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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Security indicator light
When there is no key in the ignition
switch, and the theft-deterrent system has
been armed, the light will flash once every
3 seconds. This indicates that the system
is working properly.
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.
TCS Indicator Light*
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position. If the TCS is
operating, the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS may have a
malfunction and it may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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
NOTE
•In addition to the indicator light
flashing, a slight lugging sound will
come from the engine. This
indicates that the TCS is operating
properly.
•On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to
achieve high rpm when the TCS is
on.
*Some models.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
TCS OFF Indicator Light*
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
It goes off when the engine is started. It
also comes on when you switch off the
traction control system or when the
system has a malfunction.
Cruise Main Indicator Light*
This light comes on when the ON/OFF
switch is pressed and the cruise control
system is activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light*
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.
Turn-Signal/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
When operating the turn-signal lights, the
left or right turn-signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn-signal light
is operating (page 5-35).
When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn-signal indicator lights
flash (page 5-39).
NOTE
After starting the engine on very cold
days, the TCS OFF indicator will
remain on and TCS will not operate
until the engine is warm.
NOTE
If an indicator light remains
illuminated (does not flash) or if it
flashes abnormally, the turn signal bulb
may be burned out.
*Some models.
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Daytime Running Lights
(Canada Model)
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.
Tu r n S i g n a l
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.
NOTE
The running lights go off when the
parking brake is applied.
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
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
To sound the horn, press around the
mark of the steering wheel.The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all four turn signals will flash at once.
HornHazard Warning Flasher
NOTE
•The turn signals don’t work when
the hazard warning lights are on.
•Check local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.
Hazard warning flasher
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Press a band selector button ( ) to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button ( ) switches the bands as
follows: FM1
→FM2
→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received, "ST" will be
displayed.Tu n i n g
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
Band selector button Display
Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dialScan button
Seek tuning
buttonSatellite button*
*Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold Sirius digital satellite radio unit.
For information on use, read the manual accompanying the Sirius unit.Auto memory
button/Electric
serial number
button*
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise, and the "ST" indicator will go
out.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player*
Inserting the MD
Insert the MD, label-side up with the
arrow pointed to the slot. The auto-
loading mechanism will set the MD and
begin play. There will be a short lapse
before play begins while the player reads
the digital signals on the MD.
The track number and the elapsed play
back time for the current track will be
displayed on the display.PlayingPress the MD play button ( ) to
start playing when a MD is in the unit.
Ejecting the MD
Press the MD eject button ( ) to eject the
MD.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button
( ) to advance through a track at high
speed.
Press and hold the reverse button ( )
to reverse through a track at high speed.
Tr a c k s e a r c h
Press the track up button ( ) once to
skip forward to the beginning of the next
track.
Press the track down button ( ) once to
skip back to the beginning of the current
track.
MD play button
Random button Repeat buttonFast-forward button
Reverse
button Scan
button
Track up
button
Track down
button
MD slot
MD display
button
MD eject button
MD display
Main display
Display
button
Display
feed dial
NOTE
When the clock is displayed, the
elapsed play back time will not be
displayed. To display the elapsed play
back time, turn the audio control dial
to the right. Turn the dial to the left to
return to the previous display.
*Some models.
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Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player*
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the
CD and begin play. There will be a short
lapse before play begins while the player
reads the digital signals on the CD.
The disc-in indicator will illuminate, and
the track number and the elapsed play
back time for the current track will be
displayed.PlayingPress the CD play button ( ) to start
playing when a CD is in the unit.
Ejecting the CD
Press the CD eject button ( ) to eject the
CD.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button
( ) to advance through a track at high
speed.
Press and hold the reverse button ( )
to reverse through a track at high speed.
Display CD slotCD play button CD eject button
Random button
Repeat buttonFast-forward button
Reverse
button Scan
button
Track up
button
Track down
button
Disc-in indicator
NOTE
When the clock is displayed, the
elapsed play back time will not be
displayed. To display the elapsed play
back time, turn the audio control dial
to the right. Turn the dial to the left to
return to the previous display.
*Some models.
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Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Operating the In-Dash CD Changer*
Inserting the CD
The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading mechanism
will set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on the
CD.
The disc number, the track number and
the elapsed play back time for the current
track will be displayed.
CD eject button
Fast-forward
button Scan
button
Track up
button
Track down
button
Disc down
button
Load button
Random button Repeat button
Disc up buttonReverse button
Power/Volume dial
DisplayCD slot
CD play button
Channel preset buttonsDisc-in indicator
NOTE
•When the clock is displayed, the
elapsed play back time will not be
displayed. To display the elapsed
play back time, turn the audio
control dial to the right. Turn the
dial to the left to return to the
previous display.
•A CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads "WAIT". A beeping
sound can be heard during this
waiting time. Simultaneously
pressing the power/volume dial and
the load button ( ) for about 2
seconds will turn this beeping sound
ON or OFF.
*Some models.
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