5
Driving Y
our Mazda
Operating your vehicle requires a good understanding of the many controls you must know and use.
Section
5
describes all this in step-by-step information fr
om use of the ignition switch to cruise contr
ol
and braking.
Also
highlighted ar
e the gearshift and shifting modes, use of 4-wheel drive,
power steering, instruments
and gauges, warnings and indicators, windshield wipers, and interior features. You’ll find complete
details about the advanced audio system too.
Ignition Switch Positions 5- 2
Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle 5- 6
Starting the Engine 5- 7
Using the Engine Block Heater 5-12
The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch 5-13
Manual Transmission Operation 5-14
Automatic Transmission 5-18
4-Wheel Drive System –
Electronic Shift Control 5-24
Brake System 5-36
Power Steering 5-46
Cruise Control 5-47
Instrument Clusters 5-52
Gauges 5-54
Dashboard Illumination 5-58
Warning Lights/Beeps 5-59
Lighting Control 5-65
Windshield Wipers and Washer 5-68
Lighter 5-70
Power Point 5-70
Ashtray 5-71
Glove Box 5-71
Center Console 5-72
Cupholders 5-72
Sunvisors 5-74
Vanity Mirror 5-74
Climate Control Systems 5-75
Radio Reception 5-86
AM/FM Radio 5-90
AM/FM Radio with Cassette Player 5-91
AM/FM Radio with Compact
Disc Player 5-92
AM/FM Radio with Cassette and
Compact Disc Player 5-93
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