wheel MAZDA MODEL MPV 2003 Quick Tips (in English)

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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DRIVER CONTROLS
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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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TRANSAXLE
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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
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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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DISC IN
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MD IN AUTO-M123456
DSP
DISC IN
DISC IN
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*Denotes optional equipment†For use with cassette tape player,
MD player, or CD changer*

UNDER HOOD
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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