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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 Off the Engine ............................................................. 5-5
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-6
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................. 5-11
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5-13
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-21
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-22
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 ............................................ 5-35

Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-35

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-40

Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-40
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-56

Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-57

Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-57
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-60
Fog Lights

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............................................................................ 5-61

Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-61
Headlight Washer

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................................................................. 5-65

Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-66
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-67
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-67
HomeLink Wireless Control System

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.................................... 5-68

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