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5-1
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving
................................................................... 5- 2
Ignition Switch ........................................................................ 5- 2
Starting the Engine .................................................................. 5- 3
Brake System ........................................................................... 5- 4
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................. 5- 8
Power Steering ......................................................................... 5-12
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ............................................... 5-16
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
............................................ 5-18
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-18
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
........................................ 5-22
Warning/Indicator Lights ......................................................... 5-22
Beeps ....................................................................................... 5-30
Switches and Controls
................................................................. 5-31
Lighting Control ...................................................................... 5-31
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-32
Fog Lights ................................................................................ 5-32
Daytime Running Lights ......................................................... 5-33
Windshield Wipers and Washer ............................................... 5-33
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-36
Horn ......................................................................................... 5-36
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-37
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5-36
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and
thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Push the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster; the indicator light will
come on.
Push the switch again to turn it off.To sound the horn, press the mark of
the steering wheel.
Rear Window Defroster
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.
NOTE
This 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.
CAUTION
Horn
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6-2
Interior Comfort
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Climate Control System
Operating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
Clearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowling grille to improve the system
efficiency.
Foggy Windows
The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system to
defog the windows.
To help defog the windows, operate the air
conditioner to dehumidify the air.
Outside/Recirculated Air
Position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
can be used temporarily when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.
Parking in Direct Sunlight
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then run
the climate control system.
Not Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal parts lubricated.
Check the Refrigerant before
Weather Gets Hot
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspection.
The optional air conditioner is filled with
R134a, a refrigerant that will not damage
the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Replacement of the Cabin Air
Filter
If your vehicle is equipped with an air
filter for the air conditioner, it is necessary
to change the filter periodically as
indicated in scheduled maintenance (page
8-3). Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for replacement of the cabin air
filter.
Operating Tips
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6-5
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Control Switches
AU TO s w i t c h
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:
•Airflow temperature
•Amount of airflow•Selection of airflow mode
•Outside/Recirculated air selection
•Air conditioner operation
Full-Automatic Type
AMB
AMB switch
Windshield defroster
switchTemperature control dial OFF switch Air intake selector switch
A/C switch
AUTO switch
Mode selector switchFan switch Rear window defroster
switch
(page 5-36)
AUTO
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light
•When on, it indicates AUTO
operation, and the system will
function automatically.
•When off, indicates the operation of
other switches such as the mode
selector switch, fan switch, A/C
switch and windshield defroster
switch. Other functions will
continue to operate automatically.
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Standard Use
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turned on. The
air conditioner will direct dehumidified
air to the front windshield and side
windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will
be increased.
To turn off the system press the
windshield defroster switch again.
NOTE
•First set the temperature to 25.0°C
(77.0°F), then adjust to the desired
temperature.
•Setting the temperature to
maximum high or low will not
provide the desired temperature at a
faster rate.
•To prevent cool air blowing from
the vents when heating right after
starting the engine, the amount of
airflow is reduced until the air
warms up.
AUTO
AUTO
ColdHot
Foggy Windshield:
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position will cause the outside of the
glass to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Set the temperature
control to hot or warm position when
using the position.
WARNING
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Interior Comfort
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Audio System
Rear Window Antenna
The rear window antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
(With diversity tuning)
After FM signals have been received from
the rear window antennas, one of the
antennas is selected, and provides the best
FM reception. This is known as diversity
tuning. With this method you will be able
to enjoy the highest quality FM reception.Radio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach
longer distances than FM signals. Because
of this, two stations may sometimes be
picked up on the same frequency at the
same time.
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about
40—50 km (25—30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.
Antenna
When washing the inside rear window,
use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm
water, gently wiping the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.
CAUTION
Operating Tips for Audio
System
Ionosphere
Station 1 Station 2
FM Station
40—50 km
(25—30 miles)
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8-21
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Replace the filter according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
Wiper Blades
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washes have been known to affect the
cleanability of windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
don’t use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don’t move the
wipers by hand.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 MAIN 120AFor protection of all
circuits
2 AD.FAN 30AAdditional cooling
fan for air conditioner
3 EGI INJ 30A Fuel injection system
4 HEAD 40A Headlights
5 IG KEY 60ARADIO, TURN,
METER, ENGINE,
S/ROOF and P/WIND
fuses, Ignition system
6COOLING
FA N30A Cooling fan
7 ABS 60A Antilock brake system
8 HEATER 40AHeater, Air
conditioner
9DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
10 BTN 60ASTOP, ROOM and
D/LOCK fuses, Fuel
lid opener, Power
door lockDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
11 AUDIO 20A Audio system
12 P/WINDOW 30A Power windows
13 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
14 HORN 10A Horn
15 IDL UP 10AEngine control
system
16 ST.SIGN 10A Engine control unit
17 FOG 15A Fog lights
18 S.WARM 20A Seat warmer
19 TAIL 15ATaillights, Parking
lights, License plate
lights, Dashboard
illumination, Glove
box light, Clock
20—— —
21—— —
22—— —
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