2014 MAZDA MODEL 5 Owners Manual

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Sensor detection condition
The system can be used when the ignition is switched ON and the Park Assist Sensor
Switch has been turned on.
The system will then operate when the shift lever is placed in reverse (R).
The sensors detect obstructions under the following conditions:
SensorCondition
Rear Sensor The shift lever is in reverse (R).
Rear Corner Sensor The shift lever is in reverse (R), and the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less.
The system is cancelled under the following conditions:lThe vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6 mph) or more.lThe parking sensor switch is pressed while the parking sensor is in operation.
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qParking Sensor Warning Beep
Obstruction detection sound
The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.
Rear Sensor
Distance between vehicle and obstruction Beeper sound
*1Rear Sensor
Approx. 150 ―60 cm (59.0 ―24.0 in)
Slow intermittent sound
Approx. 60 ―45 cm (23 ―18 in)
Medium intermittent sound
Approx. 45 ―35 cm (17 ―14 in)
Fast intermittent sound
Within approx. 35 cm (14 in)
Continuous sound
*1 The speed of the intermittent sound increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
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Rear Corner SensorDistance between vehicle and obstruction Beeper sound
*1Rear Corner Sensor
Approx. 50 ―37 cm (19 ―15 in)
Medium intermittent sound
Approx. 37 ―25 cm (14.0 ―9.9 in)
Fast intermittent sound
Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)
Continuous sound
*1 The speed of the intermittent sound increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
Parking sensor malfunction sound
In the following cases, a problem with the system may be indicated.
Condition Action
lThe beep sound is not heard
even if the shift lever is shifted
to the reverse (R).
lBeep sound is heard and the
indicator light in the parking
sensor switch flashes.The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
The intermittent sound of the
buzzer is heard five times. Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not
recover, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The beep sound which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient temperature is
extremely cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area. Remove any foreign material from
the sensor area.
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Meters and Gauges
Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-41
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-41
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 5-42
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 5-42
Dashboard Illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-43
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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.
Trip meter
Trip meter selector
Odometer
Trip meter B
Press the selector
Press the selector
Trip meter A
Odometer
Odometer
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or the
ignition is switched 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 ACC or the
ignition is switched 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.
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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 999.9 km
(mile).
q Tachometer
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
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If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is
near E, refuel as soon as possible.
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 right side of
the vehicle.
q Dashboard 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.
Bright
Dim
Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information
display dims. When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, press
the dashboard illumination knob.
NOTE
lThis symbol () indicates the knob to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
lIf the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the
instrument cluster and the information
display will not dim when the headlight
switch is turned to the
orposition
again. Press the dashboard illumination
knob to activate the illumination dimmer.
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 5-46
Malfunction Warning Light5-47
Charging System Warning Light5-48
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light5-48
Check Engine Light5-49
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 5-49
ABS Warning Light5-47
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