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Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-53
Dashboard illumination switch .......................................................................... page 5-36
Lighting control/Turn signal .............................................................................. page 5-51
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-33
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-42
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-20
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-55
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-61
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-65
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-72
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-73
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-6
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-71
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-12
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-70
Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 5-60
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-70
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-30
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-56
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-21
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-22
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-30
Interior lights ..................................................................................................... page 6-62
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-62
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-31
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-62
Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-13
Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-14
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-60
Power window ................................................................................................... page 3-18
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-35
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-20
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-39
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-22
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-29
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-24
Child safety lock ................................................................................................ page 3-11
Door lock ............................................................................................................. page 3-9
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-30
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
1-5The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Liftgate ............................................................................................................... page 3-11
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-60
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-30
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-20
Power window ................................................................................................... page 3-18
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-35
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-39
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-22
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-29
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-24
Child safety lock ................................................................................................ page 3-11
Door lock ............................................................................................................. page 3-9
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-30
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
1-7The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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2. Depress the mirror switch in theappropriate direction.
Mirror switch
Outside mirror
Selector switch
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by moving the selector switch to the
middle position.
Manual control mirror
To adjust, move the mirror's control lever,
just inside the door.
Control lever
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.
Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
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Type A
Type B
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
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.
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Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-36
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-54
DefrosterMirror ......................................... 5-60
Rear window .............................. 5-60
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-25
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16
Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-22
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-35
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-60
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-61
Headlights .................................. 5-51
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-74
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-55
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-20
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Index
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MaintenanceIntroduction .................................. 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 ................................ 5-60
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-30
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-31
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-24
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-34
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-30
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-63
Overheating ....................................... 7-14
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-58
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Steering .................................. 5-19 Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-19
Power Windows ................................ 3-18
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-7
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-60
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-59
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-59
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-31
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-16
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-43
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-16
Belt minder ................................. 2-25
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-21
Emergency locking .................... 2-15
Except center-rear position ......... 2-17
Extender ..................................... 2-24
Pregnant women ........................ 2-15
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-19
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-13
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-25
Seats Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-7
Seat warmer ................................ 2-11
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-26
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-28
Service Publications .......................... 9-45
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Index
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