P = Park; R = Reverse; N = Neutral - Page 7

I N T E R I O R L I G H T S

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

Interior 

Lights

Transaxle

Quick Tips

2005 Mazda

MPV

page 12
page 13

*Denotes optional equipment

1. Liftgate light

OFF = Light always off
ON = Light on if door open

2. Rear interior light

ON = Light always on
DOOR = Light on if door open
OFF = Light always off

3. Map lights

On/off: Press switches (

7

)

4. Interior lights

Slide switch (

8

)

OFF = Lights always off
DOOR = Lights on if door open
Rotate switch (

9

) clockwise/

counterclockwise for DOOR/OFF

5. Sunroof tilt switch*

Operates only with ignition on
To tilt/close: Press and hold
rear/front of switch

6. Sunroof slide switch*

Operates only with ignition on
To open: Press and hold rear 
of switch until panel is in
desired position
To close: Press and hold front
of switch

1

ON DOOR OFF

2

9

7 3

7

3

4

4

6

5

DOOR

OFF

3 4

4 3

7

7

8

1

TRIP
ODO

A

88888.8

B

P R N D 3 2

0

10

120

mph

Automatic transaxle

P = Park

To move gear selector lever from
Park: Press firmly on brake pedal

Tip: To shift from P smoothly,
depress brake pedal firmly
before moving shift lever, 
ignition switch must be in 
ACC or ON position

R = Reverse
N = Neutral 

No gear engaged

D (Overdrive)

For normal driving: Shifts through
five 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 
(

1

) to disengage/engage 

overdrive; indicator light on 
instrument panel will illuminate;
shifts through four forward 
gears automatically
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking

2 = Second

Use for engine braking when 
3rd is not sufficient
Use to reduce wheel spin when
starting on slippery surfaces