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D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position. From a
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift
through a 6-gear sequence.
M (Manual)
M is the manual shift mode position.
Gears can be shifted up or down by
operating the shift lever.
Refer to Manual Shift Mode on page
4-49.
qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
automatically controls the transaxle shift
points to best suit the road conditions and
driver input. This improves driving feel.
The transaxle may switch to AAS mode
when driving up and down slopes,
cornering, or depressing the accelerator
pedal quickly while the shift lever is in the
D position.
Depending on the driving conditions and
vehicle operations, the transaxle may not
shift gears, however, this does not indicate
a problem because the AAS mode will
maintain the optimum gear position.
qShift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of P unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever. NOTE
lWhen the ignition is switched to ACC or the
ignition is switched off, the selector lever
cannot be shifted from P.
lThe ignition cannot be switched to OFF if
the selector lever is not in P.
q
Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P
using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
using a cloth-wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
Cover
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
5. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system
checked.
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Recommendations for shifting (U.S.A. and Canada)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points.
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M1 to M224 km/h (15 mph)
M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)
M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)
M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph)
M5 to M6 81 km/h (50 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the
engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
qDriving Tips
WARNING
Do not allow the vehicle to move in
reverse on an up-slope while the
selector lever is in a forward gear
position, or move forward on a down-
slope while the selector lever is in the
reverse position:
Otherwise, the engine will stop,
causing the loss of the power brake
and power steering functions, and
make it difficult to control the vehicle
which could result in an accident.
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed. NOTE
The accelerator pedal feels heavy as it is being
depressed, but then lightens as it is fully
depressed. This change in pedal force aids the
engine control system in determining how
much the accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown, and
functions to control whether or not kickdown
should be performed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.
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Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function
which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When the
driver releases the brake pedal and
depresses the accelerator pedal while on a
slope, the function prevents the vehicle
from rolling.
The braking force is maintained
automatically after the brake pedal is
released on a steep grade.
For vehicles with a manual transaxle, Hill
Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a
downward slope when the shift lever is in
the reverse (R) position, and on an
upward slope when the shift lever is in a
position other than the reverse (R)
position.
For vehicles with an automatic transaxle,
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a
downward slope when the shift lever is in
the reverse (R) position, and on an
upward slope when the shift lever is in a
forward gear.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA):Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an
auxiliary device for accelerating from
a stop on a slope. The system only
operates for about two seconds and
therefore, relying only on the system,
when accelerating from a stop is
dangerous because the vehicle may
move (roll) unexpectedly and cause
an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something. In addition, for vehicles
with a manual transaxle, the vehicle
could still roll depending on how the
clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal
is operated.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.
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qStopping The Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System Operation
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
system can be deactivated. Refer to
Personalization Features on page 9-10.
When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
With Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) OFF Indicator Light
When the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator
light turns on.
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.
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Brake
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If one
wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing and
reapplying that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal ABS system operation. Continue
to depress the brake pedal without
pumping the brakes.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-22.
WARNING
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for
safe driving:The ABS cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving, excessive
speed, tailgating (following another
vehicle too closely), driving on ice and
snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire
friction and road contact because of
water on the road surface). You can
still have an accident. NOTE
lBraking distances may be longer on loose
surfaces (snow or gravel, for example)
which usually have a hard foundation. A
vehicle with a normal braking system may
require less distance to stop under these
conditions because the tires will build up a
wedge of surface layer when the wheels
skid.
lThe sound of the ABS operating may be
heard when starting the engine or
immediately after starting the vehicle,
however, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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CAUTION
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a
problem. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow
out.
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3. Press the audio button () and
then touch the
on-screen tab to
switch to the Bluetooth®audio mode
and start playback.
NOTE
lIf the Bluetooth®audio device does not
begin playback, press the
on-screen
button.
lIf the mode is switched from Bluetooth®
audio mode to another mode (radio mode),
audio playback from the Bluetooth®audio
device stops.
Playback
1. To listen to a Bluetooth
®audio device
over the vehicle's speaker system,
switch the mode to Bluetooth
®audio
mode. (Refer to “Switching to
Bluetooth
®audio mode ”)
2. To stop playback, press the
on-
screen button.
3. Press the button again to resume playback.
Selecting a file (track)
Selects the next file (track)
Short-press the track up button (
)or
touch the
on-screen button.
Selects the beginning of the current file
(track)
Short-press the track down button (
)or
touch the
on-screen button.
Fast-forward/Reverse (AVRCP Ver. 1.3
or higher)
Fast-forward
Press and hold the fast-forward button
(
) or touch and hold theon-
screen button. Reverse
Press and hold the reverse down button
(
) or touch and hold theon-
screen button.
Folder search (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
To change to the previous folder, touch
the
on-screen button, or touch the
on-screen button to advance to the
next folder.
Music scan (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to.
1. Touch the
on-screen button
during playback to play 10 seconds of
each subsequent track starting from the
next song.
2. Touch the
on-screen button again
during playback of the song which you
want to listen to continue the playback
from that point.
Repeat playback (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
Track repeat
Touch the
on-screen button to play
the song during playback repeatedly. “
”
is displayed during playback.
Touch the
on-screen button two
times while “
”is displayed to cancel.
Folder repeat
Touch the
on-screen button two
times to play the songs in the folder
repeatedly. “
”is displayed during
playback.
Touch the
on-screen button while
“
” is displayed to cancel.
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
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Voice recognition related problemsSymptom Cause Solution method
Poor voice recognition
lExcessive, slow speech.lExcessive, forceful speech
(shouting).
lSpeaking before the beep sound
has ended.
lLoud noise
(speaking or noise from outside/
inside vehicle).
lAirflow from A/C is blowing
against the microphone.
lSpeaking in off-standard
expressions (dialect). Regarding the causes indicated on
the left, be careful with how you
speak. In addition, when numbers are
spoken in a sequence, recognition
ability will improve if no stop is
placed between the numbers.
False recognition of numbers
Names in the phonebook are not
easily recognized
The Bluetooth
®system is under a
condition in which recognition is
difficult. By carrying out the following
measures, the rate of recognition will
improve.
lClear memory from the
phonebook which is not used
very often.
lAvoid shortened names, use full
names.
(Recognition improves the longer
the name is. By not using names
such as
“Mom ”, “Dad ”, recogni-
tion will improve.)
You want to skip guidance ―Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk
button.
When the Talk button is pressed,
voice recognition ends The Talk button is pressed for too
long. Operate the Talk button as follows:
lPress the button and release it
within 0.7 seconds to start voice
recognition and skip the
guidance.
lPress the button for longer than
0.7 seconds to turn off voice
recognition or end a
conversation.
Regarding problems with calls
Symptom Cause Solution method
When starting a call, vehicle noise
from the other party can be heard For about three seconds after starting
a call, the Bluetooth
®unit's Noise
Suppression function requires time to
adapt to the call environment. This does not indicate a problem
with the device.
The other party cannot be heard or
the speaker's voice is quiet The volume is set at zero or low. Increase the volume.
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