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Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Warning/Indicator Lights
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 5-24
Charging System Warning Light 5-25
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-26
Check Engine Light 5-26
ABS Warning Light 5-27
Air Bag System Warning Light 5-27
Low Fuel Warning Light 5-28
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Charging System Warning Light
This warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and goes off when the engine is
started.
If the warning light comes on while
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Brake Warning Light:
Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may not
work at all or that they could
completely fail at any time. If this
light remains on, have the brakes
inspected immediately. Don’t drive
with this light on, and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible.
ABS Warning Light and Brake
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are on at the same time is dangerous.
When both lights are on, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
Don’t drive with both lights on, and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the brakes inspected as soon
as possible.
WARNING
Don't continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated.
CAUTION
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Switches and Controls
Headlights
To turn on the lights, turn the knob on the
end of the control lever.
Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when the driver’s door is opened.
Headlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beams.
Pull it back for low.
Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch need
not be on, and the lever will return to the
normal position when released.
Lighting Control
Lever
PositionOFF
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lightsOff On On
NOTE
•If the light switch is left on, the
lights will automatically switch off
30 seconds after turning the ignition
switch to the LOCK position or
removing the key.
The lights will automatically switch
back on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC or ON position.
•To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t leave the lights on while the
engine is off.
High beams
Low beams
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Rear-Armrest Opening
This opening can be used when you need
extra space for transporting long items
(such as skis). You can also place things
through it directly into the trunk.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.
Accessory Socket
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.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t use the socket for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
Cover
CAUTION
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Index
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
T
Traction Control System (TCS) ....... 5-16
TCS indicator light
................... 5-16
TCS OFF indicator light
........... 5-17
TCS OFF switch
....................... 5-17
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-10
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-19
Trunk Lid
......................................... 3-10
Trunk Light
...................................... 3-11
Trunk Release Handle
...................... 3-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-32
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-34
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-22
ABS
.......................................... 5-27
Air bag system
.......................... 5-27
Brake system
............................ 5-24
Charging system
....................... 5-25
Check engine
............................ 5-26
Door-ajar
................................... 5-28
Engine oil pressure
................... 5-26
Low fuel
.................................... 5-28
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-28
Seat belt
.................................... 5-28
Warranty
............................................ 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-19
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-27
Windows
Power windows
........................ 3-13
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-35
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-34
Blades replacement
................... 8-21
W
Winter Driving ................................... 4-8
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