Mazda MX-5 Automobile User Manual


 
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Form No. 8R09-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 Transmission Operation .............................................5- 8
Automatic Transmission Controls ...........................................5- 9
Power Steering .........................................................................5-13
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-13
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
............................................5-17
Meters and Gauges ..................................................................5-17
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
........................................ 5-22
Warning/Indicator Lights .........................................................5-22
Beeps .......................................................................................5-29
Switches and Controls
.................................................................5-30
Lighting Control ......................................................................5-30
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...............................................5-31
Fog Lights ................................................................................ 5-31
Daytime Running Lights .........................................................5-32
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...............................................5-32
Rear Window Defroster ...........................................................5-34
Horn .........................................................................................5-34
Hazard Warning Flasher ..........................................................5-35
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