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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Dashboard Overview
Ashtray Auto tilt switchClimate control system
Lighter
Glove box
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher switchFog lights switch
Power window lock switch
Lighting control/Turn signals Instrument clusterWiper and washer lever
Driver-side air bag
Cruise control switchesIgnition switch
Center console
Hood release handle
Cup holder
Shift lever
Parking brake handle
Cruise main switch
Rear window defroster switch
TCS-OFF switch Coin box Power window
switches
Outside mirror switch
Audio control switch
(page 2-23)
(page 5-33)
(page 5-18)
(page 5-32)
(page 5-12)
(page 3-23)
(page 3-17)
(page 6-38)
(page 5-31)
(page 3-22)
(page 5-12)(page 5-36)
(page 5-37)
(page 6-2)
(page 6-10)
(page 5-8)
(page 2-23)
(page 6-36)
(page 5-16)
(page 6-37) (page 3-13)
(page 3-15)(page 6-39)
(page 6-39)
(page 6-38)
(page 5-4)
(page 5-2) (page 6-32)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Engine-off power window operation
The power window can be operated about
40 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned from the ON position to the ACC,
LOCK position or key out of ignition with
all doors closed. If any front door is
opened, the power window will be
inoperable.
Power Window Lock Switch
With the lock switch in the unlocked
position, all power windows on each door
can be operated.
With the lock switch in the locked
position, only the driver’s side power
window can be operated.
Unintentional Window Operation:
Unintentional window operation is
dangerous. A person’s hands, head,
or neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury.
Unless a passenger needs to operate a
window, keep the power window lock
switch in the locked position.
Unlock position
Lock position
WARNING
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
Fuel Spray:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
when ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel cap is removed too
quickly. When removing the fuel cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop. Then remove it.
Fuel Vapor:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries. Before
refueling, stop the engine, and always
keep sparks and flames away from the
filler neck.
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at Authorized Mazda
Dealers. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
WARNING
CAUTION
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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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Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
When the engine switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
1 Speedometer ............................................................................................................. 5-19
2 Odometer and Trip Meter ......................................................................................... 5-19
3 Tachometer ............................................................................................................... 5-20
4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................................................................ 5-20
5 Fuel Gauge ............................................................................................................... 5-20
Meters and Gauges
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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.
Odometer and Trip Meter
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector. The selected mode
will be displayed.Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Tr i p m e t e r
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to "0.0" by holding
the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
A
Selector
B
A
Odometer
Odometer Trip meter A
Press the selector
Press the selector Trip meter B
NOTE
•Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
•The trip record will be erased when;
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 999.9
km (mile).
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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.If the needle exceeds normal range toward
H, it indicates overheating.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.
Don’t run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
2.5 liter V6 DOHC
Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
Red zone
CAUTION
Driving with an overheated engine can
cause serious engine damage (page 7-
10).
CAUTION
Low fuel
warning light
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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Dashboard Illumination
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjust
the brightness of the dashboard lights.
Dim
Bright
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Index
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
H
Headlights
Control
...................................... 5-31
Flashing
.................................... 5-31
High-low beam
......................... 5-31
On reminder
.............................. 5-31
Hood Release
................................... 3-17
Horn
................................................. 5-36
I
Ignition
Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-34
In Case of Emergency
........................ 7-1
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-22
Cruise set
.................................. 5-29
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-28
HOLD
....................................... 5-28
TCS
........................................... 5-29
TCS OFF
.................................. 5-29
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-18
Interior Care
..................................... 8-43
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-34
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-12
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-3
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-32
Light Bulbs
Replacement
.............................. 8-28
Specifications
............................ 10-6
Lighter
.............................................. 6-36
Lighting Control
............................... 5-31
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance
Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-8
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-7
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Map Lights
....................................... 6-35
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-18
Mirrors
Outside mirrors
......................... 3-23
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-24
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-6
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-19
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-23
Overhead light
.................................. 6-35
Overheating
...................................... 7-10
Overloading
...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-38
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-4
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-8
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