I N T E R I O R L I G H T S / C O N S O L E
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
2
ON
OFF
1
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
1
2
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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2
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4
6
5
3
