warning MAZDA MODEL MPV 2002 Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press volume
button ( ).
To decrease the volume, press volume
button ( ).

Changing the Source
Press the mode switch ( ) to change
the audio source (AM radio>FM1
radio>FM2 radio>Cassette tape player or
MD player>CD player or CD
changer>cyclical).
Audio Control Switch
Operation
Using Audio Control Panel:
Using the audio control panel while
driving is dangerous. Your attention
could be diverted and cause an
accident. When driving, always use
the audio system operation from the
audio control switch.
WARNING
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

Front
To use, pull the tray out.

Rear
Second seat (Passenger seat only)
The rear cup holders are on the right of
the second-row seat. To use the cup
holder, pull it out.
Seat side table
To use the cup holder
1. Raise the table.
2. Pull the cup holder end to extend it
rearwards.
Cup Holders
Using the Cup Holder:
Using the cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded. Never use the cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

Overhead Console
This console box is designed to store a
garage door opener or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
To store the garage door opener:
1. Open the console box.2. Take out the two pieces of urethane
spacer.
3. Open the cap by pushing it from inside
the box.
4. Store the garage door opener by
adjusting the thickness with the
urethane spacers.

Eyeglass Holder
Push the lid to open.
Storage Compartments
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.
In hot weather, don’t leave
combustible materials or objects which
will deform in extreme heat such as
lighters and glasses in the vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTIONCap
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Interior Equipment
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To collapse the table
1. Close the lid on the storage box.
2. Pull the lever under the table, then
lower it. After the table is collapsed,
press the table surface to lock it in
place.

Rear Console
Push the knob and open the cover.

Cargo Securing Loops
Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44.1 lbf). Do not apply excessive
force to the loops as it will damage them.
Not Securing Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous. The cargo could move or
be crushed in sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
the luggage is secured before driving.
WARNING
Floor
Rear side trim
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning switch and all
four turn signals will flash at once.
Parking in an Emergency
NOTE
•The turn signals don’t work when
the hazard warning lights are on.
•Check local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.
Hazard warning flasher switch
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

Jack
To remove the jack
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the tool bag.
3. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
It’s lighter and smaller than a
conventional tire, and is designed only for
emergency use and should be used only
for VERY short periods. Temporary
spares should NEVER be used for long
drives or extended periods.
Tool bag
Wing bolt
Jack
Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous. •If you hear rattling from the spare
tire carrier while the vehicle is
moving, the spare tire carrier cable
may be cut.
Have it repaired at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
•When the spare tire carrier socket
cap is screwed completely tight, the
spare tire is locked in the highest
position.
If the spare tire carrier socket cap is
not screwed completely tight and
the cable is by chance cut, the spare
tire could fall off.
CAUTIONChanging a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
•Steering becomes difficult.
•The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
•The vehicle pulls in one direction.
Jacking a Vehicle:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack.
Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a
Jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the
engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a front
wheel, place the block both in front and
behind the tire. When blocking a rear
wheel, place the block both in front and
behind the tire.

Removing a Flat Tire
1. Pry off the wheel cover with the
beveled end of the lug wrench.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.If the jack leans towards the front or
the rear when jacking up, lower the
vehicle until the wheels are firmly on
the ground. Then confirm that the
parking brake is set, the shift lever is in
Park (P), then push the blocks into the
tire strongly.
NOTE
Force the end of the wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.
CAUTION
Lug wrenchWheel cover
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don’t remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.3. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve stem when installing it.
Damage could occur during
installation if the wheel cover is not
properly aligned.
CAUTION
Tire valve
Notch
Incorrect Jacking Position:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.
Improper Jack:
Using a jack that isn’t designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone. Use only the jack
provided with your Mazda.
Placing Objects Under the Jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle. Never place objects
under the jack.
Jacking position
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
To replace the nut
1. Place the key on top of the nut.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key,
apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.

Mounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
2. Mount the spare tire.3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
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.
WARNING
Applying Oil and Grease to Lug Nuts,
Bolts:
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could
loosen while driving and cause the
tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary. Do not apply oil
or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do
not tighten the lug nuts beyond the
recommended tightening torque.
WARNING
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