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Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-56
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-43
Multi information display .................................................................................. page 6-97
Navigation system (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-95
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-69
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-6
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-112
MT shift lever .................................................................................................... page 5-10
AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-12
Push button start ................................................................................................ page 3-11
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-20
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-50
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior Overview
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qSpeedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.
qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Trip meter
Trip meter selector
Odometer
Trip meter B
Press the selector Press the selector Trip meter A
Odometer
Odometer
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or off
(LOCK), the odometer or trip meters cannot be
displayed, however, pressing the selector
button can inadvertently switch the trip meters
or reset them during an approximate ten-
minute period in the following cases:
lAfter the ignition is switched to ACC or off
(LOCK) from ON.
lAfter the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
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For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to“0.0”by holding
the selector depressed for 1 second or
more. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
NOTE
lOnly the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
lThe trip record will be erased when:lThe power supply is interrupted (blown
fuse or the battery is disconnected).
lThe vehicle is driven over 999.9 km
(mile).
qTachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
2.0-liter engine
2.5-liter engine 2.3-liter turbocharged engine
Red zone
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.
qFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON.
We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full.
Full
1/4 Full
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If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is
near E, refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE
lAfter refueling, it may require some time for
the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the
indicator may deviate while driving on a
slope or curve since the fuel moves in the
tank.
lThe direction of the arrow () shows that
the fuel-filler lid is on the right side of the
vehicle.
qBoost Gauge (2.3-liter
turbocharged engine)
The turbo's charging pressure is displayed
while driving.
Boost GaugeSelector
Odometer/Trip meter
NOTE
Display of the turbo's charging pressure can
be switched off using the following operation.
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the selector six times within five
seconds.
ON is displayed in the odometer/trip meter.
If the selector is pressed while ON is
displayed, OFF is displayed.
3. Press the selector for 1 second or longer
while OFF is displayed.
To turn the display on, press the selector as in
Step 2 until ON is displayed, then press the
selector again for 1 second or longer while
ON is displayed.
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qDashboard Illumination
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlight switch
is in the
orposition.lWhen the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
l(Black-out meter)
The brightness of the instrument cluster
illumination can be adjusted when the
headlight switch is in any position.
Bright Dim
Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information
display dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.To cancel the illumination dimmer, press
the dashboard illumination knob.
NOTE
lThis symbol () indicates the knob to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
lIf the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the
instrument cluster and the information
display will not dim when the headlight
switch is turned to the
orposition
again.
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The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not 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.
Gear position indicator
In manual mode, the“M”of the shift
position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear displays in
the gear position indicator.
qTCS/DSC Indicator Lightí
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light flashes.
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íSome models.
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System .......................... 6-2
Operating Tips .................................... 6-2
Vent Operation .................................... 6-3
Types of the Climate Control
System ................................................. 6-5
Manual Type
í.................................... 6-6
Fully Automatic Typeí.................... 6-10
Audio System ......................................... 6-16
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Operating Tips for Audio System ..... 6-17
Audio Set .......................................... 6-27
Audio Control Switch Operation
í.... 6-56
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) ........... 6-59
Safety Certification ........................... 6-61
Bluetooth Audio ..................................... 6-62
Bluetooth Audio
í............................. 6-62
Bluetooth Hands-Free ........................... 6-71
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................... 6-71
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation .......................................... 6-75
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................... 6-79
Hands-Free Setting ............................ 6-85
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be
Used .................................................. 6-91
Safety Certification ........................... 6-91
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service .............................................. 6-92Interior Equipment ............................... 6-93
Sunvisors ........................................... 6-93
Interior Lights ................................... 6-93
Information Display .......................... 6-95
Multi Information Display
í............. 6-97
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-107
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-108
Storage Compartments .................... 6-109
Accessory Sockets ........................... 6-112
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Fully Automatic Typeí
Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
Information display
A/C
Temperature setting display (driver)Temperature setting display (passenger)
Mode selector display DUAL
AU TOAir intake display Airflow display
A/C switch AUTO switch Driver temperature control dial
Windshield defroster switchFan control dial Passenger temperature control dial
Mode selector switch
Air intake selector OFF switch
DUAL switch
Rear window defroster switch
6-10
Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Climate Control System
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