2009 MAZDA MODEL 5 cruise control

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5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transaxle Operation ..................................................... 5-9
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................. 5-11
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-17
Cruise Control
í...................................................................... 5-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí......................................... 5-22
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-28 Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-28
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-33 Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-33
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-44
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-45 Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-45
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-48
Fog Lights
í............................................................................ 5-49
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-49
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ............................................ 5-53
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-54
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-55
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-55
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Cruise Controlí
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 30 km/h (19 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the
following conditions:Using the cruise control under the
following conditions is dangerous
and could result in loss of vehicle
control.
ØHilly terrain
Ø Steep inclines
Ø Heavy or unsteady traffic
Ø Slippery or winding roads
Ø Similar restrictions that require
inconsistent speed
qCruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colors.
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and
the cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.
qActivation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON/OFF
switch.
The cruise main indicator light
illuminates.
To deactivate the system, press the switch
again.
The cruise main indicator light turns off.
WARNING
Keep the ON/OFF switch off when
cruise control is not in use:
Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when
not using the cruise control is
dangerous as you may hit one of the
other buttons and put the vehicle in
cruise control unexpectedly. This
could result in loss of vehicle control.
qTo Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON/OFF switch.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 30 km/h (19 mph).
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3. Press the SET/- switch and release it atthe speed you want. Release the
accelerator simultaneously.
Do not continue to hold in the button.
Until you release it, speed will continue to
drop (unless you continue to accelerate)
and you'll miss the desired speed.
NOTE
lThe SET function cannot be activated until
about 2 seconds after the ON/OFF switch
has been engaged.
lOn a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending,
or speed up while descending.
lCruise control will turn off if vehicle speed
drops below 30 km/h (19 mph) when cruise
is activated, such as when climbing a steep
grade.
qTo Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the RES/+ switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
Your vehicle has a tap-up feature that
allows you to increase your current speed
in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a
momentary tap of the RES/+ switch.
Multiple taps will increase your vehicle
speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap.
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To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed.
Press the SET/- switch and release it
immediately.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily
when the cruise control is on. Greater speed
will not interfere with or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to return to
the set speed.
qTo Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET/- switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that
allows you to decrease your current speed
in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a
momentary tap of the SET/- switch.
Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle
speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap.
qTo Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 30 km/h (19 mph)
If some other method besides the ON/
OFF switch was used to cancel cruising
speed (such as applying the brake pedal)
and the system is still activated, the most
recent set speed will automatically resume
when the RES/+ switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (19
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 30
km/h (19 mph) or more and press the
RES/+ switch.
qTo Cancel
To cancel the system, use oneof these
methods:
lPress the ON/OFF switch.lSlightly depress the brake pedal.lDepress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle only).
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lPress the CANCEL switch.
The system turns off when the ignition is
off.
NOTE
Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9
mph) below the preset speed (such as may
happen when climbing a long, steep grade) or
below 30 km/h (19 mph).
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In manual mode, the“M ”of the shift
position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear displays in
the gear position indicator.
q Cruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
í
The indicator light has two colors.
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and
the cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.
qLights-On Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
exterior lights and dashboard illumination
are on.
qPower Steering Malfunction
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and goes off when the engine is
started.
If the light stays illuminated after the
engine is started or illuminates while
driving, turn off the engine after parking
in a safe place, and then start the engine
again.
If the light does not illuminate after
restarting the engine, this indicates that
the power steering is restored and normal
steering is possible.
If the light remains illuminated, the power
steering is still inoperable. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The power steering system is inoperable when
the power steering malfunction indicator light
illuminates. Steering is possible, but requires
more physical effort.
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Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-11
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-67
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-68
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-31
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-54
Rear window .............................. 5-54
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-7
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
E
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
EngineCoolant ....................................... 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
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-16
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 ......................................... 6-71
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 .................................................. 5-55
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Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-64
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-21
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 .......................... 6-66 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-67
Audio display ............................. 6-68
Climate control display .............. 6-68
Clock .......................................... 6-67
Information display functions .... 6-66
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-28
Interior Care ...................................... 8-53
Interior Lights ................................... 6-64
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 .............................................. 3-12
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-35
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-45
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-65
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 ........................................ 6-65
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-54
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-26
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-27
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-19
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