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Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2

Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transaxle Operation ..................................................... 5-9
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-12
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-19
Cruise Control

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...................................................................... 5-20

Traction Control System (TCS)

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........................................... 5-23

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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........................................ 5-24

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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......................................... 5-27

Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-33

Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-33

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-38

Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-38
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-50

Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-51

Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-51
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-54
Fog Lights

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............................................................................ 5-55

Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-55
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) ............................. 5-59
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-60
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-61
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-61

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