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*Some models.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
1-3
004-3AE
Dashboard Overview
Hazard warning flasher switch (page 6-2)
Vent (page 5-62) Side vent (page 5-62)
J94S1002
Instrument cluster (page 5-30)
Cruise control switch* (page 5-26)Audio system* (page 5-75)
Shift lever (page 5-7, 5-9)
Parking brake handle (page 5-21)
Dashboard illumination
control (page 5-35)
Hood release handle (page 3-20)
Outside mirror switch*
(page 3-34) Light control/
Turn signal lever
(page 5-44)
Climate control system (page 5-60)
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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
Q041-1B1E
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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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*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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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.
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Driving Your Mazda
5-85
76Y032-007AAudio sound adjustment
1. Press the audio control knob to select bass, mid-range, treble, fade
or balance control. The selected
function will be indicated.
NOTEAbout 5 seconds after selecting
any mode, the volume function
will be automatically selected. To
reset bass, treble, fade, and
balance, press and hold the audio
control knob for 2 seconds. The
unit will beep and “CL” will be
displayed.
76Y032-0082. Turn the audio control knob toadjust the selected function; bass,
mid-range, treble, fade or balance.
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Driving Your Mazda5-86Bass control
To adjust the bass, select BASS by
pressing the audio control knob.
“BASS” will be displayed.
Turn the audio control knob to the
right to increase bass, to the left to
decrease it. The level will be
displayed.
Release the audio control knob when
the desired level has been reached.Mid-range control
To adjust the mid-range, select MID
by pressing the audio control knob.
“MID” will be displayed.
Turn the audio control knob to the
right to increase mid-range, to the left
to decrease it. The level will be
displayed.
Release the audio control knob when
the desired level has been reached.Treble control
To adjust the treble, select TREB by
pressing the audio control knob.
“TREB” will be displayed.
Turn the audio control knob to the
right to increase treble, to the left to
decrease it. The level will be
displayed.
Release the audio control knob when
the desired level has been reached.