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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
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-4
Manual Transaxle Operation ..................................................... 5-9
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................. 5-11
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-18
Cruise Control

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...................................................................... 5-19

Traction Control System (TCS)

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

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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......................................... 5-25

Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-32

Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-32

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-37

Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-37
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-49

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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