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Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2

Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-3
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-4
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................... 5-9
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5-11
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-17
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-18
Traction Control System (TCS)

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

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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........................................ 5-23

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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

Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-32

Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-32

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-38

Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-38
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-50

Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-51

Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-51
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-53
Fog Lights

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

Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-54
Headlight Washer

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................................................................. 5-56

Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-56
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-57
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-58
HomeLink Wireless Control System

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

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