Mazda Millenia (2002 year). Instruction

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Doors and Locks

▼ Operating the Driver’s Side

Power Window

To open the window, push the lower part
of the switch.
To close the window, push the upper part
of the switch.

Auto-opening

To fully open the window automatically,
push the lower part of the switch
completely.

To stop the window partway, push the
upper part of the switch and then release
it.

Engine-off power window operation

The power window can be operated about
40 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned from the ON position to the ACC,
LOCK position or key out of ignition with
all doors closed. If any front door is
opened, the power window will be
inoperable.

▼ Operating the Passenger Power

Windows

The power windows may be operated
when the power window lock switch is in
the unlock position.

The passenger windows may be opened or
closed by the power window master
control switches on the driver’s door.

To open the window, push the lower part
of the switch.
To close the window, push the upper part
of the switch.

Left front window

Open

Left rear
window

Right front
window

Right rear
window

Open

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Doors and Locks

Engine-off power window operation

▼ Power Window Lock Switch

With the lock switch in the unlocked
position, all power windows on each door
can be operated.

With the lock switch in the locked
position, only the driver’s side power
window can be operated.

Unintentional Window Operation:
Unintentional window operation is
dangerous. A person’s hands, head,
or neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury.
Unless a passenger needs to operate a
window, keep the power window lock
switch in the locked position.

Unlock position

Lock position

WARNING

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

Fuel Spray:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
when ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel cap is removed too
quickly. When removing the fuel cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop. Then remove it.

Fuel Vapor:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries. Before
refueling, stop the engine, and always
keep sparks and flames away from the
filler neck.

Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at Authorized Mazda
Dealers. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Doors and Locks

▼ Fuel-Filler Lid

To open, push the remote fuel-filler lid
release.

▼ Fuel-Filler Cap

To remove the filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.

To replace the filler cap, turn it clockwise
until it clicks.

Remote
fuel-filler
lid release

Open

Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light comes on when the cap isn’t
tightened securely. If the light remains
on (even after you have tightened the
cap securely, driven, and restarted the
engine several times), it may indicate a
different problem. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

CAUTION

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Doors and Locks

▼ Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Pull the safety catch up and lift the

hood.

3. Use the support rod to hold the hood

open.

▼ Closing the Hood

1. Check under the hood area to make

certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Secure the rod in its clip.

3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.

Hood

Safety catch

Clip

Support rod

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Doors and Locks

The sunroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.

▼ Tilt Operation

The rear of the sunroof can be tilted open
to provide more ventilation.

To tilt, push the tilt switch.

To close, pull the tilt switch.

▼ Slide Operation

To open to any position, pull the slide
switch towards the rear.

To close, push the slide switch forward.

▼ Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed
by hand.

The sunshade opens automatically when
the sunroof is opened, but must be closed
by hand.

Sunroof

Extending the Head or Arms
Through the Sunroof:
Extending the head, arms, or other
parts of the body through the sunroof
is dangerous. The head or arms could
hit something while the vehicle is
moving. This could cause death or
serious injury. Don’t let passengers
stand up or extend anything through
the open sunroof while the vehicle is
moving.

Closing the Sunroof:
A closing sunroof is dangerous. The
hands, head, or even neck of a person
—especially a child— could be
caught in it as it closes, causing
serious injury or even death. Make
sure the opening is clear before
closing the sunroof.

Tilt switch

Slide switch

WARNING

NOTE

After washing your Mazda or after a
rain, wipe the water off the sunroof
before operating it.

Sunshade

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Security System

The theft-deterrent system is designed to
prevent your vehicle or its contents from
being stolen when all the doors, hood, and
trunk lid are locked.

If forcible entry is attempted, the system
sounds the horn and flashes the hazard
warning lights and headlights. It also
makes the starter inoperable.

The system won’t function unless it’s
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, lock all the doors, close all the
windows, take your key, your transmitter,
and make sure the security indicator light
is flashing.

▼ Operation

What turns it on:

• Forcing open a door, the hood or the

trunk lid.

• Unlocking the driver’s door with the

inside door-lock button or door-lock
switch.

• Opening a front or rear passenger’s

door , the hood or the trunk lid by
operating an inside door-lock button ,
the hood release handle or the trunk lid
release button.

What it does:

• The horn sounds intermittently and the

hazard warning lights and headlights
flash.

• The starter is bypassed so that the

engine can’t be started.

• The alarm continues for about 3

minutes, then stops.

If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate and the starter will
not work until a door or the trunk lid is
unlocked with the key or with the
transmitter.

▼ How to Arm the System

1. Remove the key from the ignition

switch.

2. Close the hood and the trunk lid. Then

close all doors and lock them from the
outside using the key in the door. If you
have the keyless entry system, press the
LOCK button on the transmitter.

3. The indicator light comes on for about

10 seconds. Then it flashes once every
3 seconds to indicate that the system is
fully armed. It continues to flash until
the theft-deterrent system is turned off.

Theft-Deterrent System

NOTE

The theft-deterrent system operates
without the keyless entry system
transmitter, as well.

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Security System

▼ To Turn off an Armed System

An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
• Unlock a door with the key.
• Press the UNLOCK button on the

keyless entry system transmitter.

• Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn it to the ON position.

▼ To Stop an Alarm

A triggered alarm can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
• Unlock a door with the key.
• Open the trunk lid with the key.

• Press the UNLOCK button or

button on the keyless entry system
transmitter.

▼ Theft-Deterrent Labels

Labels indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System
are in the glove box.

Mazda recommends that you affix them to
the lower rear corner of the front door
windows.

NOTE

The trunk lid can be opened with the
key or the transmitter even when the
system is armed. The alarm will not
come on and the system will remain
armed.

NOTE

If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Steering Wheel and Mirrors

▼ Auto-Tilt Steering Wheel

To change the angle of the steering wheel,
stop the vehicle, put the ignition switch in
the ON position and push the switch to
adjust the steering column up or down.

Push in the AUTO button to activate the
auto-tilt function.

When you remove the key from the
ignition, the steering wheel will move up,
away from the driver.

The steering wheel will move back to its
position before the key was removed,
when the key is returned to the ignition.

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control
or an accident. Never adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving.

WARNING

Down

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Steering Wheel and Mirrors

▼ Outside Mirrors

Check the mirrors’ angles before driving.

Power control mirror

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

To adjust:

1. Move the selector switch to the left or

right to choose the mirror.

2. Depress the perimeter switch in the

appropriate direction.

After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by moving the selector switch to
the middle position.

Folding the mirror

Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.

Mirrors

Convex Mirror (Passenger Side):
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears. Be
sure to look over your shoulder or to
check your inside mirror before
changing lanes.

WARNING

Selector switch

Perimeter switch

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Steering Wheel and Mirrors

Mirror defroster

To turn on the mirror defroster, turn the
ignition on and push the rear window
defroster switch (page 5-36).

▼ Rearview Mirror (With Day/

Night Function)

Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
Do this with the day/night lever in the day
position.

Push the lever forward for day driving.
Pull it back to reduce glare from
headlights.

Driving with Mirrors Folded In:
Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident. Always return the
outside mirrors to the driving position
before you start driving.

WARNING

Day/Night lever

Day

Night

Blocked View:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes. Don’t stack
things higher than the seatbacks.

NOTE

If your forward view is obstructed by
the mirror or the sunvisor hits the
mirror, adjust the mirror stay to the
center-horizontal position.

WARNING

View from above

Side view

Stay

4-1

Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ....................................... 4- 2

Fuel Requirements ................................................................... 4- 2
Emission Control System ........................................................ 4- 3
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ....................................... 4- 4

Before Starting the Engine ......................................................... 4- 5

Before Getting In ..................................................................... 4- 5
After Getting In ....................................................................... 4- 5

Driving Tips ................................................................................. 4- 6

Break-In Period  ....................................................................... 4- 6
Money-Saving Suggestions  ..................................................... 4- 6
Hazardous Driving ................................................................... 4- 7
Rocking the Vehicle ................................................................. 4- 7
Winter Driving ......................................................................... 4- 8
Driving In Flooded Area  ......................................................... 4- 9
Overloading ............................................................................. 4-10
Trailer Towing  ......................................................................... 4-10

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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Vehicles with catalytic converters must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce
exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.

Fuel with a lower rating could cause the emission control system to lose effectiveness. It
could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.

Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.

*U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.
2.5 liter V6 DOHC
You may use a regular unleaded fuel with Octane Rating from 87 to 90 (91 to 95 RON) but
this will slightly reduce performance.

Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10%. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not
be covered by the Mazda warranty.
• Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.
• Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
• Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

Fuel Requirements

Fuel

Octane Rating* (Anti-knock index)

Premium unleaded fuel

91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)

• USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter. The lead will accumulate on the
oxygen sensor and the catalyst inside the converter. This will result in a malfunction
of the emission control system, causing poor performance.

• Your vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10% ethanol by

volume. Damage to your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of any
kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.

• Never add fuel system additives. Never add cleaning agents other than those specified

by Mazda. Other cleaning agents and additives may damage the system. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of
this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.

Emission Control System

Parking Over Things That Burn:
Parking over or near anything inflammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even
with the engine turned off, the exhaust system could ignite it because the exhaust
system gets very hot during normal use. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or
death. Never park over or near anything inflammable.

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor performance.
• USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
• Don’t drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
• Don’t coast with the ignition switch turned off.
• Don’t descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned off.
• Don’t operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes.
• Don’t tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must

be made by a qualified technician.

• Don’t try to push-start or pull-start your vehicle.

NOTE

Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some
states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Before Driving Your Mazda

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)

Carbon Monoxide:
Engine exhaust is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open
and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.

Exhaust Gas in Enclosed Area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of
consciousness or even death could occur. Don’t run the engine when inside an
enclosed area.

Idling with the Windows Closed:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and
the engine running for a long time in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains
poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even
death could occur. Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw
fresh air.

Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust
pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because
exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in the cabin could be
injured or killed. Clear the snow from underneath and around your vehicle before
starting the engine.

WARNING

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Before Starting the Engine

• Be sure the windows, outside mirror(s),

and outside lights are clean.

• Inspect inflation pressures and

condition of tires.

• Look under the vehicle for any sign of

a leak.

• If you plan to back up, make sure

nothing will be in your way.

• Are all doors closed and locked?
• Are the inside and outside mirrors

adjusted?

• Is everyone’s seat belt fastened?
• Do all the lights work?
• Check all gauges.
• Check all warning lights when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.

• Release the parking brake and make

sure the brake warning light goes off.

Always be thoroughly familiar with your
Mazda.

Before Getting In

NOTE

Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid, and other fluid levels
should be inspected daily, weekly, or at
refueling, depending on the fluid. See
Maintenance, Section 8.

After Getting In

Mazda Millenia (2002 year). Instruction - part 4