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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-44
054-1C1E
Lighting Control and Turn
Signals
Second stop
First stop
OFF
J94A4029Headlights
To turn on the lights, turn the knob on
the end of the control lever. The first stop (
) turns on the
taillights, dashboard lights, parking
lights, and license plate lights.
The second stop () turns on the
headlights, taillights, dashboard lights,
parking lights, and license plate lights.
054-16AE
If the light switch is left on, the lights
will automatically switch off after 5
seconds of turning of the ignition
switch (LOCK position) or removing
the key.
The light will automatically switch on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ACC or ON position.
054-2KE
Lights-on reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when the any door is opened.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.Driving Your Mazda
5-47
055-1IE
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
OFFINT 1
2
J94A4033 Windshield Wipers
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position. Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT — Intermittent
1 — Normal
2 — Fast
055-2CE
OFF
J94A4052
INT
Variable-speed intermittent
wipers*
Set the lever at INT and choose the
interval timing by rotating the ring.
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Driving Your Mazda5-48
055-3EE
J94A4034One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever up to MIST.
055-7A1E
NOTEBecause heavy ice and snow can
jam the wiper blades, the wiper
motor is protected by a circuit
breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5
minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the
right-of-way. After 5 minutes, turn
on the switch and the blades
should operate normally. If they
don’ t, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
055-9AE
J94A4035 Windshield Washer
055-5HE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
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Driving Your Mazda
5-49
Pull the lever toward you and hold it
to spray washer fluid. In the OFF or
INT position, the wipers will be
activated until the lever is released.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-33). If it’ s OK,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
055-6BE
WARNING
!
Frozen Washer Fluid:Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures could be
dangerous. The washer fluid
could freeze on the windshield
and block your vision. You could
have an accident. Don’ t use the
washer without first warming the
windshield.
057-1F1E
Rear Window Defroster
J94A4036
The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and
thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
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Driving Your Mazda5-50Push the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster; the indicator light
will come on.
Push the switch again to turn it off.
CAUTION
!
Don’t use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.
057-2B1E
NOTE• When the switch is turned on,
the defroster comes on for
about 15 minutes. Then the
defroster cycles — 3 minutes
off, 2 minutes on — for as long
as the switch remains on. The
indicator light stays on
constantly.
• The rear defroster shuts off
when the ignition switch is
turned off.
NOTEThis defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, brush it off before using
the defroster.
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Driving Your Mazda
5-51
058-1DE
Clock
Clock
J94A4051A
The clock is built into the audio
system (page 5-87).
139-1BE
Accessory SocketTo use the accessory socket, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent requiring no greater
than 12V—10A.
CAUTION
!
To prevent accessory socket
damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following;
• Don’ t use accessories that
require more than 12V—10A.
• Don’ t use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.
• Close the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use.
• Correctly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.
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Driving Your Mazda
5-67
Indicator light
J94AAC15Air intake selector switch
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
The switch should be kept in the
outside air position under normal
conditions. Press the switch to alternate between
the two positions. The indicator light
illuminates when the recirculated air
position is selected.
Outside air position:
This position is automatically
selected when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Use it for normal ventilation and
heating.
The indicator light is out when the
outside air position is selected. Recirculated air position:
This position recirculates air within
the vehicle. Don’
t use the
recirculated air position for long
periods when the vehicle is
stopped.
The indicator light is on when the
recirculated air position is selected.
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Driving Your Mazda5-8476Y032-005
Power ON/OFF
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position. Press the power/volume knob to turn
the audio system on. Press the
power/volume knob again to turn the
audio system off.
NOTETo prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio
system on for a long period when
the engine is not running.
76Y032-006
Increase
Decrease
Volume adjustment
Turn the power/volume knob to adjust
the volume.