park assist MAZDA MODEL MILLENIA 2002 Owners Manual (in English)

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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Foot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.

Parking Brake
Setting the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal, then pull the
brake handle fully upward.
Brake System
Driving with the Engine Off:
Continuing to drive when the engine
is stalled or turned off is dangerous.
Braking will require more effort, and
the brake’s power-assist could be
depleted if you pump the brake. This
will cause longer stopping distances
or even an accident. Don’t continue
driving when the engine is stalled or
turned off, find a safe place to stop.
Riding the Brakes:
Driving with your foot continuously
on the brake pedal or steadily
applying the brakes for long distances
is dangerous. This causes overheated
brakes, resulting in longer stopping
distances or even total brake failure.
This could cause loss of vehicle
control and a serious accident. Avoid
continuous application of the brakes.
Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep hills.
WARNING
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
Driving with the parking brake on will
cause excessive wear of the brake
linings or pads.
WARNING
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
If all four wheels are on the ground, the
vehicle may be towed only forward.
Don’t exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) and a
distance of 80 km (50 miles) ; you could
damage the transaxle.
If speed must exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) or
a towing distance of 80 km (50 miles), use
one of these methods:
•Place the front wheels on dollies.
•Tow with the front wheels off the
ground.
•Transport the vehicle on a flat bed
truck.

Towing Hook-Front
Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground.
1. Shift to neutral.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC
position.
3. Release the parking brake.
Remember that power assist for the
brakes and steering will not be
available when the engine is not
running.
CAUTION
Towing/Tiedown Hooks
•The towing hook should be used
only in an emergency (to get the
vehicle out of a ditch or a snow
bank, for example).
•When using the towing hook,
always pull the cable or chain in a
straight direction with respect to the
hook. Apply no sideways force.
•Don’t use the tiedown hooks under
the front for towing.
They are designed ONLY for tying
down the vehicle when it’s being
transported. Using them for towing
will damage the bumper.
CAUTION
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Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-40
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-10
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-23
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-20
Antenna
............................................ 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-6
Warning light
.............................. 5-7
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-38
Ashtrays
........................................... 6-37
Audio System
Audio set
................................... 6-17
Operating tips for
audio system
............................. 6-10
Safety certification
.................... 6-33
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-11
Fluid
.......................................... 8-17
Hold mode
................................ 5-10
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-10
Shift-lock system
........................ 5-9
Transaxle ranges
......................... 5-8
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-12
Maintenance
............................. 8-23
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps
Ignition key reminder
............... 5-30
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-30
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-30
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
........................... 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
B
Body Lubrication ............................. 8-19
Brake
Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-6
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-7
Parking brake
.............................. 5-4
Warning light
.............................. 5-5
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-28
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-11
Center Console
................................. 6-39
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-16
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-18
Child Safety Locks for Rear Door
..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-36
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-6
Clock
................................................ 6-36
Coin Box
.......................................... 6-38
Courtesy Lights
................................ 6-35
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-12
Cup Holders
..................................... 6-38
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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