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

Switches/

Interior Lights

Transmission

Quick Tips

2005 Mazda

Miata

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Dual power mirrors

Operate only with ignition on
To adjust left/right mirror: Push
selector switch (

2

) left/right, 

press switch (

3

) in direction 

of desired movement

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

4. Dome light 

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

5. Instrument panel lighting

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

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

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*

*Denotes optional equipment

1

3

2

ON

OFF

4

Power windows

Operate only with ignition on
To open/close: Push down/pull 
up front of switch (

1

)

Press driver window button down
once for one touch auto down

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