5. Instrument ; 18. Ashtray; 21. Hood - Page 2

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Quick Tips

Mazda

B-Series

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Revised October 27, 2000

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

1. Power door locks*,

see Switches

2. Power window switches*,

see Switches

3. Dual power mirrors*,

see Switches

4. Lighting switch 

Tail, parking and 

dashboard lights on: 
Rotate knob to first notch

Tail, parking, dashboard 

and headlights on: Rotate
knob to second notch

5. Instrument 

panel 

lighting

To brighten/dim: Rotate
thumb-wheel up/down

6. Fuse panel
7. Air vents

To open/close: Move 
thumb-wheel left/right
To direct air flow: Move tab 
in center of vent

8. Side window defroster
9. Turn signals/headlight

high beams/wiper/
washer lever, 

see Driver Controls

10. Horn/Air bag

To beep: Press

11.

Hazard warning switch

Press on/off

12. Gearshift lever (A/T)*,

see Transmission

13. 4x4 control*,

see Transmission

14. Power point electrical

outlet

Use for optional electrical
accessories, do not use 
cigarette lighter for 
accessories

15. Audio system,

see Audio Systems

16. 

Fog lamp switch*

Press on/off; on with low-
beams/parking lights only

17. Climate control panel,

see Climate Control

18. Ashtray

To open/close: Pull out/
push in

19. Passenger’s front air bag 

deactivation switch/light,

see Seats

20. Cigarette lighter
21. Hood 

release 

handle

Pull to open partially

22. Cruise control*,

see Switches

23. Parking brake pedal
24. Parking brake release

lever

25. Tilt steering wheel lever*

To change position: Pull 
lever, tilt wheel up or down,
release to lock

2

3

1

4

6
5

24

25

23

19

18

17

21

20

22

7

12

11

10

9

7 8

13

15
16

14

Key

Operates ignition 
and all locks

SecuriLock™ passive 
anti-theft key

Electronically coded 
key activates ignition;
without correct key,
engine will not start

Tip: Use key number
plate to purchase 
new key; store in 
safe place

Keyless remote
entry system*,

see Locks

*Denotes optional equipment