cruise control MAZDA MODEL MPV 2003 Owners Manual (in English)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control systemCup holder/Ashtray
Glove box Shift lever
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher switch
Fog light switch Lighting control/Turn signals Instrument cluster
Driver-side air bag
Wiper and washer lever
Power window switches
Cruise control lever
Ignition switchLighter
Tilt wheel release lever Power window
lock switch
TCS OFF switch
Rear window defroster switch
Front console
Audio control switch Outside mirror switch
Power sliding door switch
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(page 5-32)
(page 5-34)
(page 3-19)
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(page 3-31)
(page 6-38)
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Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving
................................................................... 5- 2
Ignition Switch ........................................................................ 5- 2
Starting the Engine .................................................................. 5- 3
Brake System ........................................................................... 5- 4
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................. 5- 8
Power Steering ......................................................................... 5-12
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-13
Traction Control System (TCS) ............................................... 5-16
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
............................................ 5-19
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-19
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
........................................ 5-23
Warning/Indicator Lights ......................................................... 5-23
Beeps ....................................................................................... 5-31
Switches and Controls
................................................................. 5-32
Lighting Control ...................................................................... 5-32
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-33
Fog Lights ................................................................................ 5-34
Windshield Wipers and Washer ............................................... 5-34
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ............................................ 5-36
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-36
Horn ......................................................................................... 5-37
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-37
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 40 km/h (25 mph).

Cruise Set Indicator Light
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.

Activation/Deactivation
To activate the system, push the CRUISE
MAIN switch.
To deactivate the system, push the switch
again.
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Use:
Using cruise control in the following
conditions could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle:
•Heavy or unsteady traffic
•Slippery or winding roads
•Similar restrictions that require
inconsistent speed
Don’t use cruise control in these
situations.
WARNING
Cruise Main Switch:
Leaving the CRUISE MAIN switch
on when not using the cruise control
is dangerous as the cruise control
lever could be bumped, activating the
vehicle speed setting function. This
could result in loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
Make sure the CRUISE MAIN switch
is off when cruise control is not in
use.
WARNING
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the lever down to SET/COAST and
hold it. The vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the lever at the speed you want.
Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that
allows you to decrease your current speed
in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a
momentary tap of the lever. Multiple taps
will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h
(1 mph) for each tap.

To Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 40 km/h (25 mph)
If some other method besides the CRUISE
MAIN was used to cancel cruising speed
and the system is still activated, the most
recent set speed will automatically resume
when the lever is pressed up to RES/ACC,
then released.
If vehicle speed is below 40 km/h (25
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 40
km/h (25 mph) and press the lever up to
RES/ACC.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is
on. Greater speed will not interfere
with it or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to
return to the set speed.
NOTE
With an automatic transaxle vehicle,
the gear is automatically selected when
going uphill.
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

To Cancel
To turn off the system, use one
of these
methods:
•Press the CRUISE MAIN switch.
•Slightly depress the brake pedal.
•Pull the lever toward you.
The system is off when the ignition is off.The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by regulating
engine torque. When the TCS detects
driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine
torque to prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels
without causing them to spin and lose
traction.
NOTE
Cruise control will cancel at about 15
km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed
or below 40 km/h (25 mph).
Traction Control System
(TCS)
TCS and Unsafe Driving:
The traction control system (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the road
surface). You can still have an
accident. So don’t rely on the traction
control system as a substitute for safe
driving.
TCS and Snow and Ice:
Driving without proper traction
devices on snow and ice-covered
roads is dangerous. The traction
control system (TCS) alone cannot
provide adequate traction and you
could still have an accident. Use snow
tires or tire chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are
covered with ice and snow.
WARNING
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

Shift Position Indicator Light
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.

TCS Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position. If the TCS is
operating, the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS may have a
malfunction and it may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

TCS OFF Indicator Light
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
It goes off when the engine is started. It
also comes on when you switch off the
traction control system or when the
system has a malfunction.

Cruise Set Indicator Light
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.NOTE
•In addition to the indicator light
flashing, a slight lugging sound will
come from the engine. This
indicates that the TCS is operating
properly.
•On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to
achieve high rpm when the TCS is
on.
NOTE
After starting the engine on very cold
days, the TCS OFF indicator will
remain on and TCS will not operate
until the engine is warm.
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Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Index
A
Accessory Sockets ........................... 6-51
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-11
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-50
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-17
Antenna
............................................ 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-7
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-38
Ashtray
............................................. 6-44
Audio System
................................... 6-14
Audio control switch
................ 6-38
Audio set
................................... 6-21
Operating tips for audio
system
....................................... 6-14
Safety certification
.................... 6-40
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-11
Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
Overdrive
.................................. 5-11
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-10
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-10
Transaxle ranges
......................... 5-9
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-17
Maintenance
............................. 8-22
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps
Ignition key reminder
............... 5-31
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-31
Power sliding door buzzer
........ 5-31
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-31
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-6
After getting in
........................... 4-6
Before getting in
......................... 4-6
B
Body Lubrication ............................. 8-17
Bottle Holder
.................................... 6-47
Brake
Fluid
.......................................... 8-13
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-5
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-27
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops
...................... 6-50
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-12
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-37
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-40
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-47
Child Safety Locks for Rear
Door
................................................. 3-11
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-44
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-5
Courtesy Lights
................................ 6-43
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-13
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-46
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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Index
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. 5-37
Hazardous Driving
............................. 4-8
Headlights
Control
...................................... 5-32
Flashing
.................................... 5-32
High-low beams
........................ 5-32
On reminder
.............................. 5-32
Hood Release
................................... 3-24
Horn
................................................. 5-37
I
Ignition
Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-41
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-27
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-23
Cruise set
.................................. 5-30
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-29
O/D OFF
................................... 5-29
Security
..................................... 5-29
Shift position
............................ 5-30
TCS
........................................... 5-30
TCS OFF
.................................. 5-30
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-19
Interior Care
..................................... 8-43
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-41
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-17
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-3
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-33
Liftgate
............................................. 3-18
Light Bulbs
Replacement
.............................. 8-27
Specifications
............................ 10-6
Lighter
.............................................. 6-44
Lighting Control
............................... 5-32
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light
........... 6-43
M
Maintenance
Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-7
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-6
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Map Lights
....................................... 6-43
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-19
Mirrors
Outside mirrors
......................... 3-31
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-32
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-7
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-20
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-31
Overhead Console
............................ 6-48
Overhead Lights
............................... 6-42
Overheating
...................................... 7-15
Overloading
...................................... 4-11
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