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qTurn-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 5-63).
When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
flash (page 5-70).
NOTE
If an indicator light remains illuminated (does
not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out.
Beep Sounds
qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 20
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be
heard again for a specified period of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-47.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition is switched off or the
ignition is switched to ACC with the key
inserted, a continuous beep sound will be
heard when the driver's door is opened.
qLights-On Reminderí
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
When the advanced keyless function is used
and the start knob is in the ACC position, the
Start Knob Not in Lock Warning Beep (page
3-17) overrides the lights-on reminder.
qEngine Overrev Warning Beep
The beep sounds to indicate engine
overrev when the tachometer needle
enters the striped zone (page 5-38).
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qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-30).
qAdvanced Keyless Warning (with
Advanced Key)
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as“the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-17.
qEngine Oil Level Warning Beep
When the engine oil level is low, the
engine oil level warning light flashes and
the warning beep activates for a brief
period. After the warning light stops
flashing and illuminates, the beeper stops.
If the warning light continues to flash due
to a system malfunction, the beeper does
not sound.
Refer to Engine Oil Level Warning Light
on page 5-45.
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Xenon fusion headlight bulbsí
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white
beam over a wide area.
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are
handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is
necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qLights-On Reminderí
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
When the advanced keyless function is used
and the start knob is in the ACC position, the
Start Knob Not in Lock Warning Beep (page
3-17) overrides the lights-on reminder.
qHeadlight High-Low Beam
Press the lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to its original position
for the low beams.
High beam
Low beam
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Type Approval of Equipment
Keyless entry system
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Type Approval of Equipment
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features”are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change
Advanced keyless
entryThe advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivated.Activated Deactivated
The beep sound which is heard when
locking/unlocking all doors or the trunk lid can
be deactivated.
*1Activated Deactivated
The function to automatically lock doors when
leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can
be activated.
*2Deactivated Activated
*1 When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.
*2 When the autolock function is enabled, windows will not automatically close. You must close them before
leaving vehicle.
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I
Information Display .......................... 6-80
Audio display ............................. 6-82
Climate control display .............. 6-82
Clock .......................................... 6-81
Information display functions .... 6-80
Outside temperature display ....... 6-81
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-33
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-36
Interior Care ...................................... 8-48
Interior Lights ................................... 6-78
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-20
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-21
Keys .................................................. 3-20
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-63
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-28
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-82
Lighting Control ............................... 5-59
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-9
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-8
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
M
Manual Transmission Operation ....... 5-11
Recommendations for shifting.... 5-12
Map Lights ........................................ 6-79
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-36
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-69
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-54
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-55
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-44
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-37
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-54
Outside Temperature Display ............ 6-81
Overhead Console ............................. 6-85
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-79
Overheating ....................................... 7-17
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-42
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-27
Power Steering .................................. 5-22
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-22
Power Windows ................................ 3-34
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-23
R
Rear Quarter Windows ..................... 3-41
Rear Seat ........................................... 2-12
Index
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