MAZDA MODEL MPV 2003 Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
To collapse the table
1. Close the lid on the storage box.
2. Pull the lever under the table, then
lower it (page 2-8). After the table is
collapsed, press the table surface to
lock it in place.

Rear Console
Push the knob and open the cover.

Cargo Securing Loops
Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44.1 lbf). Do not apply excessive
force to the loops as it will damage them.
Not Securing Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous. The cargo could move or
be crushed in sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
the luggage is secured before driving.
WARNING
Floor
Rear side trim
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

Shopping Bag Hooks
The shopping bag hooks can be used for
hanging shopping bags.The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
12V—10A.
Do not hang excessive weight on the
hooks as they will be damaged.
CAUTION
Shopping bag hook
(tensile strength:
3 kg (6.6 lb))
Accessory Sockets
Cap
Front
Rear
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
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 are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
•Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use.
•Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t use the socket for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
CAUTION
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Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency
........................................................... 7- 2
Parking in an Emergency ......................................................... 7- 2
Flat Tire
........................................................................................ 7- 3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage .................................................... 7- 3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................ 7- 8
Overheating
................................................................................. 7-15
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-15
Emergency Starting
.................................................................... 7-17
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-17
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-17
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-19
Emergency Towing
...................................................................... 7-20
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-20
Tiedown Hooks ........................................................................ 7-21
Recreational Towing ................................................................ 7-21
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop 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 all
four turn signals will flash at once.
Parking in an Emergency
NOTE
•The turn signals don’t work when
the hazard warning lights are on.
•Check local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.
Hazard warning flasher switch
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Flat Tire
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire Tool bag Jack
Spare tire lever
Lug wrenchJack leverTire clamp
Flat tire securing boltVinyl bag
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

Jack
To remove the jack
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the tool bag.
3. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spares should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
Tool bag
Wing bolt
Jack
Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
To remove the spare tire
1. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
2. For side-spoiler equipped vehicles,
remove the fasteners on both sides of
the spoiler cap by turning them
counterclockwise.
Pull the spoiler cap out and to the left. To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
•Don’t exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
•Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, don’t drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire’s
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire’s, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 25 mm
(1 in).
•Don’t use a tire chain on this tire
because it won’t fit properly.
•Don’t use your temporary spare on
any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
•Do not tow a trailer while using this
tire.
•Use only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.CAUTION
NOTE
•Install the side spoiler cap in reverse
order of removal.
•After installing the side spoiler cap,
make sure it is securely attached.
Fastener
Spoiler cap
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
3. Locate the spare tire carrier socket cap
on the right, in front of the second-row
seat. Unscrew it by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the spare tire lever and lug
wrench from the tool bag.
5. Raise the reclining lever and lower the
seatback forward.
Make sure the seatback is locked.
6. Insert the spare tire lever into the spare
tire carrier socket. Fit the lug wrench to
the opposite end of the spare tire lever.7. Slowly turn the lug wrench
counterclockwise until the spare tire
reaches the ground and the cable
becomes loose.
Lug wrench
Spare tire
lever
•Turning the lug wrench without
reclining the seat could damage the
seatback.
•Applying excessive lateral force
while the spare tire lever is attached
may result in damage to the socket.
NOTE
The spare tire lever remains locked in
the socket while the spare tire is being
lowered.
Unless the cable is rolled up
completely, the spare tire lever cannot
be removed from the socket.
Spare tire
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
8. Rotate the small lever on top of the
retaining plate and pull the retaining
plate out from the center hole of the
tire.
To secure the spare tire
1. Place the tire with the outer side facing
upward, rotate the small lever on top of
the retaining plate and slide the
retaining plate through the center hole
of the tire.
Rotate the small lever into place.
2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse
order of removal.3. Replace the spare tire carrier cap in the
socket and turn it until the spare tire is
pulled up tight.
Retaining
plate
Retaining
plate
Retaining
plate
Lever
Spare tire
•Applying excessive lateral force
while the spare tire lever is attached
may result in damage to the socket.
•Place the specialized temporary
spare tire in the spare tire carrier
correctly.
Placing the specialized temporary
spare tire wrong side up or using
any tire other than the small
temporary spare tire designed for
use with this vehicle will result in
poor attachment and insufficient
ground clearance in the spare tire
carrier and the danger of the tire
falling off.
NOTE
Unless the cable is rolled up
completely, the spare tire lever cannot
be removed from the socket.
CAUTION
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