2011 MAZDA MODEL 2 cruise control

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Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-33
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-36
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-16
Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 5-59
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-60
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-10
MT shift lever .................................................................................................... page 5-10
AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-12
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-20
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior Overview
1-3The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-3
Turning the Engine Off ............................................................. 5-4
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transaxle Operation ................................................... 5-10
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-12
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-15
Cruise Control
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Traction Control System (TCS) .............................................. 5-20
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ........................................... 5-21
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-29 Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-29
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-36 Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-36
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-49
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-51 Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-51
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-54
Fog Lights
í............................................................................ 5-54
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-55
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ............................................ 5-58
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-59
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-60
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-60
5-1íSome models.
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NOTElThe power steering system is inoperable
when the power steering malfunction
indicator light illuminates or flashes.
Steering is possible, but requires more
physical effort.
lRepeatedly jerking the steering wheel left
and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the
power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel
heavy, but this does not indicate a
malfunction. If this occurs, park the vehicle
safely and wait a few minutes for the system
to return to normal.
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 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.
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qActivation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in
an activation-ready state while the
cruise control is not in use is
dangerous as the cruise control could
unexpectedly activate if the
activation button is accidentally
pressed, and result in loss of vehicle
control and an accident.
qTo Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 30 km/h (19 mph). 3. Set the cruise control by pressing the
cruise control SET
/SET - switch up
or down at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
cruise control SET
/SET - switch is
pressed up or down. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously.
NOTElRelease the cruise control switch at the
desired speed, otherwise the speed will
continue increasing while the switch is
pressed up, and continue decreasing while
it is pressed down (except when the
accelerator pedal is depressed).
lOn a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending,
or speed up while descending.
lCruise control will turn off if the vehicle
speed decreases below 25 km/h (16 mph)
when cruise is activated, such as when
climbing a steep grade.
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qTo Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press up the cruise control SET
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 cruise control SET
switch. Multiple taps will increase
your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for
each tap.
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed.
Press down or press up on the cruise
control SET
/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.
q To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press down the cruise control SET -
switch and hold it. The vehicle will
gradually slow.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
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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 cruise control 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 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 RESUME 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
RESUME switch.
qTo Cancel
To cancel the system, use oneof these
methods:
lPress the OFF switch.lSlightly depress the brake pedal.lDepress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle only).
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).
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qCruise 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 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.
qPower Steering Malfunction
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates or flashes
when the ignition is switched ON, and
turns off when the engine is started. If the light remains illuminated or flashing
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
lThe power steering system is inoperable
when the power steering malfunction
indicator light illuminates or flashes.
Steering is possible, but requires more
physical effort.
lRepeatedly jerking the steering wheel left
and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the
power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel
heavy, but this does not indicate a
malfunction. If this occurs, park the vehicle
safely and wait a few minutes for the system
to return to normal.
q
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
When operating the turn signal lights, the
left or right turn signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
is operating (page 5-54).
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
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Accessory Socket .............................. 6-42
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-17
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-36
Antenna ............................................... 6-9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-45
Audio System ..................................... 6-9 Audio control switch .................. 6-33
Audio set .................................... 6-19
AUX mode ................................. 6-35
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-37
Automatic Transaxle ......................... 5-12 Driving tips ................................ 5-14
Fluid ........................................... 8-16
Overdrive ................................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-12
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-17
Maintenance ............................... 8-23
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-50
Beeps Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-19
B
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-40
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-15
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-32
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-4
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-18
Center Console Tray ......................... 6-41
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-21
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-25
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-26
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-11
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Cruise Control ................................... 5-16
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-39
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-32
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