steering MAZDA MODEL 2 2012 Owner's Guide

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Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle,
familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings,
from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle: Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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Head Restraint .................................... 2-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-50
Flashing ...................................... 5-52
High-low beam .......................... 5-52
On reminder ............................... 5-51
Hood Release .................................... 3-20
Horn .................................................. 5-59
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Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-38
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-23
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-36 Cruise ......................................... 5-47
DSC OFF .................................... 5-46
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-45
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-46
O/D OFF .................................... 5-45
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-47
Security ...................................... 5-45
Shift position .............................. 5-46
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-46
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-47
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-29
Interior Care ...................................... 8-51
Interior Lights ................................... 6-38
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Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
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Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
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Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-53
Liftgate .............................................. 3-11 Luggage compartment ............... 3-14
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-5
Lighting Control ............................... 5-50
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-39
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Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-9
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-8
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-29
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-58
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-26
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-27
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
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Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-30
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-26
Overhead Light ................................. 6-38
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
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Overloading ...................................... 4-10
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Paint Damage .................................... 8-45
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-7
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-9
Power Steering .................................. 5-15Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-15
Power Windows ................................ 3-16
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-21
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Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-4
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-58
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-57
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-57
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-27
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-24
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-16
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
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Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-41
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Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-13
Automatic locking ...................... 2-12
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Extender ..................................... 2-17
Pregnant women ......................... 2-11
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-15
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-19
Warning light ............................. 2-19
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Head restraint ............................... 2-7
Rear seat ....................................... 2-4
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-23
Service Publications .......................... 9-43
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-30
SRS Air Bags Driver and front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-50
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-42
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-48
Monitoring and maintenance ..... 2-55
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-47
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions ...................... 2-36
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-41
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-26 Horn ........................................... 5-59
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-41 Center Console Tray ................... 6-41
Glove Compartment ................... 6-41
Index
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