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Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-5
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-9
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-38
Power door lock switch ....................................................................................... page 3-8
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-18
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-17
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-20
Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-29
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-29
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-30
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-11
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-27
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-45
Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-49
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-49
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-55
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-10
Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-34
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-38
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-39
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-45
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-46
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-38
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-38
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-43
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-43
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-44
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-41
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2
Child safety locks ................................................................................................ page 3-9
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-17
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-20
Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-13
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-19
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-22
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-29
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-53
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-10
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-32
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2
Child safety locks ................................................................................................ page 3-9
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-17
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-20
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-19
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-22
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-10
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-29
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-53
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-10
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-27
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-32
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37
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 ........................................................................... 3-2Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System
í............................................................ 3-3
Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-7
Liftgate (5 Door) ..................................................................... 3-10
Trunk Lid (4 Door) ................................................................. 3-13
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4Door) ....................................... 3-15
Power Windows
í................................................................... 3-17
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-19
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-20
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-22
Security System ........................................................................... 3-24 Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-24
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-27
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-29 Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-29
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-29
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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 thesteering 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 mirror 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.
Manual control mirror
To adjust, move the mirror's control lever,
just inside the door.
Control lever
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
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To adjust:
1. Move the selector switch to the left orright to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction.
Mirror switch
Outside mirror
Selector switch
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by moving the selector switch to the
middle position.
Folding the mirror
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.
WARNING
Driving with Mirrors Folded In:
Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident. Always return the outside
mirrors to the driving position before
you start driving.
Mirror defrosterí
To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position and
push the rear window defroster switch
(page 5-53).
qRearview Mirror
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
Reducing glare from headlights
Do this with the day/night lever in the day
position.
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Push the lever forward for day driving.
Pull it back to reduce glare from
headlights.
Night
Day Day/Night lever
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.
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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 is 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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