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Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-41
Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-27
TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-22
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-40
Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-45
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-24
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-46
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-43
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-18
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-52
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-46
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-16
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-57
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-57
Accessory socket ............................................................................................... page 6-59
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-54
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-11
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-40
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-31
Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-20
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-32
Storage pocket ................................................................................................... page 6-56
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-40
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-49
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-49
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-50
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-41
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-49
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-16
Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-9
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-20
Hatch ................................................................................................................. page 3-12
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-45
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-23
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-34
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-39
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-32
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-28
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-33
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-11
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-30
Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-9
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-40
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-14
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-45
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-23
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-34
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-39
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-32
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-28
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-33
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-11
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-30
Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-9
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-40
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by placing the selector switch in the
middle position.
Mirror defrosterí
To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position and
push the rear window defroster switch
(page 5-45).
qRearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higherthan the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
Manual day/night mirror
Auto-dimming mirror
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror,
perform the adjustment with the day/
night lever in the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from cars at the rear.
Night DayDay/Night lever
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from cars at
the rear when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Knowing Your Mazda
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Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-40
Flashing ...................................... 5-41
High-low beam .......................... 5-41
Leveling ..................................... 5-41
On reminder ............................... 5-40
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-47
Hood Release .................................... 3-32
Horn .................................................. 5-46
I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-49
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-35
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-29
Cruise Main ................................ 5-38
Cruise set .................................... 5-38
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-37
Security ...................................... 5-36
Shift position .............................. 5-37
TCS ............................................ 5-37
TCS OFF .................................... 5-38
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-39
Information Display .......................... 6-52
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-53
Audio display ............................. 6-54
Climate control display .............. 6-54
Clock .......................................... 6-53
Information display functions .... 6-52
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-22
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-24
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
Interior Lights ................................... 6-49
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-42
Liftgate .............................................. 3-14
Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-15
Luggage compartment net .......... 3-17
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-39
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Lighting Control ............................... 5-40
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-51
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9
Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Map Lights ........................................ 6-50
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-40
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-41
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-33
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Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-25
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-40
Overhead Console ............................. 6-56
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-50
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-54
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Steering .................................. 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Power Windows ................................ 3-23
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-45
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-44
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-44
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-41
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
S
Seat Belt System
3-point type
(Except center-rear position) ...... 2-19
Automatic locking ...................... 2-18
Belt minder ................................. 2-27
Center-rear position .................... 2-23
Emergency locking .................... 2-18
Extender ..................................... 2-26
Pregnant women ........................ 2-18
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-21
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-16
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-27
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-35
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-38
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-25
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-53
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-46
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-40
Horn ........................................... 5-46
Storage Box ...................................... 6-57
Index
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