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Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
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
Automatic Transaxle Controls (Sport AT) ............................... 5-13
Power Steering ......................................................................... 5-18
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-19
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
............................................ 5-23
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-23
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
........................................ 5-27
Warning/Indicator Lights ......................................................... 5-27
Beeps ....................................................................................... 5-35
Switches and Controls
................................................................. 5-36
Lighting Control ...................................................................... 5-36
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-37
Fog Lights ................................................................................ 5-37
Daytime Running Lights ......................................................... 5-38
Windshield Wipers and Washer ............................................... 5-38
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (Hatchback) ........................ 5-40
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-40
Horn ......................................................................................... 5-41
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-41
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