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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.
Type A
Full
1/4 Full
Type B
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
4-22.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 headlights and
Parking lights are turned on.
lWhen the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster dims.
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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.
Type A
Type B
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.
(Type B instrument cluster)
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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The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
Type A
Type B
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.
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, - - - 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.
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Warning/Indicator Lights
qType A
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
(Display example)
Displays as follows:
Master
warning
light
Indication in display and master warning light in instrument cluster are illuminated
at same time
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For details, refer to the explanations for
the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/indicator lights section, which match the
symbol in the upper part of the display. If a message is not indicated in the display, operate
the INFO switch to display the“Warning”screen.
Multi-information display
A message such as the system operation status, a malfunction, or an abnormality is
indicated.
l(When a symbol and message are indicated in the display)
For details on the symbols indicated in the upper part of the screen, check the indication
and method for taking action list.
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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
Door-Ajar Warning Indication 4-36
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 4-36
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication 4-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-37
KEY Warning Indication 4-38
Wrench Indication 4-40
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-40
TCS OFF Indicator Light 4-41
AFS OFF Indicator Light 4-41
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-41
Shift Position Indication 4-41
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-42
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-42
Security Indicator Light 4-42
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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
BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-43
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 4-33
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 4-33
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-34
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-34
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 4-34
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-35
Door-Ajar Warning Light 4-36
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 4-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-37
KEY Warning Light 4-38
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-40
TCS OFF Indicator Light 4-41
AFS OFF Indicator Light 4-41
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-41
Shift Position Indication 4-41
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