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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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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.
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Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamps bulbs
The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from
the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly by pulling it rearward.
4. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in
reverse order.
Replacing front parking/turn signal lamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood. The position lamps are located on the bottom half of
each headlamp.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
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K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........121
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
cargo lamps ...............................49
daytime running light ...............48
fog lamps ...................................48
headlamps .................................48
headlamps, flash to pass ..........49
instrument panel, dimming .....49
interior lamps .....................50±51
replacing bulbs ....... 51±52, 54±55
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Liftgate ........................................68
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........126
Load limits .................................148
Loading instructions .................151
Locks
childproof ..................................71
doors ..........................................70
Lubricant specifications ...........246
Luggage rack ...............................69
Lumbar support, seats .........81±82
M
Manual transaxle .......................135
fluid, checking and adding ....230
reverse .....................................136
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................244Mirrors ...................................60, 62
fold away ...................................63
heated ........................................63
side view mirrors (power) .......62
Moon roof ....................................67
Motorcraft parts ........................221
O
Octane rating ............................219
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................206
Overdrive ...................................131
Overheating ...............................164
P
Parking .......................................137
Parking brake ............................127
Passive anti-theft system
(PATS) .........................................75
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................161
Power door locks ........................70
Power Point
Cigar lighter ........................60±61
Power Seats .................................82
Power steering ..........................128
fluid, checking and adding ....227
fluid, refill capacity ................244
fluid, specifications .................246
Power Windows ...........................61
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................129
R
Radio ......................................17, 27
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