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Gear position indicator
When the shift lever is in the D or M
position, the numeral for the selected gear
displays.
qTCS/DSC Indicator Lightí
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is
operating, the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may
have a malfunction and they may not
operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qDSC OFF Indicator Lightí
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
It also comes on when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off (page 5-26).
If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is
not switched off, take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic
stability control may have a malfunction.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is
replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. In
this case, the DSC OFF indicator light
flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light
illuminates.
To make the DSC operable, do the
following procedure with the battery
connected.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Turn the steering clockwise fully, then turn it counterclockwise fully.
3. Make sure the DSC OFF indicator goes off.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then turn it to the ON
position again.
5. Make sure the TCS/DSC indicator light goes off.
If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the
DSC OFF indicator light remain
illuminated even after turning the
ignition switch to the ON position,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
q Cruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colors.
Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
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CAUTION
When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-35).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner off
(page 7-19).
NOTE
lWhen maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
mode, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
lIf warmer air is desired at floor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
orposition and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
lThe air to the floor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
q Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to theor
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
WARNING
Foggy Windshield:
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position will cause the outside of the
windshield to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Set the temperature
control to the hot or warm position
when using the
position.
NOTE
lFor maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control dial to the
extreme hot position and turn the fan
control dial fully clockwise.
lIf warm air is desired at the floor, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.
lIn the,,orposition, the air
conditioner is automatically turned
on (however, the indicator light does
not illuminate) and the outside air
mode is automatically selected to
defrost the windshield.
In the
orposition, the outside
air mode cannot be changed to
therecirculated air mode.
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Audio Set
CD PlayerIn-Dash CD Changer
Illustration is of a representative audio unit.
Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-20
Clock ...................................................................................................................... page 6-24
Operating the Radio ............................................................................................... page 6-26
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .............................................................. page 6-28
Operating the In-Dash CD Changer ....................................................................... page 6-30
Error Indications ..................................................................................................... page 6-35
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qClock
Display
Hour/Minute set switch
Clock/Display switch12/24-hour clock time switch
Setting the time
The clock can be set at any time when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
1. To adjust the time, pull up the clock/
display switch for about 2 seconds until
a beep is heard.
The clock's current time will flash.
NOTE
To select 12-hour clock time, pull up
the 12/24-hour clock time switch while
the clock display is flashing. To select
24-hour clock time, press down the
12/24-hour clock time switch while the
clock display is flashing. After selecting
the desired display, press the audio
control dial to return to the flashing
clock display. 2. To advance the hours, pull up the hour/
minute set switch. To advance the
minutes, press down the hour/minute
set switch while the time is flashing.
3. Pull up the clock/display switch again to start the clock.
Exact hour adjustment
1. To set the exact hour, pull up the clock/
display switch for about 2 seconds until
a beep is heard.
The clock's current time will flash.
2. Pull up the clock/display switch again and the time will be adjusted as
follows:
(Example)
12:01 ―12:29 →12:00
12:30 ―12:59 →1:00
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NOTE
lWhen the clock/display switch is
released, the seconds are reset to
“00 ”.
lIf the power supply to the unit is
interrupted (if the fuse blows or the
vehicle's battery is disconnected), the
clock will need to be reset.
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qOperating the In-Dash CD Changerí
Load button
CD play button
CD slot
Fast-forward/Reverse switchDisc down buttonDisplay
Track up/down switchRepeat button Scan/Auto memory switchRandom button
Disc up button
CD eject button
Channel preset buttons
Clock/Display switch
Type
Playable data
Music CD/MP3 CD
player · Music data (CD-DA)
· MP3 file
NOTE
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA)
and MP3 files, playback of the two file
types differs depending on how the disc
was recorded.
Inserting the CD
The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading mechanism
will set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on the
CD.
The disc number and the track number
will be displayed.
NOTE
The CD will begin playback
automatically after insertion.
A CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads
“WAIT ”. A beeping
sound can be heard during this waiting
time. Simultaneously pressing the
power/volume dial and the load button
(
) for about 2 seconds will turn
this beeping sound ON or OFF.
Normal insertion
1. Press the load button (
).
2. When “IN ”is displayed, insert the CD.
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Inserting CDs into desired tray number
1. Press and hold the load button (
)
for about 2 seconds until a beep sound
is heard.
2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “WAIT ”is
displayed.
3. When “IN ”is displayed, insert the CD.
NOTE
The CD cannot be inserted to the
desired tray number if the number is
already occupied.
Multiple insertion
1. Press and hold the load button (
)
for about 2 seconds until a beep sound
is heard.
2. When “IN ”is displayed, insert the CD.
3. When “IN ”is displayed again, insert
the next CD.
NOTE
The first-inserted CD will be played
automatically when:
lNo other CD is inserted within 15
seconds after “IN ”is displayed.
lThe CD trays are full.
Displaying the CD-inserted tray
number
When you want to know the number for a
CD-inserted tray, press down the clock/
display switch. The tray number will be
displayed for 5 seconds.
Ejecting the CD
Normal ejection
1. Press the CD eject button (
). The
disc number and “DISC ”“OUT ”will
be displayed.
2. Pull out the CD.
NOTE
When the CD is ejected during play, the
next CD will be played automatically.
Ejecting CDs from desired tray number
1. Press and hold the CD eject button (
)
for about 2 seconds until a beep sound
is heard.
The “DISC ”“OUT ”display flashes.
2. Press the channel preset button for the desired CD number for less than 5
seconds after the beep sound is heard.
3. Pull out the CD.
Multiple ejection
1. Press and hold the CD eject button (
)
for about 2 seconds until a beep sound
is heard.
The “DISC ”“OUT ”display flashes.
2. Press the CD eject button (
) again
for less than 5 seconds after the beep
sound is heard.
NOTE
If the button is not pressed and about 5
seconds have elapsed while “DISC ”
“ OUT ”is flashing, CDs are
automatically ejected.
3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will be ejected.
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NOTE
lMake sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
lBe sure to register the tire pressure
sensor ID signal code whenever tires
or wheels are changed (page 5-30).
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and
turn off the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, and tool (page 7-5).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the tire to be changed. When blocking
a wheel, place a tire block both in front
and behind the tire.
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size to hold
the tire in place.
qRemoving a Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack under the jackingposition closest to the tire being
changed.
Jacking position
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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