2012 MAZDA MODEL 2 Owners Manual

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Meters and Gauges
Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-30
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-30
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 5-31
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 5-31
Dashboard Illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-32
Trip Computer and INFO Button ...................................................................... page 5-32
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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 from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.
Selector
Odometer
Trip meter A Press the selector
Press the selector
Press the selector
Trip meter B
NOTE
The odometer and trip meter can be displayed
and the selector can be operated as follows
even when the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switched off. The trip meter can
be switched/reset by pressing the selector.
lDisplays for approx. 10 minutes after the
ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition
is switched off from ON.
lDisplays for approx. 10 minutes after the
driver's door is opened.
Odometer
When this mode is selected, ODO will be
displayed.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
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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.
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).
q Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
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.
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If the lowest scale mark and the E are
flashing, it indicates the fuel level is low.
Refuel as soon as possible.
If only the E is flashing, it indicates the
fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel
immediately.
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 () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of
the vehicle.
q Dashboard Illumination
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, rotate the knob to adjust
the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
Bright
Dim
NOTE
This symbol () indicates the knob to adjust
the brightness of the dashboard illumination.
qTrip Computer and INFO Buttoní
The trip computer can display the
following:
lThe outside temperature.lThe current fuel economy.lThe average fuel economy.lThe approximate distance you can
travel on the available fuel.
lThe average vehicle speed.
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the INFO button to change the
display mode.
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Outside temperature display
This mode displays the outside
temperature.
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When this mode is selected,
will be displayed.
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 INFO button for a few seconds or
more to switch the display from Fahrenheit
to Centigrade or vice versa.
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
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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.
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To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO button for more than 1.5
seconds.
After pressing the INFO button,---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.
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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 graduation nears E or When
the fuel gauge E-mark flashes.
lThe display will not change unless you add
more than approximately 20 L (5.3 US gal,
4.4 Imp gal) of fuel.
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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.
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To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO button for more than 1.5
seconds. After pressing the INFO button,
- - - km/h (- - - mile/h) will be displayed
for about 1 minute before the vehicle
speed is recalculated and displayed.
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 5-38
Malfunction Warning Light5-38
Charging System Warning Light5-40
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light5-40
Check Engine Light5-40
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 5-41
ABS Warning Light5-39
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