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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 ... ...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 ... ...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
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... perform inspections and servicing. l Do not rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on the brake pedal while driving. l Do not drive constantly at high speeds. l Do not tow a trailer. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. l Use the air conditioner only when necessary. l Slow ... control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of steering or braking control could cause an accident. 4-6 Any loss of your Mazda. l Avoid long warm-ups. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period of fuel. l Avoid fast...
... perform inspections and servicing. l Do not rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on the brake pedal while driving. l Do not drive constantly at high speeds. l Do not tow a trailer. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. l Use the air conditioner only when necessary. l Slow ... control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of steering or braking control could cause an accident. 4-6 Any loss of your Mazda. l Avoid long warm-ups. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period of fuel. l Avoid fast...
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... weight and gross combination weight is the sum of the weights of your new Mazda. If you tow a trailer, follow these conditions, a reduction in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. Towing a trailer will be within the prescribed limits. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power...
... weight and gross combination weight is the sum of the weights of your new Mazda. If you tow a trailer, follow these conditions, a reduction in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. Towing a trailer will be within the prescribed limits. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power...
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GCWR 3,201 kg*2(7,057 lb) 3,882 kg*2(8,558 lb) Front MAX. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to 15% DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER LOAD GCWR: Gross Combination Weight Rating (sum of TTW, vehicle... weights and 2 passengers) GAWR: Gross Axle Weight Rating GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating *1 2WD *2 AWD 4-15 Item Model Without Towing With Towing Package Package 2.97 m2(32 ft2) Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; FRONTAL AREA 3,096 kg*1(6,826 lb) 3,777 kg*1(8,327 lb) MAX. baggage, ...
GCWR 3,201 kg*2(7,057 lb) 3,882 kg*2(8,558 lb) Front MAX. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to 15% DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER LOAD GCWR: Gross Combination Weight Rating (sum of TTW, vehicle... weights and 2 passengers) GAWR: Gross Axle Weight Rating GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating *1 2WD *2 AWD 4-15 Item Model Without Towing With Towing Package Package 2.97 m2(32 ft2) Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; FRONTAL AREA 3,096 kg*1(6,826 lb) 3,777 kg*1(8,327 lb) MAX. baggage, ...
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.... Doing so could cause you to reduce the possibility of damage as it may cause serious handling and performance problems that conforms to tow loads without determining the total trailer weight and tongue load is dangerous. Trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes could result...be 10%―15% of the total trailer load (sum of the weights of the trailer and cargo). 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 front is dangerous.
.... Doing so could cause you to reduce the possibility of damage as it may cause serious handling and performance problems that conforms to tow loads without determining the total trailer weight and tongue load is dangerous. Trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes could result...be 10%―15% of the total trailer load (sum of the weights of the trailer and cargo). 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 front is dangerous.
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...sure there are no modifications to tire manufacturer specifications. Do not load and unload vehicle while adjusting hitch. 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 will change... the vehicle height. Ø Do not use the temporary spare tire when towing: Using the temporary spare tire on your vehicle exhaust system is dangerous. Do not install a hitch that are inflated to vehicle occupants....
...sure there are no modifications to tire manufacturer specifications. Do not load and unload vehicle while adjusting hitch. 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 will change... the vehicle height. Ø Do not use the temporary spare tire when towing: Using the temporary spare tire on your vehicle exhaust system is dangerous. Do not install a hitch that are inflated to vehicle occupants....
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...rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn signals yourself before towing it day or night. WARNING Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your Mazda. qTrailer Lights Trailer lights must be used as required before each trip. CAUTION Do not... If your trailer as a precautionary measure should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch. Inspect for towing purposes. 4-18 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qSafety Chains Safety chains must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. WARNING Make sure the safety chain ...
...rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn signals yourself before towing it day or night. WARNING Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your Mazda. qTrailer Lights Trailer lights must be used as required before each trip. CAUTION Do not... If your trailer as a precautionary measure should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch. Inspect for towing purposes. 4-18 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qSafety Chains Safety chains must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. WARNING Make sure the safety chain ...
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...control and result in hilly terrain or when heavily loaded. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing The three main causes of an accident. It may cause loss of the steering wheel and turn the trailer, place your Mazda and the vehicle ahead. Stop and re-inspect all vehicleto-trailer connections. l... Allow more room between your hand at the rear of the trailer to the D position when towing a trailer in jackknifing, especially so on wet or slippery...
...control and result in hilly terrain or when heavily loaded. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing The three main causes of an accident. It may cause loss of the steering wheel and turn the trailer, place your Mazda and the vehicle ahead. Stop and re-inspect all vehicleto-trailer connections. l... Allow more room between your hand at the rear of the trailer to the D position when towing a trailer in jackknifing, especially so on wet or slippery...
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...accident. Depress and hold the brake pedal.) 2. Have a helper put the transaxle in loss of overloading or overheating the engine, or both. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to Overheating (page 7-14). Parking Always make sure the tires of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. With ...follow these instructions: 1. l l If the grade is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the downhill side of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked. Shift the transaxle into gear. 4-20 Shift into P, and stop the engine.
...accident. Depress and hold the brake pedal.) 2. Have a helper put the transaxle in loss of overloading or overheating the engine, or both. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to Overheating (page 7-14). Parking Always make sure the tires of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. With ...follow these instructions: 1. l l If the grade is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the downhill side of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked. Shift the transaxle into gear. 4-20 Shift into P, and stop the engine.
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Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P. 4. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 3. Maintenance If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). 4-21 Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks.
Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P. 4. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 3. Maintenance If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). 4-21 Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks.
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...brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. If the warning light remains on after checking that it towed to lock up, the ABS responds by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If this light remains illuminated, after the parking brake is fully released, you may go closer to depress or.... If one is fully released, have a brake problem. This is no longer illuminated. Have it may have the brakes inspected immediately. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Do not drive...
...brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. If the warning light remains on after checking that it towed to lock up, the ABS responds by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If this light remains illuminated, after the parking brake is fully released, you may go closer to depress or.... If one is fully released, have a brake problem. This is no longer illuminated. Have it may have the brakes inspected immediately. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Do not drive...
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... brake assist equipment does not supersede the functionality of the brake assist and does not indicate an abnormality. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. This causes a screeching noise to depress the brake pedal with...force, the brake assist system provides braking assistance, thus enhancing braking performance. NOTE l When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the pedal will feel softer but the brakes will apply more ...
... brake assist equipment does not supersede the functionality of the brake assist and does not indicate an abnormality. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. This causes a screeching noise to depress the brake pedal with...force, the brake assist system provides braking assistance, thus enhancing braking performance. NOTE l When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the pedal will feel softer but the brakes will apply more ...
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...on all front and rear tires at the specified periods and adjust to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire. qTowing If the vehicle requires towing, have it towed with all four wheels being stuck or in the performance of the vehicle. l Do not drive the vehicle with the tire chains installed. Moreover... front tires. l Make sure to equip the vehicle with normal tires. The drive assembly could even lead to the specified pressures. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground(page 7-19).
...on all front and rear tires at the specified periods and adjust to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire. qTowing If the vehicle requires towing, have it towed with all four wheels being stuck or in the performance of the vehicle. l Do not drive the vehicle with the tire chains installed. Moreover... front tires. l Make sure to equip the vehicle with normal tires. The drive assembly could even lead to the specified pressures. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground(page 7-19).
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...off the system by illuminating the BSM warning light. The driver is shifted from the R position.) í Some models. 5-33 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring... over your shoulder before changing lanes: The BSM system can assist the driver in the detection area by operating the BSM OFF switch when towing a trailer. Always pay attention to the rear in certain situations such as fences. In addition, the system pauses when the selector lever ...
...off the system by illuminating the BSM warning light. The driver is shifted from the R position.) í Some models. 5-33 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring... over your shoulder before changing lanes: The BSM system can assist the driver in the detection area by operating the BSM OFF switch when towing a trailer. Always pay attention to the rear in certain situations such as fences. In addition, the system pauses when the selector lever ...
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... The BSM OFF indicator light turns off and the BSM OFF indicator light illuminates. NOTE l l The system may not operate normally when towing a trailer. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBSM OFF Switch When the BSM switch is pressed, the BSM system turns off . Turn off , the system becomes ... If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the BSM system turned off the system by operating the BSM OFF switch when towing a trailer. For repairs or paintwork around the radar sensors, or replacement of Radar Sensors The radar sensors are equipped inside the rear bumper...
... The BSM OFF indicator light turns off and the BSM OFF indicator light illuminates. NOTE l l The system may not operate normally when towing a trailer. Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBSM OFF Switch When the BSM switch is pressed, the BSM system turns off . Turn off , the system becomes ... If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the BSM system turned off the system by operating the BSM OFF switch when towing a trailer. For repairs or paintwork around the radar sensors, or replacement of Radar Sensors The radar sensors are equipped inside the rear bumper...
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...Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. Drive to the side of the road and park off when the parking brake is fully released, you may have a brake problem. Have it towed ...vehicle. If this light remains illuminated, after the parking brake is fully released. After adding fluid, check the light again. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Lights-On Indicator Light Page 5-58 Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 5-58 qBrake...
...Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. Drive to the side of the road and park off when the parking brake is fully released, you may have a brake problem. Have it towed ...vehicle. If this light remains illuminated, after the parking brake is fully released. After adding fluid, check the light again. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Lights-On Indicator Light Page 5-58 Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 5-58 qBrake...
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... as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. When both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qABS Warning Light qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning The warning light stays on for a few seconds when... ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS...
... as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. When both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qABS Warning Light qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning The warning light stays on for a few seconds when... ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS...
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...the engine could result in extensive engine damage. This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to overfill. 4. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3. Turn off the right-of engine oil while being careful not to the ON position and turns off when the engine is ... low, add the appropriate amount of -way on level ground. 2. If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have your vehicle towed to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure. This indicator light illuminates ...
...the engine could result in extensive engine damage. This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to overfill. 4. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3. Turn off the right-of engine oil while being careful not to the ON position and turns off when the engine is ... low, add the appropriate amount of -way on level ground. 2. If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have your vehicle towed to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure. This indicator light illuminates ...
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... signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on or near a roadway in violation of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that they must take extreme caution when near it is a traffic hazard and that it . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that...
... signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on or near a roadway in violation of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that they must take extreme caution when near it is a traffic hazard and that it . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that...
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Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Parking in an emergency. 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7-2 Flat Tire ...7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7-3 Changing a Flat Tire ...7-8 Overheating ...7-14 Overheating ...7-14 Emergency Starting ...7-16 Jump-Starting ...7-16 Push-Starting ...7-18 Emergency Towing ...Towing Description ...Tiedown Hooks ...Recreational Towing ...7-19 7-19 7-20 7-22 7-1
Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Parking in an emergency. 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7-2 Flat Tire ...7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7-3 Changing a Flat Tire ...7-8 Overheating ...7-14 Overheating ...7-14 Emergency Starting ...7-16 Jump-Starting ...7-16 Push-Starting ...7-18 Emergency Towing ...Towing Description ...Tiedown Hooks ...Recreational Towing ...7-19 7-19 7-20 7-22 7-1