
7–35
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a
continuous beep sound will be heard when
the driver's door is opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto
headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-36) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-
on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-12.
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35
minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy
and this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-12.
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been canceled.
The beep sounds
continuously while
driving The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is operating,
the beep sounds and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC)
warning light (amber)
in the instrument cluster
flashes. A malfunction in
the system may be
indicated. Have your
vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Collision warning*
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the display.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or flashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-20.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
NOTE
During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed above are granted.
WARNING
Change or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the use's authority to operate the equipment.
HomeLink Wireless Control System
CAUTION
HomeLink has been tested and complies with FCC and Industry Canada rules. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the device.
NOTE
FCC ID: NZLMOBHL4
CANADA:4112A-MOBHL4
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject\
to the following
two conditions:
1- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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9–14
Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Vehicle
Power door locks
(page 3-16) Changes the auto lock/unlock
function setting for all the doors
according to the vehicle speed, the
vehicle power supply condition, and
the selector lever position. Lock: When
Driving
Unlock: IGN Off Lock: Out of Park
Unlock: In Park/
Lock: Shifting Out of Park/
Lock: When Driving Unlock: IGN Off/
Lock: When Driving/ Off A
D
Keyless entry system (page 3-3) The method for unlocking the doors
using the transmitter can be changed.
Driver's:
Once, All
Doors: Twice All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once, All Doors: Twice A
EThe time required for the doors to relock automatically after unlocking
with the transmitter can be changed. 60 seconds90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A
—
Advanced keyless entry system (page 3-9) The method for unlocking the doors
using the request switch/transmitter
can be changed.
Driver's:
Once, All
Doors: Twice All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once, All Doors: Twice A
E,
F
The volume of the answer-back beep during advanced keyless entry
system operation can be changed. MediumHigh/
Medium/ Low/Off A
F
The function to automatically lock the doors when leaving the vehicle
while carrying the key can be
changed. Off
On/OffA—
The time required for the doors to relock automatically after unlocking
with the request switch/transmitter
can be changed. 60 seconds
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A
—
Illuminated entry system (page 5-136) Time until interior lights turn off
after closing door
15 seconds60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds A
—Time until interior lights turn off automatically when any door is not
closed completely 30 minutes60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes A
—
Auto-wiper control (page 4-47) Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off*4A—
Daytime running lights (page 4-45) Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off——
Auto headlight off *5
(page 4-40) Time until headlights turn off
30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off
*6
A —
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9–15
Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto-light control (page 4-40) Timing by which lights turn on
MediumHigh/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A
—
High Beam Control System (HBC) (page 4-77) Operational/non-operational
*1On
On/OffA—
Lights-on reminder*7
(page 7-35) Warning beep volume
OffHigh/Low/Off A—
Turn indicator (page 4-46) Beep volume
HighHigh/Low A—
Three-flash turn signal (page 4-47) Operational/non-operational
OnOn/OffA—
Active driving display (page 4-18) Setting can be changed so that the
Turn-by-Turn (TBT) of the Active
driving display is not displayed.
On
On/OffB—
System
Language Language indicated in display EnglishDepends on market*8A—
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in display °F or °C°F/°CA—
DistanceDistance unit indicated in display mi or kmmi/kmA—
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-69)
Ending display On/off OffOn/OffC—
Fuel economy resetting procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter reset
Off
On/OffC—
*1 Though these systems can be turned Of f, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends that these systems remain On.*2 For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type\
, the warning sound cannot be changed. The warning sound is only a beep.*3 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitorin g (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.*4 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.*5 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switc\
h position:
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off. At any position other than : Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.
*6 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.*7 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setti\
ng of auto headlight of f function set to Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-35.*8 Available only in display from the center display.
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