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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM Radio with Compact Disc Player
Volume/power control
Ensure that the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
Press the control to turn the audio
system on. Turn the control to raise
or lower the volume.
Press the control again to turn the
audio system off.
NOTE:To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the
audio system on for a long period when the engine is not running.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM control works in radio
mode.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. The
selected mode will be indicated in the display. If FM stereo is enabled,
ST will be illuminated in the display.
NOTE: If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception
automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the ST indicator will go out.
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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal.
2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as
the radio to operate while the
engine is not running.
3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when
driving.
4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN
Push the tilt steering wheel lever
downward to move the steering
wheel up or down. Pull the control
up into the original position to lock
the steering wheel in position.
WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control of the vehicle.
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SPEED CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
To turn speed control on
²Press ON.
NOTE: Vehicle speed cannot be
controlled until the vehicle is
traveling at or above 48 km/h
(30 mph).
WARNING: Do not use the
speed control in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved. You may
lose control of the vehicle.
WARNING: Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral)
with the speed control on. You may lose control of the vehicle
or cause engine system damage.
To turn speed control off
² Press OFF.
NOTE:Once speed control is turned
off or the ignition is switched off,
the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake pedal or
² Depress the clutch pedal
(if equipped).
NOTE:Disengaging the speed
control will not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
NOTE:Fully depressing the clutch
pedal may cause a flare in engine
RPM as the throttle is returned to
idle. This is normal.
NOTE:Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.
ON
OFF
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SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock ypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded key is used.
NOTE: The SecuriLock ypassive anti-theft system is not compatible
with non-Mazda aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems
may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Automatic arming
NOTE: The vehicle is armed
immediately after switching the
ignition to the 2 (ACC) position.
The light in the instrument cluster
will flash every two seconds when
the vehicle is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON)
position with a coded keydisarms
the vehicle. The theft light will
illuminate for three seconds and
then go out. If the light stays on for an extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized Mazda
dealership.
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Key information
Your vehicle is supplied withtwo
coded keys. Only acoded key will
start your vehicle. Spare coded keys
can be purchased from your
authorized Mazda dealership. Your
dealership can program your key or
you can ªdo it yourselfº, refer to
Programming spare keys.
The SecuriLock ypassive
anti-theft system is not
compatible with aftermarket
remote start systems. Use of
these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a
loss of security protection.
NOTE: Large metallic objects,
electronic devices on the key chain
that can be used to purchase
gasoline or similar items, or a
second key on the same key ring as
the coded key may cause vehicle
starting issues.
NOTE: If present, you need to keep
these objects from touching the coded keywhile starting the engine.
NOTE: These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key,but
can cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key during
engine start.
NOTE: If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine
with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key.
Check to make sure the encoded ignition key is an approved Mazda
encoded ignition key.
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If your keys are lost or stolen you
will need to do the following:
²Use your spare key to start the
vehicle. or
² Have your vehicle towed to an
authorized Mazda dealership. .
The key codes will need to be
erased from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.
Replacing coded key can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.
WARNING: If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it
will cause a ªNO STARTº condition.
Programming spare keys
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only
SecuriLock ykeys can be used. To program a coded keyyourself, you
will need two previously programmed coded keys(keys that already
operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
bring your vehicle to your authorized Mazda dealership to have the spare
coded key(s) programmed.
NOTE: Please read and understand the entire procedure before you
begin.
NOTE: This procedure must be completed within the specified times. If
not completed within the specified time period, the reprogramming
procedure must be restarted from the beginning.
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1. Insert the first previouslyprogrammed coded keyinto
the ignition and turn the
ignition from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON)
(maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for
at least one second).
2. Turn ignition to 1 (LOCK) and remove the first coded key
from the ignition.
3. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to 2 (ACC), insert the second previously programmed
coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 2 (ACC) to 3
(ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second but no
more than ten seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to 1 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key
from the ignition.
5. Within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to 2 (ACC), insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn
the ignition from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for
at least one second). This step will program your new key to a coded
key.
6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1.
If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle's engine and the
theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine
and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1
through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized Mazda
dealership to have the new spare key(s) programmed.
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