Mazda 1978 GLC Instructions for use

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Important Instructions for Owner and Driver
Description. Maintenance and Servicing
MazdaGLC
© 1977 TOYO KOGYO CO,, LTD,
PRINTED, IN JAPAN AUG" '77

WELCOME TO MAZDA ............ .
Your Mazda dealer and the Mazda organization
thank you for choosing our product, and we
want you to be pleased with it in every way.
We urge you to read this manual carefully and
follow
the recommendations listed to help
assure enjoyable, and troublefree operation of
your vehicle -and you keep it in the glovebox
as a permanent part
of your Mazda for con·
venient reference.
When it comes
to service, remember that your
Mazda dealer knows
your vehicle best and is
vitally interested in your complete satisfaction.
He is anxious to help you with all of your
ma intenance and service needs.
Shou Id you have a question that has not been
handled
to your satisfaction, take the steps
presented
in the separate warranty and service
book under the heading, "Customer Assistance".
Toyo Kogyo CO.,Ltd.
HIROSHIMA . JAPAN
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The specifications and de sc riptions contained in this
manual were accurate at. the time they were approved
for printing. Since improve ment is a constant goal at
Mazda,
we reserve the right to make changes at any
time
without notice and without incurri ng any obli-
gation.
It should be noted that some explanations ar e not
applicable to locally installed equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
section page
1. Important Preliminary Information ...................... 1-1
2. Before Driving Your Mazda ........................... 2-1
3. Instruments and Controls ............................ . 3-1
4. Starting and Operating ............................... · 4-1
5. Special and Emergency
5-1
6.
Operating Conditions .............................. .
Appearance Care
.................................... 6-1
7. Maintenance Information .............................. 7-1
8. Consumer Information ................................ 8-1
9. Specification and Service Data........ .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9-1
10. Alphabetical Index .......... . ...................... 10-1
Note: Please note that references to right· or left-hand in this manual are made
when viewing the car from the rear.
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1_ IMPORTANT PRELIMNARY INFORMATION
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Following a few simple precautions for the first few
handfed miles can add to the future performance,
economy and long life of your car.
• Do not race the engine.
• Drive at varying speeds, trying not to "strain" the
engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies.
This will allow the brakes to seat properly.
After 2,000 miles of driving, your vehicle's first
maintenance should be performed at your Mazda dealer.
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WARRANTIES
Please refer to the separate warranty and service book,
as furnished with each Mazda vehicle for details.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your new Mazda is designed to operate only on
UNLEADED GASOLINE of approximately 91 Research
Octane or higher when the engine is adjusted to
factory recommended specifications. The gasoline
should also have a Motor Octane of at least 83 .
Unleaded gasoline
is essential for proper emission
control system operation, and it will minimize spark
plug fouling.
Caution:
Never use fuel system cleaning agents
added to the fuel
tank or added to the carburetor. These materials may
be detrimental to the catalytic converter.
Operation In Foreign Countries
If you plan to drive your vehicle outside the United
States and Canada, check the quality of gasoline
available in area you expect to visit. In some count-
ries are so low in octane rating that excessive knock-
ing and lead fouling of spark plugs may result from
their use.
Also, if leaded fuels are used in vehicle with the
CATALYTIC CONVERTER, it can damage the con-
verter and can cause other related problem.

OPERATING CAUTION
Your Mazda Emission Control System can produce
oonsiderable heat. T0 - avoid problems, please be sure
to observe the following precaution:
Do
not operate or park the vehicle in areas where
flammable materials such as
dry grass may come
into contact with the hot exhaust system.
Under certain weather conditions, these materials
could be ignited by a hot exhaust system.
Failure to observe the above precaution could result
in damage to your vehicle.
CATAL VTIC CONVERTER
The catalytic converter is an emission control device
added
to the exhaust system. The converter has pellets
coated with a catalytic material containing platinum
and palladium. These material stimulate a chemical
reaction
that assists in converting carbon monoxide
(CO) and hydrocarbons (He) into harmless carbon
dioxide
and water vapor.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS FOR CARS
EQUIPPED WITH
CATAL VTIC CONVERTER
To help av oi d overheating the exhaust system and to
maintain catalylic converter performance, the follow-
ing precautions should be observed:
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1. UNLEADED FUEL only must be used.
2.
00 not park the car over or near inflammable
objects such
as dry grass.
3.
00 not operate the vehicle when there are signs
of engine malfunction, such
as engine misfire or
other noticeable loss of performance.
4. Do
not misuse or abuse the vehicle engine.
Examples
of misuse are coasting with ignition off,
going
down steep grades in gear with ignition off
and operating with the
choke knob pulled out
when the engine is already warm.
5. Do
not operate extended high speed idling of the
engine (5 minutes or more) by using the choke when
the engine
is cold.

6. Avoid th e fuel tank from becoming empty.
7. Do not modify or tamper with any part of
the
engine or emission control system. All inspections
and adjus
tments require a qualified technician.
Failure
to observe the above precautions could result
in damages to the catalytic converter and your vehicle.
If
the catalytic converter should begin to overheat,
the heat hazard warning light will come on.
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Heat hazard warning light
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What to do:
1. Reduce speed, park your car in a safe spot where
there are
no flammable materials and turn the engine
off . Wait 5 minutes or more.
2. Check spark plug wire connections. If any
of them
are disconnected, reconnect them properly.
3.
If the spark plug wires are properly connected, have
your author ized Maz da dealer locate and correct
the trouble as soon as possible. Park your car until
the heat hazard warning light goes out and drive
your vehicle to a dealer slowly.
This warning light also comes on when
the ignition
switch
is turned on (as a check of bulb operation),
and should
go out after the engine has been started.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LAWS
Any modification of the original'equipment emissions
control systems prior
to the first sale and registra·
tion of a new vehicle is su bject to penalties under
Federal law in
the United States. Any such modifi-
cations made thereafter may also be subject to penal-
t ie s in some states.

ENGINE EXHAUST GAS CAUTION
(CARBON MONOXIDE)
Engine exhilust gases, though colorless and odorless,
contain carbon monoxide, which is dangerous or even
lethal if inhaled.
1. If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering
the passenger compartment, have the source
located and corrected as soon as possible.
2. If it is necessary to drive under such conditions ,
do so only with all windows fully open.
3. Do not operate the engine in confined areas such as
garages
or other closed areas any more than needed
to move vehicle in or out of area.
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4. When the vehicle is stopped in an unconfined area
with th e engine running for more than a short length
of time, adjust the heating or cooling system to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
REGISTRATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
If you plan to register your Mazda in another countries,
first make sure
that it meets that country's regulations
(e.g. safety standards, air pollution control standards
etc .'.
We advise you to consult us through authorized Mazda
dealer before acting.

2. BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR VEHICLE
KEY
Two keys are provided for all key cylinders. A code
number
is stamped on the key. This number should be
recorded and kept in a safe place for use in obtaining
replacement.
IGNITION KEY REMINDER BUZZER
If the key is left in the ignition, a reminder buzzer
will sound as soon as the front door is opened.
Pull up to unlock
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Pull to open
Caution: Always lock the doors when driving.
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DOOR LOCKS
From outside-
• The door can be locked or unlocked by using the key.
• To open. pull the outside door handle outward.
• To lock without a key. depress the inside lock button.
then hold the outside door handle up and close the
door.
From inside-
• To lock, depress the lock button.
• To open, pull the inside door handle rearward.
HOOD RELEASE
To open the hood, it must first be unlatched from
inside the car by pulling the release knob.
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