MAZDA MODEL MPV 2001 Quick Tips (in English)

Quick Tips 2001 Mazda MPV page 20
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 3,750 miles
Replace cabin air filter once a
year or every 12,000 miles
†A.Change: Engine oil/replace filter
B.Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines
and hoses, idle speed, brakelines,
hoses and connections, disc
and drum brakes, steering
operation and linkages, front
suspension ball joints, driveshaft
dust boots, chassis and body
bolts, exhaust system and
heat shields
Replace: Air filter, brake fluid
Lubricate: All locks and hinges
C.Change: Engine coolant
D.Inspect: PVC valve, hoses and
tubes for emission system
Replace: Spark plugs
* Special operating conditions
† See Owner’s Manual
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feel free to call our
Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-222-5500
Monday through Friday,
8 am-5 pm
Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s ManualNORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
5,000 miles*
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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2001
Quick Tips®

DRIVER’S 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 Locks
3. Fog lights*
Press on/off; functions only
with headlight low beams on
4. Air vents
5. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
6. Power outside mirror
switch*, see Switches
7. Horn and driver’s air bag
8. Gearshift lever,
see Transaxle9. Hazard warning switch
Push on/off
10. Audio system,
see Audio System
11. Lighter
12. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
13. Cupholder/ashtray
14. Front console
15. Parking brake lever
16. Wiper/washer lever,
see Driver Controls17. Cruise control lever*,
see Driver Controls
18. Tilt steering wheel lever
Pull lever down, position
wheel; push lever up
19. Instrument panel
lighting
Turn thumb-wheel up/down
to increase/decrease intensity
20. Hood release handle
21. Fuse panel
22. Remote fuel door release
Driver’s
View
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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 Locks
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
GAUGES
1. Coolant temperature
gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine;
check coolant level when safe
2. Fuel gauge
18.5-gallon/70-liter tank
3. Speedometer
4. Tachometer
5. Gear indicator
6. Odometer/trip meter
7. Odometer/trip meter
select button
Press to select odometer,
trip A or trip B
Press and hold to reset
selected trip odometer
8. Low fuel level
WARNING LIGHTS
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. Check engine
Possible faulty emission control,
dealer inspection required, or
fuel filler cap not tight
12. Cruise control*
13. Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
14. Turn signals/hazard
warning on15. High beams on
16. Door ajar
17. Always fasten
safety belts
18. Brake system
Parking brake on/low
fluid level
19. Air bag readiness
Air bag malfunction, dealer
inspection required
20. Immobilizer system/
security light*
21. Overdrive off indicator,
see Transaxle
Lights when the overdrive
button is in the off position
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
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DRIVER CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Driver
Controls
Transaxle
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Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking and dashboard
lights on: Rotate knob (1)
to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and head lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to second notchHigh beams on/off: Push lever
forward to detent/pull back
to detent
To flash high beams: Pull lever
back slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: Move lever
up/down
Wiper/washer control lever
To activate interval wipers:
Push lever down to first
detent and rotate knob (2)
to desired speed
To activate wiper normal or low
speed: Push down to second
detent
To activate high speed: Push
lever down to third detentTo activate washer: Pull
lever back
To activate mist: Push lever
up and release
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (3) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob (3) up to ON
To activate rear washer: Rotate
knob (3) to and release
Cruise control*
Operates above 25 mph
Press and release main switch (1)
To set speed: Accelerate to desired
speed and move lever (2) down
and release
To decelerate: Move lever (2)
down and release at desired
speed; or tap brake pedal
Move lever (2) down at
desired speed
Incremental deceleration: Move
lever (2) down and release; each
tap = minus 1 mph
Incremental acceleration: Move
lever up and release; each tap =
plus 1 mph To cancel: Tap brake pedal,
pull lever (2) back or press
main switch (1) again
Return to preset speed (after
braking): Move lever (2) up
and release
Automatic transaxle
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automaticallyTip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear
D (Overdrive Off)
Press overdrive off switch (3) to
disengage/engage overdrive;
indicator light on instrument
panel will illuminate; shifts
through three forward gears
automatically
Provides extra power and increased
engine braking; stops 3rd-4th
gear cycling in stop/go driving
2 = Second
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking
Use to reduce wheel spin when
starting on slippery surfaces
1 = First
Use for engine braking when
2nd is not sufficient
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*Denotes optional equipment

SWITCHES/LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Switches/
Locks
Locks
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Childproof locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Push tab (3) down;
door opens from outside only
To cancel: Pull tab upRemote
Keyless Entry
System*
Functions only
with ignition in
OFF position
To lock doors:
Press LOCK
button (4); pressing again within
5 seconds causes doors to relock
and horn to beep
To unlock: Press UNLOCK
button (5) for driver’s door;
press again within 5 seconds
to unlock other doors
Panic alarm: Press button
(6); horn sounds, headlights/
hazard warning lamps flash;
press (6) again to stop or turn
ignition to ON position
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Power windows*
Operate only with ignition on
All windows controlled from
driver’s door; passenger doors
have separate switches
Driver’s window: “One-touch”
down: Press switch (3) and
release, window goes down all
the way, lift switch to stop; lift
switch to closePassenger window switches (4):
Push/lift switch to open/close
Power window lock
switch (5)
Push switch, only driver’s
window functions; press again,
all windows operate
Master front door lock
switches
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 key is in ignition) Power remote outside
mirrors*
Operates only with ignition on
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 to center position
Door lock tabs
1. Front door lock tabs
To lock: Press front of lock tab
To unlock: Pull lock tab out
2. Sliding door lock tabs
To lock: Push tab down
To unlock: Pull tab up
3LOCK
UNLOCK
6
4
5
*Denotes optional equipment

SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Manual seat controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever, slide seat
2. Head restraint
To raise/lower:
Pull up/push stop-catch (5)
and push down
3. Seat back angle
To adjust:
Lift and hold lever, lean
forward or backward,
release lever
4. Seat tilt
(Driver’s only)*
Rotate front/rear
dial to change angle
of seat front/rearWARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Do not place rear-facing child
safety seat in front seat
Safety belts must always
be worn when vehicle is
in motion
Air bag is supplemental
and does not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat
See Owner’s Manual for all
important child safety seat
information
Shoulder belt height
adjustment
To raise/lower belt: Push
button (1) and move belt to
desired position
WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in position
For special rear seat operations,
see Owner’s ManualDual locking mode lap/
shoulder belt retractor
(Front passenger and rear
retractable safety belts only)
Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode: Must
be used when installing child
safety seat
To activate: Pull webbing fully out
of retractor until click is heard;
belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fullyChild safety seat
To install: Use dual locking mode
retractor safety belt; see Owner’s
Manual for seating positions,
proper installation and child seat
tether instructions
WARNINGS: Read all informa-
tion and warnings in Owner’s
Manual and attached to seat
before using child safety seat
or built-in child seat
Children less than 4 years old
and under 40 pounds should
always use a safety seat
Seats
Seats
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Temperature control
Rotate 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 knob4. Rear window defrost
Press on/off, shuts off with
ignition or cycles off/on
after 20 minutes
5. 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
7. Rear air conditioning
switch*
0= fan off
REAR = select fan speed
from rear control
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 rear
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1. Liftgate light
OFF = 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 off3. 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/OFF5. Sunroof tilt switch*
To tilt/close: Press and hold
rear/front of switch
6. Sunroof slide switch*
To open: Press and hold rear
of switch until panel is in
desired position
To close: Press and hold front
of switch
Climate
Controls
Lights
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RADIO/CASSETTE/COMPACT DISC
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
2. APC
Press to forward to next CD track
3. APC
Press to go back to
current CD track
4. RDM/BS
CD: Press for random play
Tape: Press to skip long silent
intervals
5. Cassette door
6. Tune/Seek/Disc
Radio: Press to select
frequency up/down
Seek: Press and hold
until beep is heard, tuner
automatically seeks
higher/lower frequency
CD Changer*: Press
for next/previous CD7. Clock
To set: Press CLOCK until beep
is heard; press (6)to
set hours/minutes
8. CD slot
9. CD: Press to play CD
10. Tape: Press to play tape
11. AM/FM1/FM2
Press to alternate among
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands
12. Scan
Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections, press
again to cancel; functions in
all modes
13. CD Eject
14. Audio
To select BASS/TREBLE/FADE/
BALANCE: Press audio (14);
rotate power/volume
knob (1) right/left to
increase/decrease level15. AUTO-M
Radio: Automatically selects
up to 6 strong radio stations
To set: Select AM/FM; press and
hold AUTO-M until beep is
heard; press again to deactivate
Tape: Press to reduce noise
and hiss; press again to deactivate
16. Cassette eject
17. PRO
Press to play opposite side of tape
18. Memory presets 1-6
To set: Press and hold until
beep is heard
19. RPT
Press to replay current
CD/tape selection
20. FF
Press to fast forward CD/tape
tracks
21. REW
Press to reverse through
CD/tape tracks
Audio
System
Audio
System
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*Denotes optional equipment

RADIO/COMPACT DISC
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Audio
System
Audio
System
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1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
2. TR
Press to forward to
next CD track
3. TR
Press to go back to
current CD track
4. RDM
Press for random CD selections;
press again to disengage
5. Display
6. Tune/Seek/Disc
Radio: Press to select
frequency up/down
CD Changer*: Press
for next/previousCD
Seek: Press and hold
until beep is heard, tuner
automatically seeks
higher/ lower frequency7. Load*
Press button: WAIT will appear,
when IN appears and CD door
opens; load CD
Multiple CD loading
Press and hold LOAD until
beep is heard; when IN is
displayed, load CD; when IN
displays again, load next CD
8. Clock
Press CLOCK until beep is
heard; press (6) to set
hours/minutes
9. CD slot
10. CD: Press to play CD
11. AM/FM1/FM2
Press to select AM/FM1/FM2
frequency bands
12. Scan
Press to briefly sample next lis-
tenable sections, press again to
cancel; functions in all modes
13. CD Eject14. Audio
To select BASS/TREBLE/FADE/
BALANCE: Press audio (14);
rotate power/volume
knob (1) right/left to
increase/decrease level
15. AUTO-M
Automatically selects up to
6 strong radio stations
To set: Select AM/FM; press
and hold AUTO-M until beep is
heard; press again to deactivate
16. Memory presets 1-6
To set: Press and hold until
beep is heard
17. RPT
Press to replay current
CD selection
18. FF
Press to fast forward CD tracks
19. REV
Press to reverse through
CD tracks
AM/FM Radio with Single CD Player* (CD Changer* Compatible)/
AM/FM Radio with In-Dash 6 CD Changer*
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*Denotes optional equipment

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
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1. Power steering fluid
reservoir
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 reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; remove only when safe
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds
Tip: Follow same procedures
with overhauled engine or
when brakes are replaced
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 brakesTire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Maintain correct front-end
alignment and tire balance; rotate
tires at 3,750-mile intervals; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart
Tire pressure
Decal on the edge of the
driver’s door provides tire
pressure information
Tire chains*
Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only
Tip: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on rear
tires; install as tightly as
possible and retighten
periodically3. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick
Check with engine on 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 fluid from a
sealed container 5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box
(fuses and relays)
7. Battery
8. Hood latch
Pull hood latch up, open hood
9. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-30 recommended for
all temperatures
10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and at
operating temperature; do not
fill above MAX line
11. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
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432.5-liter 24V V6
Gasoline
Unleaded
regular
87-octane
minimum
18.5-gallon/
70-liter tank
*Denotes optional equipment