral position The vehicle is equipped with either a 5 speed or 6 speed manual transmission The shift pattern for each is shown above Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting then release ...

Page 163: ...en shifting gears Also do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage Ø Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the gear lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear This could lead to the accidental selection of 2nd gear which can result in damage to the transmission Ø Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shift...

Page 164: ...38 mph 56 km h 35 mph 5 to 6 68 km h 42 mph Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade downshift before the engine starts to overwork This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed On a steep downgrade downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life 5 12 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ...

Page 165: ... driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the transmission to shift gears Even if you intend to use the automatic transmission functions as a traditional automatic you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the e...

Page 166: ... or brakes are on WARNING If the engine is running faster than idle do not shift from N or P into a driving gear It s dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running faster than idle If this is done the vehicle could move suddenly causing an accident or serious injury Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle Shifting into N while driving is dangerous Engine brakin...

Page 167: ...mission vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the rear wheels much like a manual transmission when more control is desired To change to manual shift mode shift the lever from D to M NOTE Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle with no damage occurring to the transmission To return to automatic shift mode shift the lever from M...

Page 168: ...UP switches toward you once with your fingers UP switches WARNING Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers or thumbs on the steering shift switches Putting your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous If the driver s air bag were to deploy in a collision your hands could be impacted causing injury NOTE l When driving slowly...

Page 169: ...ing your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous If the driver s air bag were to deploy in a collision your hands could be impacted causing injury NOTE l When driving at high speeds the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed l During deceleration the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed l When depressing the...

Page 170: ...duced to the following Gear Vehicle speed M6 M5 47 km h 29 mph M5 M4 38 km h 23 mph M4 M3 20 km h 12 mph M3 M2 15 km h 9 mph M2 M1 12 km h 7 mph NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower the gears shift down automatically Gear Vehicle speed M6 M5 190 km h 118 mph M6 M4 125 km h 77 mph M5 ...

Page 171: ...at a constant speed and the accelerator pedal is heavily depressed l The vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed Gear position indicator Direct mode indicator NOTE Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the vehicle speed In addition because direct mode is canceled released depending on the rate of acceleration or if the accelerator is fully depressed use of...

Page 172: ...using the brakes only occasionally to prevent them from overheating Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable you can still steer but it requires more physical effort If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CAUTION Never hold the steering whee...

Page 173: ...sed and the cruise control system is activated Cruise Set Indicator Light Green The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set qActivation Deactivation To activate the system press the ON OFF switch The cruise main indicator light illuminates To deactivate the system press the switch again The cruise main indicator light turns off WARNING Keep the ON OFF switch off when c...

Page 174: ...ehicle speed drops below 30 km h 19 mph when cruise is activated such as when climbing a steep grade qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures To increase speed using cruise control switch Press up the cruise control RES switch and hold it Your vehicle will accelerate Release the switch at the speed you want Cruise control switch Your vehicle has a tap up feature that allows yo...

Page 175: ...urrent speed in decrements of 1 6 km h 1 mph by a momentary tap of the cruise control SET switch Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1 6 km h 1 mph for each tap qTo Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km h 19 mph If some other method besides the ON OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed such as applying the brake pedal and the system is still activated the most recent set speed ...

Page 176: ...m to spin and lose traction WARNING Do not rely on the traction control system as a substitute for safe driving The traction control system TCS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed tailgating following another vehicle too closely and hydroplaning reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface You can still have an accident Use snow tires or...

Page 177: ...when the TCS is on Dynamic Stability Control DSC í The Dynamic Stability Control DSC automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as ABS and TCS to help control side slip when driving on slippery surfaces or during sudden or evasive maneuvering enhancing vehicle safety Refer to ABS page 5 8 and TCS page 5 24 WARNING Do not rely on the dynamic stability control ...

Page 178: ...o an Authorized Mazda Dealer qDSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position It also illuminates when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS DSC is switched off page 5 27 If the light stays on when the TCS DSC is not switched off take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer The dynamic stability control may have a mal...

Page 179: ...f the TCS DSC l If the TCS DSC is off when the engine is turned off it automatically activates when the ignition switch is turned on l Leaving the TCS DSC on will provide the best stability When the TCS DSC is off the TCS DSC does not activate but the brake LSD Limited Slip Differentials function remains l If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held for a second or more the TCS DSC system may become...

Page 180: ...le Tire pressure sensors NOTE When the ambient temperature is low due to seasonal changes tire temperatures are also lower When the tire temperature decreases the air pressure decreases as well The TPMS warning light may illuminate more frequently Visually inspect the tires daily before driving and check tire pressures monthly with a tire pressure gauge When checking tire pressures use of a digita...

Page 181: ...ssure telltale Ø Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehi...

Page 182: ...r perform sudden maneuvering or braking Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station Do n...

Page 183: ... warning light illuminates due to a drop in tire air pressure make sure to check and adjust the tire air pressures l After adjusting the tire air pressures it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to turn off If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km h 16 mph for 10 minutes and then verify that it turns off l Tires lose air naturally ov...

Page 184: ... tire is punctured the flat tire warning light also illuminates and a beep sound will be heard for approximately 30 seconds Refer to Vehicle with run flat tires on page 7 3 qSystem Error Activation When the TPMS warning light flashes there may be a system malfunction Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer A system error activation may occur in the following cases l When there is equipment or a device ...

Page 185: ... 3 After about 15 minutes drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km h 16 mph for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tires the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will flash because the sensor ID signal code would not have been registered If this happens park the veh...

Page 186: ... is purchased For purchase of a tire pressure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer l When reinstalling a previously removed tire pressure sensor to a wheel replace the grommet seal between valve body sensor and wheel for the tire pressure sensor 5 34 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ...

Page 187: ...onomy Display Outside Temperature Display and Selector page 5 36 Tachometer page 5 37 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge page 5 38 Fuel Gauge page 5 38 Dashboard Illumination page 5 39 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge page 5 39 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators 5 35 ...

Page 188: ...rature Trip meter A Odometer Odometer Odometer Odometer Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven Trip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips One is recorded in trip meter A and the other is recorded in trip meter B For instance trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin and trip meter B can record the distance from whe...

Page 189: ...ess the selector for more than 1 second After pressing the selector L 100 km mpg will be displayed for about 1 minute before the fuel economy is recalculated and displayed Outside temperature display This mode displays the outside temperature NOTE l Temperature unit change function í To change the outside temperature display from Fahrenheit F to Centigrade C press and hold the selector for several...

Page 190: ... gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position 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 possible Low fuel warning light NOTE l After refueling it may require some time for the needle to stabilize In addition the needle may deviate while dri...

Page 191: ...low steps 1 through 3 1 Turn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level page 8 19 If it s low add oil 2 Start the engine 3 If the needle still doesn t move have your vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer CAUTION Don t run the engine if the oil pressure is low It could result in extensive engine damage qDashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on rotate the knob to adjust th...

Page 192: ...cator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5 42 Charging System Warning Light 5 43 Check Engine Light 5 44 ABS Warning Light 5 42 Air Bag Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5 44 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 45 Seat Belt Warning Light Beep 5 45 5 40 Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...

Page 193: ...ning Light Red KEY Indicator Light Green 5 49 Security Indicator Light 5 51 Headlight High Beam Indicator Light 5 51 Shift Position Indicator Light 5 51 TCS DSC Indicator Light 5 52 DSC OFF Indicator Light 5 52 Cruise Main Indicator Light Amber Cruise Set Indicator Light Green 5 52 Turn Signal Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 5 53 Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds 5 41 ...

Page 194: ...ke system inspected as soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible Drivi...

Page 195: ...t and brake warning light illuminated Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous When both lights are illuminated the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances qCharging System Warning...

Page 196: ...Air Bag Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag seat belt pretensioner system is working properly the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked The warning light turns off after a specified period of time A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes constantly illuminates or does no...

Page 197: ... ignition switch is turned to the ON position The warning light will not illuminate and the beep sound will not be heard Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate or restore the seat belt minder Driver seated Passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function If the driver s seat belt is not fa...

Page 198: ... cushion on the passenger seat The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference l When a small child sits on the passenger seat it is possible that neither the warning light nor the warning beep operate qDoor Ajar Warning Light This warning light illuminates when any door or the trunk is not securely closed Close the door or the trunk securel...

Page 199: ...en maneuvering or braking Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station Do not ignore the ...

Page 200: ...ight illuminates due to a drop in tire air pressure make sure to check and adjust the tire air pressures l After adjusting the tire air pressures it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to turn off If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km h 16 mph for 10 minutes and then verify that it turns off l Tires lose air naturally over time an...

Page 201: ...stem malfunction Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer qFlat Tire Warning Lightí This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Warning light illuminates Warning beep sounds If the tire pressures decrease extremely after the TPMS warning light has illuminated or if a tire is punctured the flat tire warning light also illuminates and a beep sound...

Page 202: ...returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed from the vehicle It will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle l The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position the driver s door is open and the advanced key is removed from the vehicle l The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position and all the doors are close...

Page 203: ...mmobilizer system is disarmed and the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off If the engine does not start with the correct ignition key and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing the system may have a malfunction Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer qHeadlight High Beam Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things l The high beam headlights are on l T...

Page 204: ...attery is disconnected or a fuse is replaced the DSC will be inoperable In this case the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS DSC indicator light illuminates To make the DSC operable do the following procedure with the battery connected 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 2 Turn the steering clockwise fully then turn it counterclockwise fully 3 Make sure the DSC OFF indicator turn...

Page 205: ... ON position a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds If the driver s seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km h 12 mph a beep sound will be heard again for a specified period of time Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light Beep on page 5 45 qIgnition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position with the key inserted a continuous b...

Page 206: ...imately 30 seconds Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System on page 5 28 qAdvanced Keyless Warning with Advanced Key Warning indicators for the advanced key such as the advanced key removed from vehicle warning use a beep sound and warning indicator lights in the instrument cluster Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on page 3 19 5 54 Driving Your Mazda í Some models Warning Indicator Lights and Beep...

Page 207: ...on fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary NOTE If the headlights flicker or the brightness weakens the bulb life may be depleted and a replacement is necessary Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer qLights On Remi...

Page 208: ...ed to be on and the lever will return to the normal position when released OFF Flashing qDaytime Running Lights Canada In Canada vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation For that reason the daytime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the parking brake is applied 5 56 ...

Page 209: ...or flashes and hold it there It will return to the off position when released NOTE If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out Fog Lightsí Use this switch to turn on the fog lights They help you to see as well as to be seen To turn the fog lights on rotate the fog light switch to the position The headlight switch must b...

Page 210: ... spraying the washer fluid NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades the wiper motor is protected from motor breakdown overheating and possible fire by a circuit breaker This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades but only for about 5 minutes If this happens turn off the wiper switch and park off the right of way and remove the snow and ice After 5 minutes turn on...

Page 211: ...and thin ice from the rear window The ignition switch must be in the ON position Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster the indicator light will illuminate Press the switch again to turn it off Indicator light CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface They may damage the defroster grid inside the window NOTE...

Page 212: ...that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash NOTE l The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on l Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law 5 60 Driving Your...

Page 213: ... doors manufactured before April 1 1982 Using these garage door openers can increase the risk of serious injury or death For further information contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or www homelink com or your Authorized Mazda Dealer Always check the areas surrounding garage doors and gates for people or obstructions before programming or during operation of the HomeLink system Programming or operat...

Page 214: ...dividually selected and programmed using the transmitters for current on market devices as follows 1 Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons buttons one and three releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step 1 to program a second and or third hand held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLi...

Page 215: ...nk button Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons begin with Programming step 2 Do not repeat step 1 For questio...

Page 216: ...e HomeLink system To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button DO NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink button proceed with Programming step 2 qErasing Programmed HomeLink Buttons To erase the existing programming from all three op...

Page 217: ...itch Operationí 6 56 AUX Mode Auxiliary input 6 58 Safety Certification 6 60 Bluetooth Hands Free 6 61 Bluetooth Hands Freeí 6 61 Basic Bluetooth Hands Free Operation 6 64 Convenient Use of the Hands Free System 6 68 Hands Free Telephone Setting 6 73 When Bluetooth Hands Free cannot be used 6 78 Safety Certification 6 78 Mazda Bluetooth Hands Free Customer Service 6 79 Interior Equipment 6 80 Sunv...

Page 218: ... Position Use the outside air position in normal conditions The recirculated air position should be used only when driving on dusty roads or for quick cooling of the interior qParking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather open the windows to let warm air escape then run the climate control system qNot Using for a Long Period Run the air conditioner...

Page 219: ...ating the vent Opening closing vents The two outside vents can be opened and closed with center button NOTE When using the air conditioner mist may come out from the vents This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6 3 ...

Page 220: ...fortable by using the OPEN MODE when opening the roof Dashboard Vents Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Dashboard Vents OPEN MODE Dashboard and Floor Vents OPEN MODE Floor Vents OPEN MODE 6 4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System ...

Page 221: ...pe and automatic type climate control systems are explained separately Check your vehicle s climate control type and read the appropriate pages Manual Type page 6 6 Automatic Type page 6 11 Type A Type B Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6 5 ...

Page 222: ...ontrol dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold Fan control dial Slow Fast Turn the dial to adjust to the desired fan speed Turning the dial clockwise increases the fan speed Turning the dial counterclockwise decreases the fan speed 6 6 Interior Comfort í Some models Climate Control System ...

Page 223: ...on other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold position the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air mode and the A C turns on automatically If A C is not desired press the A C switch to turn it off If recirculated air mode is not desired press the air intake selector to switch to outside air mode Air intake selector This switch controls the source of air entering...

Page 224: ...er air is desired at face level set the mode selector dial at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort l The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position l In the or position the air conditioner is automatically turned on however the indicator light does not illuminate and...

Page 225: ... dial to the desired speed qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1 Set the mode selector dial to the position 2 Set the temperature control dial to the desired position 3 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed WARNING Do not defog the windshield using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position is...

Page 226: ...he desired position 4 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed 5 Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A C switch NOTE One of the functions of the air conditioner is dehumidifying the air and to use this function the temperature does not have to be set to cold Therefore set the temperature control dial to the desired position hot or cold and turn on the air conditioner when you want to ...

Page 227: ...Temperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector A C switch Type A Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector A C switch Type B Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6 11 í Some models ...

Page 228: ...the dial OFF position To turn off the system set the dial to OFF Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode page 6 4 AUTO position The airflow mode automatically adjusts to the selected temperature Except AUTO position The desired airflow position can be selected by turning the dial NOTE With the airflow mode set to position and the temperature control dial set at a medi...

Page 229: ... WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up Your vision will be hampered which could lead to a serious accident qOperation of Automatic Air Conditioning 1 Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position 2 Set the air intake selector to the outside air position indicator light turned off 3 ...

Page 230: ... position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up Your vision will be hampered which could lead to a serious accident NOTE Use the temperature control dial to increase the air flow temperature and defog the windshield more quickly qSunlight Temperature Sensor The automatic air conditioner function measures inside and outside temperatures and sunlight It then sets temp...

Page 231: ...ll CAUTION To prevent damage to the antenna remove it before entering a car wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance NOTE When leaving your vehicle unattended we recommend that you remove the antenna and store it inside the vehicle qSatellite Radio Antennaí The satellite radio antenna receives SIRIUS signals Interior Comfort Audio System 6 15 í Some models ...

Page 232: ... NOTE l To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the audio system on for a long period of time when the engine is not running l If a cellular phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle it could cause noise to occur from the audio system however this does not indicate that the system has been damaged qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as bu...

Page 233: ...t is possible to receive both the direct signal and the reflected signal at the same time This causes a slight delay in reception and may be heard as a broken sound or a distortion This problem may also be encountered when in close proximity to the transmitter Reflected wave Direct Flutter Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buil...

Page 234: ...nger Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold the CD or optical components prism and lens in the CD player In dash CD changer may become clouded with condensation At this time the CD will eject immediately when placed in the unit A clouded CD can be corrected simply by wiping it with a soft cloth Clouded optical components will clear naturally in abo...

Page 235: ...isc with rough edges is used proper setting will not be possible and the CD player In dash CD changer will not play the CD In addition the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball point pen or pencil as shown below To remove the rough edges rub the side of the pen or pencil against the inner and outer perimeter of the CD l When driving over un...

Page 236: ... ejects the CD if the CD is inserted upside down Also dirty and or defective CDs may be ejected l An 8 cm 3 in CD cannot be played in the CD player even if an 8 cm 3 in CD adapter is used An 8 cm 3 in CD cannot be played in the In dash CD changer even if an 8 cm 3 in CD adapter is used l Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD player In dash CD changer l Do not insert any disc with a peel off seal ...

Page 237: ... the MP3 format containing both header frames and data frames l This unit can play multi session recorded discs that have up to 40 sessions l This unit can play MP3s with sampling frequencies of 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz l This unit can play MP3 files that have been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to 320 kbps Nonetheless to insure enjoyment of music with consistent sound quality it is recommended...

Page 238: ...of characters that can be used for file names is as follows However this unit will only display up to 32 characters including the file extension mp3 Maximum number of characters in a file name including a separator and the three letters of the file extension ISO9660 level 1 12 ISO9660 level 2 31 Joliet extended format 64 Romeo extended format 128 English one byte characters capitalized only and un...

Page 239: ...ize Bit rate Refers to the volume of data per second expressed in bps bits per second Generally the larger the number of the transfer bit rate when compressing an MP3 file the more information regarding musical reproduction it carries and therefore the better the sound quality Packet writing A general term for the method similar to that used for floppy discs or hard drives of recording the require...

Page 240: ...his unit plays files with the wma file extension as a WMA file Do not use the WMA file extension for files other than WMA files It may cause noise or a malfunction l In a WMA file the track name artist name and album name are recorded with data called WMA Tag and the information can be displayed l WMA files which do not comply with the specific standard may not be played correctly or its file and ...

Page 241: ... Clock page 6 30 Operating the Radio page 6 32 Operating the Satellite Radio page 6 34 Operating the Compact Disc CD Player page 6 46 Operating the In Dash CD Changer page 6 50 Operating the Auxiliary jack page 6 54 Error Indications page 6 55 Interior Comfort Audio System 6 25 ...

Page 242: ...off NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the audio system on for a long period of time when the engine is not running Volume adjustment To adjust the volume turn the power volume dial Turn the power volume dial to the right to increase volume to the left to decrease it Audio sound adjustment 1 Press the audio control dial to select the function The selected function will ...

Page 243: ...ass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON 12Hr Flashing 24Hr Flashing Bose Sound System equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right OFF ON 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 lef...

Page 244: ...n vehicle speed and decreases as vehicle speed decreases Select the desired ALC mode Mode Volume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum Turn the audio control dial to select ALC OFF or ALC LEVEL1 7 modes The selected mode will be indicated AudioPilot 2 Bose Sound System equipped model AudioPilot 2 automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level of noise entering ...

Page 245: ...latch on the roof and while the adjustment is being done the audio is muted for about 1 5 sec and then fades in AudioPilot 2 is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation BEEP setting The beep sound when operating the audio system can be set on or off Time adjustment Rotating the audio control dial switches the display between 12 and 24 hour clock time page 6 30 Interior Comfort Audio System 6 29 ...

Page 246: ...s heard The clock s current time will flash 2 To advance the hours press the hour set button To advance the minutes press the minute set button while the time is flashing 3 Press the clock button again to start the clock NOTE l When the clock button is released the seconds are reset to 00 l If the power supply to the unit is interrupted if the fuse blows or the vehicle s battery is disconnected th...

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Page 248: ...nal becomes weak reception automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise and the ST indicator will go out Tuning The radio has the following tuning methods Manual Seek Scan Preset channel and Auto memory tuning The easiest way to tune stations is to set them on preset channels NOTE If the power supply is interrupted fuse blows or the battery is disconnected the preset channels will b...

Page 249: ...he station frequency and the channel number will be displayed NOTE If the power supply is interrupted fuse blows or the battery is disconnected the preset channels will be erased Auto memory tuning This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known Additional AM FM stations can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels Press and hold the auto me...

Page 250: ... number button Channel preset buttons Channel preset buttons Satellite button Manual tuning dial Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display Channel number Channel name Category name Artist name Song title ID code Preset channel number Bank number Error signs 6 34 Interior Comfort í Some models Audio System ...

Page 251: ...vered to listeners coast to coast via satellite That means channels of completely commercial free music plus more channels of news sports and entertainment from names like CNBC Discovery SCI FI Channel A E House of Blues E NPR Speed vision and ESPN SIRIUS is live dynamic entertainment completely focused on listeners Every minute of every day of every week will be different All commercial free musi...

Page 252: ...IUS online at WWW siriusradio com and click on the Join button When you call the SIRIUS Customers Care number you have two options available 1 The full package which allows you access to all SIRIUS content except pay per view 2 The family package which allows access to certain channels Please see the website www sirius com for details Please have the following information ready when attempting to ...

Page 253: ...the initialization display it may take as long as 12 seconds to receive channel 184 When the SIRIUS mode is switched to another mode or when the power is turned off the present channel which is being received is stored as the last channel Channel selection Turning the manual tuning dial allows you to select the desired receiving channel l Turn the knob clockwise Channel Up l Turn the knob counterc...

Page 254: ... to normal display SR bank number text e g channel name NOTE Six stations can be stored in each bank SR1 SR2 and SR3 for convenient access to your favorite stations Preset channel call up Press and release the channel preset button SR bank number CH preset number channel number appears When the preset button is pressed during text mode its channel number is displayed first for three second and the...

Page 255: ...o display mode the mode changes to the channel number display mode Channel name display l When the text button is pressed while in channel number display mode it changes to channel name display mode l There are short eight fixed characters and long names for the channel name l The long name is displayed first and three seconds later the short name is displayed If there is no short name the long na...

Page 256: ... the first part of the artist s name l If there is no artist s name NO ARTIST is displayed Song title display l When the text button is pressed while in artist name display mode it changes to the song title display mode l To display the rest of the characters of the song title press and hold the text button TEXT The display scrolls the next ten characters Press and hold the text button TEXT again ...

Page 257: ...sed NOTE l If the channel is changed the instant replay buffer data is deleted l After turning on the power and switching to SIRIUS digital satellite radio mode the instant replay mode is not available for several seconds after changing channels Displaying the SIRIUS ID ESN When the ESN button is pressed for 1 5 seconds or longer a 12 digit Electronic Serial Number ESN for the SIRIUS tuner is disp...

Page 258: ...button 5 hold both buttons together for 1 5 seconds 2 ENTER PIN appears for three seconds which indicates that it is in code input mode 3 SR1 appears which indicates that it is ready for code input 4 Input the registered ID code using channel preset buttons 1 4 Example When the registered ID code is 2323 input 2323 At this time SR1 2323 is displayed Press 1 for the first digit 2 for the second 3 f...

Page 259: ... code input mode 4 SR1 appears which indicates that it is ready for code input Registered ID code input 5 Input the registered ID code using channel preset buttons 1 4 Example If the registered ID code is 2323 input 2323 At this time SR1 2323 is displayed Registered ID code input determination 6 Determine the code which has been input by pressing the scan button 7 If it does not match the register...

Page 260: ...ode input has been completed 9 SR1 100 appears which indicates that the parental lock is off At this time sound is heard NOTE l If an ID code is not input for ten seconds Err is displayed and it returns to the former display l Channel preset buttons 1 2 3 4 and the scan button are used for input of the ID code Buttons 5 and 6 cannot be used Error signs 1 Depending on the surrounding conditions suc...

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Page 262: ...ing the CD Insert the CD into the slot label side up The auto loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play NOTE There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the CD Ejecting the CD Press the CD eject button to eject the CD Playback Press the CD play button to start play when a CD is in the unit If a CD is not in the unit when the CD play button is...

Page 263: ...g playback to play the current track repeatedly RPT is displayed 2 Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback During MP3 WMA CD playback Track repeat 1 Press the repeat button during playback to play the current track repeatedly After TRACK RPT is displayed RPT is displayed 2 To cancel the repeat playback press the button again after 3 seconds Folder repeat 1 Press the repeat button duri...

Page 264: ...g name ID3 Tag Artist name ID3 Tag Folder number File number File number Elapsed time NOTE MP3 WMA CD This unit can only read English including numerals one byte characters Depending on the CD writing software used proper display may not be possible Display scroll Only 13 characters can be displayed at one time To display the rest of the characters of a long title press and hold the text button Th...

Page 265: ...played it means that there is some CD malfunction Check the CD for damage dirt or smudges and then properly reinsert If the message appears again take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service Interior Comfort Audio System 6 49 ...

Page 266: ... file types differs depending on how the disc was recorded Inserting the CD The CD must be label side up when inserting The auto loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play NOTE The CD will begin playback automatically after insertion A CD cannot be inserted while the display reads WAIT A beeping sound can be heard during this waiting time There will be a short lapse before play begins while ...

Page 267: ...s heard The DISC OUT display flashes 2 Press the channel preset button for the desired CD number for less than 5 seconds after the beep sound is heard 3 Pull out the CD Multiple ejection 1 Press and hold the CD eject button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard The DISC OUT display flashes 2 Pull out the CD then the next CD will be ejected NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting with the one...

Page 268: ...ayback NOTE If the unit is left in scan normal playback will resume where scan was selected Repeat playback During music CD playback 1 Press the repeat button during playback to play the current track repeatedly RPT is displayed 2 Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback During MP3 WMA CD playback Track repeat 1 Press the repeat button during playback to play the current track repeated...

Page 269: ...lbum name Artist name Disc number Track number Elapsed time MP3 WMA CD File name Folder name Album name ID3 Tag Song name ID3 Tag Artist name ID3 Tag Disc number File number Elapsed time Disc number Folder number File number NOTE MP3 WMA CD This unit can only read English including numerals one byte characters Depending on the CD writing software used proper display may not be possible Display scr...

Page 270: ... reinsert If the message appears again take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service qOperating the Auxiliary jack You can connect portable audio units or similar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle s speakers refer to Auxiliary Input page 6 58 6 54 Interior Comfort Audio System ...

Page 271: ...e to an Authorized Mazda Dealer Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly If the error indication does not disappear consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CD is defective Insert another CD properly If the error indication does not disappear consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Interior Comfort Audio System 6 55 ...

Page 272: ...en the CD being played is ejected and the audio unit is turned off Without Bluetooth Hands Free With Bluetooth Hands Free Voice recognition hands free switch NOTE l The voice recognition hands free switch is operable with the audio unit turned off l Mazda has installed this system to prevent distraction while driving the vehicle and using audio controls on the dashboard Always make safe driving yo...

Page 273: ...ck to listen to music or audio over the vehicle s speakers Change the audio source to AUX mode page 6 58 qSeek Switch When listening to the radio or SIRIUS digital satellite radio Pull up or press down the seek switch the radio switches to the next previous stored station in the order that it was stored 1 6 Pull up or press down the seek switch for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard to se...

Page 274: ...liary jack WARNING Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle Adjusting the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident Always adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped Do not allow...

Page 275: ...he accessory socket l Insert the plug to the auxiliary jack securely l Insert or remove the plug with the plug perpendicular to the auxiliary jack hole l Insert or remove the plug by holding its base To listen to a portable audio unit 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position 2 Insert the connection plug into the auxiliary jack 3 Press the power volume dial to turn the audio system on 4...

Page 276: ...rity to operate this equipment NOTE For CD player section This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for...

Page 277: ...pocket the phone calls can be made through your mobile service without taking out and handling the mobile telephone CAUTION The types of mobile phones which can be connected to the hands free unit are limited so before purchasing or changing your mobile phone model consult Mazda Bluetooth Hands Free Customer Service or visit www MazdaUSA com bluetooth for a complete list of compatible phones Mobil...

Page 278: ...ands Free switch Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands Free can be used for such things as making calls or hanging up using the voice recognition hands free switch on the steering wheel Voice recognition hands free switch Voice Recognition Hands Free switch operations A short press or a long press of the voice recognition hands free switch is used to operate the system as follows l Short press Press ...

Page 279: ...ognized depending on the voice If the voice commands are not recognized correctly repeat the commands in a louder voice at a natural pace as if speaking to another person l Dialects or different wording other than hands free prompts cannot be recognized by voice recognition Speak in the wording specified by the voice commands Please be aware that the voice recognition may error despite following t...

Page 280: ...stration is maintained Phonebook records are not cleared but each language has a separate phonebook Therefore entries created in one language will need to be re entered in the phonebook of the new language l Do these steps before you start driving These less used functions are too distracting to undertake while driving until you are fully familiar with the system Method 1 1 Press the voice recogni...

Page 281: ...to seven Bluetooth equipped mobile telephones can be programmed to the vehicle NOTE l A mobile telephone can be programmed only when the vehicle is parked If the vehicle starts to move the pairing procedure will end Programming is dangerous while driving pair up your device before you start driving Park the car in a safe place before programming l Since the communication range of a Bluetooth equip...

Page 282: ...r the phone Example Stan s phone NOTE Speak a programmed phone tag within 10 seconds If more than two mobile telephones are to be programmed they cannot be programmed with the same or similar phone tag 19 Prompt Adding XXXXXX Ex Stan s phone Phone tag Is this correct 20 Say Beep Yes 21 Prompt Assign a priority for this phone between 1 and 7 where 1 is the phone used most often 22 Say Beep 1 Speak ...

Page 283: ... made When No is spoken the procedure returns to Step 3 NOTE The Dial command and a telephone number can be combined Ex In Step 2 say Dial 123 4567 then Steps 3 and 4 can be skipped qReceiving an incoming call 1 Prompt Incoming call press the phone button to answer 2 To accept the call press the voice recognition hands free switch with a short press To reject the call press the voice recognition h...

Page 284: ...iving and you may make too many errors to be effective 1 Press the voice recognition hands free switch with a short press 2 Say Beep Phone book 3 Prompt Select one of the following new entry edit list names delete or erase all or say cancel to return to main menu 4 Say Beep New entry 5 Prompt Name please 6 Say Beep XXXXX Ex Mary s phone Say a voice tag for the name registered 7 Prompt Adding XXXXX...

Page 285: ...ase 4 Say Beep XXXXX Ex John s phone Say a voice tag registered in the phone book 5 Prompt Calling XXXXX Ex John s phone XXXX Ex at home Is this correct Voice tag and phone number location registered in phone book 6 Say Beep Yes 7 Prompt Dialing NOTE The Call command and the voice tag can be combined Ex In Step 2 say Call John s phone then Steps 3 and 4 can be skipped qRedialing function Redialing...

Page 286: ...call to Hands Free system Call waiting A call can be interrupted to receive an incoming call from a third party Call interrupt A call can be switched to a new incoming call Press the voice recognition hands free switch with a short press NOTE l To refuse an incoming call press the voice recognition hands free switch with a long press l After receiving a new incoming call the previous call is place...

Page 287: ...r New number please NOTE If there was no previous phone number registered to a location Ex Work the prompt will only read out Number please 12 Say Beep XXXXXXXXXXX Ex 666 1234 Say the new phone number to be registered 13 Prompt XXXXXXXXXXX Ex 666 1234 The new phone number to be registered Is this correct 14 Say Beep Yes 15 Prompt Number changed Would you like to call this number edit another entry...

Page 288: ...nds Free system phone book Do you want to continue 8 Say Beep Yes 9 Prompt Please wait erasing the Hands Free system phone book 10 Prompt Hands Free system phone book erased returning to main menu Read out of names registered to the Bluetooth Hands Free phone book The Bluetooth Hands Free system can read out the list of names registered to its phone book 1 Press the voice recognition hands free sw...

Page 289: ...ion only when parked It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective 1 Press the voice recognition hands free switch with a short press 2 Say Beep Setup 3 Prompt Select one of the following pairing options confirmation prompts select phone language or passcode or say cancel to return to main menu 4 Say Beep Pairing options 5 Prompt Do you want to pai...

Page 290: ...phone A 2 priority 2 for XXXXX Ex phone B 6 Say Beep 2 Say the priority number for the mobile phone to be used as first priority 7 Prompt XXXXX Ex phone B Registered phone tag selected is this correct 8 Say Beep Yes 9 Prompt XXXXX Ex phone B Phone tag will temporarily override phone priorities returning to main menu Registered mobile phone deletion Registered mobile phones can be deleted individua...

Page 291: ... to use this system 8 Say Beep XXXX Say a desired 4 digit passcode PCode 9 Prompt Passcode XXXX Passcode PCode Is this correct 10 Say Beep Yes 11 Prompt Passcode is enabled returning to main menu Using Bluetooth Hands Free with a passcode 1 Press the voice recognition hands free switch with a short press 2 Prompt Hands Free system is locked State the passcode to continue 3 Say Beep XXXX Say the se...

Page 292: ...eep Yes 7 Prompt Confirmation prompts are off on returning to main menu qVoice recognition learning function Speaker enrollment The voice recognition learning function enables voice recognition appropriate to the characteristics of the user s voice If the recognition of the voice input commands to the system is not adequate this function can largely improve the system s voice recognition of the us...

Page 293: ...arentheses and hyphens are used for separating numbers in a phone number Ex 888 555 1212 must be spoken Eight eight eight five five five one two one two Phrase Command 1 0123456789 2 888 555 1212 3 Call 4 Dial 5 Setup 6 Cancel 7 Continue 8 Help NOTE After user voice registration is completed voice guidance Speaker enrollment is complete returning to main menu is announced qDTMF dual tone multi fre...

Page 294: ... subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The term IC before the radio certificati...

Page 295: ...da Bluetooth Hands Free Customer Service For toll free Bluetooth Hands Free customer service call 800 430 0153 or go to www MazdaUSA com bluetooth for assistance Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands Free 6 79 ...

Page 296: ... use the vanity mirror lower the sunvisor Interior Lights qOverhead Light Switch Position Overhead Light Light off Light is on when any door is open Light on qTrunk Light Switch Position Trunk Light Light off Light on when the trunk is open 6 80 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment ...

Page 297: ...t and injured or objects could be thrown around the vehicle causing interference with the driver and the possibility of an accident Only use a cup holder for cups or drink cans CAUTION To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop keep cup holders closed when not in use To open the cup holder lid press the switch rearward and slide the lid open Switch Bottle Holder Bottle hol...

Page 298: ...love box pull the latch toward you Insert the key auxiliary key and turn it clockwise to lock counterclockwise to unlock Advanced key equipped vehicle Lock Unlock qSeat Side Box To open pull the release catch Insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock counterclockwise to unlock Lock Unlock qBack Trim Storage Boxí Small items can be stored in the back trim storage box To use the back trim storage...

Page 299: ...ition switch must be in the ACC or ON position Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W DC 12 V 10 A CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure pay attention to the following Ø Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W DC 12 V 10 A Ø Do not use accessories that are not genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent Ø Close th...

Page 300: ...Windblocker This windblocker reduces rear wind blast into the cabin when driving with the convertible top down To use the windblocker lift it upright 6 84 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment ...

Page 301: ...at Tireí 7 3 Tool Storage 7 5 Instant Mobility System IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kití 7 7 Changing a Tire 7 13 Overheating 7 18 Overheating 7 18 Emergency Starting 7 20 Starting a Flooded Engine 7 20 Jump Starting 7 21 Push Starting 7 24 Emergency Towing 7 25 Towing Description 7 25 Tiedown Hooks 7 26 Recreational Towing 7 28 7 1 í Some models ...

Page 302: ...azard and that they must take extreme caution when near it Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash NOTE l The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on l Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law 7 2 In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergen...

Page 303: ...aler When the flat tire warning light illuminates or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds or perform sudden maneuvering or braking Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident When the flat tire warning light illuminates or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden man...

Page 304: ...re repair kit is not equipped on vehicles with run flat tires as standard l Replacing a punctured run flat tire with a new run flat tire is recommended l Do not use run flat tires and conventional tires on the same vehicle qVehicle with conventional tires If the following occurs while driving it could indicate a flat tire l Steering becomes difficult l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively l T...

Page 305: ...iagram Towing Tiedown eyelet Power retractable hardtop emergency tool bag Tool bag rope Glove box Lug wrench Jack Jack Lever eyebolt hexagonal wrench Some models Instant Mobility System IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Trunk room In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7 5 ...

Page 306: ...ack with the jack screw pointing back and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it 2 Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure Wing bolt Jack screw 3 Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack NOTE If the jack is not completely secured it could rattle while driving Make sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened 7 6 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire ...

Page 307: ...rized Mazda Dealer to have the tire replaced qAbout the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit includes the following items Tire sealant Injection hose Compressor Instruction Repaired tire sticker Valve core tool Spare valve core Speed restriction sticker Case WARNING Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant Ingestion of tire sealant is dangerous In the ev...

Page 308: ...im l Damage to the wheel rim has occurred l The tire has two or more punctures qUsing the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit 1 Park on a level surface off the right of way and set the parking brake 2 Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park P a manual transmission in Reverse R or 1 and turn off the engine 3 Turn on the hazard warning flasher 4 Unload passengers and luggage and remove t...

Page 309: ...emove the valve cap from the flat tire Press the back of a valve core tool to the core of the tire valve and bleed all the remaining air Valve core tool Valve Valve cap CAUTION If there is air remaining in the tire when the valve core is removed the valve core could fly out Remove the valve core carefully 8 Turn the valve core counterclockwise with the valve core tool and remove the valve core Val...

Page 310: ...empty tire sealant bottle after use Return the empty tire sealant bottle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when replacing the tire The empty tire sealant bottle will need to be used to extract and dispose of the used sealant from the tire 13 Attach the vehicle speed restriction sticker in a place where the driver can easily see it WARNING Do not attach the vehicle speed restriction sticker to the inst...

Page 311: ...uld be burned CAUTION If the compressor operates slowly or becomes hot it indicates overheating Turn the compressor off immediately and leave it turned off for 30 minutes or longer NOTE l Check the tire inflation pressure label driver s door frame for the correct tire inflation pressure l Do not use the compressor for longer than 10 minutes because using the compressor for long periods could damag...

Page 312: ... right of way and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer NOTE When checking the tire inflation pressure with the tire pressure gauge on the compressor unit make sure the compressor switch is turned off 21 If the tire inflation pressure remains stable the tire repair is complete Drive the vehicle with care to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the tire replaced CAUTION Ø A tire that has been temporaril...

Page 313: ...stall the tire pressure sensors NOTE l Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it With Tire Pressure Monitoring System l Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed page 5 33 1 Park on a level surface off the right of way and firmly set the parking brake 2 Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park P a manual transmission in...

Page 314: ... manual is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual Use only the jack provided with your Mazda Using a jack that is not designed for your Mazda is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone Never place objects under the jack Jacking the vehicle wit...

Page 315: ...h Register them with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove box and mailing it in the accompanying envelope If you lose this key consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer or use the lock manufacturer s order form which is with the registration card Special key Antitheft lug nut To remove an antitheft lug nut 1 Obtain the key for the antitheft lug nut 2 Place the key on top of...

Page 316: ...m the mounting surfaces of the wheel hub and hub bolts is dangerous The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off resulting in an accident 2 Mount the tire 3 Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward tighten them by hand WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque Applying oil or ...

Page 317: ...ing a non metric nut is dangerous On a metric stud it would not secure the wheel and would damage the stud which could cause the wheel to slip off and cause an accident 5 Check the inflation pressure Refer to the specification charts on page 10 7 WARNING Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous Tires with incorrect press...

Page 318: ... cooling fan turns on It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off If the temperature gauge indicates overheating 1 Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right of way 2 Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in park P a manual transmission in neutral 3 Apply the parking brake 4 Turn off the air conditioner 5 Check whether coolant or...

Page 319: ...ir If you find no problems the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious Carefully add coolant as required page 8 20 CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats have the cooling system inspected The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer In Case of an Emergency Overheating 7 19 ...

Page 320: ...ll the way and hold it there 3 Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there for up to ten seconds If the engine starts release the key and accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up 4 If the engine fails to start crank it without depressing the accelerator for up to ten seconds If the engine still does not start using the above procedure have your vehicle i...

Page 321: ...tact with battery fluid Spilled battery fluid is dangerous Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes skin or clothing If this happens immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention Always keep batteries out of the reach of children Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous Bat...

Page 322: ...he end of the second jumper cable to the negative terminal of the discharged battery is dangerous A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts cooling fans belts is dangerous The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury CAUTION ...

Page 323: ...a cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery 1 l Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery 2 l Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 3 l Connect the other end to the ground point indicated in the illustration away from the discharged battery 4 6 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes The...

Page 324: ...h Starting Do not push start your Mazda WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts causing the two vehicles to collide The occupants could be injured CAUTION Do not push start a vehicle that has a manual transmission It can damage the emission control system NOTE You can t start a vehicle with...

Page 325: ...vehicle usually should have its drive wheels rear wheels off the ground If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this use wheel dollies Wheel dollies CAUTION Do not tow the vehicle pointed forward with driving wheels on the ground This may cause internal damage to the transmission CAUTION Do not tow with sling type equipment This could damage your vehicle Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment...

Page 326: ...ack lever with a soft cloth to prevent damage to a painted bumper and open the cap located on the front or rear bumper Type A Front Type B Front Rear CAUTION Ø Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface Ø The rear bumper cover cannot be removed completely Attempting to forcefully remove the rear bumper cover could result in it being damaged NOTE Remov...

Page 327: ...t is not securely tightened it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper Ø Front tiedown hook is designed only for towing and lashing at oversea transportation Do not use front tiedown hook for other use truck railway transportation etc In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing 7 27 ...

Page 328: ...le behind a motorhome The transmission is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels When doing recreational towing refer to Towing Description page 7 25 and Tiedown Hooks page 7 26 and carefully follow the instructions 7 28 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing ...

Page 329: ...ntenance 8 15 Owner Maintenance Schedule 8 15 Owner Maintenance Precautions 8 16 Engine Compartment Overview 8 17 Engine Oil 8 18 Engine Coolant 8 20 Brake Clutch Fluid 8 22 Power Steering Fluid 8 23 Washer Fluid 8 23 Body Lubrication 8 24 Wiper Blades 8 25 Battery 8 27 Tires 8 30 Light Bulbs 8 34 Fuses 8 42 Appearance Care 8 48 How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage 8 48 Exterior Care 8 50 In...

Page 330: ...or your Mazda inadequate incomplete and insufficient servicing may result in problems This could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries For expert advice and quality service consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as prescribed Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance as opposed to defective ma...

Page 331: ...erials are used l Driving on rough or muddy roads l Extended periods of idling or low speed operation l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates l Driving in extremely hot conditions l Driving in mountainous conditions continually If any do apply follow Schedule 2 Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2 NOTE After the prescribed period continue to follow...

Page 332: ...just Engine oil R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R COOLING SYSTEM Engine coolant FL22 type 1 Replace at first 192 000 km 120 000 miles or 10 years after that every 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 5 years Others Replace at first 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 4 years after that every 2 years FUEL SYSTEM Air filter C C R C Fuel lines and hoses 2 I I Hoses and tubes for emission 2 I IGNITION SYST...

Page 333: ...es or 5 years All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L Chart symbols I Inspect Inspect and clean repair adjust fill up or replace if necessary R Replace C Clean L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 According to state provincial and federal regulations failure ...

Page 334: ...er R R R R R R R R R R R R COOLING SYSTEM Engine coolant FL22 type 1 Replace at first 192 000 km 120 000 miles or 10 years after that every 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 5 years Others Replace at first 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 4 years after that every 2 years Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I FUEL SYSTEM Air filter Puerto Rico C R C R Others C C R C Fuel lines and hoses 2 I I Hoses and tub...

Page 335: ...Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72 000 km 45 000 miles or 5 years All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L Washer fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I Chart symbols I Inspect Inspect and clean repair adjust fill up or replace if necessary R Replace C Clean L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the ...

Page 336: ...r corrosive materials are used l Driving on rough or muddy roads l Extended periods of idling or low speed operation l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates l Driving in extremely hot conditions l Driving in mountainous conditions continually If any do apply follow Schedule 2 NOTE After the prescribed period continue to follow the described maintenance at the re...

Page 337: ...isy adjust Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system I I I Engine coolant FL22 type 1 Replace at first 190 000 km or 10 years after that every 60 000 km or 3 years Others R R R FUEL SYSTEM Air filter R R R R R R Fuel lines and hoses I 2 I 2 I Hoses and tubes for emission I 2 I 2 I Fuel filter R R R IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace...

Page 338: ...stem and heat shields I I I I I I Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L Washer fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I Chart symbols I Inspect Inspect and clean repair adjust fill up or replace if necessary R Replace L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surroun...

Page 339: ...ine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system I Engine coolant FL22 type 1 Replace at first 190 000 km or 10 years after that every 60 000 km or 3 years Others R Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I FUEL SYSTEM Air filter C R C R C R Fuel lines and hoses I 2 Hoses and tubes for emission I 2 Fuel filter R IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 60 000 km ELECTRICAL ...

Page 340: ...lts and nuts on chassis and body T T T All locks and hinges L L L L L L Washer fluid level I I I I I I Chart symbols I Inspect Inspect and clean repair adjust fill up or replace if necessary R Replace C Clean L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 According ...

Page 341: ...e oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system I I Engine coolant FL22 type 1 Replace at first 190 000 km or 10 years after that every 60 000 km or 3 years Others R R Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I FUEL SYSTEM Air filter C R C R C R Fuel lines and hoses I 2 I Hoses and tubes for emission I 2 I Fuel filter R R IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 60 000 km ELE...

Page 342: ...I I Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T All locks and hinges L L L L L L Washer fluid level I I I I I I Chart symbols I Inspect Inspect and clean repair adjust fill up or replace if necessary R Replace C Clean L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 Acco...

Page 343: ...ch fluid level page 8 22 l Engine coolant level page 8 20 l Engine oil level page 8 19 l Washer fluid level page 8 23 qAt Least Monthly Tire inflation pressures page 8 30 qAt Least Twice a Year For Example Every Spring and Fall l Power steering fluid level page 8 23 You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closely fol...

Page 344: ...done properly You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures If you must run the engine while working under the hood make certain that you remove all jewelry especially rings bracelets watches and necklaces and all neckties scarves and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fan which may turn on unexpectedly Working under the hood with the engin...

Page 345: ...dipstick Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Clutch fluid reservoir Washer fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Battery Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid cap Air filter Fuse block Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8 17 ...

Page 346: ...line Engines by the American Petroleum Institute API An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee ILSAC comprised of U S and Japanese automobile manufacturers 5W 20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 Except U S A and CANADA...

Page 347: ...t the dipstick wipe it clean and reinsert it fully Full OK Low 5 Pull it out again and examine the level It s OK between Low and Full But if it s near or below Low add enough oil to bring the level to Full CAUTION Don t add engine oil over Full This may cause engine damage 6 Make sure the O ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick The distance between Low and Ful...

Page 348: ...injured Do not remove the cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot When the engine and radiator are hot scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury NOTE Changing the coolant should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year at the beginning of the winter ...

Page 349: ...licate These coolants could damage the cooling system Ø DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant This could damage the cooling system Ø Don t use a solution that contains more than 60 antifreeze This would reduce effectiveness NOTE If the FL22 mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap use FL22 type engine coolant If engine coolant other than FL22 type is used the engine coolant must b...

Page 350: ...and get medical attention Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire If the brake clutch fluid level is low have the brakes and clutch inspected Low brake clutch fluid levels are dangerous Low levels could signal brake lining wear or a brake system leak Your brakes could fail and cause an accident If the fluid level is low add fluid until it reaches MAX Before adding fluid thoroughly c...

Page 351: ...he reservoir Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous If sprayed on the windshield it will dirty the windshield affect your visibility and could result in an accident Using Washer Fluid Without Anti freeze Protection in Cold Weather Operating your vehicle in temperatures below 4 degrees C 40 degrees F using washer fluid without anti freeze protection is dangerous as it could cause im...

Page 352: ...revent it from freezing Body Lubrication 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 hood s secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released 8 24 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ...

Page 353: ...etergent then rinse thoroughly with clean water Repeat if necessary qReplacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well the blades are probably worn or cracked Replace them CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components don t try to sweep the wiper arm by hand 1 Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip Compress the cli...

Page 354: ...d So don t use the driver s side metal stiffeners on the passenger s side or vice versa Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners in the new blade rubber so that the curve is the same as it was in the old blade rubber 4 Carefully insert the new blade rubber Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal NOTE Install the blade so that the tabs are toward the bottom of the wiper a...

Page 355: ... contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes or on the skin or clothing If this happens immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention Always keep batteries out of the reach of children Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous Battery fluid could cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes...

Page 356: ...tery cells Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous Hydrogen gas produced during normal battery operation could ignite and cause the battery to explode An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries 8 28 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ...

Page 357: ... toward the right and back of the battery as shown in the figure qBattery 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 jelly or terminal grease l Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking soda l If the vehicle will not be used for ...

Page 358: ...t Refer to specification charts on page 10 7 The Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day including whether the tires all look inflated properly Inspect all tire pressure monthly when the tires are cold Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride handling and minimum tire wear When checking the tire pressures use of a digital tire pres...

Page 359: ...AUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear not from side to side Tire performance will be reduced if rotated from side to side CAUTION Limited Slip Differential system don t use the following Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of different sizes or types at the same time Ø Tires not sufficiently inflated If t...

Page 360: ...ated with 4 digit Refer to The tire labeling on page 9 23 qReplacing a Wheel WARNING Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle Using a wrong sized wheel is dangerous Braking and handling could be affected leading to loss of control and an accident CAUTION Ø A wrong sized wheel may adversely affect Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Snow chain clearance Ø Speedomet...

Page 361: ...iginal factory wheel in diameter rim width and offset Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear Out of balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear such as cupping and flat spots Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8 33 ...

Page 362: ...verse lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights Taillights Rear side marker lights Overhead light Headlights Low beam Headlights High beam Some models Fog lights Front turn signal lights Parking lights Front side marker lights 8 34 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ...

Page 363: ...alogen bulb is dangerous Serious injuries could be caused by dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it some other way qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs NOTE l To replace the bulb contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used l Use the protective cover and carton for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old ...

Page 364: ...hanging the left bulb turn the steering wheel to the left 2 Make sure the headlight switch is off 3 Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and partially peel back the mudguard Removal Installation 4 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector rear 5 Pull off the ...

Page 365: ...llation 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward 4 Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket 5 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure Front side marker...

Page 366: ...d pulling the connector downward 4 Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket 5 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure NOTE Replacing front passenger side lamp bulb Turn the socket and bulb assembly screw counterclockwise 6 Install the new bulb in the ...

Page 367: ...cket 5 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights Brake lights Taillights Rear side marker lights Rear side marker lights Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights Brake lights Taillights 1 Make sure the ignition is switche...

Page 368: ...section of the plastic retainers and remove them then remove the trunk side trim Removal Installation 7 Disconnect the bulb from the socket Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights Brake lights Taillights 8 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure 8 40 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ...

Page 369: ... the vehicle and remove it 4 Disconnect the bulb from the socket 5 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light 1 Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhead light as shown in the figure and then remove the cover 2 Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out 3 Install...

Page 370: ...tem 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 avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible qFuse Replacement Replacing the fuses on the vehicle s left side If the electrical system does not work first inspect...

Page 371: ...rcuit not essential to vehicle operation such as the MIRROR or CIGAR circuit CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating Otherwise you may damage the electric system Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal inspect the fuse block under the hood If a fuse is blown it must be replaced Follow th...

Page 372: ...zed Mazda Dealer perform the replacement Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire 8 44 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ...

Page 373: ...rotection of various circuits 6 IG KEY2 15 A For protection of various circuits 7 HEATER 40 A Air conditionerí 8 ABS 30 A ABS 9 FOG 15 A Front fog lightsí 10 R FOG 11 RHT L 30 A Power retractable hardtop LH í 12 RHT R 30 A Power retractable hardtop RH í 13 MAG 7 5 A Air conditionerí 14 ST 20 A Starter 15 TAIL 15 A Taillights Parking lights License plate lights illuminations 16 ABS 40 A ABS Mainten...

Page 374: ...LOW R 15 A Headlight low beam RH 24 HEAD 15 A Headlight high beams 25 P WIND 20 A Power windows 26 ENGINE 15 A Engine control system 27 WIPER 20 A Windshield wipers and washer 28 DRL 15 A DRLí 29 HORN 15 A Horn 30 STOP 10 A Brake lights 31 ETV 10 A Electric throttle valve 32 FUEL PUMP 15 A Fuel Pump 33 HAZARD 10 A Turn signals Hazard warning flashers 34 P WIND2 20 A Power windowsí 35 IG KEY1 40 A ...

Page 375: ... METER 15 A Instrument cluster 4 SEAT WARM 20 A Seat warmerí 5 ILLUMI 7 5 A Illumination 6 A C 7 5 A Air conditionerí 7 ENGINE 7 5 A Engine control system For protection of various circuits 8 9 M DEF 10 AUDIO 20 A Audio systemí 11 D LOCK 20 A Power door lock Trunk opener 12 SILEN 13 14 15 16 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8 47 í Some models ...

Page 376: ...ap Occurrence Bird droppings contain acids If these aren t removed they can eat away the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork When insects stick to the paint surface and decompose corrosive compounds form These can erode the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork if they are not removed Tree sap will harden and adhere permanently to the paint finish If you scratch the...

Page 377: ...vel thrown in the air by another vehicle s tires hits your vehicle How to avoid paint chipping Keeping a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of having your paint chipped by flying gravel NOTE l The paint chipping zone varies with the speed of the vehicle For example when traveling at 90 km h 56 mph the paint chipping zone is 50 m 164 ft l In low temperatures a vehic...

Page 378: ... washing l Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water and a soft cloth when washing the vehicle Do not use a nylon cloth l Rub gently when washing or drying the vehicle l Take your vehicle only to a car wash that keeps its brushes well maintained l Don t use abrasive cleansers or wax that contain abrasives CAUTION Ø Don t use steel wool abrasive cleaners or strong detergents containing highly alkaline o...

Page 379: ...ake off the wax Rewax these areas even if the rest of the vehicle doesn t need it qRepairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs CAUTION If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced make sure the body shop applies anti corrosion materials to all parts both repaired an...

Page 380: ... been affected qAluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels Special care is needed to protect this coating NOTE l Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner polishing compound or solvent on aluminum wheels They may damage the coating l Only use a mild soap or neutral detergent and always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels Rinse thoroughly w...

Page 381: ... treatment or vinyl top dressing This will help maintain good appearance and material condition of the convertible top CAUTION Ø Some leather treatment products can ruin the convertible top s gloss Be careful of the one you choose Ø Test on an inconspicuous small corner of the convertible top if you are not sure Ø Do not get any car wax on the convertible top If you do remove it with a good leathe...

Page 382: ...d They ll damage and discolor it If these solutions get on the dashboard wipe them off immediately CAUTION Do not use glazing agents Glazing agents contain ingredients which may cause discoloration wrinkling cracks and peeling qCleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim Vinyl Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner Clean vinyl with a leather and vinyl cleaner Leat...

Page 383: ...soap solution recommended for upholstery or carpets Follow instructions Don t bleach or dye the webbing this may weaken it After cleaning the belts thoroughly dry the belt webbing and make sure there is no remaining moisture before retracting them WARNING Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer replace damaged seat belts immediately Using damaged seat belts is dangerous In a collision damaged belts cannot...

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Page 385: ... Outside the United States 9 16 Outside Canada 9 17 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country Except United States and Canada 9 18 Add On Non Genuine Parts and Accessories 9 19 Cell Phones 9 20 Cell Phones Warning 9 20 Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS 9 21 Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS 9 21 Tire Information U S A 9 23 Tire Labeling 9 23 Location of the Tire Label Placard 9...

Page 386: ... is the quickest and best way to address the issue If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS SALES SERVICE or PARTS MANAGER then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER qSTEP 2 Contact Mazda North American Operations If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership management you can reach Mazda North Americ...

Page 387: ...ey will provide an informal hearing before an arbitrator You are required to resort to BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies under the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act 15 U S C 2301 et seq To the extent permitted by the applicable state Lemon Law you are also required to resort to BBB AUTO LINE before exercising any rights or seeking remedies under the Lemon Law If you choos...

Page 388: ... time any problem s were first brought to the attention of Mazda or one of our dealers and a statement of the relief you are seeking 5 BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation If mediation is not successful or if you do not wish to participate in mediation claims within the program s jurisdiction may be presented to an arbitrator at an informal hearing The arbitra...

Page 389: ...reason of repair of nonconformities by Mazda or its agents for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days after delivery of the vehicle to the buyer NOTICE TO Mazda AS REQUIRED ABOVE SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 ATTN Customer Mediation 8 The following remedies may be sought in BBB AUTO LINE repairs reimburseme...

Page 390: ...rrange for you to meet the local Mazda Service Representative If more expedient contact Mazda Canada Inc Regional Office nearest you for such arrangements Regional Office address and phone numbers are shown page 9 8 qSTEP 3 Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department If still not substantially satisfied contact the Customer Relations Department Mazda Canada Inc 55 Vogell Road Richmond Hill Ont...

Page 391: ...n Your complete satisfaction is the goal of Mazda Canada Inc and our dealers Mazda s participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution to our achieving that goal There is no charge for using CAMVAP CAMVAP results are fast fair and final as the award is binding on both you and Mazda Canada Inc qCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP If a specific item of concern arises where a solution ...

Page 392: ...85 Alberta Northwest Territories 1 800 207 0685 Saskatchewan 1 800 207 0685 Manitoba 1 800 207 0685 Ontario 1 800 207 0685 Atlantic Canada 1 800 207 0685 Quebec 1 800 207 0685 qRegional Offices REGIONAL OFFICES AREAS COVERED MAZDA CANADA INC WESTERN REGION 8171 ACKROYD ROAD SUITE 2000 RICHMOND B C V6X 3K1 604 303 5670 ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN YUKON MAZDA CANADA INC CENTRAL AT...

Page 393: ...cern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS SALES SERVICE or PARTS MANAGER then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER qSTEP 2 If after following STEP 1 you feel the need for further assistance please contact your area s Mazda representative Indicated on the next page Please help us by providing the following information 1 Your name address and telephone number ...

Page 394: ...stem modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a certified physician go to STEP2 qSTEP 2 Contact Mazda Motor de Mexico If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership management and it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person...

Page 395: ...one number 2 Year and model of vehicle 3 Vehicle Identification Number 17 digits noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver s side corner of the dash 4 Purchase date and current mileage 5 Your dealer s name and location 6 Your question s Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance 9 11 ...

Page 396: ...nd Plaza Motors Corp Mazda de Puerto Rico P O Box 362722 San Juan Puerto Rico 00936 2722 TEL 787 641 9300 qMEXICO Mazda Motor de Mexico Circuito Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena N 1500 Col Centro de Ciudad Santa Fe 01210 Mexico D F TEL Center of Attention to Clients 01 800 016 2932 in Mexico qGUAM Triple J Motors 157 South Marine Drive Tamuning GUAM 96911 USA P O Box 6066 Tamuning Guam 96931 TEL 671 64...

Page 397: ...rs P O Box 500487 Saipan MP 96950 0487 TEL 670 234 7133 3051 qAMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors Inc P O Box 1120 Pago Pago American Samoa 96799 TEL 684 699 9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer Distributors 9 13 ...

Page 398: ...ty l Federal Emission Control Warranty U S A only l Emission Defect Warranty l Emission Performance Warranty l California Emission Control Warranty U S A only l Emission Control Warranty Canada only l Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty l Tire Warranty NOTE Detailed warranty information is provided with your Mazda 9 14 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty ...

Page 399: ...factory servicing in other countries We strongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside these areas You may have these problems if you do l Recommended fuel may be unavailable Any kind of leaded fuel or low octane fuel will affect vehicle performance and damage the emission controls and engine l Proper repair facilities tools testing equipment and replacement parts may not be available The...

Page 400: ... United States could be eligible for exportation to Canada with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety requirements CMVSS NOTE The above is applicable for a permanent import export situation and not related to travelers on vacation You may have the following problems if you do take your vehicle outside of the United States l Recommended fuel may be unavaila...

Page 401: ...igible for exportation to the United States with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS NOTE The above is applicable for a permanent import export situation and not related to travelers on vacation You may have the following problems if you do take your vehicle outside of Canada l Recommended fuel may be unavailable Any kind of ...

Page 402: ... addition to registration problems satisfactory service may be difficult or even impossible in another country The fuel specified for your vehicle may be unavailable Parts servicing techniques and tools necessary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be unavailable There might not be an Authorized Mazda Dealer in the country you plan to take your vehicle The Mazda warranty is valid only in certa...

Page 403: ...angerous Improperly designed parts or accessories could seriously affect your vehicle s performance or safety systems This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of injuries in an accident Be very careful in choosing and installing add on electrical equipment such as mobile telephones two way radios stereo systems and car alarm systems Incorrectly choosing or installing impro...

Page 404: ...ing also ties up the driver s hands Use of these devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident If a passenger is unable to use the device pull off the right of way to a safe area before use If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning use a hands free system to at least leave the hands free to drive the vehicle Never use a cell phone or other elect...

Page 405: ...t as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering turning hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics qTemperature A B C The temperature grades A the ...

Page 406: ...xt several years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicles may vary with respect to grade ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND TO ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS qUniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire s...

Page 407: ...certification and in case of a recall qInformation on Passenger Vehicle Tires Please refer to the diagram below 1 TIN U S DOT tire identification number 2 Passenger car tire 3 Nominal width of tire in millimeters 4 Ratio of height to width aspect ratio 5 Radial 6 Rim diameter code 7 Load index speed symbol 8 Severe snow conditions 9 Tire ply composition and materials used 10 Max load rating Custom...

Page 408: ... mean it is designated by either ETRTO European Tire and Rim Technical Organization or JATMA Japan Tire Manufacturing Association 215 215 is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters This three digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire 65 65 is the aspect ratio This two digit number indicates t...

Page 409: ... and year the tire was manufactured For example the numbers 457 means the 45st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example the number 2102 means the 21th week of 2002 The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer s discretion This information is used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used The number of ...

Page 410: ...nd its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Snow Tires In some heavy snow areas local governments may require true snow tires those with very deeply cut tread These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels Make sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other tires ...

Page 411: ...f that tire size and load index rating Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example T Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars SUVs minivans and light trucks as designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA 115 115 is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters This three digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidew...

Page 412: ...on 16 16 is the wheel rim diameter in inches 90 90 is the Load Index This two or three digit number indicates how much weight each tire can support M M is the speed rating The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated Letter Rating Speed Rating M 81 mph 9 28 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information U S A ...

Page 413: ...very important that the inflation pressure of the tires on your vehicle is maintained at the recommended pressure You should check the tire pressure regularly to insure that the proper inflation pressure is maintained Refer to Tires on page 10 7 NOTE Tire pressures listed on the vehicle placard or tire information label indicate the recommended cold tire inflation pressure measured when the tires ...

Page 414: ...eck the air pressure make sure the tires are cold meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile 2 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire 3 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve 4 Add air to achieve recommended air pressure 5 If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge 6 Replace the valve cap 7...

Page 415: ...n weight of occupants and cargo Bead Area of the Tire Area of the tire next to the rim Sidewall Area of the Tire Area between the bead area and the tread Tread Area of the Tire Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it s mounted on the vehicle Seating capacity means the total allowable number of vehicle occupants Seating capacity is described on the tire label Production opt...

Page 416: ...Tire Rotation To equalize tread wear rotate the tires every 12 000 km 7 500 miles or sooner if irregular wear develops During rotation inspect them for correct balance Do not include TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire in rotation Forward Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignm...

Page 417: ...Always use tires that are in good condition Driving with worn tires is dangerous Reduced braking steering and traction could result in an accident If a tire wears evenly a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread Replace the tire when this happens New tread Tread wear indicator Worn tread You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread NOTE Tires degrade over ti...

Page 418: ...l a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged immediately reduce your speed Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road Stop and inspect the tire for damage If the tire is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove the tire and rim and replace it with your spare tire If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to ...

Page 419: ...verloaded Vehicle Overloading a vehicle is dangerous The results of overloading can have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety Too much weight on a vehicle s suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure brake failure handling or steering problems irregular tire wear tire failure or other damage Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control It also increases th...

Page 420: ... for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on the driver s door frame or door pillar Look for THE COMBINATION WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg or XXX lbs for your maximum payload The payload listed on the tire label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or dealer installed equipment has been insta...

Page 421: ... limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from the combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed value on the tire label Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information U S A 9 37 ...

Page 422: ...all payload GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver s door frame or door pillar The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR GVW GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Ra...

Page 423: ...ransmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle or loss of control Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage Customer Information and Reporting Sa...

Page 424: ... specified on the certification label is dangerous Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident injury or damage to the vehicle Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limitations Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limi...

Page 425: ...ngers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400_ 750 5 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weigh...

Page 426: ...zda Importer Distributor To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov NOTE If you live in the U S A all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporati...

Page 427: ...hone the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 or contact Transport Canada by mail at Transport Canada ASFAD Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 For additional road safety information please visit the Road Safety website at http www tc gc ca roadsafety menu htm Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects 9 43 ...

Page 428: ...IAGRAM Spanish 9999 95 031C 09 U S A only 2009 OWNER S MANUAL 9999 EC 031C 09 Canada only 2009 OWNER S MANUAL 9999 PR 031C 09 Puerto Rico Mexico only 2009 OWNER S MANUAL 9999 95 072F 09 2009 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS qWORKSHOP MANUAL Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train body and chassis qWIRING DIAGRAM Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the...

Page 429: ...10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda Identification Numbers 10 2 Vehicle Information Labels 10 2 Specifications 10 4 Specifications 10 4 10 1 ...

Page 430: ...es your vehicle The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard This plate can easily be seen through the windshield qMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Label qChassis Number qVehicle Emission Control Information Label qTire Pressure Label 10 2 Identification Numbers ...

Page 431: ...qEngine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10 3 ...

Page 432: ...ng on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged qLubricant Quality Lubricant Classification Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8 18 Manual transmission oil 5 speed transmission Any temperature API Service GL 4 or GL 5 SAE 75W 90 Above 10 C 50 F API Service GL 4 or GL 5 SAE 80W 90 6 speed transmission API Service GL 4 or GL 5 SAE 75W 90 Automatic transmissi...

Page 433: ...ial oil 0 7 L 0 7 US qt 0 6 Imp qt Fuel tank 48 0 L 12 7 US gal 10 6 Imp gal Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges qDimensions Item Vehicle specification Overall length With license plate holder 4 032 mm 158 7 in Without license plate holder 4 013 mm 158 0 in Overall width 1 720 mm 67 7 in Overall height Soft top 1 245 mm 49 0 in Hardtop 1 255 mm 49 4 in Front tread 1 490 m...

Page 434: ...rior light Light bulb Category Wattage ECE R SAE Headlights High beam 65 H9 Low beam Halogen 55 H7 H7 Xenon fusion 35 D2S D2S Front turn signal lights Parking lights 28 8 7444NA Fog lightsí 55 H11 H11 Front side marker lights 5 High mount brake light LED 1 Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W Brake lights Taillights 21 5 W21 5W 7443 Reverse lights 18 W16W 921 License plate lights 5 W5W 4CP Rear side m...

Page 435: ...o your vehicle For details contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8 30 Standard tire Tire size Inflation pressure Front Rear 205 50R16 87V 200 kPa 29 psi 200 kPa 29 psi 205 45R17 84W 200 kPa 29 psi 200 kPa 29 psi qFuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8 42 Specifications 10 7 ...

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Page 438: ... 5 15 Shift lock system 5 15 Transmission ranges 5 14 Average Fuel Economy Display 5 36 B Battery Emergency starting 7 20 Maintenance 8 27 Specifications 10 4 Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder 5 53 Lights on reminder 5 53 Seat belt warning beep 5 53 Tire inflation pressure warning beep 5 54 Before Starting the Engine 4 5 After getting in 4 5 Before getting in 4 5 Bluetooth Hands Free 6 61 Basic Bl...

Page 439: ...matic transmission 5 19 Break in period 4 6 Driving in flooded area 4 10 Driving on uneven road 4 12 Hazardous driving 4 7 Money saving suggestions 4 6 Rocking the vehicle 4 8 Winter driving 4 9 D Dynamic Stability Control DSC 5 25 DSC OFF indicator light 5 26 DSC OFF switch 5 27 TCS DSC Indicator light 5 26 E Emergency Starting 7 20 Flooded engine 7 20 Jump starting 7 21 Push starting 7 24 Emerge...

Page 440: ...der 5 55 HomeLink Wireless Control System 5 61 Hood Release 3 42 Horn 5 60 I Ignition Keys 3 23 Switch 5 2 Immobilizer System with Advanced Key 3 63 Immobilizer System without Advanced Key 3 67 Indicator Lights 5 40 Cruise 5 52 DSC OFF 5 52 Headlight high beam 5 51 Security 5 51 Shift position 5 51 TCS DSC 5 52 Turn signal hazard warning 5 53 Inside Trunk Release Lever 3 35 Instrument Cluster 5 35...

Page 441: ...d 8 23 Power Windows 3 37 Push Starting 7 24 R Rear Window Defroster 5 59 R Rearview Mirror 3 74 Recreational Towing 7 28 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country 9 18 Rocking the Vehicle 4 8 S Safety Defects Reporting 9 42 Seat Belt System 3 point type 2 10 Automatic locking 2 9 Belt minder 2 15 Caution label 2 11 Emergency locking 2 8 Extender 2 14 Pregnant women 2 8 Pretensioner and load l...

Page 442: ...cription 7 25 Emergency towing 7 25 Hook 7 26 Recreational towing 7 28 Trailer towing 4 13 T Traction Control System TCS 5 24 TCS DSC indicator light 5 25 Trailer Towing 4 13 Trip Meter 5 36 Trunk Lid 3 33 Inside trunk release lever 3 35 Trunk Light 6 80 Turn and Lane Change Signals 5 57 V Vanity Mirrors 6 80 Vehicle Information Labels 10 2 W Warning Lights 5 40 ABS 5 42 Air bag system 5 44 Automa...

Page 443: ...W Windows Power windows 3 37 Windshield Washer 5 59 Windshield Wipers 5 58 Blades replacement 8 25 Winter Driving 4 9 Index 11 7 ...

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