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Switch Function
Enter (up/down) switch Used to select a menu and change numbers. Select up or down and press enter.
Right switch/Left
switchUsed to select digits when setting numbers.
Navi switch
(With navigation sys-
tem)Press to switch the system to the navigation system screen.
BACK switch Press during SETTINGS to return to the previous screen.
INFO switch Press to switch to the multi information display.
Switches the setting display in the order of Trip computer
(average fuel economy/average vehicle speed)→Trip computer
(current fuel economy/distance-to-empty)→Audio display→Settings
(reset averages/maintenance/preferences). Each time the switch is pressed, the multi
information display cycles through.
qMulti Information Display Functions
Function name Details See page
Clock Constant display of time. 6-104
Outside temperature
displayConstant display of ambient temperature. 6-105
Audio display Displays the audio operation status. Displayed when the INFO switch is
pressed.6-105
Trip computer Displays the average fuel economy, average vehicle speed, current fuel
economy, and distance-to-empty. Displayed when the INFO switch is
pressed.6-105
Maintenance monitor Notification of periodic inspection and tire rotation period 6-107
Warning indicator Notification of the need to take caution 6-111
Settings Used to change the multi information display settings. Displayed when the
INFO switch is pressed.6-111
Rear view monitor The rear view monitor is a visual assist system when reversing the vehicle
that provides images from the rear of the vehicle.6-113
Navigation system Refer to the separate manual
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7. Select a digit using the Right switch/
Left switch, and press the Enter (up/
down) switch up or down to change the
value of the digit. If there is no need to
change a digit, leave it as it is and press
the Enter (up/down) switch.
NOTE
The initial setting values are displayed
corresponding to the maintenance schedule
(except Puerto Rico). For each regional
maintenance schedule, Refer to Scheduled
Maintenance on page 8-3.
Message display
When the remaining days or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed for 5
seconds each time the ignition is switched
to ACC or ON.
NOTElIf the Enter (up/down) switch is pressed
while a message is displayed, it will no
longer be displayed the next time the engine
is started.
lAfter the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining days/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance period
will be displayed when the remaining
distance or days to the next maintenance
period approaches 0 (displays when engine
is started).
lIf there are multiple tire rotation periods or
service due, they are displayed according to
their order.
lIf there is more than one servicing due
deadline with one past due and the other
approaching, only the one which is past due
will be displayed.
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5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
NOTE
If the SERVICE DUE item has been set, both
the days and distance can be selected. Because
the tire rotation item can only be set according
to distance, the screen for setting distance is
displayed when SET is selected.
6. The DISTANCE or DAYS screen is
displayed, and the remaining distance
and days values return to the values
previously set. If no changes are
necessary, press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
NOTElIf the settings are changed from the initial
values, the values which you set are
displayed, not the initial values.
lEven if the battery is disconnected, the
remaining distance and days information is
not erased.
lIf the multi information display is replaced
or repaired, there is the possibility of the
remaining distance and days information
being erased.
Method for turning the system off
The maintenance monitor can be turned
off even after it has been turned on. If you
want to turn it off, the remaining distance
and days calculation to the next
maintenance period is stopped, and a
message does not display to indicate an
approaching maintenance period.
1. Press the INFO switch until the
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select MAINTENANCE by pressing
the Enter (up/down) switch up or
down, and then press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
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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 the liftgate)lTIGHTEN FUEL CAP (Displayed
when the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.)
lCHECK TIRE PRESSURElRELEASE PARKING BRAKE
lAdvanced 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.
qSettings
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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Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.
lSteering becomes difficult.lThe vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.lThe vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a jack:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
CAUTION
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation
of the tire pressure sensors. Do not
use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it
may not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.NOTE
lMake sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
lBe sure to register the tire pressure sensor
ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are
changed (page 5-31).
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the
engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.
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qRemoving a Flat Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
Jacking position
WARNING
Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this manual:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone.
Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda:
Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.
Never place objects under the jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle.
3. Insert the jack lever and attach the lug
wrench to tire jack.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-36
Replacement ............................... 8-38
Rotation ...................................... 8-37
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-22
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-18
Emergency towing ..................... 7-18
Recreational towing ................... 7-22
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-24
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-64
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-97
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-43
ABS ............................................ 5-46
Air bag system ........................... 5-48
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-51
AWD .......................................... 5-51
Brake system .............................. 5-45
Charging system ......................... 5-47
Check engine .............................. 5-48
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-49
Door-ajar .................................... 5-51
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-47
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-48
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-54
Low fuel ..................................... 5-49
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-51
Seat belt ...................................... 5-49
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-52
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-28
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-39
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-39
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-69
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-66
Blades replacement .................... 8-30
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
Index
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