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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
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................... 5-9
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5-11
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-18
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-19
Traction Control System (TCS)

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

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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........................................ 5-24

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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......................................... 5-27

Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-33

Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-33

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-39

Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-39
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
Headlight Washer

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................................................................. 5-60

Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-60
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-61
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-62
HomeLink Wireless Control System

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.................................... 5-62

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