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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo 19
AM/FM stereo with single CD 21
AM/FM stereo with CDX6/MP3 27
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 32
Satellite radio information 36
Climate Controls 39
Heater only 39
Manual heating and air conditioning 40
Lights 42
Headlamps 42
Turn signal control 45
Bulb replacement 46
Driver Controls 53
Windshield wiper/washer control 53
Steering wheel adjustment 54
Power windows 55
Mirrors 56
Speed control 57
Locks and Security 62
Keys 62
Locks 62
Anti-theft system 66
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Manual
Protecting the
EnvironmentFasten Seat Belt
Airbag - FrontAirbag - Side
Child Seat Lower
AnchorChild Seat Tether
Anchor
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Parking Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Parking Aid SystemStability Control System
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Power Window Lockout
Personal Alarm System
FeatureEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capSpeed Control
Low Tire Pressure
Warning
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Mazda may change the contents without notice.
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Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected; have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
warning light also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned to ON, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Seat belt:Reminds you to fasten
your seat belt. A Belt-Minder
chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your seat belt. Refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minderchime feature.
Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating Your Tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON,
have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more
information on this system, refer toUnderstanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring Systemin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
ABS
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Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is engaged. Turns off when the
speed control system is disengaged.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Door ajar warning chime:Sounds when any door is opened (or not
fully closed).
Parking brake ON warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h).
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of
vehicle control, accident and injury. Mazda strongly
recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any
device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers
primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the
driving task when it is safe to do so.
Display preference:You can select Clock mode, which displays the
time, or Frequency mode, which displays the current radio frequency, to
appear in the radio display. Press CLK repeatedly to toggle between
Clock and Frequency modes. If clock mode is selected and a radio
function is pressed (i.e. SEEK, TUNE, Memory Presets), the radio
information will display momentarily and then again display the time.
1.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
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2.CLK —To set the time:
Ensure that your audio system
is turned off. Press and hold
CLK until the hours flash in the
display. Press
AUDIOto adjust the hours.
Press and hold CLK again until the minutes flash.
Press
AUDIOto adjust the minutes.
To set the display mode:Press repeatedly to toggle between Clock
mode and frequency mode.
3.AUDIO:Press AUDIO
repeatedly to toggle through the
following modes and
use
/to make adjustments in those modes.
Bass:Press
AUDIOto decrease/increase the bass setting.
Treble:Press
AUDIOto decrease/increase the treble setting.
Balance:Press
AUDIOto adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
Hours:Press
AUDIOto decrease/increase the hours.
Minute:Press
AUDIOto decrease/increase the minutes.
4.Tune:Press to manually go down/up (
/) the radio frequency
and in audio mode to select various settings.
5.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press
and hold a preset button until sound returns. To tune a preset
station, press the desired memory preset.
6.SEEK:Press
SEEKto
access the previous or next
radio station.
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7.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
the system ON/OFF. Turn to
adjust the volume levels.
If the volume is set above a
certain level, and the ignition is
turned off, the volume will come
back to a “nominal” listening level when the ignition is turned back
on.
AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible system
(if equipped)
1.CD eject:Press to eject the
CD/MP3.
2.CLK (Clock):Press CLK until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINS is displayed. Press
MENUto adjust the
hours/minutes. Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is
off.
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