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qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-30).
qAdvanced Keyless Warningí
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as“the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-22.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
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qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
lWhen the advanced keyless function is used
and the push button start is pressed to
ACC, the“Push Button Start Not in OFF
Warning Beep”(page 3-22) overrides the
lights-on reminder.
lA personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder. Refer to Personalization Features
on page 10-12.
qHeadlight High-Low Beam
Press the lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to its original position
for the low beams.
High beam
Low beam
qFlashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does
not need to be on). The lever will return to
the normal position when released.
OFF
Flashing
qHeadlight Levelingí
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
Manual type
The headlight leveling switch adjusts this
angle.
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Switches and Controls
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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 OPEN (including trunk and 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.
qSettings
The following settings can be changed:lBuzzer volume (Ignition key reminder,
lights-on reminder)
lTurn indicator soundlDistance unitlTemperature unitlDisplay language
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.
2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the
Enter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
3. Select the setting item you want to
change by pressing the Enter (up/
down) switch up or down, and then
press the Enter (up/down) switch.
Interior Comfort
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 five
seconds on the first try, switch the
ignition off, wait ten seconds and try
again.
2. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
3. 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.
4. 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. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT) or the
brake pedal (AT) then press the push
button start. If the engine starts, release
the key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
4. 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.
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
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Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Power door locksThe vehicle-speed-response auto lock function
can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in
conjunction with the selector lever position.Deactivated1. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock all doors
2. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock the driver's
door only
3. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Inoperable
The function for unlocking the doors
simultaneously when the ignition is switched
off can be changed.Unlock all doorsUnlock driver's
door/Inoperable
Keyless entryThe method for unlocking doors using the
retractable key can be selected.Press × 2 Press × 1
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed.30 seconds 60/90 seconds
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
The hazard warning lights can be deactivated so
that they do not flash when the doors are
locked/unlocked.Activated Deactivated
Personalization Features
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Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Advanced keyless
entryThe function to automatically lock 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 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
The advanced key function can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The method for unlocking the doors using the
request switch can be selected.Press × 2 Press × 1
*1 Without auto-light control function
The following“Personalization Features”can be changed the vehicle owner.
Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change
Multi information
displayThe display language can be selected. 6-107English, French,
or Spanish
English/German/French/Italian/
Spanish
The distance unit can be changed. 6-107 mile or km km or mile
The temperature unit can be changed. 6-107 °F or °C °C or °F
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I
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-43
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-36
Interior Care ...................................... 8-66
Interior Lights ................................... 6-94
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-27
Keys .................................................. 3-26
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-64
Liftgate .............................................. 3-38
Luggage compartment ............... 3-40
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-42
Specifications ........................... 10-10
Lighting Control ............................... 5-59
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-95
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-11
Recommendations for shifting.... 5-12
Map Lights ........................................ 6-95
M
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-36
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-70
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-64
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-65
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-50
Multi Information Display ................ 6-98
Audio Display .......................... 6-101
Clock ........................................ 6-100
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-103
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................... 6-99
Outside Temperature Display.... 6-100
Settings ..................................... 6-107
Trip Computer .......................... 6-101
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-107
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-37
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-64
Outside Temperature Display ............ 6-97
Overhead Console ........................... 6-110
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-95
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-60
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................. 10-12
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-34
Index
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