P = Park; R = Reverse; N = Neutral- Page 5

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

Interior Lights/

Console

Transmission

Quick Tips

2004 Mazda

Miata

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1. Dome light 

On = Light always on
Off = Light always off
Center position = Light on
when a door is open

2. Instrument panel lighting

To brighten/dim instrument
panel lighting: Turn 
thumb-wheel right/left

Center console

1. Ashtray/Cup holder

Pull up ashtray to remove; space
can be used as a cup holder

2. Cup holder
3. Remote trunk-lid release 

To open trunk: Lift up on front
of lever

4. Center console lock

To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn clockwise/counterclockwise

2

ON

OFF

1

Automatic transmission*
P = Park

To move gearshift from Park: Press
firmly on brake pedal, then press
release button (

1

) on gearshift

R = Reverse

Do not engage Reverse when
vehicle is moving forward

N = Neutral

No gear engaged; vehicle can roll
freely, even on a slight incline,
unless the brakes are applied

Overdrive Switch

Press (

2

) to lockout/enable overdrive

D (Overdrive)

For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automatically

D (Overdrive Off)

Shifts through three 
forward gears automatically
Provides extra power and increased
engine braking, stops 3rd-4th gear
cycling in stop/go driving and 
on steep graded hills

2 = Second gear

Provides extra power and 
increased engine braking 
Use to reduce wheel spin when
starting on slippery surfaces

1 = First gear

Use for engine braking when 
second gear is not sufficient

5. Remote fuel door release

To open fuel door: Lift up on
front of lever

6. Center console storage
7. Parking-brake

To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly 
while depressing button at 
the front of lever; lower 
parking-brake lever

1

2

Manual transmission

Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears

Tip: Do not shift into 1st above 20
mph or clutch failure could occur

Tip: Resting your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving and
using the clutch to hold your
vehicle at a standstill while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life

5-speed

6-speed

*Denotes optional equipment

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