Mazda Millenia (2002 year). Instruction — part 7

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Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

▼ Low Fuel Warning Light

This warning light in the fuel gauge
signals that the fuel tank will soon be
empty.
Get fuel as soon as possible.

▼ Seat Belt Warning Light

If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the seat belt warning light
will remain on until the belt is fastened.
If the system does not operate correctly,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

▼ Door-Ajar Warning Light

This warning light comes on when any
door isn’t securely closed.

▼ Low Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

This warning light reveals that little
windshield washer fluid remains. Add
fluid (page 8-19).

▼ Headlight High-Beam Indicator

Light

This light indicates one of two things:
• The high-beam headlights are on.
• The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-

pass position.

▼ HOLD Indicator Light

This light comes on when the hold mode
is selected.

Low fuel warning light

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

▼ TCS 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.

▼ TCS 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.

▼ Cruise Set Indicator Light

This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.

▼ Light-On Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on when the
exterior lights are on.

If the hold 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.

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.

CAUTION

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.

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Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

▼ Seat Belt Warning Beep

If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, a beep will sound for about
6 seconds.

▼ Ignition Key Reminder

If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position, a beep will sound when the
driver’s door is opened.

▼ Lights-On Reminder

If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when the driver’s door is opened.

Beeps

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Driving Your Mazda

Switches and Controls

▼ Headlights

To turn on the lights, turn the knob on the
end of the control lever.

▼ Lights-On Reminder

If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when the driver’s door is opened.

▼ Headlight High-Low Beam

Push the lever forward for high beams.
Pull it back for low.

▼ Flashing the Headlights

To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch need
not be on, and the lever will return to the
normal position when released.

Lighting Control

Lever

Position

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off

On

Taillights

Parking lights
License lights

Side-marker lights

Off

On

On

NOTE

• If the light switch is left on, the

lights will automatically switch off
30 seconds after turning the ignition
switch to the LOCK position or
removing the key.

The lights will automatically switch
back on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC or ON position.

• To prevent discharging the battery,

don’t leave the lights on while the
engine is off.

High beams

Low beams

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Driving Your Mazda

Switches and Controls

▼ Turn Signal

Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.

Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.

Lane-change signals

Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change —until the
indicator flashes— and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.

Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
They help you to see as well as to be seen.

To turn on the fog lights, first turn on the
headlight switch. Then press the fog light
switch.
To turn the fog lights off, press OFF or
turn the headlight switch off.

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals

NOTE

If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out.

Right turn

Right lane
change

Left lane
change

OFF

Left turn

Fog Lights

ON

OFF

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Switches and Controls

In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.

For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

Daytime Running Lights

NOTE

the running lights go off when the
parking brake is applied.

Windshield Wipers and
Washer

Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures is dangerous.
The washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision.
You could have an accident. Don’t use
the washer without first warming the
windshield.

NOTE

Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected by a circuit breaker. This
mechanism will automatically stop
operation of the blades, but only for
about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the right-of-way,
and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they don’t resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.

WARNING

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Driving Your Mazda

Switches and Controls

▼ Windshield Wipers

Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT — Intermittent
1 — Normal
2 — Fast

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to INT and choose the
interval timing by rotating the ring.

One-touch wipers

For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
forward and release it.

Cold-weather operation of concealed
wipers (Cold areas)

In cold areas, the wiper arms may trap
heavy ice or snow. To prevent this, change
the angle of the arm by pulling it up until
it clicks. The wipers will then change to
the partially concealed position.

OFF

INT

1

2

OFF

INT

INT ring

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Driving Your Mazda

Switches and Controls

To return the arm to the fully concealed
position, push it down until it clicks.

▼ Windshield Washer

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.

If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-19). If it’s OK, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Do this only with the wiper switch off
and when the wipers aren’t moving.

CAUTION

NOTE

In the OFF or INT position, the wipers
will be activated until the lever is
released.

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Switches and Controls

The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and
thin ice from the rear window.

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

Push the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster; the indicator light will
come on.

Push the switch again to turn it off.

To sound the horn, press the

mark of

the steering wheel.

Rear Window Defroster

Don’t use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.

NOTE

This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, brush it off before using the
defroster.

CAUTION

Horn

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Switches and Controls

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning switch and all
four turn signals will flash at once.

Hazard Warning Flasher

NOTE

• The turn signals don’t work when

the hazard warning lights are on.

• Check local regulations about the

use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.

Hazard warning flasher switch

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6

Interior Comfort

Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.

Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6- 2

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 2
Vent Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 3
Full-Automatic Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6- 5

Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-10

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-10
Operating Tips for Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Audio Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Audio Control Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Safety Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-33

Interior Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34

Sunvisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-34
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-36
Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-37
Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Accessory Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40

6-2

Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

▼ Operating the Climate Control

System

Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.

▼ Clearing the Air Inlet

Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowling grille to improve the system
efficiency.

▼ Foggy Windows

The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system to
defog the windows.

To help defog the windows, operate the air
conditioner to dehumidify the air.

▼ Outside/Recirculated Air

Position

Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
can be used temporarily when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.

▼ Parking in Direct Sunlight

If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then run
the climate control system.

▼ Not Using for a Long Period

Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal parts lubricated.

▼ Check the Refrigerant before

Weather Gets Hot

Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspection.

The optional air conditioner is filled with
R134a, a refrigerant that will not damage
the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

▼ Replacement of the Cabin Air

Filter

If your vehicle is equipped with an air
filter for the air conditioner, it is necessary
to change the filter periodically as
indicated in scheduled maintenance (page
8-3). Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for replacement of the cabin air
filter.

Operating Tips

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

▼ Adjusting the Vents

Directing airflow

You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob.

Adjusting the amount of airflow

These vents can be opened by rotating the vertical wheels up or closed by rotating them
down.

Vent Operation

NOTE

When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of
trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled.

Knob

Open

Close

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

▼ Selecting the Airflow Mode

Dashboard and Floor Vents

Defroster Vents

Floor Vents

Dashboard Vents

Defroster and Floor Vents

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

▼ Control Switches

AUTO switch

By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:
• Airflow temperature
• Amount of airflow

• Selection of airflow mode
• Outside/Recirculated air selection
• Air conditioner operation

Full-Automatic Type

AMB

AMB switch

Windshield defroster
switch

Temperature control dial

OFF switch

Air intake selector switch

A/C switch

AUTO switch

Mode selector switch

Fan switch

Rear window defroster
switch

(page 5-36)

AUTO

NOTE

AUTO switch indicator light

• When on, it indicates AUTO

operation, and the system will
function automatically.

• When off, indicates the operation of

other switches such as the mode
selector switch, fan switch, A/C
switch and windshield defroster
switch. Other functions will
continue to operate automatically.