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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 ........................................................................ 5-22
Cruise Control

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

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 ............................................ 5-37

Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-37

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-42

Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-42
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-54

Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-56

Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-56
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-58
Fog Lights

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............................................................................ 5-58

Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-59
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-60
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-61
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-61
HomeLink Wireless Control System

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