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When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.
Appears
farther than
actual
distanceAppears
closer than
actual
distance
Object at actual
position Object at actual position
Object on screen
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.Object on screen
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Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.
A A
C B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A Sensed distance on screen A>B>C(Screen display)
(Actual condition)
qImage Quality Adjustment
Image quality adjustment can be done
while the shift lever is in reverse (R) and
the rear view monitor is displayed. For
detailed information, refer to the audio
section or the screen adjustment related
information in the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM Owner's
Manual”.
While the shift lever is in reverse (R),
always check the vehicle's surroundings
adequately before performing the image
quality adjustment.
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Information Display
With navigation systemType B Type A Without navigation system
Hands-free display
Climate control display (Front passenger)/
Ambient temperature display Climate control
display (Driver)
Audio display
Clock/Trip computer
ClockTrip computer
Without navigation
system (Type B)
With navigation
system
Without navigation
system (Type A)
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClockí
lAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)lClimate Control DisplaylAudio Displayí
lTrip ComputerlBluetooth Hands-Free DisplayíRefer to Bluetooth Hands-Free on page 6-131.
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qClock
NOTE
Without navigation system (Type A)
When the trip computer is displayed, press the
CLOCK button to change the display to the
time.
With navigation system, Without navigation
system (Type B)
When the trip computer is displayed, press the
INFO button consecutively until the time is
displayed.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Without navigation system
Time setting (Type A)
1. Press the CLOCK button until the beep
sounds and the displayed time flashes.
2. Press the H button to set the hour.
3. Press the M button to set the minutes,
then press the CLOCK button.
Time setting (Type B)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.2. Adjust the time using the time setting
buttons (
,). The hours advance
while the time setting button (
)is
pressed. The minutes advance while
the time setting button (
) is pressed.
With navigation system
Refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.
NOTE
Minutes and seconds are adjusted by the GPS,
however, it is necessary to adjust hours under
the following conditions:
lDriving across different time zoneslDaylight saving time start and end
qAmbient Temperature Display
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the OUTSIDE switch
(page 6-6) to display the ambient
temperature.
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NOTElUnder the following conditions, the ambient
temperature display may differ from the
actual ambient temperature depending on
the surroundings and vehicle conditions:
lSignificantly cold or hot temperatures.lSudden changes in ambient temperature.lThe vehicle is parked.lThe vehicle is driven at low speeds.lPress the OUTSIDE switch for a few
seconds or more to switch the display from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice versa.
lPress the OUTSIDE switch again to switch
the display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
qClimate Control Display
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to“Climate Control System”
(page 6-2).
qAudio Displayí
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System”(page 6-17).
qTrip Computer
The trip computer can display the
following:
lThe current fuel economy.lThe average fuel economy.lThe approximate distance you can
travel on the available fuel.
lThe average vehicle speed.
Switch the ignition ON.
Press the INFO switch to change the
display mode.NOTE
When the time is being displayed, press the
INFO switch to change the display to the trip
computer.
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of
fuel consumption and the distance
traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When this mode is selected, CONSUM
CUR will be displayed.
U.S.A.
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CANADA
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph),—L/100 km (—mpg) will be
displayed.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed
every minute.
When this mode is selected, CONSUM
AV will be displayed.
U.S.A.
CANADA
To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO switch for more than 1.5
second.
After pressing the INFO switch,—L/100
km (—mpg) will be displayed for about 1
minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
When this mode is selected, REMNG will
be displayed.
U.S.A.
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CANADA
NOTElEven though the distance-to-empty display
may indicate a sufficient amount of
remaining mileage before refueling is
required, refuel as soon as possible if the
fuel gauge needle nears E or the low fuel
warning light illuminates.
lThe display won't change unless you add
more than approximately 20 L (5.3 gal) of
fuel.
Average vehicle speed mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
When this mode is selected, AV will be
displayed.U.S.A.
CANADA
To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO switch for more than 1.5
second. After pressing the INFO switch,
—km/h (—mile/h) will be displayed for
about 1 minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-195
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-18
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-18
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-14
Service ......................................... 3-7
Setting change ............................ 3-21
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-19
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-22
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-51
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-17
AWD Warning light ................... 5-18
Ambient Temperature Display ........ 6-185
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Armrest Box .................................... 6-192
Audio System ................................... 6-17
Audio control switch .................. 6-63
Audio set (Type A) ..................... 6-27
Audio set (Type B) ..................... 6-37
AUX mode ................................. 6-66
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-69
A
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-12
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-31
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beeps
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-60
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-60
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-60
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-60
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-60
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5
After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-34
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-36
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-37
Care of Radar Sensors ................ 5-37
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-36
Bluetooth Audio (Type B) .............. 6-123
11-2
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