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And for a smoother ride with less shifting,
don't use it when:

Going up a steep grade.

Driving in stop-and-go traffic.

Pulling heavy loads.

To turn off the overdrive, push the
button.

The transaxle will then shift through a 4-
gear sequence in D.
Shift patterns without overdrive:
D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
3 = 2nd, 3rd
2 = 2nd

To turn it on, push the button again.

Shift patterns with overdrive:
D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
3 = 2nd, 3rd
2 = 2nd

O/D OFF indicator light

This light comes on when the overdrive
has been turned off.

CAUTION

If the overdrive-off indicator light
flashes, the transaxle has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your
Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transaxle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

qDriving Tips

Passing

For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.

Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift to D or 2, depending on the load

weight and grade steepness.

3. Release all the brake pedal while

gradually accelerating.

Descending steep grades

When descending a steep grade, shift to 3
or 2, depending on load weight and grade
steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.

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Power Steering

Power steering is only operable when the
engine is running. If the engine is off or if
the power steering system is inoperable,
you can still steer, but it requires more
physical effort.

If the steering feels rigid during normal
driving, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

CAUTION

Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.

Cruise Control

With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 40 km/h (25 mph).

WARNING

Cruise Control Use:
Using cruise control in the following
conditions could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle:

Hilly terrain

Steep inclines

Heavy or unsteady traffic

Slippery or winding roads

Similar restrictions that require
inconsistent speed

Don't use cruise control in these
situations.

qCruise Main Indicator Light

This light comes on when the ON/OFF
switch is pressed and the cruise control
system is activated.

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qCruise Set Indicator Light

This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.

qActivation/Deactivation

To activate the system, press the ON/OFF
switch.
The cruise main indicator light
illuminates.

To deactivate the system, press the switch
again.
The cruise main indicator light turns off.

WARNING

Cruise Main Switch:
Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when
not using the cruise control is
dangerous as it may be switched on
accidentally. This could result in loss
of vehicle control. Keep the ON/OFF
switch off when cruise control is not in
use.

qTo Set Speed

1. Activate the cruise control system by

pressing the ON/OFF switch.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which

must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph).

3. Press the SET/COAST button and

release it at the speed you want.
Release the accelerator at the same
time.

Don't continue to hold in the button. Until
you release it, speed will continue to drop
(unless you continue to accelerate) and
you'll miss the desired speed.

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NOTE

The SET function can't be activated
until about 2 seconds after the ON/
OFF switch has been engaged.

On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down going up or
speed up while going down.

qTo Increase Cruising Speed

Follow either of these procedures.

Press the RES/ACCEL button and hold
it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the button at the speed you
want.

Your vehicle has a tap-up feature that
allows you to increase your current speed
in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a
momentary tap of the RES/ACCEL
button. Multiple taps will increase your
vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each
tap.

Accelerate to the desired speed.
Press the SET/COAST button and
release it immediately.

NOTE

Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is
on. Greater speed will not interfere with
it or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to
return to the set speed.

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qTo Decrease Cruising Speed

Press the SET/COAST button and hold it.
The vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the button at the speed you want.

Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that
allows you to decrease your current speed
in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a
momentary tap of the SET/COAST
button. Multiple taps will decrease your
vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each
tap.

qTo Resume Cruising Speed at

More Than 40 km/h (25 mph)

If some other method besides the ON/
OFF switch was used to cancel cruising
speed and the system is still activated, the
most recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RES/ACCEL button is
pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 40 km/h (25
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 40
km/h (25 mph) and press the RES/
ACCEL button.

qTo Cancel

To turn off the system, use one of these
methods:

Press the ON/OFF switch.

Slightly depress the brake pedal.

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Press the CANCEL button.

The system is off when the ignition is off.

NOTE

Cruise control will cancel at about 15
km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or
below 40 km/h (25 mph).

Traction Control System
(TCS)

The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by
controlling engine torque. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque to prevent loss of traction.

This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels
without causing them to spin and lose
traction.

WARNING

TCS and Unsafe Driving:
The traction control system (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road contact
because of water on the road surface).
You can still have an accident. So
don't rely on the traction control
system as a substitute for safe driving.

TCS and Snow and Ice:
Driving without proper traction
devices on snow and/or ice-covered
roads is dangerous. The traction
control system (TCS) alone cannot
provide adequate traction and you
could still have an accident. Use snow
tires or tire chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are
covered with ice and/or snow.

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qTCS Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position. If the TCS is
operating, the indicator light flashes.

If the light stays on, the TCS may have a
malfunction and it may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

In addition to the indicator light
flashing, a slight lugging sound will
come from the engine. This indicates
that the TCS is operating properly.

On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to
achieve high rpm when the TCS is
on.

qTCS OFF Indicator Light

This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
It goes off when the engine is started. It
also comes on when you switch off the
traction control system or when the
system has a malfunction.

NOTE

After starting the engine on very cold
days, the TCS OFF indicator will
remain on and TCS will not operate
until the engine is warm.

qTCS OFF Switch

Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the
TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light will
illuminate.

Press the switch again to turn the TCS
back on. The TCS OFF indicator light
will go out.

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NOTE

When TCS is on and you attempt to
free the vehicle when it is stuck, or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow,
the TCS will activate. Depressing the
accelerator will not increase engine
power and freeing the vehicle may
be difficult. When this happens, turn
off the TCS.

If the TCS is off when the engine is
turned off, it automatically activates
when the ignition switch is turned
on.

Leaving the TCS on will provide the
best traction.

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Meters and Gauges

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qSpeedometer

The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.

qOdometer, Trip Meter and Selector

The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.

Selector

Odometer

Trip meter A

Press the selector

Trip meter B

NOTE

The odometer and trip meter can be
displayed as follows even when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

Displays for 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position from the ACC or ON
position.

Displays for 10 minutes after any
door is opened.

Odometer

When this mode is selected, ODO will be
displayed.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter

The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.

For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.

When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.

When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

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The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to

“0.0” by holding

the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.

NOTE

Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).

The trip record will be erased when
the vehicle is driven over 999.9 km
(mile).

qTachometer

The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).

Red zone

CAUTION

Don't run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.

qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge

The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.

If the needle is near H, it indicates
overheating.

CAUTION

Driving with an overheated engine can
cause serious engine damage (page
7-16).

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qFuel Gauge

The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.

Low fuel
warning light

qDashboard Illumination

When the headlight switch is in the

position, rotate the thumb-wheel to

adjust the brightness of the dashboard
lights.

Bright

Dim

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Warning/Indicator Lights

Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

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Brake System Warning Light

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Charging System Warning Light

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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

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Check Engine Light

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ABS Warning Light

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Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light

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Low Fuel Warning Light

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Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

Page

Seat Belt Warning Light

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Door-Ajar Warning Light

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Immobilizer System Warning/Security Indicator Light

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Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light

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O/D OFF Indicator Light

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Shift Position Indicator Light

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TCS Indicator Light

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TCS OFF Indicator Light

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Cruise Main Indicator Light

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Cruise Set Indicator Light

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qBrake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning

The light comes on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the START or ON position. It goes off
when the parking brake is fully released.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the light stays on after the parking brake
is fully released, you may have a brake
problem.

Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way.

You may notice that the pedal is harder to
push or that it may go closer to the floor.
In either case, it will take longer to stop
the vehicle.

1. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (page 8-17).

2. After adding fluid, check the light

again.

If the warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Even if the light goes out have your brake
system inspected as soon as possible by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

Having to add brake fluid is sometimes
an indicator of leakage. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible even if the brake light is no
longer illuminated.

WARNING

Brake Warning Light:
Driving with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. It indicates that
your brakes may not work at all or
that they could completely fail at any
time. If this light remains on, after
checking that the parking brake is
fully released, have the brakes
inspected immediately. Don't drive
with this light on, have the vehicle
towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the brakes inspected as soon
as possible.

qABS Warning Light

The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.

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If the ABS warning light stays on while
you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm
occurs and the ABS warning light
comes on. This is due to a weak
battery, not a malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

When the ABS warning light
remains illuminated, the power
sliding doors cannot be opened
electrically. Refer to

“Power Sliding

Doors

” (page 3-12).

qElectronic Brake Force

Distribution System Warning

If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may turn the brake system
warning light and the ABS warning light
on at the same time. The problem is likely
to be an electronic brake force distribution
system.

WARNING

ABS Warning Light and Brake
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are on at the same time is dangerous.
When both lights are on, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
Don't drive with both lights on, have
the vehicle towed to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the brakes
inspected as soon as possible.

qCharging System Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and turns off when the engine is
started.

If the warning light illuminates while
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

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