Mazda MX-5 Miata - 5 Driving Your Mazda

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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 the Engine Off ............................................................. 5-5
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-6
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................. 5-11
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5-14
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-22
Cruise Control
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...................................................................... 5-22
Traction Control System (TCS)
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........................................... 5-26
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
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........................................ 5-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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......................................... 5-30
Instrument Cluster and In dicators ............................................ 5-37
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-37
Warning/ Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-42
Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-42
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-54
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-56
Lighting Control .............................. ....................................... 5-56
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-58
Fog Lights
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............................................................................ 5-58
Windshield Wipers and Washer ..................................... ......... 5-59
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-60
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-61
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-61
HomeLink Wireless Control System
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.................................... 5-62
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