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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
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Press the selector Press the selector Trip meter A
Odometer
Trip meter B
Odometer
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF,
the odometer or trip meters cannot be
displayed, however, pressing the selector
button can inadvertently switch the trip meters
or reset them during an approximate ten-
minute period in the following cases:
lAfter the ignition is switched to OFF from
ON.
lAfter the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
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 9999.9 km
(mile).
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qTachometer
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.
Full
1/4 Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-15.
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.
qDashboard Illumination
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlight switch
is in the
orposition.lWhen the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
Dim
Bright
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Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster's visibility is reduced due to glare
from surrounding brightness, cancel the
illumination dimmer and increase the
illumination intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate
the knob clockwise fully. You will hear a
beep sound and the illumination dimmer
will be canceled.
NOTE
lThis symbol () indicates the knob to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
lIf the dashboard illumination knob is kept
at the illumination dimmer cancel position,
the instrument cluster will not dim when the
headlight switch is turned to the
or
position again. Rotate the dashboard
illumination knob counterclockwise to
activate the illumination dimmer.
qOutside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the outside
temperature display may differ from the actual
outside temperature depending on the
surroundings and vehicle conditions:
lSignificantly cold or hot temperatures.lSudden changes in outside temperature.lThe vehicle is parked.lThe vehicle is driven at low speeds.
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit
using the following procedure.
1. Press the INFO button with the ignition
switched off and continue pressing the
INFO button for 5 seconds or longer
while switching the ignition ON. The
outside temperature display flashes.
2. Press the up
or downpart of the
INFO switch to change the outside
temperature unit.
3. Press and hold the INFO button for 3
seconds or longer while the outside
temperature display is flashing. The
outside temperature display
illuminates.
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qTrip Computer and INFO Switch
The following information can be selected
by pressing the up
or downpart of
the INFO switch with the ignition
switched ON.
lThe approximate distance you can
travel on the available fuel.
lThe average fuel economy.lThe current fuel economy.lThe average vehicle speed.
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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.
NOTElEven though the distance-to-empty display
may indicate a sufficient amount of
remaining driving distance before refueling
is required, refuel as soon as possible if the
fuel level is very low or the low fuel
warning light illuminates.
lThe display will not change unless you add
more than approximately 10 L (2.6 US gal,
2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
lThe distance-to-empty is the approximate
remaining distance the vehicle can be
driven until all the graduation marks in the
fuel gauge indicating the remaining fuel
supply disappear.
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.
To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO button for more than 1.5
seconds.
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After pressing the INFO button,---L/
100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for
about 1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
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 you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
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.
To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO button for more than 1.5
seconds. After pressing the INFO button,
- - - km/h (- - - mph) 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
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 4-17
Master Warning Light 4-18
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light 4-18
Charging System Warning Light 4-19
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 4-19
Check Engine Light 4-20
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-20
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
AWD Warning Light 4-21
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 4-21
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 4-22
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-22
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-18
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 4-23
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-23
Door-Ajar Warning Light 4-24
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 4-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-25
KEY Warning Light (Red)/Indicator Light (Green) 4-26
Traction Control System (TCS)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Indicator
Light4-27
Traction Control System (TCS) OFF Indicator Light 4-28
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) OFF Indicator Light 4-28
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-28
Shift Position Indicator Light 4-28
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-29
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-29
Security Indicator Light 4-29
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-29
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System OFF Indicator Light 4-30
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-30
qWarning (Display Indication)
Message information such as system
operations or malfunctions is indicated in
the display. Check the vehicle condition
or have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to
the indication.
qBrake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the light stays on after the parking brake
is fully released there may be a problem
with the brakes.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to
depress or that it may go closer to the
floor. In either case, it will take longer to
stop the vehicle.
1. With the engine stopped, open the
hood and check the brake fluid level
immediately, and then add fluid if
required (page 6-25).
2. After adding fluid, check the light
again.
If the warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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