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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
Turning Off the Engine ............................................................. 5-5
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transaxle Operation ................................................... 5-10
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-13
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-20
Cruise Control

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...................................................................... 5-21

Traction Control System (TCS)

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........................................... 5-26

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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......................................... 5-30

Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-36

Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-36

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-41

Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-41
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-56

Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-58

Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-58
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-62
Fog Lights

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............................................................................ 5-63

Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-64
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) ............................. 5-68
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-68
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-69
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-70

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