5. Driving Your Mazda- Page 165

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Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

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

Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-3
Turning the Engine Off ............................................................. 5-4
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transaxle Operation ................................................... 5-10
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-13
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-21
Cruise Control

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...................................................................... 5-22

Traction Control System (TCS)

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

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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........................................ 5-28

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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......................................... 5-31

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

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................................. 5-37

Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-42

Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-42

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-47

Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-47
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-62

Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-64

Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-64
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-69
Fog Lights

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............................................................................ 5-70

Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-71
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) ............................. 5-75
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-75
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-76
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-77

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