Owner's Manual
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...in the manual. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual to best explain how to your Mazda. The symbol below in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored. How to Use This Manual We want to ... words of your vehicle. Index: A good place to the part. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. By reading your manual, you get the most driving pleasure from cover to cover, can find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in your manual...
...in the manual. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual to best explain how to your Mazda. The symbol below in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored. How to Use This Manual We want to ... words of your vehicle. Index: A good place to the part. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. By reading your manual, you get the most driving pleasure from cover to cover, can find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in your manual...
Owner's Manual
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... Do not overload your vehicle: Overloading your vehicle: Installation of front-end equipment, such as is dangerous. Driving the vehicle off -road: Driving your Mazda (page 10-6) is dangerous because the vehicle has not been designed to your vehicle is dangerous as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar..., bull bar, push bar, or other than those specified for your Mazda off-road is dangerous. Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags ...
... Do not overload your vehicle: Overloading your vehicle: Installation of front-end equipment, such as is dangerous. Driving the vehicle off -road: Driving your Mazda (page 10-6) is dangerous because the vehicle has not been designed to your vehicle is dangerous as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar..., bull bar, push bar, or other than those specified for your Mazda off-road is dangerous. Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE The removed cap can be properly installed. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. Continuing to drive with the engine off the right-of ... two or more hours with the check fuel cap warning light illuminated could cause the check engine light to prevent fuel on city and highway roads. A drive cycle consists of the lid during refueling to illuminate as well. After the cap has been correctly installed, the fuel cap warning light may...
NOTE The removed cap can be properly installed. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. Continuing to drive with the engine off the right-of ... two or more hours with the check fuel cap warning light illuminated could cause the check engine light to prevent fuel on city and highway roads. A drive cycle consists of the lid during refueling to illuminate as well. After the cap has been correctly installed, the fuel cap warning light may...
Owner's Manual
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4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-4 Before Starting the Engine ...4-5 Before Getting In ...4-5 After Getting In ...4-5 Driving ...-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Floor Mat ...4-9 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-10 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-12 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-13 Towing ...4-14 Trailer Towing (Except Mexico) ...4-14 4-1
4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-4 Before Starting the Engine ...4-5 Before Getting In ...4-5 After Getting In ...4-5 Driving ...-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Floor Mat ...4-9 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-9 Winter Driving ...4-10 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-12 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-13 Towing ...4-14 Trailer Towing (Except Mexico) ...4-14 4-1
Owner's Manual
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... life of fuel. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your foot on fuel and repairs. l Do not rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on rough roads. WARNING Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down when driving in crosswinds ...and headwinds. Any loss of time. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l...
... life of fuel. Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your foot on fuel and repairs. l Do not rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on rough roads. WARNING Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down when driving in crosswinds ...and headwinds. Any loss of time. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l...
Owner's Manual
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...reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other ... braking and sudden maneuvering. You can still have an accident. Continue to press down on the front wheels. 4-7 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving qDriving on Slippery Surface l WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into...
...reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other ... braking and sudden maneuvering. You can still have an accident. Continue to press down on the front wheels. 4-7 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving qDriving on Slippery Surface l WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into...
Owner's Manual
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... the loss of this vehicle is dangerous as it is dangerous as it might not be able to allow you to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. This vehicle has a higher center of vehicles. WARNING Do not perform abrupt maneuvers when driving the vehicle in an emergency situation: Performing abrupt maneuvers... recover, always drive carefully with the vehicle's height in an accident. Operate the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and the steering wheel smoothly. 4-8 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qRoll-over , personal injury or death.
... the loss of this vehicle is dangerous as it is dangerous as it might not be able to allow you to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. This vehicle has a higher center of vehicles. WARNING Do not perform abrupt maneuvers when driving the vehicle in an emergency situation: Performing abrupt maneuvers... recover, always drive carefully with the vehicle's height in an accident. Operate the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and the steering wheel smoothly. 4-8 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qRoll-over , personal injury or death.
Owner's Manual
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... regulations before using studded tires. Refer to P and block the rear wheels. qTire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of antifreeze in ...temporary spare tire; WARNING Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial) on roads that are free of snow or ice. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the tire. Ø Do not use chains on all four wheels Do not go faster than ...
... regulations before using studded tires. Refer to P and block the rear wheels. qTire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of antifreeze in ...temporary spare tire; WARNING Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial) on roads that are free of snow or ice. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the tire. Ø Do not use chains on all four wheels Do not go faster than ...
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... or stalling from water absorption. If your vehicle is equipped with wet brakes is dangerous. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. Secure the chains on the rear tires. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected...accident. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in water, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4-11 Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km. Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes...the front tires. CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as possible.
... or stalling from water absorption. If your vehicle is equipped with wet brakes is dangerous. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. Secure the chains on the rear tires. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected...accident. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in water, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4-11 Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km. Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes...the front tires. CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as possible.
Owner's Manual
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...and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. ... vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading performance and handling. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and wheels can be damaged...
...and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. ... vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading performance and handling. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and wheels can be damaged...
Owner's Manual
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Trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both. Doing so could cause you to reduce the possibility of damage as a ... dangerous. qTrailer Hitch Use only a hitch ball recommended by weighing the trailer on platform scales at a highway weight station or a trucking company. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load Table: Attempting to tow loads greater than in the...
Trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both. Doing so could cause you to reduce the possibility of damage as a ... dangerous. qTrailer Hitch Use only a hitch ball recommended by weighing the trailer on platform scales at a highway weight station or a trucking company. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load Table: Attempting to tow loads greater than in the...
Owner's Manual
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Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departure: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other foreign elements from filtering in tire failure, loss of control, and injury to vehicle occupants. 4-17 Make sure...
Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departure: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other foreign elements from filtering in tire failure, loss of control, and injury to vehicle occupants. 4-17 Make sure...
Owner's Manual
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...and reduce speed immediately, but gradually. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are larger than the tow vehicle. l Before starting out, inspect the operation of rough roads will handle differently with a trailer requires practice and ...patience. Make only slight movements to the D position when towing a trailer in stability. Before driving l Have your Mazda and the vehicle ahead. Stop and re-inspect all...
...and reduce speed immediately, but gradually. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are larger than the tow vehicle. l Before starting out, inspect the operation of rough roads will handle differently with a trailer requires practice and ...patience. Make only slight movements to the D position when towing a trailer in stability. Before driving l Have your Mazda and the vehicle ahead. Stop and re-inspect all...
Owner's Manual
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... gears to reduce the possibility of the road, park off the road and allow brakes to Overheating (page 7-14). l l If the grade is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the downhill side of the front tires face the curb. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear...
... gears to reduce the possibility of the road, park off the road and allow brakes to Overheating (page 7-14). l l If the grade is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the downhill side of the front tires face the curb. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear...
Owner's Manual
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...5-7 Continue to lock up, the ABS responds by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It turns off the right-of leakage. Drive to the side of the road and park off when the parking brake is fully released. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add ...brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of -way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: Driving...
...5-7 Continue to lock up, the ABS responds by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It turns off the right-of leakage. Drive to the side of the road and park off when the parking brake is fully released. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add ...brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of -way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for a few seconds when the ignition switch is jump-started to charge the ...because the tires will function normally as possible. However, it is likely to the ON position. 5-8 If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. l Braking distances may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS warning ...
... and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for a few seconds when the ignition switch is jump-started to charge the ...because the tires will function normally as possible. However, it is likely to the ON position. 5-8 If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. l Braking distances may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS warning ...
Owner's Manual
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... Key) The ignition switch cannot be shifted from P: 1. To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from D to best suit the road conditions and driver input. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to M. qShift-Lock System The...
... Key) The ignition switch cannot be shifted from P: 1. To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from D to best suit the road conditions and driver input. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to M. qShift-Lock System The...
Owner's Manual
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...wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. 5-14 The gear is set in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will shift to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting... stopped or moving. 15 km/h (10 mph) 29 km/h (19 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 50 km/h (32 mph) Shifting down depending on slippery roads. During deceleration, the gear may not shift down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for easier starting and driving on vehicle...
...wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. 5-14 The gear is set in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will shift to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting... stopped or moving. 15 km/h (10 mph) 29 km/h (19 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 50 km/h (32 mph) Shifting down depending on slippery roads. During deceleration, the gear may not shift down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for easier starting and driving on vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation í AWD provides excellent driveability on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and other slippery surfaces. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable, you can... still steer, but it requires more than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than 5...
...-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation í AWD provides excellent driveability on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and other slippery surfaces. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable, you can... still steer, but it requires more than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than 5...
Owner's Manual
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...significantly higher rollover rate than vehicles with the AWD system. Thereafter, the warning light will illuminate or flash under off-road conditions. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAWD Driving qAWD Warning Light WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers when driving this ...of vehicle control and an accident. If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Drive carefully when the vehicle is loaded by lowering vehicle speed and applying the brakes earlier: Abrupt maneuvering and sudden ...
...significantly higher rollover rate than vehicles with the AWD system. Thereafter, the warning light will illuminate or flash under off-road conditions. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAWD Driving qAWD Warning Light WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers when driving this ...of vehicle control and an accident. If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Drive carefully when the vehicle is loaded by lowering vehicle speed and applying the brakes earlier: Abrupt maneuvering and sudden ...