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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control systemCup holder
Glove box
Shift lever
Parking brake
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher switch
Fog lights switch Lighting control/Turn signals Instrument cluster
Driver-side air bag
Wiper and washer lever
Ignition switch Ashtray
Center console
Power window
switches
Cruise control switches
Creuise main switch(page 2-16)
(page 5-17)
(page 5-29)
(page 5-13)
(page 5-30) (page 5-31)
(page 5-13)
(page 5-34)
(page 6-10)
(page 5-9)
(page 6-39) (page 3-9)
(page 3-10)
(page 5-2)
(page 6-2) (page 5-5)
(page 6-38) (page 6-38) (page 6-39)
(page 2-16)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Exterior Overview
Door and keys
Outside mirrors
Side-marker lights
Headlights
Fuel-filler lid
Tires
Windshield wiper blades
Washer fluid
Hood
Front-turn signal lights /
Parking lights Rear-turn signal lights
Brake lights / Taillights
Power windowsAntenna
Rear window defroster
Trunk lid
High-mount brake light
License plate
lights
Reverse lights
Convertible top
(page 3-11)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-35) (page 5-33)
(page 3-2)
(page 8-27)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-35) (page 3-15)
(page 6-10)
(page 3-17)
(page 8-24)
(page 8-22)
(page 3-10)
(page 8-34) (page 8-32) (page 8-34) (page 3-31)(page 3-9)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Transmitter
Lock button
To lock the doors, press the LOCK button
and the hazard warning lights will flash
once.
To confirm that all the doors have been
locked, press the LOCK button again
within 5 seconds. If they are closed and
locked, the horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will flash once. Unlock button
To unlock the driver
’s door, press the
UNLOCK button and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.
To unlock all the doors, press the
UNLOCK button again within 5 seconds
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
Trunk button
To open the trunk, press the button.Panic button
You can use the button to turn on the
alarm, which allows you to signal for
attention in an emergency.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. (Outside
transmissions may momentarily
interfere with the device ’s operation.)
Panic button Lock button
Trunk button Unlock button
NOTE
Confirm that all the doors are locked
visually or aurally by use of the double
click.
NOTE
After unlocking with the transmitter,
all doors will automatically lock if one
of the doors is not opened within about
30 seconds.
NOTE
The alarm will work whether any door
is open or closed.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Turning on the alarm
Pressing the button once will trigger the
alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds,
and do the following:
•The horn sounds intermittently.
• The headlights flash. (except Canada)
• The hazard warning lights flash.
Turning off the alarm
Press any button on the transmitter. Maintenance
NOTE
If the LOCK and UNLOCK button are
pressed sequentially, the hazard
warning flasher may not flash
correctly.
• Make sure the battery is installed
with the correct pole facing upward.
Battery leakage could occur if it is
not installed correctly.
• When replacing the battery, be
careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also
be careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could damage it.
• Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same type
battery (CR2025 or the equivalent).
• Dispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.
Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
Never disassemble.
Never throw the battery into fire
and/or water.
Never deform or crush.
CAUTION
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Knowing Your Mazda
Mirrors
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Rearview Mirror (With Day/
Night Function)
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window. Do this with the day/night lever
in the day position.
Push the lever forward for day driving.
Pull it back to reduce glare from
headlights.
Blocked View:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes. Don
’t stack
things higher than the seatbacks.
Day/Night lever
Day Night
WARNING
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Before Starting the Engine
•Be sure the windows, outside mirror
(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
• Look under the vehicle for any sign of
a leak.
• If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way. •
Are all doors closed and locked?
• Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
• Is everyone
’s seat belt fastened?
• Do all the lights work?
• Check all gauges.
• Check all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
• Release the parking brake and make
sure the parking brake warning light
goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your
Mazda.
Before Getting In
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/
clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other
fluid levels should be inspected daily,
weekly, or at refueling, depending on
the fluid. See Maintenance, Section 8.
After Getting In
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Form No. 8Q42-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
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................. 5- 8
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5- 9
Power Steering ......................................................................... 5-13
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-13
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-17
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-17
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ........................................ 5-22
Warning/Indicator Lights ......................................................... 5-22
Beeps ....................................................................................... 5-28
Switches and Controls ................................................................. 5-29
Lighting Control ...................................................................... 5-29
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-30
Fog Lights ................................................................................ 5-30
Daytime Running Lights ......................................................... 5-31
Windshield Wipers and Washer ............................................... 5-31
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-33
Horn ......................................................................................... 5-33
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-34
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
(except brakes) should be inspected
before the engine is started (page 5-22).
START
The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked after the
engine is started (page 5-22).
Ignition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position, a beep will sound when
any door is opened. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. (Manual transmission)
Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and shift into neutral.
Keep the pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
(Automatic transmission)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the
steering wheel from side to side.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not
pushed down all the
way.
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the shift
lever is not
in P or N.
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