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WARNING
Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Do not replace the xenon
fusion bulbs yourself. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer when the
replacement is necessary.
Handling Halogen Bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries could
be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never 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
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children.
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Replacing a headlight bulb
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned
off and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.3. Do the following procedure when
replacing the left headlight bulb.
Turn the screws counterclockwise and
remove them and the cover.
4. Find the high and low beam bulbs in
the rear of the headlight unit.
The outboard bulb is the LOW beam,
and the inboard one is the HIGH beam.
Refer to Light Bulbs on page 8-42.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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3. Turn the knobs counterclockwise and
lower the fuse block.
4. Locate the position of the suspected
fuse by using the chart inside the fuse
block cover.
5. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse
puller provided on the inside of the
engine compartment fuse block cover.
6. Inspect it and replace if it's blown.
NormalBlown
7. Push in a new fuse of the same
amperage rating, and make sure it fits
tightly. If it doesn't, have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer install it.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the MIRROR or CIGAR circuit.
WARNING
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components don't work and the fuses in
the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block
under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the ignition switch and all
other switches.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Fuse block (Passenger's side)
37 38 39 4041 42
43 44 4546
47 48 49 5051
52 5354 55 56 5758
59 60 61 6263 64
65 66 67 68 6970
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 8586
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
37 D/LOCK 2 15 A Power door lock
38 STOP 10A Stop lights
39 HEAD HIGH L 10A Headlight high beams (LH)
40 HEAD HIGH R 10A Headlight high beams (RH)
41―― ―
42―― ―
43 CIGAR 15 A Lighter
44 RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
45 MIRROR 10A Power control mirror
46 TAIL R 7.5 A Taillight (RH), Parking lights (RH) License plate lights
47 OBD 10A For protection of various circuits
48―― ―
49 TR/LOCK 20 A―
50 CPU PWR 10A Control unit
51 HAZARD 15 A Turn signals, Hazard warning flashers
52 SUN ROOF 20 A Moonroof
í
53 WASHER 20 A Front washer, Rear window wiper and washer
54―― ―
55 P/WIND R 30 A―
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
lDon't use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may damage
the protective coating; also, cleaners
and detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
lTo prevent damaging the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
the underside of the fenders, and make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Don't allow soap
to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
WARNING
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased 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 very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains 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. When waxing, coat evenly with the
sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas even if
the rest of the vehicle doesn't need it.
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Appearance Care
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qRepairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to major
repairs.
CAUTION
If your Mazda is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sure the body shop applies anti-
corrosion materials to all parts, both
repaired and new. This will prevent
them from rusting.
qBright-Metal Maintenance
lUse tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
lTo prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
lDuring cold weather or in coastal areas,
cover bright-metal parts with a coating
of wax or preservative heavier than
usual. It would also help to coat them
with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or
some other protective compound.
CAUTION
Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners,
or strong detergents containing highly
alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-
plated or anodized aluminum parts.
This may result in damage to the
protective coating and cause
discoloration or paint deterioration.
qUnderbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also
to do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt.It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
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.
WARNING
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased 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 very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
12. Max. permissible inflation pressure
13. SAFETY WARNING
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either
ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association).
215
“215”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65”is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R”is the tire construction symbol. R indicates“Radial ply construction”.
15
“15”is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95”is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each
tire can support.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-16
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-38
Air Filter ............................................ 8-29
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-46
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-59
Ashtray .............................................. 6-50
Audio System ................................... 6-16
Audio control switch .................. 6-38
Audio set .................................... 6-23
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-41
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-17
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-14
Maintenance ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-45
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-45
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-45
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-45
B
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-52
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-6
Brakes assist ................................. 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-42
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-53
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-53
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-17
Center Console .................................. 6-53
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-33
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-50
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-46
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-51
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C
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-32
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48
Defroster
Rear window .............................. 5-54
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-6
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-14
Flooded engine ........................... 7-14
Jump-starting .............................. 7-15
Push-starting .............................. 7-18
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-20
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-12
E
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-31
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-61
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-55
Headlights .................................. 5-46
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-54
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-49
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-18
Gauge ......................................... 5-31
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-52
Panel description ........................ 8-55
Replacement ............................... 8-52
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-52
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-55
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Index
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H
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-46
Flashing ...................................... 5-48
High-low beam .......................... 5-48
Leveling ..................................... 5-48
On reminder ............................... 5-48
Hood Release .................................... 3-20
Horn .................................................. 5-55
I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-42
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-23
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-33
Cruise main ................................ 5-43
Cruise set .................................... 5-43
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-42
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-43
Security ...................................... 5-42
Shift position .............................. 5-42
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-44
Information Display .......................... 6-45
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-46
Audio display ............................. 6-47
Climate control display .............. 6-47
Clock .......................................... 6-46
Information display functions .... 6-45
Trip computer ............................. 6-47
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-15
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-28
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button ............................................... 5-32
Interior Care ...................................... 8-64
Interior Lights ................................... 6-42
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-49
Liftgate ................................................ 3-9
Luggage compartment ................ 3-11
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-42
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-50
Lighting Control ............................... 5-46
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-44
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9
Recommendations for shifting ..... 5-9
Map Lights ........................................ 6-43
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-28
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-30
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-21
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-29
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-28
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-43
Overheating ....................................... 7-12
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-59
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-17
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-17
Power Windows ................................ 3-16
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-9
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-5
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-54
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-53
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-53
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-30
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-41
S
Seat Belt System
Automatic locking ...................... 2-11
Belt minder ................................. 2-20
Center-rear position .................... 2-16
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Except center-rear position ......... 2-12
Extender ..................................... 2-18
Pregnant women ........................ 2-10
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-14
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-19
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-23
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-26
Service Publications .......................... 9-43
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-29
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-45
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-38
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-28
Horn ........................................... 5-55
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-52
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-53
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-53
Center console ............................ 6-53
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-54
Glove box ................................... 6-52
Sunshade ........................................... 3-22
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-42
Index
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