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Key
Auxiliary Key Release
Auxiliary Key
Key (Rear)
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
 •  Start the engine by pushing the start knob in and turning it  
(like a normal key) while depressing the brake pedal.
 •  Shut the engine OFF by turning the start knob to the ACC position 
and then pushing in and turning to the OFF position.
 •   The  indicator light will show green when the advanced key is 
detected. If the  indicator light flashes green, the advanced key 
transmitter battery power is low.
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
 •  This system allows you to lock and  
unlock the doors, open the liftgate and 
even start the engine without taking 
the key out of your pocket or purse.
While Carrying the Advanced Key
 •  Unlock the driver’s door by pushing 
the driver’s door request switch once.
 •  Unlock all doors and the liftgate  
by pushing the driver’s door request 
switch twice or by pushing the 
passenger’s door request switch 
or the liftgate request switch.
 •  Lock all doors and the liftgate  
by pushing the driver’s door or 
passenger door request switch or 
liftgate request switch once.
 •  Open the front windows and moon 
roof  by pushing the unlock button on the 
advanced key and then quickly pushing 
again and holding; release to stop.
 •  Close front windows and moon roof  
by pushing and holding the driver’s 
door request switch; release to stop.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens 
the power windows and moon roof.
Release Button
  • Push to extend key. • Push & fold to retract key.
Lock
  •   Push once to lock all 
doors and liftgate.
 •  Push twice (within five   
seconds) for horn sound   
verification that all doors   
are locked.
Unlock
   •   Push once to unlock 
driver’s doors.
 •  Push twice (within three 
seconds) to unlock all 
doors and liftgate.
 •  Push twice and hold 
to open front windows 
and moon roof.
Panic Alarm
   •  Push for one second or 
more to activate alarm.
 •  Push Lock, Unlock, or   
Panic Alarm to turn   
alarm of f.
Liftgate Request Switch
With the Auxiliary Key…
 1  To start engine, remove the 
Start knob cover by squeezing 
both release buttons and 
pulling the cover off. 
 2  Push the key release to 
remove the auxiliary key.
 3   Insert the auxiliary key into the key cylinder and turn 
it to start the engine.
Liftgate
Panic Alarm
Lock
Unlock
Advanced Key
Retractable Key
Release Buttons
 NOTE: The RED  Key Indicator Light may illuminate if either advance key or 
keyless entry key is placed in the cup holder. The cup holder is a dead zone for 
transmitter reception.
Door Request Switch
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To Program the Driver’s Seat Position and Outside Mirror Angle
   1 Park the vehicle.
   2   Adjust the seat to the desired position using the slide/tilt and  
recline switches.
   3   Adjust the outside mirror angles.
   4   Push the memory seat SET  button followed by one of the programming 
buttons (1-3) until a beep is heard. Programming is now complete. 
Program the remaining two buttons as desired.
To Program the Driver’s Seat Position and Outside Mirror Angle 
with Advanced key/Retractable type key
   1 Adjust the seat and outside mirror angle to the desired positions.
   2 Switch the ignition off.
   3   Push  the SET  button next to the programming buttons and then the 
unlock button on the advanced key/retractable type key you want to 
program within about 5 seconds. A beep sound is heard when the 
operation is completed.
NOTE: 
When the driver's door is unlocked using a programmed advanced key/ 
retractable type key, the seat and outside mirror angles will move to their programmed 
positions if the driver's door is opened within about 40 seconds. A beep sound is  
heard after the adjustment to the programmed positions is completed.
To Move the Seat and Outside Mirrors to a Programmed Position
   1 Shift the selector lever to the P position.
   2   Push the programming button (1-3) that you selected when 
programming your seat position.
Seats
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED SEAT WITH MEMORY  
Slide/Tilt Switch
Seat can be moved back 
and forth, raised, lowered,   
or tilted with this control.
Lumbar Switch
Push forward or backward to increase or 
decrease lumbar support.
Recline Switch
Push forward or backward 
to adjust seatback angle.
Memor y Seat Switch   1 Open liftgate.
   2   Lower head restraints.
   3   Pull each strap on the rear of  
the seat while pushing the left   
and right seat forward to lay flat.
To Return to the Original Position
 Pull the strap to return the seatback to the original position.
SPLIT FOLDING THIRD-ROW SEAT
To create a flat luggage compartment   
space, fold the seatbacks forward.
Third-row seat 
access lever 
Seatback folding 
lever
Straps
NOTE: The third row seats are equipped with foldable head 
restraints. To fold the head restraint, pull the strap on the back 
of the head restraint and fold the head restraint downward. To 
return the head restraint to its upright position, lift it upward.
Strap
SECOND ROW SEATBACK RECLINE
To recline the seatback, lean forward slightly while folding lever.   
Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
FOLDING THE SECOND-ROW SEATS
   1 Unfasten the lap portion of the center-rear seat belt. 
   2 Slide seat all the way back toward rear of vehicle. 
   3 Lower head restraints. 
   4 Pull the seatback folding lever and fold the seatback forward.
THIRD-ROW SEAT ACCESS
 •  Pull the third-row seat access lever on the  
side of the second-row seatback to fold   
and slide the seat forward to access   
third-row seating. 
 •  Return the second-row seatback to the  
normal upright position by pulling up on   
the seatback until it locks into place. 
 •  Slide the second-row seat forward or back  
for proper legroom using the lever under   
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Driver’s View (shown with optional Navigation System)
1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and seat 
belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the weight in the seat is 
less than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats in 
appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
BLUETOOTH®  
HANDS-FREE   
( P P.  2 5 - 2 6 ) 
AUDIO   
( P P.  1 9 - 2 0 )
PARKING 
SENSOR 
SYSTEM  
( P.  1 5 )
HEADLIGHT 
LEVELING 
( P.  9 )
POWER 
L I F T G AT E   SWITCH  
( P.  1 6 )
TRACTION 
CONTROL 
SYSTEM  (TCS)
BLIND SPOT 
MONITORING  (BSM)  
( P.  1 3 ) 
NAVIGATION SYSTEM   
SD CARD   
( P.  2 3 )
INFORMATION  D I S P L AY   
( P.  2 9 )
C L I M AT E 
CONTROL
   
( P P.  17-1 8 )
LIGHTING/  
TURN SIGNALS
( P.  9 )
HOOD   
RELEASE ACCESSORY 
SOCKET
TIL
T/TELESCOPING 
STEERING WHEEL  LEVER  (behind 
steering wheel)
HAZARD 
WARNING
S E AT    
WARMERS   
( P.  1 8 )
PASSENGER   
AIRBAG OFF  INDICATOR
1CLOCK 
SETTING
NAVIGATION/  AUDIO   
(PP. 19-20, 23-24)
WIPER/ 
WASHER  
( P.  1 0 ) 
CRUISE CONTROL/ 
NAVIGATION VOICE  RECOGNITION   
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Instrument Cluster
 Low Fuel Level
  KEY Warning Light (RED ) (p. 2) Advanced key not detected   
or transmitter batter y is dead.
  KEY Indicator L ight (GREEN ) On: Advanced key detected;   
engine is ready to start.   
Flashing: Advanced key batter y is low.
  Check Fuel Cap 
  ABS (Antilock Brake   
System) Malfunction
  Lights On (Exterior)  
  Tire Pressure  
Monitoring System   
(TPMS
) Warning Light On/ Warning Beep: Low tire   
pressure in one or more tires.   
Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
TCS OFF
 
 TCS OFF   
(Traction Control System)
  Charging System Malfunction
   Powertrain Malfunction/
Reduced Power
BSM OFF
 
 BSM OFF  
(Blind Spot Monitoring) ( p. 13)
  Check Engine Light
  Brake Warning Light  Parking brake on/low brake   
fluid/malfunction
  Turn Signals/Hazard  
Warning Indicator Lights
  Automatic Transmission 
Malfunction
  Shift Position Indicator Light
  Headlight High Beams On (p. 9)
  Traction Control System 
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability 
Control (DSC)/Roll   
Stability Control (RSC) 
 On: TCS/DSC malfunction  
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
  Air Bag/Front Seat Belt 
Pretensioner System 
Malfunction
  Low Engine Oil Pressure
  Security Indicator Light
  Door/Liftgate Ajar
4WD
 
 4WD  On: System is not normal; dealer 
inspection required.  
Flashing: Differential oil temperature 
is high; dealer inspection required.
  Seat Belt   
Unbuckled/Malfunction
  Cruise Main Indicator   
Light On (AMBER)/  
Cruise Set Indicator   
Light On (
GREEN)
  Low Washer Fluid Level
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. TAC H O M E T E R
FUEL GAUGE
 
SPEEDOMETERTRIP METER  
SELECTOR2INSTRUMENT   
CLUSTER DIMMER1ENGINE COOLANT 
TEMPERATURE GAUGEODOMETER/  
TRIP METERSHIFT LEVER   
POSITION INDICATOR
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
1  If the instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations do not dim when tur ning  
on the headlights, push the Instrument Cluster Dimmer knob.
2 • Push to toggle between trip meter A & B. • When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zer o.
The instrument cluster has a dimmer function that 
can be cancelled to make the illumination brighter 
during the day when the headlights are on.  
If the illumination is too dim during the day, 
press the knob, or if the illumination does 
not dim when turning on the headlights  
at night, press the knob.  
When dimmed, rotate the 
knob to adjust the brightness 
of the illumination.
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Lights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVERWINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
Pull  
to Flash   
High  BeamsPush for 
 
High Beams
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers 
on or off. Rotate inner 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).
AUTO:  The light sensor   
automatically determines 
when to turn the headlights   
on or off.
:  Turns tail, parking, dashboard,   
and headlights on.
:  Turns fog lights 
on only when 
headlights 
are on.:  Turns tail, 
parking, and 
dashboard 
lights on.
   NOTE: Vehicles not e quipped 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.
HEADLIGHT LEVELING
Adjust headlight 
angle with headlight 
leveling switch 
depending on vehicle 
passengers & load 
(example: Driver only 
= 0, Driver + Passengers = 1 or 
2, etc.). Refer to your Owner’s 
Manual for complete details.
Pull lever to dispense 
windshield washer fluid
1
2
3HI LOAUTO
OFF
MIST
Rear Window 
 
Wiper/Washer 
INT: Intermittent
ON:  Normal speed
 : W ashe r/w ip e r
  (hold as desired)
CAUTION: When the ignition is ON, turn the AUTO wipers OFF when 
going through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
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Mirrors
POWER MIRRORS WITH REVERSE TILT DOWN FUNCTION*
When the ignition is switched ON 
and the selector lever is shifted to 
the R position, the outside mirrors tilt 
downward to facilitate the view of the 
lower area on each side of the vehicle.
   1   Switch the left/right power 
door mirror selector switch 
to the left or right side.
   2   Shift the selector lever 
to the R position while 
pressing the brake pedal. 
The outside mirrors tilt 
downward automatically.
Power Door 
Mirror Selector 
Switch
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK® 
Auto-Dimming  
Indicator LightAuto-Dimming   
On
HomeLinkRear 
Light   
SensorAuto-Dimming   
Off
HomeLink®
 •  This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three 
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes   
and other radio frequency devices.
 • Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
NOTE: If the left/right power outside mirror selector switch is in the center 
position, or the selector lever is shifted to a position other than the R position, the 
outside mirrors return to their on-road position automatically. The door mirrors 
return to their on-road position automatically even when the ignition is switched 
from ON to OFF.
NOTE: In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a 
front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear 
mirror light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly.
NOTE: Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and 
Homelink or Auto-Dimming Mirror with Rearview Camera is available at your   
Mazda dealer.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
 •  Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror to reduce 
headlight glare from vehicles behind you. 
 •  Auto-dimming is activated every time the vehicle is started.
On       Off
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Blind Spot Monitoring
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped)
The RCTA is designed to alert the driver of oncoming traffic when 
backing out of a parking spot. RCTA is active when your vehicle is in 
reverse and your vehicle speed is 0 to 8 mph (13 km/h).
When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 to 18 mph (5 to 30 km/h) 
(vehicle/motorcycle), RCTA will notify the driver with indicators and sound:
 • Rear View Monitor and outside mirror flashing indications.
 • Beep sound (same as BSM).
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Object Detected Object Detected
WARNING: RCTA is only a supplementary system to help aid when backing up , 
however  R C TA has limitations. The system does not detect all vehicles. Do not 
rely solely on the R C TA . Relying solely on the R C TA  may cause an unexpected 
accident resulting in serious injury.  Always back up slowly.
Rear View Monitor
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM (if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver 
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
 •  If your vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning 
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
 •  If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM  
warning light, the system will also warn you with a beeping sound and 
warning light flash.
 •  BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.  
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too 
dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean. 
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over 
your shoulder before changing lanes:  
• The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings,   but is not a complete substitute. • The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers. • Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the   vehicle’s surroundings. • The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about   20 mph (32 km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light and sound indicators. 
To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash. 
The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster when the BSM 
system is off. The BSM system will automatically turn on the next time the 
vehicle is started.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert