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Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is
dangerous. The spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could
cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and
tire damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move the
shift lever from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
lHave the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-23.
lInspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
lUse an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-21).
lInspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
lUse washer fluid made with
antifreeze ―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 6-25).
lDo not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
lSnow left on the windshield is
dangerous as it could obstruct vision.
Remove snow before driving.
lDo not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
lNever use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Indication and method for taking action list
SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-28
Brake System Warning Light4-28
ABS Warning Light4-29
Charging System Warning Indication4-30
Engine Oil Warning Indication4-30
Check Engine Light4-31
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-31
AWD Warning Indication4-32
BSM OFF Indicator Light4-43
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication4-32
Power Steering Malfunction Indication4-33
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light4-33
Low Fuel Warning Light4-34
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication4-34
Seat Belt Warning Light4-34
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Door-Ajar Warning Indication 4-35
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication4-36
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication4-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light4-36
KEY Warning Indication4-38
Wrench Indication4-40
TCS/DSC Indicator Light4-40
TCS OFF Indicator Light4-40
AFS OFF Indicator Light4-40
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF Indicator Light4-41
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-41
Shift Position Indication4-41
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light4-42
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights4-42
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Security Indicator Light 4-42
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-42
Lights-On Indicator Light4-43
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 Light4-28
ABS Warning Light4-29
Charging System Warning Light4-30
Engine Oil Warning Light4-30
Check Engine Light4-31
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-31
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
AWD Warning Light 4-32
BSM OFF Indicator Light4-43
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light4-32
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light4-33
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light4-33
Low Fuel Warning Light4-34
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light4-34
Seat Belt Warning Light4-34
Door-Ajar Warning Light4-35
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light4-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light4-36
KEY Warning Light4-38
TCS/DSC Indicator Light4-40
TCS OFF Indicator Light4-40
AFS OFF Indicator Light4-40
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-41
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level
is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light/warning indication.
If the light/indication remains illuminated
even though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
q Check Engine Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases:
lThe fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
l(U.S.A. and Canada)
The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely. If the check engine light remains on, do
not drive at high speeds and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
qHigh Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (Red)
When the ignition is switched ON, the
light illuminates momentarily and then
turns off.
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until
you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating (page 7-18).
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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NOTElEven if the AFS is not operating due to
some malfunction, the normal headlight
function is still operable.
lIf there is a malfunction with the headlight
auto-leveling function, the indicator light
flashes.
qSmart City Brake Support
(SCBS) OFF Indicator Lightí
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
When the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator
light turns on.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-10.
NOTE
When the TCS OFF switch is pressed to stop
the TCS operation, the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) system operation also stops
and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
OFF indicator light turns on.
qLow Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qShift Position Indication
This indicates the selected shift position.
Gear position indicator
In manual shift mode, the “M ”of the shift
position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear displays.
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CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffic, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it
is illuminated or flashing (page 4-22).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-18).
NOTE
lWhen maximum cooling is desired, set the
temperature control dial to the extreme cold
position and set the air intake selector to
the recirculated air mode, then set the fan
control dial to position 4.
lIf warmer air is desired at floor level, set
the mode selector dial at the
position
and adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.
lThe air to the floor is warmer than air to
the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold
position).
q Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position: Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident. Set the temperature control
to the hot or warm position when
using the
position.
NOTE
lFor maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control dial
to the extreme hot position, and the fan
control dial to position 4.
lIf warm air is desired at the floor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position.lIn theorposition, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on and
the outside air mode is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In the
orposition, the outside air mode
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
mode.
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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