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Introduction 3
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo with CD 17
AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash six CD 27
Climate Controls 44
Manual heating and air conditioning 44
Lights 48
Headlamps 48
Turn signal control 50
Bulb replacement 51
Driver Controls 56
Windshield wiper/washer control 56
Steering wheel adjustment 58
Power windows 61
Mirrors 62
Speed control 63
Locks and Security 70
Keys 70
Locks 70
Anti-theft system 75
Seating and Safety Restraints 80
Seating 80
Safety restraints 90
Air bags 100
Child restraints 110
Driving 121
Starting 121
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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 BasedMaster Lighting Switch
Hazard Warning FlasherFog Lamps-Front
Fuse CompartmentFuel Pump Reset
Windshield Wash/WipeWindshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/DemistPower Windows
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Window Lockout
Personal Alarm System
Feature
Engine OilEngine Coolant
Engine Coolant
TemperatureDo Not Open When Hot
BatteryAvoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks
Battery AcidExplosive Gas
Fan WarningPower Steering Fluid
Maintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission System
Engine Air FilterTraction Control
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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It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,
or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from an authorized Mazda dealer.
Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid
level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by an
authorized Mazda dealer.
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 immediately by an authorized
Mazda dealer.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
(if equipped):If the ABS light
stays illuminated or continues to
flash, a malfunction has been
detected, have the system serviced
immediately by an authorized Mazda dealer. Normal braking is still
functional unless the brake system warning light also is illuminated.
WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails
to illuminate, have the system serviced immediatelyby an
authorized Mazda dealer. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock
brake system is disabled but normal braking is still effective
unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with
the parking brake released.
!
BRAKE
ABS
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Four wheel drive indicator (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive is engaged, refer to
theDrivingchapter.
Note:If the light continues to flash,
have the system serviced by an authorized Mazda dealer.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecurilockyPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated. Refer to
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft
systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated, refer to theDriver Controlschapter.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door, liftgate, or liftgate window
is open.
Turn signals: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.
Safety belt warning chime:
Sounds to remind you to fasten your
safety belts.
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 (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver's door is opened.
CRUISE
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Random play in CD mode
Press the RDM control during play.
RDM will illuminate in the display.
The next selection will be randomly
selected.
To disengage random play, press the
RDM control again.
Setting the clock
The clock can be set at any time when the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
1. Press and hold the CLOCK
control for approximately 2
seconds until a beep sound is
heard. The clock's current time
will flash.
2. Press SCAN on the hour set
control to adjust the hours.
3. Press AUTO-M on the minute
set control to adjust the
minutes.
4. Press the CLOCK control again
to start the clock.
NOTE:If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows
or the vehicle's battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.
NOTE:If the time is not adjusted while the clock's current time is
flashing (if neither H nor M is pressed), and the clock control is pressed
a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the clock's current time
setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 min), the hour
setting will automatically advance one hour.
Changing the display mode
The display can be changed to alternate between the clock and the
audio. When the clock mode is selected, the time is displayed.
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Press the CLOCK control to
alternate the display.
NOTE:If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display
will revert to the clock mode.
AM/FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE AND COMPACT DISC
PLAYER/CHANGER (IN-DASH CD CHANGER)
Volume/power control
Ensure that the ignition is either in the ACC or ON position for the audio
system to function.
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
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Multiple ejection
1. Press and hold the CD eject
control for approximately 2
seconds until a beep sound is
heard.
2. Wait approximately 5 seconds or
press the CD eject control again within 5 seconds after the beep is
heard.
3. Remove the CD. The next CD will then be ejected.
NOTE:
²CDs will be ejected in numerical order, lowest number first.
²All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously.
²CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is OFF. Press and hold
the CD eject control for approximately 2 seconds and all CDs will
eject.
Random play
The random play feature works in CD mode and plays the selections on
the current CD in random order.
Random play in CD mode
Press the RDM control during play.
RDM will illuminate in the display.
The next selection will be randomly
selected.
To disengage random play, press the
RDM control again.
Setting the clock
The clock can be set at any time when the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
1. Press and hold the CLOCK
control for approximately 2
seconds until a beep sound is
heard. The clock's current time
will flash.
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