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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Dashboard Overview
Ashtray Tilt wheel release lever
Climate control system
Lighter
Glove box
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher switch
Fog light switch
Power window switches
Power window lock switch Light control / Turn signals Instrument cluster Wiper and washer lever
Driver-side air bag
Cruise control switches
Ignition switch
Center console
Hood release handle
Cup holder
Shift lever Parking brake handle
Rear window defroster switch
(page 5-35)
(page 2-35)
(page 5-20)
(page 5-33)
(page 5-34)
(page 3-18)
(page 3-24)
(page 5-2)
(page 5-13)
(page 6-38)(page 5-38)
(page 6-11)
(page 2-35)
(page 6-39)
(page 6-39)
(page 6-37)
(page 5-37)
(page 6-2) (page 3-15)
(page 3-16)(page 5-5)
(page 5-8)
(page 6-38)
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Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Exterior Overview
Door and keys
Outside mirrors
Side-marker lights
Headlights Fuel-filler lid Child safety lock
Tires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades
Washer fluid
Hood
Front turn signal lights /
Parking lights Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights / Taillights
Power windowsAntenna
Rear window defroster
Trunk lid
High-mount brake light
License plate
lights
Sunroof
(page 5-37)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-11)
(page 8-37)
(page 8-22)
(page 8-20)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-35)(page 3-8)
(page 8-26)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-19)
(page 3-15)
(page 3-2)
(page 3-24)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-32)(page 3-17) (page 8-37)
(page 6-10)(page 8-37)
(page 8-35)
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Exterior Overview
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Door and keys Outside mirrors
Side-marker lights
Headlights Fuel-filler lid Child safety lock
Tires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades Rear windshield
wiper blade
Liftgate
Washer fluid
Hood
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights Fog lights Rear turn signal lightsBrake lights / Taillights
Power windows
Antenna Rear window defroster
License plate
lights
Sunroof
(page 5-37)
(page 3-8)
(page 8-24)
(page 3-9)
(page 8-37)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-19)
(page 8-22)
(page 8-20)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-35)(page 3-24)
(page 8-26)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-15)
(page 6-10)
(page 3-2)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-32) (page 3-17) (page 8-37)
(page 3-18)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
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 and the liftgate,
press the UNLOCK button again within 5
seconds and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
Panic button
You can use the button to turn on the
alarm, which allows you to signal for
attention in an emergency.
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 hazard warning lights flash.Turning off the alarm
Press any button on the transmitter.
MaintenanceNOTE
After unlocking with the transmitter,
all doors or the liftgate will
automatically lock if one of the doors
or the liftgate is not opened within
about 30 seconds.
NOTE
The alarm will work whether any door
or the liftgate is open or closed.
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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Form No. 8Q36-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 Transaxle Operation ................................................... 5- 8
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................. 5- 9
Power Steering ......................................................................... 5-13
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-13
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
............................................ 5-20
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-20
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
........................................ 5-24
Warning/Indicator Lights ......................................................... 5-24
Beeps ....................................................................................... 5-32
Switches and Controls
................................................................. 5-33
Lighting Control ...................................................................... 5-33
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-34
Fog Lights ................................................................................ 5-34
Daytime Running Lights ......................................................... 5-35
Windshield Wipers and Washer ............................................... 5-35
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (Hatchback) ........................ 5-37
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-37
Horn ......................................................................................... 5-38
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-38
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning light in the fuel gauge
signals that the fuel tank will soon be
empty.
Get fuel as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, a beep will sound for about
6 seconds and the seat belt warning light
will remain on until the belt is fastened.
If the system does not operate correctly,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Door-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light comes on when any
door isn’t securely closed.
Low Washer Fluid Level
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
This warning light reveals that little
windshield washer fluid remains. Add
fluid (page 8-20).
Self-Servicing the Air Bag/
Pretensioner Systems:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled. This
could cause serious injuries. Never
tamper with the systems and always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform all servicing and repairs.
WARNING
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:
•The high-beam headlights are on.
•The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
O/D OFF Indicator Light
This light comes on when the overdrive
has been turned off.
Cruise Set Indicator Light
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.
If the overdrive-off indicator light
flashes, the transaxle has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your
Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transaxle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
CAUTION
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Turn Signal
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.
Lane-change signals
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change —until the
indicator flashes— and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
They help you to see as well as to be seen.
To turn on the fog lights, first turn on the
headlight switch. Then press the fog light
switch.
To turn the fog lights off, press the fog
light switch again or turn the headlight
switch off.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out.
Right turn
Left turn Right lane
change
Left lane
changeOFF
Fog Lights
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