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2. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) flashes.
NOTE
The push button start indicator light (green)
will flash even if the push button start is
pressed before depressing the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) or the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle). If the clutch pedal is
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is depressed (automatic transaxle) under
this condition, the engine can be started by
resuming the procedure following this.
3. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.
Key
Indicator light
Push button start
4. After the push button start indicator
light (green) changes to full
illumination, press the push button start
with your finger.NOTE
lThe engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully
depressed (automatic transaxle).
lIf there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case,
the engine may start, however, have the
vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
lIf the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If it
does not illuminate, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lIf you just want to change the ignition
position (with a dead key battery), after the
push button start indicator light (green)
changes to illumination, release the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle) or the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle), and press the
push button start. The ignition switches in
the order of ACC, ON, and OFF each time
it is pressed. Once the ignition switches off,
the ignition position can no longer be
switched. Therefore, if the engine starts,
perform the operation from the beginning
again.
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qEmergency Operation for
Starting the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this could
indicate that the engine may not start
using the usual starting method (for
vehicles with a type A meter, messages
are displayed in the instrument cluster).
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the push
button start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than
in an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving will result in reduced
braking ability due to the loss of
power braking, which could cause an
accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.
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Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
Type A
Type B
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.
Type A
Type B
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.
Settings (Type A instrument cluster)
The following settings can be changed
(Setting changes cannot be made while
driving because the settings are not
displayed.):
lReset AverageslSmart City Brake Support (SCBS)lBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) SystemlMaintenancelOptional ScreenlVolumeslUnitslLanguage
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Indication and method for taking action list
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-28
Brake System Warning Light 4-28
ABS Warning Light 4-29
Charging System Warning Indication 4-30
Engine Oil Warning Indication 4-30
Check Engine Light 4-31
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-31
AWD Warning Indication 4-32
BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-43
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 4-33
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 4-33
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-34
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-34
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication 4-34
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-35
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-42
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-43
qType B
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-28
Brake System Warning Light 4-28
ABS Warning Light 4-29
Charging System Warning Light 4-30
Engine Oil Warning Light 4-30
Check Engine Light 4-31
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-31
AWD Warning Light 4-32
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-42
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-42
Security Indicator Light 4-42
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-42
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-43
qMaster Warning Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Type A
Displays when notification of the system
malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Type B
The light illuminates continuously if any
one of the following occurs. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lThere is a malfunction in the battery
management system.
lThere is a malfunction in the brake
switch.
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.
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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.
Even if the light turns off, have your
brake system inspected as soon as
possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an
indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the
brake light is no longer illuminated.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is
dangerous. It indicates that your
brakes may not work at all or that
they could completely fail at any
time. If this light remains
illuminated, after checking that the
parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
qABS Warning Light
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
If the ABS warning light stays on while
you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the
battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it
is the result of the weak battery and does not
indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
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qElectronic Brake Force
Distribution System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may illuminate the brake
system warning light and the ABS
warning light simultaneously. The
problem is likely to be the electronic
brake force distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning
light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the brakes inspected as soon as
possible:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the
rear wheels could lock more quickly
in an emergency stop than under
normal circumstances.
qCharging System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
Type B
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
Type A/Type B
If the warning light/indication illuminates
while driving, it indicates a malfunction
of the alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated because the engine could
stop unexpectedly.
qEngine Oil Warning Indication/
Warning Light
Type B
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
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