glove box MAZDA MODEL 5 2006 Owners Manual

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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 CorporationHIROSHIMA, JAPAN
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.
Event Data Recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer
vehicles.
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.
©2005 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan Nov. 2005(Print3)
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Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-48
Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-32
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-46
Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-49
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-28
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-38
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-18
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-50
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-55
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-45
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-16
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-52
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-53
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-51
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-11
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-50
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-50
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-28
Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-38
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-19
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-20
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-28
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-42
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-42
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-43
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-30
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-42
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-9
Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-5
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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qTo Stop an Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
any one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door or the trunk lid with the
key.
lPress the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
NOTE
If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qTheft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove box.
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
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Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
front doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Don't use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the
sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
If the glove box has a lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.
Unlock
Lock
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Interior Equipment
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qLocking Lug Nutsí
If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a special
key to unlock them. This key is attached
to the lug wrench and is stored with the
spare tire. Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove box and mailing it
in the accompanying envelope. If you lose
this key, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's
order form, which is with the registration
card.
Special key
Antitheft lug nut
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the key for the antitheft lug nut.
2. Place the key on top of the nut, and be
sure to hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Don't use a
power impact wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.
To install the nut
1. Place the key on top of the nut, and besure to hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Don't use a
power impact wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.
qMounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
WARNING
Removing Dirt and Grime from
Wheels, Hubs and Hub Bolts:
When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident. Make sure the mounting
surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug
nuts are clean before changing or
replacing tires.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't
work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the front
passenger's side below the glove box
If the electrical system doesn't work, first
inspect fuses on the front passenger's side
below the glove box.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Remove the cover.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-32
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-54
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-6
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-14Flooded engine ........................... 7-14
Jump-starting .............................. 7-15
Push-starting .............................. 7-18
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-20
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-12
E
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-31
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-61
F
FlasherHazard warning .......................... 5-55
Headlights .................................. 5-46
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-54
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-49
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-18
Gauge ......................................... 5-31
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-52 Panel description ........................ 8-55
Replacement ............................... 8-52
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-52
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-55
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-29
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-28
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-43
Overheating ....................................... 7-12
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-59
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-17Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-17
Power Windows ................................ 3-16
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-9
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-5
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-54
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-53
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-53
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-30
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-41
S
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-11
Belt minder ................................. 2-20
Center-rear position .................... 2-16
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Except center-rear position ......... 2-12
Extender ..................................... 2-18
Pregnant women ........................ 2-10
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-14
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-19
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-23
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-26
Service Publications .......................... 9-43
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-29
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-45
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-38
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-28 Horn ........................................... 5-55
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-52 Cargo securing loops .................. 6-53
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-53
Center console ............................ 6-53
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-54
Glove box ................................... 6-52
Sunshade ........................................... 3-22
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-42
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10
Getting started
Activation
Insert the map disc into the unit to star t the Mobile Navigation System.
Note
●The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
● Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in the ON or ACC
position for a long time while the engine not running.
■Map Disc
● Refer to “Handling and Care of Map Discs” to know how to handle a map
disc (
page 53).
1
Turn the ignition switch
to the ON position and
press
to open
the display.
Note
●This display angle can be adjusted by pressing .
When the is
pressed, the display
angle changes in
stages.
● Press to close the display.
2
Insert the map disc
with the printed side
facing up.Note
●The main unit is located in the glove box
compartment.
● Condensation may form on the optical lens or the
map disc inside the unit when the temperature in
the vehicle increases in a shor t time such as when
heating the car on a cold day. This condensation
may cause malfunctions. If so, unload the map disc
and do not operate the unit for approximately 1
hour. Wipe the condensation off the map disc with a
soft cloth.
If the unit does not operate correctly after 1 hour,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cautions
OPENTILT
TILT
OPEN
[CAUTION] screen
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