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NOTElPerform tire pressure adjustment when the
tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary
according to the tire temperature, therefore
let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive
it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting
the tire pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may
turn on after the tires cool and pressure
drops below specification.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,
resulting from the tire air pressure dropping
due to cold ambient temperature, may turn
off if the ambient temperature rises. In this
case, it will also be necessary to adjust the
tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning
light illuminates due to a drop in tire air
pressure, make sure to check and adjust the
tire air pressures.
lAfter adjusting the tire air pressures, it may
require some time for the TPMS warning
light to turn off. If the TPMS warning light
remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a
speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10
minutes, and then verify that it turns off.
lTires lose air naturally over time and the
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too
soft over time or you have a flat. However,
when you find one low tire in a set of four-
that is an indication of trouble; you should
have someone drive the vehicle slowly
forward so you can inspect any low tire for
cuts and any metal objects sticking through
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water
in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be
addressed by more than simply refilling the
trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has
all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems
and order the best replacement tire for your
vehicle.
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 7-9).
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.
qKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY
Indicator Light (Green) (with
Advanced Key)
This indicator has two colors.
KEY Warning Light (Red)
When illuminated
lWhen the push button start is pressed
ON, it illuminates momentarily and
then turns off.
lIf any malfunction occurs in the
advanced keyless system, it illuminates
continuously.
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qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 20
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be
heard again for a specified period of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-47.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition is switched to off (LOCK)
or ACC with the key inserted, a
continuous beep sound will be heard
when the driver's door is opened.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to change
the sound volume for the ignition key reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-10.
qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
lWhen the advanced keyless function is used
and the push button start is pressed to
ACC, the “Push Button Start Not in OFF
Warning Beep ”(page 3-22) overrides the
lights-on reminder.
lA personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder. Refer to Personalization Features
on page 10-10.
q Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-30).
qAdvanced Keyless Warningí
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as “the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning ”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-22.
q Electronic Steering Lock
Warning Beepí
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push
button start is pressed. (page 3-11)
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NOTE
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness
weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a
replacement is necessary. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
lWhen the advanced keyless function is used
and the push button start is pressed to
ACC, the “Push Button Start Not in OFF
Warning Beep ”(page 3-22) overrides the
lights-on reminder.
lA personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder. Refer to Personalization Features
on page 10-10.
q Headlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beam.
Pull back to original position for low
beam.
High beam
Low beam
qFlashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch does
not need to be on, and the lever will return
to the normal position when released.
OFF
Flashing
q Headlight Levelingí
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
Manual type
The headlight leveling switch adjusts this
angle.
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íSome models.
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3. Select the item you want to turn off(TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
4. Select OFF and press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
qWarning Indicator
The following warning indicators are
displayed according to necessity. Warning
indicators are displayed regardless of the
multi-information display operation.
lDOOR OPEN (including trunk and the
liftgate)
lTIGHTEN FUEL CAP (Displayed
when the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.)
lCHECK TIRE PRESSURE
lRELEASE PARKING BRAKElAdvanced Keyless Entry System
related
lKEY BATTERY IS LOWlADVANCED KEY NOT FOUNDlMOVE SHIFT LEVER TO PlSTEERING WHEEL LOCK NOT
RELEASED TURN WHEEL LEFT
AND RIGHT
lDEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lDEPRESS CLUTCH PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lUSE AUXILIARY KEY
NOTE
When more than two warnings occur at the
same time, indicators are switched at each
specified time.
q Settings
The following settings can be changed:lBuzzer volume (Ignition key reminder,
lights-on reminder)
lTurn indicator soundlDistance unitlTemperature unitlDisplay language
The data for the trip computer average
fuel economy and the average vehicle
speed can also be changed.
To change settings
1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
3. Select the setting item you want to change by pressing the Enter (up/
down) switch up or down, and then
press the Enter (up/down) switch.
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
(Without Advanced Keyless Entry &
Push Button Start System)
1. If the engine does not start within fiveseconds on the first try, turn the key to
the LOCK position, wait ten seconds
and try again.
2. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there ―for up to
ten seconds. If the engine starts, release
the key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
4. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator ―for
up to ten seconds.
(With Advanced Keyless Entry & Push
Button Start System)
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT) or the brake pedal (AT) then press the push
button start. If the engine starts, release
the key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
4. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator. If the engine still does not start using the
above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
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SettingAvailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Power door locks The vehicle-speed-response auto lock function
can be deactivated.
Activated Deactivated
Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in
conjunction with the selector lever position. Deactivated1. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock all doors
2. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock the driver's
door only
3. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Inoperable
The function for unlocking the doors
simultaneously when the ignition is switched
off can be changed. Unlock all doors
Unlock driver's
door/Inoperable
Keyless entry The method for unlocking doors using the
retractable key can be selected.
Press × 2 Press × 1
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed. 30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The function allowing the horn to sound
automatically when the doors are locked by
pressing the transmitter two times consecutively
can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The hazard warning lights can be deactivated so
that they do not flash when the doors are
locked/unlocked. Activated Deactivated
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SettingAvailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Advanced keyless
entry The function to automatically lock doors when
leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can
be activated.
Deactivated Activated
The advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The volume of the answer-back beep during
keyless entry system operation can be adjusted. High Low/Deactivated
The volume of the warning beep for the
advanced keyless entry system can be adjusted. High
Low
The function allowing the power supply to turn
off automatically after the ignition has been left
in the ACC position for a long period of time
can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
A transition pattern in which the ignition
position can be switched when pressing the
push button start can be selected. ON
→Off ON →ACC →Off
The advanced key function can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The method for unlocking the doors using the
request switch can be selected. Press × 2 Press × 1
Theft-deterrent
system The method for setting the theft-deterrent
system can be changed. Both the remote
controller and the door key cylinder can be set or cleared Remote controller
(set and cleared)/Door key cylinder
(cleared only)
Multi information
display The display language can be selected.
English, French,
or Spanish
English/German/French/Italian/ Spanish
The distance unit can be changed. mile or km km or mile
The temperature unit can be changed. °F or °C°C or °F
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I
Interior Care ...................................... 8-64
Interior Lights ................................... 6-93
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-27
Keys .................................................. 3-26
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-62
Liftgate .............................................. 3-39Luggage compartment ............... 3-41
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-40
Specifications ............................. 10-8
Lighting Control ............................... 5-58
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-94
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ........................................ 6-94
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-36
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-69
M
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-65
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-51
Multi Information Display ................ 6-97 Audio Display .......................... 6-100
Clock .......................................... 6-99
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-102
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................... 6-98
Outside Temperature Display ..... 6-99
Settings ..................................... 6-106
Trip Computer .......................... 6-100
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-106
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-37
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-65
Outside Temperature Display ............ 6-96
Overhead Console ........................... 6-109
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-94
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-59
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................. 10-10
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-35
Power Steering .................................. 5-20
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-20
Power Windows ................................ 3-45
Index
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