lock MAZDA MODEL MPV 2002 (in English) Manual Online

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Interior Comfort
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
Interior Equipment
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.

Va n i t y M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
pull the cover up.

Illuminated Entry System
When the switch is in the DOOR position,
the overhead light, the luggage
compartment light and the courtesy lights
come on for:
•about 30 seconds after the driver’s door
is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
•about 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
•about 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition.
The light also goes out when:
•the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
•the driver’s door is locked.
Sunvisors
Sunvisor
Interior Lights
NOTE
If any door is left opened, the light
goes out after about 5 minutes.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

Rear
Ty p e A
To remove, open the cover and pull the
ashtray upward.Ty p e B
To remove, open and push down on the
lock spring.
Using an ashtray removed from its
fixed position or not completely
inserted is dangerous. Cigarettes could
roll around or spill out of the ashtray
into the vehicle and start a fire.
Moreover, cigarette stubs will not
extinguish themselves completely even
if the ashtray lid is closed. Only use a
rear ashtray in its fixed position, and
make sure it is completely inserted.
CAUTION
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
To collapse the table
1. Push the cup holder back into the table.
2. Pull the lever under the table, then
lower it. After the table is collapsed,
press the table surface to lock it in
place.
Third seat
If an ashtray is equipped, pull it out and
use the hole for an additional cup holder.

Bottle Holders
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
sliding doors.
Ashtray
Don’t use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when a sliding door is
opened.
CAUTION
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
The door has a lock, insert the key and
turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.

Front Console
Pull the latch to open.

Under Seat Tray
(Front Passenger Seat Only)
Lift the latch and pull the tray forward.

Storage Box (In Seat Side Table)
To use the storage box
1. Raise the table.
2. Push the button to open.
Unlock
Lock
Button
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
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
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
To remove the spare tire
1. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
2. For side-spoiler equipped vehicles,
remove the fasteners on both sides of
the spoiler cap by turning them
counterclockwise.
Pull the spoiler cap out and to the left. To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
•Don’t exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
•Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, don’t drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire’s
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire’s, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 25 mm
(1 in).
•Don’t use a tire chain on this tire
because it won’t fit properly.
•Don’t use your temporary spare on
any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
•Do not tow a trailer while using this
tire.
•Use only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.CAUTION
NOTE
•Install the side spoiler cap in reverse
order of removal.
•After installing the side spoiler cap,
make sure it is securely attached.
Fastener
Spoiler cap
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
3. Locate the spare tire carrier socket cap
on the right, in front of the second-row
seat. Unscrew it by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the spare tire lever and jack
handle from the tool bag.
5. Raise the reclining lever and lower the
seatback forward.
Make sure the seatback is locked.
6. Insert the spare tire lever into the spare
tire carrier socket. Fit the jack handle
to the opposite end of the spare tire
lever.7. Slowly turn the handle
counterclockwise until the spare tire
reaches the ground and the cable
becomes loose.
Jack handle
Spare tire
lever
•Turning the jack handle without
reclining the seat could damage the
seatback.
•Applying excessive lateral force
while the spare tire lever is attached
may result in damage to the socket.
NOTE
The spare tire lever remains locked in
the socket while the spare tire is being
lowered.
Unless the cable is rolled up
completely, the spare tire lever cannot
be removed from the socket.
Spare tire
CAUTION
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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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7-9
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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