Mazda Xedos User Manual

Thank you for choosing a Xedos 6.
To help ensure the enjoyable and
trouble-free operation of your new
Xedos 6, we urge you to read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.

When service is necessary, remember that
your Authorised Xedos Dealer
knows your vehicle best and is ready to
help you with all your service and mainte­nance needs.

We assure you of our continuing interest in
your motoring pleasure and
complete satisfaction.

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

FOREWORD

DEFINITIONS used in this Owner’s Manual
“Mazda” means Mazda Motor Corporation, 3-1 Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Hiroshima, Japan.
“Xedos Vehicle” means a Xedos Series motor vehicle manufactured by Mazda
“Authorised Xedos Dealer” means a person authorised by a Mazda Distributor to service Xedos Vehicles or perform repairs as
shown on the Authorised Xedos Dealer List.
“Genuine Xedos Parts” means a spare part authorised by Mazda to be used for Xedos Vehicle.

• Keep this manual in the glove box
as a permanent and convenient
reference.

• Throughout this manual, you will
find WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and
NOTES.
The WARNING!s remind you to be
especially careful to avoid possible
personal injury.
The CAUTIONs are given to prevent
you from making an error that could
damage the vehicle or cause per­sonal injury.
The NOTEs are suggestions that
will help you make full use of your
vehicle.

• The specifications and descriptions
in this manual 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
incurring any obligation. Please
note that this manual applies to all
models in this series and explains
all equipment, including options.
You may therefore find expla­nations for equipment not installed on
your vehicle.

• When you resell your Xedos vehicle
leave this manual in the vehicle.
The next owner will also need the
information.

• Right-hand and left-hand references
in this manual are made as if facing in
the same direction as the vehicle.

• This manual mainly explains the right­hand drive models, though it is ap­plicable to both right-hand and left­hand drive models.

How to Use This Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Your Vehicle at a Glance 1-1

This section shows the location of each control and attachment
of your vehicle

Knowing Your Xedos Vehicle 2-1

This section contains information to fully acquaint the driver with
the vehicle.

Protecting Your Xedos Vehicle 3-1

This section contains information necessary for the safety, care,
and operating economy of the vehicle.

Driving Your Xedos Vehicle 4-1

This section explains starting and driving the vehicle and how
to operate its many controls and attachments.

In Case of Emergency 5-1

This section recommends ways to deal with the most common
emergencies.

1

2

3

4

5

Appearance Care 6-1

This section shows how to maintain the interior and exterior of
the vehicle for pleasant use and longer life.

Maintenance 7-1

This section explains easily executed user maintenance and
scheduled maintenance that is best performed only by an Autho­rised Xedos Dealer.

Customer Information 8-1

This section contains information to help ensure the complete
satisfaction of all owners of Xedos vehicles.

Specifications 9-1

This section contains essential data concerning your new Xedos
vehicle.

Index 10-1

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

7

8

9

10

1-1

1

Your Vehicle at a Glance

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE 1-2

GRAPHIC SYMBOLS 1-8

1-2

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Interior Overview

1-3

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

1-4

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Instrument Panel Overview

*Some models.

1-5

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

*Some models.

1-6

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Luggage Compartment

Doors

*Some models.

1-7

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

1-8

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

LIGHTS

HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM

hEADLIGHT LOW BEAM

POSITION LIGHT

ILLUMINATION

CONTROL

DIRECTION INDICATORS

HAZARD WARNING

FLASHER

BONNET RELEASE

BOOT RELEASE

FUEL

ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE

ENGINE OIL

BATTERY CHARGING

SYSTEM

REAR FOG LIGHT

BRAKE SYSTEM

VENTILATION FAN

AIR RECIRCULATION

FRESH AIR

VENT

VENT-FLOOR

FLOOR

FLOOR-DEFROSTING

DEFROSTING

REAR WINDOW

DEFROSTER

WINDSHIELD

WIPER & WASHER

LIGHTER

HORN

WASHER FLUID

Some of the following symbols are used to
identify controls and displays on your vehicle.

1-9

MEMO

2-1

2

Knowing Your Xedos Vehicle

KEYS

DOORS

WINDOWS

BOOT LID

BONNET

FUEL-FILLER CAP

SEATS

SEAT BELTS

SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVER AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM

STEERING WHEEL

MIRRORS

SUNROOF

INTERIOR LIGHTS

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

2-2
2-3
2-8
2-10
2-12
2-13
2-15
2-20
2-25
2-28
2-29
2-31
2-33
2-34

Your vehicle has two primary keys and a
secondary key.

Operation of each key

When you must leave the key with a
parking attendant:

• Leave the seconday key, which
cannot open the boot lock.

• Use the boot security system
(page 2-11).

The plate attached to the keys has key
code numbers. If you should lose your
keys, these numbers will enable an
Authorised Xedos Dealer to replace them
more easily. Detach the plate and store it
in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You
should also file a copy of the key code
numbers with your important papers.

2-2

KEYS

Keys

Key

Lock Operates

Primary

key

Ye s

Ye s

Ye s

Secondary

key

Ye s

Ye s

No

Ignition switch and
steering column lock

Door locks

Boot lid lock

FROM OUTSIDE
Front door

• Either front door can be locked or un­locked with the key.

• Once a door is unlocked, it may be
opened by lifting a door handle.

NOTE

If the driver’s door is open and you try to
lock it by pushing the lock down, it will au­tomatically pop back up. Be sure to lock the
door with the key.

Rear door

To lock the rear door, depress the door
lock and close the door.

CAUTION
Always remove the ignition key, close
all windows, and lock all doors and the
boot when leaving your vehicle unat­tended.

FROM INSIDE

• To lock the doors, depress the door
lock.

• To unlock, pull the door lock up.

2-3

Door Locks

DOORS

• To open, pull the door handle
rearward.

WARNING!
Never leave children or animals
unattended in the vehicle.

NOTE

Squirt deicer or glycerine into the locks to
keep them from freezing. To open a frozen
lock, try heating the key before inserting it.

DOOR LOCK ILLUMINATION

To assist key insertion at night, a light
inside the door panel illuminated for a
short time after the driver’s door or pas­senger’s door handle has been lifted.

With door lock

All doors can be simultaneously
locked or unlocked by depressing or lifting
the driver’s door lock.
The boot lid can also be unlocked at the
same time.

2-4

DOORS

Power Door Locks

NOTE

Power door locks will not work when the
driver’s door is open.

With key

All doors lock or unlock automatically
when the driver’s or front passenger’s
door is locked from the outside with key.
The boot lid can also be locked or
unlocked at the same time.

Operates the locking and unlocking of all
doors.
Direct the beam toward the centre of the
vehicle.
Push the L switch to lock the doors. To un­lock them, push the U switch. After locking
the doors (with the remote controller) make
sure they are locked.

CAUTION
To avoid damaging the remote con­troller, don’t drop it, keep it dry and
keep it away from heat (such as hot
dashboard) above 60º C (140ºF).

2-5

DOORS

Keyless Entry System*

*some models

NOTE

• The keyless entry system will operate
up to about 5 metres from the centre of

the vehicle, but this may vary because

of local conditions.

• You have 30 seconds to open a door
after unlocking it with the remote unlock
device. After that, all doors automatically
relock.

• This system will not operate when the ig­nition switch is at ACC(I) or LOCK (0) or
when a door is open.

• If the remote controller doesn’t work, in­spect its battery.

Battery Replacement

If the keyless entry system won’t work at nor­mal range in any location, the battery prob­ably needs changing. Consult your
Authorised Xedos Dealer to find the correct
replacement battery for your unit.

1. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove
it.

2. Insert the battery with plus side up.

3. Turn the cap clockwise to reinstall it.

NOTE

If you lose the remote controller, consult your
Authorised Xedos Dealer.

This lock is intended to help prevent children
from accidentally opening the rear doors and
they should be used whenever they are in the
vehicle.

• To lock the rear door so that it cannot be
opened from the inside, slide the child
safety lock to the lock position before
closing the door.

• To open it, lift the door lock and lift the out­side door handle.

2-6

DOORS

Rear Door Child Safety Lock

This panel helps to prevent an unpleasant
shock from static electricity. Open the door
and touch the panel lightly after rising from
the seat.

NOTE

• Only a light touch on the panel is
necessary.

• The amount of static shock depends
mainly on humidity and clothes.

• The panel will have no effect if you first
touch another part of the vehicle body.

2-7

DOORS

Static Electricity Earth

The ignition switch must be in the ON (II)
position for the power windows to oper­ate.

NOTE

The power window can still be operated for
about 5 minutes, after the ignition switch
has been turned to LOCK (0) or ACC (I).
But it cannot be operated once you open
and close a door.

WARNING!
Use caution when closing windows.
Make sure all arms, hands, and oth­er obstructions are safely out of the
way.

MASTER CONTROL/DRIVER’S SIDE

All windows may be opened or closed by
the power window master control on the
driver’s door. Each door’s switch opens
and closes its corresponding window.

To open or close a window, depress the
power window switch.

CAUTION
To prevent the fuse from burning out
and the power window system from be­coming damaged, do not open or close
more than two windows at the same
time.

2-8

WINDOWS

Power Windows

2-9

WINDOWS

One-Touch Power Window
(driver’s window)

When the lower part of the switch is
pushed firmly, the window will move to its
fully open position.

Power Lock Switch

With the power lock switch in the
UNLOCK position, all of the power win­dow switches may be used.

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

WARNING!
Keep the power lock switch in the
LOCK position except when a pow­er window is being operated at a pas­senger’s door. Injury may result from
unintentional window operation.

PASSENGER’S SIDE

Press the lower part of the switch to open
a window.
Press the upper part to close a window.

WARNING!
Do not allow children to play with
the power windows. They may in­jure themselves, perhaps seriously.

• To unlock the boot lid insert the primary
key into the key slot and turn it counter­clockwise. Then return the key to the
centre position and remove it.

NOTE (Power Door Locks)

All doors simultaneously unlock when the
boot lid is unlocked with the primary key.

• To open the boot lid push the key
cylinder.

• To close, use both hands to push the
boot lid down until the lock snaps shut.
Do not slam it. Pull up the boot lid to
make sure it is secure.

WARNING!
To avoid drawing dangerous ex­haust gases into the vehicle, do not
drive with the boot lid open.

• To lock the boot lid insert the primary key
into the key slot and turn it clockwise.
then return the key to the centre position
and remove it.

NOTE (Power Door Locks)

All doors simultaneously lock when the boot
lid is locked with the primary key.

CAUTION
Always lock the boot lid and all doors
when leaving your vehicle unattended.

2-10

BOOT LID

Boot lid

Boot Security System

The security system is provided to safeguard
valuables.
Should it be necessary to leave your vehi­cle with a parking attendant, etc., you may
still protect your valuables by using this system.

To use the boot security system:

1. Lock the rear seat backs (page 2-19).

2. Close the boot lid.

3. Insert the primary key into the key slot.

4. Turn it clockwise and remove it.

NOTE (Power Door Locks)

In this condition, the boot lid cannot be un­locked by the power door locks.

To cancel the boot security system:

1. Insert the primary key into the key slot.

2. Return it to centrew position and remove it.

3. If necessary, unlock the rear seatbacks.

2-11

BOOT LID

1. Pull the release handle to unlatch the
bonnet.

2. Pull the safety catch up and lift the
bonnet.

3. Hold the bonnet open with the support
rod.

Before closing the bonnet, secure the sup­port rod in its clip to prevent it from rattling.

To close the bonnet:

• Check the underbonnet area to make

certain that all filler caps are in place
and that all loose items have been
removed

• Close the bonnet firmly so that it latches
securely. Do not slam it shut.

2-12

BONNET

Bonnet Release

2-13

To open the fuel filler lid, pull up on the re­mote fuel-filler lid release.

• To remove the cap, first turn it counter­clockwise.

• To install the cap, turn it clockwise until
it clicks. This signals that the cap is se­curely tightened.

The removed cap can be placed on the in­side of the fuel-filler lid when refuelling.

FUEL-FILLER CAP

Fuel-Filler Cap Release

2-14

WARNING!

• Fuel may be under pressure. Al­ways remove the fuel cap careful­ly and slowly. If the cap is venting
fuel or if a hissing sound is heard,
wait until the condition stops be­fore removing the cap. If these
precautions are not followed, fuel
may spray out and cause per­sonal injury.

• Fuel vapor can be extrememly haz­ardous. When refuelling, always
stop the engine and never allow
sparks or open flames near the
filler neck.

NOTE

• If the fuel tank cap requires replacement,
use only a Genuine Xedos cap or the
equivalent specified for your vehicle.
An incorrect fuel cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel system or
emission control system. Correct
replacement caps are available at
Authorised Xedos Dealers.

• If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold
weather because the area around it is fro­zen, push or tap lightly on the lid.

CAUTION
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces
of the vehicle. Any type of fuel on paint­ed surfaces may dull or soften paint.

Manual override

If the fual filler lid does not openwith the re­mote fuel-filler release, use the override
release.

The override release is behind the panel in­side the boot on the left side. Remove the
boot side trim, reach into the opening and
pull the filler-lid latch toward the back of the
vehicle.

FUEL-FILLER CAP

2-15

FUEL-FILLER CAP, SEATS

Front Seat AdjustmentFront Seat

WARNING!
To avoid possible injury by sharp
objects, it is advisable to wear pro­tective gloves when attempting to
open the fuel-filler lid manually.

WARNING!

• Do not adjust the driver’s seat
while the vehicle is in motion. Do­ing so could cause loss of con­trol, accident, and personal
injury.

• Rear-seat passengers should not
lean on the back of the front seat
while the vehicle is in motion. A
seat back that is folded forward
even slightly may not lock proper­ly during a sudden stop or a col­lision.

• Do not allow packages or other
objects to interfere with the nor­mal position of a seat back. This
may prevent it from locking in the
event of a sudden stop or col­lision.

SEAT SLIDE

To move the seat forward or backward,
move the lever upward, slide the seat to
the desired position, and release the lever.

CAUTION
Place nothing under a front seat. Loose
objects might interfere with the seat­slide mechanism.

SEAT RECLINER

To change the seat-back angle, lean forward
slightly and raise the lever. Then lean back
to the desired angle and release the lever.
After adjustment, make sure the lever is
returned to its original position; otherwise, the
seat back could unlatch while the vehicle is
in motion, causing the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and thereby suffering
personal injury in the event of a col­lision, do not recline the seat back
more than necessary for comfort.
The seat belts are designed to pro­vide optimum protection when the
front passenger and driver are sit­ting well back and upright in their
seats. During a collision, especially
a front-end collision, the risk of per­sonal injury may increase with the
increasing recline angle of the seat
back because the front passenger
and driver may slide uner the lap
belt and have restraint forces ap­plied directly to their abdominal
areas. Therefore, try to keep the
seat back in a fairly upright position
whenever possible.

HEADREST

• To raise the headrest, pull it up.

• To lower the headrest, press the stop­catch release and press the headrest
down.

2-16

SEATS

2-17

WARNING!

• To reduce the risk of head and
neck injuries, do not operate
the vehicle with the headrest
removed.

• Adjust the top of the headrest so
that it is closest to the top of your
ears (and never behind your neck)
to reduce the chance of injury in
the event of a collision.

Headrest angle (Driver’s Seat)*

To adjust headrest angle, apply pressure to
the top of the headrest.

CUSHION TILT (Driver’s Seat)

The seat cushion angle can be adjusted by
rotating the dial.

SEATS

*Some models.

2-18

The front seats are electrically heated by
turning on the respective switch with the ig­nition switch ON (II). The thermostat regulates
the seat temperature by turning the current
on and off.

WARNING!

• If the rear seat back is not securely
latched, passengers and objects
could be thrown forward and in­jury could occur in the event of a
sudden stop or collision.

• To avoid the possibility of burns,
do not remove the carpet in the
cargo area. Emission controls be­neath this area generate high ex­haust temperatures.

• Luggage and other cargo should
not be piled higher than the seat
backs because they may become
projectiles during a sudden stop
or collision.

• To help prevent injury in the
event of sudden acceleration, a
quick stop, or a collision, pas­sengers should not ride in the
cargo area or sit or recline on
folded seat backs while the vehi­cle is in motion.

• Do not allow children around fold­ed sat backs to avoid their being
trapped inside the boot.

CAUTION
When resetting the seat back to the up­right position, make sure it is securely
latched by pushing it forward and
rearward.

SEATS

Seat Warmer*

Rear Seat

*Some models.

SPLIT-FOLDING SEAT

The rear-seat backs fold forward to increase
the size of the boot.

• Push the button to unlock the seat back,
then fold it forward and down.

• To raise the seat back, lift it and push it
firmly into place.

The split-folding seat is lockable from inside
the boot.
If you must leave the vehicle with someone,
you may protect valuables by locking the
rear seat back and boot lid. Surrender only
the seconday key. This key will operate only
the door locks and ignition switch.
To lock or unlock the seat backs, move the
lever in the direction of the arrow.

2-19

SEATS

Rear Seat Adjustment

*Some models.

2-20

To help decrease the possibility or severity
of injury during accidents and sudden stops,
we recommend that the driver and pas­sengers be properly restrained at all times
by using the seat belts provided. The lap­shoulder belts have retractors with inertia
locks.
The retractors keep the belts out of the way
while passengers enter or exit the vehicle.
Inertia locks allow the belts to remain slack
on the passengers for comfort until a de­celeration force occurs (such as a sudden
stop or collision). At that time the belts will
automatically lock in position, and you and
your passengers will be restrained.

WARNING!

• Lap/shoulder-belt assemblies
maybe damaged when subjected
to stress.
Replace all belts, retractors, and
hardware in use during any colli­sion except a minor one.
Replace all restraint systems and
properly repair all anchorages in
areas damaged by a collision.

• Passengers should not be al­lowed to ride in the cargo area of
a vehicle. Persons not riding in a
seat with a fastened seat belt are
much more likely to suffer serious
bodily injury during a collision.

WARNING!

• Never wear the shoulder belt un­der the arm

• Never swing it around your neck and
over the inside shoulder.

• Never use a single belt for more
than one person at a time.

• Be sure the lap portion of the belt
is fitted snugly around the hips,
not the waist.

• Use the shoulder belt on the out­side shoulder only.

Failure to follow these precautions
could increase the chance and
severity of injury.

NOTE

If the belt locks when being pulled out, re­wind it completely into the retractor then
pull it out to the desired length.

SEAT BELTS

Seat Belt Restraint System

2-21

To fasten seat belt

1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

3. Insert the tongue plate into the open end
of the buckle until a click is heard, indicat­ing the belt is locked.

Position the lap belt across your lap as LOW
ON THE HIPS as possible to reduce the risk
of sliding under it during an accident. Ad­just the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling it. The
belt retractor is designed to take up excess
webbing automatically and to maintain ten­sion on the belt.

To unfasten seat belt

Depress the button on the buckle.

SEAT BELTS

2-22

Shoulder belt adjuster

This adjusts the shoulder belt angle to five
positions for a more comfortable fit. To ad­just, simply push the button and move to
the desired position, and then release the
button.

CAUTION
Make sure that the belt is positioned
across your shoulder near your neck,
not on your neck or upper arm. Failure
to do so could reduce the amount of pro­tection in an accident and increase the
chance of injury.

SEAT-BELT WARNING LIGHT/BEEP

When you turn the ignition switch ON (II) with­out first having fastened driver’s seat, a warn­ing light will come on and a beep will sound.
(For more detailed information, refer to Warn­ings and indicators on page 4-17.)

SEAT BELTS

Rear Seat Belts

Two kinds of belts are equipped.

• Lap/shoulder belts,
for people who sit next to the side
windows.

• Lap belt,
for people who sit in the centre of the

rear

seat.

WARNING!

• Never wear the shoulder belt un­der the arm

• Never swing it around your neck and
over the inside shoulder.

• Never use a single belt for more
than one person at a time.

• Be sure the lap portion of the belt
is fitted snugly around the hips,
not the waist.

• Use the shoulder belt on the out­side shoulder only.

Failure to follow these precautions
could increase the chance and
severity of injury.

NOTE

If the belt locks when being pulled out, re­wind it completely into the retractor then
pull it out to the desired length.

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Lap/shoulder belt
To fasten:

1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

3. Insert the tongue plate into the open end
of the buckle until a click is heard, indicat­ing the belt is locked.

To unfasten:

Depress the button on the buckle.

Position the lap belt across your lap as LOW
ON THE HIPS as possible to reduce the risk
of sliding under it during an accident.
Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling it.
The belt retractor is designed to take up ex­cess webbing automatically and to maintain
tension on the belt.

Lap Belt
To fasten:

1. Grasp the buckle end.

2. Insert the tongue plate into the open end
of the buckle until a click is heard, indicat­ing the belt is locked. Make sure the belt
is not twisted.

SEAT BELTS

2-24

3. If necessary, lengthen or shorten the belt.
To adjust, hold the tongue at right angles
to the webbing and pull to lengthen, or
pull the loose end of the belt webbing to
shorten.

To unfasten:

Depress the button on the buckle.

Position the lap belt across your lap as LOW
ON THE HIPS as possible.

WARNING!
Be sure the lap belt is fitted snugly
around the hips, not on the waist.
Failure to do so may increase the
chance of injury in the event of a col­lision.

To gain maximum effectiveness from the
seat-belt system, follow these suggestions:

• Use the belts at all times-even on short
trips.

• Never use the same belt for more than
one person at a time.

• Keep sharp edges and damaging objects
away from the belts and other parts of the
restraint system.

• Periodically inspect belt webbing, an­chors, buckles and all other parts for
signs of wear, damage, and weakness.
Replace questionable parts immediately.

• To clean the belt webbing, use any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery and carpets; follow the instruc­tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or redye the webbing because
this may weaken it.

• No modifications or additions should be
made by the user.

• After wearing a seat belt, make sure it is
not caught on the adjusting levers or
elsewhere.

SEAT BELTS

Proper Use and Care of the
Seat-Belt System

2-25

WARNING!
All seat-belt assemblies, including
retractors and attaching harness,
should be inspected after any colli­sion. We recommend that all seat­belt assemblies in use during a col­lision be replaced unless the colli­sion was minor and the seat belts
show no damage and continue to
operate properly. Seat-belst assem­blies not in use during a collision
should also be inspected and
replaced if damage or improper
operation is noted.

The Supplemental Driver Air Bag Restraint
System is designed to provide protection for
the driver in a frontal accident in addition
to that provided to the driver by the three­point seat belt system. However, the Sup­plemental Air Bag Restraint System
is not designed to deploy in any accident ex­cept a moderate to severe frontal collision,
and is not designed to assist the driver in a
side impact, rear impact, or roll-over acci­dent. Seat belts, whixh are designed to help
decrease the possibility or severity of injury
in accidents or sudden stops, must be used
to obtain the best ocupant protection of
which the vehicle is capable. We recom-

mend the use of seat belts by all vehi­cle occupants to reduce the risk of injury
in an accident. Use of a seat belt by the

driver is particularly important to keep the
driver in the proper position for maximum air
bag protection.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The Supplemental Driver Air Bag Restraint
System consists of two basic sub-systems:
the driver air bag system, with the inflator
and air bag; and the electrical system, in­cluding crash sensors and diagnostic mod­ule. The air bag is mounted in the centre of
the steering wheel, but is designed to stay
out of sight until activated by a moderate to
severe frontal collision.

WARNING!
To avoid any accidental activation of
the system or rendering the system
inoperative, which may result in

SEAT BELTS, SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVER AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Supplemental Driver Air Bag
Restraint System*

*Some models.

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SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVER AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM

serious injury, no modifications
should be made to any components
or wiring of the Supplemental Driv­er Air Bag Restraint System as illus­trated. This includes the installation
of additional trim material, or
badges or similar items over the
steering wheel hub and installation
of additional electrical/electronic
equipment on or near Supplemental
Driver Air Bag Restraint System
components and/or wiring.

The Supplemental Driver Air Bag Restraint
System is designed to rapidly inflate after
receiving a signal from the crash sensors.
Upon inflation, the rubber coated nylon bag
helps prevent the driver’s face and chest
from striking the steering wheel or wind­shield, supplementing the restraint provid­ed by the seat belt. The bag then rapidly
deflates.

NOTE

During a severe frontal impact, a sudden,
fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and
a small quantity of smaoke will be released,
neither of which is injurios. The smoke does
not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

The air bag is designed to function on a one­time-only basis. In the event that the air bag
is deployed, the air bag module will not

function again and must be replaced.

Only Authorised Xedos Dealers should re­pair or replace the system.
Please contact an Authorised Xedos Dealer.

WARNING!
If the vehicle has been in a collision
that was not great enough to acti­vate the Supplemental Driver Air
Bag Restraint System, a careful in­spection should be made to check
for deformation of the parts on
which the sensors are mounted, and
repairs must be made if necessary.
See you Authorised Xedos Dealer;
otherwise the Supplemental Driver
Airbag Restraint System may not
function properly in the event of an
accident.

DRIVER INFORMATION FEATURES

A diagnostic module continually monitors the
readiness of the Supplemental Driver Airbag
Restraint System. Monitoring begins when
the ignition swith is turned to ON (II) and
continues when the vehicle is being driven.
The following components are monitored by
the supplmental driver air bag restraint sys­tem warning light or beep.

• Crash sensors

• Backup battery

• Air bag module

• Diagnostic module

• Related wiring

• Warning light

Supplemental Driver Air Bag Restraint
System warning light

If the Supplemental Driver Air Bag Restraint
System is operating properly, the warning
light comes ON when turning the ignition
switch ON (II) or after cranking the engine,
then goes out after approximately 6 sec­onds. A system malfunction is indicated by
the flashing or continuous illumination of the
warning light or failure of the light to turn on.
If the warning light fails to light, or stays on
continuously or flashes, the Supplemental
Driver Air Bag Restraint System is in need
of service and should be taken to your
nearest Authorised Xedos Dealer as soon

as possible. Unless serviced, the Sup­plemental Driver Air Bag Restraint System
may not function properly in the event of an
accident.

Supplemental Driver Air Bag Restraint
System warning beep

The Supplemental Driver Air Bag Restraint
System warning light is the prime means of
determining the air bag system condition.
However, a series of beeps will be heard if
the warning light is out and malfunction oc­curs in the system. This also means that the
Supplemental Driver Air BAg Restraint Sys­tem is in need of service. See your Autho­rised Xedos Dealer as soon as possible. The
beeps will repeat each time the ignition is
turned to ON(II) until the cause of
the light outage is rectified. Unless serv­iced, the Supplemetal Driver Air Bag Re­straint System may not function properly in
the event of an accident.

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SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVER AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM

WARNING!

• Do not attempt any self-servicing
of the Supplemental Driver Air
Bag Restraint System; tampering
could cause activation of the
system and the risk of personal
injury. For servicing of the Sup­plemental Air Bag System, see your
Authorised Xedos Dealer.

• Please refer to safety instructions
available at an Authorised Xedos
Dealer when the air bag module
is disposed or youe vehicle is
scrapped. Failure to follow these
instructions could increase the
risk of personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

The Supplemental Driver Air Bag Restraint
System is maintenance free. But in the event
of a malfunction indicated by any of the fol­lowing, the vehicle should be taken promptly
to your nearest Authorised Xedos Dealer to
have the system checked. Unless checked
and repaired, theSupplemental Driver Air
Bag Restraint System will not function reli­ably:

• Flashing of the warning light.

• Continuous illumination of the warning
light.

• Failure of the warning light to illuminate,
when the ignition switch is turned to
ON(II) and warning beeps sound.

• The air bag has been inflated.

NOTE

When you sell the vehicle we urge you to
give notice to the subsequent owner that it
is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Air
Bag Restraint System by alerting him to the
applicable section in the Owner’s Manual.

To change the steering wheel angle, pull
down the lock release, adjust the steering
wheel to the desired angle then push up the
lock-release lever to lock the steering
column.

WARNING!
Never adjust the tilt position of the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion.
After adjusting, push up and down
against the steering wheel to be cer­tain it is locked in position.

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SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVER AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM, STEERING WHEEL

Tilt Steering

Push the pad to sound the horn. Check the
horn regularly for proper operation.

Be sure to adjust any mirror angles before
driving.

WARNING!
If the outside mirrors are convex,
objects seen in the mirror are closer than
they appear.
The mirror should be used careful­ly to estimate distances of following
vehicles when changing lanes.
Use your inside mirror to determine
the size and distance of objects
seen in the convex mirror.

CAUTION
Do not scrape ice off the mirror face; this
may damage the surface of the glass. If
ice should restrict movement of the mir­ror, do not force the mirror to adjust it.
To remove ice, use a deicer (spray or
blower for example), sponge, or soft
cloth.

This switch controls the adjustments for both
right and left outside mirrors. To adjust the
position of either mirror:

1. Move the selector switch to the right or
left to activate the adjusting mechanism
for the corresponding mirror.

2. Adjust the mirror angle by depressing the
appropriate perimeter switch.

NOTE

Return the selector switch to the OFF (centre)
position when not in use.

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STEERING WHEEL, MIRRORS

CAUTION
The mirrors stop moving when they
reach the maximum adjusting angles,
but the motor continues rotating while
the switch is on. Do not leave the switch
on unnecessarily.

The rear window defroster switch also con­trols the mirror defrosters.
(Refer to page 4-25.)

Adjust the mirror to centre on the view
through the rear window. Make this adjust­ment while the day/night lever is in the day
position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to reduce
glare from the headlights of vehicle behind
you during night driving.

NOTE

Remember that you lose some rearview clar­ity in the night position.

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MIRRORS

Mirror Defroster*

Day/Night Mirror

*Some models.

WARNING!
Do not put large objects on the flat
area behind the rear seat or pile lug­gage or other cargo higher than the
seat backs because they may ob­scure vision and could become dan­gerous projectiles during a sudden
stop or collision.

The sunroof may be opened or closed elec­trically. Power operation works only with the
ignition switch in the ON(II) position.

• To open, press the rear end of the slide
switch on the right of the overhead con­sole. The sunroof can be opened to any
position desired by pressing and releas­ing this switch.

• To close, press the opposite end of the
switch.

The sunroof may also be tilted open. The
rear of the sunroof will raise to provide ad­ditional ventilation.

• To open thesunroof to the tilted position,
Push the rear end of the tilt switch.

• To close, push the opposite end.

WARNING!

• Do not extend anything, especial­ly head and hands, through the
open sunroof while the vehicle is
in motion.

• When closing the sunroof, keep
everything, especially head and
hands, clear of the opening.

NOTE

• Make sure the sunroof is fully closed
when leaving the vehicle unattended.

• Periodically remove any dirt that may
have accumulated on the guide rail.

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MIRRORS, SUNROOF

Sunroof*

*Some models.

SUNSHADE

The sunshade can be opened by hand while
the glass sunroof remains closed.
When the glass sunroof is opened, the sun­shade also opens.
The sunshade cannot be closed while the
sunroof remains open.
Close the sunroof; the sunshade may then
be close by hand.

CAUTION
The sunshade does not tilt. Do not push
on the sunshade. it may cause damage.

MANUAL OVERRIDE

If the sunroof will not operate by the
switches, it can be opened or closed manu­ally withthe emergency hadle (allen
wrench) furnished in the glove box.

Turn it counterclockwise to open and clock­wise to close.

When tilted, turn it counterclockwise to close
and clockwise to open.

Have the system checked by an Authorised
Xedos Dealer as soon as possible.

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SUNROOF

OFF -Lights off.
DOOR -Lights on when a door is open.
ON -Lights on.

NOTE

When the switch is in the door position, the
interior light:

• Comes on for about 15 seconds when
the driver’s door is unlocked, or when the
key is used to unlock the passenger’s
door.

• Comes on for about 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed.

The light goes out if the ignition key is turned
to ON(II), or the driver’s door is locked.

The map lights are switched on or off
individually by pushing the buttons.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS

Interior Light Map Light*

*Some models.

When a door is opened, the courtesy lights
come on automatically.
Closing the door turns them off automatically.

When the boot lid is opened, the boot light
will be turned on automatically.
Closing the boot lid will automatically turn the
light off.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

Courtesy Lights Boot Light

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MEMO

3-1

3

Protecting Your Xedos Vehicle

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

BEFORE DRIVING

RUNNING-IN

ECONOMICAL OPERATION

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

LABEL INFORMATION

3-2
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-4
3-5
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3-2

FUEL REQUIREMENTS, EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Fuel Requirements Engine Exhaust Gas

Precautions
(Carbon Monoxide)

Operating Precautions for
Catalytic Converters

Use only unleaded petrol with an octane rat-
ing of at least 95 (Research Octane Num­ber) conforming to DIN 51 607.
You may use unleaded petrol with an octane
rating of at least 90 (Research Octane Num­ber) at slightly reduced performance.

WARNING!
Never use leaded petrol in your
Xedos Vehicle if it has a catalytic
converter. The lead will accumulate
on the oxygen sensor and the cata­lyst within the converter. This will
result in a malfunction of the emis­sion control system, causing poor
performance.
If you believe the engine is not func­tioning properly, consult an Autho­rised Xedos Dealer as soon as possible.

Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Though colourless and odour­less, it is dangerous, even lethal, if inhaled.

• Carbon monoxide can be present with
other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately by an Authorised
Xedos dealer. Do not drive with exhaust
fumes present,but if you must, do so only
with all windows fully open.

• Do not operate the engine in confined or
closed areas (such as garages) any more
than is necessary to move the vehi­cle to and from the area.

• When the vehicle is stopped in an uncon­fined area for more than a short time with
the engine running, adjust the heating or
cooling system to draw outside air into
the vehicle.

• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle
for any length of time with the engine
running.

Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con­verter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions must be
observed:

• Use only UNLEADED FUEL

• Do not park the vehicle over or near flam­mable objects, such as dry grass. Under
certain conditions, they could be ignited
by a hot exhaust system.

• Do not operate the vehicle when there are
signs of engine malfunction, such as mis­fire or other noticeable loss of per­formance.

• Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Ex­amples of misuse are coasting with the
ignition off and descending steep grades
in gear with the ignition off.

• Do not operate the engine at high idle
speeds for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).

• Do not modify or tamper with any part of
the engine or emission control system. All
inspections and adjustments must be
made by a qualified technician.

Failure to observe the above precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic con­verter and to your vehicle.

BEFORE ENTERING VEHICLE

• Be sure that all windows, outside mir­ror(s), and outside lights are clean.

• Check the condition of the tyres.

• Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.

• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.

Necessary inspections

Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine cool­ant, brake/clutch fluid, and washer fluid,
should be checked daily, weekly, or when­ever you refuel, depending on the fluid. Fur­ther details are provided in Maintenance,
Section 7.

BEFORE STARTING

• Close all doors.

• Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.

• Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.

• Fasten seat belts of occupied seats.

• Be sure that all lights work.

• check all gauges.

• Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON(II) position.

• Release the parking brake and make
sure the (parking*) brake warning light
goes out.

For safe operation, be sure that you are
familiar with your vehicle and its equipment.

*Left hand drive models

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, BEFORE DRIVING

No special running-in period is needed. But
by following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000km (600 miles), you may add to
the performance, economy, and life of your
vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies,
to allow the brakes to seat properly.

• Avoid full-throttle starts.

Your vehicle’s fuel economy is mainly de­pendent on your style of driving: how you
drive, where you drive, and when you drive.
These have an effect on how many kilome­tres (miles) you can get from a litre (gallon)
of fuel. To operate your vehicle as econom­ically as possible, use the following driving
suggestions to help save money in both fuel
and repairs:

• Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once the
engine is running smoothly, begin driving­but gently. Remember, though,
that on cold days, warm-up may take a
little longer.

• Save fuel by avoiding fast starts.

• Keep the engine in tune and follow the
recommended periodic maintenance
schedule. This will increase the life of all
parts and lower operating costs.

• Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.

• Slow down when driving on rough roads.

• For longer tyre life and better fual econ­omy, always keep the tyres inflated to the
correct pressures.

• Maintain a safe distance from other vehi­cles to avoid sudden stops. This will re­duce wear on brake linings and pads and
save fuel because extra fuel is required
to accelerate back to driving speed.

• Do not carry unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.

• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. this can cause needless
wear, possible damage to the brakes,
and poor fuel economy.

• Improper wheel alignment cause the
tyres to roll at excessive angles, which
results in faster tyre wear. It takes more
power to overcome this improper align­ment, which wastes fuel.

• Open windows at high speeds can less­en fuel economy.

• Fuel economy is less in cross winds and
headwinds. To help offset some of this
loss, slow down when driving in these
conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating condi­tion is important for both economy and safe­ty. Therefore, have an Authorised Xedos
Dealer perform scheduled inspections and

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RUNNING IN, ECONOMICAL OPERATION

maintenance.

CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast down
hills. The power steering and power
brakes will not function without the en­gine running. Instead, downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine braking
effect.

When hazardous driving is encountered be­cause of water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or
similar hazard, follow these suggestions.

• Drive cautiously and allow extra distance
for braking.

• Avoid sudden movements in braking or
steering.

• When braking, depress the brake pedal
with a light up-and-down motion until the
vehicle is stopped.

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use sec­ond gear and accelerate slowly. Low
gear may be used, if necessary. Acceler­ate slowly to avoid spinning the front
wheels.

• Use sand, rock salt, tyre chains or other
nonslip material under the fromnt wheels
to provide traction when stalled in ice,
snow, or mud.

WARNING!
On slippery surfaces, do not down­shift inot 1 (First) with a manual
transaxle or, L (Low) with an auto­matic transaxle.
This may cause skidding.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on front wheels.

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ECONOMICAL OPERATION, SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous Driving

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free
it from snow, sand, or mud, move the selec­tor lever of an automatic transaxle from D
(Drive) to R (Reverse) in a repeat pattern
while depressing the accelerator gently. With
a manual transaxle, move the shift lever back
and forth from 1 (First) to R (Reverse). Do
not race the engine. if you are still stuck af­ter a couple of minutes of rocking, have the ve­hicle pulled out to avoid engine overheating
and possible danage to the transaxle.

CAUTION
Prolonged rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle damage or fail­ure, and tyre damage.

WARNING!
Do not spin the wheels too much,
because increased wear and dam­age to the drive components may
result.

• We recommend that you carry emergen­cy equipment. Some things you might in­clude are tyre chains, a window scraper,
a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small shov­el and jump leads.

• Make sure you have sufficient ethylene­glycol coolant in the radiator.

• Check the battery condition and cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity
of any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough winter starting power.

• Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suit­able for cold weather.

• Check the ignition system for loose con­nections and damage.

• Use antifreeze-formulated washer fluid.
(Do not use engine coolant antifreeze.)

• Do not use the parking brake when it
might freeze. When parking, shift to P
(Park) with on an automatic transaxle,and
to 1 (First) or R (Reverse) on a manual
transaxle and block the rear wheels.

SNOW TYRES
When snow tyres are used, select the
size and construction specified on the
tyre pressure label. It is strongly recom­mended that snow tyres be used on all
four wheels, or ppor handling may re­sult. Please also note the inflation pressure

recommended from the tyre maker.

WARNING!
Snow tyres should be equivalent in size
and type to the vehicle’s stan­dard tyres. Otherwise, the safety
and handling of your vehicle may be
affected.

NOTE

Do not install studded tyres without first
checking local regulations fpr possible res­trictions.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Rocking the Vehicle Winter Driving

TYRE CHAINS
Tyre Chain Selection

Regulations regarding the use of tyre chains
vary according to location or type of road.
so always check them before installing
chains.

Chain installation

When installing chains on your tyres, care­fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
The chain bands will scratch the wheel
covers. Remove the covers before installing
the chains.
Install the chains on the front tyres as tightly
as possible. The use of chains on the rear
tyres is not recommended. Retighten the
chains after driving 0.5-1.0km (1/4-1/2
mile.)

CAUTION

• The use of chains may adversely af­fect vehicle handling.

• Do not exceed 50km/h (30mph) or
the chain manufacturer’s recom­mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.

• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.

• Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
braking.

Avoid driving through flooded areas unless
you are sure the water is no higher than the
bottom of the wheel rims. Drive through any
water slowly. Allow adequate stopping dis­tance because wet brakes do not grip well.
After driving through water, dry the brakes
by gently applying them several times while
the vehicle is moving slowly.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Driving in Flooded Areas

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LABEL INFORMATION

Label Information

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LABEL INFORMATION

*Some models.