Mazda Millenia (2002 year). Manual — part 10

6-38

Interior Comfort

To use, open the cover.

▼ Coin Box

To open, press the release button.

Cup Holders

Using the Cup Holder:
Using the cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded. Never use the cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the
vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Front

Rear

Storage Compartments

Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a sudden
stop, keep the storage boxes closed
when driving.

In hot weather, don’t leave
combustible materials or objects which
will deform in extreme heat such as
lighters and glasses in the vehicle.

WARNING

CAUTION

6-39

Interior Comfort

Interior Equipment

▼ Glove Box

To open the glove box, press the button.
The door has a lock, insert the primary
key and turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.

▼ Center Console

To open, pull the lower release catch.

Small items can be placed in the tray of
the center console lid.
To open it, pull the upper release catch.

▼ Front-Door Storage

Compartments

To open, press the release button and lift
the cover.

Unlock

Lock

6-40

Interior Comfort

▼ Rear-Armrest Opening

This opening can be used when you need
extra space for transporting long items
(such as skis). You can also place things
through it directly into the trunk.

The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
12V—10A.

Accessory Socket

To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following;
• Don’t use accessories that require

more than 12V—10A.

• Don’t use accessories that are not

genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.

• Close the cover when the accessory

socket is not in use.

• Correctly insert the plug into the

accessory socket.

NOTE

To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t use the socket for long periods
with the engine off or idling.

Cover

CAUTION

6-41

Interior Comfort

Interior Equipment

When placing an electrical device (e.g.
cellular phone) in the tray which is
connected with the accessory socket, pass
the plug cord through the slot in the cap.

1. Open the tray by pulling the release

catch.

2. Push the cap from the backside of the

tray and remove it.

3. Pass the plug cord through the hole of

the tray and insert the plug in the
socket.

4. Make sure the plug cord is running

through the cap slot; reinstall the cap.

Cap slot, opened

Cap slot, closed

Cap

Plug

Plug cord

6-42

7-1

7

In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Parking in an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7- 2

Parking in an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 2

Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 3

Spare Tire and Tool Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 3
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 5

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Starting a Flooded Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-12
Jump-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-12
Push-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-14

Emergency Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-15

Towing Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Towing/Tiedown Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-16
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

7-2

In Case of an Emergency

Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning switch and all
four turn signals will flash at once.

Parking in an Emergency

NOTE

• The turn signals don’t work when

the hazard warning lights are on.

• Check local regulations about the

use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.

Hazard warning flasher switch

7-3

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire

Jack handle

Jack

Lug wrench

7-4

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

▼ Jack

To remove the jack

Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.

To secure the jack

Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

▼ Spare Tire

Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
It's lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire, and is designed only for emergency
use and should be used only for VERY
short periods. Temporary spares should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.

Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.

Jack

Wing bolt

WARNING

To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
• Don’t exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Avoid driving over obstacles.

Also, don’t drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire’s
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire’s, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 25 mm
(1 in).

• Don’t use a tire chain on this tire

because it won’t fit properly.

• Don’t use your temporary spare on

any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.

• Use only one temporary spare tire

on your vehicle at the same time.

CAUTION

7-5

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

To remove the spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise with the lug wrench.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.

Lug wrench

Bolt

Tire clamp

Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE

If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.

• Steering becomes difficult.
• The vehicle begins to vibrate

excessively.

• The vehicle pulls in one direction.

Jacking a Vehicle:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack.

Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a
Jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.

WARNING

7-6

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the

engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire

(page 7-3).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the flat tire. When blocking a front
wheel, place the block in front of the
tire. When blocking a rear wheel, place
the block behind the tire.

▼ Removing a Flat Tire

1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but
don’t remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.

2. Place the jack under the jacking

position closest to the tire being
changed.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.

Jacking position

7-7

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

3. Insert the jack handle into the jack.

4. Turn the jack handle clockwise and

raise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.

5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.

Incorrect Jacking Position:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.

Improper Jack:
Using a jack that isn’t designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone. Use only the jack
provided with your Mazda.

Placing Objects Under the Jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle. Never place objects
under the jack.

WARNING

Jack handle

7-8

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

▼ Mounting the Spare Tire

1. Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.

2. Mount the spare tire.

3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

Removing Dirt and Grime from
Wheels, Hubs and Hub Bolts:
When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident. Make sure the mounting
surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug
nuts are clean before changing or
replacing tires.

WARNING

Applying Oil and Grease to Lug Nuts,
Bolts:
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could
loosen while driving and cause the
tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary. Do not apply oil
or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do
not tighten the lug nuts beyond the
recommended tightening torque.

WARNING

7-9

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.

If you’re unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at a
service station.

Nut tightening torque:

5. Store the damaged tire in the trunk.

Have the damaged tire repaired as
soon as possible.

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

88—117 (9—12, 65—87)

Loose Lug Nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident. Always securely and
correctly tighten the lug nuts.

Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the stud,
which could cause the wheel to slip
off and cause an accident. Be sure to
reinstall the same nuts you removed
or replace them with metric nuts of
the same configuration.

Incorrect Tire Air Pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
Don’t drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure. When you
check the regular tires’ air pressure,
check the spare tire, too.

NOTE

To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.

WARNING

7-10

In Case of an Emergency

Overheating

If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience power loss,
or you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.

If this happens:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.

2. Shift into park (P) .

Apply the parking brake.

3. Turn off the air conditioner.

4. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Don’t go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine. Then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position without
starting the engine.
The radiator cooling fans will start to
cool the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools. If this doesn’t lower the
temperature, stop the engine and let it
cool.

5. Check the coolant level.

If it’s low, look for leaks in the radiator
hoses and connections, heater hoses
and connections, radiator, and water
pump.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking, stop the engine
and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious, carefully
add coolant as required (page 8-12).

Overheating

Steam from Overheated Engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you. Open the hood
ONLY after steam is no longer
escaping from the engine.

WARNING

Coolant filler cap

2.5 liter V6 DOHC

Engine coolant
reservoir

Coolant system cap

Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC

Engine coolant
reservoir

7-11

In Case of an Emergency

Overheating

Cooling System Caps:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Don’t remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.

If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be
seriously damaged unless repairs are
made.

WARNING

CAUTION