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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 14
Warning and control lights 14
Gauges 19
Entertainment Systems 21
AM/FM stereo with single CD 21
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 25
Climate Controls 31
Manual heating and air conditioning 31
Lights 33
Headlamps 33
Turn signal control 37
Bulb replacement 38
Driver Controls 43
Windshield wiper/washer control 43
Steering wheel adjustment 45
Power windows 48
Mirrors 50
Speed control 51
Locks and Security 58
Keys 58
Locks 58
Anti-theft system 65
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Instrument cluster
(pg. 14)Windshield wiper/washer
control
(pg. 43)
Driver air bag
(pg. 93) Speed controls*
(pg. 51)
Instrument panel
dimmer/dome light
control
(pg. 35)
Hood release handle
(pg. 223) Power mirror control*
(pg. 50)Headlamp and turn
signal control
(pg. 33)
Manual tilt steering
column lever
(pg. 45)
* if equipped
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Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecurilockPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated. Refer to
SecuriLockpassive 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 ACCESSORY 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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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
BATTERY SAVER
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature which, if you leave
the headlamps on, automatically turns off the headlamps after 30
seconds when the ignition is in the OFF position.
FOG LAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The foglamps can only be turned on
when:
•the headlamp control is in the
low beam or parking lamp
position, and
•the ignition key is in the ON
position.
When the ignition is in the OFF position, the fog lamp is deactivated,
even when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low beam
position.
When the highbeams are activated, the fog lamps will not operate.
Press the fog lamp control again to deactivate the fog lamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
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WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally
may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions.
Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may
result in a collision.
High beams
After turning the headlamps on,
push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground
and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the
vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works
well). The center of the lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the
headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen
and open the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaque
cloth.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity light towards the right.
If this edge is not at the
horizontal reference line, the
beam will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
the headlamp, then usea7mm
hex socket or T20 Torx driver
to turn the adjuster either
counterclockwise (to adjust
down) or clockwise (to adjust
up) aligning the upper edge of
the light pattern up to the
horizontal line. Aftermarket
photometric aimers are not
recommended for use on Mazda
vehicles.
6. Move the opaque cloth to cover the right-hand headlamp and repeat
steps 4 and 5 for the left-hand headlamp.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
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The map lamp controls (without
moon roof) are located on the dome
lamp. Press the button on either
side of each map lamp to illuminate
the lamps. Push the button again to
turn off the lamps.
For models equipped with a moon
roof, the map lamps are located on
the moon roof control panel. Press
the button on either side of each
map lamp to illuminate the lamps.
Push the button again to turn off
the lamps.
The map lamps will illuminate
whenever a door is opened. After
the door is shut, the lamps will remain illuminated for 25 seconds.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
•interior overhead lamp
•map lamp
For bulb replacement, see an authorized Mazda dealer.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America to assure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility.
Note:The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
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Function Number
of bulbsTrade number
Park/turn
lamps
(front)2
3157 AK (amber)
Headlamps 2 9003 (HB2)
Rear
stop/tail
lamps2
W21/5W
Rear turn
lamps2
WY21W (amber)
Rear
license
plate lamps2
W5W
Backup
lamp2
W21W
Side
repeater
lamp2
WY5W (amber)
Fog lamp
(if
equipped)2
H1
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Center
high-mount
stop lamp5
W5W
Interior
overhead
lamp1
912 (906)
Map lamps 2 168 (T10)
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized Mazda
dealer.
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