instrument panel MAZDA MODEL MPV 2001 Quick Tips (in English)

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DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches*,
see Switches/Locks
2. Power door locks*,
see Locks
3. Fog lights*
Press on/off; functions only
with headlight low beams on
4. Air vents
5. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
6. Power outside mirror
switch*, see Switches
7. Horn and driver’s air bag
8. Gearshift lever,
see Transaxle9. Hazard warning switch
Push on/off
10. Audio system,
see Audio System
11. Lighter
12. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
13. Cupholder/ashtray
14. Front console
15. Parking brake lever
16. Wiper/washer lever,
see Driver Controls17. Cruise control lever*,
see Driver Controls
18. Tilt steering wheel lever
Pull lever down, position
wheel; push lever up
19. Instrument panel
lighting
Turn thumb-wheel up/down
to increase/decrease intensity
20. Hood release handle
21. Fuse panel
22. Remote fuel door release
Driver’s
View
Quick Tips 2001 Mazda MPV page 2
page 3
Revised January 9, 2001
Key
Operates ignition and
all locks
Tip: Use key number
plate to purchase a new
key; store in safe place
separate from vehicle
Immobilizer system*
Prevents engine from
starting unless coded
key used; see Owner’s
Manual
Remote Keyless
Entry System*,
see Locks
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*Denotes optional equipment

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DRIVER CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Driver
Controls
Transaxle
Quick Tips 2001 Mazda MPV page 6
page 7
Revised January 9, 2001
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking and dashboard
lights on: Rotate knob (1)
to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and head lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to second notchHigh beams on/off: Push lever
forward to detent/pull back
to detent
To flash high beams: Pull lever
back slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: Move lever
up/down
Wiper/washer control lever
To activate interval wipers:
Push lever down to first
detent and rotate knob (2)
to desired speed
To activate wiper normal or low
speed: Push down to second
detent
To activate high speed: Push
lever down to third detentTo activate washer: Pull
lever back
To activate mist: Push lever
up and release
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (3) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob (3) up to ON
To activate rear washer: Rotate
knob (3) to and release
Cruise control*
Operates above 25 mph
Press and release main switch (1)
To set speed: Accelerate to desired
speed and move lever (2) down
and release
To decelerate: Move lever (2)
down and release at desired
speed; or tap brake pedal
Move lever (2) down at
desired speed
Incremental deceleration: Move
lever (2) down and release; each
tap = minus 1 mph
Incremental acceleration: Move
lever up and release; each tap =
plus 1 mph To cancel: Tap brake pedal,
pull lever (2) back or press
main switch (1) again
Return to preset speed (after
braking): Move lever (2) up
and release
Automatic transaxle
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automaticallyTip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear
D (Overdrive Off)
Press overdrive off switch (3) to
disengage/engage overdrive;
indicator light on instrument
panel will illuminate; shifts
through three forward gears
automatically
Provides extra power and increased
engine braking; stops 3rd-4th
gear cycling in stop/go driving
2 = Second
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking
Use to reduce wheel spin when
starting on slippery surfaces
1 = First
Use for engine braking when
2nd is not sufficient
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*Denotes optional equipment