2008 Mazda 5 Owners Manual

A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that’s the place to go. Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service. We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download. Years covered by this manual: 2008.

Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation. Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer vehicles. Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda’s genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth’s ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Perchlorate Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, .] may contain Perchlorate Material­ Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. 2007 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan Sep. 2007(Print1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner’s manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. The symbol below in this manual means “Do not do this ” or “Do not let this happen “. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle. The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual. You’ll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored. Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Index 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview 1-2 Exterior Overview . 1-4 1-1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview 1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Power window switches page 3-13 Lighting control . page 5-45 Turn and lane-change signals page 5-48 Instrument cluster page 5-28 Air bags . page 2-39 Wiper and washer lever . page 5-49 Hazard warning flasher switch page 5-54 Information display page 6-64 Audio system . page 6-17 Climate control system page 6-2 Glove box page 6-69 Rear ventilation system . page 6-16 Cup holder . page 6-67 Parking brake . page 5-6 MT shift lever page 5-9 AT shift lever (Sport AT) . page 5-11 Ignition switch . page 5-2 Steering column release lever page 3-25 Hood release handle page 3-17 Outside mirror switch page 3-25 Power window lock switch page 3-15 Interior light . page 6-62 Seat belts page 2-14 Sunvisor . page 6-62 Map light . page 6-63 Rearview mirror . page 3-26 Vanity mirror page 6-62 Front seats page 2-2 Second-row seat . page 2-6 Third-row seat page 2-11 Navigation system (if equipped) Refer to the separate manual The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-3 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview 1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear window defroster . page 5-53 Rear wiper blade page 8-28 Light bulbs . page 8-36 Liftgate . page 3-11 Antenna . page 6-17 Fuel-filler lid page 3-15 Sliding doors page 3-9 Power windows . page 3-13 Outside mirror page 3-25 Child safety locks page 3-10 Tires . page 8-32 Hood page 3-17 Windshield wiper blades page 8-26 Moonroof.

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