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water to the “FULL COLD” level. For all other vehicles, which have a
coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to
remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with
an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief
cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid
can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic
bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins
to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
above), to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” or the “FULL COLD”
level on the reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow
system, fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is
almost full.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.)
After any coolant has been added, run the engine for a few minutes to
mix the coolant. Check the coolant concentration. Make sure the engine
is off and cool before removing the coolant pressure relief cap (see
preceding steps on cap removal). Check the concentration per the
Checking engine coolantsection. If the concentration is not 50/50
(protection to –34°F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
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Canada, premium grade fuel generally contains more metallic
additives than regular grade fuel. We recommend using regular
grade fuel. In Canada, many fuels contain metallic additives,
but fuels free of such additives may be available; check with
your local fuel dealer.
•Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel
system components.
•Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your
vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as “Regular” that
are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas.
NOTE:Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are
using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized
Mazda authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
NOTE:If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation
driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of
“Regular” unleaded gasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not
recommended (particularly in the United States) because it may cause
these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see
your authorized dealer.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating.
Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.
Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in
your fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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Cleaner air
Mazda endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
•The
indicator may come on. For more information on the “check
engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning lights
and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
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driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, the
indicator should turn off—A driving cycle consists of a
cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving. No additional
vehicle service is required.
If the
indicator remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the
indicator is on, refer to the
description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer toscheduled maintenance
for the service interval schedules.If
adding fluid is necessary, use
only MERCONAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................164
Accessory delay ..........................50
Air cleaner filter ...............267, 269
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................32
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................95, 104, 107
and child safety seats ..............97
description ................95, 104, 107
disposal ....................................111
driver airbag ..............97, 105, 108
indicator light .........104, 106, 110
operation ...................97, 105, 108
passenger airbag .......97, 105, 108
side airbag ...............................104
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................247
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................164
Anti-theft system ..................65, 68
arming the system ....................68
disarming a triggered system ..69
triggering ...................................69
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................264
fluid, checking ........................264
Automatic transmission ............168
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................169
fluid, refill capacities ..............269
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
refill capacities ........................269
B
Battery .......................................245acid, treating emergencies .....245
jumping a disabled battery ....204
maintenance-free ....................245
servicing ..................................245
BeltMinder ...................................90
Brakes ........................................163
anti-lock ...................................164
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................165
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, refill capacities ..............269
parking ....................................165
shift interlock ..........................168
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....269
Cargo area shade ........................56
Cell phone warning ...................276
Child safety restraints ..............111
child safety belts ....................111
Child safety seats ......................115
attaching with tether straps ..119
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............224
instrument panel ....................226
interior .....................................227
interior trim ............................227
Mazda car care products .......228
plastic parts ............................225
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................223
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............32
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Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................26
AM/FM/CD .................................21
Clutch
fluid ..........................................264
operation while driving ..........172
recommended shift speeds ....174
Console ........................................47
overhead ....................................47
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant
checking and adding ..............247
refill capacities ................251, 269
Cruise control .............................51
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer
Assistance ..................212–213, 215
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................264
engine oil .................................241
Door locks ...................................58
Driving under special
conditions ..................172, 178, 181
sand .........................................179
snow and ice ...........................182
through water .................180, 183
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................204Emission control system ..........261
Engine ........................................271
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................247
fail-safe cooling .......................252
idle speed control ...................245
refill capacities ........................269
service points ..................238–239
Engine block heater .................163
Engine oil ..................................241
checking and adding ..............241
dipstick ....................................241
filter, specifications ................244
recommendations ...................244
refill capacities ........................269
Exhaust fumes ..........................162
F
Fail safe cooling ........................252
Fluid capacities .........................269
Foglamps .....................................35
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ...............176–177
indicator light .........................176
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................167
Fuel ............................................253
calculating fuel economy .......258
cap ...........................................256
capacity ...................................269
choosing the right fuel ...........256
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................261
detergent in fuel .....................258
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................253, 256, 258
filter, specifications ................253
improving fuel economy ........258
octane rating ...................257, 271
quality ......................................257
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doors ..........................................58
Lug nuts ....................................203
Luggage rack ...............................57
Lumbar support, seats ...............72
M
Manual transaxle .......................172
fluid, checking and adding ....267
reverse .....................................174
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................269
Mirrors ...................................47, 50
fold away ...................................50
heated ........................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Moon roof ....................................54
Motorcraft parts ........................253
O
Octane rating ............................257
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................241
Overdrive ...................................169
Overheating ...............................203
P
Parking .......................................175
Parking brake ............................165
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................81
Passive anti-theft system
(PATS) .........................................65
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................188
Power door locks ........................58Power mirrors .............................50
Power point .................................48
Power Seats .................................72
Power steering ..........................166
fluid, checking and adding ....263
fluid, refill capacity ................269
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................167
R
Rear window defroster ...............33
Relays ........................................185
Remote entry system .................60
illuminated entry ................64–65
locking/unlocking doors .....61–62
panic alarm ...............................62
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................63
replacing the batteries .............62
Roof rack .....................................57
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............89
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................79, 83–87
Safety Canopy ...........................105
Safety restraints ..............79, 83–87
belt minder ...............................90
extension assembly ..................89
for adults .............................84–86
for children .............................111
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................81
safety belt maintenance ...........89
warning light and chime ..........90
Safety seats for children ..........115
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