GETTING STARTED
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Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Steering-wheel audio
controls*
To increase/decrease volume:
Press up/press down switch (1)
Press (2) to mute
Press (3) to select AM, FM1,
FM2, CD, SIRIUS* radio mode
Press up/press down (4) to
seek next/previous preset radio
station/CD track
Press and hold up/down (4)
to seek radio stations in AM,
FM1, FM2
Tilt steering-wheel leverPull lever (8) down to
unlock column, adjust angle
of column
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF= Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on; rotate
knob (1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push lever
(2) forward/pull lever back to
original position
To flash high beams: Pull back
lever (2) slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down
= Fog lights* on: Rotate (3);
functions only with headlight
low beams on
Tip: Headlights will turn off,
parking lights remain on, if
lights are left on and switch is
in lock position or key removed132
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Windshield wiper/
washerlever
Intermittent wiper: One click down
Normal wiper speed: Two
clicks down
Fast wiper speed: Three clicks down
Single wipe: Push lever upWash and wipe: Pull lever (4)
toward you and hold; washer
and wipers will be activated
until lever is released
Cruise control*Operates above 19 mph
Press ON/OFF switch (5) to
enable/disable
To set speed: Press switch (6)
downand release
To increase set speed: Press switch
(6) up and release at desired speed
To decrease set speed: Press
switch (6) down and release at
desired speed
To cancel: Tap brake or clutch
pedal (manual transmission)
or press CANCEL switch (7)
*Denotes optional equipment
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VOL+
–MODE
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ON OFF CANCEL
RES/+
SET/–
6
ONO
FF
DOORAUTO
LR
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SWITCHES/INTERIOR LIGHTS
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Switches/
Interior Lights
Transmission
Power windows
Operate only with ignition on
To open/close: Push down/pull
up front of switch
Press driver window button down
completely once for one touch
auto downDome light
ON = Light always on
OFF = Light always off
DOOR = Light on when
a door is open
*Denotes optional equipment
Dual power mirrors
Operates in accessory mode
or with ignition on
To adjust left/right mirror: Push
selector switch (1) left/right,
press switch (2) in direction
of desired movement
M (Sport A/T
manual shift
mode)*
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
on shift position
indicator located in the
instrument panel
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode
Tip: You can also shift using
steering wheel controls
To upshift: Tap either up
switch toward you
To downshift: Tap either
down switch away from you
Manual transmission
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears
Tips: Do not shift into 1st
above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on the clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a standstill while waiting on
a hill may reduce clutch life
Gear indicator
(A/T only)*
Illuminated numeral of gear
indicator located in the instrument
panel displays current gear in
Automatic and Manual shift modes
Automatic transmission*
P =Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal, then
move gearshift to gear selection
R =Reverse
N=Neutral No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automaticallyP
R
N
D M
5-speed6-speed*
UNDER HOOD
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Under
Hood
Tip: Check all fluids with vehicle
parked on a level surface
1. Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Refill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap,
SAE 5W-20
4. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Engine oil should be between
FULL and LOW marks on dipstick
5. Brake/clutch* fluid
reservoir
If brake/clutch* fluid level
is low, have your vehicle
inspected by your nearest
Mazda dealer
6. Fuse block
7. Hood support rod
8. Air filter9. Hood latch
Push to right to release hood
10. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Level should be between
MIN and MAX
11. Cooling system cap
Do not remove if engine
is running or hot
12. Engine coolant reservoir
Check when engine is cold;
fluid level should be between
the FULL and LOW marks
on reservoir
WARNING: Never remove
cooling system cap while
engine is running or hot;
you could get burned
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Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months
Inspect engine valve clearance
every 75,000 miles
Replace spark plugs every
75,000 miles
Replace (FL22)* engine
coolant at 120,000 miles
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000
†miles
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive
at varying road and engine speeds
A.Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Lubricate: Locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
idle speed, brake lines and hoses,
steering operationand linkages,
front suspension ball joints,
driveshaft dust boots,chassis
and body bolts
C.Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
D.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(other than FL22), manual
transmission oil, rear
differential oil
E.Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
F.Inspect: Disc brakes
2.0-liter 4-cylinder
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
A BE F
A A
C F
A A B D
F
A A
EF
A C
A BF
A
A
F
A
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
