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Lighting Control/Turn Signals ........................................................................... page 5-38
Instrument Cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-23
Driver-side Air Bag ........................................................................................... page 2-43
Wiper and Washer Lever .................................................................................... page 5-40
Information Display ........................................................................................... page 6-46
Hazard Warning Flasher .................................................................................... page 5-44
Passenger-side Air Bag ...................................................................................... page 2-43
Glove Box ......................................................................................................... page 6-52
Power Door Locks ............................................................................................... page 3-8
Power Windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Tilt Wheel Release Lever ................................................................................... page 3-34
Ignition Switch .................................................................................................... page 5-2
Climate Control System ....................................................................................... page 6-2
Audio System .................................................................................................... page 6-16
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-49
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-48
Shift Lever ........................................................................................................... page 5-8
Parking Brake ...................................................................................................... page 5-5
Trunk Release Button (Sedan) ........................................................................... page 3-19
Storage Pocket ................................................................................................... page 6-52
Center Console .................................................................................................. page 6-52
Cup Holder ........................................................................................................ page 6-50
Interior Lights .................................................................................................... page 6-43
Sunvisors ........................................................................................................... page 6-43
Map Lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-44
Rearview Mirror ................................................................................................ page 3-35
Vanity Mirrors ................................................................................................... page 6-43
Rear Seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-9
Seat Belt ............................................................................................................ page 2-16
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ............................................................... page 2-2
Side Air Bags ..................................................................................................... page 2-43
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ......................................... page 2-43
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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Trunk Lid (Sedan) ............................................................................................. page 3-18
High-mount Brake Light ................................................................................... page 8-31
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear Window Defroster ..................................................................................... page 5-42
Power Windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-27
Brake Lights ...................................................................................................... page 8-31
Rear Turn Signal Light ...................................................................................... page 8-31
Reverse Lights ................................................................................................... page 8-31
License Plate Lights ........................................................................................... page 8-31
Taillight .............................................................................................................. page 8-31
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................................. page 8-21
Front Turn Signal Light/Parking Light .............................................................. page 8-31
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............................................................................. page 3-9
Fuel-filler Lid .................................................................................................... page 3-24
Keys ..................................................................................................................... page 3-2
Outside Mirrors ................................................................................................. page 3-34
Front Side-marker Lights ................................................................................... page 8-31
Headlights .......................................................................................................... page 8-31
Foglights ............................................................................................................ page 8-31
Moonroofí........................................................................................................ page 3-27
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Exterior Overview
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Liftgate (Wagon) ................................................................................................ page 3-12
High-mount Brake Light ................................................................................... page 8-31
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear Window Defroster ..................................................................................... page 5-42
Power Windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-27
Brake Lights ...................................................................................................... page 8-31
Rear Turn Signal Light ...................................................................................... page 8-31
Reverse Lights ................................................................................................... page 8-31
License Plate Lights ........................................................................................... page 8-31
Taillight .............................................................................................................. page 8-31
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................................. page 8-21
Front Turn Signal Light/Parking Light .............................................................. page 8-31
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............................................................................. page 3-9
Fuel-filler Lid .................................................................................................... page 3-24
Door and Keys ..................................................................................................... page 3-2
Outside Mirrors ................................................................................................. page 3-34
Front Side-marker Lights ................................................................................... page 8-31
Headlights .......................................................................................................... page 8-31
Foglights ............................................................................................................ page 8-31
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2
Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ............................................................... 3-3
Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-7
Hatch (Hatchback) .................................................................. 3-10
Liftgate (Wagon) ..................................................................... 3-12
Trunk Lid (Sedan) ................................................................... 3-18
Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever (Sedan) .............................. 3-21
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-22
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-24
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-26
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-27
Security System ........................................................................... 3-29
Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-29
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-32
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-34
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-34
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-34
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Steering Wheel
WARNING
Adjusting the Steering Wheel:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control
or an accident. Never adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving.
qSteering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, pull down the lock
release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, push the lever up to lock the
column.
3. Push the wheel up and down to be
certain it's locked before driving.
Mirrors
qOutside Mirrors
Check the mirrors' angles before driving.
WARNING
Convex Mirror (Passenger Side):
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears. Be
sure to look over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
To adjust:
1. Press the left or right side of the
selector switch to choose the left or
right side mirror.
2. Depress the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Outside mirrorSelector switch
Mirror switch
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After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by placing the selector switch in the
middle position.
Mirror defrosterí
To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position and
push the rear window defroster switch
(page 5-42).
qRearview Mirror
WARNING
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.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror,
perform the adjustment with the day/
night lever in the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from cars at the rear.
Night DayDay/Night lever
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from cars at
the rear when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will go off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
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NOTE
lDo not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity
will be affected and may not operate
normally.
Light sensor
Light sensor
lFor information regarding the 3
buttons (,,) on the auto-
dimming mirror, refer to HomeLink
Wireless Control System (page
5-44).
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Before Getting In
lBe sure the windows, outside mirrors,
and outside lights are clean.
lInspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
lLook under the vehicle for any sign of
a leak.
lIf you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch
fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid
levels should be inspected. See
Maintenance, Section 8.
After Getting In
lAre all doors closed and locked?
lIs the seat adjusted properly?
lAre the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
lIs everyone's seat belt fastened?
lCheck all gauges.
lCheck all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
lRelease the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your
Mazda.
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