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qAir Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine compartment. Check the
label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System on page 5-2.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1(SAE)
HeadlightsHalogenHigh beam 65 HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion High/Low beam 35 D4S (D4S)
Daytime running lightsWith halogen bulb headlights 65 HB3 (9005)
With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2―(―)
Front turn signal lights/Parking
lights (Front side-marker lights)With halogen bulb headlights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Front turn signal lights/
Front side-marker lightsWith xenon fusion bulb headlights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Parking lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2―(―)
Fog lightsí55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights LED*2―(―)
High-mount brake light LED*2―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (―)
Brake lights/Taillights LED
*2―(―)
Taillights (Trunk lid side) 5 W5W (―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (―)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1
Trunk light 3―
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights 8―
Rear map lights 8―
Courtesy lights 5 W5W
Vanity mirror lights
í2―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
9-6íSome models.
Specifications
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Personalization Features
The following personalization feature is available. This setting can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Items in which the feature setting can be changed differ depending on the market and specification.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Daytime running
lightsThe function of the daytime running lights can be
changed.OnOn/
Off
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Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Auto headlight
off
*2The time required for headlights to turn off after
ignition is switched off can be changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
0 seconds
*3
Auto-light controlThe headlight illumination on/off timing based on
surrounding lightness/darkness can be changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.MediumLight/
Medium Light/
Medium/
Medium Dark/
Dark
High Beam
Control System
(HBC)The High Beam Control System (HBC) function can
be changed.
*4
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.OnOn/
Off
Turn indicatorThe turn indicator beep volume level can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low
Lights-on
reminder
*5
The volume of the lights-on reminder warning alarm
can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.OFFHigh/
Low/
OFF
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
systemThe volume of the BSM warning beep can be
changed.
*6
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low/
OFF
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS)The warning sound for the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) can be
changed.
*7
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch
on page 4-18.U.S.A. Beep
Rumble/
Beep Except
U.S.A.Rumble
The volume of the warning
sound for the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) can
be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and
INFO Switch on page 4-18.RumbleU.S.A. High
High/
Medium/
Low Except
U.S.A.Low
BeepU.S.A. High
High/
Low Except
U.S.A.Low
The sensitivity of the warning for the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.LowHigh/
Low
The warning timing in which the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) determines that the vehicle
may be deviating from its lane can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.Before lineBefore line/
At line
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Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Multi-information
display operation
soundThe operation sound volume for the following
operations can be changed.
lTrip computer data clearing
The INFO switch is pressed for 1.5 seconds or
longer while the average fuel economy or average
vehicle speed is displayed.
lNumerical value scroll
The Up/Down switch is pressed for 1.5 seconds or
longer, such as while the maintenance monitor
period setting screen is displayed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low/
OFF
Meter displayThe distance unit can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.miles or kmkm/
miles
The display language can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.English, French,
or SpanishEnglish/
French/
Spanish
The temperature unit can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.°F or °C°C/
°F
Forward
Obstruction
Warning (FOW)The system can be changed so that Forward
Obstruction Warning (FOW) does not operate.
*4
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.ONON/
OFF
The distance at which the collision warning activates
can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.NearNear/
Far
The volume of the collision warning can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low/
OFF
Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS)The system can be changed so that Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) does not operate.
*4
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.ONON/
OFF
*1 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever
position is set to intermittent operation.
*2 If the setting is changed to 0 seconds, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
lAtposition: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.lAt any position other than: Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.
*3 When set to 0 seconds, the lights-on reminder is operable.
*4 Though these systems can be turned OFF, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain ON.
*5 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
0 seconds. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-38.
*6 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*7 For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type, the warning sound cannot be
changed. The warning sound is only a beep.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 5-116
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 4-62
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 8-19
Advanced Key
Operational range ....................... 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-39
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-92
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume ................ 5-57
Mute Switch ............................... 5-58
Seek Switch ................................ 5-57
Audio System
Antenna ...................................... 5-13
Audio Control Switch ................ 5-56
Audio Set (Type A) .................... 5-25
Audio Set (Type B) .................... 5-35
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................ 5-60
Commander switch operation .... 5-58
Operating Tips for Audio
System ........................................ 5-13
Satellite Radio ............................ 5-44
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 4-56
Shift-lock override ..................... 4-51
Shift-lock system ....................... 4-51
Transaxle ranges ........................ 4-50
B
Battery ............................................... 6-30
Maintenance ............................... 6-31
Replacement ............................... 6-31
Specifications ............................... 9-4
Battery runs out ................................. 7-20
Jump-Starting ............................. 7-20
B
Beep Sounds
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning .......................... 7-39
Blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system warning .............. 7-41
i-ELOOP ..................................... 7-40
Ignition not switched off
(STOP) warning ......................... 7-39
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning ...................................... 7-40
Key left-in-vehicle warning ....... 7-40
Key removed from vehicle
warning ...................................... 7-40
Lane departure warning system
(LDWS) warning ....................... 7-41
Lights-on reminder ..................... 7-38
Request switch inoperable
warning ...................................... 7-40
Seat belt warning ........................ 7-39
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 7-40
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System ................................ 4-121
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) ...................................... 4-123
BSM OFF switch ..................... 4-129
BSM warning light ................... 4-128
Care of radar sensors ................ 4-129
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) system ........................ 4-125
Bluetooth® ....................................... 5-79
Bluetooth® Audio .................... 5-104
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ............. 5-85
Troubleshooting ....................... 5-108
Body Lubrication .............................. 6-26
Bottle Holder ................................... 5-118
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B
Brakes
Brakes assist ............................... 4-83
Foot brake .................................. 4-81
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-83
Parking brake ............................. 4-82
Break-In ............................................ 3-45
C
Capacities ............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-26
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 5-121
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-20
Center Console ................................ 5-120
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system
installation .................................. 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-28
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-19
Climate Control System ...................... 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................. 5-9
Gas specifications ........................ 9-6
Manual Type ................................ 5-5
Operating Tips .............................. 5-2
Vent Operation ............................. 5-3
Clock ............................................... 5-115
Commander switch operation ........... 5-58
Commander knob operation ....... 5-59
Operation of switches around
commander knob ........................ 5-58
Courtesy Lights ............................... 5-113
Cruise Control ................................. 4-111
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed ..... 4-15
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-117
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-13
Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-62
Defogger ........................................... 4-72
Mirror ......................................... 4-73
Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Direct Mode ...................................... 4-56
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Drive Selection ................................. 4-99
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Driving Tips ...................................... 3-45
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-56
Break-in ..................................... 3-45
Driving in flooded area .............. 3-49
Driving on uneven road ............. 3-50
Floor mat .................................... 3-46
Hazardous driving ...................... 3-46
Money-saving suggestions ......... 3-45
Overloading ............................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-47
Winter driving ............................ 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-94
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting .............................. 7-23
Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-23
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-27
Towing Description .................... 7-26
Emission Control System .................. 3-25
Index
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E
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Exhaust gas ................................ 3-26
Hood release .............................. 6-18
Oil .............................................. 6-21
Starting ......................................... 4-3
Essential information .......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder ......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas ...................................... 3-26
Exterior Care ..................................... 6-58
Aluminum Wheel
Maintenance ............................... 6-62
Bright-Metal Maintenance ......... 6-61
Maintaining the Finish ............... 6-59
Plastic Part Maintenance ............ 6-63
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 4-74
Headlights .................................. 4-58
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ............ 7-17
Removing a Flat Tire ................. 7-14
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .............................. 6-25
Washer ........................................ 6-25
Fluids
Classification ................................ 9-4
Fog Lights ......................................... 4-67
Foot Brake ........................................ 4-81
F
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) ............................................. 4-114
Collision Warning .................... 4-116
Display ..................................... 4-116
Rader Sensor ............................ 4-116
Front Seat ............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-27
Gauge ......................................... 4-13
Requirements ............................. 3-24
Tank capacity ............................... 9-5
G
Gauges .............................................. 4-10
Glove Compartment ........................ 5-120
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-74
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Head Restraint .................................. 2-12
Headlights
Control ....................................... 4-58
Flashing ...................................... 4-61
High-low beam .......................... 4-61
Leveling ..................................... 4-62
High Beam Control System (HBC) ... 4-63
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-84
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 4-74
Hood Release .................................... 6-18
Horn .................................................. 4-73
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I
i-ELOOP ........................................... 4-96
Display ....................................... 4-96
i-ELOOP Warning Beep ............ 7-40
Ignition
Switch .......................................... 4-2
Illuminated Entry System ................ 5-114
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-41
Indicator Lights
AFS OFF .................................... 4-43
BSM OFF ................................... 4-45
Cruise ......................................... 4-45
DSC OFF .................................... 4-42
HBC ........................................... 4-42
Headlight high-beam .................. 4-44
KEY ............................................ 4-40
LDWS ........................................ 4-33
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-43
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ..................................... 4-45
Power steering malfunction ........ 4-34
Security ...................................... 4-44
Shift position .............................. 4-43
SPORT mode indicator light ...... 4-44
TCS/DSC ................................... 4-42
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 4-44
Wrench ....................................... 4-42
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-22
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level ................................................. 6-25
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-23
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............. 6-22
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ......... 6-25
Instrument Cluster ............................. 4-10
I
Interior Care ...................................... 6-63
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing ..................................... 6-65
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Trim ............................................ 6-63
Cleaning the Window Interiors ... 6-65
Dashboard Precautions ............... 6-63
Interior Lights ................................. 5-113
Courtesy Lights ........................ 5-113
Map Lights ............................... 5-113
Overhead Lights ....................... 5-113
J
Jack ..................................................... 7-5
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-20
K
Key Suspend Function ........................ 3-7
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ................... 3-7
Transmitter ................................... 3-4
L
Label Information ............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) .......................................... 4-130
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 4-67
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 6-40
Specifications ............................... 9-6
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
Luggage Compartment ................... 5-121
Index
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