Black plate (79,1)
NOTE
l(U.S.A.)
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
l(CANADA)
This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry CANADA. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the lock button and the hazard warning
lights will flash once.
To confirm that all doors and the liftgate
have been locked, press the lock button
again within 5 seconds. If they are closed
and locked, the horn will sound.
NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that all doors and the
liftgate are locked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
lThe hazard warning lights will not
flash.
lThe hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed or turned off, refer to the
theft-deterrent system (page 3-29).
NOTE
lAll doors and the liftgate cannot be
locked when any door or the liftgate
is open and the key is in the ignition
switch.
lConfirm that all doors and the
liftgate are locked visually or audibly
by use of the double click.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the unlock button again within 5 seconds.
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Doors and Locks
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NOTE
(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that all doors and the
liftgate are unlocked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
lThe hazard warning lights will not
flash.
lThe hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed or turned off, refer to the
theft-deterrent system (page 3-29).
NOTE
After unlocking with the transmitter, all
doors and the liftgate will automatically
lock if one of the doors or the liftgate is
not opened within about 30 seconds.
Panic button
If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, pressing the panic button will
activate the vehicle's alarm.
NOTE
The panic button will work whether
any door or the liftgate is open or
closed.
Turning on the alarm
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the
following will occur:
lThe horn sounds intermittently.
lThe hazard warning lights flash.Turning off the alarm
Press any button on the transmitter.
qTransmitter Maintenance
CAUTION
lMake sure the battery is installed
with the correct pole facing upward.
Battery leakage could occur if it is
not installed correctly.
lWhen replacing the battery, be
careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also be
careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could be damaged.
lThere is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.
lReplace only with the same type
battery.
lIntegrated key type: CR1620 or
equivalent
lNon-key type: CR2025 or
equivalent
lDispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.
lInsulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
lNever disassemble.lNever throw the battery into fire
and/or water.
lNever deform or crush.
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Theft-Deterrent Systemí
The theft-deterrent system is designed to
prevent your vehicle or its contents from
being stolen when all doors, hood, and
trunk lid/liftgate are locked.
If forcible entry is attempted, the system
sounds the horn and flashes the hazard
warning lights.
NOTE
lThe theft-deterrent system operates
with the key or the keyless entry
system transmitter.
lThe system will not function unless
it is properly armed. To properly
secure the vehicle, always make sure
all windows are completely closed
and all doors and the trunk lid/
liftgate are locked before leaving the
vehicle. Remember to take your key
and transmitter.
qOperation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 3
minutes when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
lForcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid/liftgate.
lUnlocking a door with the door lock
switch.
lOpening a door by operating an inside
door-lock knob.
lOpening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
lOpening the trunk lid by operating the
trunk lid release lever.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door or the
trunk lid is unlocked with the key or with
the transmitter.
qHow to Arm the System
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Make sure the hood is closed. Close
and lock all doors and the liftgate/trunk
lid from the outside using the key. If
you have the keyless entry system,
press the lock button on the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Close the hood and the liftgate/trunk
lid . Press the area on the door-lock
switch marked“LOCK”once. Close all
doors.
NOTE
Locking the doors with the inside door-
lock knob will not arm the system.
qTo Turn off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door or the trunk lid with the
key.
lPress the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
lInsert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the ON position.
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Security System
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5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2
Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-3
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-4
Manual Transaxle Operation ..................................................... 5-9
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................. 5-11
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-18
Cruise Control
í...................................................................... 5-19
Traction Control System (TCS)í........................................... 5-22
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)í........................................ 5-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí......................................... 5-25
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-32
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-32
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-37
Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-37
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-49
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-51
Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-51
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-54
Fog Lights
í............................................................................ 5-55
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-55
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) ............................. 5-59
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-60
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-61
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-61
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Horn
To sound the horn, press themark on
the steering wheel.
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Hazard warning flasher
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.
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Switches and Controls
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DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
18 AUDIO 30AAudio system
(BOSE Sound System-equipped model)
19 ABS IG 10A ABS
í, DSCí
20 FOG 15A Front fog lightsí
21 HORN 15A Horn
22 DRL 10A DRLí
23 H/CLEAN――
24 F/PUMP 15A Fuel pump
25 P/ST IG 10A Power steering
26 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner
í
27 ALT/TCM 10A/15A TCMí
28 GLOW SIG――
29 P.OUTLET―Power outlet
30 ENG +B 10A PCM
31 ROOM 15A Interior lights
32 ENG BAR 4 10A O
2sensorsí
33 ENG BAR 3 10A O2sensors
34 EGI INJ 10A Injector
35 ENG BAR 1 10A For protection of various circuits
36 ENG BAR 2 10A PCM, Fuel pump
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Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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With turbocharger
DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 FAN 70A Cooling fan
2―― ―
3 BTN 40A For protection of various circuits
4 HEAD 40A Headlights
5 F/PUMP 30A Fuel pump
6―― ―
7 ABS 1 30A ABS, DSC
8 ABS 2 20A ABS, DSC
9 ENGINE 30A For protection of various circuits
10 INJECTOR 30A Fuel injector
11 IG KEY1 30A Ignition switch
12 STATER 20A Starter clutch
13 IG KEY2 30A Ignition switch
14―― ―
15 HEATER 40A Blower motor
16―― ―
17 DEFOG 40A Rear window deforester
18 AUDIO 30AAudio system
(BOSE Sound System-equipped model)
19 ABS IG 10A ABS
20 FOG 15A Front fog lights
21 HORN 15A Horn
22 DRL 10A DRL
í
23 H/CLEAN――
24 ETC 10A Elec. throttle valve
25―― ―
26 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner
27―― ―
28―― ―
29 P.OUTLET 15A Power outlet
30 ENG +B 10A PCM
31 ROOM 15A Interior lights
32―― ―
33 ENG BAR 3 10A O
2sensors
34―― ―
35 ENG BAR 1 15A For protection of various circuits
36 ENG BAR 2 10A PCM, Fuel pump
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Fuse block (Passenger's side)
37 38 39 4041 42
43 44 4546
47 48 49 5051
52 5354 55 56 5758
59 60 61 6263 64
65 66 67 68 6970
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 8586
DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
37 D/LOCK 2 15A Double locking systemí
38 STOP LAMP/HORN 10A Stop Lamp, Horn
39 HEAD HIGH L 10A Headlight high beam (LH)
40 HEAD HIGH R 10A Headlight high beam (RH)
41―― ―
42―― ―
43 CIGAR 15A Lighter
44 RADIO 7.5A Audio system
45 MIRROR 10A Power control mirror
í
46 TAIL R 7.5ATaillight (RH), Parking light (RH), License
plate lights
47 OBD 10A For protection of various circuits
48―― ―
49 TR/LOCK――
50―― ―
51―― ―
52 SUN ROOF 20A Moonroof
í
53 WASHER 20A Windshield wiper and washer
54―― ―
55 P/WIND R――
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Owner Maintenance
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