Auxiliary jack inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
g. Auxiliary jack/USB port.
3. Connect a commercially-available plug to the auxiliary jack/USB port.

4. Verify that the continuity between the auxiliary jack/USB port terminals is as indicated in the table.

If not as indicated in the table, replace the auxiliary jack/USB port.
USB port inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
g. Auxiliary jack/USB port.
3. Insert the pins to positions UA', UB', UC', and UD' shown in the figure from the side of the USB device insertion area for the auxiliary jack/USB port, and verify the continuity at the insertion side and terminal side of the USB device.

4. Verify that the continuity at the insertion side and terminal side of the USB device is as indicated in the table.
NOTE:
When inspecting the USB device insertion side, touch it with a paper clip or similar thin pin without directly inserting a tester into the terminals.

If not as indicated in the table, replace the auxiliary jack/USB port.
Auxiliary Jack/Usb Port
Auxiliary Jack/Usb Port Removal/InstallationMap Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the map light terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction,
replace the map light.
4. ...
Clock Spring Adjustment
NOTE:
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock
spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if over–wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock
spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until i ...
Towing
Trailer Towing
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing rec ...