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DRI VER S VI EW
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1. Power windowswitches* , see Switches
2. Door locks* , see Locks3. Mirror controls* , see Switches4. Xenon headlight leveling
switch* , see Getting Started5. Air vents6. Turn signal/lighting
control lever, seeG etting Started
7. Fog light switch* ,see Getting Started
8. Audio control sw itches* ,see Getting Started
9. Horn/Air bagTo beep: Press
10. Cruise control* ,see Getting Started
11. Wiper/washer controllever, see Getting Started
12. Hazard w arningsw it chPush to activate/ deactivate
13. NAVI display*Locatesstreet addresses, pointsof interest or cross streets:See your O wners M anualfor additional operating
information14. Information display
see Owners M anual15. Audio system ,
see Audio Systems16. Passenger air bag17. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plasticbottleswith caps, cups mayspill when door is closed
18. Passenger junction box19. NAVI DVD*20. Climate control panel,
see C limate Controls21. Cigarette lighter22. Ashtray23. NAVI remote control*24. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up
DriversView
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To release: Pull up slightly,while depressing buttonat front of lever, lowerparking brake lever
25. Center console26. Cup holder27. Gearshift lever, see Transaxle28. Passenger air bag off
indicator, see Getting Started29. Tilt/telescopic steering
wheel lever,see Getting Started
30. Hood release handlePull to open partially
31. Instrum ent clusterlighting, see Getting Started
32. Storage
33. Fuel-filler lid releaseTo open: Pull lever up
34. Rem ot e t runk-lidrelease* (4-Door only)To open: Pull lever up
* If equipped
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GETTI NG STARTED
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Getting Started
MAZDA3 Quick Tips aredesigned to quickly familiarizeyou with some importantfeatures of your MAZDA3
The Drivers View tab is yourindex to the Quick Tips, locatethe item you would like tolearn more about and thenturn to the listed tab
This Getting Started section
contains important operatingtips about your MAZDA3
Items identified withthis symbol call outimportant information
Remoteentry system *Functions onlywith ignition inACC or LO CK
To lock doors: PressLOC K (1); pressing again within 5seconds causes doors/liftgate tore-lock, horn to beep once andhazard warning lights to flashonce if doors/liftgate properly closed
To unlock: Press UNLOCK (2) fordrivers door, hazard warninglights will flash twice, press againwithin 5 secondsfor all other doorsPanic alarm: Press (3); horn sounds,parking lights flash and illuminatedentry system turns on; press anybutton on transmitter to stop
After unlocking with the transmitter,all doors or the liftgate will auto-matically lock if a door or the liftgateisnot opened within about 30 seconds
Instrument panel lighting
With headlights on:To brighten/dimturn thumbwheelup/down
Headlights/parkinglights ON, ignition keymust be ON:Illumination changesbrightnesswhen dimmerswitch** (4) is pressed
Wit h headlight s OFF, key ON:Press instrument cluster dimmerselect button (4) to selectbetween 5 brightness settingsfor instrument cluster
Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel leverPull lever (5) down to unlockcolumn, position tilt angle andlength of steering column position
Tip: Telescopic function allowssteering wheel to be adjustedcloser or farther according todrivers reach
WARNING: Do not adjuststeering-wheel while driving
Passenger air bagdeactivationindicator lightFront air bag deactivation indicatorlight provides current status of
front passenger air bag andpretensioner system
If total seated weight on frontpassenger seat is less thanapproximately 66 lb., frontpassenger air bag deactivationindicator light illuminates,air bag/pretensioner will notdeploy/activate in an accident
If the total seated weightisgreater than approximately66 lb., light does not illuminate,and the air bag/pretensioner willdeploy/activate in an appropriateaccident, see OwnersM anualfor additional information on thisfeature and the air bag system
Getting
Started
GettingStarted
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 4page 5
LOCK
UNLOCK
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2
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5
* If equipped
* * If equipped with black-out meter See O wners M anual
TPMS Tire PressureMonitoring System*Warning light illuminates for afew seconds after ignition is on
If tire pressure istoo high or toolow, or tire temperature is toohigh warning light will illuminateand beeper will sound
HID headlightsleveling switchAdjusts headlightangle to compensatefor weight ofpassengersand cargo,see OwnersM anual
Fuel filler doorLocated onpassenger side
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GETTI NG STARTED
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Turn signal/lightingcontrol l ever
OFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking anddashboard lights on: Rotateknob (1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboardand headlights on: Rotateknob (1) to second notch
High beamson/off: Pushforward/pull back to detent
To flash high beams: Pull backslightly and release
Turn signals right/left: movelever up/down
= Fog lights* on: Rotate (2);functions only with headlightlow beams on
Tip: Headlights switch off,parking lights remain on, iflights are left on and switch isin lock position or key removed
REAR
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OFF SET
ACCEL
C A N CE L S E T
COAST
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Wiper/washer control leverSingle wipe: Push lever (1) upWasher: Pull back, alsooperates wipersIntermittent wiper: O ne click downNormal wiper speed: Two clicksdownHigh-speed wiper: Three clicks down
Rear w indow wiper/washer(5-Door only)To activate rear interval wiper:Rotate knob (2) up to INT
To activate rear normal speedwiper: Rotate knob (2) up to O N
To activate rear washer: Rotateknob (1) to and release
Cruise control*O perates above 19 mphPress M A IN (1) to turn systemon/off
To set speed: Accelerate to desiredspeed and press SET/CO AST (3)
To accelerate: Press and holdRESUM E/AC CEL (2); releasebutton at desired speed
Getting
Started
GettingStarted
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 6page 7
To decelerate: Press andhold SET/CO AST (3); releasebutton at desired speed
Incremental acceleration: Pressandrelease (2); each tap = plus 1 mphIncremental deceleration: Pressandrelease (3); each tap = minus1 mphTo cancel: PressCANC EL (4) orM AIN (1); tap brake pedal ordepressclutch pedal*
Steering-wheel audiocontrolsTo increase (+) /decrease (-)volume: Press(1)Radio: Press (2) to selectpreset stations
Cassette/CD/M D: Press (2) toselect next selection/trackPress (3) to select A M , FM 1,FM 2, Tape, C D and M D modePress (4) to mute
* If equipped
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I NSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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WARNI NGLI GHTS
Cruise control on* ,see Getting Started
Cruise control mainpower on* , see Getting Started
TPM S Tire Pressu reM onitoring System* ,see Getting Started
Tur n si gnal s/hazardwarning on
High beams on
Engine oil-pressurewarning lightStop car when safe and turnoff engine; check oil level
Brake systemParking brake on/low brake fluid
Always fasten seat belts
Security indicator light*
GAUGES1. Fuel gauge
14.5-gallon/55-liter tank(2.0L and 2.3L engines)
2. Engine coolanttemperature gaugeStop car if above normal range,turn off engine, let vehicle cool;check coolant level when safe
Lights on
Charging systemwarning lightCharging system malfunction;dealer inspection required
Air bag/front seat beltpretensioner systemIf light flashesor stayson, the airbags/front seat belt pretensionersmay not operate in an accident;dealer inspection required
Door-ajar
Pow er steeringmalfunctionDealer inspection required if lightremainson
Check engin eDealer inspection required
O Low fuel
3. Speedometer4. Tachometer5. Odometer/Trip m eter6. Odometer/Trip m eter
selectorPress to view odometer; pressagain to reset trip odometerA /B settings
Instrument
Cluster
InstrumentCluster
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Automatictransaxle w arning lightAutomatic transaxle malfunction;
dealer inspection required
Anti-lock BrakeSystem (ABS)*ABS malfunction, normal brakesonly; dealer inspection requiredWhen brak e pedal is pressed,ABS automatically reduceshydraulic pressure to any wheelon the verge of locking upYou may feel a slight pulsingof the brake pedal and hear aclicking noise; this tellsyou theABS is functioning properly;increase pressure on pedalfor maximum brakingTips: Maintain constantpressure on the brake pedalDo not pump the brakes
7. Instrument clusterdimmer select butt on* ,see Getting Started
8. Manual mode gearindicator* (A/T only),Displays current gearposition
* If equipped
CRUISE
MAIN
CRUISE
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LOCKS
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Power w indows*Ignition must be on
A ll windows controlled from thedrivers armrest; passenger doorshave separate switches
1. Drivers window: O ne-touch-down; push down firmly andrelease, window goes downall the way; pull switch backbriefly to stop; presslightly andhold for normal operation
2. Passenger windowswitches: Push downand hold to open, pullback and hold to close
3.Power window lockout switch:Press down until click, onlydrivers window switchesoperate; press again andpassenger window switchesfunction again
Locks
Switches
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AUTO
1
3
2
* If equipped
Dual power mirrors*Ignition must be in AC C or ONTo adjust left/right mirror:Press control switch (1) left/right,pressswitch (2) in direction ofdesired mirror movement
Tip: To lock mirrors inplace, move control switchto center position
ManualmirrorsTo adjust:M ove knob (3)on door
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KeyO perates ignit ion andall locks
Tip: Use key numberplate to purchase a newkey; store in safe placeseparate from vehicle
Remoteentry
system * ,see G ettingStarted
Illuminated entry systemActivatesinterior lightswhen domelight switch set to DOOR position;lights off after drivers door islocked or ignition in O N position
Power doorlocks*
Masterfront doorlockssw itches
To lock/unlock all doors:Press bottom/top of switch (1)To lock doors without key:With door open, press bottomof door lock switch, exit car,close doorsTo unlock: Use key to unlock
driversf ront door, rotate key tocounterclockwise position formore than one second to unlockother doors
Manual door locksLock buttonTo lock: Press front of button(2) toward door handleTo unlock: Pull front of buttonaway from door handle
Childproof locksLocated at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Rotate switch (3)outward using key tip; dooropens from outside only
To cancel: Rotate switch (3)upward using key tip
Tip: Doors can be locked withkey in ignition (chime soundsto alert you to key in ignition)
Unlock
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UNLOCK
LOCK
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I NTERI OR LI GHTS
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AutomaticTransaxle*G earshiftmust be inPark or
Neutral tostart engine;it mustbe in Parkto removeignition key
P = ParkTo move gearshift from Park:Press fi rmly on brak e pedal thenmove the shift lever out of P
R = Reverse
N = NeutralNo gear engaged
D = DriveFor normal driving: Shifts throughfour forward gears automatically
Interior
Lights
Transaxle
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* If equipped
1. Map/reading light switch
Press on/off2. Interior light switchDO OR = light on when door openO N = light always onO FF = light always off
3. Front interior light
4. Rear interior light
5. Sunroof tilt switch*Press rear of switch to tiltrear of sunroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Sunroof slide swit ch*Press rear of switch toopen sunroof
Press front of switch to close
7. Cargo light* (5-Door)
O N = Light always onO FF = Light always off
Cargo light* (4-Door)Light on with trunk openSee Trunk/Cargo Area
Driver/passengercovered visor m irrorsTo accessmirror: Lower visor
OFF
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TILT
SLIDE
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M anual shiftmode*M ove shift leverfrom D to M ;then M to D
for automaticmode
M (Manual)M anual gear selection isachieved by moving shifterback and forwardShift and gear positionindicator located in theinstrument panel, M will beilluminated for manual mode,numeral for gear positionwill be shown below shiftposition indicator
ManualtransaxleDepress clutchpedal to startengine and
change gears
Ignition keyrelease button(M/T only)Press button (1)to remove keyfrom ignition
Tips: Do not shift into1st above 20 mph or clutchfailure could occur
Resting your foot on clutchpedal while driving or usingthe clutch to hold your vehicleat a standstill while waitingon a hill may reduce clutch life
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SEATS
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Seat controls
1. Fore-aft adj ustm entLift lever and hold, slide seat,release lever
2. Raise/lower seatPull/push lever and release
3. Seat back angleTo adjust: Lift and hold lever,lean forward or backwardto tilt seat, release lever
4. Lumbar support adjust-ment* (Drivers seat only)Pull lever forward
5. Head restraintTo raise/lower: Pull up/holdrelease button (6) andpush down
Tip: Side-impact air bags*deploy from outboardside of front seatbacks
WARNINGS: Do not adjustseats while driving
Safety belts must always beworn when vehicle is in motion
Air bags are supplementaland do not replace safetybelt usage
Always wear your safety beltand properly secure children12 and under in the rear seat
Never place rear-facinginfant-safety seat in frontof any air bag, an infant is
in serious danger of beinginjured or killed
If you must install a forward-facing child-safety seat in thefront seating position, movevehicle seat as far back as possible
Seats
Seats
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* If equipped
Shoulder bel theightadjustmentTo raise/lower belt:
Pull button (7),slide up/down,release button
WARNING: Make sureadjuster locks in one ofits positions
Passenger sensingoperationSee Drivers View
PAD indicator on dash will
illuminate when passengerside air bag is deactivated,child-restraint seat with child66 lbs. or less will deactivatefront passenger side air bag/pretensionersee Owners M anual
Dual locking modelap/shoulder belt retractor(front passenger/rearoutboard seat belts only)
Emergency locking mode: Beltlocks only on hard braking/cornering or impacts of about5 mph or higher
Automatic locking mode mustbe used when installing childrestraint seat
To activate: Pull webbing fully outof retractor; belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle beltand allow webbing to retractfully; for complete details seeO wners M anual
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SEATS
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1. Temperat ure cont rolRotate knob to blue for cool,red for warm
2. Air Conditioning*Press to activate/deactivate
Tip: Floor positionand both defrost positions
/ : A/C turns ON, airintake switches to fresh air
3. Fan controlRotate knob right/left toincrease/decrease speed, turnto 0 to shut system off
4. Air Intake ControlPush switch to select
= recirculate inside air;use for maximum heating/cooling or to keep odors out
= fresh air
WARNING: Do not useposition in cold weather;windows will fog andhamper vision
5. Rear w indow defoggerPress to activate/deactivate
Child-safety seatTo install in rear outboardseats: Use dual locking moderetractor seat belts; seeO wners M anual for properinstallation and child seattether and LAT CH systeminstructions
WARNING: Use ageappropriate child restraints,see Owners Manual andstate or province laws
LATCH anchor locations
4-Door (1)5-Door (2)
6. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= defrost, air to windshield
Control positions f ormaximum defrostFan to maximum, temperature tomaximum hot, air flow selectorknob to
Tips: When selected, air isdried when temperature isabove 39FTo prevent moisture buildup,never drive with system offObjects placed under the frontseats may interfere with airflow to the rear
Split fold-downrear seatbacksTo fold: Push release knob (3),
push seatback downTo return and lock: Pushseatback firmly until latched,make sure seatbelts are returnedto original positions
Tip: 4-Door has seatback locksas part of trunk security
Seats
ClimateControls
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MODE
0 4
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A/C
42 5
6 3 1
* If equipped
3
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RADI O/ COMPACT DI SC
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6. SEEK/TRACK/APCRadio: Press toautomatically seek higher/lower frequency
C D: Press to select
next/previous track
Tape: Press toautomatically advance tape tobeginning of next selection/replay selection; to stop thisoperation, press button again
7. LOAD*To load multiple discs: Pressand hold LOA D (7) until beepsound is heard; insert CDwhen In is displayedTo eject disc: Press Eject (13)To eject specific disc: Press andhold Eject (13) until beep soundis heard; within five secondspress the desired traynumber 1-6 (14)
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Audio systems1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotateto increase/decrease volume
2. RPTPress to replay current C D/tape selection
3. Disc up
Press to skip forward tobeginning of next CD
4. Disc dow n
Press to skip back to beginningof previous CD
5. Tune/Auto-Memory displayTune: Rotate counterclockwise/clockwise for lower frequency/higher frequencyRadio: Pressand hold until a beepsound is heard; system auto-matically scans and temporarilystoressix strong stations in eachband; press again to cancel
11. CDPress to play CD
12. Tape* /MD*Press to play M ini -disc Player/cassette tape
13. CD eject butt on
14. Mem ory preset butt onsTo set: Tune to station, pressandhold until beep sound is heard
15. M ini Disc slot*16. Eject button*17. Cassette door*
18. Text/Audio ControlA udio control: Press to selectA LC/BASS/M ID/TREBLE/FADE/BAL/BEEP O N/ILLM O NRotate right/left to adjustselected featureTip: Automatic Level Control(ALC) automatically adjustsaudio volume dependingon vehicle speed
8. FM1/2Press to select betweenFM 1/FM 2 station presetbuttons (14)
9. AMPress to select AM frequencyband
10. CD slot
22. ReversePress to reverse througha track
23. Program Random
Press to enable/cancel
24. ProgramPress to change cassettetape-play direction
25. ClockTo set: With ignition in A CCor O N position, press (25) andhold until beep sounds; 12hr/24 hr will be displayed;press SET (26) to select; press(25) again while selection isflashing: Hr ADJUST displays;press SET (26) to select hr;press (25) when done, dothe same to set minutes
19. Dolby Noise Reduction*Reduces tape noise and hiss;press to activate/deactivate
20. ScanPress to briefly sample nextlistenable selections; functionsin all modes
21. Fast forwardPress to fast forwardthrough a track
Audio
Systems
AudioSystems
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 18page 19
* If equipped For use with cassette tape player,
M D player, or CD changer*
LOAD
CLOCK
SCAN
PROG
RPT
RDM
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TRUNK/ CARGO AREA
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Trunk/
Cargo Area
Trunk/Cargo Area
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Luggagecompartmentinternal safetyreleaseAllows you to escape
should you become locked in trunkSlide illuminated release lever indirection of arrow; lever will glowif it has been exposed to lightLocated on interior trunk lid
MAZDA3 5-Door1. Temp orary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk;to change flat tire: Followinstructions in O wnersM anual
WARNING: Do not exceed50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: Do not use temporaryspare tire for long periodsof time
Tire economy and t ipsCheck pressure at least monthlywhen tires are cold
Tires should be of the samemake, kind and dimension
M aintain correct front-endalignment and tire balance;rotate tires at 7,500-mileintervals; see Owners M anualfor rotation chart
Tire pressureDecal on drivers door providestire pressure information
Tire chains*
Use only SAE C lass S chains;install on front tires as tightlyas possible and re-tightenperiodically; do not use chainson dry roads, aluminum wheels,or with tire pressure monitorsystem, damage may occur,use on steel wheels only
2. Lug wrench
3. Jack
4. Jack handle
5. Cargo light
6. Cargo area cover
7. Cargo securing loops
8. Front tiedow n eyelet
MAZDA3 4-Door
1. Temp orary spare tireStored under panel in trunk;to change flat tire: Followinstructions in O wnersM anual
WARNING: Do not exceed50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: Do not use temporaryspare tire for long periodsof time
2. Lug wrench
3. Jack4. Jack handle
5. Cargo light
6. Cargo securing loops
7. Rear seatback lock(4-Door only)Lock or unlock: M ove lever
8. Front tiedown eyelet
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* If equipped See O wnersM anual
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UNDER HOOD
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Under Hood
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 22page 23
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a levelsurface and engine offunless otherwise stated1. Windshield w asher reservoir
Fill with windshieldwasher fluid
2. Power steering fluidreservoirLevel should be betweenM IN and M AX lines
Break-in periodFirst 600 miles: A void heavybraking and acceleration; drive atvarying road and engine speeds
Tip: Follow the same procedureswith newly overhauled engineor when brakes are replaced
Tip: For additional serviceintervals and complete details,see Owners Manual
3. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between F andL on dipstick; do not fill above F
4. Engine oil f iller capSee O wners M anual forrecommended engine oil viscosity
5. Fuse panelPush latch in, lift cover mustbe between the indicatormarks on the dipstick
Maintenance notes:Rotate ti res every 7,500miles or sooner if neededA. Replace: Engine oil/filterB. Inspect: C ooling system, fuel
lines and hoses, brake lines,hoses and connections,steering operation and linkages,front and rear suspensionand ball joints, drive-shaftdust bootsReplace: Air filter
C. Inspect: D rive belts (tension)D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission systemReplace: Engine coolant
E. Inspect: Engine valve clearanceReplace: Spark plugs
F . Inspect: D isc brakesG. Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoirFill to M AX mark with DOT 3fluid; check with cap on
Tip: Clutch uses samereservoir as brakes
7. Battery
8. Automatic transaxlefluid dipstick*Check with transaxle in park,engine on and at operatingtemperature
9. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between CO LDFILL RANG E indicator marks
WARNING: Never removecoolant reservoir cap whileengine is running or hot;remove only when safe
10. Air filter
11. Hood lat chPull up to release hood
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2.0/2.3-liter Engine
* If equipped See O wners M anual
NORMAL SERVI CE I NTERVALS
5,000 miles
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles A B F G
A
A C E F
A
A B D F
A
A F G
A C
A B F
A
A F
A
A