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Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and
child-restraint systems.
Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.
Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including climate control and audio
system.
In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
Index
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Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control systemCup holder/Ashtray
Glove box Shift lever
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher Lighting control/Turn signals Instrument cluster
Driver-side air bag
Wiper and washer lever
Power window switches*
Cruise control switches*
Ignition switchLighter
Tilt wheel release lever Power window
lock switch*
Audio control switches* Outside mirror switch
Power door lock switch*
Power sliding door switch*Front console
TCS OFF switch*
(page 5-20)
(page 5-34)
(page 3-19)
(page 3-21)
(page 3-24) (page 5-18)
(page 3-33)
(page 6-38)(page 5-2) (page 5-14) (page 6-50)(page 6-2) (page 6-46)/(page 6-45)(page 6-44) (page 6-50) (page 2-56) (page 6-14) (page 5-39)(page 5-9) (page 5-36)
(page 2-56) (page 3-13)
(page 3-33) (page 3-8)
*Some models.
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Interior Overview
Rearview mirrorSeat beltsInterior light
Sunvisors
Front seats
Side air bags*
Second-row seat
Power seat
switches
Third-row seat
Parking brake
Rear climate control panel*
Rear vents*
(page 6-41)(page 2-30)
(page 3-34)
(page 5-5)
(page 2-56)(page 6-42)
(page 6-10)
(page 2-20)
(page 6-12)
(page 2-13) (page 2-8)
(page 2-3)
*Some models.
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including climate control and audio
system.
Climate Control System
................................................................ 6-2
Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2
Vent Operation (Front) .............................................................. 6-3
Control Panel (Front) ................................................................. 6-5
Vent Operation (Rear) ............................................................. 6-10
Control Panel (Rear)* .............................................................. 6-12
Audio System
............................................................................... 6-14
Antenna ................................................................................... 6-14
Operating Tips for Audio System ............................................ 6-14
Audio Set* ............................................................................... 6-21
Audio Control Switch Operation* ........................................... 6-38
Safety Certification .................................................................. 6-40
Interior Equipment
..................................................................... 6-41
Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-41
Interior Lights .......................................................................... 6-42
Lighter* ................................................................................... 6-44
Ashtray* .................................................................................. 6-45
Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-46
Bottle Holder ........................................................................... 6-48
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-49
Accessory Sockets* ................................................................. 6-52
*Some models.
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Climate Control System
Operating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
Clearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowling grille to improve the system
efficiency.
Foggy Windows
The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system to
defog the windows.
To help defog the windows, operate the air
conditioner to dehumidify the air.
Outside/Recirculated Air
Position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
can be used temporarily when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.
Parking in Direct Sunlight
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then run
the climate control system.
Not Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal parts lubricated.
Check the Refrigerant before the
Weather Gets Hot
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspection.
The air conditioner is filled with
HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that will
not damage the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Replacement of the Cabin Air
Filter
If your vehicle is equipped with an air
filter for the air conditioner, it is necessary
to change the filter periodically as
indicated in scheduled maintenance (page
8-3). Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for replacement of the cabin air
filter.
Operating Tips
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Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob.
Horizontal air flow can be adjusted by pressing the vent left or right.
Adjusting the amount of airflow
These vents can be opened and closed with wheel.
Vent Operation (Front)
NOTE
When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of
trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled.
Knob
Open Close
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Selecting the Airflow Mode
Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents
Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents
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Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
0—Fan off
1—Low speed
2—Medium low speed
3—Medium high speed
4—High speed
Control Panel (Front)
A/C0123
4
0123REAR
Temperature control dialA/C switch Rear window defroster switchFan control dial
Air intake selector switch
Rear air-conditioner main switchMode selector dial
(page 5-38)
(page 6-12)
ColdHot
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