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WARNING
Do not coast with the engine stalled or
turned off, find a safe place to stop:Coasting with the engine stalled or
turned off is dangerous. Braking will
require more effort, and the brake's
power-assist could be depleted if you
pump the brake. This will cause
longer stopping distances or even an
accident.
Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep hills: Driving with your foot continuously
on the brake pedal or steadily
applying the brakes for long
distances is dangerous. This causes
overheated brakes, resulting in
longer stopping distances or even
total brake failure. This could cause
loss of vehicle control and a serious
accident. Avoid continuous
application of the brakes.
Dry brakes that have become wet by
driving very slowly and applying the
brakes lightly until brake performance
is normal: Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
qParking Brake
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the shift lever is
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear
or R (manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching off the ignition, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the shift
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to
1st gear or R (manual transaxle) is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to
leave the vehicle for even a short
period, it is important to switch the
ignition off, as leaving it in another
position will disable some of the
vehicle's security systems and run the
battery down.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the brake
linings or pads.
NOTE
For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving
(page 4-9) regarding parking brake use.
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Low Fuel Warning Light 5-47
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light5-47
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep5-47
Door-Ajar Warning Light5-49
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light5-49
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light5-49
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light5-49
KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green)5-51
Electronic Steering Lock Warning Light5-53
Security Indicator Light5-53
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light5-53
Shift Position Indicator Light5-54
TCS/DSC Indicator Light5-54
DSC OFF Indicator Light5-54
AFS OFF Indicator Light5-54
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 5-55
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The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases:
lThe fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
lThe fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on or
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
q High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light
When the ignition is switched ON, the
light illuminates momentarily and then
turns off.
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and take appropriate
measures.
Refer to Overheating (page 7-15).
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Light
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is working properly, the warning
light illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON or after the engine is
cranked. The warning light turns off after
a specified period of time.
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
work in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
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qDoor-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light illuminates when any
door, trunk, or liftgate is not securely
closed.
Close the door, trunk, or liftgate securely
before driving the vehicle.
qLow Washer Fluid Level
Warning Lightí
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page
8-26).
qAutomatic Transaxle Warning
Light (Automatic Transaxle)
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The light illuminates when the transaxle
has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning
light illuminates, the transaxle has
an electrical problem. Continuing to
drive your Mazda in this condition
could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
qTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Lightí
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Thereafter, the warning light illuminates
and a beep is heard when tire pressure is
too low in one or more tires, and flashes
when there is a system malfunction.
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Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on
page 3-7.
NOTE
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-10.
qElectronic Steering Lock
Warning Lightí
The warning light remains illuminated for
a few seconds after the push button start is
pressed ON.
It flashes if the steering wheel is not
unlocked after the push button start is
pressed. (page 3-11)
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer
system is armed. The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
q
Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:lThe high-beam headlights are on.lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
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Antenna
qAntenna (4 Door)
AM/FM Radio Antenna
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
The AM/FM radio antenna is in the rear
window.
CAUTION
When washing the inside rear
window, use a soft cloth dampened
in lukewarm water, gently wiping the
antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning
products could damage the antenna.
Satellite Radio Antennaí
The satellite radio antenna receives
SIRIUS signals.
qAntenna (5 Door)
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
AM/FM Radio Antennaí
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
Remove Install
Antenna for AM/FM and Satellite
Radio Antennaí
The antenna for AM/FM and satellite
radio antenna receives both AM and FM
signals and SIRIUS signals.
Remove
Install
CAUTION
Ø
To prevent damage to the
antenna, remove it before entering
a car wash facility or passing
beneath a low overhead clearance.
Ø Be careful around the antenna
when removing snow from the
roof. Otherwise the antenna could
be damaged.
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(Master code input)
4. Input the master code using the channelpreset buttons 1-4.
(The master code is already set at the
time of factory shipment.)
(Master code input determination)
5. Determine the master code which has been input by pressing the auto
memory button or scan button.
6. “PIN CLEARED ”appears which
indicates that the master code input has
been completed.
7. The ID code is set to the default [0000] and the initialization process is
completed.
NOTE
Master code:
The Master Code is used to initialize or re-
initialize the ID code in the event that the code
is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized ID
code is not known. The initialization process
resets the ID code to [0000]. The master code
can potentially defeat the intent of the security
of the parental lock if it is located by persons
not authorized by the owner to access certain
channels.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Master Code: [0913]
NOTElWhen a numeric value other than the
master code is input and the auto memory
button or scan button is pressed, “SR1 Err ”
is displayed and then it returns to the
“ SR1---- ”display again.
lIf an ID code is not input for ten seconds,
“Err ”is displayed and it returns to the
former display.
lChannel preset buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and the
auto memory button or scan button are
used for inputting the ID code. Buttons 5
and 6 cannot be used.
Change of ID code
Setting condition: SAT mode
When changing the ID code, the new ID
code is input after the previous one is
input first.
NOTE
The scan button refers to the operation for an
In-dash CD changer-equipped vehicle, and the
auto memory button refers to the operation for
a CD player-equipped vehicle.
(Registered ID code input)
1. Press and hold the auto memory button or scan button, then press channel
preset button 5. Hold both buttons
together for 1.5 seconds.
2. “ENTER PIN ”appears for three
seconds which indicates that it is in
code input mode.
3. “SR1 - - - - ”appears, which indicates
that it is ready for code input.
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WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever:Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting
in an accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack with the plug
connected.
NOTE
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack
securely.
lInsert or remove the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
To listen to a portable audio unit
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 3. Press the AUX button (
) of the
audio unit or the mode switch (
)
of the audio control switches on the
steering wheel to change to the AUX
mode.
Audio Unit Audio Control
Switches
NOTElSet the volume of the portable audio unit to
the maximum within the range that the
sound does not become distorted, then
adjust the volume using the power/volume
dial of the audio unit or the up/down switch
of the audio control switch.
lUse your portable audio unit for operations
other than volume adjustment.
lIf the connection plug is pulled out from the
auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise
may occur.
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