MAZDA MODEL MPV 2003 Quick Tips (in English)

Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 20
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Revised September 23, 2002
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
o r sooner if needed
Replace cabin air filter once a
year or every 12,000 miles
†
A.Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Lubricate: All locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines and
hoses, brake lines, hoses andcon-
nections, disc and drum brakes,
steering operationand linkages,
front suspension ball joints,
driveshaft dust boots, chassis and
body bolts and nuts, exhaust
system, heat shields, refrigerant
amount and compressor operation
Replace: Brake fluid
C.Change: Engine coolant
D.Inspect: PVC valve, hoses and
tubes for emission system
E.Clean: Air filter
F.Replace: Air filterThis Quick Tips
®guide is provided
by Mazda North American
Operations to make your Mazda
ownership experience more
convenient. It is not intended to
replace your Owner’s Manual.
If you have any questions about
your vehicle, you are invited to
contact your local dealer.
Or if you need additional help,
feel free to call our
Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-222-5500
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m.- 4 :45 p.m., Pacific
9 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Eastern/Central
Unique driving conditions*
Every 5,000 miles change oil/filter,
inspect coolant level, lights, brake/
clutch fluid, tire pressure/wear,
power steering fluid, locks/hinges
and washer fluidNORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
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
A B A A C A A B D E A
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©2002 Calcar, Quick Tips®is a trademark
of Calcar, made in USA 8/02 35.148M GL
Mazda North American Operations reserves
the right to change product specifications at
any time without incurring obligations.
*Special operating conditions†See Owner’s Manual
2003
Reference
Guide for
Controls and
Functions
Quick Tips®
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MAZDA MPV MAZDA MPV

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 Switches/Locks
3. Fog lights*
Press on/off; functions only
with headlight low beams on
4. Air vents
5. Traction control
system*
6. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
7. Power outside mirror
switch*, see Switches/Locks
8. Horn and driver’s air bag
9. Gearshift lever,
see Transaxle10. Hazard warning switch
Push on/off
11. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
12. Rear window defroster
switch
13. Lighter
14. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
15. Cup holder/ashtray
16. Front console
17. Parking brake lever
18. Wiper/washer lever,
see Driver Controls
19. Cruise control lever*,
see Driver Controls20. Tilt steering-wheel lever
Pull lever down, position
wheel; push lever up
21. Audio control switches,
see Driver Controls
22. Instrument panel
lighting
Turn thumb-wheel up/down
to increase/decrease intensity
23. Power sliding door
switches, see Power
Sliding Doors
24. Hood release handle
25. Fuse panel
26. Remote fuel door release
Driver’s
View
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 2
page 3
Revised September 23, 2002
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
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. Cruise control*
12. TCS Traction Control
System*
Light flashes when in use; dealer
inspection required if light
remains on
13. Traction Control
System* off
System turned off manually
or malfunctioning; dealer
inspection required14. Air bag readiness
Air bag malfunction, dealer
inspection required
15. Turn signals/hazard
warning on
16. High beams on
17. Door ajar
18. Immobilizer system/
security light*
19. Check engine
Possible faulty emission control,
dealer inspection required, or
fuel filler cap not tight
20. Brake system
Parking brake on/low
fluid level21. Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
22. Overdrive off indicator,
see Transaxle
Lights when the overdrive
button is in the off position
23. Always fasten
safety belts
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
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GAUGES
1. Coolant temperature
gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine;
check coolant level when safe2. Fuel gauge
19.8-gallon/75-liter tank
3. Speedometer
4. Tachometer
5. Gear indicator
6. Odometer/trip meter7. 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

DRIVER CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Driver
Controls
Driver
Controls
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 6
page 7
Revised September 23, 2002
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking and dashboard
lights on: Rotate knob (1)
to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights 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 (1)
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 and release
To activate mist: Push lever
up and release
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (2) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob (2) up to ON
To activate rear washer: Rotate
knob (2) to and release
Cruise control*
Operates above 25 mph
Press main switch (1)
To set speed: Accelerate to desired
speed and move lever (2) down
and release
To decelerate: Move lever (2)
down and hold; then release at
desired speed
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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)
Return to preset speed (after
braking): Move lever (2) up
and release
Steering-wheel audio
controls
1. Seek
Radio: Press to select preset
stations
Cassette/CD/MD: Press to
select next selection/track
2. Mode
Press to select AM, FM1, FM2,
TAPE, CD or MD
3. Volume
Press: Up/down to adjust
volume
4. Mute
Press to mute
*Denotes optional equipment
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SWITCHES/LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Switches/
Locks
Locks
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 8
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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 close
Child-safety locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Push tab (8) down;
door opens from outside only
To cancel: Pull tab up
WARNING: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated
and make sure power sliding
doors* main switch is in OFF
position; child-safety locks do
not depower door post switches Passenger 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
switch
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 that
key is in ignition)
Sliding doors: Press (6/7) to
open/close left/right doors
2
Remote Keyless Entry System*
Functions only with ignition in
OFF position
To lock doors: Press LOCK
button (3); pressing again within
5 seconds causes doors to relock
and horn to beep
To unlock: Press UNLOCK
button (4) for driver’s door;
press again within 5 seconds
to unlock other doors
Panic alarm: Press button
(5); horn sounds, headlights/
hazard warning lamps flash;
to stop press (5) again or turn
ignition to ON positionDoor lock buttons
1. Front door lock buttons
To lock: Press front of lock button
To unlock: Pull lock button out
2. Sliding door lock buttons
To lock: Push button down
To unlock: Pull button up Power remote outside
mirrors*
Operate 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
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UNLOCK
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POWER SLIDING DOORS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Power
Sliding Doors
Lights
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 10
page 11
Revised September 23, 2002
Operation from front seat
Power sliding doors main switch:
Press (2) to disable/enable system
Opening/closing using switches:
Stop vehicle, shift into park and
apply parking brake; unlock
sliding doors and press main
switch (2) to ON position; press
left/right switches (1) to open/close
Press switch for 1 second, doors
automatically open or close after
buzzer sounds; press again to stop
Power sliding doors malfunction;
buzzer sounds continuously; press
main switch to OFF position to
disable, see your Mazda DealerOperation from rear seats
Press switch for 1 second, doors
automatically open or close after
buzzer sounds; press again to stop
Tips: The system operates only
in PARK position
The system will not operate if
one or both of the sliding
doors are locked
The system may not operate
correctly if battery voltage
is low
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*
Operates only with ignition on
To tilt/close: Press and hold
rear/front of switch
6. Sunroof slide switch*
Operates only with ignition on
To open: Press and hold rear
of switch until panel is in
desired position
To close: Press and hold front
of switch Tip: Make sure MAIN SWITCH
is in ON position; MAIN SWITCH
ON position is when switch is
sticking outward allowing you
to see red outline on buttonWARNING: When child-safety
lock is in locked position, make
sure MAIN SWITCH is in OFF
position because child locks do
not depower door post switches
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Power sliding doors*
The power sliding doors can be
opened/closed by using: Exterior/
interior door handles, keyless
remote, lower dashboard power
sliding door switches and one
switch on each sliding door post
WARNING: Read all information
and warnings related to power
sliding doors in Owner’s Manual1
2
Opening/closing using door
handles
Power sliding doors automatically
open/close by sliding door in
desired direction; buzzer will
sound before door operates
Tips: Each time switch is pressed,
a beep sounds, this is normal
If the system is completely
inoperative, both sliding doors
can be operated manually

SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Seats
Seats
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 12
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Revised September 23, 2002
Manual seat controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever, slide seat
2. Head restraint
To raise/lower: Pull up/push
stop-catch (7) and push down
3. Seatback 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/rear
Power driver’s seat controls
5. Fore/aft adjustment
Slide switch horizontally
Raise/lower seat cushion
Pull/push center vertically
Raise/lower front of seat
Pull/push front vertically
Raise/lower rear of seat
Pull/push rear vertically
6. Seatback angle
Press front/rear of switch
Child-safety seat
To install in rear outboard seats:
Use dual locking mode retractor
seat belts; see Owner’s Manual
for proper installation and child
seat tether and LATCH system
instructions
WARNINGS: Read all infor-
mation and warnings in Owner’s
Manual and attached to seat
before using child-safety seat Dual 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 fully Shoulder belt
height
adjustment
To raise/lower
belt: Push button
(8) and move belt
to desired position
WARNING: Make
sure adjuster
locks in one of
its in positions
Front passenger seat
side table
Pull up to locked position; push
down to verify table is secure
Expand table rearward
by pulling out the rear
Lowering side
table: Pull lever
(1) under table
frontal section
and fold down
completely
WARNING: Do not use front
passenger seat side table
while vehicle is in motion WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion
All air bags are supplemental and
do not replace safety belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in a rear seat
Use age appropriate child
restraints, see Owner’s Manual
and state or province laws
Never place rear-facing infant-
safety seat in front of any air
bag, an infant is in serious
danger of being injured or killed
If you choose to install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in the
front seating position, move
vehicle seat as far back as possible
For special rear seat operations,
see Owner’s Manual
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TRANSAXLE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Transaxle
Climate
Controls
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 14
page 15
Revised September 23, 2002
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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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 automatically
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear
D (Overdrive Off)
Press overdrive off switch (1) to
disengage/engage overdrive;
indicator light on instrument
panel will illuminate; shifts
through three forward gears
automaticallyProvides extra power and increased
engine braking; stops 3rd-4th
gear cycling in stop/go driving
3 = Third
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking
Use to reduce wheel spin when
starting on slippery surfaces
2 = Second
Use for engine braking when
3rd is not sufficient
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RADIO/CASSETTE/COMPACT DISC
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 16
page 17
Revised September 23, 2002
3. SEEK/TRACK/APC
Radio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency
CD: Press to select
next/previous track
Tape: Press to
automatically advance tape to
beginning of next selection/
replay selection; to stop this
operation, press button again
4. FM1/2
Press to select between FM1/FM2
station preset buttons (2)
5. AM
Press to select AM frequency band
6. CD
Press to play CD
7. MD*/Tape*
Press to play Mini-disc Player/
cassette tape
Steering-wheel audio
controls, see Driver Controls
1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
2. Memory preset buttons
To set: Tune to station, press
and hold until beep is heard
10. Scan/Auto-Memory
Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections; functions
in all modes
Radio: Press and hold until a
beep is heard; system auto-
maticallyscans and temporarily
stores six strong stations in each
band; press again to cancel
11. Tuning/Audio Control
Tune: Rotate counterclock-
wise/clockwise for lower
frequency/higher frequency
Audio control: Press to select
BASS/MID/TREBLE/FADE/
BALANCE; rotate right/left
to adjust selected feature
12. Fast forward
Press to fast forward through
a track
13. Reverse
Press to reverse through a track8. Clock
To set: Press (8) and hold until
beep is heard; press upper/
lower portion of (10) to advance
Hours/Minutes; press (8) again
to set
9. CD eject button
17. Disc down
†
Press to skip back to beginning
of previous CD
18. CD slot*
19. LOAD*
To load multiple discs: Press and
hold LOAD (19) until beep is heard;
insert CD when “In” is displayed
To eject disc: Press Eject (9)
To eject specific disc: Press and
hold Eject (9) until beep is heard;
within five seconds press the
desired tray number 1-6 (2)
20. Mini Disc slot*
21. DISP*
22. Mini Disc display*
23. Dolby
®Noise Reduction*
Reduces tape noise and hiss,
press to activate/deactivate
24. Cassette door*
25. Eject button*
14. Program Random†Press to enable/cancel
random play
15. Repeat
Press to replay current CD/
tape selection
16. Disc up
†
Press to skip forward to
beginning of next CD
SEEK
TRACK
APC
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MD player, or CD changer*

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda MPV page 18
page 19
Revised September 23, 2002
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; you could get burned
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 7,500-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
Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on front
tires; install as tightly as
possible and retighten
after driving 1/4 -1/2 miles;
chains may affect handling
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains3. 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
Traction Control System*
Automatically applies and releases
brakes to prevent excessive wheel
spin at all speeds, especially when
accelerating on slippery surfaces5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box
(fuses and relays)
7. Battery
8. Hood support rod
9. Hood latch
Pull hood latch up, open hood
10. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20 recommended for
all temperatures
11. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and at
operating temperature; do not
fill above MAX line
12. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
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3.0-liter 24V V6
Gasoline
Unleaded
regular
87-octane
minimum
19.8-gallon/
75-liter tank
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual