MAZDA MODEL MPV 2004 Owners Manual (in English)
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8S06
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H  (Part No. 9999-95-029C-04)
Owner's  Manual
2004Owner's Manual
2004Mazda MPV
Mazda MPV 
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A Word to Mazda Owners
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete 
customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual 
carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is 
necessary, that’s the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best 
possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure 
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
©2003 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan Aug. 2003(Print1) Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of 
your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because 
improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in 
specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda’s genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that 
has been found not to damage the earth’s ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not 
operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a 
result, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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How to Use This Manual
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We want to help you get the most driving 
pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner’s 
manual, when read from cover to cover, 
can do that in many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of the 
manual to best explain how to enjoy your 
Mazda. By reading your manual, you can 
find out about the features, important 
safety information, and driving under 
various road conditions.
The above symbol in this manual means 
"Do not do this " or "Do not let this 
happen".Index:
 A good place to start is the Index, 
an alphabetical listing of all information 
in your manual.
You’ll find several WARNINGs, 
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
The above symbol, located on some parts 
of the vehicle, indicates that this manual 
contains information related to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a detailed 
explanation.
A WARNING indicates a situation in 
which serious injury or death could 
result if the warning is ignored.
A CAUTION indicates a situation in 
which bodily injury or damage to your 
vehicle, or both, could result if the 
caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and 
sometimes suggests how to make 
better use of your vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Table of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and 
child-restraint systems.
Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment 
of various parts.
Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.
Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including climate control and audio 
system.
In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
Index
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1Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Dashboard Overview 
.................................................................... 1-2
Interior Overview 
.......................................................................... 1-3
Exterior Overview 
......................................................................... 1-4
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control systemCup holder/Ashtray
Glove box Shift lever
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher Lighting control/Turn signals Instrument cluster
Driver-side air bag
Wiper and washer lever
Power window switches*
Cruise control switches*
Ignition switchLighter
Tilt wheel release lever Power window
lock switch*
Audio control switches* Outside mirror switch
Power door lock switch*
Power sliding door switch*Front console
TCS OFF switch*
(page 5-20)
(page 5-34)
(page 3-19)
(page 3-21)
(page 3-24) (page 5-18)
(page 3-33)
(page 6-38)(page 5-2) (page 5-14) (page 6-50)(page 6-2) (page 6-46)/(page 6-45)(page 6-44) (page 6-50) (page 2-56) (page 6-14) (page 5-39)(page 5-9) (page 5-36)
(page 2-56) (page 3-13)
(page 3-33) (page 3-8)
*Some models.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Interior Overview
Rearview mirrorSeat beltsInterior light
Sunvisors
Front seats
Side air bags*
Second-row seat
Power seat 
switches
Third-row seat
Parking brake
Rear climate control panel*
Rear vents*
(page 6-41)(page 2-30)
(page 3-34)
(page 5-5)
(page 2-56)(page 6-42)
(page 6-10)
(page 2-20)
(page 6-12)
(page 2-13) (page 2-8)
(page 2-3)
*Some models.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Exterior Overview
Windshield wiper blades
Power windows
Hood
Fog lights*
Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights
Headlights
Fuel-filler lid
Doors and keys
Rear windshield
wiper blades
Liftgate
License plate
lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Tires
Rear window defrosterChild safety lock
Outside mirrors Brake lights/Taillights
Parking lights
Moonroof*
High-mount brake light
Side turn signal lights Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 5-38)(page 3-12)
(page 8-22)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-20)
(page 3-24)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)(page 3-33)
(page 8-27)
(page 3-25)
(page 3-23) (page 3-19)
(page 3-2)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31) (page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
*Some models.
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2Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and 
child-restraint systems.
Seats 
................................................................................................ 2-2
Seat Arrangements  .................................................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)  ..................................... 2-3
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-8
Second-Row Seats  ................................................................... 2-13
Third-Row Seat  ....................................................................... 2-20
Flat Folding  ............................................................................. 2-28
Seat Belt Systems 
......................................................................... 2-30
Seat Belt Precautions  ............................................................... 2-30
3-Point Type Seat Belt  ............................................................. 2-33
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems  ...... 2-35
2-Point Type Seat Belt  ............................................................. 2-37
Seat Belt Extender  ................................................................... 2-39
Seat Belt Warning Light  .......................................................... 2-40
Seat Belt Warning Beep ........................................................... 2-40
Child Restraint 
............................................................................ 2-41
Child Restraint Precautions  ..................................................... 2-41
Installing Child-Restraint Systems  .......................................... 2-45
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems  ............................................ 2-53
SRS Air Bags 
............................................................................... 2-56
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions  ............... 2-56
Supplemental Restraint System Components .......................... 2-60
How the Air Bags Work  .......................................................... 2-63
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