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Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-50
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-54
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-21
Information display .......................................................................................... page 6-165
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-87
Navigation system (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17
Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 6-172
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-175
Automatic transaxle selector lever ..................................................................... page 5-11
Seat warmer switches ........................................................................................ page 2-17
Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 5-85
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-49
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior Overview
1-3The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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NOTElWhen an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released.
Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries
on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.
lShould you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems and that
familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important.
lThis highly-visible label is displayed which warns against the use of rear-facing child-restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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qRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
When reversing the vehicle from a parking garage, vehicles approaching both sides of the
vehicle are detected to alert the driver of a possible collision by flashing the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light and activating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
beep sound.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation
1. The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operates when the selector lever is shifted
to the R position.
(With rearview monitor)
The rearview monitor is displayed.
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Starting and Driving
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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.
Selector
Odometer
Trip meter
Press the selector Press the selector
Trip meter A
Odometer
Trip meter B
Odometer
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.
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.
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators
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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. When the low fuel warning light
illuminates or when the needle is near E,
refuel as soon as possible.
Full
Approx. 1/4 FullLow fuel
warning light
NOTElAfter refueling, it may require some time for
the needle to stabilize. In addition, the
needle may deviate while driving on a slope
or curve since the fuel moves in the tank.
lThe direction of the arrow () next to the
low fuel warning light indicates that the
fuel-filler lid is on the left 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.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer
(Black-out meter and dashboard
illuminations)
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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Gear position indicator
When the shift lever is in the D or M
position, the numeral for the selected gear
displays.
qTCS/DSC/RSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC/RSC is operating,
the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC/RSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lIn addition to the indicator light flashing, a
slight lugging sound will come from the
engine. This indicates that the TCS is
operating properly.
lOn slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it
will be impossible to achieve high rpm
when the TCS is on.
qTCS OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
It also illuminates when the TCS OFF
switch is pressed and TCS is switched off.
Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-26.
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The
dynamic stability control may have a
malfunction.
NOTE
If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the TCS
OFF indicator light remain illuminated even
after switching the ignition from ON to OFF,
and back to ON, attempt the procedure again.
If this still does not resolve the issue, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qCruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colors.
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qRear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the
position. After
the switch is released, the washer will
stop.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-26). If it's normal and
the washer still does not work, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster. The rear window
defroster operates for about 15 minutes
and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.
The defroster operation can be confirmed
by the indicator in the display.
To turn off the rear window defroster
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Indicator light
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for melting snow.
If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the defroster.
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Switches and Controls
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating Tips .................................... 6-2
Vent Operation (Front) ........................ 6-4
Fully Automatic Type ......................... 6-6
Vent Operation (Rear) ....................... 6-12
Fully Automatic Type (Rear) ............ 6-14
Audio System ......................................... 6-17 Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Operating Tips for Audio System ..... 6-17
Audio Set .......................................... 6-29
Audio Control Switch Operation ...... 6-50
AUX/USB/iPod Mode ...................... 6-52
Safety Certification ........................... 6-63
Rear Entertainment System ................. 6-64 Rear Entertainment System
í............ 6-64
Part Names ........................................ 6-74
Before Operation ............................... 6-77
Sound Output .................................... 6-83
Rear Entertainment System
Functions ........................................... 6-87
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio
CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc
Mode) ................................................ 6-88
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) .......... 6-102
Language Code List ........................ 6-106
Country Code List ........................... 6-108
Error Message ................................. 6-112
Symptoms and Actions ................... 6-114
Bluetooth® ........................................... 6-116 Bluetooth® ...................................... 6-116
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .................. 6-122
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 6-141
Troubleshooting .............................. 6-145
Safety Certification ......................... 6-149 Rear View Monitor .............................. 6-151
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 6-151
Interior Equipment ............................. 6-162 Sunvisors ......................................... 6-162
Interior Lights ................................. 6-163
Information Display ........................ 6-165
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-169
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-171
Storage Compartments .................... 6-172
Accessory Sockets .......................... 6-175
Power Outlet
í................................ 6-177
6-1íSome models.
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