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Information Display
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClocklAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)lClimate Control DisplaylAudio Display
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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qAudio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System ”(page 6-10).
Lighter
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
1. Open the cover.
2. Press the lighter in and release it. When
ready for use, it automatically pops out.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't
work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the driver's side
If the electrical system does not work,
first inspect the fuses on the driver's side.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the
engine compartment fuse block cover.
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it'sblown.
Normal Blown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage
rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it
does not fit tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO or CIGAR circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
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Owner Maintenance
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qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
(Next to air filter)
(Near battery)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits
2 HEATER 40A Heater
3 AIR PUMP 60A Air pump
4 BTN 30APower windows, Power door locks, Illuminated entry system,
Moonroof
í
5
DEFOG 50A Rear window defroster
6 FAN 40A Electric fan
7 ABS/DSC 60A ABS, DSC
í
8ACC 30A Lighter, Power control mirror, Accessory socket, Audio system
9 HEAD 15A Headlight high beamsí, Headlight cleanerí
10 HEAD LOW R 15A Headlight low beam (RH)
11 HEAD LOW L 15A Headlight low beam (LH)
12 DRL 15A DRL
í(Headlight high beams)
13 DSC 30A DSCí
14 SEAT WARM 20A Seat warmerí
15 H/CLEAN 20A Headlight cleanerí
16R.FOG ――
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íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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Fuse panel (Driver's side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 CIGAR 15A Lighter
2 ACC 7.5A Audio system, Power control mirror
3 AUX PWR 20A Accessory socket
4 A/C 7.5A Air conditioner
5 METER 10A Instrument cluster
6 TCM 10A Transmission control system
7 SPARE ――
8 SPARE ――
9 M.DEF 10A Mirror defroster
í
10DSC 7.5A DSCí
11 AUDIO 20A Audio systemí
12 D.LOCK 30A Power door locks, Moonroofí
13 P.WIND30A Power windows
14 ROOM 15A Interior lights
15 SPARE ――
16 SPARE ――
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íSome models.
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-53
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-13
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-16
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-15
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Opening the trunk lid with request
switch ........................................... 3-9
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-13
Service ......................................... 3-6
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-33
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-46
Antenna ............................................. 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8 Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-39
Ashtray .............................................. 6-48
Audio System ................................... 6-10 Audio control switch .................. 6-40
Audio set .................................... 6-21
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-42
Automatic Transmission Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transmission ranges ................... 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-18
Maintenance ............................... 8-20
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Engine overrev warning beep .... 5-53
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-53
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-53
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-53
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-54
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-17
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-15
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-27
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-14
Center Console .................................. 6-51
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F
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
FuelFiller lid and cap ........................ 3-37
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-34 Panel description ........................ 8-36
Replacement ............................... 8-34
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-33
Glove Box ......................................... 6-50
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-61
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlight Washer .............................. 5-59
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-55
Flashing ...................................... 5-56
High-low beam .......................... 5-56
Leveling ..................................... 5-56
On reminder ............................... 5-55
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-61
Hood Release .................................... 3-38
Horn .................................................. 5-60
I
Ignition Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-43
I
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-41
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-43
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-39 Cruise ......................................... 5-52
DSC OFF .................................... 5-51
Headlight auto-leveling
malfunction ................................ 5-53
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-50
power steering malfunction ........ 5-52
Security ...................................... 5-50
Shift position .............................. 5-51
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-51
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-53
Information Display .......................... 6-45 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-46
Audio display ............................. 6-47
Climate control display .............. 6-46
Clock .......................................... 6-46
Information display functions .... 6-45
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-33
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-33
Interior Care ...................................... 8-44
Interior Lights ................................... 6-43
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-19
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
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