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qSecurity Setting
If a passcode is set, the system cannot be
activated unless the passcode is input.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
Passcode setting
1. Press the pick-up button (with/without
7-inch navigation system) or talk
button with a short press (without 7-
inch navigation system) or a long press
(with 7-inch navigation system).
NOTE
For vehicles with the 7-inch navigation system,
you can also press the talk button with a short
press and say: [Beep]“Telephone”or
“Phone”.
2.Say:[Beep]“Setup”
3.Prompt:“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4.Say:[Beep]“Passcode”
5.Prompt:“Passcode is disabled. Would
you like to enable it?”
6.Say:[Beep]“Ye s”
7.Prompt:“Please say a 4-digit
passcode. Remember this passcode. It
will be required to use this system.”
8.Say:[Beep]“XXXX”(Say a desired 4-
digit passcode,“PCode”.)
9.Prompt:“Passcode XXXX (Passcode,
PCode). Is this correct?”
10.Say:[Beep]“Ye s”11.(Without 7-inch navigation system)
Prompt:“Passcode is enabled.”
(With 7-inch navigation system)
Prompt:“Passcode is enabled,
returning to main menu.”
Using Bluetooth Hands-Free with a
passcode
1. Press the pick-up button (with/without
7-inch navigation system) or talk
button with a short press (without 7-
inch navigation system) or a long press
(with 7-inch navigation system).
NOTE
For vehicles with the 7-inch navigation system,
you can also press the talk button with a short
press and say: [Beep]“Telephone”or
“Phone”.
2.Prompt:“Hands-Free system is
locked. State the passcode to
continue.”
3.Say:[Beep]“XXXX”(Say the set
passcode“PCode”.)
4. If the correct passcode is input, voice
guidance“XXXXXX... (Ex.“Mary's
device) (Device tag) is connected”is
announced.
If the passcode is incorrect, voice
guidance“XXXX (4-digit passcode,
Pcode) incorrect passcode, please try
again”is announced.
Canceling the passcode
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
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Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
(With Advanced key)
About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed when the advanced key is
outside of the vehicle.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed) with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched ON and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light turns off
after about 30 minutes to save the battery.
The light turns on again when the ignition is
switched ON, or when any door is opened after
all doors have been closed.
qOverhead Lights
Front
Switch Position Front Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight is on when any door is
open
lLight is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is
on
Rear
Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight is on when any door is
open
lLight is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is
on
Light on
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Multi Information Display
Clock adjustment buttons
Clock adjustment buttons Without navigation system
and rear view monitorWith navigation system or
rear view monitor
Steering Switch
Left switch
Right switch
Navi switch
BACK switchINFO switch Enter (up/down) switch
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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. 6-112
Outside temperature
displayConstant display of ambient temperature. 6-113
Audio display Displays the audio operation status. Displayed when the INFO switch is
pressed.6-113
Trip computer Displays the average fuel economy, average vehicle speed, current fuel
economy, and distance-to-empty. Displayed when the INFO switch is
pressed.6-113
Maintenance monitor Notification of periodic inspection and tire rotation period 6-115
Warning indicator Notification of the need to take caution 6-119
Settings Used to change the multi information display settings. Displayed when the
INFO switch is pressed.6-119
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.6-121
Navigation system Refer to the separate manual
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qClock
The time is displayed when the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON.
Time setting
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
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.
Time resetting
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the :00 button.
3. When the button is pressed, the time
will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the :00 button is pressed, the seconds
will start at“00”.
With navigation system
Time zone switching
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 TIME ZONE by pressing the
Enter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
4. Select the desired time zone by
pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up
or down, and then press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
NOTE
lDaylight saving time is not reflected in the
time zone displayed.
lThe clock does not display if there is no
GPS signal reception.
lIf the battery cables are disconnected and
then reconnected, the clock does not
operate until a GPS signal is received. Do
not place objects on the dashboard,
otherwise the clock may be unable to
receive the GPS signal normally.
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qMaintenance Monitor
The periodic inspection and tire rotation
period notification can be displayed by
turning the Maintenance Monitor on.
NOTE
lThis function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
l(With navigation system)
If the battery cables are disconnected and
then reconnected, the SERVICE DUE item
in the MAINTENANCE setting cannot be
done until the clock resets after receiving a
GPS signal. Perform this setting after the
clock resumes operation.
Initial setting method
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.
3. Select the item you want to turn on
(TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
4. Press the Enter (up/down) switch.5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
NOTElFor the service due notification, either the
number of days or distance can be set.
When selecting one of the two settings, the
setting not selected is set to the initial value
automatically.
lBecause tire rotation can only be set
according to distance, the screen for setting
distance is displayed when SET is selected.
6. Select DISTANCE or DAYS and press
the Enter (up/down) switch. The screen
for setting the distance or days to the
next maintenance period is displayed.
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qCenter Console
To open, push the button.
The center console has a lockable lid,
insert the key into the slot; then turn the
key clockwise to lock, counterclockwise
to unlock.
Lock
Unlock
Storage box and tray
The storage box and tray can be removed.
Storage box Storage tray
qCargo Securing Loops
WARNING
Make sure luggage and cargo are
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
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qJack
To remove the jack
1. Remove the trunk board.
Trunk board
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
NOTE
The jack can be removed from the rear door if
the rear seatback is folded forward.
Refer to Rear Seat on page 2-10.
To secure the jack
1. Turn the wing bolt clockwise and
temporarily tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise and
extend the jack to secure it to the
vehicle.3. Turn the wing bolt and tighten it
completely.
Maintenance
lAlways keep the jack clean.lMake sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
lMake sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
qSpare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels):
Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound
roads, and have an accident. Move a
regular tire to the front wheel and
install the temporary spare tire to the
rear.
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