fuel MAZDA MODEL MPV 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

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Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-11
Sliding doors ...................................................................................................... page 3-10
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-18
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-23
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-22
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-25
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-17
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-31
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-37
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-14
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-21
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-22
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-26
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-30
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2
Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System
í............................................................ 3-3
Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-8
Liftgate .................................................................................... 3-17
Power Windows
í................................................................... 3-18
Rear Quarter Windows ............................................................ 3-21
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-22
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-23
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-24
Security System ........................................................................... 3-27
Immobilizer System
í............................................................. 3-27
Theft-Deterrent Systemí........................................................ 3-29
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-31
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-31
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-31
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qLocking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob
Front doors
To lock either front door from the inside,
push the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it out.
Lock
Unlock
To lock either front door with the door-
lock knob from the outside, push the
door-lock knob to the lock position and
close the door.
NOTE
When locking the doors this way, be
careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.
Sliding doors
To lock a sliding door from the inside,
push down the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it up.
Unlock
Lock
To lock a sliding door with the door-lock
knob from the outside, push down the
door-lock knob and close the door.
NOTE
The left-side sliding door cannot be
opened when the fuel-filler lid is open.
Close the fuel-filler lid to open the
sliding door.
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qPower Door Locksí
Locking, unlocking with key
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when any front door is
locked with the key. All doors and the
liftgate unlock when the driver's door is
unlocked and the key is held in the unlock
position a second longer. Also, all doors
and the liftgate unlock when the
passenger's door is unlocked.
Unlock
Lock
NOTE
Holding the key in the unlocked
position in the driver's door lock for
about a second unlocks all doors and
the liftgate. To unlock only the driver's
door, insert the key into the driver's
door lock and turn the key briefly to the
unlock position and then immediately
return it to the center position.
Locking, unlocking with door-lock
switch
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when LOCK is pushed.
They all unlock when the unmarked part
of the door-lock switch is pushed.
Lock
Unlock
qSliding Door Open/Close
(Manual Operation)
To open, pull the inner door handle or the
outer door handle.
NOTE
The left-side sliding door cannot be
opened when the fuel-filler lid is open.
Close the fuel-filler lid to open the
sliding door.
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NOTE
lThe power sliding doors will not
operate unless they are unlocked,
and the power sliding doors main
switch is in the ON position.
lThe sliding doors can be opened
using the power sliding door
switches located at the driver's seat,
the transmitter, or the exterior door
handles even when the child safety
locks are in the lock position (page
3-11).
lThe fuel-filler lid does not open
when the left power sliding door is
opening.
lThe left power sliding door cannot
fully open when the fuel-filler lid is
open. To fully open the left power
sliding door in this situation, carry
out the following procedure:
1. Close the left power sliding door.
2. Close the fuel-filler lid.
3. Open the left power sliding door.
lWhen the ABS warning light
remains illuminated, the power
sliding doors cannot be opened
electrically(page 5-28).
Opening/Closing with Switches
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Put the shift lever in park (P).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Unlock the sliding doors.
5. Look to be sure that the area around the
door is clear of people.
6. Press the power sliding doors main
switch to the ON position.If you attempt to operate the vehicle in
any way other than the above conditions
(except step 4) while the power sliding
doors are opening/closing electrically, the
beep sound will be heard. Moreover, a
door that is sliding open will stop.
When the above conditions are satisfied,
you can resume power sliding door open/
close operation with the switches.
Operation from the driver's seat
Operate the left/right power sliding door
switch to open/close the left/right door.
When either power sliding door switch is
pressed for 1 second or more, the door
controlled by that switch will open/close
automatically after the beep sound is
heard.
Left and right power
sliding door switches
NOTE
lIf a power sliding door switch is
pressed again while the beep sound
is being heard, the operation can be
canceled.
lPress a power sliding door switch to
stop the power sliding doors while
they are opening/closing.
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
Fuel Spray:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness if
ingested. Fuel spray is released when
there is pressure in the fuel tank and
the fuel cap is removed too quickly.
When removing the fuel cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it.
Fuel Vapor:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries. Before
refueling, stop the engine, and always
keep sparks and flames away from the
filler neck. Additionally, use of the
incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a
fuel filler cap may result in fuel leak,
which could result in serious burns or
death in an accident.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
qFuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid
release.
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
NOTE
The fuel-filler lid cannot be opened
when the left-side sliding door is open.
Close the sliding door to open the fuel-
filler lid.
qFuel-Filler Cap
To remove the filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
To close the filler cap, turn it clockwise
until it clicks.
Open
Close
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CAUTION
Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light may illuminate on when the cap
isn't tightened securely. If the light
remains on (even after you have
tightened the cap securely, driven, and
restarted the engine several times), it
may indicate a different problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
Hood
WARNING
Closed and Securely Locked Hood:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly
open while the vehicle is moving and
block the driver's vision which could
result in a serious accident. Always
check that the hood is closed and
securely locked.
qOpening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Pull the hood latch up and lift the hood.
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4Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2
Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2
Emission Control System .......................................................... 4-3
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ......................................... 4-5
Before Starting the Engine ........................................................... 4-6
Before Getting In ...................................................................... 4-6
After Getting In ......................................................................... 4-6
Driving Tips ................................................................................... 4-7
Break-In Period ......................................................................... 4-7
Money-Saving Suggestions ...................................................... 4-7
Hazardous Driving .................................................................... 4-8
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................. 4-8
Winter Driving .......................................................................... 4-9
Driving In Flooded Area ......................................................... 4-10
Overloading ............................................................................. 4-11
Towing ......................................................................................... 4-12
Trailer Towing ......................................................................... 4-12
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Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Fuel Octane Rating*(Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emission control system
to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
Ecuador, Venezuela
Use only premium unleaded fuel:91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)
CAUTION
lUSE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter or the oxygen sensor. The lead will
accumulate on the oxygen sensor and the catalyst inside the converter. This will result
in a malfunction of the emission control system, causing poor performance.
lYour vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10% ethanol by
volume. Damage to your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of any
kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
lNever add fuel system additives. Never add cleaning agents other than those specified
by Mazda. Other cleaning agents and additives may damage the system. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10%. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name“Gasohol”.
Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not
be covered by the Mazda warranty.
lGasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.
lGasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
lLeaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
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Emission Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of
this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Parking Over Flammable Objects:
Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with
the engine turned off, the exhaust system could ignite it because the exhaust system
gets very hot during normal use. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.
Never park over or near anything flammable.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor performance.
lUSE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
lDon't drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
lDon't coast with the ignition switch turned off.
lDon't descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned off.
lDon't operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes.
lDon't tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must
be made by a qualified technician.
lDon't try to push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
NOTE
Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some
states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.
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