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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your MazdaOperating your vehicle requires a good understanding of the many controls you must know and use. Section 5
describes all this in step-by-step information from use of the ignition switch to cruise control and braking.
Also highlighted are the gearshift and shifting modes, power steering, instruments and gaug\
es, warnings and
indicators, windshield wipers, and interior features. You’ll find complete details about the advanced audio
system too.Ignition Switch Positions 5- 2Starting the Engine 5- 4
Manual Transaxle Operation 5- 7 Automatic Transaxle 5- 9
Traction Control System (TCS) 5- 16 Brake System 5- 19
Power Steering 5- 24 Cruise Control 5- 24
Instrument Cluster 5- 30 Gauges 5- 31
Dashboard Illumination 5- 35 Warning Lights/Beeps 5- 35
Lighting Control and Turn Signals 5- 44 Windshield Wipers and Washer 5- 47 Rear Window Defroster 5- 49 Clock 5- 51
Accessory Socket 5- 51 Glove Box 5- 55
Cup Holders 5- 56
Storage Compartments 5- 57 Sunvisors 5- 59
Vanity Mirrors 5- 60
Climate Control System 5- 60
Radio Reception 5- 75
Safety Certification 5- 80
AM/FM Radio with Compact Disc Player 5- 82 AM/FM Radio with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player/Changer (In-Dash CD Changer) 5- 83 Antenna 5-123
5
5-1
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*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-82
N068-1NE
AM/FM Radio with Compact Disc Player*07L032–002B
Disc in indicator Band selector buttonsCD play buttonMD*
1/Cassette tape play button*
1
CD eject button
Clock button
Power/Volume knob Channel preset buttons Seek tuning/Track down/
APC button*
1
Seek tuning/Track up/
APC button*
1
Reverse/Rewind button*
1
Program*
1/Random button
Repeat button
Disc up button*
1
Disc down button*
1
Manual tuning/
Audio control knobDisplay
Scan/Hour set button
Auto memory/
Minute set button
Fast-forward button
*1 Use this button if a cassette tape player, MD player or CD changer is connected to this unit.
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*Some models.Driving Your Mazda
5-83
N068-1NE
AM/FM Radio with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player*/Changer (In-Dash CD Changer)*07L032–002
Disc in indicator Band selector buttonsCD play buttonMD/Cassette tape play button CD eject button
Clock button
Power/Volume knob Channel preset buttons Seek tuning/Track down/
APC button Seek tuning/Track up/
APC button
Reverse/Rewind button
Program/Random button
Repeat button
Disc up button
Disc down button
Load button
(Only in-dash CD changer)
Cassette tape eject button
Dolby NR button
Manual tuning/
Audio control knobDisplay
Scan/Hour set button
Auto memory/
Minute set button
Fast-forward button
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*Some models.Driving Your Mazda
5-109
Operating the Compact Disc
(CD) Player*/In-Dash CD
Changer*
To operate the CD player/in-dash CD
changer, turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position.
Inserting the CD (CD player)
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side
up. The auto-loading mechanism will
set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins
while the player reads the digital
signals on the CD.
The disc in indicator will illuminate
and the track number will be
displayed.
Inserting the CD
(In-dash CD changer)
The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading
mechanism will set the CD and begin
play. There will be a short lapse before
play begins while the player reads the
digital signals on the CD.
The disc number and the track number
will be displayed.
NOTEA CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads “WAIT.” A beeping
sound can be heard during this
waiting time. Simultaneously
pressing the power/volume knob
and the load button for about 2
seconds will turn this beeping
sound ON or OFF.
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Driving Your Mazda5-11476Y032-016
Disc down Disc up
Disc search (In-dash CD changer)
Press the disc up button ( ) to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
CD.
Press the disc down button ( ) to
skip back to the beginning of the
previous CD.
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Track up
Track down
Track search
Press the track up button once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
track.
Press the track down button once to
skip back to the beginning of the
current track.
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Reverse Fast forward
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button
to advance through a track at high
speed.
Press and hold the reverse button to
reverse through a track at high speed.
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5-115
76Y032-005
Stopping
Press the power/volume knob to stop
CD play.
76Y032-019 Ejecting the CD (CD player)
Press the CD eject button to eject the
CD.
Ejecting the CD
(In-dash CD changer)
Normal ejection
1. Press the CD eject button. The disc number and “OUT” will
be displayed.
2. Pull out the CD.
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NOTE•CDs will be ejected starting
with the one with the lowest
number.
• All CDs in the tray will be
ejected continuously.
• CDs can be ejected when the
ignition switch is off. Press and
hold the CD eject button for
about 2 seconds and all CDs
will eject.
Operating the CD Changer*
(Except In-Dash) with Controls
on the Main Audio Unit
The CD changer can be connected to
the main audio unit and operated by
the controls on the main unit.
Regarding operation of the CD
changer itself, please refer to the
instructions attached to the changer.NOTEOperating the CD changer is
generally the same as that of the
CD player except for the insert and
eject functions (pages
5-109—5-115).
76Y032-016
Disc down Disc up
Disc search
Press the disc up button ( ) to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
CD.
Press the disc down button ( ) to
skip back to the beginning of the
previous CD.
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Operating Tips for CD Player/
In-Dash CD Changer
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the
heater when the vehicle is cold, the
CD or optical components (prism and
lens) in the CD player/changer may
become clouded with condensation.
At this time, the CD will eject
immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected
simply by wiping it with a soft cloth.
Clouded optical components will clear
naturally in about an hour. Wait for
normal operation to return before
attempting to use the unit.
Driving Your Mazda5-118 Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If
you cannot clear the error indication,
take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.Indication
Cause
Solution
CHECKCD
CD is inserted
upside down
Insert the CD properly. If the code does not disappear, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
CD
CD is defective
Check the CD for scratches and/or soiling