Mazda 2013 Mazda3 - Driving Your Mazda; Starting and Driving

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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
Turning the Engine Off ............................................................. 5-4
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transaxle Operation ................................................... 5-10
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-13
Power Steering .............................. .......................................... 5-21
Cruise Control
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...................................................................... 5-22
Traction Control System (TCS)
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........................................... 5-27
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
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........................................ 5-28
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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......................................... 5-31
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
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................................. 5-37
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-42
Meters and Gauges .................................... .............................. 5-42
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-47
Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-47
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-62
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-64
Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-64
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-69
Fog Lights
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............................................................................ 5-70
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-71
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) ............................. 5-75
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-75
Horn ......................................................................... ............... 5-76
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-77
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