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Introduction 3
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 19
Climate Controls 50
Manual heating and air conditioning 50
Lights 54
Headlamps 54
Turn signal control 56
Bulb replacement 57
Driver Controls 62
Windshield wiper/washer control 62
Steering wheel adjustment 65
Power windows 67
Speed control 69
Locks and Security 77
Keys 77
Locks 77
Anti-theft system 78
Seating and Safety Restraints 87
Seating 87
Safety restraints 98
Air bags 109
Child restraints 118
Driving 130
Starting 130
Brakes 134
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works.If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have
the respective system inspected immediately.
Service engine soon
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine's
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The
indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to
the RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is
started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Illuminates to ensure the circuit is
functional.
WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails
to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the
ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal
braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also
remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
Turn signals
Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Speed control
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated.
Anti-theft system
Refer toSecuriLockypassive
anti-theft systemin theLocks and
Securitychapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
ABS
CRUISE
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Radio reception factors
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal modulation.º Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to the ªWarranty Guideº for audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps.
Rotate to the second position to
turn on the headlamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
²the ignition must be in the ON position and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate with your tail lamps and
generally may not provide adequate lighting during these
conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these
conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
OFF
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
FOG LAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The fog lamps can only be turned
on when the headlamp control is in
the low beams position.
Press the foglamp control to activate
the fog lamps. The fog lamp
indicator light will illuminate. When
the highbeams are activated, the fog
lamps will not operate.
Press the fog lamp control again to deactivate the fog lamps.
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.
²Push and hold top of control to
brighten.
²Push and hold bottom of control
to dim.
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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized Mazda dealer.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Cargo and dome lamp
Rear cargo lamp equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
²the doors are closed and the
control is in the ON position.
²the control is in the DOOR
position and any door is open.
²the headlamp control is rotated
fully counterclockwise.
When the control is in the OFF
position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors or fully rotate
the headlamp control.
Dome lamps and map lamps
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.
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The dome lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the passenger
side position. When the control is in
the middle position, the lamp will
only come on when a door is
opened. If the control is moved to
the driver's side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.
With the control in the middle position, the dome lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened. If any door has been opened from the
outside, the lamp will remain on for 15 seconds after the door is shut.
The map lamp controls (without
moon roof) are located on the dome
lamp. Press the controls on either
side of each map lamp to activate
the lamps.
If equipped with a moon roof, the
map lamps are located on the moon
roof control panel. Press the
controls on either side of each map
lamp to activate the lamps.
This map lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened. If any
door has been opened from the
outside, the lamp will remain on for
15 seconds after the door is closed.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Fog lamps (if equipped)
²High-mount brake lamp
²Brake lamps
²Turn signal lamps
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