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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 OPENlTRUNK OPEN (including the liftgate)lTIGHTEN FUEL CAP (Displayed
when the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.)
lCHECK TIRE PRESSURE
lRELEASE PARKING BRAKElAdvanced 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.
q Settings
The following settings can be changed:lScreen adjustment (Brightness/contrast,
screen-off)í
lBuzzer volume (Ignition key reminder,
lights-on reminder, Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning beep)
lTurn indicator soundlTemperature unitlDisplay language
NOTE
A personalized function is available to change
the distance unit.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
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.
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Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Interior Equipment
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
(Without Advanced Keyless Entry &
Push Button Start System)
1. If the engine does not start within fiveseconds on the first try, switch the
ignition off, wait ten seconds and try
again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle).
5. Switch the ignition to START and hold it there ―for up to ten seconds. If the
engine starts, release the key and
accelerator immediately because the
engine will suddenly rev up.
6. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator ―for
up to ten seconds.
(With Advanced Keyless Entry & Push
Button Start System)
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator.
If the engine still does not start using the
above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features ”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Illumination entry The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically after all doors are closed can
be changed
15 seconds 7.5/30/60 seconds
The time required for the interior lamp to
illuminate after unlocking any door can be
changed 30 seconds 7.5/15/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the ignition is
switched off can be deactivated Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the doors are
unlocked can be deactivated Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the interior lamp to turn
off automatically when any door is opened
(or not securely closed) can be changed Activated Deactivated
The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically can be changed
(prevents battery depletion when a door is
open/ajar) 30 minutes 60/10 minutes
Keyless entry The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed
30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The flashing of the hazard warning lights when
the doors are locked/unlocked can be changed Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the horn to sound
automatically when the doors are locked by
pressing the transmitter two times consecutively
can be deactivated Activated Deactivated
Smart turn The function allowing the turn signal lights to
flash three times with a momentary turn switch
operation (when changing lanes) can be
activated Deactivated Activated
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ItemFeatureFactory Setting Available Settings
Advanced keyless
entry and Start
system The method for unlocking the doors using the
request switch can be selected
Press × 2 Press × 1
The function to automatically lock the doors
when leaving the vehicle while carrying the key
can be activated Deactivated Activated
The advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivated Activated Deactivated
The volume of the answer-back beep during
keyless entry system operation can be adjusted High Low/Deactivated
The volume of the warning beep for the
advanced keyless entry system can be adjusted High
Low
The advanced key function can be deactivated Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the power supply to turn
off automatically after the ignition has been left
in the ACC position for a long period of time
can be deactivated Activated Deactivated
A transition pattern in which the ignition
position can be switched when pressing the
push button start can be selected ON
→Off ON →ACC →Off
Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based
on surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed Standard
(Illuminates
under average levels of
darkness) Earlier/
Somewhat earlier/ Somewhat later/ Later
Multi information
display The distance unit can be changed
mile or km km or mile
Personalization Features
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I
Information Display .......................... 6-97Audio display ............................. 6-98
Climate control display .............. 6-98
Clock .......................................... 6-98
Information display functions .... 6-97
Outside temperature display ....... 6-98
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-43
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-42
Interior Care ...................................... 8-69
Interior Lights ................................... 6-95
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-19
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-26
Keys .................................................. 3-25
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-69
Liftgate .............................................. 3-37
Luggage compartment ............... 3-40
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-44
Specifications ........................... 10-10
Lighting Control ............................... 5-64
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-5
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-96
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ........................................ 6-96
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-42
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-75
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-65
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-51
Multi Information Display ................ 6-99 Audio Display .......................... 6-102
Clock ........................................ 6-101
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-104
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................. 6-100
Outside Temperature Display.... 6-101
Settings ..................................... 6-108
Trip Computer .......................... 6-102
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-108
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-43
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-65
Outside Temperature Display ............ 6-98
Overhead Console ........................... 6-111
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-96
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
Index
11-5
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