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LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT HIGHBEAM
HEADLIGHT LOWBEAM
PARKING LIGHTS
ILLUMINATIONCONTROL
TURN SIGNALS
HOOD RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE
FUEL
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE
ENGINE OIL
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
VENTILATION FAN
AIR RECIRCULATION
FRESH AIR
VENT
VENT-FLOOR
How to Use This Manual
Q002-2AE
Graphic symbols:
Some of the following symbols are used to identify
controls and displays on your vehicle.
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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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Knowing Your Mazda
3-23
NOTE•Signals from a TV or radio
station, or from a transceiver or
a mobile telephone, could
interfere with your immobilizer
system. If you are using the
proper key and your engine
fails to start, check the warning
light. If it is flashing, turn the
key to the OFF position and try
again. If the engine doesn’ t start
after 3 or more tries, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Continued)
• If the warning light flashes
continuously while you are
driving, don’ t shut off the
engine. Go to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have it
checked. If you shut off the
engine while the light is
flashing you won’ t be able to
restart it.
J94S3001 Operation
When you start the engine with a key
the system recognizes, the system will
allow the engine to continue running.
However, if someone attempts to start
the engine with an unrecognized key,
the system will stall the engine
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Knowing Your Mazda3-28J94A2008A
Lock
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system.
Close the hood and the trunk lid. Press
the area on the door-lock switch
marked “DOOR LOCK” once and
then close all the doors.
096-12AE
J94S30013. The turn signal lights flash for
about 2 seconds, then the security
indicator light starts to flash every
3 seconds to indicate that the
system is fully armed. It continues
to flash until the theft-deterrent
system is turned off.
096-14C1E
J94S3002 To Turn off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry system transmitter. If the
transmitter doesn’ t work, unlock the
driver ’s door with a key. Open the
door and within 15 seconds, put the
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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 Mazda5-30050-1AEInstrument Cluster
TachometerTurn signal indicator
Speedometer
Turn signal indicator
Odometer/Trip meter selector Fuel gauge
Water temperature gauge
Warning and indicator lights
Odometer and Trip meter
J94S5002
Warning and indicator lights
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Driving Your Mazda
5-35
052-1AE
Dashboard Illumination
Dim
Bright
J94A4028When the parking lights or headlights
are on, rotate the thumb wheel to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
lights.
Q053-1CE
Warning Lights/Beeps
Warning Lights Inspection
Inspect the warning lights by turning
the ignition switch to the ON position
with the engine off and the parking
brake on. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer about any light that
doesn’ t come on.
If the brake system warning light is off
when the ignition switch is in the
START position, have the system
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
After starting the engine, make sure all
warning lights are off. If one stays on,
it’ s signaling for attention. The brake system warning light should
go off when the parking brake is
released.
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*Some models.Driving Your Mazda
5-39
053-55A1E
Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light*
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
The light flashes when the system
regulates engine torque and will stay
on if the system malfunctions. If it
stays on while the system is operating,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
053-8BE
Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning signals that the fuel tank
will soon be empty. Get fuel as soon as
possible.
053-9FE
Check Engine Light
If this light comes on while driving,
the vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving
conditions when the light came on and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may come on
in the following cases:
•
The fuel tank level being very low
or approaching empty.
• The engine’ s electrical system has a
problem.
• The emission control system has a
problem.
• A ROOM fuse blows or is
removed.
• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.