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DASHBOARD
ILLUMINATION/
DIMMER
1/TRIP METER2
1 • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and\
other dashboard illuminations.2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B).
• When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
TPMS NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to
drop and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire
pressure and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and
warming up the tires. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
AFS
OFF
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) OFF ( p. 19 )
Charging System
Malfunction
Door/Liftgate Ajar
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Low Fuel Level
Check Fuel Cap ( p . 17 )
Perform
Maintenance FUEL
GAUGE
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTS Since this vehicle does not use an engine coolant
temperature gauge, red and blue engine coolant
temperature lights are used to indicate high and low
coolant temperature.
Red Coolant Temp Light
Flashing: Engine is starting to run hot.
Drive slowly to reduce engine load.
On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull over to
the side of the road and turn the engine off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Blue Coolant Temp Light
On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm
air is available for heater/defroster.
Off: Engine coolant is warm and warm air is
available for heater/defroster.
The light may stay on for a few minutes after
start-up when the engine is cold, but the
vehicle can be driven with the light on or off.
INFORMATION
D I S P L AYAMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
See page 8 or the
Owner’s Manual for
further information.
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Lights
(cont’d on pg. 19)
NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition
is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE: • You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of the
Auto Light Control.13
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
AUTO: The light
sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights are on.
Push for
High Beams
: Turns tail, parking,
dashboard, and headlights on.
Smart Turn: To signal a lane change,
push the turn signal lever up or down
halfway and release. The turn signal
indicator will flash three times.
(Refer to Owner’s Manual for
“Personalization Features”)
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Manual Climate Control
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Temperature
Control Dial
R otat e the dial for
temperature control.
NOTE:
When set
to MA X A /C with
dashboard vents or
dashboard and floor
vents, the A /C will
turn on, and
recirculated air will
be selected for
maximum cooling.
Fan Control Dial
Rotate the dial to set desire d
fan speed (1-4).
Push to recirculate cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling.
Push for fresh
air circulation.
Push to manually turn
air conditioning on or off.
Push to defrost the
rear window.Mode Selector Dial
Rotat e the dial to
select airflow mode.
Da shboard vents
Dashboard
and floor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
floor vents
Windshield defroster
Best Cooling Settings Best Heating Settings
Indicator ON (automatically)
NOTE:
• When selecting either defroster mode ( or ), the air conditioner and
fresh air mode are automatically turned on by the system. This helps defrost
the windows more efficiently by dehumidifying the air. Manually set the fan
control and temperature control dials as desired.
• In either defroster mode (
or ), air will blow from the side dashboard vents.
To defrost the side windows faster, point the vents toward the side windows.
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Automatic Climate Control
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Driver Temperature
Control DialAUTO ON: Push dial
to turn Automatic Air
Conditioning system on
(indicator light on). Rotate
dial to select your desired
set temperature (shown
above). The airflow mode
and the amount of airflow
will be automatically
controlled in accordance
with the set temperature.
Push to defrost
the windshield.
Push to defrost
the rear window.
Push to
manually turn
air conditioning
on or off.Passenger
Temperature
Control Dial
Push to turn DUAL
mode ON/OFF.
• With DUAL mode ON (indicator on),
rotate the dial to
set passenger
side temperature
separate from
the driver’s side
(shown above).
• With DUAL mode
OFF (indicator off),
driver controls the
temperature setting
on both sides.
Push to select the
following airflow mode:
NOTE: Automatic climate
control will allow you to
maintain individual preset
cabin temperatures for the
driver and passenger when
DUAL mode is selected.
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling.
Push for fresh
air circulation. Dashboard vents
Dashboard
and floor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
floor vents
NOTE: Automatic
temperature control
always works even
if the AUTO indicator
turns off by changing
the fan speed or the
airflow mode.
Fan Control Dial
• Rotate the dial to
select the desired
fan speed.
• Push OFF to turn
climate control
system of f.
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