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To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
will be affected, it can be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.
CAUTION
Use only recommended cleaners and
procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
Piano black panelí
The following parts are fitted with panels
that have been treated with a special
coating that resists scratching.
Shift lever panel
When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a
soft cloth to wipe off dirt from the surface.
NOTE
Scratches or nicks on the panels resulting from
the use of a hard brush or cloth may not be
repairable.
Multi information display edge panelí,
Panel beside the multi information
displayí
Multi information display edge panel and
panel beside the multi information display
are fitted with panels that have been
treated with a special coating that resists
scratching.
When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a
soft cloth to wipe off dirt from the surface.
NOTE
Scratches or nicks on the panels resulting from
the use of a hard brush or cloth may not be
repairable.
qCleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Follow instructions. Don't bleach
or dye the webbing; this may weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry
the belt webbing and make sure there is
no remaining moisture before retracting
them.
WARNING
Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
replace damaged seat belts
immediately:
Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision, damaged
belts cannot provide adequate
protection.
qCleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them
with glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the container.
CAUTION
Ø Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the window glass. It could
damage the thermal filaments
and the antenna lines.
Ø When washing the inside of the
window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water,
gently wiping the thermal
filaments and the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products
could damage the thermal
filaments and the antenna lines.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
8-71íSome models.
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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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The following“Personalization Features ”can be changed by the vehicle owner.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Key reminder
warning alarm The volume of the key reminder warning alarm
can be changed 6-108.
High Low
Lights-on reminder
warning alarm The volume of the lights-on reminder warning
alarm can be changed 6-108.
High
Low
Turn indicator The beep volume level can be changed 6-108. Mid Low
Multi information
display The display language can be selected 6-108.
English, French,
or Spanish
English/German/French/Italian/ Spanish
The temperature unit can be changed 6-108. °F or °C °C or °F
Power door lock Changes the auto lock/unlock function setting
for all the doors according to the vehicle speed,
the vehicle power supply condition, and the
selector lever position.
Refer to Power Door Locks on page 3-33. All the doors and
the liftgate lock
automatically
when the vehicle
speed is about 20
km/h (12 mph) or
more. All the
doors and the
liftgate unlock
when the ignition
is switched from
ON to ACC or
Off.The auto door-lock
function is disabled
All the doors and the
liftgate lock
automatically when the
vehicle speed is about
20 km/h (12 mph) or
more
When the ignition is
switched ON and the
shift lever is shifted
from park (P) to any
other gear position, all
the doors and the
liftgate lock
automatically.
When the ignition is
switched ON and the
shift lever is shifted
from park (P) to any
other gear position, all
the doors and the
liftgate lock
automatically.
When the shift lever is
shifted to park (P)
while the ignition is
switched ON, all the
doors and the liftgate
unlock automatically.
Action illumination Deactivates action illumination function 6-28. Activated Deactivated
Welcome sound Deactivates welcome sound function 6-28. Activated Deactivated
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
warning The warning beep function can be changed
6-108.
High
Low
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
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