Quick Tips

INTERIOR LIGHTS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Interior
Lights
Transmission
Quick Tips 2002 Mazda Miata page 8
page 9
Revised January 14, 2002
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
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
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
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
1
2
5-speed 6-speed
*Denotes optional equipment