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MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS (if equipped)
To view the different setting screens:
1 Move the commander switch to the left or right to change tabs.
2 When the desired tab is highlighted, press the knob of the
commander switch down.
3 Turn the dial of the commander switch to scroll down the list.
Active Driving Display
NOTE: If there is a scroll bar on the right side, there are more items further down.
Use System to change the
brightness of the Display
between Day (bright), Night
(dim), and AUTO (switches
from Day to Night when
headlights are turned ON).
Mazda Connect Settings
Active Driving
Display Settings
Safety Settings
Sound Settings
Vehicle SettingsSystem Settings
Device Settings
Display Settings
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Blind Spot Monitoring System
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) (if equipped)
The BSM system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots
on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when
changing lanes on roads and freeways.
Turning BSM System Off
Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light
and sound indicators. To manually turn the BSM
system off, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash.
The BSM OFF indicator in the instrument cluster will
turn on to indicate when the BSM system is off. The
BSM system will automatically turn on the next time the vehicle is started.
• If your vehicle speed is 7 mph (11 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn
you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
• If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.
• BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets dirty,
so keep the rear bumper area clean and free of bumper stickers.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
Refer to your
Owner’s Manual
for complete
details.
NOTE: • The BSM can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings,
but is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about
7 mph (11 km/h).
WARNING: BSM is only a supplementary system to help aid in monitoring blind
spots , however BSM has limitations. The system may not detect all vehicles,
especially a motorcycle. Do not rely solely on the BSM . Relying solely on the BSM
may cause an unexpected accident resulting in death or serious injury. Make sure to
look over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition
is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE: • You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of the
Auto Light Control.
HEADLIGHT LEVELING ( without AFS)
Adjust headlight angle with headlight leveling
switch depending on vehicle passengers
and load (example: Driver only = 0,
Driver + Passengers = 1 or 2, etc.). Refer to
your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Lights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for
High Beams
AUTO: The light
sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights are on.
Three-Flash Turn Signal: To signal
a lane change, push the turn signal lever
up or down halfway and release. The turn
signal indicator will flash three times.
: Turns tail, parking,
dashboard, and headlights on.
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High Beam Control
To turn HBC on:
1 Turn the headlight
switch to the
AUTO position.
2 Push the headlight
lever forward to the
High Beam position.
When the HBC system is on, the HBC indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate (
GREEN). The High Beam indicator light will turn on
(BLUE) when the HBC system switches to high beam and will turn off when
the HBC system switches to low beam.
HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped)
With HBC, the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds above
18 mph (30 km/h) when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle
or approaching in the opposite direction.
The HBC system switches to low beam when:
• You are approaching a vehicle or a vehicle is approaching in
the opposite direction.
• Driving on roads lined with street lights or well-lit cities and towns.
• At speeds lower than 12 mph (20 km/h).
AUTO
FORWARD
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Push AFS OFF to turn
system off or on. When off,
the AFS OFF indicator in the
instrument panel will turn on.
With AFS
Without AFS
NOTE:
• With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the
headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
• The system will need to be reset if the vehicle battery has been disconnected
or the system fuse has been replaced. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for easy
to follow resetting instructions.
ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) (if equipped)
The AFS automatically turns the headlight beam to the right or left
(in conjunction with the direction of the steering wheel) to
improve
the direction of headlight illumination while cornering. AFS only
works when the vehicle is moving.
Adaptive Front Lighting System
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Instrument Cluster (Type A)
SPEED UNIT SELECTOR3
Lane Departure Warning
System On (
AMBER)/
Lane Detected ( GREEN) (p. 20)
AFS
OFF
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) OFF (p. 26)
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
BSM OFF
BSM OFF (Blind Spot
Monitoring)
( p. 21)
OFF Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) Off Indicator Light SPORT Mode On (p. 39)
Lights On (Exterior)
High Beam Control On
Headlight High Beams On
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Check Engine Light
Seat Belt Unbuckled/
Malfunction
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light (p. 7) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator Light
On ( AMBER )/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On ( GREEN)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Warning Light On ( AMBER)
Set Indicator ( GREEN)
( p p . 17-18 )
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Shift Position Indicator Light
Security Indicator Light
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW ) and Smart City Brake
System (SCBS)
Flashing red: FOW and SCBS are operating.
Amber: FOW and/or SCBS malfunction.
FOW and SCBS are turned of f.
TPMS NOTE:
Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude may cause tire pressures to
change and turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, see p. 7.
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The outside temperature unit can
be switched between °C and °F
using System Settings in the
infotainment system.
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TRIP COMPUTER
The following information can
be selected by pushing the
or of the INFO button on the
steering wheel.
• Approximate distance you
can travel on the available
fuel (RANGE)
• Average fuel economy
• Current fuel economy
• Average vehicle speed
• To reset, push and hold
the INFO button for more
than 1.5 seconds.
1 • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness
of the instrument cluster and other
dashboard illuminations.
2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B).
• When a trip meter is selected, push and
hold to reset to zero.
3 • Push the knob for 1.5 seconds or more to
change the speed units between km/h and mph.
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Master Warning Light
Low Fuel Level
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Power Steering Malfunction
Automatic Transaxle
Warning Light
Charging System
Malfunction
Door/Trunk/Tailgate Ajar
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
KEY Warning Light RED
KEY Indicator Light GREEN
Check Fuel Cap
Perform Maintenance
i-ELOOP Status (p. 34 )
On : Power generation
Flashing : Pre-Charge Mode
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTS Since this vehicle does not use an engine
coolant temperature gauge, red and blue
engine coolant temperature lights are used to
indicate high and low coolant temperature.
Red Coolant Temp Light
Flashing: Engine is starting to run hot.
Drive slowly to reduce engine load.
On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull
over to the side of the road and turn
the engine off. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Blue Coolant Temp Light
On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm
air is available for heater/defroster.
Off: Engine coolant is warm and warm air
is available for heater/defroster. The light
may stay on for a few minutes after start-
up when the engine is cold, but the vehicle
can be driven with the light on or off.
NOTE: The instrument cluster becomes
dimmer when the headlights are on. If the
illumination is too dim or too bright with the
headlights on, simply rotate the knob to adjust
the brightness of the illumination.
DASHBOARD ILLUMINATION/
DIMMER1/TRIP METER2
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TACHOMETER
Instrument Cluster (Type B)
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
BSM OFF
BSM OFF (Blind Spot
Monitoring)
( p. 21)
OFF Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) Off Indicator Light SPORT Mode On (p. 39)
Lights On (Exterior)
High Beam Control On
Headlight High Beams On
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Check Engine Light
Seat Belt Unbuckled/
Malfunction
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light (p. 7) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator Light
On ( AMBER )/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On ( GREEN)
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Shift Position Indicator Light
Security Indicator Light
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Master Warning Light
Low Fuel Level
TPMS NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude may cause tire pressures to
change and turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, see p. 7.
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more
details and explanations.
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The outside temperature unit can
be switched between °C and °F
using the following procedure
Without Infotainment:
1 Push the INFO button with
the ignition OFF and continue
pressing the INFO button for 5
seconds or longer after switching
the ignition ON. The outside
temperature display flashes.
2 Push the up or down part of
the INFO switch to change the
temperature unit.
3 Push and hold the INFO button
for 3 seconds or longer until it
stops flashing.
With Infotainment:
1 Go to System Settings.
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