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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 the Engine Off ............................................................. 5-5
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................. 5-11
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5-13
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-21
Cruise Control

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

Traction Control System (TCS)

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

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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......................................... 5-29

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 ........................................................................... 5-53

Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-55

Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-55
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-57
Fog Lights

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............................................................................ 5-57

Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-58
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-59
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-60
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-60
HomeLink Wireless Control System

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