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Laser sensor radiation data
Maximum average power:45 mW
Pulse duration:33 ns
Wavelength:905 nm
Divergence angle (horizontal×vertical):28 degrees×12 degrees
NOTE
lIn the following cases, the laser sensor (front) cannot detect vehicles ahead correctly, and each
system may be unable to operate normally.
lThe windshield is dirty.lElongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser sensor
(front).
lExhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from manholes and
grating, and water splashed into the air.
lIf there are recognizable cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris on the windshield,
always have the windshield replaced. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for replacement.
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Rear View Monitorí
The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when reversing.
WARNING
Always drive carefully confirming the safety of the rear and the surrounding
conditions by looking directly with your eyes:
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it may cause an
accident or a collision with an object. The rear view monitor is only a visual assist
device when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen may be different from
the actual conditions.
CAUTION
ØDo not use the rear view monitor under the following conditions: Using the rear
view monitor under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in
injury or vehicle damage or both.
ØIcy or snow-covered roads.
ØTire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
ØThe trunk lid is not fully closed.
ØThe vehicle is on a road incline.
ØWhen the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the screen and
may be dimmer than usual, which could cause difficulty in confirming the
surrounding conditions of the vehicle. Always drive carefully confirming the safety
of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes.
ØDo not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may
deviate.
ØDo not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof.
ØThe camera cover is made of plastic. Do not apply degreasing agents, organic
solvents, wax, or glass coating agents to the camera cover. If any are spilled on
the cover, wipe off with a soft cloth immediately.
ØDo not rub the cover excessively, or polish it using an abrasive compound or a
hard brush. The cover may be damaged affecting the image.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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Tutorial
The tutorial explains how to use
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free. To activate the
tutorial, do the following:
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2.Say:[Beep]“Tutorial”
3. Follow the prompts to receive the
appropriate voice guidance
instructions.
Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Help”or“Go Back”are commands
which can be used at anytime during
voice recognition.
Help function use
The help function informs the user of all
the available voice commands under the
current conditions.
1.Say:[Beep]“Help”
2. Follow the prompts to receive the
appropriate voice guidance
instructions.
Returning to previous operation
This command is for returning to the
previous operation while in the voice
recognition mode.
Say:[Beep]“Go Back”
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
lThe voice recognition cannot be
performed while voice guidance or
the beep sound is operating. Wait
until the voice guidance or the beep
sound is finished before saying your
commands.
lDialects or different wording other than
Hands-Free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
lIt is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
lDo not speak too slow or too loud.lSpeak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
lClose the windows and/or the
moonroofto reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle, or turn down the
airflow of the air-conditioning system
while Bluetooth
®Hands-Free is being
used.
lMake sure the vents are not directing
air up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Voice Recognition Learning Function
(Speaker Enrollment) (Type A) on page 5-84.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-124.
qSecurity Setting (Type A)
If a passcode is set, the system cannot be
activated unless the passcode is input.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
Passcode setting
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2.Say:[Beep]“Setup”
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lSpeak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
lDialects or different wording other than
Hands-Free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
lIt is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
lClose the windows and/or the
moonroof to reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle, or turn down the
airflow of the air-conditioning system
while Bluetooth
®Hands-Free is being
used.
lMake sure the vents are not directing
air up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-124.
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
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Fuse block (Left side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
1 P.SEAT D 30 A Power seat
í
2 P.WINDOW3 30 A Power windowsí
3 R.OUTLET3 15 A―
4 P.WINDOW2 25 A Power windows
5 SRS2/ESCL 15 A―
6 D.LOCK 25 A Power door locks
7 SEAT WARM 20 A Seat warmer
í
8 SUNROOF 10 A Moonroofí
9 F.OUTLET 15 A Accessory sockets
10 MIRROR 7.5 A Power control mirror
11 R.OUTLET1 15 A―
12―― ―
13―― ―
14―― ―
15―― ―
16―― ―
17 M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defogger
í
18 R.SEAT W 20 A Seat warmerí
19 R.SHADE 7.5 A―
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íSome models.
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Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according to
the instructions in this section. These
steps should be taken immediately after
you find water marks on your vehicle's
finish.
Paint Chipping
Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown
in the air by another vehicle's tires hits
your vehicle.
How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of
having your paint chipped by flying
gravel.
NOTE
lThe paint chipping zone varies with the
speed of the vehicle. For example, when
traveling at 90 km/h (56 mph), the paint
chipping zone is 50 m (164 ft).
lIn low temperatures a vehicle's finish
hardens. This increases the chance of paint
chipping.
lChipped paint can lead to rust forming on
your Mazda. Before this happens, repair the
damage by using Mazda touch-up paint
according to the instructions in this section.
Failure to repair the affected area could
lead to serious rusting and expensive
repairs.
Followalllabel and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
qMaintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
ØWhen the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the wipers may
move automatically in the
following cases:
ØIf the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with
a cloth.
ØIf the windshield is struck with
a hand or other object from
either outside or inside the
vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of
the windshield when the wiper
lever is in the AUTO position and
the ignition is switched ON as
fingers could be pinched or the
wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate
automatically.
If you are going to clean the
windshield, be sure the wipers are
turned off completely―this is
particularly important when
clearing ice and snow―when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running.
ØDo not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems
or damage to electrical parts.
ØWhen washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area
of the vehicle roof or the antenna.
Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the antenna.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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qGlossary of Terms
Tire Placard:A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and
the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN):A number on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of
manufacture.
Inflation Pressure:A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa:Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.
psi:Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar:The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE):Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit:The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire:Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire:Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire:Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.
Seating capacitymeans the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity
is described on the tire label.
Production options weightis the combination weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace,
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Rimis the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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I
Interior Care ...................................... 6-67
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing ..................................... 6-69
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Trim ............................................ 6-67
Cleaning the Window Interiors ... 6-70
Dashboard Precautions ............... 6-67
Interior Lights ................................. 5-128
Courtesy Lights ........................ 5-128
Map Lights ............................... 5-128
Overhead Lights ....................... 5-128
J
Jack ..................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14
K
Key Suspend Function ........................ 3-8
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-4
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ................... 3-8
Transmitter ................................... 3-5
L
Label Information ............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ............................................ 4-98
LDWS switch ........................... 4-101
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 4-63
Laser Sensor (Front) ....................... 4-141
Leaving Home Light System ............ 4-62
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 6-46
Specifications ............................... 9-6
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
L
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
M
Maintenance
Information .................................. 6-2
Scheduled ..................................... 6-4
Maintenance and Care ........................ 6-2
Maintenance Monitor ........................ 4-15
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47
Recommendations for shifting.... 4-48
Map Lights ...................................... 5-128
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) .......................................... 4-117
Close proximity warning .......... 4-120
Cruise control function ............. 4-124
Display indication .................... 4-120
Setting the system .................... 4-121
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings ............... 7-37
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/
Indicator Light (Green) ..................... 4-45
Meters and Gauges ........................... 4-10
Mirror Defogger ................................ 4-69
Mirrors
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-31
Moonroof .......................................... 3-36
O
Outside Temperature Display ............ 4-14
Overhead Console ........................... 5-133
Overhead Lights .............................. 5-128
Overheating ....................................... 7-18
Overloading ...................................... 3-47
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