Purpose, Function
Absorbs evaporative gas flowing from the fuel tank to prevent release of the gas into the atmosphere.
Construction
The charcoal canister is installed near the fuel tank.
U.S.A. and CANADA

Except U.S.A. and CANADA

The charcoal canister has activated charcoal to absorb evaporative gas.
Operation
When the purge solenoid valve is open, evaporative gas, which is absorbed by the activated charcoal, is released by the intake manifold vacuum and the gas flows to the intake manifold.
U.S.A. and CANADA

Except U.S.A. and CANADA

Charcoal Canister Removal/Installation
Check Valve InspectionWinter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...
Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation
Selector Lever Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
4. Remove the selector cable (selector lever side)..
5. Remove the nuts from the selector lever.
6. Remove the knob.
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Buckle Switch Inspection
Driver-side
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
3. Remove the front seat..
4. Remove the front buckle..
5. Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch terminals using a tester.
If not as indicated in the tab ...