cruise control MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2005 Owner's Manual (in English)

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5Driving 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 Transaxle Operation ..................................................... 5-8
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-10
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-16
Cruise Control
í...................................................................... 5-17
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí......................................... 5-21
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-25
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-25
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-30
Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-30
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-41
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-42
Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-42
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-45
Fog Lights
í............................................................................ 5-46
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-46
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) ............................. 5-49
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-50
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-51
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-51
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Cruise Controlí
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 30 km/h (19 mph).
WARNING
Cruise Control Use:
Using cruise control in the following
conditions could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle:
lHilly terrainlSteep inclineslHeavy or unsteady trafficlSlippery or winding roadslSimilar 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.
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.
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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.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 30 km/h (19 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.
NOTE
lThe SET function can't be activated
until about 2 seconds after the ON/
OFF switch has been engaged.
lOn 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.
lPress the RES/ACCEL button and hold
it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the button at the speed you
want.
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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.
lAccelerate 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.
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.
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qTo Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 30 km/h (19 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 30 km/h (19
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 30
km/h (19 mph) and press the RES/
ACCEL button.
qTo Cancel
To turn off the system, useoneof these
methods:
lPress the ON/OFF switch.
lSlightly depress the brake pedal.
lDepress the clutch pedal. (Manual
transaxle only)
lPress 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 30 km/h (19 mph).
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qShift Position Indicator Light
(Automatic Transaxle)
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Gear position indicator
Gear position indicator
When the shift lever is in the D or M
position, the numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.
qCruise Main Indicator Lightí
This light comes on when the ON/OFF
switch is pressed and the cruise control
system is activated.
qCruise Set Indicator Lightí
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.
qLight-On Indicator Light (Black-
out meter)
This indicator light comes on when the
exterior lights are on.
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Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-13
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-36
Air Filter ............................................ 8-23
Antenna ............................................. 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-52
Ashtray .............................................. 6-40
Audio System ................................... 6-10
Audio control switch .................. 6-32
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-34
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-15
Fluid ........................................... 8-20
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-11
Shift-lock system ........................ 5-11
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-10
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-14
Maintenance ............................... 8-28
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-41
Beeps
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-41
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-41
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-41
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
B
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-22
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-42
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-18
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-35
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-43
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-43
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-14
Center Console .................................. 6-43
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-40
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-39
Cruise Control ................................... 5-17
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-41
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
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Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-35
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-23
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-30
Cruise main ................................ 5-39
Cruise set .................................... 5-39
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-38
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-40
Security ...................................... 5-38
Shift position .............................. 5-39
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-40
Information Display .......................... 6-38
Audio display ............................. 6-39
Clock .......................................... 6-39
Information display functions .... 6-38
Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever ..... 3-15
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-25
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button ............................................... 5-29
Interior Care ...................................... 8-57
Interior Lights ................................... 6-35
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-45
L
Liftgate ................................................ 3-9
Luggage compartment ................ 3-11
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-35
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-40
Lighting Control ............................... 5-42
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-37
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-11
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-10
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-8
Recommendations for shifting ..... 5-9
Map Lights ........................................ 6-36
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-28
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-29
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-21
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-26
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-28
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-36
Overheating ....................................... 7-12
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-52
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