Lighter

The ignition switch must be in the ACC


The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position
Press the lighter in and release it. When ready for use, it automatically pops out.

CAUTION:
lighter, you may burn yourself. Don't touch the metal part of the
lighter, you may burn yourself.

will overheat. Don't hold the lighter in because it
will overheat.

plug-in accessories such as Don't use the lighter socket for
plug-in accessories such as shavers and coffee pots. They may damage it or cause electrical failure. Use only a genuine Mazda lighter or the equivalent.

within 30 seconds, remove it to If the lighter doesn't pop out
within 30 seconds, remove it to prevent overheating.

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