MAZDA MODEL MPV 2006 Owners Manual (in English)

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Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
sliding doors.
CAUTION
Don't use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the
sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qOverhead Consoleí
This console box is designed to store a
garage door opener or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
To store the garage door opener:
1. Open the console box.
2. Take out the urethane spacer.
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3. Open the cap by pushing it from inside
the box.
Cap
4. Store the garage door opener by
adjusting the thickness with the
urethane spacers.
qEyeglass Holderí
Push the lid to open.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to
lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
Unlock
Lock
qFront Console
Pull the latch to open.
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qUnder Seat Tray (Front
Passenger Seat Only)
Lift the latch and pull the tray forward.
qStorage Box (In Seat Side Table)
To use the storage box
1. Raise the table (page 2-6) (page 2-11).
2. Push the button to open.
Button
To collapse the table
1. Close the lid on the storage box.
2. Pull the lever under the table, then
lower it (page 2-6) (page 2-11). After
the table is collapsed, press the table
surface to lock it in place.
qRear Consoleí
Push the knob and open the cover.
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qCargo Securing Loops
WARNING
Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.
Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
Floor
Rear side trim
qShopping Bag Hooks
The shopping bag hook can be used for
hanging shopping bags.
CAUTION
Do not hang excessive weight on the
shopping bag hook as it could be
damaged.
Shopping bag hook
(tensile strength:3 kg
(6.6 lb))
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Accessory Socketsí
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
Cap
Rear
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
lDon't use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
lDon't use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
lClose the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use.
lCorrectly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't
use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-9
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-16
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-16
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-18
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-18
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-19
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-22
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-23
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-23
Tiedown Hooks ....................................................................... 7-24
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-24
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
four turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.
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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Spare tire Tool bag Jack
Spare tire lever
Lug wrenchJack leverTire clamp
Flat tire securing boltVinyl bag
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Flat Tire
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qJack
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.
qSpare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is 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.
WARNING
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.
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Flat Tire
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