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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2
Advanced Keysí...................................................................... 3-2
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ............................. 3-13
Warning and Beep Sounds ...................................................... 3-16
Setting Change (Function Customization) .............................. 3-18
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ............................ 3-19
Doors and Locks ......................................................................... 3-20
Keys ........................................................................................ 3-20
Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key) ............... 3-21
Door Locks ............................................................................. 3-26
Trunk Lid ................................................................................ 3-29
Inside Trunk Release Lever ..................................................... 3-32
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-34
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-41
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-42
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-43
Security System ........................................................................... 3-46
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ............................. 3-46
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ........................ 3-49
Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................... 3-52
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-54
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-54
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-54
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Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control
or an accident.
qSteering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, pull down the lock
release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, push the lever up to lock the
column.
3. Push the wheel up and down to be
certain it's locked before driving.
Mirrors
qOutside Mirrors
Check the mirror angles before driving.
WARNING
Convex Mirror (Passenger Side):
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears. Be
sure to look over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
To adjust:
1. Press the left or right side of the
selector switch to choose the left or
right side mirror.
2. Depress the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Outside mirrorSelector switch
Mirror switch
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After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by placing the selector switch in the
middle position.
Folding the mirror
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident.
Mirror defrosterí
To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position and
push the rear window defroster switch
(page 5-40).
qRearview Mirror
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
Reducing glare from headlights
Adjust the mirror with the day/night lever
in the day position.
Push the lever forward for day driving.
Pull it back to reduce glare from
headlights.
Night DayDay/Night lever
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