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Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-51
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 4-10
Cruise control switch ............................................................................ page 4-121, 4-145
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 4-14
Push button start .................................................................................................. page 4-2
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 4-70
Steering shift switches ....................................................................................... page 4-52
Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-29
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 6-24
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-27
Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-20
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine .................................... 4-2
Ignition Switch .................................... 4-2
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Turning the Engine Off ....................... 4-8
Instrument Cluster and Display ........... 4-10
Meters and Gauges ............................ 4-10
Active Driving Display ..................... 4-20
Warning/Indicator Lights .................. 4-22
Transaxle ................................................ 4-47
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47
Automatic Transaxle Controls .......... 4-49
Switches and Controls ........................... 4-58
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
Fog Lights
í...................................... 4-63
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-63
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........ 4-64
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-68
Horn .................................................. 4-69
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
í............................................ 4-70
Brake ...................................................... 4-74
Brake System .................................... 4-74
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-78
ABS/TCS/DSC ....................................... 4-80
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-80
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-81
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-82
i-ELOOP ................................................. 4-84
i-ELOOP
í........................................ 4-84Fuel Economy Monitor ......................... 4-87
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-87
Drive Selection ....................................... 4-90
Drive Selection
í............................... 4-90
Power Steering ....................................... 4-91
Power Steering .................................. 4-91
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................... 4-92
i-ACTIVSENSE
í............................. 4-92
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)í... 4-94
High Beam Control System (HBC)í... 4-95
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
í......................................... 4-98
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
í.......................................... 4-104
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
í......................................... 4-109
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)í... 4-112
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
í....................................... 4-117
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
í......................................... 4-127
Smart Brake Support (SBS)í......... 4-132
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)í... 4-135
Radar Sensor (Front)í.................... 4-138
Laser Sensor (Front)í..................... 4-141
Radar Sensors (Rear)í................... 4-143
Cruise Control ..................................... 4-145
Cruise Control
í.............................. 4-145
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 4-149
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-149
Rear View Monitor .............................. 4-153
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 4-153
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Meters and Gauges
Type A
Type B
Speedometer ....................................................................................................... page 4-11
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 4-11
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 4-12
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 4-13
Dashboard Illumination ..................................................................................... page 4-14
Outside Temperature Display ............................................................................. page 4-14
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display (Type A instrument cluster) ............ page 4-15
Maintenance Monitor (Type A instrument cluster) ............................................ page 4-15
Trip Computer and INFO Switch ...................................................................... page 4-16
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(Vehicles with type A audio)
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit
using the following procedure.
1. Press the INFO button with the ignition
switched off and continue pressing the
INFO button for 5 seconds or longer
while switching the ignition ON. The
outside temperature display flashes.
2. Press the up
or downpart of the
INFO switch to change the outside
temperature unit.
3. Press and hold the INFO button for 3
seconds or longer while the outside
temperature display is flashing. The
outside temperature display
illuminates.
qCruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display (Type A instrument cluster)
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
qMaintenance Monitor (Type A
instrument cluster)
The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
lScheduled Maintenance
lTire RotationlOil Change
For the setting method and indications for
the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-20.
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the vehicle is
being driven.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
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NOTElIf any of the INFO switches (up, down
, or INFO button) is pressed while a
message is displayed, it will no longer be
displayed the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
lAfter the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance period
will be displayed when the remaining
distance or time to the next maintenance
period approaches 0 (displays when engine
is started).
lIf there are multiple messages, they are
displayed according to their order.
lIf OFF is set for Messages, messages are
not displayed.
qTrip Computer and INFO Switch
The following information can be selected
by pressing the up
or downpart of
the INFO switch with the ignition
switched ON.
lApproximate distance you can travel
on the available fuel
lAverage fuel economylCurrent fuel economylAverage vehicle speedlLane departure warning system
(LDWS) display (Type A instrument
cluster)
í
lMazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
display (Type A instrument cluster)í
lDistance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) display (Type A instrument
cluster)
í
lWarning (Type A instrument cluster)
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
Type A
Type B
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Refer to Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) on page 4-98.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
display (Type A instrument cluster)í
Information regarding the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) is displayed.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-117.
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) display (Type A instrument
cluster)í
Information regarding the Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS) is
displayed.Refer to Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) on page 4-109.
Warning (Display Indication) (Type A
instrument cluster)
A message is displayed to notify the user
of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
Check the indicated message.
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The active driving display indicates the following information:lMazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-117.
lLane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-98.
lSmart Brake Support (SBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-132.
lSmart City Brake Support (SCBS) Operation Conditions
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-127.
lDistance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-109.
lVehicle Speed Setting Using Cruise Control
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-145.
lTurn-by-Turn (TBT) (Direction and Distance) and Lane GuidancelVehicle Speed
Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be performed on the center
display (Type B audio).
1. Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
lHeight:Active driving display positionlBrightness Control:Method for adjusting screen brightness (Automatically/Manually)lCalibration:Brightness initialization setting (when selecting automatic adjustment)lBrightness:Brightness adjustment (when selecting manual adjustment)lNavigation:On/OfflActive Driving Display:On/OfflReset
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-44
Security Indicator Light 4-44
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator
Light (Green)4-45
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-45
Select Mode Indication 4-44
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indication 4-45
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-46
LED Headlight Warning Light 4-46
qType B
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-29
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