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qSafety Chains

Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the
hitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or
hitch manufacturer for more details.

WARNING

Towing Without Safety Chain:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and
the vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the
trailer could wander into another lane and cause a collision. Make sure the safety
chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior to departure.

qTrailer Lights

Trailer lights must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. Equip your trailer
as required before towing it day or night.

CAUTION

Don't connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda.
This may damage your vehicle's electrical system and lighting systems. Have a
recreational vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the
brake lights and turn signals yourself before each trip.

qTrailer Brakes

If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1,000 lb), trailer brakes are required. If your
trailer has brakes, make sure they comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

WARNING

Hydraulic Trailer-Brake System:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is
dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury. Don't connect a
hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system.

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qTrailer Towing Tips

Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded
trailer is connected. Don't drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position.
Inspect for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading.

Make sure the trailer is properly loaded and the cargo is secure to prevent it from
shifting.

Make sure the mirrors conform to all government regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.

The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed, and
improper trailer loading.

Before driving

Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.

Driving

Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing,
and stopping in a traffic-free area.

Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.

Allow more room between your vehicle and the one in front because braking distance
increases with a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at least one vehicle
and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead.

Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.

Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of control and result in jackknifing, especially
so on wet or slippery roads.

Use the following positions when towing a trailer in hilly terrain or when heavily
loaded.

OD (overdrive) off

Shift lever in D

These positions will allow operating the vehicle without frequent shifting.

Lane changes and turning

Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. Slow down before turning to
avoid the need of sudden braking.
A turning trailer will make a tighter arc than the tow vehicle. Compensate with turns that
are larger than normal.

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Passing

Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of room before changing lanes.
Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and the effects of rough roads
will affect handling.
If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately, but
gradually.
Steer straight ahead. If no extreme correction of steering or braking is made, the
combination of less speed and firm steering will result in stability.

Backing up

Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Back slowly, and have a
helper outside at the rear of the trailer to reduce the risk of an accident.
To turn the trailer, place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the
direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movements to prevent sharp or
prolonged turning.

Ascending a hill

Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or overheating the engine, or
both.

Descending a hill

Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.

WARNING

Over Use of the Brake Pedal:
Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as it could
cause the brakes to overheat and lose power, resulting in loss of control and a serious
accident. Use lower gears (1st and 2nd) to help reduce speed. Pull off the road and
allow brakes to cool down whenever braking performance feels reduced. Always use
lower gears to reduce speed.

Overheated engine

The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on long or steep
upgrades.
If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to
the side of the road, park off the right-of-way and wait for engine to cool. Refer to
Overheating (page 7-16).

Parking

Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transaxle in P.

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Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:

1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.

2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires.

3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.

If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front tires face
the curb.

If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.

4. Firmly apply the parking brake.

5. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine.

To restart after parking on an incline:

1. With the transaxle in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold the brake pedal.)

2. Shift into gear.

3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks.

Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.

4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.

Fuel consumption

Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption.

Maintenance

If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).

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Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

Starting and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-2
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Automatic Transaxle Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-9
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Cruise Control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-13

Traction Control System (TCS)

. . . . . . . . . . ... 5-17

Instrument Cluster and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Meters and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-20

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds . . . . . . . 5-24

Warning/Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Beep Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-32

Switches and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Lighting Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-34
Fog Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Windshield Wipers and Washer . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-35
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-37
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-38

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Ignition Switch

qIgnition Switch Positions

LOCK

The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. Only in this position can the
key be removed.

WARNING

Removing the Key:
It's dangerous to remove the key from
the ignition switch while the vehicle is
moving. Removing the key allows the
steering wheel to lock. You will lose
steering control and a serious accident
could occur.
Remove the key only when the vehicle
is parked.

Not Setting the Parking Brake:
Leaving the driver's seat without
setting the parking brake is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur if the parking
brake is not set. This could cause an
accident. Before leaving the driver's
seat, always set the parking brake and
make sure the shift lever is in P.

NOTE

If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the
steering wheel from side to side.

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.

This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
(except brakes) should be inspected
before the engine is started (page 5-24).

NOTE

When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, the sound of the fuel
pump motor operating near the fuel
tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.

START

The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked after the
engine is started (page 5-24).

qIgnition Key Reminder

If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position with the key inserted, a
continuous beep sound will be heard
when the driver's door is opened.

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Starting the Engine

NOTE

1. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

2. Make sure the parking brake is on.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must

restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).

NOTE

The starter will not operate if the shift
lever is not in P or N.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the START

position and hold (up to 10 seconds at
a time) until the engine starts.

CAUTION

Don't try the starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or
fails to start, wait 10 seconds before
trying again. Otherwise, you may
damage the starter and drain the battery.

6. After starting the engine, let it idle for

about 10 seconds.

NOTE

In extremely cold weather, below

_18 °C (0 °F), or after the vehicle
has not been driven in several days,
let the engine warm up without
operating the accelerator.

Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without use of
the accelerator.

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Brake System

qFoot Brake

Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.

Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.

WARNING

Coasting with the Engine Off:
Continuing to coast when the engine
is stalled or turned off is dangerous.
Braking will require more effort, and
the brake's power-assist could be
depleted if you pump the brake. This
will cause longer stopping distances or
even an accident. Don't continue
coasting when the engine is stalled or
turned off, find a safe place to stop.

Riding the Brakes:
Driving with your foot continuously
on the brake pedal or steadily applying
the brakes for long distances is
dangerous. This causes overheated
brakes, resulting in longer stopping
distances or even total brake failure.
This could cause loss of vehicle
control and a serious accident. Avoid
continuous application of the brakes.
Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep hills.

WARNING

Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
Dry the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal.

qParking Brake

WARNING

CAUTION

Driving with the parking brake on will
cause excessive wear of the brake
linings or pads.

NOTE

For parking in snow, refer to Winter
Driving (page 4-9) regarding parking
brake use.

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Setting the parking brake

Depress the brake pedal and then firmly
pull the parking brake lever fully upwards
with a greater amount of force than is
required so that the vehicle holds in the
stationary position.

Releasing the parking brake

Depress the brake pedal and pull the
parking brake lever upwards, then press
the release button. While holding the
button, lower the parking brake lever all
the way down to the released position.

qBrake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning

The light comes on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the START or ON position. It goes off
when the parking brake is fully released.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the light stays on after the parking brake
is fully released, you may have a brake
problem.

Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way.

You may notice that the pedal is harder to
push or that it may go closer to the floor.
In either case, it will take longer to stop
the vehicle.

1. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (page 8-17).

2. After adding fluid, check the light

again.

If the warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Even if the light goes out have your brake
system inspected as soon as possible by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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NOTE

Having to add brake fluid is sometimes
an indicator of leakage. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible even if the brake light is no
longer illuminated.

WARNING

Brake Warning Light:
Driving with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. It indicates that
your brakes may not work at all or
that they could completely fail at any
time. If this light remains on, after
checking that the parking brake is
fully released, have the brakes
inspected immediately. Don't drive
with this light on, have the vehicle
towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the brakes inspected as soon
as possible.

qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If one
is about to lock up, the ABS responds by
automatically releasing and reapplying
that wheel's brake.

The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal when the ABS operates. Don't
pump the brakes, continue to press down
on the brake pedal.

WARNING

ABS:
The ABS cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving, excessive
speed, tailgating (following another
vehicle too closely), driving on ice and
snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire
friction and road contact because of
water on the road surface). You can
still have an accident. So don't rely on
ABS as a substitute for safe driving.

NOTE

Braking distances may be longer on
loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for
example) which usually have a hard
foundation. A vehicle with a normal
braking system may require less
distance to stop under these conditions
because the tires will build up a wedge
of surface layer when the wheels skid.

qABS Warning Light

The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.

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If the ABS warning light stays on while
you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm
occurs and the ABS warning light
comes on. This is due to a weak
battery, not a malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

When the ABS warning light
remains illuminated, the power
sliding doors cannot be opened
electrically. Refer to

“Power Sliding

Doors

” (page 3-12).

qElectronic Brake Force

Distribution System Warning

If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may turn the brake system
warning light and the ABS warning light
on at the same time. The problem is likely
to be an electronic brake force distribution
system.

WARNING

ABS Warning Light and Brake
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are on at the same time is dangerous.
When both lights are on, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
Don't drive with both lights on, have
the vehicle towed to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the brakes
inspected as soon as possible.

qBrake Pad Wear Indicator

When the disc brake pads become worn,
the built-in wear indicators contact the
disc plates. This causes a screeching noise
to warn that the pads should be replaced.

When you hear this noise, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

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WARNING

Driving with Worn Disc Pads:
Driving with worn disc pads is
dangerous. The brakes could fail and
cause a serious accident. As soon as
you hear a screeching noise consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Automatic Transaxle Controls

Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.

Indicates that you must pull the shift lever toward you to shift.

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and pull the shift lever toward
you to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position).

Various Lockouts:

Overdrive button
For turning the
overdrive off or on

qTransaxle Ranges

The shift lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.

NOTE

When shifting the automatic transaxle
in extremely cold temperature, the shift
pattern indicator will respond more
slowly than under normal conditions.

P (Park)

P locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.

WARNING

Holding the Vehicle with P:
Only setting the shift lever to the P
position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could
move and cause an accident. To hold
the vehicle, set the shift lever to P AND
set the parking brake.

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CAUTION

Shifting into P, N or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage your
transaxle.

Shifting into a driving gear or
reverse when the engine is running
faster than idle can damage the
transaxle.

R (Reverse)

In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete stop
before shifting to or from R, except under
rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-9).

N (Neutral)

In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.

WARNING

Shifting from N or P:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine is
running faster than idle. If this is
done, the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.
If the engine is running faster than
idle, don't shift from N or P into a
driving gear.

Shifting into N while Driving:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which
could lead to an accident or serious
injury. Do not shift into N when
driving the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle
damage.

D (Drive)

D is the normal driving position. From a
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift
through a 5-gear sequence.

3 (Third)

The 3 position is helpful when driving in
heavy, slow-moving traffic and climbing
hills, for engine braking assist when going
down hills, or for starting on slick
surfaces and other situations where gentle
acceleration may be necessary.
Do not exceed 141 km/h (87 mph) in the
3 position.

2 (Second)

Use the 2 position for maximum power in
hard-pulling situations, or for climbing
and descending very steep grades.
Do not exceed 93 km/h (57 mph) in the 2
position.

WARNING

Sudden Engine-Braking:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. This could lead
to loss of vehicle control and an
accident. Do not use sudden engine
braking on slippery road surfaces or at
high speeds.

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qShift-Lock System

The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of P unless the brake pedal is
depressed.

To shift from P:

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine.

3. Move the shift lever.

NOTE

When the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position, the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P.

If the brake is pumped with the shift
lever in P, a chattering near the shift
lever may be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.

To be sure the vehicle is in park, the
ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in P.

qShift-Lock Override

If the shift lever won't move from P using
the proper shift procedure, continue to
hold down the pedal.

1. Remove the shift-lock override cover

with a screwdriver or similar tool.

2. Push the shift-lock override button

down.

Cover

Shift-lock
override button

3. Move the shift lever.

4. Take the vehicle to an Authorized

Mazda Dealer to have the system
checked.

qOverdrive

Overdrive operation

In D, the transaxle automatically shifts to
overdrive, which improves fuel economy
and reduces noise.

To allow engine braking when going
down a steep grade, make sure the
overdrive button is in the off position.

Overdrive button

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