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Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-18
DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 4-94
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ..................................................... page 4-119
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 4-67
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 4-58
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 4-10
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 4-13
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 4-68
Push button start .................................................................................................. page 4-2
LDWS switch .................................................................................................. page 4-133
AFS OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 4-62
BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................. page 4-129
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-30
Door-lock switch ............................................................................................... page 3-15
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-37
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-33
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Pictorial Index
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Interior Overview
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lBraking performance can be adversely
affected if snow or ice adheres to the
brake components. If this situation
occurs, drive the vehicle slowly,
releasing the accelerator pedal and
lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
qSnow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi)
more than recommended on the tire
pressure label (driver's door frame), but
never more than the maximum cold-tire
pressure shown on the tires.
Your vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used all
year around. In some extreme climates
you may find it necessary to replace them
with snow tires during the winter months
to further improve traction on snow and
ice covered roads.
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tires
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result
in an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
qTire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire
chains.
CAUTION
ØChains may affect handling.
ØDo not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
ØDrive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
ØAvoid locked-wheel braking.
ØDo not use chains on a temporary
spare tire; it may result in damage
to the vehicle and to the tire.
ØDo not use chains on roads that
are free of snow or ice. The tires
and chains could be damaged.
ØChains may scratch or chip
aluminum wheels.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system may not
function correctly when using tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Installing the chains
1. Secure the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2
―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).
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Driving Tips
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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 .................. 4-23
Transaxle ................................................ 4-47
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47
Automatic Transaxle Controls .......... 4-49
Switches and Controls ........................... 4-58
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
High Beam Control System (HBC)í... 4-63
Fog Lightsí...................................... 4-67
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-67
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........ 4-68
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-72
Horn .................................................. 4-73
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-74
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
í............................................ 4-74
Radar Sensor .......................................... 4-78
Radar Sensor
í.................................. 4-78
Brake ...................................................... 4-81
Brake System .................................... 4-81
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-84
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)í... 4-86
ABS/TCS/DSC ....................................... 4-92
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-92
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-93
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-94i-ELOOP ................................................. 4-96
i-ELOOP
í........................................ 4-96
Drive Selection ....................................... 4-99
Drive Selection
í............................... 4-99
Power Steering ..................................... 4-101
Power Steering ................................ 4-101
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)... 4-102
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)í... 4-102
Cruise Control ...................................... 4-111
Cruise Control
í.............................. 4-111
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)... 4-114
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)í... 4-114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....... 4-117
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-117
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System .................................................. 4-121
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
í.......................................... 4-121
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ................................................ 4-130
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
í....................................... 4-130
Rear View Monitor .............................. 4-137
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 4-137
4-1íSome models.
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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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Message display
Item Start of message display Displayed message
Scheduled
MaintenanceWhen remaining distance is less than
500 km (250 mile), or remaining days are
less than 15 (whichever comes first)Scheduled Maintenance Due
Tire Rotation When remaining distance is less than
500 km (250 mile)Tire Rotation Due
Tire Pressure Check When remaining days are less than 15 Tire Pressure Increase Pressure
Reset method
If resetting is performed after a
maintenance has been completed, a
notification of the next maintenance
period will be displayed when the period
approaches.
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 reset from the following, and
then press the INFO button.
lScheduledlTire RotationlTire Pressure
NOTElThe current remaining distance and time is
displayed.
lEven if the remaining distance or time have
surpassed 0, the display does not display a
minus (_
) and leaves the value at 0.
4. Press the upor downpart of the
INFO switch and select Set Time or Set
Distance, and then press the INFO
button. The remaining time and
distance values return to the values
previously set. If no changes are
necessary, press the INFO button.
NOTElIf the settings are changed from the initial
values, the values which you set are
displayed, not the initial values.
lEven if the battery is disconnected, the
remaining distance and time information is
not erased.
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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Method for turning the system off
The maintenance monitor can be turned
off even after it has been turned on. If you
want to turn it off, the remaining distance
and time calculation to the next
maintenance period is stopped, and a
message does not display to indicate an
approaching maintenance period.
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 off from the following,
and then press the INFO button.
lScheduledlTire RotationlTire Pressure
4. Select OFF and press the INFO button.
qTrip Computer and INFO Switch
The following information can be selected
by pressing the up
or downpart of
the INFO switch with the ignition
switched ON.
lApproximate distance you can travel
on the available fuel
lAverage fuel economylCurrent fuel economylAverage vehicle speedli-ELOOP display (Type A instrument
cluster)í
lLane departure warning system
(LDWS) display (Type A instrument
cluster)
í
lMazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
display (Type A instrument cluster)í
lSettings (Type A instrument cluster)lWarning (Type A instrument cluster)
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
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íSome models.
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Door-Ajar Warning Indication 4-37
Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 4-38
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication 4-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-38
KEY Warning Indication 4-40
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light
(Green)4-42
Wrench Indication 4-42
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-42
DSC OFF Indicator Light 4-42
AFS OFF Indicator Light 4-43
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-43
Shift Position Indication 4-43
SPORT Mode Indicator Light 4-44
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Check Engine Light 4-32
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-33
BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-45
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator
Light (Green)4-33
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 4-34
Power Steering Malfunction Light 4-34
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-35
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-36
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 4-36
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-36
Door-Ajar Warning Light 4-37
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 4-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-38
KEY Warning Light 4-40
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light
(Green)4-42
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-42
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