Mazda 2004 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 5)

INTERIOR LIGHTS/CONSOLE

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Interior Lights/

Console

Transmission

Quick Tips 2004 Mazda Miata page 8

page 9

1. Dome light

On = Light always on

Off = Light always off

Center position = Light on

when a door is open

2. Instrument panel lighting

To brighten/dim instrument

panel lighting: Turn

thumb-wheel right/left

Center console

1. Ashtray/Cup holder

Pull up ashtray to remove; space

can be used as a cup holder

2. Cup holder

3. Remote trunk-lid release

To open trunk: Lift up on front

of lever

4. Center console lock

To lock/unlock: Insert key and

turn clockwise/counterclockwise

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ON

OFF

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Automatic transmission*

P = Park

To move gearshift from Park: Press

firmly on brake pedal, then press

release button (1) on gearshift

R = Reverse

Do not engage Reverse when

vehicle is moving forward

N = Neutral

No gear engaged; vehicle can roll

freely, even on a slight incline,

unless the brakes are applied

Overdrive Switch

Press (2) to lockout/enable overdrive

D (Overdrive)

For normal driving: Shifts through

four forward gears automatically

D (Overdrive Off)

Shifts through three

forward gears automatically

Provides extra power and increased

engine braking, stops 3rd-4th gear

cycling in stop/go driving and

on steep graded hills

2 = Second gear

Provides extra power and

increased engine braking

Use to reduce wheel spin when

starting on slippery surfaces

1 = First gear

Use for engine braking when

second gear is not sufficient

5. Remote fuel door release

To open fuel door: Lift up on

front of lever

6. Center console storage

7. Parking-brake

To engage: Pull up

To release: Pull up slightly

while depressing button at

the front of lever; lower

parking-brake lever

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Manual transmission

Depress clutch pedal to start

engine and change gears

Tip: Do not shift into 1st above 20

mph or clutch failure could occur

Tip: Resting your foot on the

clutch pedal while driving and

using the clutch to hold your

vehicle at a standstill while waiting

on a hill may reduce clutch life

5-speed 6-speed

*Denotes optional equipment

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