Page 9 of 275
1-4
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
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
Side-turn signal lights
(page 5-40)
(page 8-36)
(page 3-11)
(page 8-36)
(page 8-20)
(page 8-18)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-34)(page 3-8)
(page 8-24)
(page 8-36)
(page 3-19)
(page 3-14)
(page 3-2)
(page 3-23)
(page 8-34)
(page 8-31)(page 3-16) (page 8-36)
(page 6-10)(page 8-36)
(page 8-34)(page 8-34)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
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
Side-turn signal lights
(page 5-40)
(page 3-8)
(page 8-22)
(page 3-9)
(page 8-36)
(page 8-36)
(page 3-19)
(page 8-20)
(page 8-18)
(page 8-34)
(page 8-34)(page 3-23)
(page 8-24)
(page 8-36)
(page 3-14)
(page 6-10)
(page 3-2)
(page 8-34)
(page 8-31) (page 3-16) (page 8-36)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-34)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
To a d j u s t :
1. Move the selector switch to the left or
right to choose the mirror.
2. Depress the perimeter switch in the
appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by moving the selector switch to
the middle position.
Folding the mirror
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.
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.Outside mirrorSelector switch
Perimeter switch
Driving with Mirrors Folded In:
Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident. Always return the
outside mirrors to the driving position
before you start driving.
WARNING
Day/Night lever
Day
Night
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
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.
Shift Position Indicator Light
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
In manual mode, the "M" of the shift
position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear illuminates
in the gear position indicator. If the automatic transaxle warning
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
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
Gear position indicator
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Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Switches and Controls
Headlights
To turn on the lights, turn the knob on the
end of the control lever.
Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when any door is opened.
Headlight High-Low Beams
Push the lever forward for high beams.
Pull it back for low.
Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch need
not be on, and the lever will return to the
normal position when released.
Lighting Control
Lever Position OFF
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lightsOff On On
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t leave the lights on while the
engine is off.
High beams
Low beams
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Daytime Running Lights
NOTE
The running lights go off when the
parking brake is applied.
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures is dangerous.
The washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision.
You could have an accident. Don’t use
the washer without first warming the
windshield.
NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected by a circuit breaker. This
mechanism will automatically stop
operation of the blades, but only for
about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the right-of-way,
and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they don’t resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Light Bulbs
License plate lights Front side-marker lights
Overhead lights/Map lights Sedan
Headlights
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Rear side-marker lights
Side turn signal lights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
License plate lightsFront side-marker lights
Overhead lights/Map lights
Headlights
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/TaillightsHatchback
Side turn signal lights
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