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Seats ..................................................................................................................... page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-4
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-20
Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-10
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-16
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-18
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-34
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-34
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-8
AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-10
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-14
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-18
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-29
Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-30
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-31
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-34
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Audio system ....................................................................................................... page 6-9
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-67
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-70
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-70
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-67
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-67
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-68
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-68
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-69
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-3
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-4
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................... 5-8
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5-10
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-14
Cruise Control
í...................................................................... 5-14
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-18 Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-18
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-22 Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-22
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-28
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-29 Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-29
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-30
Fog Lights
í............................................................................ 5-30
Daytime Running Lights (Canada) ......................................... 5-31
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-31
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-33
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-33
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-34
5-1íSome models.
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Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
qTurn Signal
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.
OFF
Right lane
change
Left lane
change Right turn
Left turn
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
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out.
Fog Lightsí
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
They help you to see as well as to be seen.
Type A
Type B
To turn on the fog lights, first turn the
headlight switch to the
position.
Then press the fog light switch.
To turn the fog lights off:
(Type A)
Press the fog light switch again or turn the
headlight switch to the
or OFF
position.
(Type B)
Press the left part of the fog light switch
or turn the headlight switch to the
or
OFF position.
NOTE
The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.
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Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster, the indicator light will
illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn it off.
CAUTION
Don't use sharp instruments or window
cleaners with abrasives to clean the
inside of the rear window surface. They
may damage the defroster grid inside
the window.
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defroster.
Horn
To sound the horn, press around the
mark on the steering wheel.
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Switches and Controls
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Operating Tips
qOperating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time when
the engine is not running.
qClearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowl grille to improve the system
efficiency.
qFoggy 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.
qOutside/Recirculated Air Position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
should be used only when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.
qParking 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.
qNot Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
qCheck 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.
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).
A/C switchí
Push the switch to turn the air conditioner
on. The indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the fan control dial is set
at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Push the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
This lever controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the lever be kept in the outside
air position.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation and
heating.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
This position can be used when driving on
a dusty road or in similar conditions. It
also helps to provide quicker cooling of
the interior.
WARNING
The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the
position in cold or
rainy weather will cause the windows
to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Do not use the
position in cold or rainy weather.
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íSome models.
Climate Control System
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lWhen driving over uneven surfaces,
the sound may jump.
lThe CD player/changer has been
designed to play CDs bearing the
identification logo as shown. No other
discs can be played.
lBe sure never to touch the signal
surface when handling the CDs. Pick
up a CD by grasping the outer edge or
the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
lDo not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label).
lDust, finger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reflected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should
become soiled, gently wipe it with a
soft cloth from the center of the CD to
the edge.
lDo not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.
lCDs, like traditional audio records, are
made of plastic. To avoid warping,
keep the CDs in their cases and do not
store them where they will be exposed
to direct sunlight.
lThe CD player/changer ejects the CD if
the CD is inserted upside down. Also
dirty and/or defective CDs may be
ejected.
l8 cm (3 in) CDs and CD accessories
(e.g. 8 cm disc adapter) cannot be used
in the CD player/changer.
lDo not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player/changer.
lDo not insert any disc with a peel-off
or seal on it.
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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Light Bulbs
Overhead light
High-mount brake light
Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse lights
Headlights
Some models.
License plate
lights/Trunk lights
Side-marker lights
Fog lights
Front turn signal
lights/Parking lights
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Owner Maintenance
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