check engine MAZDA MODEL MPV 2004 Quick Tips (in English)
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IN\bTRUMENT CLU\bTER
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WARNING LIGHT\b
9. Charging system warning light 
Dealer inspection required
10. Low engine oil  pressure warning light
Stop vehicle and turn off
engine; check oil level
11. Cruise main  indicator*
System ON/OFF 
See Getting Started
12. Cruise control*, see Getting Started
13. TCS Traction Control System*
Light flashes when in use; 
dealer  inspection required 
if light remains on
CRUISE MAIN
14. Traction Control
System* off 
System turned off manually 
or malfunctioning; dealer
inspection required
15. Air bag readiness  Front or side air bag malfunction,
warning light constantly flashes,
stays on or never illuminates
with ignition on, dealer inspec-
tion required
16. Turn signals/hazard  warning on
17. High beams on 
18. Door ajar 
19. Immobilizer system/ security light*20. Check enginePossible faulty emission control, 
dealer inspection required, or
fuel filler cap not tight
21. Brake system Parking brake on/low 
fluid level
22. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
23. Overdrive off indicator, see Transaxle 
Lights when the overdrive  
button is in the off position
24. Always fasten  safety belts
InstrumentCluster
Instrument Cluster
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GAUGE\b
1. Engine coolant  temperature gauge 
If above normal range, stop 
vehicle and turn off engine;
check coolant level when safe 2. Fuel gauge
19.8-gallon/75-liter tank
3. Speedometer 
4. Tachometer
5. Gear indicator
6. Odometer/trip meter 7. Odometer/trip meter
select button 
Press to select among trip A, 
trip B and odometer 
Press and hold to reset  
selected trip odometer
8. Low fuel level 
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INTERIOR LIGHT\b
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Interior Lights
Transaxle
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*Denotes optional equipment
1. Liftgate lightOFF = Light always off 
ON = Light on if door open
2. Rear interior light ON = Light always on
DOOR = Light on if door open
OFF = Light always off 3. Map lights
On/off: Press switches ( 7)
4. Interior lights Slide switch ( 8)
OFF = Lights always off 
DOOR = Lights on if door open
Rotate switch ( 9) clockwise/
counterclockwise for DOOR/OFF 5. Sunroof tilt switch*
Operates only with ignition on 
To tilt/close: Press and hold
rear/front of switch
6. Sunroof slide switch* Operates only with ignition on
To open: Press and hold rear 
of switch until panel is in
desired position
To close: Press and hold front
of switch
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Automatic transaxle 
P = Park 
To move gear selector lever from
Park: Press firmly on brake pedal 
Tip: To shift from P smoothly, 
depress brake pedal firmly
before moving shift lever, 
ignition switch must be in 
ACC or ON position 
R = Reverse
N = Neutral  
No gear engaged 
D (Overdrive) 
For normal driving: Shifts through
five forward gears automatically 
Tip: Torque converter lock-up 
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear D (Overdrive Off)
Press overdrive off switch 
(
1 ) to disengage/engage 
overdrive; indicator light on 
instrument panel will illuminate;
shifts through four forward 
gears automatically 
Provides extra power and 
increased engine braking 
3 = Third 
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking  
Use to reduce wheel spin when 
starting on slippery surfaces 
2 = Second 
Use for engine braking when 
3rd is not sufficient 
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\bWITCHE\b/LOCK\b
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\bwitches/Locks
Locks
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Power window switches 
Ignition switch must be in ON position 
All windows controlled from the 
driver’s armrest; passenger doors
have separate switches 
Driver’s window  
One-touch-down: Push down
AUTO switch (3) firmly and release,
window goes down all the way; pull
switch back briefly to stop; press
lightly and hold for normal operation
Child-safety locks 
Located on the front edge of 
rear doors 
To activate: Push tab (3) down;
door opens from outside only
To cancel: Pull tab up
WARNING: Since children  
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated 
Passenger window switches 
Push switch ( 4) down and hold to
open; pull back and hold to close 
Power window lockout switch 
Press button ( 5) down until clicks,
only driver’s window operates;
press again and passenger 
windows function again 
Master front door lock switch 
To lock/unlock all doors: Press
front/rear of switch ( 6)
To lock doors without key: With
door open, press front of switch
( 6 ), exit vehicle, close doors 
To lock/unlock with key: Turn 
key in driver’s door clockwise/
counterclockwise 
Tip: Doors can be locked  
with key in ignition (chime
sounds to alert you that 
key is in ignition)
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Key 
Operates ignition and all locks 
Tip: Use key number  plate 
to purchase a new key; store  
in safe place separate 
from vehicle 
Immobilizer system* 
Prevents engine from starting
unless coded key used; see
Owner’s Manual 
Remote Keyless Entry 
System*,
see Getting Started
Door lock buttons
1.  Front door lock buttons
To lock: Press front of 
lock button 
To unlock: Pull lock button out
2.  Sliding door lock buttons
To lock: Push  button down
To unlock: Pull  button up
Power remote outside  
mirrors*
Ignition switch must be in ACC 
or ON position 
To adjust left/right mirror:  
Slide selector switch (
1) left/right,
press perimeter switch ( 2) in 
direction of desired mirror 
movement 
Tip: To lock mirrors in place, 
move switch (1) to center position
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CLIMATE CONTROL\b
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Climate
Controls
Climate
Controls
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Rear climate controls 
Rear heater type* 
Supplies only hot air via floor outlets 
Rear cooler type* 
Supplies only cold air via roof outlets
Front climate controls 
1. Temperature controlRotate knob to blue for  
cool, red for warm 
Control positions for  
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, air flow
selector knob to
2. Air Conditioning Press on/off
3. Fan control Rotate knob
4.  Rear window defrost Press ON/OFF 
Turns ON for approximately  
15 minutes, after 15 minutes,
cycles ON or OFF unless 
ignition is turned off 
Tip: Indicator light stays  
on during defroster 
ON/OFF cycling
7. Rear air conditioningswitch* 
0= fan off
REAR  = enables fan speed
control from the rear 
1 = low
2 = medium
3 = high
Tips: To help prevent windshield 
fogging in humid weather,
select  before starting engine 
To prevent moisture buildup, 
never drive with system off 
Objects placed under the front 
seats may interfere with air
flow to the rear5. Air flow selections = air to dash 
= air to dash and floor  
= air to floor  
= air to floor and windshield 
= air to windshield 
6. Air intake selection switch 
Press for cooling
with inside/outside air 
When or is selected,
is automatically set so
that windshield fogging is  
prevented, can not 
be selected
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Rear heater/cooler type*1. Cool air from roof vent 
2. Warm air from floor vent
3. Fan control Rotate knob
*Denotes optional equipment 
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UNDER HOOD 
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Under Hood
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1. Power steering fluidreservoir 
Check with engine off; fill to
MAX mark 
2. Engine coolant reservoir Level should be between F 
and L lines when cold 
WARNING: Never remove 
coolant reservoir tank cap 
while engine is running or 
hot; you could get burned 3. Automatic transaxle 
fluid dipstick
Check with engine running at 
operating temperature; 
fluid level should be within 
v-notches on dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir Level should be kept at the 
MAX mark on reservoir; 
fill with DOT 3 brake fluid 
5. Air filter 
6. Fuse box  (fuses and relays)
7. Battery
8. Hood support rod 9. Hood latch
Pull hood latch up,  
open hood
10. Engine oil filler cap SAE 5W-20 recommended 
for all temperatures
11. Engine oil dipstick Check with engine cold or 
5 minutes after shutting
engine off; do not fill above
MAX line
12. Windshield washer  reservoir
Fill with windshield 
washer fluid
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DRIVING TIP\b
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DrivingTips
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Break-in period 
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy 
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds 
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)* 
When brake pedal is pressed, ABS
automatically reduces hydraulic
pressure to any wheel on the
verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of the
brake pedal and hear a clicking noise;
this tells you the ABS is functioning
properly; increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking 
Tips: Maintain constant  
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes 
Unique driving conditions
†Every 5,000 miles change oil/ 
filter, inspect coolant level, 
lights, brake/clutch fluid, tire 
pressure/wear, power steering
fluid, locks/hinges, washer fluid
and rotate tires 
Maintenance notes: 
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles 
or sooner if needed 
Replace cabin air filter once  
every 2 years or 25,000 miles
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Replace spark plugs every 
100,000 miles (or 60,000 miles
if following the Unique driving
conditions
†)Traction Control System*
Automatically applies and releases
brakes to prevent excessive wheel
spin at all speeds, especially 
when accelerating on 
slippery surfaces 
Tire economy and tips 
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold 
Maintain correct front-end 
alignment and tire balance; rotate
tires at 7,500-mile 
intervals; see
Owner’s Manual  for rotation chart
Tire pressure
Decal on the edge of the 
driver’s door provides tire 
pressure information
A.Change: Engine oil/
replace filter 
Lubricate: All locks and hinges
B. Inspect: Disc brakes
C. Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines  
and hoses, cooling system, 
brake lines, hoses and 
connections, drum brakes, 
steering operation and 
linkages, front suspension 
ball joints, driveshaft 
dust boots
D. Replace: Air filter
E. Inspect: Exhaust system and 
heat shields
F. Inspect: PCV valve 
Change: Engine coolant
Tire chains*
†Tire chains can damage aluminum 
wheels; use on steel wheels only 
Tips: Use only SAE class 
“S ”
chains, install only on front 
tires; install as tightly as 
possible and retighten 
after driving 1/4 -1/2 miles;
chains may affect handling 
Never exceed 30 mph with  
tire chains
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
NORMAL \bERVICE INTERVAL\b\0
7,500 miles
15,000 miles 
22,500 miles 30,000 miles
37,500 miles 
45,000 miles
52,500 miles 60,000 miles 
67,500 miles
75,000 miles 82,500 miles
90,000 miles
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