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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-38
Door-Ajar Warning Light5-39
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light5-39
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light5-40
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light5-40
Security Indicator Light5-42
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light5-42
Shift Position Indicator Light5-42
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 5-43
Light-On Indicator Light5-43
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light5-43
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights5-44
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If the light illuminates while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and parkoff the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-19). If it's low, add oil.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even after
you add oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Don't run the engine if oil pressure is
low. It could result in extensive
engine damage.
q Check Engine Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and goes off when the engine is
started.
If this light comes on while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light came on and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may come on in
the following cases:
lThe fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
lThe fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on or
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Light
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is working properly, the warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. The warning light turns
off after a specified period of time.
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly illuminates or
does not illuminate at all when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. If any of these occur, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. The system may not work in an
accident.
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Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound
period has passed.
Driver seated/Front passenger seated
The seat belt warning function reminds
the front passenger to fasten the seat belt
according to the chart below.
ConditionVehicle speed
Between 0 ―20
km/h
(0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h
(12 mph) or more
Seat belt
(Driver)
Seat belt
(Passenger)
Indicator
Beep
: Fastened: Unfastened: Illuminated: Flashing: Beep
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function to
operate depending on the weight of the
item.
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound
period has passed. NOTE
lTo allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on the
front passenger seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
lWhen a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that neither
the warning light nor the warning beep
operate.
q
Door-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light illuminates when any
door is not securely closed.
Close the door securely before driving the
vehicle.
qLow Washer Fluid Level
Warning Lightí
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page
8-24).
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If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there
may be a tire puncture. Replace the
punctured tire with the temporary spare
tire (page 7-7).
NOTE
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used.
Warning light flashes
When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
from the ON to the ACC position and the
immobilizer system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position with
the correct ignition key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then goes out.
If the engine doesn't start with the correct
ignition key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:lThe high-beam headlights are on.lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qShift Position Indicator Light
(Automatic Transaxle)
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
D range/gear position indicator
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Antenna
qDetachable Type
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
Install
Remove
CAUTION
Ø To prevent damage to the
antenna, remove it before entering
a car wash facility or passing
beneath a low overhead clearance.
Ø Be careful around the antenna
when removing snow from the
roof. Otherwise the antenna could
be damaged.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna and
store it inside the vehicle.
Operating Tips for Audio
System
WARNING
Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to
a serious accident. Always adjust the
audio while the vehicle is stopped.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
your maximum attention on the road
while driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving,
adjust the audio volume to a level
that allows you to hear sounds
outside of the vehicle.
NOTE
lDo not use the audio for long periods of
time while the engine is off. Otherwise the
battery could go dead.
lIf a cellular phone or CB radio is used in
or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to
occur from the audio system, however, this
does not indicate that the system has been
damaged.
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WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:Adjusting the portable audio unit or
a similar product while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to
a serious accident. Always adjust the
portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever: Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting
in an accident.
CAUTION
ØClose the cover when the auxiliary
jack is not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
getting into the auxiliary jack.
Ø Do not place objects or apply force
to the auxiliary jack with the plug
connected.
Ø Noise may occur during playback
if the accessory socket equipped
on the vehicle is used. (If noise
occurs, do not use the accessory
socket.) NOTE
lBefore using the auxiliary jack, read the
manufacturer's instructions for the product
being connected.
lUse a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary
jack, read the manufacture's instructions
for connecting a portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
lTo prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
lNoise may occur depending on the product
connected to the auxiliary jack.
lWith regard to connecting a portable audio
or similar device to a power source, use the
battery for the device, not the accessory
socket.
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack
securely.
lInsert or remove the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
To operate the portable audio unit
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.
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Complete deletion of the phone book
data
All data registered to the Bluetooth
Hands-Free phone book can be erased.
1. Activate the Bluetooth Hands-Free(page 6-47).
2. Say: [Beep] “Phone book ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
new entry, edit, list names, delete or
erase all..., or say “cancel ”to return to
main menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Erase all ”
5. Prompt: “Are you sure you want to
erase everything from your Hands Free
system phone book? ”
6. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
7. Prompt: “You are about to delete
everything from your Hands Free
system phone book. Do you want to
continue? ”
8. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
9. Prompt: “Please wait, erasing the
Hands Free system phone book. ”
10. Prompt: “Hands-Free system phone
book erased, returning to main
menu. ”
Read-out of names registered to the
Bluetooth Hands-Free phone book
The Bluetooth Hands-Free system can
read out the list of names registered to its
phone book.
1. Activate the Bluetooth Hands-Free
(page 6-47).
2. Say: [Beep] “Phone book ” 3.
Prompt: “Select one of the following:
new entry, edit, list names, delete or
erase all..., or say “cancel ”to return to
main menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “List names ”
5. Prompt: “XXXXX..., XXXXX...,
XXXXX... (Ex. “John's phone ”, Mary's
phone, Bill's phone) ”(Voice guidance
reads out the voice tags registered to
the phone book.)
Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch during the read-out at the desired
name, and then say one of the following
voice commands to execute it.
l“ Continue ”: Continues the voice
guidance.
l“ Call ”: Calls the registered phone
number.
l“ Edit ”: Edits the registered phone
number.
l“ Delete ”: Deletes the registered phone
number.
l“ Previous ”: Returns to the previous
phone number.
l“ Cancel ”: Returns to main menu.
6. Prompt: “End of list, would you like
to start from the beginning?”
7. Say: [Beep] “No ”
8. Prompt: “Returning to main menu. ”
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Hands-Free Telephone Setting
qMobile phone
Mobile phone registration
For the registration of a Bluetooth
equipped mobile telephone to Bluetooth
Hands-Free, refer to “Bluetooth Hands-
Free preparation ”(page 6-48).
Registered mobile phone read-out
Bluetooth Hands-Free can read-out the
mobile phones registered to its system.
1. Activate the Bluetooth Hands-Free
(page 6-47).
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode...,
or say “cancel ”to return to main
menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Pairing options ”
5. Prompt: “Do you want to pair a
phone, delete a phone, or list paired
phones? ”
6. Say: [Beep] “List phones ”
7. Prompt: “XXXXX..., XXXXX...,
XXXXX... (Ex. Phone A, phone B,
phone C) ”(The voice guidance reads
out the phone tags registered to the
hands-free system.)
Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch during the read-out at the desired
phone, and then say one of the following
voice commands to execute it.
l“ Select ”: Programmed the mobile
phone when the voice recognition/
hands-free switch was pressed.
l“ Continue ”: Continues the voice
guidance.
l“ Delete ”: Deletes the registered mobile
phone.
l“ Previous ”: Returns to the previous
mobile phone.
8. Prompt: “End of list, would you like
to start from the beginning?”
9. Say: [Beep] “No ”
10. Prompt: “Returning to main menu. ”
Mobile phone selection
This function is for switching to a
different mobile phone which has been
registered beforehand. The selected
mobile phone will remain in effect until
the ignition switch is turned off.
1. Activate the Bluetooth Hands-Free
(page 6-47).
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode...,
or say “cancel ”to return to main
menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Select phone ”
5. Prompt: “Please say 1 (priority 1) for
XXXXX... (Ex. phone A), 2 (priority
2) for XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...) ”
6. Say: [Beep] “2 ” (Say the priority
number for the mobile phone to be
used as first priority.)
7. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...)
(Registered phone tag) selected, is this
correct? ”
8. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
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