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Wipers
CAUTION: If the ignition is ON, turn the AUTO wipers OFF when going
through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO: (if equipped) 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).
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.
Pull lever
to dispense
windshield
washer fluid
1
2
3HI LO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
(Hatchback)
INT: Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
:
Washer/wip er
(hold as desired)
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Headlights (cont’d from pg. 23)
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.
With AFS
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To turn HBC on:
1 Turn the
headlight
switch to the
AUTO position.
2 Push the
headlight
lever forward
to the High
Beam position.
When the HBC system is on, the HBC indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate (
GREEN). The High Beam indicator light will turn on
(BLUE) when the HBC system switches to high beam and will turn off when
the HBC system switches to low beam.
HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped)
With HBC, the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds above
18 mph (30 km/h) when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle
or approaching in the opposite direction.
The HBC system switches to low beam when:
• You are approaching a vehicle or a vehicle is approaching in
the opposite direction.
• Driving on roads lined with street lights or well-lit cities and towns.
• At speeds lower than 12 mph (20 km/h).
High Beam Control
AUTO
FORWARD
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Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect)
AUDIO OPERATION
The following icons are displayed on the screen:
SOURCES
: Displays Audio menu
to change audio source (FM / AM
/ XM / Aha / Pandora / Stitcher /
Bluetooth / USB / CD / AUX).
AUTO MEMORY:
Displays a
list of 10 strongest radio stations.
Because station strength
changes as you drive, select
Update Station List icon to
re-scan for strong stations.
FAVORITES:
Displays list of
your favorite AM, FM, and XM
radio stations.
HD RADIO:
Switches HD Radio
On /O f f.
SCAN:
Scans radio stations or
songs (scanning stops at each one
for 5 seconds). Select again to stop.
TUNER:
Displays manual radio tuner.
TAG :
Saves artist and title
and sends them to your Apple
device (for Apple devices
with USB use only).
SEEK PREVIOUS/NEXT:
Selects previous or next
receivable radio station or song.
Press and hold to change radio
station continually.
SETTINGS:
Adjusts the audio
quality level (bass, treble, etc.).
The following icons are displayed
on the CD screen only:
TRACK LIST
: Displays the track
list of the CD.
R E P E AT
: Repeats the current
song. Select again to stop.
SHUFFLE
: Plays the songs on
the CD in random order. Select
again to stop.
P L AY/ PAU S E
: Plays and Pauses
the CD.
NOTE:• New Mazda
vehicles equipped
with SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio will
receive an introductory subscription with a limited term trial offer to over 150
channels of SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Enjoy commercial-free music, plus
sports, news, entertainment, and ever y premium channel in your vehicle. Call 877-447-0011 to activate. See the
Owner’s Manual and/or dealer for details.
• In order to use Aha, Pandora and
Stitcher as audio sources, the App must be installed on your phone. These Apps
stream music using your data plan and listening to them counts towards your
monthly cellular data usage.
Playing Bluetooth® (BT) Audio
1 Make sure BT audio device is paired to
your vehicle (pp 13-14).
2 Turn on BT audio device.
3 Select Bluetooth from Sources.
See your Owner’s Manual for further information on:
· Pandora · Aha · Stitcher
BLUETOOTH® AUDIO
Bluetooth® enabled phones and audio players
provide an opportunity to play music through the
audio system with no wires attached.
Some phone models do not support all features.
Go to http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com
or contact (800) 430-0153 for further assistance or to report a phone /MP3 device concern.
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AUDIO OPERATION USING VOICE
Audio operation and media selection
can be done using voice. Push the
“TALK” button on the steering wheel, wait for a beep, then say a command in
a clear, natural voice (not too fast or too slow). Some common commands are listed below.
Play (and any of the following):
AM, FM, XM, CD, Bluetooth, Aha, Pandora, Stitcher, USB, AUX
Play or Resume / Pause or
Stop / Next or Previous
Play (and any of the following):
Song, Playlist ,
Artist , Album
, Genre , Folder
Tune to Station
Tune to Channel Number (XM)
HD RADIO
HD radio has a special
receiver which allows it to
receive digital broadcasts (where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it already receives. Digital broadcasts have better
sound quality than analog broadcasts as digital
broadcasts provide free,
crystal clear audio.
When the HD radio button is ON (red), there could be
a noticeable difference in sound quality and volume when a change from digital to analog signals occurs.
If the sound quality and
volume becomes noticeably
diminished or cuts off, select the HD button to turn OFF HD radio (not red).
Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect)
GRACENOTE
The Gracenote media database is used to improve voice recognition of artist and album names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the
voice recognition, install the most recent database.
1 Load the Gracenote update on a memory stick
from www.MazdaUSA.com/USB. Insert the
memory stick into the USB port.
2 Go to System Settings in the infotainment system.
3 Select Music Database Update.
NOTE: To use BT audio, make sure the musical
icon is displayed by going to Bluetooth in Device
settings. Some Bluetooth® audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the icon is displayed.
NOTE: Push the TALK button and say “Help” at any time to hear a list of
available commands.
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NOTE: You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)
mini stereo plug (available as a Genuine Mazda accessory) to
connect your portable audio player into the AUX jack.
I M P O R TA N T: • Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest level before
distortion starts, then use the vehicle’s audio system to adjust the volume.
• Unplug any device from the USB port and accessory socket before turning off
the vehicle. Leaving devices plugged in can drain the battery and cause issues
during the Bluetooth pairing process at startup. Wait about 15 seconds after
starting the vehicle before plugging anything into the USB port.
1 Locate the USB port or AUX jack.
2 Connect the device plug into the portable audio player and into the
USB port or AUX jack.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 • Audio Controls (without Mazda Connect): Push the MEDIA
button on the audio unit to switch to the AUX or USB mode.
• Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect): Select AUX or USB from
the Sources menu.
5 • USB Port: Use the vehicle’s audio system or steering wheel controls
to control the connected USB device.
• AUX Jack: Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER
INTEGRATION USING THE
USB PORT OR AUX JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port
and auxiliary AUX jack, conveniently located
below the climate controls (without CD
player) or in the center console (with CD player), that allows you to\
play your
iPod, USB device, or portable audio player through the vehicle’s audio system.
The center console is useful for storing your personal media/phone devic\
es.
Learn the system when parked and do not let it distract you while driving.
12 VOLT ACCESSORY SOCKETS
The accessory socket in the dash is on with ignition on and the accessor\
y socket
in the center console is always on.
Audio USB and AUX Inputs
NOTE: When using a USB memory stick, the system plays the first audio file when
restarting the vehicle. It does not start where it left off when turning off the engine.
NOTE: When using the accessory socket in the center console, make sure to
disconnect any device from it when turning off the ignition, otherwise the vehicle’s
battery could go dead.
(without CD player) (with CD player)
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NOTE: A/C indicator
will illuminate when
AUTO ON is active.
The air conditioning
cycles on/off as
necessary to maintain
the set temperature.
The A /C may operate
even while heating
is desired - this is
to prevent excess
humidity and
fogging while the
system operates.
Automatic Climate Control
DRIVER TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
Push to defrost
the rear window.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:
Dashboard vents
Dashboard
and floor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
floor vents
Push to defrost
the windshield.
Push to
manually turn
air conditioning
on or off.
NOTE: Automatic
temperature control
always works even
if the AUTO indicator
turns off by changing
the fan speed or
airflow mode.
Fan Control
• Push the fan (+) and (-)
buttons to select the
desired fan speed.
• Push OFF to turn climate
control system off.
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling.
Push for fresh
air circulation.
AUTO ON: Push dial
to turn automatic air
conditioning system
on (AUTO ON and A /C
indicator on). The airflow
mode, fan speed and
air conditioning will be
automatically controlled
in accordance with the
set temperature.
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Instrument Cluster (Type A)
SPEED UNIT SELECTOR3
Lane Departure Warning
System On (
AMBER)/
Lane Detected ( GREEN) (p. 20)
AFS
OFF
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) OFF (p. 26)
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
BSM OFF
BSM OFF (Blind Spot
Monitoring)
( p. 21)
OFF Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) Off Indicator Light SPORT Mode On (p. 39)
Lights On (Exterior)
High Beam Control On
Headlight High Beams On
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Check Engine Light
Seat Belt Unbuckled/
Malfunction
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light (p. 7) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator Light
On ( AMBER )/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On ( GREEN)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Warning Light On ( AMBER)
Set Indicator ( GREEN)
( p p . 17-18 )
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Shift Position Indicator Light
Security Indicator Light
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW ) and Smart City Brake
System (SCBS)
Flashing red: FOW and SCBS are operating.
Amber: FOW and/or SCBS malfunction.
FOW and SCBS are turned of f.
TPMS NOTE:
Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude may cause tire pressures to
change and turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, see p. 7.
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The outside temperature unit can
be switched between °C and °F
using System Settings in the
infotainment system.
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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