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Owner's Manual - Page 98
... system, the keys are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is turned to restart it and try starting the engine again. If the security indicator light flashes continuously while you shut off the engine. The security indicator light in the instrument panel flashes every 2 seconds until the system is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
... outside mirrors adjusted?
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. Always be inspected. l Check all doors closed and locked? Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires. l Are the inside and outside lights are clean. Before Driving Your Mazda
Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
..., or engine damage or stalling from water absorption. You can cause an accident or vehicle damage. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Overloading
WARNING
Be careful not to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
4-11
Exceeding these ratings can estimate...
Owner's Manual - Page 116
... delivery, or turbo boost pressure. l Use only the recommended engine oil (page 8-18). Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. Extra fuel additives are NOT recommended. Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips Turbocharger Information í
The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Do not use fuel with a lower octane rating.
Owner's Manual - Page 123
... distance required to stop by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving Brake System
qFoot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that have been affected.
5-5 Shift to a lower gear when going down steep hills: Driving with the engine stalled or turned off , find...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
... functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on after checking that wheel's brake. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on when the parking brake is normal when the ABS operates. In either case, it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible even if the brake light is sometimes...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Signal
Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light 5-39
Page
Charging System Warning Light
5-40
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
5-40
Check Engine Light
5-41
ABS Warning Light
5-39
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner ...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
... Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your brakes may notice that the pedal is harder to push or that the parking brake is fully released, have a brake problem. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after checking that it will function normally as possible: Driving with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. With the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
... that some components are illuminated, the rear wheels could stop than under normal circumstances.
When both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
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Some models.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION
Don't continue driving when the charging system warning light is due to the side of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
... as possible. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20). If the light remains illuminated even after you add oil, stop the engine immediately and have a problem. The system may come on level ground. 2. Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to the side of...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
... for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light í
This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to your Mazda in an accident. Have the problem taken care of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... and the key is removed from the following chart.
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Some models. Pull back to the normal position when released.
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
NOTE
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is opened. qFlashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
... position or turn off the right-of-way, and remove the snow and ice. If they don't resume functioning, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as washer fluid is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls Fog Lights í
The fog lights help you to see as well as to drive with the wipers inoperative. You could result in an...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
......Owner Maintenance Schedule ...Owner Maintenance Precautions ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Engine Oil ...Engine Coolant ...Brake/Clutch Fluid ...Power Steering Fluid ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) í ...Washer Fluid ...Body Lubrication ...Wiper Blades ...Battery ...Tires ...Light Bulbs ...Fuses ...Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
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Maintenance and Care...
Owner's Manual - Page 312
... by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Removal
Installation
8-44 With Non-LED bulb 1. NOTE
Removal
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim. 5. The rear combination component must be replaced.
3. Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Brake lights/Taillights (4 Door) With LED bulb...
Owner's Manual - Page 315
Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
8-47 High-mount brake light 4 Door 1. NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
5 Door 1. Pull the center section of each plastic retainer, and then remove the retainers and the trunk rear trim.
Pull the center of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then remove the trunk rear trim...
Owner's Manual - Page 318
... , inspect the appropriate circuit protector. qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the front passenger's side below the glove box. 1. Turn off the ignition switch and other switches. 2. Remove the cover.
8-50 Disconnect the bulb by fuses. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. Install the new bulb in the reverse order...
Owner's Manual - Page 330
... luster. WARNING
Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal: Driving with anti-corrosive material.
If not removed, they easily hide mud and dirt. To prevent corrosion on the underbody. This may be coated with wet brakes is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced, make sure the body...
Owner's Manual - Page 383
...With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement Capacity...
Item STANDARD TYPE Without Overall length turbocharger SPORTY TYPE With turbocharger ...Engine oil With turbocharger Coolant Without turbocharger Manual transaxle oil With turbocharger 4-speed transaxle Automatic transaxle fluid 5-speed transaxle Fuel tank Check oil and fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 385
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10-7 The rear combination component must be replaced. Specifications
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light Light bulb High beam Headlights Low beam Halogen Xenon fusion Type A Type B 4 Door High-mount brake light Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights Reverse lights License plate light Non-LED bulb LED bulb*2 5 Door Non-LED bulb LED bulb*1 Wattage 60...
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