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Electric Liftgate Opener
Advanced Key
Lock
UnlockPanic Alarm
ADVANCED KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
• This system allows you to lock
and unlock the doors without
taking the key out.
While Carrying the
Advanced Key…
• Unlock the driver’s door by
pushing the driver’s door request
switch once.
• Unlock all doors (and liftgate)
by pushing the driver’s door request
switch once or twice (depending
on personalization setting, page 8)
OR by pushing the passenger’s
door request switch once.
• Lock all doors (and liftgate) by
pushing any request switch once.
• Open the liftgate by pushing
the electric liftgate opener when
ignition is OFF. With ignition ON,
vehicle must be in Park (A / T) or
have parking brake set (M/ T).
NOTE:
When the liftgate opener switch is
pushed, the liftgate will open slightly. If the
liftgate is not opened within 1.5 seconds, the
liftgate latch locks (you will hear it lock) and
the liftgate cannot be opened or closed from
this slightly raised position. To open/close
the liftgate, push the liftgate opener switch,
open the liftgate within 1.5 seconds, then
close it. The door/liftgate ajar warning light
will be on if the liftgate is not fully closed.
Door Request Switch
Liftgate Request Switch
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System and the
Keyless Entry System both use the same type of keyless entry transmitter.
However, only vehicles equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System allow
you to lock and unlock the doors/liftgate with the door/liftgate request switches
(without taking the key out of your purse or pocket).
Vehicles equipped with the Keyless Entry System do not have request switches
on the doors/liftgate. To lock and unlock the doors/liftgate, the corresponding
transmitter button must be pushed.
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ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS)
Vehicle Starting:
Your vehicle is equipped with SKYACTIV combustion technology. This
technology includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up System) for optimal
emission performance during cold starting conditions.
Cold Start (e.g., First start of the day on cold mornings):
Depress the brake (Automatic Trans.) or clutch (Manual Trans.), when the
key indicator light turns green
push the START/STOP button.
What you will notice: On start-up, the engine speed and sound are
higher (1500 RPM) for 30 seconds to 1 minute to quickly bring the catalyst
to efficient operating temperature. The RPM will reduce to idle once the
temperature is achieved. This is normal engine operation under cold
start conditions.
NOTE:
Yo u can drive the vehicle during AWS activation, no need to wait.
Normal Start
(Emission components within optimal temperature range):
Depress the brake (Automatic Trans.) or clutch (Manual Trans.), when the
key indicator light turns green
push the START/STOP button.
Key
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP button, while
pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
• Shut the engine OFF by placing the vehicle in Park, then push the
S TA R T/ S TO P b u t t o n .
• Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP button
once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
• To turn the ignition to the ON position, push the START/STOP
button twice without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
The key indicator light
in the instrument cluster will show GREEN
(engine ready to start) when the key is detected and the clutch pedal (M/ T)
or the brake pedal (A / T) is pushed. If the KEY warning light illuminates
RED , or the START/STOP button indicator light flashes AMBER , this
could indicate a problem with the engine starting system and the inability
to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle
inspecte d at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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FRONT SEAT WARMER
The driver and front passenger seats can be warmed by pushing the
applicable seat warmer button while the ignition is ON.
Seat temperature increases with the number of illuminated indicator lights
(0-OFF, 1-Low, 2-Mid, 3-High).
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Seats
Seatback Knob
FOLDING SECOND-ROW SEATS
1 Support the seatback with your hand.
2 Push the rear seatback knob down (red indicator is visible when seat
is in the unlocked position).
3 Bring the seatback forward. Low
High
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Customize the following vehicle functions
using the audio SETUP button:• Door Locks
• Lighting Control
• Wiper Control
PERSONALIZATION FEATURES
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UNIT CHANGE
The outside temperature unit can be switched between Celsius and
Fahrenheit using the following procedure:
1 With the ignition switched OFF, push and hold the INFO button on the
steering wheel. Continue holding the INFO button for 5 seconds or
longer while switching the ignition ON.
2 Release the INFO button when the outside
temperature display flashes.
3 Push the up
or down part of the INFO
switch to change the outside temperature
unit to Celsius or Fahrenheit.
4 Push and hold the INFO button until the
outside temperature display stops flashing.
SETTING YOUR CLOCK
• Push the H button to set the hour.
• Push the M button to set the minutes.
Push the :00 button to reset clock to
nearest hour.
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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
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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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Wipers
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WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers
on or off. Rotate inne r ring away from you (clockwise) for more sensitivity
(requires less rain to turn wipers on) and toward you (counterclockwise)
for less sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on).
Pull lever
to dispense
windshield
washer fluid
Less sensitive More sensitive
1
2
3HILO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
(Hatchback)
INT: Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
:
Washer/wip er
(hold as desired)
CAUTION:
If the ignition is ON, turn the AUTO wipers OFF when going
through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO wipers will have INT wipers. Set
the lever to INT and choose an interval timing by rotating the ring between fast
and slow.
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Transmission
MANUAL SHIFT MODE
The Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission
by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when
more control is desired.
To Use
Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift the lever
from D to M. To Shift Up
To A Higher Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
back (+) once. To Shift Down
To A Lower Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
forward (-) once.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must
depress the brake pedal
and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition
must be switched ON).
Indicates the shift lever
can be shifted freely
into any position.
Indicates that you must
hold in the lock-release
button to shif t.
Lock-Release Button
NOTE: Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle.
Lower
Gear
Higher
Gear
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Headlights (cont’d from pg.13)
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With AFS
Without AFS
NOTE:
• With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the
headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
• The system will need to be reset if the vehicle battery has been disconnected
or the system fuse has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for
easy to follow resetting instructions.
ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) (if equipped)
The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the
headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of
the steering wheel.
The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while cornering, and
only works when the vehicle is moving.
Push AFS OFF to turn
system off or on. When off,
AFS OFF illuminates in the
instrument panel.
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