P = Park; R = Reverse; N = Neutral - Page 4

D R I V E R   C O N T R O L S

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

Driver

Controls

Transaxle

Quick Tips

2001 Mazda

MPV

page 6
page 7

Revised January 9, 2001

Turn signal/lighting 
control lever

OFF = Lights off

= Tail, parking and dashboard

lights on: Rotate knob (

1

)

to first notch

= Tail, parking, dashboard

and head lights on: Rotate
knob (

1

) to second notch

High beams on/off: Push lever 
forward to detent/pull back 
to detent
To flash high beams: Pull lever
back slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: Move lever
up/down

Wiper/washer control lever

To activate interval wipers: 
Push lever down to first 
detent and rotate knob (

2

) 

to desired speed
To activate wiper normal or low
speed: Push down to second
detent
To activate high speed: Push 
lever down to third detent

To activate washer: Pull 
lever back
To activate mist: Push lever 
up and release
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (

3

) up to INT

To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob (

3

) up to ON

To activate rear washer: Rotate 
knob (

3

) to 

and release

Cruise control*

Operates above 25 mph
Press and release main switch (

1

)

To set speed: Accelerate to desired
speed and move lever (

2

) down

and release
To decelerate: Move lever (

2

)

down and release at desired
speed; or tap brake pedal
Move lever (

2

) down at 

desired speed
Incremental deceleration: Move
lever (

2

) down and release; each

tap = minus 1 mph 
Incremental acceleration: Move
lever up and release; each tap =
plus 1 mph 

To cancel: Tap brake pedal, 
pull lever (

2

) back or press 

main switch (

1

) again

Return to preset speed (after 
braking): Move lever (

2

) up 

and release

Automatic transaxle
P = Park

To move gearshift from Park: 
Press firmly on brake pedal

R = Reverse
N = Neutral 

No gear engaged

D (Overdrive)

For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automatically

Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear 

D (Overdrive Off)

Press overdrive off switch (

3

) to

disengage/engage overdrive; 
indicator light on instrument 
panel will illuminate; shifts
through three forward gears 
automatically
Provides extra power and increased
engine braking; stops 3rd-4th 
gear cycling in stop/go driving

2 = Second

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

1 = First

Use for engine braking when 
2nd is not sufficient

1

2

1

3

2

3

*Denotes optional equipment