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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning and control lights 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 21
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 23
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 27
Climate Controls 35
Manual heating and air conditioning 35
Lights 38
Headlamps 38
Turn signal control 40
Bulb replacement 40
Driver Controls 47
Windshield wiper/washer control 47
Power windows 49
Speed control (Cruise control) 53
Locks and Security 59
Keys 59
Locks 59
Anti-theft system 59
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Protecting the
EnvironmentFasten Safety Belt
Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-Side
Child SeatChild Seat Installation
Warning
Child Seat Lower
AnchorChild Seat Tether
Anchor
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Power Window Lockout
Personal Alarm System
FeatureEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was accurate at the time of printing.
Mazda may change the contents without notice.
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WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the
vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also
sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been
detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt. Refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Check gage:Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
²The engine coolant temperature
is high.
²The engine oil pressure is low.
²The fuel gauge is at or near empty.
ABS
CHECK
GAGE
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Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function has been turned OFF using
the transmission control switch
(TCS).
If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the
transmission could occur.
Four wheel drive low (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
NOTE:If the light continues to
flash have the system serviced.
Four wheel drive high (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive high is engaged.
NOTE:If the light continues to
flash have the system serviced.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecurilockyPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
DOOR
AJAR
O/D
OFF
4WD
LOW
SPEED
CONT
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Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver's door is opened.
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between ªHº and
ªCº).If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine
and let the engine cool.
Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and specifications
chapter.
C
H
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5.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
6.Tone:Press TONE until the
desired level Ð Bass, Treble,
Fade appears on the display.
Turn the volume control to
raise/lower the levels, or to
move the audio sound from the
right to left or the front to back (if equipped).
7.CLK (Clock):To set the hour,
press and hold CLK until
CLOCK SET appears in the
display. Press SEEK to
decrease
or increase
the hours.
To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK set appears in the
display. Press TUNE to decrease
or increasethe minutes.
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
TONE
CLK
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1.Seek:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station, or track of
current disc.
2.Rewind:Press for a slow
rewind, press and hold for a fast
rewind.
Fast forward:Press for a slow
advance, press and hold for a fast
advance.
3.Comp(Compression): In CD mode, press to adjust the soft and loud
passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the
COMP control until COMP ON is displayed.
4.Mute:Press to MUTE playing
media; press again return to
playing media. In CD mode,
MUTE acts as a pause feature.
5.Eject:Press to eject a CD.
Press and hold to auto eject all
loaded discs.
6.Bass:Press BASS; then press
SEL
/to
decrease/increase the bass
output.
Treble:Press TREB; then press
SEL
/to decrease/increase
the treble output.
7.Select:Use with Bass, Treble,
Balance and Fade controls to
adjust levels. Use with MENU to
set the clock and engage RDS.
8.Balance:Press BAL; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to
the left/right speakers.
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