Traction Control System*; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features ; Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)- Page 14

D R I V I N G T I P S

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Driving

Tips

Quick Tips

2005 Mazda

MPV

page 26
page 27

Break-in period

First 600 miles: Avoid heavy 
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

When brake pedal is pressed, ABS
automatically reduces hydraulic
pressure to any wheel on the
verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of the
brake pedal and hear a clicking noise;
this tells you the ABS is functioning
properly; increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking

Tips: Maintain constant 
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes

Unique driving conditions

†

Every 5,000 miles change oil/
filter, inspect coolant level, 
lights, brake/clutch fluid, tire 
pressure/wear, power steering
fluid, locks/hinges, washer fluid
and rotate tires

Maintenance notes:

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles 
or sooner if needed
Replace cabin air filter once 
every 2 years or 25,000 miles

†

Replace spark plugs every 
100,000 miles (or 60,000 miles
if following the Unique driving
conditions

†

)

Traction Control System*

Automatically controls engine
torque to prevent excessive 
wheel spin at all speeds, 
especially when accelerating 
on slippery surfaces

Tire economy and tips

Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold 
Maintain correct front-end 
alignment and tire balance; rotate
tires at 7,500-mile intervals; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart

Tire pressure

Decal on the edge of the 
driver’s door provides tire 
pressure information

A.

Change: Engine oil/
replace filter
Lubricate: All locks and hinges

B.

Inspect: Disc brakes

C.

Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines 
and hoses, cooling system, 
brake lines, hoses and 
connections, steering 
operation and linkages, 
front suspension ball joints, 
driveshaft dust boots

D.

Replace: Air filter

E .

Inspect: Exhaust system and 
heat shields

F .

Inspect: PCV valve
Change: Engine coolant

Tire chains

†

Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only

Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on front
tires; install as tightly as 
possible and retighten 
after driving 1/4 -1/2 miles;
chains may affect handling
Never exceed 30 mph with 
tire chains

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

N O R M A L   S E R V I C E   I N T E R V A L S

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 C

E

A    

A   B

  D

A    

A   B   C  

F

A    

A   B

E

A   D

A   B C

A  

A   B

A