Mazda 323F, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...8134 Form No 8134EI 9SH 1995 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed In Japan 96 06...

Page 2: ...ionals 15 dedicated 10 providing you with the bc t possible service W e as urc you thai all orus at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your mOloring plea sure and in your full satisfaction with your Ma...

Page 3: ...ns a len hand drive model it also ap plies to right hand drive models Index A good place to start is the Index an alphabclical lisling ofall infomlation in your manual Sections This manual has nine se...

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Page 5: ...I Table ofContents at 1 I Knowing Your Mazda I rotecting Your Mazda Driving Your Mazda Appearance Care Maintenance Customer Information Indcx...

Page 6: ...any cOl1lrols ocks graphic symbols mechanisms and comjorl ap poin mell Ihll need 10 be underSIQO orprop_ er operatioll Sec ion illlIslraln Ihis information 0Jamil iari e 014 Wilh hal fl Cl r to be kno...

Page 7: ...cle at a Glance Interior Overview Lefl hand drh C model Seat bell page 2 19 Power window mastncO ltrol rage 2 8 1 2 HQr l pagl 2 32 D yll h mirror pilgc 2 34 z 7 rrl mirror p gc4 5 page 4 31 Olo c 00...

Page 8: ...Right hulld drive model Vanit page 4 5 I box page 4 33 Your Vehicle at a Glance Scat beh p lgc2 19 Power w m comro page 2 8 1 3...

Page 9: ...Your Vehicle al a Glance Dashboard Overview Ldl hand drive model RIg light Side oo I li pagc2 12 1 4 SOmt l1w I release lever page 2 I Illumination rontr ll r clN tor Ic cr shift Ic er pagc 4 6 4 5...

Page 10: ...Righi hand drhc model ClimalC coolrol I J6 Side 4 IlItlmilialion pa e 4 32 I lever page 4 6 4 5 Parting brake lo1ge 4 5 re1ea c le er 2 11 Your V hicle at a Glance n lcase page 2 12 Some models 1 5...

Page 11: ...ront LeO hand dri model Drh r s sidt OU1side nHJTOr pag 2 _U Door handle 1 6 ro er mdow I ches page 2 8 Door lock Front Right hand dri c model Driver s side OU1S k minor page 2 3 Door handle Door lock...

Page 12: ...nd IIri c modd Passcngcr s idc Door handle PO CI WlI dow SWitch pagc 2 8 Your Vehicle at a Glance Front Right hand drhc model W3 cngcr s sidc Door halldle Po er wmdow s itch po 2 11 Outs m rror page 2...

Page 13: ...Y our Vehicle at a Glance Rear Door lock Door handle Power indo SWiICh pagl 2 1I 1 8 Sornl IlIlxkb Child safl ly lock page 2 1 Luggage Comp rlmenl handle...

Page 14: ...Your Vehicle at a Glance S door model 1 9...

Page 15: ...ef ill porrom II couldsomeday I en sore your llje Keys Door Locks Power Windows Trunk Lid Hatch H90d Release Fuel Filler Lid Fuel Filler C lP Front Scats Rear Seat Seal Belt System Supplemental Restra...

Page 16: ...sct detach this plate and store it in a safe place not in the vehic1c for lISC if you need to make a replacement key Also write down Ihe code number and keep it in another are and handy place but not...

Page 17: ...ey push the door lock and hold the door handle up Either front door can be locked or un while dusing the door locked with a key Turn the key IUward the fronllO unlock IOward the back 10 lock Lift the...

Page 18: ...e ignition key close all windows and lock all doors when Icaving your vchiclc unatle dcd nus di courages intruders and IIHCVCS 2 4 fl l A1 Inside Door Lock To lock any door push the door lock To unloc...

Page 19: ...i drtll alld animals wilh yOIl or I e a respollsi hip persoll with them Ill wt weather lempertllflreS iI side a parked ehicle call become lIigll ellllllgh to cau e brai damage or even dcath Pu cr Door...

Page 20: ...try S stem nlis y tcm locks and unlocks all doors Direct the bcam lOwards the receiver Press the appropriate bunon on the transmitter fOT locking and unlockmg NOTE The keyless entry system will oper a...

Page 21: ...less entry system consult In Authorized Maz da Dealer Ifyour transmitter is lost or stolen visit an Authorilcd Mazda Dealer as soon as pos sible for a replacemcnt and to make the old transmiller inope...

Page 22: ...position It will dose when the switJ h i pullcd finnly To stup the wllldow punway pull uponthe switch ifit s opening prc s it ifit dosing WARNING GfI I m Power U d Clo I ing power wi r o call he dUll...

Page 23: ...d damaging the power window sy tcm don t open orclo c more than twowin dows at once it WARNING Children and rawer Windows Allowing cllildren to play with power windows can he dangerous So we highly re...

Page 24: ...clockwise To close use both hands 0push he li V hatch down until the lock snaps shut Don slam it Then pull up on it to make sure iI s se cure WARNING OPfmlrllnk idJl atch An open trunk lid hatch in a...

Page 25: ...ations you may want oprcvcnt the trunk from being opened with the re mote tnmk release lever Give your key only to someone you trust Knowing Your Mazda Tosecure the trunk lid IOLk the rear scat backs...

Page 26: ...Release Snfcly cmch O U J I l t SllPI rl md l Pull the release handle to unlock the 2 PullupthcsafclycatcIJulldlifuhehood 3 Usc the suppon rod to hold the hood hood open 2 12 Before closing the hood s...

Page 27: ...JUU d I t Check out 1 place an t HI 1 rillcrcapsare m ccrtam al I h vc been removed II loose Items a a t Close the hood so that it locks secure y Knowing Your Mazda Fuel Filler Lid r J Q J ncr lid re...

Page 28: ...metimes builds up in the uel tank 1 II s tappem and tile fuel cap is remo edqu ckly jllel can spray out Fllel call bllm skill antI eyes and cause ill1ft n when ingested To pre oilanyu this rom happen...

Page 29: ...l forward or oackwurd raise the lever and slide the scat WARNING Driver s SeatAdJustment Ad justing the dril er s seat while the l ehiclf ismovingcouldcausetiledriv erIf losecontroloflhe vchicle Ad ju...

Page 30: ...ld IIpn IIt 2 16 lIead Restraint I eight Adjustment To raise a head restramt pulll lip Ttl lower press the stop catch release and push the head restraint down Adju aheadrestrain so ha hetopparal lels...

Page 31: ...the rear of the scat lean for ward then squeeze and lift the release lever To lower the rear of the scat squeeze and lower the release lever Knowing Your Mazda Rear Scat Lh WARNING StackillJ MJ Q Sta...

Page 32: ...gagccampart 1 men it WARNING Ellldiur B r arS HLDl ll Push the button and fold the seat back The folding rear seat cannot be un t forward Be careful that the scat belt latchedfrom inside lire trtlnkfl...

Page 33: ...h inertia loeb that keep them oul of the way when not in use The locks allow the belts to fC main comfortable on users butthey ll lock in position during a collision nlC fCaT scat ha lap shoulder belt...

Page 34: ...el er lise aile BELTS professional inspecl all seat belt sys belt for more than olle person at a lems ill use durinX an auidellt before time r j they are used again Se J1 Belt Warning LightlUeep Ifthc...

Page 35: ...f oJ prolel litm ill all acci dell I increases he chalice a inJu ry Make sure IIII shoulder portion of the seal belt is po iJjo ed across JOllr short der lIear Jour uk not on yOllr neck or IIpper arm...

Page 36: ...0 the desired position and then release 11 Make surc the adjuster i locked it WARNING eo itioningIIII IWIIMer ortiml of the eaf lelt Failure to position tIle shoulder por lion oftIlt lieat belt pruper...

Page 37: ...the buckle NOTE If a belt docs not fully retract mspect it for kmks and twists Knowing Your M1I7 da WARNING POl a it S II mlrJ f l miQU Q the Seal Bell Failure to POSiriOIl tile sllOlIlder por lion of...

Page 38: ...Oil the abdominal area causing serious illjury near Ihe lap portio of the belt stlugly alld as low as possible 2 24 L lp belt To fasten l Pull the tongue 10 Ihe dc ircd lcngth 2 in en it mtH the bud I...

Page 39: ...njury W earthe op beltsnugly and as low as possible Pregnant Vornell Pregnant women should wear scat belt as sembliesas recommended by their doctors The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS PO...

Page 40: ...edouto position andre t WARNING kindl o j accidents such jde Sill in your child being seriously in impact rear impact or roll Oller only jllred Don lise childrestraints which seat belts can protect OC...

Page 41: ...stic mO l I SAS unit System Description The supplemental restraint system hastwo basic subsystems 1 The air bag system with intlalOrand air bllg 2 The cicctric system with crash sensors and diagnostic...

Page 42: ...ont end impact you will hear a loud inOalion noise and some smoke will be released Neither will cause injury and the smoke docsn t indicate a fire Theairbag will function only once After that the air...

Page 43: ...nents or wiring A WARNING t1ir l1 u Storqge Area Attaching all objectto an air bag sto agf area orpladng olle infronto fitis dangerous In an accident the object could inter Jere with air bag inflation...

Page 44: ...on Of after the engine is cranked Afterabollt 6 secilildsit g lC out A system malfunction IS indicated when thislight con tantly flashesor stays 011 or if it doesn tcome onat 111 If one of these happ...

Page 45: ...int system is m l1ntenance frce But ifany ofthefollow ing occurs take your vehicle to an Autho rized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible Warning light nashes Waming light stays on Warning light stays off...

Page 46: ...idown l UII IIcry casily ctlll e Ihedrillertoabruptly111m to Ille lefl or right Tllis call featl 0 IfJs IIf COl lrol or an aedt fml Nerer adjusl tile l i lt wheel while Ihe vehicle ismov ing 2 32 Horn...

Page 47: ...shoultlerorto check your inside mirror before changing lanes Manual control mirror To adjust move the mirror s control lever just inside the door n I k Peri meter s itch Power control mirror Theigniti...

Page 48: ...d by hand when thc sunroof is closed The sunshade opens automatically whcn the sunroof is o X ned but must be closed by hand 2 36 Lt CAUTION The sunshade doesn t tilt To avoid damaging the sunshade do...

Page 49: ...iver s door is unlocked Come on when a d x r jl opened and goes OUI about 15 seconds after the door h closed Comes on forabout 15 seconds af ter the ignition key is reTlloved The light goc oul if lhe...

Page 50: ...he trunk light is on when the lid IS open Luggage Compartment Cover and orf when it closed 2 38 Toreath the luggagecompartment U C the straps to lift up the compartmcnt toyer This cover call be remove...

Page 51: ...oFF Light off ON Light on when hatch is open Roof Carrier Conm Ctors R I I n TIC TIle built in conncclor Ire for mounting a roof carrier designed specificallyfor your vehicle For detailsabout this ca...

Page 52: ...llet and 01 usm moreI u d than YOII nel d Seclion nplaim ho 1 0 do Illis FUr her il di clIsscsproperloodi S Upd11m fOrespondro unusual finl ing condi ton I II also illus mles where d IW lubell may be...

Page 53: ...ne 3 2 L CAUTlON NEVER USE LEADED FUEL I is harmful to the catalytic converter The leadwill accumulateon the oxygen sensor and the catalyst inside the COIl verter This will resull in a 1l1lllfUllc ion...

Page 54: ...r hms injury or death Sf don park 11th ol er or near Uli ll i lRflammable noo L itCAUTION Ignoring the follO ing precautions could cause lead 1 0 arrurllul ltc nn the catalY t inside the converter or...

Page 55: ...ped for 10llg in a vpe area wit the Conrill lcd 3 4 ellgine rulllling adjust the heatillt or coo ingsystem todrawair m ide Snow u der a vehicle that is slopped wilh lhe ellgine running COli trap exhau...

Page 56: ...ni tion switch is in the ON II poSition 0 Release the p lrkmg brake and make sure the brake warning light goc off Always be thoroughly familiar with your Malda Break rn Period Nospecial break in is nc...

Page 57: ...gnment Keep windows closed at high speeds Slow down when driving m crosswinds l1ll 1 he ldwind 6 WARNING C la in l Turning o fflhe ellXine lo eOlul llown II hill Clm be lllllixerom l hi lllm Ihe fuss...

Page 58: ...the vehicle to free it from snow sand ormud depress the accelerator lightly and With automatic transaxle genlly move the selector lever back and forth from D to R With manual transax lc gently move t...

Page 59: ...fOfwasher fluid page 7 19 3 8 Don t usc the parking brake if it might SIIO tires freeze Instead shift 10 park with an au tomatic trallsaxlc and to first or reverse Use snow tires on all four wheels w...

Page 60: ...nstruc tIons First remove the wheel covers orthechain bands will scratch them Securethechamsonthe frOn tiresastight ly as possible retighten them aflcrdriving 1 2 kilometer 1 4 112 mile Don tusc chain...

Page 61: ...e wheelrims Drive through water slowly and allow for exIra toppingdisl lncc bccau wet brakcs don t grip well After driving in water dry the brakes by gcntly applying them veral timcs while moving slow...

Page 62: ...I rotcering Y our 1a7 la 2 0 lilcr cngirn 3 11...

Page 63: ...c ed aUlliQ system Ignition S it h Pl lIions Sranmg the Engine Manual Transa 1 Operation Automatic Trans l I lc Brake S M JIl Po tet ring nwumcnt Cluster Gauge Dashboard Illumination Wnmmg LightSfBccp...

Page 64: ...omeclcc tricalllccessoricswilloperatc LOCK O Thesleeringwheellocks to protectagainst theft Only in Ihis position canthe key be removed Automatic transaxle Whcn tllrning the ignilion wileh 1tl the LOCK...

Page 65: ...e is on 3 Manual Transaxle Dcprcss the dutch pedal all the way and shift 1010 neut Keep the pedal depressed while crank ing Ihe engine Automatic Transaxit Place the se lectorlever in P If you must res...

Page 66: ...4 3 Iftheengincf ailstostan crankit with out using the accelerator for up to 1 0 seconds 4 If it still fails tostan go through steps I 2 and 3 again When Ihe engine is warnl The aoove procedure shoul...

Page 67: ...prevents accidental shift ngfrom 5 to R The shift lever must be put In neutral before being hiflcd 10 R NOTE Make sure the vehicle is stopped be forc shif t ing 0 R If shifting into reversc is difficu...

Page 68: ...s selector lever position W th the bra pedal depresscd IlIlft lIile holdIng in thelock rclcalc bunon Tllc Ignition SWItch muSI in 0 1 II lU illlon Shift while holding in the lock relea c 001100 Shift...

Page 69: ...g iu the loc IdeaS bullOIl The IgntllOfl SWIKh must be In ON II position Shift while holding in the lock release button Shift wtthout holdmg in the bullon Drh ing Your Mazda Lock rel tlse bullon T o p...

Page 70: ...calise a accidctll Do t lise P ill place o theparking hrake 4 8 L1 CAUTION Shifring Into PorR while the vehicle i moving can d lIlmge your trnn axle Shifting into a driving gear or re verse when the e...

Page 71: ...ond Thc S position IS helpful whendriving1Il slow movingtraffic and whenclimbinga hill L Low Use the L IXl ition hcn pulling heavy loads and climbingstcep gradc Shift patterns Iithoul hold mode 0 1st...

Page 72: ...prevent them from overhellting 4 10 Hold Mode The hold mc xlc SlOpS the aulOmatie speed change operation and has three IXlsitions third D second S and first l lIold operation Use lhe hold mooe when sl...

Page 73: ...96km 60mph inthis posilion I1 L Low The transaxle is held in first Don l drive fasterthan 56 km 35 mph inthis position Shift up patterns with hold mode on O liold 3rd momentary lst 2nd fOT standing st...

Page 74: ...hift lock which prevents shifting oul of P unless the brake pedal is de pressed To shift from P I Depress and hold the brake pedal 2 Tum on the ignition 3 Push and hold Ihe lock release bunon 4 Move t...

Page 75: ...shift lock override cover with a scrc vdrivcr 2 Insen thescrewdr iverand push the lever down J Push and hold the lock release button 4 Move the selector lever Driving YourMazda Brake System Foot Brak...

Page 76: ...re to ow down atthe usual rate andillpulling to Olle side whell the brake are appli ed Ughtbrakillg willindicate whether they luU e been a f f ected To flry the brakes apply IIll1m liglltly while dn n...

Page 77: ...ndle to the release po itionwhile holdingthebutton in Rc le lsc the pedal whcn 11 afc In do o cl Lt CAUTION Driving wIth thc parking brake on will CilU iC cxcc o sive wear of the brake lin ings or pad...

Page 78: ...oon nay be lunger on Braking dllliances loose surfaccs sno cxamplc which IISl foundation A lIehic brakingsystem may tanec to slap undcr because the lirc wedge of surf lec wheels skul w or gravel for...

Page 79: ...ccring pten1 hcCOllles lIlopcr ltive you 111 til1 tecr but II will rcquire Tllore ef tort II U tllld leering hard in nannal driving n ult an Autlillrized Mazda Dealer LtCAUTION C crhold the tecringwhe...

Page 80: ...Driving YOUl Maula Instrumcnt Ciustci Tum sigfJ lI indicator Tum ign 1 mdlcalor Low fuel laming light SpeooomCler Warning anti 1II JI mot liShls Trip ICier rc l buuo Hold mdi llor Trip Illf ter 4 18...

Page 81: ...u e it for checking fuel con umption WaterTemperature Gauge This gauge shows the temperature of the cngine coolant Ifthe needle exceeds nomlal range tOWltrlJ 1 1 it int1icale overheating CAUTION Drivi...

Page 82: ...ignition switch IS at ACC I or ON ll with the engine off This is nonnal and will not affectaccuracy once theengine is runni ng 4 20 SoUl moods All other cngine trnn5tlxlc combinations LhCAUTION Don t...

Page 83: ...It goes off when the brJke fully released Low brake fluid le cl urning Iflhe light stays on after Ihe parking brake i fully released you may h lve a brake problem If it stays on I He sure the parkmg b...

Page 84: ...n ul1Iil the belt i buckled If the sy tclII docs not operatc correctl con ult an Authorized Mazda Dealer 4 22 Charging System arning Light 1f 11 E1I cept 2 0 liter engine C P E ThIS warning shnw a lIl...

Page 85: ...n when only aoout 8 liters 2 1 US gal 1 8 Imp gal remain Get fuel as soon as possible Door Ajar Warning Light TIli warning lightcomeson when the igni tionswitch isin the ON I posililm md not all doors...

Page 86: ...re ponmg the system s condition But iflhe light isout and a malfunctionoc curs a series of beeps will be heart 4 24 Some models This also signals need for servicing Con sult an Authorized Mazda Deale...

Page 87: ...r lii lightcome on when the rear window Icfro tcr i 011 Fog Lights Indicator Ught rni ligl1lcomeson when the fog lights are operating Hold Jndicator Light A1Itomatic Transaxle This light comeson hen...

Page 88: ...s on while the en gine is off 4 26 Ihgh Ix ams o T Headlight high low beam Push theleverforwartl f lrhigh beam Pull It back for low The high beam indicator lighton the dash board is blue T f lashing t...

Page 89: ...Lane change signals Move thc Icver slightly toward the direc tion of tllC change until the indicator flashes and hold it t here It will return to Ihe off position when released NOTE If an indicalOr Ji...

Page 90: ...n Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever down tNT I 2 4 28 Intemlittent Nomlal Fa t So 1 odds_ TrillS Variablc speed intcrmittent nipcrs One touch wipers Sct theleveratINT linddl X e the interval For...

Page 91: ...Authorized Maz da 11 1 Dealeras soon as possible Windshield Washer The ignition must be on Pull the levcr toward you and hold it to spray washerfluid IntheOFForINTposi tion the wipers will be activate...

Page 92: ...he wiper comes onauto mallcally After the knob i1 released the wiper wipes 2 limes and SlopS jlrr OTE There are IwO washer position5 on the switch up and down Either CIIII be used If the washer docsn...

Page 93: ...switch nlll t be in the ACql or ON II position RESET Pre the RESET blltton to clear minutcs Thc clock will be set 011 the 11OUf If the RESET button is prcs d from 9 01 to 9 29 for example the lime wi...

Page 94: ...oop erate 4 32 6CAUTION Don t hold the lighter in because it will overheat Don usc the lightersockctforplug in accessories such as shavers and coffee pots They may damage It or cau c elcctrical failur...

Page 95: ...y for trash Y u I Ollght laO a fire Id Glove Box zK O l C OC ___ LOC To open the glove box_ pulI the latch to ward YOll Thc doorhas a lock in co the key and turn 11 cI X kwlse to lock counterclockwise...

Page 96: ...s Driver s Side Toopenthe storage compartment pull the rcle l c lever 4 34 Some mOOch Passenger s Side To opcn the storage compartlllcnl pu h the r elease lever Center Comole Pull the lock lever and l...

Page 97: ...Sunviwrs henyou need a unvisor lower it foruse 1 1 tront or wing it to the sIde V anity Mirror Touse the vanily mirror lowcrthc sunvisor on the pa scngcr side Driving Your Mazda 4 35...

Page 98: ...Driving Your Mazda Climate Control Features Air swi h Tcmpermurc Icvcr Fan switch 4 36 Some models...

Page 99: ...cralure of Ihe air coming Ihrough Ihe system by sliding the levereilhertlJ Ihe righl for hoi or 10 Ihe left for cold Air Intake Selector This c1cclor cOnlrol the Ollrce of ur UndernOnllal contlil i lI...

Page 100: ...rcufaledA i rPo siliouj U ing Ihe recirculated air pusitiuu wi thollt operating the air condi tioner will cause theglass t gup Y our vi sion will be hampered witch could leadto aseriousaccident Tllrn...

Page 101: ...ralUrc lever I Cl Io thcextreme left or right position Floor position Mo of the air is delivered to the noor a small amount is delivcrell to the wind shield facc s and side vents Dri ing Your Milah Fl...

Page 102: ...rconditioner on Anindicator light olliheswitehwillil luminatewhenthefan switchison Push theswitchonceagain to turnthe air conditioneroff OperatingTips for Ai oo di i r Systcm Ifthe vehiclehasbeen park...

Page 103: ...scic or at the outsidc llr position indicator light 011 3 Set the temperature lever to the desired posnion 4 Set the fan switch to the desired specd Ikj jng Your lll lda 0 0 o I I I L IW IIIJ I 6 Hea...

Page 104: ...ver tomaintain max imum comfort The 31r lo Ihe floor I wamlcrlhan airtothe faee s exceptwhen the temperalure lever is el al the extreme left or right position Cooling 1 St lrt the engine Pushh i t h I...

Page 105: ...he floor IS w nncrthan alr to the facc s cxccpt when Iht temperature lever tS sct at the extreme lefl or right position Drivinj l Y our MULdu itCAUTION When using the air onditioncr while driving up l...

Page 106: ...aling is desired tum on Ihe air conditioner NOTE For ma irnum defrosting sci the temperature lever to the extreme right position and the fan switch to the position 4 IfwarnI uiTis desired atfloor set...

Page 107: ...ul ide air position J St3rt lhc engine Tum on the air condi 10 ioner 4 Scl t the desired airfiow llnd fan speed poslIlOn NOTE Clear all snow and icc from the hood and the air inlet in the cowling gril...

Page 108: ...haracteristics An FM broadcast range is u ually about 40 50 km 25 30 miles from the source Ilec mse of extra coding needed to break the sound into two channels stereo FM has even less range than monau...

Page 109: ...encountered when in dOM pro o im ll 10 thl lransmiUcr S FluttcrlSkip noise Signal from an FM Iran Ill Her movc in traight lines and become weak in valleys belweenlallbuildings mountnins andoth er obs...

Page 110: ...stmg at similar fn qucncics the original station may be tern porarily lost and he second station picked up At this time there will be WIllC nni1 C from Ihls disturbancc Operating Tips To prevcnt Ihe b...

Page 111: ...with Cassette Tape Player 1If1 1 H cr Bass Balance Dolh KR ClIanncl IS TJeblC F kr Automatic program control Driving Your Mllzd TAPE play Rr jnu Fast forv ard TAPE Manualls hilling AUla memory Some mo...

Page 112: ...switch i turned ofr The manLlal antenamllstbe raisedmullow ercd by hand 4 50 Sorn models ON OFF Radio Operation Radio ON OFF The ignition switch must be at ACC I Of ON II for the radio 10 operatc To...

Page 113: ...sh the treble knob to make it pop out Thell urn ifclockwise to IncrcasehIgher pitched lones eounlcrc1ockwi to decrease thcm Drh ing Your Mazda BaS control Toadju t the owcrtonlll qualities push the ba...

Page 114: ...the left spel kcrs clockwi C to shift ound 10 the right speakers 4 52 Fronl Rear Y ader control To adjust the sound distribution between the front md rear speakers push the treble control button to ma...

Page 115: ...uttons and when desJr d 513 IlVIlSarc 1 00 di tant OTE fthe power supply is intclTUptcd fusc blows or the battery is disconnected thepreset channels will be canceled I AM I Y Band selector Press AM to...

Page 116: ...ext receivable higher or lower frequency 4 54 f Scan luning Press SCAN to automatically scan the fre quencies from lowest to highest Scanning stops ateach receivuble stationforabout5 seconds To hold a...

Page 117: ...nal AM I M statIOnscan be memorized by the audio unit without dis turbing the previously set channels Press and hold AUTO M for about 2 comb Ihe yslem will beep and automati cally scan and temporarily...

Page 118: ...Tf 1 Ic I C Tape hl 11011 m hcalon I When the upper triangle i lil the top half oflhe tape is being played Whenthe lower one is lit the bottom half is being played NOTE When metal or chromc equivalen...

Page 119: ...lOp St3rt EO Start Stop Y fast forwardlRewind Tofast forward the tape press FE To stop thIs operation and play the tape press REW ToreWllldthetape press REW ToSlOpthis operation and play the tape pres...

Page 120: ...ining only speech To change tape playing airccuon present or of the next program REW and FF simullancou ly nle APC circuH senses silent portions bc When the upper triangle i Ill the to I ccn pmgr4Ulls...

Page 121: ...any lack Usc only tapes that play no longer hill1 45 minutes on one track Tapes that play longer arc thin and may break Lcave aca o seHe inthe playeronly when it s playing Remove it completely whenit...

Page 122: ...in j ormation OIl WIIOdo flire ellgi11 Ol rhcurs rfyou hare flat ire J ul i ftire ballcry is dis charged uu ill ulsofindoul what 0 do ifyou m ronl a problem i Ihe elec rical system and there s s me g...

Page 123: ...l once 5 2 NOTE 111e tum signals dOll work when the hazard warning lights are on Check local regulations about the lise of haz lrd warning lights while the vehicle is being towed 111ey may forbid It O...

Page 124: ...oolant level fit s low look for Jeaks in thc radiator ho cs and connections healer ho cs and connec tions radiator and water pump If you find a leakorotherdamage or ifcoolant is still leaking stop the...

Page 125: ...with 11 24 volt pow er supply two l 2 volt bJltcries in se ries or n 24 011 motor generator let 5 4 WARNING BaUe n Related t xplotion HydrllN Nasisproduced during nor mal battery operation A battery r...

Page 126: ...ster battery then the other end to a solid stationary exposed metallic point for example the Slrut mounting boll away from the discharged battery 5 Slar the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a...

Page 127: ...hicles tocollide Tlu n fure ncv crlow u vehicle to I tart il 5 6 Fu t s s Normat HIO lon Muin L ruse U IOW l Your vchicle s electrical system is pro Fuse Replacement tected by fuses If uny lights acce...

Page 128: ...It CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating Otherwise you may dam llge Ihe clet tric system In Case of Emergency Ifthe headlight orolhcrelectricalcompo nenls don t work and the fu s m...

Page 129: ...ake sure the ignition is off 2 Rcmove the negative battery tcnninnl 3 Rcmove nuts A 4 Lift the fuse block and remove bolts B 5 Replace the fuse with a new one orthe same rating 6 Install in the reven...

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Page 131: ...In Case of Emergency DESCRII TION USE COLOR I HOTECTEI HATING CUl ll ONENT 12 FOG 20A Yellow Fog light 11 ST SIGN lOA ro Starter 5 10 Some models...

Page 132: ...II 12 1 1 ENGINE lOA 14 WIPER 20A 15 P WIND JOA 16 TAIL lOA 17 18 RADIO ISA 19 TURN lOA 20 COLOR Blue Blul Blue Green R d Rl d Yellow R d R d Ydlo Green R d Bluc R d In Case orEmergency l KOTECTEIJ C...

Page 133: ...SE COLOR I KOTECTEU COI Il OI t T KA JII G 21 STOI 1 A Blue Brakeftaillighl 22 23 CIGAR 1 5 _ _ Hlu CigaH 1Icllghll r 251 D L X K lA G rn Pow rdoor locl 26 27 SPARE lOA Red r SPARE 1 15 Blu 29 HEATER...

Page 134: ...vehicle should have its from wheels offlhc ground Ifexcessive damage or other conditions prevent this usc wheel dollies When lowing with the re lT wheels on the groUflll release the parking brake CAUT...

Page 135: ...t for the brakcl lind steering will not be aV III able when the engmc is not running 5 14 If speed mu t exceed 56 krn h 35 mph or a towing distance of80 km 50 miles use one of these methods Place the...

Page 136: ...In Case of Emergency Towing hook Rear S Door model Towing hooks Front 4 Door model Tov ina hook Rear I Door model 5 15...

Page 137: ...In Case ofEmergcncy Flat Tire Tire Jack Jack Handlc and Tool StorHge 4 door model 5 door mOOrl Span lire Jack hamlk Too bag Jock 5 16...

Page 138: ...ly to a level spot thOl1 is well otT the roOld and OUI o fthe way of t raffic 0 change Ihe tire Slopping in t rOllTic or on the shoulder ofa busy road is dangerous L WARN1NG lMkillJ aVehicle CllOngill...

Page 139: ...ove the jack jack handle lug wrench and spare tire 5 18 5 Blockthe wheel diagonally opposite the flat lire When blocking 11 front wheel place the block in fromorlhe tire When blocking a rear wheel pla...

Page 140: ...front or rcar jacking position closest to the lire being changed WARNING lacking Po s i Attempting to jack the vehicle in posi ti could damage it and cause seriOllS in jury U e only the correct fro an...

Page 141: ...ood Be 0 0 Ilml lllIJr oroncl iJ no the only rea son for cleanliness Road grime lends 0 em Hltl at Ihe melof so kN ping your I ehicl c Nm ill he way SectIOn 6flresaibes fill help prellenlll eurly dete...

Page 142: ...finish And the longer the acid fCmains on the surface the greater the chance is for damage Prcvcntion 11 is ncce lUY to wu h and wax your ve hicle to preserve ItS finish accordmg to the instruction i...

Page 143: ...ff the loosened debr i s wIth water Waler Marks Occurrence Rain fog dew and even tap watercancon tain hunnfu minerals such as salt amilime If moisture containing these minerals seltles on the vehicle...

Page 144: ...er directions Maintaining the Finish when using a chemical cleaner or polish Read all wamings and cautions Wa hing To help protect the finish from nI tllnd de terioration wash your Mazda thoroughly an...

Page 145: ...1 abrasive clean ers or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome plated or 1lI1Odized alumi num pans This may damage the protective coating also cleaners and detergents...

Page 146: ...arking eIC byu ing Mazda toueh up paim be forc rust begins to form First remove the dut and grease with a clean Mlft clotll If rust has already begun to f onn I Remove ruslcomplct cly with iand paper...

Page 147: ...Ollle other protective compound Ll CAUTION Don usc steelwool abrasive cleaners or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agenls on chrome plated or anodized aluminum pans This may res...

Page 148: ...bra sive cleaner polishing compound or solvent on aluminum wheels Thcy may damage the finish Use only a mild soap or neutral de tergent and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or cold watcr Also be sure to...

Page 149: ...dust nndloose din from vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner Clean vinyl with a leather and vinyl cleaner Leather Real leather isn t unifonn and may have scars scratches and wrinkles Clean it wit...

Page 150: ...NG Sent Je t lJ 1magt Damaged sear belts are dUllgerlJflS Then belt icmlldjuiJ to lIuld ill a ac cidellt Replace damaged befts im mediately 6 10 Cleaning the Windo Interiors If the windows become eove...

Page 151: ...SUlion 7 hm been 1 t IXlfl d IJ a Guidelor Ih opera ur IIho alllr IQ self unice filCh lIIi nor jt bs as rtplaCIIIS bulbs and i N r blades dmfglll Ihl bantry lid row ing Ihe fires All maimt nQnce S hed...

Page 152: ...ld lead to vehicle damage or an acCident and injuries For expert advice and quality service COIl suit an Authorized Mazda Dealer 7 2 Scheduled Maintenance Services NOTE After 80 000 kill or 48 months...

Page 153: ...R Oil fillerol R R I R R Cooll11g lem I I Engltlc coolanl Replace every 1 years I Repl cemcnt ofhmmg bel IS rC jum d at cvery lOO OCIO km Fallut l to rtplace IImmg hell may rtsult III d mag to til eng...

Page 154: ...e kvcl and spcdfic gra ity If the chlclc is operated in cry dusty or sandy areas 7 4 Inspe 1 Visual exammalLon and or fun tlQllalmcasull I11 nt of system SOPl ll11lQll p r nlaflct R Replact or ch811gr...

Page 155: ...intenance Inspect Visual examlnauon and or functiOflaI measurement ofsym Il1 5 opcrahon or pcrforma R Replace or change Numberofmonlhsorkm miles whichncroome s first 6 12 18 24 30 J6 1 0 10 20 30 40 5...

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Page 158: ...tile hood make certain that you re move all jewelry especially rings bracelels watches and necklaces and all neckties scorw s and similar loose clothinc before getting near the engine or ClIoling fan...

Page 159: ...Engine Compartment O crvic 1 5 l n 1 8 lilt r lIgine Sp rt rlugs Au OnL ic lransaxlc nUIIJ k 1 dirsticL lonly for aUlOmalK lran uk Hrnkc C1 lch n d loKrr Coohn y lcm l i __ _ Ail filler Maintenance 7...

Page 160: ...nce 2 O lilcr engine Cooling cap WirKlstlieh J w I j nuid reservoir Engine oil dip llid 7 10 Spark plugs Automalic lransaxk nuid cvel dirsliCk only for l lranS lxlc I h nuid n SCrvoir e ____ _ 1_ _ FU...

Page 161: ...engine oils can provide improved fuel economy and cold weather perfor mance But high temperature weather conditions require higher viscosity engine oils fopsal isfactory lubrication When choosing an o...

Page 162: ...wait 5 minutes for Iheoil 10 return to the 011 pan 4 Pull out the dipstick WIpe It clean and remsert n fully 7 12 It s OK between F and L Butifit s ncarlitor belowL addenough oil to bring the level t...

Page 163: ...nspcct the anlifrceze protcction and cool ant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year at the beginningofthc winler season and before traveling where tem peratures may drop below freezing I...

Page 164: ...azda Dealer 7 14 6CAUTION Radiator coolant will damage painl Rinse 11 off quickly Inspecting BrakeIClutch I luid Level The bmkes and clulch draw f luid rrom the same reservoir Inspectthefluid level In...

Page 165: ...ff immediately 6CAUTION Using nonspccified brake and clutch fluids see chart page 9 2 will damage the systems Mixing different fluids will also damage hem If the brakclclutch system frequently require...

Page 166: ...luid level in me reselVoir at each engine oil change with the engine off and cold Addfluidif nccessary itdocs no require periooic changing The level must be kept between MIN and MAX Visually examine t...

Page 167: ...2 A rl Jn pccified t1uid could result in transaxle malfunction md faIlure I Park on a level surface and set the park ing brake fimlly 2 Idle the engine about twO minutes Pmh down on the brake pedal m...

Page 168: ...ct the flUid level after the engine reaches operating temperature If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather inspect the level only after rn...

Page 169: ...ashcrfluidlevel in the rcar reservoir remove the cap and look into the rescrvoir Add fluid if nccessary Maintenance Body Lubrication All moving pointsofthc body such as door andhood hingcs and locks s...

Page 170: ...off the air filter cover and remove the filter 3 Wipe insidc thc airclcancrhousingwith a damp cloth 4 Replace the filter 5 Install in the reverse order of removlll Replace the filter according to Sch...

Page 171: ...s If the blades are not wiping properly clean the window and blades with a good cleaner or Illild detergent then rinse thoroughly with clean water Repeat if necessary CAUTION To prevent damage to the...

Page 172: ...rd thcnlift it off the arm Lr CAUTlON To prcvcnt damage 10 the windshield don tlct the wipcr amI fall on it 7 22 Tabs 2 Hold the end orthc rubber and pull until the tabs are rrec of the metal suppor1...

Page 173: ...the wiper no longer dean well the blade is probably worn or cracked Replace CAUTION To pre ent damage to the wiper arm and other component dOli move he wiper by hand 1aintcnnnce 1 Raise the wiper arm...

Page 174: ...elow Keep alljlames sparh ami lit mwk ing materiah away from the battery Baltery cells contain hydro en a highly cmnbll tible glH Keep batteries which callfain SULFURICACID Jut afthe reach of children...

Page 175: ...nance To get the best service from a battery Keep it securely mounted Keep the top clean and dry Keep tenninals and conncclion clean light andcoated with petroleumjelly or leoninal grease Rin olTspill...

Page 176: ...it s low recharge the bat Battery recharging lery If the ballery quickly discharges be cause for example the lights were left on 100 long with the engine otf slow charge it as required by ballery size...

Page 177: ...ed or all bim type tirel Lt WARNING nrcSize Using any other tire she or type Ihan whatisspecified or yourMa a page 9 5 may seriously affect ride han dling ground clearance tire clear ance and speedome...

Page 178: ...yourtire pressure atthe cor rcct leyels If one frequemly need inflating haye it inspected 7 28 L WARNING Tire inflation O erillfl lf OIl or II lIden lIflatitm call reduce tire life affect hUlldlillg...

Page 179: ...ght r Trea J wear indicator Wom Irca J Replacing a tire Ifa tire wears evenly a wearindicator will appcar as a solid band across the tread Re place the tire when this happens You may need to replace i...

Page 180: ...ze Using a wrong sized wheel can affect the braking and handling of your ve hicle which could lead to loss of con troland all accident Ahl Oys use wheel s of the Maula 7 30 LtCAUTION A wrong sized whe...

Page 181: ...lbs out ofthe reach ofchildren Wear eye pNtection when handlingor work ing around a halogen bulb I Make sure the headlight switch is off 2 Lift the hood The bulb is in the rear of the headlight body 3...

Page 182: ...Mointeuonce Right hand driH model 7 32...

Page 183: ...Bulb Replacement Front 4 Door model Maintenance Some models 7 33...

Page 184: ...Maintenance Bulb Replacement Front 5 Door model 7 34 Some models...

Page 185: ...Bulb Replacement Rear 4 Door model Maintenance Some models 7 35 I I I...

Page 186: ...Maintenance Bulb Replacement Rear 5 Door model 7 36...

Page 187: ...Maintenance Bulb Replacement Interior 7 37...

Page 188: ...noll aboul regislering Jour ehicle in a ore gfl counln ond add on electri cui t quipmtm Ihis is lir i forma iOlr 0 1 1 find in Seerion 8 Rcgi ter ng Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country 8 2 Add On Elcctr...

Page 189: ...our vehicle 8 2 Add On Electrical and Elcctronic Equipmcnt The electrical system of your Mazda has been carefully designed and tested to per f0011 under many conditions Before you install more electri...

Page 190: ...I I Specifications Lubricant Qu lity 9 2 Dunensions 9 2 Engine 9 3 Electrical S slcm 9 3 Capacities 9 4 11rcs 9 5 Light Bulbs 9 7 Fuses 9 7 9 1...

Page 191: ...ing fluid ATF M lJJ or Dcxron II Brake clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSSI16 DOT 3 Refer 10 the recommended SAE viscosity numbcrs on page 7 1 L 9 2 Dimensions Unit 111m mch 4 Door model 5 Door lIIodel Ov...

Page 192: ...I95ec 90 8 U in 97 5 eu in 112 2eu in 12 7eu ill COl1lpr S ion ratio 9 4 I 9 1 9 1 5 1 Electrical System odel IlI rn I S litcr engine 1 6 liler engine I S liter engine l O liter eugine l3 ttcry 12V 36...

Page 193: ...iter engillC s 2 0 liter Transaxle engine oil 1 5 1 6 1 8 Jiler ATX engines 2 O litcrcnginc Fu 1 tank MTX Manual transaxlc ATX Automatic transaxle with oil filter 9 4 Liter USql Imp qt 3 2 3 5 3 4 3 7...

Page 194: ...240 270 220 270 2 4 35 2 7 39 2 2 32 2 7 39 Type 1 6 or J 8 litcr 185 65R1 4 86H 195155R158 4V itt m Front Rear Front Rear Up to3 persons 210 210 220 2 10 lnllation pressure 2 1 30 2 1 30 2 2 32 2 1 3...

Page 195: ...lcm 2 psi FutlloJd 240 1 270 1 240 2 270 2 2 4 35 2 7 39 2 4 35 2 7 39 1 person s weight About75 kg 165 Ib 1 Before driving al high speeds increase the tife pres ure For Jleeds about 160km h 100 mph i...

Page 196: ...ide tum ignal 1ighls Rear 1Um sign l lights Brnkc rr ail lights Back up light Licc nse pllile light Tnmk light 4 Door model Luggage conpanmcnl 1 l ht 5 Door model Inlerior light Map lights IlIgh mount...