5-1
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
5
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 Transaxle Operation ................................................... 5- 8
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................. 5- 9
Power Steering ......................................................................... 5-13
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-13
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
............................................ 5-20
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-20
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
........................................ 5-24
Warning/Indicator Lights ......................................................... 5-24
Beeps ....................................................................................... 5-32
Switches and Controls
................................................................. 5-33
Lighting Control ...................................................................... 5-33
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-34
Fog Lights ................................................................................ 5-34
Daytime Running Lights ......................................................... 5-35
Windshield Wipers and Washer ............................................... 5-35
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (Hatchback) ........................ 5-37
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-37
Horn ......................................................................................... 5-38
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-38
J39L(02MY).book Page 1 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM