Мануал mazda tribute 2001

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6

Controls and features 18

Seating and safety restraints 67

Starting and driving

Starting 102

Driving 107

Roadside emergencies 134

Servicing

Maintenance and care 155

Capacities and specifications 212

Customer assistance 217

Reporting safety defects 224

Index 225

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Copyright 2001 Mazda Corporation

Contents

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The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Mazda may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

EMISSION WARRANTY The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage and Corrosion Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owners Guide.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owners Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

If your vehicle is a 4×4, be sure to read Driving off road with 4×4 auto in the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

WARNING: Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert See Owners Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid — Non-Petroleum Based

Traction Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Power Window Lockout

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level

MAX

MIN

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

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RSM

CST

SET ACC

OFF

ON

Instrument cluster (pg.

Windshield wiper/washer control (pg. 44)

Manual tilt steering wheel lever

(pg. 39)

Speed controls* (pg. 40)

Instrument panel dimmer control

(pg. 18)

Power mirror control* (pg. 18)

Fog lamp control* (pg. 50)

Headlamp and turn signal control

(pg. 49)

Driver air bag (pg. 83)

* if equipped

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Audio system (pg. 23)

4WD control* (pg. 19)

Climate controls (pg. 20)Auxiliary power point

(pg. 54)

Rear window defroster control (pg. 19)

Hazard flasher control (pg. 19)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engines emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engines emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

What you should do if the light illuminates Light turns on (without blinking):

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

CHECK FUEL CAP

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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light 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 light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

NOTE:The light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted with the engine running.

WARNING: Never refuel vehicle with the engine running.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. The ignition must be in the RUN position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

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Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately.

WARNING: Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional.

! BRAKE

ABS

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WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Speed control This light comes on when the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling the vehicle speed. It turns off when the speed control OFF or CANCEL controls are pressed, the brake or clutch (if equipped) is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position after stopping the vehicle.

Anti-theft system Refer to SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

CRUISE

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Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

Engine oil pressure Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range when the engine is running.

To avoid engine damage, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed.

Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when 4×4 switch control is turn to the ON position.

NOTE: If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Door ajar Illuminates when any door, liftgate or liftgate window is open.

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O/D off Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to Overdrive control in the Driving chapter, has been pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.

The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible or damage to the transmission could occur.

Low coolant (if equipped) This lamp will illuminate when the engine coolant inside the reservoir is low. This lamp will illuminate when the ignition is first turned to the ON position, but then should turn off.

If the lamp stays on, to avoid engine damage you should allow the engine to cool down, then check the coolant level inside the reservoir.

For instructions on adding coolant, see Engine coolant in theMaintenance and care chapter.

O/D OFF

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Check fuel cap (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Belt minder chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and any door, liftgate or liftgate window is opened.

Headlamps ON warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the drivers door is opened.

CHECK FUEL CAP

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GAUGES

Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the H and C).

If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot, this may result in serious burns.

NOTE: This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

CHECK FUEL CAP

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Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF/LOCK position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

NOTE: The fuel filler door is located on the drivers side of the vehicle.

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Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Press and hold the button for 1 or more seconds to reset. Press and release the button in less than 1 second to toggle between odometer and trip odometer.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.

Push and hold top of control to brighten.

Push and hold bottom of control to dim.

POWER MIRROR CONTROL The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Rotate the control clockwise to the right position to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to the left position to adjust the left mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction you wish to move the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

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Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the four wheel drive (4X4) system. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CONTROL The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

The small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster.

NOTE:The rear defroster does not shut off automatically. It will turn off when the ignition is turned to the OFF position, but will turn back on when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Push the rear window defroster control to turn it off (small LED not illuminated).

HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

LOCK

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Manual heating and air conditioning system

Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except , , and . However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6C (43F) or higher.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.

Under normal conditions, your vehicles climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to breathe through the outside air inlet duct.

A/C

OFF

MAX A/C

A/C

OFF

MAX A/C

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NOTE:In snowy or dirty conditions, leave the mode selector in the OFF position.

MAX A/C- Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrost ducts. If the temperature is about 6C (43F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

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(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 6C (43F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

Operating tips In humid weather, select before driving. This will reduce fogging

on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

NOTE:Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.

Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

WARNING: Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

AM/FM Radio with Compact Disc Player

Volume/power control Ensure that the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

Press the control to turn the audio system on. Turn the control to raise or lower the volume.

Press the control again to turn the audio system off.

NOTE: To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a long period when the engine is not running.

AM/FM select The AM/FM control works in radio mode.

AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. The selected mode will be indicated in the display. If FM stereo is enabled, ST will be illuminated in the display.

NOTE: If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the ST indicator will go out.

CLOCK

PUSH POWER-VOL

AUDIO DISC 1

RDM 2

RPT SCAN AUTO M

AM FM

CD H

M

TUNE SEEK

TRACK 3 4 5

DISC IN

PUSH POWER-VOL

AM FM

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Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move up the

frequency band in individual increments.

Press to move down the frequency band in individual increments.

Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode Press and momentarily hold the SEEK control. A beep will sound indicating you have entered seek mode.

Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

NOTE: If you continue to press and hold the control, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Please release the control after the beep sounds.

Tracking feature The tracking feature works in CD mode.

Tracking feature in CD mode Press to advance to the next

selection. Press and hold the control to fast forward through the current selection.

Press to reverse to the previous selection. Press and hold the control to rewind through the current selection.

H

M

TUNE SEEK

TRACK

H

M

TUNE SEEK

TRACK

H

M

TUNE SEEK

TRACK

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Scan function The scan function works in radio mode.

Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a sampling of strong stations on the frequency band. Each station will play for approximately 5 seconds.

Press the SCAN control again to remain on a station and disable this mode.

CD select To begin CD play (if CD is

loaded), press the CD control, or

Insert the compact disc, label side up into the CD slot (if no CD is loaded). The auto loading mechanism will pull in the CD. There will be a short lapse before play begins.

The first track of the disc will begin playing. The DISC IN control will illuminate.

The track number will appear in the display.

To disable CD mode, press the power/volume control.

Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio systems treble output.

Press the AUDIO control until TREB is illuminated in the display.

Turn the volume control to adjust to the desired level of treble.

NOTE: The volume can be adjusted without pressing the AUDIO function control.

SCAN

CD

PUSH POWER-VOL

+AUDIO

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Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio systems bass output.

Press the AUDIO control until BASS is illuminated in the display.

Turn the volume control to adjust to the desired level of bass.

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

Press the AUDIO control until FADE is illuminated in the display.

Turn the volume control to adjust the speaker output.

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Press the AUDIO control until BAL is illuminated in the display.

Turn the volume control to adjust the speakers.

NOTE: Approximately 5 seconds after selecting any AUDIO mode (treble, bass, fade, balance or volume), the system will automatically default to the volume function. To reset these modes, press and momentarily hold the AUDIO control. The unit will beep and CL will appear in the display.

PUSH POWER-VOL

+AUDIO

PUSH POWER-VOL

+AUDIO

PUSH POWER-VOL

+AUDIO

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Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with five station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to five preset AM stations and ten FM stations (five in FM1 and five in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM control.

2. Select the desired station.

3. Press and momentarily hold the desired preset control until a beep is heard.

The preset control number will illuminate in the display. This indicates the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Repeat this procedure to store other stations in memory.

Auto memory tuning Auto memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This is especially useful when you are in an area where the local stations are not known.

Starting auto memory tuning 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM control.

2. Press and momentarily hold the AUTO M (auto memory) control.

3. The audio system will select the five strongest stations on the frequency band. When the stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing.

Press the AUTO M control to recall stations in the auto memory. One station will be selected each time you press the AUTO M control and the auto memory number will be displayed.

NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted (the fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.

Random play The random play feature works in CD mode and plays the selections on the current CD in random order.

AUTO M

RDM 2

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Random play in CD mode Press the RDM control during play. RDM will illuminate in the display.

The next selection will be randomly selected.

To disengage random play, press the RDM control again.

Repeat play The repeat play feature works in CD mode and repeats the current CD selection.

Repeat play in CD mode Press the RPT control during play. RPT will illuminate in the display.

The current selection will be repeated.

To disengage repeat play, press the RPT control again.

Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a CD.

Setting the clock Ensure that the ignition is in the

ACC or ON position.

Press and momentarily hold the CLOCK control until a beep is heard. The current time will flash in the display.

Press the to increase the hours.

Press the to increase the minutes.

Press the CLOCK control again when the desired time is set to activate the clock.

NOTE: If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows or the vehicles battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.

NOTE: If the time is not adjusted while the clocks current time is flashing (if neither or is pressed), and the CLOCK control is pressed a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the current time setting is within the first half of the hour (0129), the hour setting will automatically reverse one hour. For example, if the original setting is

RPT 3

+CLOCK

H

M

TUNE SEEK

TRACK

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3:24, the time will change to 3:00. If the clocks current time setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 minutes), the hour setting will automatically advance one hour. For example, if the original setting is 3:45, the time will change to 4:00.

Changing the display mode Press the CLOCK control to alternate the display between time and audio.

NOTE: If audio operation is selected while the time mode is on, the selected audio mode will be displayed for 10 seconds, then the display will revert to the time mode.

AM/FM Radio with Cassette and 6 Disc CD Changer

CLOCK

AM/FM TAPE CDSCAN

1 2 3

4 5 6

LOAD

CLOCK

AUTO-M

PRO

RPT

RDM/BS

TR/APC TR/APC

FFREW

TUNE SEEK DISC

PUSH POWER VOL

PUSH AUDIO CONT

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Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

If the ignition or power is turned off, the last function prior to turning the power off (i.e., radio, CD or tape) will activate when the power is restored.

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune/Seek/Disc function The tune/seek/disc control works in radio or CD mode.

PUSH POWER VOL

AM/FM

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Tune/Seek/Disc function in radio mode Press to find the next

available station up the frequency band.

Press to find to the next available station down the frequency band.

Tune/Seek/Disc function for CD mode Press to select the next disc

in the CD changer.

Press to select the previous disc in the CD changer.

Scan function The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tapes first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Scan function in CD mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.). To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

TUNE SEEK DISC

TUNE SEEK DISC

SCAN

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Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio systems treble output.

Press the AUDIO control twice to access the systems treble adjust mode.

Turn the control to increase (right) or decrease (left) the amount of treble output.

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio systems bass output.

Press the AUDIO once to access the systems bass adjust mode.

Turn the control to increase (right) or decrease (left) the amount of bass output.

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

Press the AUDIO control three times to access the systems fade adjust mode.

Turn the control (right or left) to adjust between the front and rear speakers.

PUSH AUDIO CONT

PUSH AUDIO CONT

PUSH AUDIO CONT

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Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Press the AUDIO control four times to access the systems balance adjust mode.

Turn the control (right or left) to adjust between the right and left speakers.

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with five station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to five preset AM stations and ten FM stations (five in FM1 and five in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM control.

2. Select a station.

3. Press and momentarily hold the desired preset control until a beep is heard.

The preset control number will illuminate in the display. This indicates the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Repeat this procedure to store other stations in memory.

Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

PUSH AUDIO CONT

AUTO-M

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Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select control.

2. Press the control.

3. When the first six strong stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing.

If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio systems manually set memory stations, press the control again.

Tape select To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system), press the TAPE control. Press the control during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function.

CD select To begin CD play (if CD[s] are loaded), press the CD control. The first track of the disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes.

In tape mode, radio play will continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind.

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Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes.

In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action.

Tape direction select Press the PRO control to play the alternate side of a tape.

When the end of the cassette is reached, the audio system will automatically reverse play.

Repeat play The repeat play feature works in CD mode and repeats the current CD selection.

Repeat play in CD mode Press the RPT control during play. RPT will illuminate in the display.

The current selection will be repeated.

To disengage repeat play, press the RPT control again.

Load The load feature allows you to load up to six single CDs into the audio system.

This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compact discs should only be inserted into the player after the door has been opened by the player. When ready, IN will be indicated in the display. Do not attempt to force the door open or to load discs until the player is ready. Compact discs should only be loaded by pressing the LOAD control.

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Press the LOAD control.

WAIT will appear in the display as the system prepares to load the CD.

IN will appear in the display and the CD door will open when the system is ready to receive a CD.

Wait until the CD door opens.

Load the CD into the player.

Multiple CD loading This feature allows you to autoload up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD player internal to the radio.

Press and hold the LOAD control until a beep is heard. When IN is displayed, insert the CD. When IN is displayed again, insert the next CD.

The first CD will automatically play when:

there is not a CD inserted for 15 seconds after IN is displayed

the CD tray is full

Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

Random play The random play feature works in CD mode and plays the selections on the current CD in random order.

Random play in CD mode Press the RDM control during play. RDM will illuminate in the display.

The next selection will be randomly selected.

To disengage random play, press the RDM control again.

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Setting the clock Press the CLOCK control.

Press the TUNE control.

Press to adjust the hours.

Press to adjust the minutes.

Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)

WARNING: The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips:

You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player.

If your changer does not work, it may be that:

A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.

The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.

The disc is dusty or defective.

The players internal temperature is above 60C (140F). Allow the player to cool down before operating.

A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted.

Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.

CD and CD changer care Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time.

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Radio frequency information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies are:

AM 530, 5401600, 1610 kHz

FM 87.7, 87.9107.7, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception:

Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km (24 miles). This range can be affected by signal modulation. Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations.

Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicles antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of its shadow) returns your reception to normal.

Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

Audio system warranties and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information.

If service is necessary, see your dealer.

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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever

and allows key removal.

2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.

3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving.

4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN Push the tilt steering wheel lever downward to move the steering wheel up or down. Pull the control up into the original position to lock the steering wheel in position.

WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. You could lose control of the vehicle.

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SPEED CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

To turn speed control on Press ON.

NOTE: Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph).

WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. You may lose control of the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on. You may lose control of the vehicle or cause engine system damage.

To turn speed control off Press OFF.

NOTE:Once speed control is turned off or the ignition is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.

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To set a speed Press SET ACC.

NOTE:For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RSM will re-engage it.

WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. This may cause an accident.

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To set a higher set speed Press and hold SET ACC. Release

the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or

Press and release SET ACC to operate the Tap-Up function. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET ACC.

NOTE:You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed Press and hold CST. Release the

control when the desired speed is reached or

Press and release CST to operate the Tap-Down function. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACC.

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To disengage speed control Depress the brake pedal or

Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).

NOTE:Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

NOTE:Fully depressing the clutch pedal may cause a flare in engine RPM as the throttle is returned to idle. This is normal.

NOTE:Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

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To return to a previously set speed Press RSM.

NOTE:For RSM to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER For intermittent operation, move control down one position.

Adjust the rotary control to the desired speed setting.

For normal or low speed wiper operation, move control down two positions from OFF.

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For high speed wiper operation, move control down three positions from OFF.

To activate the windshield washer, pull control toward you. Release control to stop washer fluid spray.

MIST FUNCTION Move control up and release for one wipe.

Rear window wiper/washer controls For intermittent operation of rear wiper, rotate end of control upward to the INT position.

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For normal speed rear wiper operation, rotate control upward to ON.

To activate the rear washer, rotate the control to the position and release.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicles overhead console will vary according to your option package.

Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open the storage compartment. The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open.

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Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers:

Remove the Velcro pad from the storage compartment door.

Place Velcro on aftermarket transmitter opposite of actuator control.

Install the transmitter on to storage compartment door aligning the actuator control with the rubber plunger.

Close the door and press the storage compartment door to activate the transmitter.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To operate the moon roof:

The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening feature. Press and release the rear portion of the control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch opening, press the control a second time.

To close, press and hold the front portion of the control.

To operate the moon roof vent position:

To open, press and hold the front portion of the control. This will open the vent.

To close, press and hold the rear portion of the control.

NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset the moon roof positions.

NOTE:If you open and close the moon roof repeatedly, the moon roof motor may overheat and shut down for 45 seconds while the motor cools.

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WARNING: Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously injure themselves.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Cargo and dome lamp Rear cargo lamp equipped with an ON/OFF/DOOR control will light when:

the doors are closed and the control is in the ON position.

the control is in the DOOR position and any door is open.

the headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise.

When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors or fully rotate the headlamp control.

Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats.

The dome lamp will stay on if the control is moved to the passenger side position. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a door is opened. If the control is moved to the drivers side position, the lamp will not come on at all.

With the control in the middle position, the dome lamp will illuminate whenever any door is opened. If any door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for 15 seconds after the door is shut.

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The map lamp controls (without moon roof) are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps.

If equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps.

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

the ignition must be in the ON position and

the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

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High beams Push forward to activate.

Pull toward you to deactivate.

Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

Push up to activate the right turn signal.

FOG LAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in low beams position.

Press the fog lamp control to activate the fog lamps. The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate. When the highbeams are activated, the fog lamps will not operate.

Press the fog lamp control again to deactivate the fog lamps.

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POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.

Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close.

Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open.

One touch down Press AUTO completely down to

the second detent. The drivers window will open fully. Depress up to stop window operation.

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NOTE:This feature will only operate the drivers side window.

Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows.

To lock out all the window controls except for the drivers press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls.

POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors.

Press control to lock all doors.

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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.

NOTE:Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors.

Rotate lock control in the direction of arrow to engage the lock. Rotate control in the opposite direction to disengage childproof locks.

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include:

Utility compartment

Cupholders

Ashcup

WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.

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AUXILIARY POWER POINT

WARNING: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel below the radio.

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point.

TRUCK BED AUXILIARY POWER POINT An additional auxiliary power point is located in the cargo area.

WARNING: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

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CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area shade that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle.

To install the shade:

1. Fasten the cover into the mounting brackets (make sure the cover is right side up).

2. Pull the end of the shade toward you and hook the sides into the notches (right side first) in the rear trim panels.

WARNING: To prevent the possibility of injuries, the fasteners for the cargo area cover must be properly attached to the mounting clips on the rear trim panels.

WARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision.

WARNING: The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed.

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LIFTGATE To open the rear window, pull the right side of the liftgate handle.

To open the liftgate, pull the left side of the liftgate handle.

Do not open the liftgate or liftgate glass in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling. If the liftgate glass is raised and the liftgate is also opened, both liftgate and glass could be damaged against a low ceiling.

Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate glass open while driving. Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

WARNING: Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door or window open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key.

The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK position.

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If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the drivers door. The interior lamps will illuminate. The flashers will flash twice to confirm the vehicle is unlocked.

Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all doors.

Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. If all doors are closed, the flashers will flash once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will be armed.

If the control is pressed a second time within three seconds the doors will lock again and the horn will chirp.

Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press the control again.

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Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by:

weather conditions

nearby radio towers

structures around the vehicle

other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring.

DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. Damage to the transmitter may result in operation failure.

2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back together.

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Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicles memory, or you would like to purchase additional remote transmitters and have them programmed to your vehicle:

Take all your vehicles transmitters to your authorized Mazda dealer for programming, or

Perform the programming procedure yourself

Programming remote transmitters It is necessary to have all (maximum of four original and/or new) of your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure.

NOTE: This procedure must be completed within the specified times. If not completed within the specified time period, reprograming procedures must be restarted from the beginning.

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To program the transmitters yourself:

Insert a key in the ignition and turn from 1 (LOCK) to 3 (RUN) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the eighth turn ending in the 3 (RUN) position. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that programming mode has been entered.

Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)

Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed.

When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn the ignition to 1 (LOCK) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s).

The system automatically turns off after 30 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the RUN position.

NOTE: The dome lamp control must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate.

The inside lights will not turn off if:

they have been turned on in the dome lamp control or

any door is open.

NOTE: The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position.

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SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used.

NOTE: The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Mazda aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Automatic arming NOTE: The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 2 (ACC) position.

The light in the instrument cluster will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed.

Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. The theft light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the light stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized Mazda dealership.

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Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys. Only a coded key will start your vehicle. Spare coded keys can be purchased from your authorized Mazda dealership. Your dealership can program your key or you can do it yourself, refer to Programming spare keys.

The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is not compatible with aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

NOTE: Large metallic objects, electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second key on the same key ring as the coded key may cause vehicle starting issues.

NOTE: If present, you need to keep these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine.

NOTE: These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key, but can cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key during engine start.

NOTE: If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the encoded ignition key is an approved Mazda encoded ignition key.

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If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following:

Use your spare key to start the vehicle. or

Have your vehicle towed to an authorized Mazda dealership. . The key codes will need to be erased from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.

Replacing coded key can be very costly and you may want to store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience.

WARNING: If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a NO START condition.

Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only SecuriLocky keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicles engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.

If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must bring your vehicle to your authorized Mazda dealership to have the spare coded key(s) programmed.

NOTE: Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

NOTE: This procedure must be completed within the specified times. If not completed within the specified time period, the reprogramming procedure must be restarted from the beginning.

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1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second).

2. Turn ignition to 1 (LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition.

3. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to 2 (ACC), insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second but no more than ten seconds).

4. Turn the ignition to 1 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition.

5. Within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to 2 (ACC), insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second). This step will program your new key to a coded key.

6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1.

If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicles engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.

If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicles engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized Mazda dealership to have the new spare key(s) programmed.

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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted.

If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to authorized Mazda dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Arming the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps, parking lamps and will sound the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever key is removed from the ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:

Press the remote entry lock control

Lock the doors using the key

NOTE: If a door is open, the system is not armed.

The system will become prearmed, when all doors are closed. When the system becomes prearmed the flashers will flash to confirm the prearming.

Once the system is prearmed, the system will arm in 20 seconds. If any door is opened during these 20 seconds, the arming will be canceled.

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Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:

Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter.

Unlock the doors with a key.

Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter. This will disarm the system only if the alarm is sounding.

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SEATING

Adjusting the front manual seat

WARNING: Never adjust the drivers seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped.

WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you dont get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

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Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

WARNING: Never adjust the drivers seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.

WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seats safety belt in the event of a collision.

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

Move the front of the control up or down to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.

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Move the rear of the control up or down to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.

Move the control in the directions shown to move the seat forward, backward, up or down.

REAR SEATS

Head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicles seats may be equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints.

The head restraints can be moved up and down.

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Push control to lower head restraint.

Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head

restraint and remove.

2. Place the head restraints under the front passenger seat for storage.

3. Pull the seat release control.

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4. Flip seat forward.

5. Pull the seatback release strap toward the front seat. Make sure the seat belt buckle heads are fully extended towards the front of the vehicle and are away from the seatback.

NOTE:When the seatback release strap is pulled use your other hand to guide the seatback.

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6. Rotate seatback down into load floor position.

WARNING: Make sure seat belt buckle heads are not trapped underneath the seatback and that the seat belt buckle heads are fully extended towards the front of the vehicle. Seat belt buckle heads may break if they are trapped underneath the seatback as the seatback is rotated down.

NOTE:Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seatback.

Returning the rear seats to upright position 1. Pull seatback up and into

upright position making sure seatback locks into place. While holding the seatback, pull the release and push seatback backward into the desired position.

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2. Rotate seat cushion down into the seating position making sure that the seat cushion is locked into place and that the seat belt buckles are exposed.

3. Remove the head restraints stored under the front passenger seat and return them to the original position on the seat backs.

To remove the rear cushion 1. Pull the Yellow tab

2. Pull the cushion to the outboard side of the vehicle.

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To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboard

side of the vehicle.

2. Make sure that the hinges are locked into place.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.

WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided.

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WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die or be seriously injured than a person wearing a seat belt.

WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

WARNING: Placing a child, 12 years or younger, in the front seat is dangerous. The child could be hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. A sleeping child is more likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side air bag in a moderate collision. Whenever possible, always secure a child, 12 years or younger, in the rear seat, with an appropriate child restraint system for the childs age and size. Never use a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy.

Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management

feature at the front passenger seating position to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.

This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupants chest.

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WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at all outboard seating positions (except driver, which has no automatic locking retractor feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function.

WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.

WARNING: Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

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The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

When to use the automatic locking mode Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or

outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter.

How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

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Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted.

Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the front passenger outboard seat belt system must be checked by an authorized Mazda dealership to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for proper function.

WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.

WARNING: Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

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Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.

To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.

WARNING: Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Lap belts

Adjusting the center lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically.

WARNING: The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. Failure to position the lap belt correctly may cause serious injury in an accident.

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Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use to keep the belt away from door openings and available after unfolding the seats.

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is too short for you, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly. Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your authorized Mazda dealership.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.

NOTE:Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

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Conditions of operation

If… Then…

The drivers safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position…

The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The drivers safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding…

The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The drivers safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position…

The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.

The purpose of the Safety Belt Warning Chime/Light is to remind occupants of the vehicle to wear safety belts all of the time.

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given… Consider…

9Crashes are rare events9

36,700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to 9rare9 events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.

9Im not going far9 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. 9Belts are uncomfortable9

Safety belts are designed to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable — try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort.

9I was in a hurry9 Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.

9Seat belts dont work9

Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks.

9Traffic is light9 Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.

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Reasons given… Consider…

9Belts wrinkle my clothes9

Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted.

9The people Im with dont wear belts9

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.

9I have an air bag9 Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.

9Id rather be thrown clear9

Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CANT 9PICK OUR CRASH9.

WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Safety Belt Warning Light. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident.

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged.

NOTE:If unsure about the proper procedures, bring your vehicle to an authorized Mazda dealership for inspection. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Mazda recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized Mazda technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

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WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries.

WARNING: Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module.

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WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided.

WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

WARNING: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupants chest and the driver air bag module.

WARNING: Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag:

Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright position.

WARNING: Do not put anything on or over the air bag module including hands or feet. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your authorized Mazda dealership.

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WARNING: Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure, tow hooks and snow plows may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.

WARNING: Additional equipment may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Consult your authorized Mazda dealership before installation of additional equipment.

Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide.

WARNING: Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back and secure it properly.

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How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation.

The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.

While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying air bag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

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WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation or you may be burned.

WARNING: If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

The SRS consists of:

driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags),

one or more impact and safing sensors,

a readiness light and tone

diagnostic module

and the electrical wiring which connects the components.

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:

The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.

The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.

A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your authorized Mazda dealership immediately.

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WARNING: Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.

Side air bag system (if equipped)

WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. This is dangerous. In an accident, the object could interfere with the air bag inflation and injure the occupants.

WARNING: Side Air Bag Storage Areas: Attaching things to the seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the seat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the side air bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the added protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Further more, the bag could be cut open spewing exhaust. Do not hang net bags, map pouches or back pads with side straps on the front seats. Always keep the side air bag storage areas in your front seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision.

WARNING: Using Seat Covers: Using a seat cover on the front seats could be dangerous. In a severe side collision, the seat covers could interfere with the side air bag inflation and serious injuries could result. Never use seat covers on the front seats.

To prevent damage to the side air bag wiring, dont place luggage or other objects under the front seats.

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WARNING: Seating Position with Side Air Bags Sitting too close to the side air bag storage compartments or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard shoulder of the front seat and expands along the front door on the side the car is hit. Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning against a window in the front seats or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front seatbacks. Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the drivers-side window while driving could block the side air bag and eliminate the advantages of supplemental protection. Give the side air bags room to work by sitting in the center of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.

WARNING: Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Dont make any modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim, badges, or anything else over the air bag storage areas. It also includes installing extra electric equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of front seats. It is important to protect the side air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidently deploy and that the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint System, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an air bag. See your authorized Mazda dealer.

WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided.

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How does the side air bag system work? The side air bag system consists of the following:

An inflatable nylon bag (air bag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks.

A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment.

The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags.

The two side sensors are located on the lower portion of the b-pillar.

NOTE:A side air bag, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.

The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated, even if the respective seat is not occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions.

The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation.

The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal, near-frontal or opposite side collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration.

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WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

WARNING: If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:

The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit.

The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.

A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your authorized Mazda dealership immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.

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Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your authorized Mazda dealership. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags.

Important child restraint precautions NOTE:You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle.

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.

NOTE:Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use.

WARNING: When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.

Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.

Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts.

Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the childs face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit.

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WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle.

To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Mazda recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child.

A belt-positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the childs face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician.

WARNING: Placing a child, 12 years or younger, in the front seat is dangerous. The child could be hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. A sleeping child is more likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side air bag in a moderate collision. Whenever possible, always secure a child, 12 years or younger, in the rear seat, with an appropriate child restraint system for the childs age and size. Never use a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

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Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturers instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

When installing a child safety seat:

Review and follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint Systemsection in this chapter.

Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from).

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.

Place seat back in upright position.

Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic locking mode (passenger side front seat).

Mazda recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps, refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps.

WARNING: Carefully follow all of the manufacturers instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

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Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions The rear seat head restraints must be removed when using a child seat.

WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

WARNING: Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible, the back seat environment is generally safer.

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturers instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard.

6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

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7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat.

8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.

9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place.

10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine.

Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap.

The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below.

The tether anchors in your vehicle are located on the roof panel in the cargo area.

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The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions:

WARNING: Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.

1. Position the child safety seat on the passenger seat cushion.

2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.

NOTE:For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback.

3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position.

NOTE:There are three tether anchors located on the headliner at the rear of the vehicle.

WARNING: If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases.

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4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown.

5. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat.

6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturers instructions.

Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children (LATCH) attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats are labeled as LATCH or LATCH-compatible child seats. These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor point. For information on using tether straps with the child safety seats, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.

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LATCH anchors for child seat installation have been provided in your vehicle at the following locations:

The anchors at the center of the rear seat are much further apart than the sets of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seating positions. Some LATCH equipped child seats can be placed in the center position and will reach the nearest LATCH anchors which are 400 mm (15.75 in) apart, but a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at this seating position. LATCH compatible child seat (with attachments on belt webbing) can be used at this seating position only if the child seat instructions state that the child seat can be installed to anchors that are 400 mm (15.75 in) apart. Do not attach two child seats to the same LATCH anchor.

WARNING: Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchors used for child seat installation if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.

The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back. To find an anchor, look for the locator symbol. Each lower anchor for child seat installation is located 23 inches below the locator symbols.

Follow the child seat manufacturers instructions to properly install safety seats with LATCH lower anchors and LATCH-compatible attachments.

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WARNING: Always attach the LATCH child restraint to both LATCH lower anchors in any vehicle seat, being sure to confirm that both LATCH attachments are fully engaged by pulling back and forth vigorously. A child seat retained on only one side is creating the risk of throwing the child around the vehicle or even out of the seat and vehicle during an accident, causing serious injury or death.

If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the seat when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without raising the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the front of the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Once you have installed the lower anchors for child seat installation safety seat, assure that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors for child seat installation and tether anchors. Also, test the safety seat before you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place.

WARNING: If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases.

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PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system.

NOTE: This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter.

WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.

WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

WARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions.

WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your authorized Mazda dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engines idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked by your authorized Mazda dealership.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

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2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:

Make sure the parking brake is set.

Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).

If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission:

Make sure the parking brake is set.

Push the clutch pedal to the floor.

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3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START).

NOTE: If there is difficulty in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely. This condition may occur when:

front wheels are turned

front wheel is against the curb

steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.

NOTE: If the drivers safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate.

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STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.

1. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 3 (ON).

2. If the temperature is above 12C (10F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again.

3. If the temperature is below -12 C (10 F) and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, press the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key to START position.

4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.

5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake.

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23C (-10F) or below.

For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle.

WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.

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Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

WARNING: If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your authorized Mazda dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill you.

Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever:

the vehicle is raised for service.

the sound of the exhaust system changes.

the vehicle has been damaged in a collision.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch).

Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air.

NOTE: Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.

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BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the service maintenance section for scheduled maintenance.

Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicles brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Such noises are usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning; however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present while braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by an authorized Mazda dealership.

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicles anti-lock brake system.

NOTE: The ABS performs a self-check after you start the engine and begin to drive away.

A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test. This is normal. If a malfunction is found, the ABS warning light will come on. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized Mazda dealership.

The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensates for this tendency. The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking with loss of front braking traction.

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WARNING: The Anti-Lock system does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop.

ABS warning lamp ABS (if equipped) The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced.

With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately by an authorized Mazda dealership.)

Using four wheel ABS (if equipped) In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ABS is

required, apply continuous force on the brake. The ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop.

WARNING: The Anti-Lock system does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop.

NOTE: We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.

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Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake, apply the brake pedal and pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible.

The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released.

WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First Gear) (manual transmission).

NOTE: The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicles stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.

To release the parking brake, the brake handle may need to be pulled up slightly to release pressure before pushing in the button.

Push the button on the end of the parking brake handle and push the handle down as far as possible. Driving with the parking brake applied will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy.

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STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle.

To prevent damage to the power steering pump:

Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir).

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of the following:

underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)

uneven vehicle loading

high crown in center of road

high crosswinds

wheels out of alignment

loose or worn suspension components

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WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of circumstances. These special design features, such as larger tires and increased ground clearance, give the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.

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WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling people and cargo may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

Use extra caution while becoming familiar with your vehicle. Know the capabilities and limitations of both you as a driver and your vehicle.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed.

NOTE:If the gearshift lever cannot be moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicles brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. A rear end colission may result after you brake.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

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Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transaxle may occur.

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transaxle and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.

WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle.

WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized Mazda dealer or a qualified service technician.

Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to optimize shift smoothness. NOTE:It is normal for your transaxle to shift firmly during the first few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation until the adaptive strategy has been learned. The adaptive learning strategy is maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transaxle must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation.

Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Driving with the gearshift lever in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions.

For manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift manually.

To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever out of P (Park).

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Understanding gearshift positions Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to optimize shift smoothness. NOTE:It is normal for your transaxle to shift firmly during the first few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation until the adaptive strategy has been learned. The adaptive learning strategy is maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transaxle must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation.

P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Make sure the gearshift lever is securely latched in P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.

WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle.

R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse).

WARNING: Make sure the rearward path of the vehicle is unobstructed before moving the vehicle in reverse.