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A Word to Mazda OwnersThank you fo. choosing a Mazda. We atMazda design andbuild vehicles withcomplete customer satisfaction in mind.To help ensu

Your Vehicle at a GlanceOuGde mircrlprge I 2l IPower aindow switches*Outside nimr (paBe 3-21)Froot (Passenger's side)

Driving Your MazdaOpetutine ra,r vehick requnes a goodunderstan lifts of the naty cofttrols !a, nuslkfto\9 and use. Se.tioh 5 describes a thb ins

Driving Your MazdaIgnition Switch PositionsI ACC (Accessory)The steering wheel unlocks and someelectrical accessories will operate.I LOCKThe stee

Driving Your MazdaNOTEIf tuming tfte key is difficult, jigglethe steering wheel from side to side-V Automatic transaxleWhen tuming the ignitio

Driring Your Mn daStarting the Engine1. Occupanls should fasten their seatbe1ts.2. Make sure the parkingbrake is on.3. Depress ihe brake pedal.4.

Driving Your MazdaManual Transaxle 0perationNOTEWhethercold or warm, the engineshould be staned witlout use of theIf the engine fails to start, it m

Driving Your MszdaAutomatic TransaxleI Automatic Tla saxle ControlsShift lererTo prevenr unsafe shiftingPa -- -tr)^ - .lll o*".,*,riih v fl^

Driving Your MazdaI Transexle Rang€sThe shifl lever mustbe in P or NroV P (Park)P locks the aansaxie and prevenrs rhefiont wheels from roiaring.V

Driving Your MazdaVD(D ve)D is the nonnal driving position. From astop, the transaxle will automaticallyshift through a 4-gear sequence.V 2 (Second)T

Driving Your MazdaAnd fbr a smoother rid€ with lessshifting, don't use ir when:. Going up a steep grade.. Driving in slop and go traffic.. Pul

Your Vehicle at a clance

Driving Your MazdaTo turn it on, push lhe button again.Shift pattems rvith overdrive:D : I st. 2nd, 3.d, 4th2-2I],dl-lsiI Shift-Irck Syst€nFor your

Drivins Your MazdaBrake SystemI Foot BrakeYour Mazda has power-assisted brakesthar adjust aulomalicalty through normalShould power-assist fail, yo

Driving Your MazdaAwl.ntuNcDtit'ins $'ith Wom Disc Pads:Drivins wilh wom disc pans isdansercus. The brukes couulail andcause a seiou

Drivins Your MazdaAclurroNDriving wiih the pa*ing brake onwill cause excessive lvear of the brakelinings or pads.(o)BRAKE^.-)^1,\__/\,/\__/.I Brak

Driving Your MazdrPower SteeringPower steering is only operable when theengine is running. If the engine is off orif the power steering syste

Driving Your MazdaCruise Control*With cruise control, you can set andautomalically maintain any speed ofmore than abour.l0 knvh (25 mph).d;+=-!1.;,

Driving Your MazdaCRUISEoooI C.uise Set Indicator LightThe cruise set indicator comes on when acruising speed is set.^*$l;=-ltr;;ff;I To Set S

Drivine Your MazdastkNOTECruise control will cancel at about 15kr/h (9 mph) below t})e presel speedor b€low 40 kn/h (25 mph).-"$t*1a.,,?I To

Driving Your Maz d!Your vehicle has a tap up feature thatallows you to increase your cunent speedin increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by amomentary

Driving Your MazdaYour vehicle has a tap-down feature thatallows you to decrease your currentsp€ed in decrements of 1.6 krth (l mph)by a momentaJy

Your Vehicle at a GlarceLuggage Compartment

Driving Your MazdaInstrument ClusterI Gauge Location':L,- Z.P;_' 9i,E$ D'P- eln5.20Odoner€r md Tnp MeErJwaler TenFrllue Gauge5

Driving Your MazdaI Wa.ning[ndicato. Light LocationsBmke System Wming Light23 ChrreingSrnem Wm'nB LighrEneine Oil lrssuR wm'nC tighr561 Do

Driving Your Maz daGaugesI SpeedometerThe speedometer indicates the speed oflhe vehicle.I Odometer and Thip MeterThe ignilion swilch must be in t

Driving Your MazdaoDoEWhen trip meter A is selected, TRIP Awill be displayed. When meler B isselectred, TRIP B wjll be displayed.The trip meter rec

Ddving You. MardaAclurroNDriving wift an overheated enginecan cause serious engine damage(page 6-2).I Water T€mperature GaugeThe water lemperatu

Drivine Your Maz daDashboard IlluminationAc.lurroNDon't run ihe engine wirh dletachoneter needle in the RED ZONE.This may cause severe engin

Drit ing Your MazdaWarning LightVBeepsI Warning Lights InspectionInspect lhe waming lights by turning theignilion switch !o the ON position witht

Driving Your MazdaA wanlvnucABS Warn;ng Light and BrukeWaming Light on at the Same Time:Dtiving when the bmke ststenvaning light and ABS waning lig

Driving Your MazdaI Charging System warningLigbtAc.turroNDon't drive with a loose or brokenaltemator belt. The engine couldoverheat because

Driving Your MazdaAclurroNDon't run the engine if oil pressure islow.I! could result in extensiveI Low Fuel Warning LishtThis warning light in

Essential Safety EquipmentP.rsanat salery ani coaJort are ||hat nake.lrivins tour Mavla d pleasurdbleerpendce. Sectioh 2 describd esehtidlinJbmatia

Driving Your MazdaI Door-Aiar warnine Lieht a- I4+This warning light comes on when anydoor isn't securely closed.I Antilock Brak€ Svstem f

Dri!ing Your MazdaA wanlsnrcS e lf-S en icing the S uarkacala!ResttuintSrstem:Seryaenicittg o. tatnpe.i g ||ith thetupplemental restraint slstem isda

Driving Your MazdaI Heedlight Hish-Beam E^I I O/DOFF Indicetor Lighr 0/D I Cruise Ser Indicator Lishr* [Jlndicator Light =\) ( Auromatic Transa\l

Driving Your MazdaLightingSignalsControl and TurnV Lights-on r€minderIf the lights :re on and rhe key jsremoved fiom the ignition switch. abeepwil

Driving Yotrr MazdaV Lane-change signalsMove $e lever slightly towaJd thedirection of th€ change-unlit th€indicator flashes andhold it drere.

Driving Your MazdaWindshield WiDers andWasherI Fog Lights+Use this switch lo 1um on the fog lights.They help you to see as well as to beTo turn on

Driving Your MazdaI Windshield WasberThe ignition switch musibe in the ONPull the levertoward you and hold ittospray washer fluid.In rhe OFFor

Driving Your MazdaAclurroNDon't use sharp inslruments orwindow cleaners with abrasives roclean the inside of the rear windowsurface. They mal

Driving Your MazdaLighterTo operate the lighter. press it in andrelease it. Wlen ready for use, itautomatically pops out.If the engine is off.lhe i

Driving Your MazdaA wamrnrcOpen Storaee Box:Diving with a storage box open isdangerous. To rcduce the possibiuryof injury in an accident or a sudde

Essential Safety EquipmentFront SeatsI Seat SlideTo move a seat forward or backward.raise the lever and slide the seat to thedesired position.A

Driving Your MazdaCup HolderI Center ConsoleTo open, pull the release catch.To use the cup holder, op€n the lid.AwtnnnteUsingtheCup HoU.r:Asing

Dri!ing Your MazdaSunvisors>'''.''...''''..-'. 4*-aa- i'--...?-...-,When you need a

Driving Your MazdaClimate Control SystemI Op€rating TipsV Operating the climate controlOp€rate the climate control system withthe engine tunning.

Driving Your MazdaI Selectins the Airflow ModeWhen lou want air toWhen you want air tothe face and the floor:Whe[ you want airmainly to tbe floor

Driving Your Mazda/l.]i==T=m..tnl-r--lil rl\\LUflffittctrmrr-t7/---f---I Vent OperationV Directins airflowYou can direct air flow by moving theN.O

Driving Your MazdaI Control PlnelFan conuoldial(pase 5 46rPear windos LlefrosEr stritch ipage 5.17rTenpedtuE conrol djal (page 5 46)An i.hke seh

Driving Your Mazda/6fcord \\ r7i Hdv___/O€,,z.GOV tran control dialThis dial allows variable fan speeds.0 Fan offI -Low speed2 -Medium low speed

Driving Your MazdaA wenlrnrcThe Recirculated Air Position:Using the a position in cowi)eather will cause the elass to fogup. Your vision viA be ha

Driving Your MazdslA\ A/C i/YV Arc switch*Push $e switch io lurn the air conditioneron. An indicator light on tbe switch willilluminate when the fan

Driiing Your MazdaNOTtrln the iposrlion. the outside airrs automatically selected.If the windshield fogs up easily. serthe mode selector dial tothe

Essentbl Safety EquipmentI Head RestraintI Seat ReclineTo change lhe sealback angle. leanfonvard slightly while raising the l€verThen lean back

Driving Your MazdaNOTE. Wlen maximum cooling is desired,set $e tempenture conrrol dial iothe extreme cold posiiion and setthe air intake selector

Driving Your MazdaFor maximum d€frosting. ser tbetemperature control dial to iheextreme hot position and the fancontrol dial to position 4-If warm

Driving Your MazdaRadio ReceptionI AM CharacteristicsV Station mixingAM signalsbend around such tbings asbuildings or mountains and bounce off

Driving Your MazdaV Multipath noiseSince FM signals can be reflected byobstructions, ii is possible to receive boththe direci signal and rhe reflecr

Driiing Your MazdaSafety CertificationThis CD player is made and lested tomeel exacting safety standards.It meets FCC requirements and compliesw

Driving Your MazdaAclurroNThis CD player should not beadjusr€d or repaired by anyoneexcept qualified service personnel.If serv icing required, conta

Driving Your MazdaAM/FM Radio+Illustration is ofa Eprcsenrative audio unit.SeeIL tuning/Ttuk down* r/*r Use tbh buton if a cassete tape player,

Driving Your MazdaAM/FM Radio with ComDact Disc Plaver*Illustration is of a representative audio unit./ Dis trpbuuon. Repeat butronProgranlr/R$dom

Driving Your Mazdaf$l_lI PaPowEi \AYI Power ON/OFFTum the ignilion swirh !o the ACC or ONPress the power/volum€ knob to lum tbeaudio slstem on. Pres

Driving You. MazdaNOTEAbout 5 seconds after selecting anymode, ihe volume funciion will beautomatically selected. To reset bass,mid-range, a€ble

Bssential Sfety Eqnipmeni@\t--lG-6\\:+:lb_@V Height adjustmentTo raise a head restraint. pull it up to theTo lowe. lhe head reslrainl. press thestop-

Ddving Your MazdaTr€ble conlrolTo adjust the treble. select TREB bypressing the audio controi knob. "TREB 'will be displayed.Tum the

Driving Your Mazdaf---]-/" ** li t-/*orto."frl3. To advance the hours, press ihe hoursel button ( H ) to advance themjnules, press the min

Driving Your MazdaChoos€ AM by pressing the AM buttonand FM by pressing the FM1/2 button.The selected mode will be indicated.IfFM stereo is being r

Driving Your Mazda-rulu_l/ru{Auo0coMl!t\#,x"*4l::iH.,Vi'** lFtl/ MAUTGM IManual tuningTurning the manuat tuning knob willchange to a b

Driving Your MazdtTo tune one jn fie memory, selectAM.FMl, or FM2 and then press its chann€lprese! button. The station frequency andthe channel nu

Driving Your M^zdaf- vor-lI sPowEF \6)YAfter scanning is completed. ihestrongest station will be luned and itsfrequency displayed.Press and rele

Driving Your Mazdat-;-l?"'til;l-fiV PlayingPress the casselc tape play button tostaltplaying when a cassette tape is inthe unit.Ifther

Driving Your MazdaIf APC det€cts 15 s€conds of blank spaceit will automatically advance ihe tape toNOITAPC may not operate properly if. A tape

Driving Your MazdaNOTtrRPI may not operate properly if. A tape was recorded at a lowlevel.. A tape has 1ong, silent intervals.. A tape is a live

Driving Your MazdaV Ejecting the cassette tapePrcss the cassette tape eject button 10elect the cassette tap€.I Operating Tips for Cassetle Tapepla

Eslential Safety EquipmentRear SeatAw,cnMNcSta.kingCaryo:Sta.king luggage ot other cargohigherthatt the seatbacks ol puttinethings on the real pac

Driving Your MazdaDo not leave a cassette tape in the tap€player slot when not in use. Remove itcompletely to perml the slot door 1()close and to

Driving YouI MazdaI Operating the Mini Disc (MD)Plsyer*To operate the MD player lum thejgnition switch to ihe ACC orONV Inserting the MDInser! the M

Driving Your MazdaNOTEIf lhe unil is left in scan, normal playwill resume where scan was sel€cted.VRandom play V Music scanThis feaMe aliows the MD

Driving Your Mazdaftf- voi_fI Rseov,EF \AVV Tfack searchPress the track up button once ro skipforward 1() the beginning of the nextPress the tack d

Drivins Your MazdaLong disc or song titlesWhen disc or song ritlesexceed l0lettersor numerals, press ihe display button todisplay the remaining pa

Driving Your MazdaI Error IndicationsIf you see an e|ror indication on thedisplay, find the cause in the charl. If youcannot clear the error i

Ddvine Your M^zdaV Inserting th€ CD(In-dash CD chane€r)The CD must be label side up wheninserting. The autoloadjng mechanismwill set the CD and beg

Driving Your MazdaInserting CDs into desired trayL Pr€ss and hold the load button foraboul2 seconds until a be€p is heaid.2. Press tbe channel pr

Driving Your MazdaV Random playThis fealure allows the CD player torandomly select lhe ord€r of the songs.Press the random button during play. Th

Driving Your Mazdaffi"--"'lE-S"***V Thack searchPress the track up button once to skipforward to the beginning of the nexiPres

Essential Safety EquipmentTo relum the seatbacks !o their original1 . Lift the seatback and pusb it firmly2. Fasten ihe lap portion of therear cen

Driving Your MazdaV Ejecting the CD Ej€cting CDs from desir€d tray(ln-desh CD changer) nunberNormsl ejection l. Press and hold the CD eject butio

Ddving Your MazdaMultiple ejectionI . Press and hold the CD eject bunon forabout 2 seconds until abeep is heard.2- Wait 5 seconds or press the CD

Driving Your MazdaI Ermr IndicationsIf you see an enor indication on thedisplay, find tle cause in the chart.Ifyoucannot clear the enor indication.

Driving Your Mazda. Do not spill any liquid on the audio. Do not insert any objects, other thanCDs, into the sloi.. The CD revolves at high speed wi

D ving Your Mrzda. Do not use non-conventional discssuch as heart-shaped, octagonal discs,etc. The CD player/changer could bedarnased.. A new CD ma

Driving Your MazdaNCOMPACTreJ[5GOIGITAL AUDIO. The CD player/changer has beendesigned 1() play CDs bearing theidentification logo as shown. No othe

Driving Your MszdaAntennaThe CD player/changer ejects the CDif the CD is inserted upsid€ doirn.Also dirly an{Vor defective CDs may8 cm (3 in) CDs

In Case of an EmergencyB?cause an eheryek !can occw anltine,w.stMgtt urse lou to becofte JMiliar vith thisse.tid af torr Mnual.]t provides helpfulinl

In Case of an Em€rg€ncyNOTEThe tum signals don't work whenthe hazard waming lights are on.Check local regulations about tbeuse of hazard wam

ln Ca5€ of an Emergenry5. Check th€ coolant level.Ifit\ low.look for leaks in theradiator hoses and connections, heaterhoses and connections,

Essential SafetJ EquipmentA wanlvnvcUnk'cked Seatback:A seatback plart an irynrtant rola i,trour prctection in a rehi.le. Leavirrgthe seatback

In Ca5€ ofan EnereencyEmergency StartingI Jump-StartingJump-starting is dangerous if doneincoffectly. So follow the procedurecarefully. If you feel

In Case of an EmergencyAwamrnrcConnecting to Negative Terminal:Comecti g the end of the secondcable to the nesatn'e Q teminat ofthe distharged

In Cas€ of an En€.sencyFusesI Push-StartingYou can't start a vehicle with anautomatic transaxle by pushing it.AclurroNYou shouldn't pu

ln Cas€ ofan EmergencyffiffiAcluuoNAlways replace a fuse with one of thesame rating. Otherwise you maydamage the electric system..{. lnspect it and

ID Case of an Emergency€W3. Ifa fuse is blown, replace it with anew one of the srune rating.When replacing the 100A fuse:l. Turn off the ignilion

In Case of an EmergencyI Fuse Panel DescriDtiontr88E80HBEHEEHEEF'HEEEV Fuse block (Engin€ compartment)DESCRIPTIONFUSDRA1.INGPROTECIED COMPOND

In Case of an Emergency6-10DESCRIPIIONFUSERATINGPROTECTED COMPONENTSTOP20 HEAD R21 HEAD.L222324 MAIN For pmErim ofall circuis

In Case of an Emergency000oooo8o^n'd u n3ntV Fuse panel (Driver's side)DESCRIPNON IAISD RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT(s/\rRM)For pmleclion o

In Case of an EmergencyTowingWe recommend thal towing b€ done onlyby an Authorized MazdaDealer oracommercial tow truck service.Proper lifting

In Case of an EmergencyAclurroNThe towing hook should be usedonly in an emergency (to get tbevehicle out ofaditch or a snowbank, for example).When

How to Use This ManualWe want to help you get rhe most drivingpleasure from your vehicle. Yourowner'smanual, when read from cover to cover.can

Essential Safety EquipmentI Rear S€atback InckTo lock orunlock a seatback, move iheNOTEThe seatback locks are part of thelrunk security systen

ln Cas€ ofan EmergencyFlat TireI Tire, Jack, Jack Handle, and Tool Storage

In Cas€ ofan Emerg€ncyV To rcmove thejackTurn the wing bolt counterclockwise.V To secure the jackPerform the remoyal proc€dure inV To remove the spa

In Case of an EmeryencyI Changing a Flat TireNOTEIf the following occurs while dril,ing,it could indicate a flat tire.. Sl€ering becomes difficut

In Case of an EmergencyI . Park on a level surface off theright of,way and firmly set theparking brake.2. Pul avehicle with an automatictransaxle i

In Case of aD Emergency8. Loosen $e lug nuts by turning themcounterclockwise one tum each. butdon't remove any until ihe tire hasbeen rais

ln Case of an Em€rgencyA wLR.nrnycPla.ing Objects Under the .Iack:J.ckins the vehicte iith an objectu derthejack it dangerous. Thejack coutd sup a d

In Case of an EmergencyAwtnNmcLoose Lug Nuts:InproperlJ or looselr tighte ed lugnuts arc da gerous. The i'heel $uldt!'obble or cone off. T

ln Cas€ ofsn Emergency,6(@).:)F ri'e (rameI Locking Lug Nuts*Ifyour vehicle has optional antitheftwheel lug nuas, one on each wheel willlo

In Case of sn EmergencyV To replace the nutl Place the key on top of the nut.2. Place ihe lug wrench on top of the key.apply pressure, and tum it

In Case of an Emerg€ncyAclurroNTo avoid damage 1o the temporaryspare or to the vehicle, observe thefollowing:. Donlexceed 80 k,r/h (50 nph).. Avoi

Ess€ntial Safety Eq pmentAutomatic locking modeAlways use the automalic locking mode1() keep the child restajnt system fromshifting to an unsa

AppearanceThk sectian.features care, ihside aftd out. of,a"t Ma.da...haw b.st to kep r.leananrlAe awarc thdt appedrdrce is not the anlyrcasan

How to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint DamageThe paintwork on your Mazda representsthe lates! technical developments incomposition and methods of appl

Appesrance CareIt is necessaJy to have yourMazdawashed and waxed to preserve its finishaccording to the instructions in thissection. This should be

Appearance Car€NOTEThe paint chipping zone varieswith the speed of the vehicle. Forexample, when traveling at 90km/h (56 mph), fte paintchippingzon

. Cleansers or wax containing abrasivesTake your vehicle only to a car washthat keeps its brushes well maintained.Don't use abrasiv€ cleans€rs o

V WaxingYour vehicle needs to be waxed whenwater no longer beads on the finish.Always wash and dry lhe v€hicle beforewaxiog it.In addition to dre

I Repairing Damage to the trinishDeep scratches or chips on the finishshould b€ repaired prompdy. Exposedmetal quickly rusts and can lead to maj

Appearance CareI Aluminum Wheel Mainr€nanceA protective coating is provided over thealuminun wheets. Special care is neededto prot€ct this coati

App€arance CareInterior CareI Dashboard PrecautionsPrevent caustic solutions such as perfumeand cosmetic oils from contacting thedashboa.rd. They&ap

Ess€ntial Safety Equipm€ntzTr--O-li\ __/ \ ,-/ \.- _/ .AclurroNBelt relraclion may become difficultifdre belts and rings are soiled. so tryI S€a

Appearance CareI Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt I Cl€sning the Window InteriorcWebbingIf th€ windows become covered with anClean the webbing

MaintenanceBecause rorr Mazld h a larse pie.e ofihtitute nachinery, it needs rcguLat carc inthe lom aJMintenance atul senicins. Monyowers prekt b

MaintenanceIntroductionBe exlremely careful to prevent injury toyourself and otlers and damage to yourvehicle when using this nanual forinspection

MaintenanceScheduled Maintenance (Except Chile)Follow Schedule I if $e vehicie is operated mainly where rcne of the foltowing conditions appl,.If an

Schedule II : Ins pec t dd re pa n cled, adju sl. or Eplace i l necessary, (Oil temear.d air filr€r c md b€ cleaned u sing the air blow nethod.

MainlenanceSchedule I (Cont'd)I: Inspect and €pair, cl€an, adjun. or epllce if necessdy.----_ MAINTENANCE--_--_ TNTERVALMAINIENANCE -..\ITEMN

Maint€nanceSchedule 2Insp€ctodEpan.ckm,adjust,orEplaceiine.essary.(Oil-pemeatedaifiliercannolbecleanedusingrheai. blowbelndl.)-..\ MAINIENANCE..-.- I

MrintenanceSchedule 2 (Cont'd)InsFe.r and Epair, cled. adjust, o. repl-e if n{essary.-..\ MAINTENANCE---.- INTERVAI-MAINTENANCE -.-\.Nunber

MaintenanceScheduled MaintenanceServices (Chile)After the described period,continue to fbllow the describedmaintenance at the recommendedAs ihe resu

Maintenancelnspal: lnsp{t and .lm, Epair, adjnn. or Eplace if necessary .(Oil-pemear€d aif filter cNor beclemedusing lhe air blow nelnod.)MAINTENA

Essential Safety EquipmentI [roni Seat Belt Pr€tensioner andLoad Limiting SJstemsFor oprimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts a

(Cont'd)t : Insp€cr Insped ud cle@, rcpair, adjust, or Eplme if naessdy .MAINTENANCEINTDRVALMAINTENANCEITDMNumbe. of months or km (miles).

Maintenance(cont'd)I:L:Inspccr: Inspect @d cled. epair, adjust, or replee ir necessary .LubricaF T: Tighten"6i This h a full function c

Owner MaintenanceI Owner Maintensnce ScheduleThe owner or aqualified servicei,echnician sbould make thes€ vehicleinspections at lhe indicated inteN

MaintenanceI Owner Maintenance PrecautionsInproper or incomplete service mayresult in problems. This secrion givesinstructions only for items easy

Maintenance1.6-liter engineAutonaric rderle nuid lerel dipsti.t (only for aulonatic ttusaxle)I Engine Compartnent Overview8-14

Maintenanc€1.8 and 2.0-liter erginesAuronam tdsdle unid-level dipsrict (only for aulonaric rrdsdle)Bmte/Clntch nuid ftsnona/

Maintenance".u{,-0LsAc)I Engine OilV Recommended oilOil container labels provide importantThe quality designation "SG", "SH&

MaintenanceNOTEThe distance belween L and F on thedipstick .epresents the fouowing1.0 L (1.05 US qt,0.87lmp q0V Inspecting engine oil level1. Be s

MaintenanceV Changing engine oil and filterChange engine oil and filter according toScheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).Please act responsibll protec

Maintenence3.1.Replace the plug iighdy after the oilhas thoroughly drained.Fill the engine with new oil to the Fmark on the dipstick.S€curely replac

Essential Safety EquipmentNOTEThe pretensioner system will onlyaclivate in a moderale or greaterfronral or neaFfrontal collision. Itwill not acliva

Maint€nanceInspect the antifreeze protection and Do not overlill,coolant level in the coolant reservoir atV Changing coolantleasl once a year at t

Ac.turronUse only soft (demineralized)waler in the coolant mixturc. Waterihat conlains minerals will cutdown on the coolant'sDon't add

Msintenancet'"n,."!_.-$\".,*Ib change coolant (Manual trans le)I. Remove the cooling system cap.2. Only when the engine is cool

Maintenance4. Drain the system completely. Insertand tighten ihe plug. Add as nuchethylene gllcol,bas€d cootant andwater as necessary to provide ff

Ifnew fluid is required frequendy,consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.AclurroNTo avoid damage to the powersteering pump. donl operate thevehicle fo

MaintenanceI lnspecting Automatic TransaxleFluid LevelThe automatic transa{le fluid levelshould be inspected regularly. Measure itThe volume of

MaintenanceUse the cold scale only as aIf outsid€ temperalure is lowerthanabout 20"C (70'F), stalt fie engineand insp€ct the fluid level

Maint€nance_<---.--..-.--A waRlnarcS ubs titute Washer F lnid:Using tudiator antifreeze as vatherlluid is dansemus. If sprared on thewindshieu, it

MaintenanceNOTtrIf tle vehicle is operated in very dustyor sandy areas. replace the filter moreoften than recommended intervals.AclurroNDon'tdri

Ac.lurronHot waxes applied by automatic carwashes have been known to affect thecieanab jliry of windows.I Mainiaining wiper BladesAc.luuoNTo preve

Essential Safety EquipmentAwtnMNcPositioning the Shoul4er Portion olthe Seat Belt:I nproper positioniag oI the shouderpoftion of the seat belt is da

MaintenanceRaise the wiper arm and tum the bladeassembly to expose the plastic lockingclip.Compress the clip and sljde theassembly downward; i

MsintenanceACAUTIONDon'lbend the stiffeners. You needto use them again,If the metal stiffeners are switched,the blade's wiping efficiency

To get the best service from a battery:. Keep it securely mounted.. Keep the top clean and dry.. Keep terminals and connections clean,tight, and co

Maintenance. If the vehicle will not be used for anextended time, disconnect the batterya TiresFor reasons of prop€r periormance.safety, and better

MaintenanceNOTEWarm tires normally exceedrecommended pressures. Don'trelease air from warm tires toUnderinflation can cause reducedfuel econo

o@@b?t>Do nor include (TEMPORARY USE ONLYV Tire rotationTo equalize tread wear. rotate rhe tiresevery 6000 km (3.750 nilet, or soonerif iffegula

MaintenanceV Temporary spsre tireInsp€cl the temporary spare tire at leastmonthly to make sure it's properlyinflated and stored.The temporary

Maini€nanceAclurroNA wrong sized wheel may adYerselyaffect. Tire fit. wleel and bearing life. Ground clearance. Snow chainclearance. Speedometer cali

MaintenanceA IyARNINGChiUrc and Halogen B lbs:Plati tg 'a'ith a halogen bulb idansenus. Serious Aunes couu bectused br dnpping o haloge

Maintenance%,.-s:t,/@9. Install in the reverse order of removal.NOTE. When reinstalling the sealingcover, make sure ? faces up.. Use the protecii

Essential Safety EquipmentA I,yARNINGP osition ing the LaLPortioa4l\hcSea, Belt:The lap portion of the seat belt womtoo high is da gerous.In a co i

MaintenanceI Replacing a Bulb (Front)Fmnt-turn signal lights/--'9:To replace the fog light bulbs, contact an Authorized Mazda DealerThe nu

MaintenanceI Replacing a Bulb (Interior)O Interior light (Type B) 8w (-)@ Map light (t'pe B) sw (-)

Maintenance*ffi)ffiffivWuffi+ffiffi+WI Rear Bulb Acc€ssTo replace the tun-signal light,brakelighytaillight, side-marker light orback-up ligbt b

I Replacing a Bulb (Rear)O Brske lightvTaillights 2r6w (7u3)@ Rear-side marker lights 3.8W (194)@ ReaFtum signal lights 21W (-)2rw (1uo)O,W!?**ffi2

Who tocohsuhabouta Noblen; what to do iflourehicte has a safery defect: ||hat\9arranties pbtecr torr vehicle: .ltieitugautside the Uhited Statet at

Customer InformationCustomer Assistance (U.S.A.)Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. we are here to sewe you. Al1 Authorized

Customer InlormationIf you would like to write a letter, please address it io the foltowing, Atft Customer Assistarce, which corresponds with your s

Customer lnformationCustomer Assistance (Puerto Rico)Your compleie and permanent satisfactioq is our business. That is why ali Authoized Mazda Deal

Customer InformationMazda Importer/DistributorsU.S.A. (Importer/Distributor)Mazda North American Operations7755 haine Center Drivelrr'ine, CA 92

Ess€ntisl Safety EquipmentT}e retractor will take up excess belr andTo unfastenrDepress the button on the buckle.NOTEIf a belt do€s not fully r€rrac

Customer InformstionWarranties for Your Mazda. New Vehicle Limited Waffanty. Safety Restrainr Syslem Limited. Anti-prforanon Limited Waranty. Feder

Customer InformationAdd-On Non-Genuine Parts andAccessoriesNon-genuine pans and accessories forMazda vehicles can b€ found in stores.These may

Cuslomer InformalionUniform Tire Quality GradingSystem (UTQGS)This information relates to the tiregradjng system developedby the U.S.National Highw

Ctstom€r InformationALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRESMUST CONFORM TO THESECRADES AND TO ALL OTHERFEDERAL TIRE-SAFETYREQUIREMENTS,TREADWEAR 2OO TRACTION

Customer InformationTo conlacl NHTSA. you may either callthe Auto safety Hodine toll,free at1 (800) 424-9393 (or 366-0123 inWashington, D.C. area)

Customer InformalionService PublicationsFactory authorized Mazda service publicarions are available for owners who wish rodo some of their own maint

SpecificationsLubricant QualityEngineElectrical SystemLight Bulbsto- 210,2to- 2l0- 3to- 4104r0- 5t0- 5r0,5l0-1

Specificaiion!Dimensions* Refer to the recommended SAE viscosily numbers on page8 16.GV.!VR| Gross Vehicle Weight RatingGAWR: Gross Axle weight Ra

SpecilicationsEngineModelTypeDOHC- l6V inline. 4cylinder?8.0 x 83.6 nm(3.07 x 3.29 in)81.0 x 85.0 mm(1.27 x 3.35 in)83.0 x 92.0 mm(.3.27 ><

Ess€ntial Safett EquipmentA wamrnrcFanenins the Rear-Centel Seat BeltOnl! with one BueHe:Fastening the .eat-ce ter seat beltonlr with one buc

SpecificstionsElectrical SvstemModel1.6-liter engine1.8 and 2.0-literBattery 12V , 40Arv5HR I2V_4OAI'5LIRl2v 52AI'5HRl2v-70Al2v-80At2v 1.0

SpecificationsAir ConditionerGas complies with SAX J639R-134aMaxinum openting charye0.6 kg (21.2 oz)TiresI Standard tireFuses . . , . . . . . . . .

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PageAAdd'On Non Genuine Paris andAccesories ... -. -.. 9 7Air Bag Restnint SyslemSupplenental Resfiaint Syslem . . . . . 2-3

lndexPageUphohtery and inlerior ffin . . . . . . . . . 7 9Windowinterio$... 7-lOCumate Control Systen . . . .. .. .. .. . .5 ACoolan!

lndexPageGGaugesFuel . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . 5 24Odometerand tlipmeter,.. ...,... 5-22Spedometer ...

IndexPageHeadIi8hts ...- 5-33Onreminder ... 5-31LockingLugNuts ... -... 6 2lLow Fuel Waming Lighr . -

IndexpageRRadio Reception . . . . . . . . . ...5-52Rear DoorChild Safety Lack... 3-6RearSeat ..-.-... 2-5Rear Seatba

IndexPageTTacbometer,.,..,...,.. 5 25Tempomr! SpareTire ... 8-36TlhSteering ...-... l-20Chains .-...

Essential Safety EquipmentTo fasten the lap bet portion:Grasp tongue (A) and jnsen it into theanchor buckle (B) unlil you hear aclick.It is now secu

How to Use This Manual€+;o o:.*'""".^Graphicsymbols:Some of the following symbols are used to identifycontrols and displays on

Frsential Safety EquipmentAwtnvtucUnnecessarr Ute ofa Exte der:Usi g a seatbelt ertendq when notecesrary is dtngercus-The seat beltwiA be bo long

Essentiai Safet! EquipmenrA waruurlrcUsin! an Extender Thtit ir Too Lone:Using an efiender that is too lotg isdangercus. The seat belt will notfitp

Ess€niial Safety EquipmentNOTEYour Mazda is equipped with LATCHlower anchors for allachment ofspecially designed LATCHchild-restraint systens in $

Essential Safety Equipm€ntA wanlunycP I opcdize lf eltild.R e s t ruhtSJst rr..For eJfective prctection in r.hicleaccidents and s dden stops, a chil

Essential Safety EquipnentA waRlrnrcFo ow the Manufacturcr\Instructions and Alwa\s Keep theC hid-Restraint Slstem BucuedDp!4!An unsecured chiA-rcs

Ess€ntial Safety EquipmentI Installing Child-Restraint SlstemsAccident statistics reveal that achild issafer in the rear sea1. The frontpassengea

Essential Safety Equipment3. Inspect this function before each useof lhe child-restraint system. Youshould notbe able to pull the sboulderbeh

Essential Safety EquipmentFor earngbl sal ror rear len $d4. Ifyour child restrainisysiem requiresthe use ofa |elher strap, hook thel,ether strap

Essential Safety EquipmentAwtnNuvcRe ar- F acing C hild-Re sttuint S! ste n :Rearfacing child-restraint srstenso the lront seat are particula jdange

Eslential Safe!] Equipment3. To gel the reEaclor into dle automaticlocking mode, pull dre sboulder tEltponion of the seat belt unhl fte entirelengt

Ess€ntial Safety EquipmentAw,qnNucAttachins T||o Chiu-Restmi tSlstens to the Sane LATCH LowerAn.hor:Attaching tt'o child-restraint slstemtto t

Essential Safety Fiquipment.{-+Awl.nr,rilvcLATC H C hi ld- R e s traint S! ste ns :N ot foltov ing the chiH- rc stnhtsr s te n nan ufac tarer's i

Bssential Safety Equipment3. Ifyour child-restraint system caneequipped with a tether, tbatprobablymeans it is very impotanr to properlysecure the

Essential Safery EquipmentAw,qn^til,{cAir Bags without Seat Bela:Dependi g onlr on the air bags forp.otettion duing an accident isdangerous. Alone,

Essential Safety EquipmentAwtnNnteC hild- Re straint S $te n P ositioning :Rea*faci g child-restraint srstenron thefront seat are patticula rdanee

Essential Safety EquipmenrAwnnt'tmeSeanng Positiotr with Front AitE!c$Sittinq too close to the ait baqstorage compatlme nts or placinghands

Essential Safety DquipmentNOTEw})en an air bag deptoys. a loudinflation noise canbe heard and somesmoke will be relersed.Neidrer is likely to caus

Ess€ntial Safety EquipmentAwz.nxmcModification of the Suppkraea@!Restraint Srsten:Modifring the co,nponents o. wbingof the Mpplenental restruitt

Essential SafetJ EquipmentAw,qnl,{tucUsing SeatCorers:Using a seat covet on the front seatsb dansercus.In a severc sdecolisiott, the seat coten

Ess€ntial Safety EquipmentAwlnr,uucS ustlatiglA4ja!fucntrAdjusnns the rehicle suspension isdangercLs. If the whick's height orth. suspension

Table of ContentsYour Vehicle at a Glance ---- EMaintenance -- E

Essential Safety Eq ipmentI Front Air Bag ActivationA greater than moderate impact will cause the front air bagsto inflale in tbe following cas

Essential Safety EquipmentI Limitations to Front Air Bag ActivationDepending on the severity ofimpacr, fte front air bags maynot inflate in the fol

Essenrial Safeb EquipmentI Non-ActiYation of Front Air BagsFrcnt ajr bags will not normally inflate in the following casesiO Collision from the rear

Essential Safety EquipmentI Side Air-Bag ActivationGreater than moderate jmpact to one side of rhe vehicle(driver orpassenger side areat will

Essential Safety EquipmentI Limitations to Side Air Bag ActivationDepending on ihe severily of impact, a side air bag may noiinflaie in the foll

Ess€ntial Safety EquipmentI Non-Acttvation ofside Air-BagsA side air bag will not normally inflare in the following casesiO Collision from the rca

Essential Safety EquipmentI Constant MoniloringThe following components of th€supplemenral reslraint systems aremonitored by a diagnoslic systen:.

B$€ntial Safety EquipmentA waRlrnrcRenoving InknolParts:Remot ing the ftont seat, frontdashboard, the steering $'heel orpafts co taining ab bag

Knowing Your MazdaSecutu, tokes ftanr foths and b veryituportant to a\9aer aad tc4pants. Sedioh 3descibes the saJe \|a! to use roul Mazda:kq,s, lo

Knowins Your MazdaKeys Door LocksE rcy coae numUer pureThe keys operate all locks.A code number is stamped on the plateattached ro rhe key sel; det

Knowing Your Maz da$'--q,---+1/ ll*(#I Locking, Unlockine with Door-LockButtonTo lock any door from the inside, pushdown tbe door-lock butt

Knowing Your MazdaA wanlvnvcUnatten.led C hid.en and Pets:Leav; g a thiA ora animalunattendedin a pa*ed vehicle hdangercus. In hot veathette,nper

Knowing Your MazdaNOTEHolding $e key in the unlockedposition in the driver's door iock forabout a second trnlocks all doors. Tounlock only the

Knosing Your MazdaKeyless Entry System*This system locks and unlocks the doors.It can also help you signal for attention inan emergency. Press

Knosing Your MazdaNOTEThis device conplies wiih pari 15 ofthe FCC Rules and wirb RSS-210 oflndustry Canada. Operation is srbjectto the following

Knowins Your MazdaV Unlock buttonTo unlock the driver's door, press theUNLOCK button.To unlock all the doors, press .heUNLOCK butlon again wit

Knowing Your MazdaI MainlenanceAcaurroNDanger ofexplosion if battery isincorreclly replaced.Replace only with the same typebattery (page 3-10).Disp

Knowing Your MazdaB2. Press the portion of the balteryindicaled bt A and remove the baltery3. Install a new ballery (CR2025 or theequivalent) into

Knowing You. MazdaPower Windows*V ServiceIfyou have a problem wiih the keylessentry system. consult an AurhorizedMazdaDealer.Ifyour transmitteris los

Your Vehicle at a GlanceYaM Ma?ia h d cohplerwhi.le, but thedesign throushout coksi.lets taar sdfert and.ahlbrt partuount. This rcq4ifts naht.ant

Knowing Your M^z daV Auto-opening (Driver's window)To fully open the window aulomatically,push rie switch completely down.To stop the window

Knowing Your MazdaI Passense.-Door Pow€r WindowSwitchThe ignition switch must be in the ONposition for tbe power windows toTo open the window, push

Knowine Your MazdtTfunk LidI Key-Opemted T|unkTo open the trunk lid, ins€rt the key intothe slot and tum itclockwise.To close, use both hands to

Knowing Your MazdaI lhunk S€curit]In some situalions you may want toprevenl the trunk from being opened withthe remote trunk release lever,Give

Knowing Your MazdaA waRlrnrcope4lrs4Llitu4dlliLeaving the tnnk lid open o.leatingchildnn in the vehide irith the ke),sis dangercus. Childrcncoud

AwtnumcUnanended C hildnn and Pets:Letring chidren or animalsunattendzd in a parked vehicle isdansero s. Babies teft neepins andkids ||ho lock then

Knowing Your Mzz daHood Release1 . with the vehicle parked. pull therelease handle 1() unlock the hood.2. Puli the safery catch up and lift the3-

Knowing Your MazdaFuel-Filler LidTo open. pull up the remote tuel filler lidFuel-Filler CapTo remove the filler cap, tum itTo replace lhe filler ca

Kno*ing Your MazdaSteering WheelI Tilt Whe€lTo change the angle of tbe steeringwheel. stop the vehicle, pull the tili wheelrelease lever under t

Knowing Your MazdaMirrorsI Outside MirrorsCheck the mirrors' angles before driving.I HornTo sound the bom, press the paddedportion of the st

Your Vehicle at a GlanceInterior Overviewslnroof swnchcs* (page 3-24)ReNieq miror (pag. 3 23)vrn) minorlprge 5 4lJ(page 2 30)shilt lever (paBe 5 6)

Knowing Your M6zda7- -- -.4tl_ -_-,/AwtnNntcDriving with Minors Folded In:Dtit'ing t'ith the ourside niftorsfolded in is dtnsercus. Yow

Knowing Your MazdaAwz.nNntcBtocked View:Caryo stacked higher thdn theseathacks is dangerous. It can hlockpu view in the rcaniew ninor,'t'

Knowing Your MazilaSunroof*I Sunrcof OperationThe sunroofcan be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignirion swilchis in the ON position.To

Knowing Your MazdaAw,qnutxcExtendinqlkLqcalLlrArns Th.ough the Sunroof:Extending the head, an$, or otherpafts of th. bodr throuqh thesunrool is danger

Knosing Your MazdaACAUTIONThe sunshade do€sn'1rilr. To avoiddanaging the sunshade, don'tpush upInterior Light'ripe AONOFF -DOORONLigh

Knowing Your M^zdaNOTE(With Illuminated Entry System)W}len the swirch is in dre DOORposition. lhe interior iightcomes on. about 30 seconds after

Knowing Your MazdaMap Lights*T)pr AThe map ljghls are switcled on or off bypressing the switches.Trunk Light*The trunk light is on when tbe lid is o

Protecting Your MazdaMostpeople lik to sde norer. With anautatuobile rehicle, that cah be done insererat vars ?ah ns lrst dar ofopetutioft.Prcbabl

Protecting Your MazdaFuel RequirementsVebicles with catalyiic converte$ mus!use ONLY UNLEADED FLEL, whichwill reduce exhaust emissions and keep

Protecting Your MazdaAcnurroNNever add fuel system additives.Never add cleaning agents other thanthose specified by Mazda. Othercleaning agents

Your Vehicle at a clanceDashboard Orerviewwiper and ssher leeei (Fge 5 35)Hazard Naming fa)her!{'Lh (p,ge b 2)In{rumenr cluster eage 5 :0)Lighi

Proiecting Your MazdaEngine Exhaust(Carbon Monoxide)AcaurroNIgnoring lhe following precautionscould cause lead to accumulate on thecatalyst inside

Protecting Your Maz daAwnnvtucExhaustGas in Enclosed Area:Running the engine inside a,tenclosed arca,such as a garuse, isdangercus. Exhaust gas, whic

Protecting Your MrzdgBefore DrivingI Belore Getting In. Be sure the windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights a.re clean.. Inspect inllation

Protecting Your MrzdaMoney-Saving SuggestionsHow you operate your Mazdadetermineshow far it will travel on a tank offuel.Use these suggestions 1o

Protecting Your MazdaAwenvmcDownshi[tine o Slipp4rLs]!4heellDo*nshifting into lowet geor whileddvins on slipper| swfaces isdansercus.The sunnen .

Protecting Your MazdaAw,qntaxospiatiaglLcMElls:When the vehicle b stuck, spinni gthe wheels tt high speed hddngetuus.The spinning tirc couworefie

Protecting Your MtzdaV Snow tires1.6 and 2.0-liter enginesYour vehicle is originally equipped witiall season radials designed to be used allyear ar

Protecting Your MazdaAclurroNChains may scratch or chipalurninum wheels. lnstall tirechains.on steel wheels only.Chains may affect handling.Don t

P.otecting Yo r Maz.laVehicle Information LabelsI OYerloadingTh€ vehicle iden.ification number legallyidentifiesyour vehicle. The number is on

1A and 2.o-literVehicle emission controlinformation label*Pmtecting Your Mazda