traction control MAZDA MODEL MPV 2004 Quick Tips (in English)
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DRIVER’\b VIEW 
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 
1. Power window switches*, 
see Switches/Locks
2. Power door locks*, see Switches/Locks
3. Air vents 
4. Traction control  system*
5. Turn signal/lighting  control lever, 
see Getting Started
6. Power outside mirror switch*,  see Switches/Locks
7. Horn and driver’s  air bag
8. Gear selector lever,  see Transaxle9. Hazard warning switchPush on/off
10. Audio system, see Audio Systems
11.  Rear window defroster
switch
12. Lighter/12V powerpoint 
13. Climate control panel, see Climate Controls
14. Cup holder/ashtray
15. Front console
16. Parking brake lever
17. Wiper/washer lever, see Getting Started
18. Cruise control*, see Getting Started
19. Tilt steering-wheel lever  Pull lever down, position 
wheel; push lever up 20. Audio control 
switches,
see Getting Started
21. Instrument panel lighting
Headlights on: To 
brighten/dim, turn thumb-
wheel up/down
22. Power sliding door switches*, see Getting Started
23. Hood release handle 
24. Fuse panel
25.  Remote fuel door release
26. Passenger air bag  deactivation indicator light, 
see Getting Started
Driver’sView
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Getting Started 
MPV Quick Tips®are designed
to quickly familiarize you with 
some important features of
your MPV  
This Driver’s View tab is your 
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab 
Be sure to see the tab called 
Getting Started, this section
contains important operating
tips about your MPV 
Items identified with  
this symbol       call out 
important information 
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IN\bTRUMENT CLU\bTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 
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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DRIVING TIP\b
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 
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
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†)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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