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Brake System
qFoot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engine stalled or
turned off, find a safe place to stop:
Coasting with the engine stalled or
turned off is dangerous. Braking will
require more effort, and the brake's
power-assist could be depleted if you
pump the brake. This will cause
longer stopping distances or even an
accident.
Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep hills:
Driving with your foot continuously
on the brake pedal or steadily
applying the brakes for long
distances is dangerous. This causes
overheated brakes, resulting in
longer stopping distances or even
total brake failure. This could cause
loss of vehicle control and a serious
accident. Avoid continuous
application of the brakes.
WARNING
Dry brakes that have become wet by
driving very slowly and applying the
brakes lightly until brake performance
is normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
qParking Brake
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
put the key or start knob to LOCK
position, set the parking brake and
make sure the shift lever is in P:
Intentionally placing the key or start
knob into LOCK position is much
more important where you will not
be removing the key to leave the
vehicle and because leaving it in
other positions will disable some of
the vehicle security systems and run
the battery down.
Leaving the driver's seat without
putting the ignition switch in LOCK
position, setting the parking brake
and the shift lever is in P is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur. This could
cause an accident.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the brake
linings or pads.
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Low Fuel Warning Light 5-47
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 5-47
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-47
Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-49
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-49
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 5-49
AWD Warning Light 5-49
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-50
KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-52
Security Indicator Light 5-53
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-54
Shift Position Indicator Light 5-54
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 5-54
TCS OFF Indicator Light 5-55
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 5-55
BSM OFF Indicator Light 5-55
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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.
qPowertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power Warning Light
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
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 powertrain malfunction/reduced
power warning light may come on in the
following cases:
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.If the powertrain malfunction/reduced
power warning light remains on, 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 flashes,
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.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
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qDoor-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light comes on when any
door isn't securely closed.
qLow Washer Fluid Level
Warning Lightí
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page
8-26).
qAutomatic Transaxle Warning Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
The light illuminates when the transaxle
has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning
light illuminates, the transaxle has
an electrical problem. Continuing to
drive your Mazda in this condition
could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
qAWD Warning Light (AWD)
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
Thereafter, the warning light will
illuminate or flash under the following
conditions:
lIlluminates when there is an
abnormality with the AWD system.
lFlashes when the differential oil
temperature is abnormally high.
lFlashes when there are continually
large differences between front and rear
wheel rotation, such as when trying to
pull away from an icy surface.
If the AWD warning light illuminates:
If the AWD warning light illuminates,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If the AWD warning light flashes:
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a
few moments; if the warning light stops
flashing, you can resume driving. If the
light does not stop flashing, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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lUnder the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously when the start knob has
not been returned to the LOCK
position to notify the driver that the
advanced key has been removed from
the vehicle. It will stop flashing when
the advanced key is back inside the
vehicle.
lThe start knob has not been returned
to the LOCK position, the driver's
door is open, and the advanced key
is removed from the vehicle.
lThe start knob has not been returned
to the LOCK position and all the
doors are closed after removing the
advanced key from the vehicle.
NOTE
The flashing KEY warning light (red) and the
beep sound operate simultaneously (page
3-20).
KEY Indicator Light (Green)
When illuminated
When the start knob is pushed in from the
LOCK position, the system confirms that
the correct advanced key is inside the
vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green)
illuminates, and the start knob can be
turned to the ACC position (page 3-9).
When flashing
When the advanced key battery power is
low, the KEY indicator light flashes for 30
seconds after the start knob is turned from
the ON position to the ACC or LOCK
position. Replace with a new battery
before the advanced key becomes
unusable (page 3-6).NOTE
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Setting Change (Function
Customization)(page 3-19).
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.
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NOTElBefore 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.
WARNING
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
ØDo not place objects or apply force
to the auxiliary jack with the plug
connected.
ØNoise may occur during playback
if the accessory socket equipped
on the vehicle is used. (If noise
occurs, do not use the accessory
socket.)NOTE
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.
3. Press the MEDIA button (
)of
the audio unit or the mode switch
(
) of the audio control switch to
change to the AUX mode.
NOTElSet the volume of the portable audio unit to
the maximum within the range that the
sound does not become distorted, then
adjust the volume using the power/volume
dial of the audio unit or the volume button
(
,) of the audio control switch.lIf the connection plug is pulled out from the
auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise
may occur.
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Country Code List
Country Code
Afghanistan AF 1005
Albania AL 1011
Algeria DZ 1325
American Samoa AS 1018
Andorra AD 1003
Angola AO 1014
Anguilla AI 1008
Antarctica AQ 1016
Antigua and Barbuda AG 1006
Argentina AR 1017
Armenia AM 1012
Aruba AW 1022
Australia AU 1020
Austria AT 1019
Azerbaijan AZ 1025
Bahamas BS 1118
Bahrain BH 1107
Bangladesh BD 1103
Barbados BB 1101
Belarus BY 1124
Belgium BE 1104
Belize BZ 1125
Benin BJ 1109
Bermuda BM 1112
Bhutan BT 1119
Bolivia BO 1114
Bosnia and Herzegovina BA 1100
Botswana BW 1122
Bouvet Island BV 1121
Brazil BR 1117
British Indian Ocean
TerritoryIO 1814
Brunei BN 1113
Bulgaria BG 1106
Burkina Faso BF 1105
Burundi BI 1108
Cambodia KH 2007
Cameroon CM 1212
Canada CA 1200Country Code
Cape Verde CV 1221
Cayman Islands KY 2024
Central African Republic CF 1205
Chad TD 2903
Chile CL 1211
China CN 1213
Christmas Island CX 1223
Cocos (Keeling) Islands CC 1202
Colombia CO 1214
Comoros KM 2012
Congo CG 1206
Congo,The Democratic
Republic of theCD 1203
Cook Islands CK 1210
Costa Rica CR 1217
Cote D'Ivoire CI 1208
Croatia (Hrvatska) HR 1717
Cuba CU 1220
Cyprus CY 1224
Czech Republic CZ 1225
Denmark DK 1310
Djibouti DJ 1309
Dominica DM 1312
Dominican Republic DO 1314
East Timor TP 2915
Ecuador EC 1402
Egypt EG 1406
El Salvador SV 2821
Equatorial Guinea GQ 1616
Eritrea ER 1417
Estonia EE 1404
Ethiopia ET 1419
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) FK 1510
Faroe Islands FO 1514
Fiji FJ 1509
Finland FI 1508
France FR 1517
French Guiana GF 1605
French PF 2505
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5.Prompt:“Please say the name of the
entry you would like to delete, or say
“List names”..., or say“cancel”to
return to main menu.”
6.Say:[Beep]“XXXXX... (Ex.“John's
phone”)”(Say the registered voice tag
to be deleted from the phone book.)
7.Prompt:“Deleting XXXXX... (Ex.
“John's phone”) (Registered voice tag)
Home (Registered location). Is this
correct?”
8.Say:[Beep]“Ye s”
9.Prompt:“XXXXX... (Ex.“John's
phone”) (Registered voice tag) Home
(Registered location) deleted, returning
to main menu.”
Complete deletion of the phone book
data
All data registered to the Bluetooth
Hands-Free phone book can be erased.
1. Press the phone button (Short press).
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. Press the phone button (Short press).
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 phone button 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?”
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