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J94S.book Page 9 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM

M aintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Engine Compartment Overview

2.0-liter engine

Engine oil dipstick

Power steering fluid

Windshield was

fluid reservoir

Air filter

Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir

Engine coolant
reservoir

Cooling system cap

Automatic transaxle fluid-level

dipstick (only for automatic

transaxle)

Fuse block

Battery

Engine oil-filler cap

2.5-liter engine

Air filter

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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G

Summary of Contents for MX-6

Page 1: ...otes A bout T his M anual Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda Should you resell the vehicle leave this manual with it for the next owner...

Page 2: ...his happen Index A good place to start is the Index an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual You ll find several WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTEs in the manual A WARNING indicates a situat...

Page 3: ...various parts Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive co...

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Page 5: ...Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior exterior views and part identification of your Mazda D ashboard Overview 1 2 In terio r O v erv iew 1 3 E xterior O verview 1 4 Form No...

Page 6: ...azard warning flasher switch page 5 36 A Wiper and washer lever page 5 34 A Climate control system page 6 2 Audio system page 6 11 A Shift lever page 5 9 Passenger side air bag page 2 25 M Glove box p...

Page 7: ...1 1 04 PM Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Sunvisors page 6 44 Seat belts page 2 9 Interior light page 6 37 Rearview mirror page 3 22 Vanity mirror page 6 44 Side air bags page 2 25 Front se...

Page 8: ...light page 8 33 Trunk lid page 3 10 License plate lights page 8 33 Windshield wiper blades page 8 22 Hood page 3 9 Reverse lights page 8 33 Brake lights Taillights page 8 33 Rear turn signal lights pa...

Page 9: ...t 2 6 Seat Belt S y ste m s 2 9 Seat Belt P recautions 2 9 3 Point Type Seat B e lt 2 12 Rear Center Position Seat Belt 2 14 Seat Belt Extender 2 16 Seat Belt Warning L ight B eep 2 17 C hild R estrai...

Page 10: ...m power adjust is operated by a motor Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motor To prevent the battery from running down avoid using the power adjust when the engine is stopp...

Page 11: ...from seat belts During sudden braking or a collision you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries For maximum protection sit well back and upright Unlocked Seatback A seatbac...

Page 12: ...rd h CAUTION W hen returning a rear reclined seatback to its upright position make sure you support the seatback while operating the seatback lever If the seatback is not supported it will flip forwar...

Page 13: ...Head Restraint A WARNING Head Restraints Adjustment Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous With no support behind your head your neck could be seriously injured in a...

Page 14: ...NG Unlocked Seatback A seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage...

Page 15: ...Verify that the seat belt pulls and retracts Split Folding Rear Seatback To provide more space in the luggage compartment 1 Unfasten the lap portion of the rear center seat belt page 2 15 A CAUTION Al...

Page 16: ...J94S book Page 8 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats Armrest The armrest can be used or placed upright 2 8 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G...

Page 17: ...belt is extremely dangerous During a collision occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle They could be seriously injured or...

Page 18: ...s with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts Check with your doctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions Emergency Locking Mode If the belt has fully ret...

Page 19: ...child restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident To get the seat belt into the automatic locking mode pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the...

Page 20: ...dangerous An improperly positioned belt will provide little or no protection in a collision Always make sure the shoulder portion o f the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your ne...

Page 21: ...on move it to the desired position and then release it Make sure the adjuster is locked A WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion o f the Seat Belt Im proper positioning o f the shoulder portion o f...

Page 22: ...seat belt tongue and buckle either tongue A and anchor buckle B or tongue C and anchor buckle D is fastened the seat belt cannot provide fu ll protection In a sudden stop or collision the user could...

Page 23: ...fastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle Unfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object in the anchor buckle B slot such as a key 44 I J A CAUTION Always unfasten t...

Page 24: ...t properly In an accident the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured Only use the extender when it is required to fasten the seat belt properly Using an Impr...

Page 25: ...t Beep If the driver s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position a beep will sound for about 6 seconds and the seat belt warning light will remain on until the be...

Page 26: ...e age and size of the child obey the law and follow the instructions that come with the individual child restraint system A child who has outgrown child restraint systems should sit in the rear and us...

Page 27: ...emove it from the vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt Holding a Child While the Vehicle is Moving Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous No matter how strong...

Page 28: ...nto the path o f the seatback mounted air bag I f a child can t be seated in the rear do not allow the child to lean over or against the fron t door even if the child is seated in a child restraint sy...

Page 29: ...passenger s seat defeats the safety design o f the system and will result in an increased chance o f serious injury if the child restraint system goes forward without benefit o f being tethered Place...

Page 30: ...ulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode When you remove the child restraint system be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking m...

Page 31: ...navoidable follow these instructions when using a front facing child restraint system in the front passenger s seat NOTE To check if your Mazda front seats have side air bags Every Mazda side air bag...

Page 32: ...shoulder belt See the instructions on the child restraint system for belt routing instructions 2 24 3 To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat be...

Page 33: ...ntal or side collisions that are not severe enough to activate the air bags Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an...

Page 34: ...the rear seat with an appropriate child restraint system fo r the child s age and size Rear Facing Child Restraint System Rear facing child restraint systems on the fron t seat are particularly danger...

Page 35: ...e o f objects Side Air Bag Storage Areas Attaching things to the seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side o f the seat in any way is dangerous In an accident the object could interfere with th...

Page 36: ...e special care needed in the removal and installation o f fron t seats It is important to protect the side air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that th...

Page 37: ...heel the passenger side of the dashboard and in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks They are out of sight until activated How the Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal or sid...

Page 38: ...act will cause the front air bags to inflate in the following cases Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater than about 22 km h 14 mph Frontal impact within about a 30 degree range from head on to...

Page 39: ...ot inflate in the following Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe cosmetic damage but may not have enough impact to activate the air bag Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide th...

Page 40: ...on from the rear Vehicle roll over may deploy the side air bag s but not the front air bags Impact to the side but it may deploy a side air bag r V j 1 V J LSide air bag activation Greater than modera...

Page 41: ...Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damage but may not have enough impact force to activate Vehicle roll over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side air bags...

Page 42: ...hen the warning light constantly flashes stays on or doesn t come on at all If any of these occur consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible The system may not work in an accident h WARNIN...

Page 43: ...oving Interior Parts Removing any components such as the front seat front dashboard the steering wheel or parts containing air bag sensors is dangerous These parts contain essential air bag parts The...

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Page 45: ...oors and L o c k s 3 2 Keys 3 2 Door Locks 3 3 Keyless Entry S y stem 3 5 Power Windows 3 7 Hood 3 9 Trunk L id 3 10 Trunk Release Handle 3 12 Fuel Filler Lid and Cap 3 14 S u n ro o f 3 15 Security...

Page 46: ...ic field Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight W hen starting the engine do not let the following materials touch the key grip The engine ma...

Page 47: ...n animal unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous In hot weather temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death Always take all children and animals with y...

Page 48: ...king Unlocking with Door Lock Button To lock any door from the inside push its door lock button To unlock pull it out To lock any door with the door lock button from the outside push its door lock but...

Page 49: ...the transmitter do not Drop it Get it wet Disassemble it Expose it to heat or sunlight NOTE The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2 5 m 8 ft from the center of the vehicle but t...

Page 50: ...on To unlock the driver s door press the button To unlock all the doors press the button again within 5 seconds T ru n k button To open the trunk press the button Maintenance h CAUTION M ake sure the...

Page 51: ...n transmitter inoperative Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the power windows to operate WARNING Closine Power Windows Closing power windows are dangerous A person s han...

Page 52: ...ll up the switch and then release it Operating the Passenger Power Windows The passenger windows may be opened or closed by the power window master control switches on the driver s door Right front wi...

Page 53: ...gerous A person s hands head or neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury Unless a passenger needs to operate a window keep the power window lock switch in the locked position Ho...

Page 54: ...and Exhaust Gas Exhaust gas in the cabin o f a vehicle is dangerous This gas contains CO carbon monoxide which is colorless odorless and highly poisonous I f inhaled it can cause loss o f consciousne...

Page 55: ...the rear seatbacks and trunk Give the other person only the secondary key which does not open the trunk To secure the trunk lid lock the rear seatbacks page 2 7 push the left side of the trunk lock s...

Page 56: ...handles h WARNING Open Trunk Lid and Children 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 p...

Page 57: ...erial that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid A CAUTION Always keep the handle f...

Page 58: ...t could be ignited by sparks or flam es causing serious burns and injuries Before refueling stop the engine and always keep sparks andflam es away from the filler neck A CAUTION Always use only a genu...

Page 59: ...cally only when the ignition switch is in the ON position A WARNING Extending the Head or Arms Through the Sunroof Extending the head arms or other parts o f the body through the sunroof is dangerous...

Page 60: ...front of the slide switch Open Close Tilt Operation The rear of the sunroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation To tilt push the rear of the tilt switch located on the left side of the over...

Page 61: ...light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position The light will go out when confirmation by the immobilizer system is completed If the light flashes rapidly fails to c...

Page 62: ...hole in the key 3 18 NOTE The keys carry a unique electronic code For this reason and to assure your safety replacement keys require some waiting time to obtain They are only available through an Aut...

Page 63: ...or after unlocking the doors with the key or an inside door lock button NOTE The alarm will activate about 15 seconds after a door has been opened The indicator light flashes rapidly for about 15 seco...

Page 64: ...TE The trunk lid can be opened with the key or the transmitter even when the system is armed The alarm will not come on and the system will remain armed NOTE If you have any problem with the theft det...

Page 65: ...wheel then push the release lever up to lock the column After adjusting push the wheel up and down to be certain it s locked before driving Mirrors Outside Mirrors Check the m irrors angles before dr...

Page 66: ...e 5 35 Rearview Mirror With Day Night Function Before driving adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window Do this with the day night lever in the day position Push the le...

Page 67: ...04 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE If your forward view is obstructed by the mirror or the sunvisor hits the mirror adjust the mirror stay to the center horizontal position View...

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Page 69: ...ents 4 2 Emission Control System 4 4 Engine Exhaust Carbon Monoxide 4 5 Before S tarting the Engine 4 6 Before Getting I n 4 6 After Getting In 4 6 D riving Tips 4 7 Break In Period 4 7 M oney Saving...

Page 70: ...be posted on gasoline station pumps 2 5 liter engine You may use a regular unleaded fuel with Octane Rating from 87 to 90 91 to 95 RON but this will slightly reduce performance A CAUTION USE ONLY UNL...

Page 71: ...soline blend that can be used with your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 Gasoline containing alcohol such as ethanol or methanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol Vehicle damage and...

Page 72: ...tions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to get very hot Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance USE ONLY UNLEADED...

Page 73: ...onsciousness or even death could occur D on t run the engine when inside an enclosed area Idling with the Windows Closed Exhaust gas is dangerous When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed a...

Page 74: ...ine coolant brake clutch fluid washer fluid and other fluid levels should be inspected daily weekly or at refueling depending on the fluid See Maintenance Section 8 4 6 After Getting In Are all doors...

Page 75: ...nd repairs Avoid long warm ups Once the engine runs smoothly begin driving Avoid fast starts Keep the engine tuned Follow the maintenance schedule page 8 3 and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform...

Page 76: ...pped with ABS don t pump the brakes Continue to press down on the brake pedal If you get stuck shift to 1 L or 2 S and accelerate slowly Don t spin the front wheels For more traction in starting use s...

Page 77: ...nd to 1 or R with a manual transaxle Block the rear wheels Snow Tires A WARNING M ixing Tire Types Using tires different in size or type is dangerous Your vehicle s handling could be greatly affected...

Page 78: ...eased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected Dry the brakes by driving v...

Page 79: ...ng GAWR and the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR of your vehicle are on the M otor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver s doorfram e Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle dam...

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Page 81: ...Power S teering 5 12 Cruise Control 5 13 Traction Control System T C S 5 16 In stru m en t C luster and Indicators Meters and Gauges W arning Indicator L ights and Beeps 5 23 Warning IndicatorL ig h...

Page 82: ...d in P park WARNING Removing the Key I t s dangerous to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock You will lose steering co...

Page 83: ...light can be checked after the engine is started page 5 23 Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position a beep will sound when any door is opened Starting the Engine NO...

Page 84: ...stem Foot Brake Your Mazda has power assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal Should power assist fail you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal But the dis...

Page 85: ...ing the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal Parking Brake LSetting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal then pull the brake handle fully upward Releasing the parking brake Depress th...

Page 86: ...e brakes inspected immediately D on t drive with this light on and contact an Authorized M azda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible Anti Lock Brake System ABS The ABS control unit...

Page 87: ...hen the engine is jump started to charge the battery uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on This is due to a weak battery not a malfunction Recharge the battery Brake Pad Wear Indicator...

Page 88: ...to reverse The shift lever must be put in neutral before being shifted to reverse h CAUTION Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears Also don t use the clutch to hold the vehicl...

Page 89: ...he starter P Park P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating A WARNING Holding the Vehicle with P Setting the shift lever to the Pposition without using the parking brake to hol...

Page 90: ...tions where gentle acceleration may be necessary Do not exceed the following speeds in the 2 position Shift Lock System For your safety the autom atic transaxle has a shift lock w hich prevents shifti...

Page 91: ...ransaxle will then shift through a three gear sequence in D Shift patterns without overdrive To tu rn it on push the button again Shift patterns with overdrive D 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 2 W ithout Traction Co...

Page 92: ...y accelerating D escending steep grades W hen descending a steep grade shift to 2 or 1 depending on load weight and grade steepness Descend slowly using the brakes only occasionally to prevent them fr...

Page 93: ...milar restrictions that require inconsistent speed D on t use cruise control in these situations Cruise Set Indicator Light CRUISE This light comes on when a cruising speed is set Activation Deactivat...

Page 94: ...t be activated until about 2 seconds after the CRUISE MAIN switch has been engaged On a steep grade the vehicle may momentarily slow down going up or speed up while going down 5 14 To Increase Cruisin...

Page 95: ...ou to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1 6 km h 1 mph by a momentary tap of the SET COAST button Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1 6 km h 1 mph for each tap To Resume Cruisi...

Page 96: ...ck surface the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to the drive wheels without causing them to spin and lose traction WARNING TCS and Unsafe Driving The traction control system TCS c...

Page 97: ...indicates that the traction control system is operating properly On slippery surfaces such as fresh snow it will be impossible to achieve high rpm when the traction control system is on TCS OFF Indica...

Page 98: ...1 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the TCS is off when the engine is turned off it automatically activates when the ignition switch is turned on Leaving the TCS on will provide the b...

Page 99: ...1 1 04 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges Speedom eter 5 20 O dom eter and Trip M eter 5 20 T achom eter 5 21 E n g in e Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 21 F u e l G...

Page 100: ...eter 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...

Page 101: ...eter The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm 2 2 5 liter engine Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the...

Page 102: ...much fuel is in the tank We recommend keeping the tank over 1 4 full W hen the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E refuel as soon as possible W hen the parking lights or he...

Page 103: ...will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning Indicator Lights Page BHAKE Brake System Warning Light 5 25 4 Seat Belt Warning Light 5 25 E3 Charging System Warning Light 5 26 Engine Oil P...

Page 104: ...Door Ajar Warning Light 5 28 ABS Warning Light 5 28 Air Bag System Warning Light 5 28 Immobilizer System Warning Security Indicator Light 5 29 ID Headlight High Beam Indicator Light 5 29 I5D Rear Wind...

Page 105: ...e 8 15 2 After adding fluid check the light again If the warning light remains on or if the brakes do not operate properly do not drive the vehicle Have it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer Even if...

Page 106: ...as possible h CAUTION Don t drive with a loose or broken alternator belt The engine could overheat because this belt also drives the water pump 5 26 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This warning lig...

Page 107: ...possible to achieve high rpm when the traction control system is on Low Fuel Warning Light This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty Get fuel as soon as possib...

Page 108: ...is jump started to charge the battery uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on This is due to a weak battery not a malfunction Recharge the battery Air Bag System Warning Light If the air...

Page 109: ...completed If the light flashes rapidly fails to come on or comes on and stays on it indicates a system malfunction If any of these occur contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible Securit...

Page 110: ...your transaxle Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible Cruise Set Indicator Light CRUISE This light comes on when a cruising speed is set TCS OFF Indicator Light TCS OFF This light come...

Page 111: ...hts and Beeps Beeps Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position a beep will sound when any door is opened Lights On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed fro...

Page 112: ...on or removing the key The lights will automatically switch back on when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position To prevent discharging the battery don t leave the lights on while the...

Page 113: ...Lights 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...

Page 114: ...e wiper blades the wiper motor is protected 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 a...

Page 115: ...da Dealer Rear Window Defroster The rear defroster clears frost fog and thin ice from the rear window The ignition switch must be in the ON position Push the switch to turn on the rear window defroste...

Page 116: ...top on or near a roadway The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it Depress the hazard warning switch and a...

Page 117: ...tem C lim ate C ontrol S y ste m 6 2 Operating Tips 6 2 Vent O peration 6 3 M anual Type 6 6 A udio System 6 11 Antenna 6 11 Operating Tips for Audio S ystem 6 11 Audio S e t 6 19 Safety C ertificatio...

Page 118: ...ed air position can be used temporarily when driving on dusty roads or for quick cooling of the interior Parking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather...

Page 119: ...ect air flow by moving the adjustment knobs and vents A djusting the am ount of airflow These vents can be opened by rotating the vertical wheels up or closed by rotating them down NOTE W hen using th...

Page 120: ...e 4 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Climate Control System Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents v y Floor Vents v y Defroster and Floor Vents 6 4 Form No...

Page 121: ...automatically be swung in both right and left directions To turn on push the switch in Another push will turn it off W hen the switch is turned off the direction of airflow can manually be adjusted by...

Page 122: ...ontrol Switches Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds 0 Fan off 1 Low speed 2 M edium low speed 3 M edium high speed 4 High speed 6 6 T em perature control dial Cold Hot This dial cont...

Page 123: ...ols the source of air entering the vehicle The switch should be kept in the outside air position under normal conditions Press the switch to alternate between the two positions The indicator light ill...

Page 124: ...ired speed NOTE If the windshield fogs up easily set the mode selector switch to the position If cooler air is desired at face level set the mode selector switch at the Si position and adjust the temp...

Page 125: ...and set the air intake selector switch to the recirculated air position then set the fan control dial to the position 4 If warmer air is desired at floor level set the mode selector switch at the c l...

Page 126: ...ng set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position and the fan control dial to position 4 If warm air is desired at the floor set the mode selector switch to the position In the W or posi...

Page 127: ...e the antenna Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere Therefore they can reach longer distances than FM signals Be...

Page 128: ...signals can be reflected by obstructions it 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...

Page 129: ...erating Tips for Cassette Tape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head capstans and pinch rollers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes This can cause weak or wavering sounds an...

Page 130: ...fields and direct sunlight Protect the exposed cassette tape from dirt and damage Store cassette tapes in their original cases or other protective cases Insert only cassette tapes into the slot If ob...

Page 131: ...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 about an hour Wait for nor...

Page 132: ...edge Do not stick paper or tape on the CD Avoid scratching the reverse side the side without a label Dust finger smudges and dirt can decrease the amount o f light reflected from the signal surface th...

Page 133: ...book Page 17 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD player changer Do not insert any disc with a peel off or seal on it 6 17 Form No 8Q50 EA...

Page 134: ...J94S book Page 18 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Interior Comfort Audio System 6 18 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G...

Page 135: ...Changer r Irani in rl 1 1 1 1 Power Volume Sound Controls 6 20 Clock 6 22 Operating the Radio 6 24 Operating the Cassette Tape Player 6 26 Operating the Mini Disc MD Player 6 28 Operating the Compact...

Page 136: ...nob to turn the audio system on Press the power volume knob again to turn the audio system off NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the audio system on for a long period when...

Page 137: ...ust the selected functions as follows NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting any mode the volume function will be automatically selected To reset bass mid range treble fade and balance press the audio c...

Page 138: ...n H To advance the minutes press the minute set button M while the time is flashing 3 Press the clock button CLOCK again to start the clock E xact h o u r adjustm ent 1 To set the exact hour press the...

Page 139: ...by pressing the clock button CLOCK This alternates the display between time and audio W hen the clock mode has been selected the time will be displayed NOTE If audio operation is selected while the ti...

Page 140: ...will be displayed NOTE If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak reception automatically changes from STe Re O to MONO for reduced noise and the ST indicator will go out 6 24 Tuning The radio has the fo...

Page 141: ...ions and bands you want to store To tune one in the memory select AM FM1 or FM2 and then press its channel preset button The station frequency and the channel number will be displayed If the power sup...

Page 142: ...pe s top side is playing W hen Y is lit the bottom side is on NOTE W hen a metal tape is inserted the player will automatically compensate for it and MTL will be displayed Playing Press the cassette t...

Page 143: ...ay Autom atic program control APCl APC is used to find the beginning of either the next program or the one being played Press the APC button to the beginning o f the next selection Press the APC butto...

Page 144: ...igital signals on the MD Playing Press the MD play button MOTAPE to start playing when a MD is in the unit Ejecting the MD Press the MD eject button to eject the MD Fast forw ard R everse Press and ho...

Page 145: ...d Press the repeat button RPT once again to cancel repeat play Random play This feature allows the MD player to randomly select the order o f the songs Press the random button RDM during play The next...

Page 146: ...will illuminate and the track number will be displayed Playing Press the CD play button CD to start playing when a CD is in the unit Ejecting the CD Press the CD eject button to eject the CD Fast for...

Page 147: ...mal play will resume where scan was selected R epeat play This feature makes it possible to listen to a selection repeatedly Press the repeat button RPT during play The current selection will be repea...

Page 148: ...reads WAIT A beeping sound can be heard during this waiting time Simultaneously pressing the power volume knob and the load button LOAD for about 2 seconds will turn this beeping sound ON or OFF 6 32...

Page 149: ...ds after the beep is heard 3 Pull out the CD M ultiple ejection 1 Press and hold the CD eject button for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard 2 Wait 5 seconds or press the CD eject button again withi...

Page 150: ...he scan button SCAN once again to cancel scan play NOTE If the unit is left in scan normal play will resume where scan was selected R epeat play This feature makes it possible to listen to a selection...

Page 151: ...on CHECK MD MD is inserted upside down Insert the M D properly If the error indication does not disappear consult an Authorized M azda Dealer MD is defective Insert another MD properly If the error in...

Page 152: ...a may void the user s authority 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 devi...

Page 153: ...mitter or the door lock switch and the ignition key is removed about 15 seconds after all doors are closed about 15 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition The light also goes out when the...

Page 154: ...reater than 12V 10A h CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure pay attention to the following Don t use accessories that require more than 12V 10A Don t use accessories that ar...

Page 155: ...socket may become unsuitable for the lighter Before using the lighter have the socket checked by your Authorized Mazda Dealer A CAUTION If you use a lighter overheating may occur when the lighter doe...

Page 156: ...hrough the hole of the tray and insert the plug in the socket 4 Make sure the plug cord is running through the cap slot reinstall the cap and turn it clockwise about 45 to the opened position WARNING...

Page 157: ...rs are on the rear center armrest Storage Compartments A WARNING Open Storage Box Driving with a storage box open is dangerous To reduce the possibility o f injury in an accident or a sudden stop keep...

Page 158: ...atch Storage Pocket To open push the release catch down and pull the lid downward 6 42 Center Pocket To open push the release catch down and pull the lid downward To open the glove box pull the latch...

Page 159: ...Comfort Interior Equipment Center Console To open pull the lower release catch Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid To open it pull the upper release catch Rear Armrest Box...

Page 160: ...lower it for use in front or swing it to the side Vanity Mirrors Type A To use the vanity mirror lower the sunvisor and pull the mirror cover up Cover 6 44 Type B To use the vanity mirror lower the su...

Page 161: ...ing in an Em ergency 7 2 F lat T ir e 7 3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage 7 3 Changing a Flat T ire 7 5 O verheating 7 10 Overheating 7 10 Em ergency S tarting 7 12 Starting a Flooded Engine 7 12 Jump Sta...

Page 162: ...warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it Depress the hazard warning switch and all four turn signals will flash at o...

Page 163: ...S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram 7 3 Form No 8Q50 E...

Page 164: ...ing will be affected You could lose control o f the vehicle and have an accident Put the spare tire on the rear axle and move a regular tire to the front CAUTION To avoid damage to the temporary spare...

Page 165: ...icle that is supported only by a jack Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a Jack Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is dangerous The occupant could cause the vehicle to fa ll re...

Page 166: ...notch on the wheel cover with the valve stem when installing it Damage could occur during installation if the wheel cover is not properly aligned 2 Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise...

Page 167: ...e jack provided with your Mazda Placing Objects Under the Jack Jacking the vehicle with an object under thejack is dangerous Thejack could slip and someone could be seriously injured by the jack or th...

Page 168: ...eveled edge inward tighten them by hand h WARNING Applying Oil and Grease to Lug Nuts Bolts Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause...

Page 169: ...ure the wheel and would damage the stud which could cause the wheel to slip o ff and cause an accident Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts o f the same conf...

Page 170: ...longer escaping from the engine 4 Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment If steam is com ing from the engine com partm ent Don t go near the fro...

Page 171: ...Cooling System Caps When the engine and radiator are hot scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury D on t remove either cooling system cap when the engine and r...

Page 172: ...out jump starting we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work WARNING Battery Related Explosion Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous Hydrogen gas...

Page 173: ...discharged battery 4 Jumper cables Connect cables in Booster battery numerical order and disconnect in reverse order 2 0 liter engine _ Jumper cablesl i A Connect cables in numerical order Booster an...

Page 174: ...eerous The vehicle beine towed could surge forward when its engine starts causing the two vehicles to collide The occupants could be injured Never tow a vehicle to start it You can t start a vehicle w...

Page 175: ...laws must be followed A towed vehicle usually should have its front wheels off the ground If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this use wheel dollies W hen towing with the rear wheels on th...

Page 176: ...NLY for tying down the vehicle when it s being transported Using them for towing will damage the bumper Tiedown Hooks Front Tiedown Hooks Rear 7 16 Recreational Towing An example of recreational towin...

Page 177: ...7 Owner M aintenance P recautions 8 8 Engine Compartment Overview 8 9 Engine O il 8 10 Engine Coolant 8 13 Brake Clutch Fluid 8 15 Power Steering Fluid 8 17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ATF 8 18 W asher...

Page 178: ...at have been designed and made especially for your Mazda inadequate incomplete and insufficient servicing may result in problems This could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries For exper...

Page 179: ...s follow Schedule 2 Repeated short distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used Driving on r...

Page 180: ...ths after that every 48 000km 30 000miles or 24 m onths Idle speed I I Air filter R R Fuel lines and hoses 1 I I Hoses and tubes for emission 1 I Spark plugs 2 0 liter engine non PLATINUM tipped type...

Page 181: ...I Air filter I S1 R I S1 R Fuel lines and hoses 1 I I Hoses and tubes for emission 1 I Spark plugs 2 0 liter engine non PLATINUM tipped type R R 2 5 liter engine PLATINUM tipped type R eplace every 9...

Page 182: ...Replace L Lubricate sv Maintenance Interval N um ber of m onths or kilom eters miles w hichever com es first M onths 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 M ain tenances Item x1000 Km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56...

Page 183: ...ake and clutch fluid level page 8 15 Engine coolant level page 8 13 Engine oil level page 8 11 Washer fluid level page 8 20 At Least Monthly Tire inflation pressures page 8 26 At Least Twice a Year Fo...

Page 184: ...dures Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly You can be seriously injured while perform ing some maintenance procedure I f you lack sufficient knowledge and experie...

Page 185: ...ngine Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid Windshield was fluid reservoir Air filter Brake Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Cooling system cap Automatic transaxle fluid level dipsti...

Page 186: ...ther conditions require higher viscosity engine oils for satisfactory lubrication c 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 J I I ____ I _ _ I ___I ___I ___I __L c l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 c 5W 30...

Page 187: ...ing the level to F CAUTION Don t add engine oil over F This may cause engine damage 6 Make sure the O ring is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick The distance between L and F on the di...

Page 188: ...horoughly drained 4 Fill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick 5 Securely replace the oil filler cap 6 Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for leaks 7 Turn it off and wa...

Page 189: ...reservoir when the engine is cool If it s at or near L add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to F h CAUTION Radiator coolant...

Page 190: ...m Turn off the engine and wait until it s cool Even then be very careful when removing the cap or drain plug Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop Step bac...

Page 191: ...er turning off the engine inspect the drain plug and the water hoses for leaks 9 After the engine has cooled remove the cooling system cap and inspect the coolant level If it s low repeat steps 5 to 8...

Page 192: ...els are dangerous Low levels could signal brake lining wear or a brake system leak Your brakes couldfa il and cause an accident I f you fin d a low fluid level have the brakes and clutch inspected SsC...

Page 193: ...Add fluid if necessary it does not require periodic changing 3 Remove the filler cap and attached dipstick 4 Wipe them clean and put them back 5 Remove again and inspect the level 6 It must be between...

Page 194: ...failure 1 Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly 2 Idle the engine about two minutes Push down on the brake pedal 3 Move the shift lever through all ranges and set it at P 8 18 h WAR...

Page 195: ...pstick W hen adding fluid make sure the fluid level doesn t pass the crosshatched area on the dipstick NOTE Inspect both sides of the dipstick for accurate reading 2 5 liter engine Fluid hot scale A W...

Page 196: ...Level WARNING Substitute Washer Fluid Using radiator antifreeze as washer flu id is dangerous I f sprayed on the windshield it will dirty the windshield affect your visibility and could result in an...

Page 197: ...ndary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released Air Filter CAUTION D on t drive without an air filter This could result in excessive engine wear A viscous paper air filter f...

Page 198: ...e blades with foreign matter can reduce wiper effectiveness Common sources are insects tree sap and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes If the blades are not wiping properly clean th...

Page 199: ...are free of the metal support Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades A CAUTION Don t bend the stiffeners You need to use them again If the metal stiffeners a...

Page 200: ...gets in your eyes or on your skin I f this happens immediately flush your eyes with water fo r 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get m edical attention Be careful not to get battery fluid on...

Page 201: ...ecommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution WARNING Using Different Tire Types Driving your vehicle with different types o f tires is danger...

Page 202: ...pare when the tires are cold Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride top handling and minimum tire wear 6 NOTE Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures D on t release air from warm ti...

Page 203: ...ing a Tire A WARNING Worn Tires Driving with worn tires is dangerous Reduced braking steering and traction could result in an accident Always use tires that are in good condition If a tire wears evenl...

Page 204: ...a tread life of up to 5 000 km 3 000 miles depending on road conditions and driving habits W hen the tread wear solid band indicator appears replace the tire with the same type of temporary spare 8 2...

Page 205: ...J94S book Page 29 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs 8 29 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G...

Page 206: ...r touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection when handling or working around halogen bulbs Children and Halogen Bulbs Playing with a halogen bulb is danger...

Page 207: ...spring out and away to free the headlight bulb 8 Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it straight back 9 Replace the bulb 10 Install in the reverse order of removal W hen re...

Page 208: ...June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Replacing a Bulb Front Replacing a Bulb Interior To replace the map light bulbs contact an Authorized M azda Dealer Interior light Courtesy...

Page 209: ...and Care Owner Maintenance Replacing a Bulb Rear R ear bulb access To replace the turn signal light brake light taillight or reverse light bulb pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remo...

Page 210: ...turday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Rear turn signal lights Brake lights Taillights Reverse lights Trunk light License plate lights jZ5377 o High mount brake light 8 34...

Page 211: ...Fuse Replacement If the electrical system doesn t work first inspect fuses on the driver s side 1 Turn off the ignition switch and other switches 2 Open the fuse panel cover 4 Inspect it and replace i...

Page 212: ...hese steps 1 Turn off the ignition switch and all other switches 2 Remove the fuse block cover 3 If a fuse is blown replace it with a new one of the sam e rating W hen replacing the 100A fuse 1 Turn o...

Page 213: ...ection of all circuits 5 IG KEY 30A RADIO SUNROOF TURN METER ENGINE POWER WINDOW W IPER fuses Ignition system 6 HEATER 40A Heater Air conditioner D ESC R IPT IO N FUSE RATING PR O TEC TED C O M PO N E...

Page 214: ...aintenance and Care Owner Maintenance D ESC R IPT IO N FUSE RATING PR O TEC TED C O M PO N EN T 13 ABS 20A Antilock brake system 14 15 16 H L L 15A Headlight Left 17 H L R 15A Headlight Right 18 ABS 2...

Page 215: ...ock brake system 8 9 A C 10A Air conditioner 10 11 TURN 10A Turn signals 12 W IPER 20A W indshield wipers and washer 13 PW IND 30A Power windows 14 D ESC R IPT IO N FUSE RATING PRO TECTED CO M PO N EN...

Page 216: ...Damage Caused by Bird Dropping Insects or Tree Sap O ccurrence Bird droppings contain acids If these aren t removed they can eat away the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork W hen ins...

Page 217: ...t Chipping Occur r ence Paint chipping occurs when gravel 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...

Page 218: ...hing Scratches are more noticeable on vehicles with darker paint finishes To minimize scratches on the vehicle s paint finish Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter using lukewarm or cold water be...

Page 219: ...tains no abrasives Waxes containing abrasive will remove paint and could damage bright metal parts 2 Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic mica and solid colors 3 W hen waxing coat evenly with...

Page 220: ...ing it The lower edges of doors rocker panels and frame members have drain holes that should not be clogged Water trapped there will cause rusting h WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes Driving with wet br...

Page 221: ...cleaner To keep the fabric looking clean and fresh take care of it Otherwise its color will be affected it can be stained easily and its fire resistance may be reduced Use only recommended cleaners a...

Page 222: ...J94S book Page 46 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM...

Page 223: ...m porter D istributors 9 7 Importer Distributor 9 7 Distributor in Each Area 9 7 W arranty 9 8 Warranties for Your Mazda 9 8 Outside the United States and Canada 9 9 Add On Non Genuine Parts and Acces...

Page 224: ...r any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership management call Mazda North American Operations Customer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 222 5500 In order t...

Page 225: ...ral Manager STEP 2 Contact the Mazda Regional Office If you feel that you still require assistance ask the dealer Service M anager to arrange for you to meet the local Mazda Service Representative If...

Page 226: ...nada Inc and our dealers M azda 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 awa...

Page 227: ...a 902 422 5413 Quebec 418 649 1330 Regional Offices R EG IO N A L O FFIC ES A REA S CO VERED M AZDA CANADA INC W ESTERN REGION 8171 ACKROYD ROAD SUITE 2000 RICHMOND B C V6X 3K1 604 303 5670 ALBERTA BR...

Page 228: ...er This 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...

Page 229: ...1 800 263 4680 in Canada 416 609 9909 outside Canada PUERTO RICO Plaza Motors Corp Mazda de Puerto Rico P O Box 362722 San Juan Puerto Rico 00936 2722 TEL 787 788 9300 GUAM Triple J Motors 157 South M...

Page 230: ...aint System Limited Warranty Anti perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emission Control Warranty U S A only Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control Warranty...

Page 231: ...ossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries We strongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside these areas You may have these problems if you do Recommended f...

Page 232: ...ned parts or accessories could seriously affect your vehicle s performance or safety system This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances o f injuries in an accident Always consult...

Page 233: ...a cell phone while driving also ties up the driver s hands Use o f these devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident I f a passenger is unable to use the device...

Page 234: ...owest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire ma...

Page 235: ...ewalls of passenger vehicle tires over the next several years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment...

Page 236: ...d in individual problems between you your dealer or Mazda M otor Corporation Your Mazda Importer Distributor To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or...

Page 237: ...ICATION ORDER NUM BER PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION 9999 95 019B 02 2002 WORKSHOP MANUAL English 9999 95 021G 02 2002 WIRING DIAGRAM English 9999 95 017C 02 U S A only 2002 OW NER S MANUAL 9999 EC 017C 02 C...

Page 238: ...J94S book Page 16 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM...

Page 239: ...1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Specifications Technical information about your Mazda Identification N um bers 10 2 Vehicle Information Labels 10 2 Specifications 10 4 Specifications 10 4 10 1 Form N...

Page 240: ...The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard This plate can easily be seen through the windshield Motor Veh...

Page 241: ...J94S book Page 3 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Identification Numbers Engine Number 10 3 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G...

Page 242: ...E 11 BKR6E 11 DENSO K16PR U11 K20PR U11 PKJ16CR8 PKJ20CR8 Spark plug gap 1 0 1 1 mm 0 040 0 043 in 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in 1Manual transaxle 2Automatic transaxle Lubricant Quality L ubricant Classif...

Page 243: ...7 80 2 5 liter engine 8 0 8 5 7 0 Fuel tank L US gal Im p gal 64 0 16 9 14 1 The indicated engine oil capacities are for general reference purposes only W hen adding or changing oil verify the engine...

Page 244: ...ts Taillights 27 7 High mount brake lights 27 Reverse lights 18 License plate lights 5 Trunk light 5 Interior lights 10 M ap light 5 Courtesy lights 5 Tires LStandard tire 1 I t em Type Tire size Infl...

Page 245: ...J94S book Page 1 Saturday June 23 2001 1 04 PM Index 11 1 Form No 8Q50 EA 01G...

Page 246: ...ving tips 5 12 Center Console 6 43 Fluid 8 18 Center Pocket 6 42 Overdrive 5 11 Child Restraint Shift lock system 5 10 Child restraint precautions 9 18 Transaxle ranges 5 9 Installing child restraint...

Page 247: ...ting 5 3 Engine Compartment Overview 8 9 Engine Coolant O verheating 7 10 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 21 Exhaust Gas 4 5 Exterior Care 8 42 Eyeglass Holder 6 41 F Flasher Hazard warning 5 36 He...

Page 248: ...Bulbs Replacement 8 29 Specifications 10 6 Lighting Control 5 32 Lubricant Quality 10 4 M M aintenance 8 1 Introduction 8 2 Owner maintenance precautions 8 8 Owner maintenance schedule 8 7 Scheduled...

Page 249: ...SRS Air Bags Air bag system description 2 29 Supplemental restraint systems precautions 2 25 W arning light 2 34 Starting the Engine 5 3 Steering W heel 3 21 Horn 5 36 S Storage Compartments 6 41 Stor...

Page 250: ...em 5 28 Brake system 5 25 Charging system 5 26 Check engine 5 27 D oor ajar 5 28 Engine oil pressure 5 26 Immobilizer system 5 29 Low fuel 5 27 Low washer fluid level 5 27 Seat belt 5 25 TCS 5 27 W ar...

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