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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Seat Belt Warning Light 5-29
Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-29
Immobilizer System Warning/Security Indicator Light 5-30
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-30
O/D OFF Indicator Light 5-30
Shift Position Indicator Light 5-31
TCS Indicator Light 5-31
TCS OFF Indicator Light 5-31
Cruise Main Indicator Light 5-31
Cruise Set Indicator Light 5-32
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 5-32
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qImmobilizer System Warning/
Security Indicator Lightí
Immobilizer system warning light
When the key is in the ignition switch,
this light serves as the immobilizer system
warning light.
If the immobilizer system is working
properly, the light will come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or
START position. The light will go out
when confirmation by the immobilizer
system is completed.
If the light flashes rapidly, fails to come
on, or comes on and stays on, it indicates
a system malfunction. If any of these
occur, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
Security indicator light
When there is no key in the ignition
switch, and the theft-deterrent system has
been armed, the light will flash once every
3 seconds. This indicates that the system
is working properly.
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:
lThe high-beam headlights are on.
lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qO/D OFF Indicator Light
This light comes on when the overdrive
has been turned off.
CAUTION
If the overdrive-off indicator light
flashes, the transaxle has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your
Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transaxle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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Lighting Control
qHeadlights
To turn on the lights, turn the headlight
switch on the end of the control lever.
Switch Position
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard
illuminationOff On On
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't
leave the lights on while the engine is
off unless safety requires them.
qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
qHeadlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beam.
Pull back to original position for low
beam.
High beam
Low beam
qFlashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch does
not need to be on, and the lever will return
to the normal position when released.
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Fog Lightsí
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
They help you to see as well as to be seen.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position to turn on the front fog lights.
Fog light switch
To turn them off, rotate the fog light
switch to the OFF position 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.
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
WARNING
Substitute Washer Fluid:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
affect your visibility, and could result
in an accident. Use only windshield
washer fluid or plain water in the
reservoir.
Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing
temperatures is dangerous. The
washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision. You
could have an accident. Don't use the
washer without first warming the
windshield and never use plain tap
water.
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qRadio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach
longer distances than FM signals. Because
of this, two stations may sometimes be
picked up on the same frequency at the
same time.
Station 2 Station 1Ionosphere
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about
40―50 km (25―30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.
(25—30 miles)40—50 kmFM Station
Signals from an FM transmitter are similar
to beams of light because they do not
bend around corners, but they do reflect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot
travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM
stations cannot be received at the great
distances possible with AM reception.
AM wave FM wave
FM wave
100—200 km (60—120 miles)Ionosphere
Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days
may provide better reception than clear
days.
Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reflected signal at
the same time. This causes a slight delay
in reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may
also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.
Reflected wave
Direct
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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H
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-33
Flashing ...................................... 5-33
High-low beam .......................... 5-33
On reminder ............................... 5-33
Hood Release .................................... 3-24
Horn .................................................. 5-38
I
Ignition
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-46
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-28
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-24
Cruise Main ................................ 5-31
Cruise set .................................... 5-32
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-30
O/D OFF .................................... 5-30
Security ...................................... 5-30
Shift position .............................. 5-31
TCS ............................................ 5-31
TCS OFF .................................... 5-31
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-32
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-20
Interior Care ...................................... 8-49
Interior Lights ................................... 6-46
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-19
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-34
Liftgate .............................................. 3-18
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-33
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-49
Lighting Control ............................... 5-33
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-48
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-9
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-8
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Map Lights ........................................ 6-47
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-32
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-33
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-25
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-21
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-32
Overhead Console ............................. 6-53
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-46
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-44
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-4
11-4
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