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Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-13
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-45
Turn and lane-change signals ............................................................................ page 5-48
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-28
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-39
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-49
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-55
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-64
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-69
Rear ventilation system ..................................................................................... page 6-16
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-67
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-6
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-11
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-25
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-17
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-25
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-15
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-62
Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-14
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-62
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-63
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-26
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-62
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Second-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-6
Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-10
Navigation system (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-53
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-27
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-35
Liftgate ............................................................................................................... page 3-11
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-17
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-15
Sliding doors ........................................................................................................ page 3-9
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-13
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-25
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-10
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-31
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-17
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-18
Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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2. Depress the mirror switch in theappropriate direction.
Mirror switchSelector switch
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.
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
Day Day/Night lever
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Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
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WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than 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.
Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
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Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-10
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-65
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-67
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-31
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-54
Rear window .............................. 5-53
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-6
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area ................ 4-9
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-7
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
E
Easy Closure ..................................... 3-11
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-15Flooded engine ........................... 7-15
Jump-starting .............................. 7-16
Push-starting .............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-17
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-13
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-13
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-30
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-50
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-55
Headlights .................................. 5-45
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-7
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-49 Front ........................................... 5-49
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-15
Gauge ......................................... 5-31
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-42 Panel description ........................ 8-45
Replacement ............................... 8-42
Index
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Glove Box ......................................... 6-69
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-55
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-45
Flashing ...................................... 5-47
High-low beam .......................... 5-47
Leveling ..................................... 5-47
On reminder ............................... 5-47
Hood Release .................................... 3-17
Horn .................................................. 5-54
I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-62
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-20
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-33 Cruise ......................................... 5-43
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-42
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-43
Security ...................................... 5-42
Shift position .............................. 5-42
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-44
Information Display .......................... 6-64 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-66
Audio display ............................. 6-66
Climate control display .............. 6-66
Clock .......................................... 6-65
Information display functions .... 6-65
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-28
Interior Care ...................................... 8-53
Interior Lights ................................... 6-62
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-16
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-48
Liftgate .............................................. 3-11
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-35
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-45
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-63
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 ........................................ 6-63
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-54
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-25
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-26
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-18
11-4
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Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-29
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-25
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-63
Overheating ....................................... 7-13
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-48
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-17Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-17
Power Windows ................................ 3-13
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-19
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-10
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-53
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-53
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-53
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-26
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-16
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-41
S
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Belt minder ................................. 2-24
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-22
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-20
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-14
Seat belts .................................... 2-18
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-24
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Seat warmer .................................. 2-4
Second-row seats ......................... 2-6
Third-row Seat ........................... 2-10
Second-Row seats ............................... 2-6
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-20
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-22
Service Publications .......................... 9-43
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-29
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-46
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-39
Warning light ............................. 2-54
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-25 Horn ........................................... 5-54
Storage Box ...................................... 6-71
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-69
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-73
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-73
Center console ............................ 6-70
Glove box ................................... 6-69
Storage box ................................ 6-71
Underseat storage ....................... 6-70
Index
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