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Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-56
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-39
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 4-89
Navigation system (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 5-13
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 4-67
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 5-2
Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 5-118
Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 4-66
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 5-114
MT shift lever .................................................................................................... page 4-44
AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 4-46
Parking brake ..................................................................................................... page 4-72
Seat warmer switches .......................................................................................... page 2-6
Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-26
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 6-18
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine .................................... 4-2
Ignition Switch .................................... 4-2
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Turning the Engine Off ....................... 4-8
Instrument Cluster and Display ........... 4-10
Meters and Gauges ............................ 4-10
Warning/Indicator Lights .................. 4-22
Transaxle ................................................ 4-44
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-44
Automatic Transaxle Controls .......... 4-46
Switches and Controls ........................... 4-55
Lighting Control ............................... 4-55
Fog Lights
í...................................... 4-60
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-60
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........ 4-61
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...... 4-65
Rear Window Defroster ..................... 4-66
Horn .................................................. 4-67
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-67
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
í............................................ 4-68
Brake ...................................................... 4-71
Brake System .................................... 4-71
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-74
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
í........................................... 4-76
ABS/TCS/DSC ....................................... 4-82
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-82
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-83
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-84AWD ....................................................... 4-86
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation... 4-86
Power Steering ....................................... 4-88
Power Steering .................................. 4-88
Cruise Control ....................................... 4-89
Cruise Control ................................... 4-89
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........ 4-92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 4-92
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System .................................................... 4-96
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
í............................................ 4-96
Rear View Monitor .............................. 4-100
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 4-100
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Meters and Gauges
Type A
Type B
Speedometer ....................................................................................................... page 4-11
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 4-11
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 4-12
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 4-13
Dashboard Illumination ..................................................................................... page 4-13
Outside Temperature Display ............................................................................. page 4-14
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display (Type A instrument cluster) ............ page 4-15
Maintenance Monitor (Type A instrument cluster) ............................................ page 4-15
Trip Computer and INFO Switch ...................................................................... page 4-18
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qCruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display (Type A instrument cluster)
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
qMaintenance Monitor (Type A
instrument cluster)
The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
lScheduled MaintenancelTire RotationlTire Pressure Check
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the vehicle is
being driven.
Initial setting method
1. Press the up
or downpart of the
INFO switch and select Settings, and
then press the INFO button.
2. Press the up
or downpart of the
INFO switch and select Maintenance,
and then press the INFO button.3. Press the up
or downpart of the
INFO switch to select the item you
want to turn on from the following, and
then press the INFO button.
lScheduledlTire RotationlTire Pressure
NOTE
If a Scheduled Maintenance item has been set,
both the time and distance can be set. For
items other than Scheduled Maintenance,
either distance or time can be set.
4. Press the upor downpart of the
INFO switch and select Set Time or Set
Distance, and then press the INFO
button. The screen for setting the
distance or time to the next
maintenance period is displayed.
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:lThe high-beam headlights are on.lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qTurn Signal/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
When operating the turn signal lights, the
left or right turn signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
is operating (page 4-60).
When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
flash (page 4-67).
If an indicator light remains illuminated
(does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally,
one of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF and the immobilizer
system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qCruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colors.
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON switch is pressed and the
cruise control system is activated.
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Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result
in loss of vehicle control.
ØHilly terrain
ØSteep inclines
ØHeavy or unsteady traffic
ØSlippery or winding roads
ØSimilar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
qCruise Control Switch
CANCEL switch
OFF switch ON switchRES switch
Cruise control
SET+/SET- switch
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qActivation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch.
The cruise main indicator light (Amber)
illuminates.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-22.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
The cruise main indicator light (Amber)
turns off.
WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in
an activation-ready state while the
cruise control is not in use is
dangerous as the cruise control could
unexpectedly activate if the
activation button is accidentally
pressed, and result in loss of vehicle
control and an accident.
qTo Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch.
The cruise main indicator light
(Amber) illuminates. Refer to Warning/
Indicator Lights on page 4-22.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the
SET
or SET - switch at the desired
speed. The cruise control is set at the
moment the SET
or SET - switch is
pressed. Release the accelerator pedal
simultaneously. The cruise set indicator
light (Green) illuminates.NOTE
lRelease the SETor SET - switch at the
desired speed, otherwise the speed will
continue increasing while the SET
switch is pressed and held, and continue
decreasing while the SET - switch is pressed
and held (except when the accelerator
pedal is depressed).
lOn a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending,
or speed up while descending.
lCruise control will cancel if the vehicle
speed decreases below 21 km/h (13 mph)
when cruise is activated, such as when
climbing a steep grade.
lCruise control may cancel at about 15 km/h
(9 mph) below the preset speed (such as
may happen when climbing a long, steep
grade).
For the Type A meter, the vehicle speed
preset using the cruise control is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
qTo Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the SET
switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
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Press the SETand release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single SET
operation
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the SET
or
SET - switch and release it immediately.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily
when the cruise control is on. Greater speed
will not interfere with or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to return to
the set speed.
qTo Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET - switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
Press the SET- switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single SET-
operation
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
qTo Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If some other method besides the OFF
switch was used to cancel cruising speed
(such as applying the brake pedal) and the
system is still activated, the most recent
set speed will automatically resume when
the RES switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the RES
switch.
qTo Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
lSlightly depress the brake pedal.lDepress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle only).
lPress the CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME switch is pressed when
the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the
previously set speed.
qTo Deactivate
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
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Cruise Control
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