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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
Warning/Indicator Lights .................. 4-20
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 Wiper and Washer ...... 4-68
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-69
Horn .................................................. 4-70
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
í............................................ 4-71
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
Fuel Economy Monitor ......................... 4-84
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-84Drive Selection ....................................... 4-86
Drive Selection (Automatic
Transaxle) ......................................... 4-86
AWD ....................................................... 4-87
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation... 4-87
Power Steering ....................................... 4-89
Power Steering .................................. 4-89
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................... 4-90
i-ACTIVSENSE
í............................. 4-90
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)í... 4-92
High Beam Control System (HBC)í... 4-93
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
í......................................... 4-96
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Systemí... 4-102
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
í......................................... 4-108
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)í... 4-111
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)í... 4-116
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)í... 4-126
Smart Brake Support (SBS)í......... 4-131
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)í... 4-134
Radar Sensor (Front)í.................... 4-137
Laser Sensor (Front)í..................... 4-140
Radar Sensors (Rear)í................... 4-142
Cruise Control ..................................... 4-144
Cruise Control
í.............................. 4-144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 4-148
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-148
Rear View Monitor .............................. 4-152
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 4-152
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ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-20).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to ON,
the sound of the fuel pump motor operating
near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your
physician if radio waves from the key
will affect the device.
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Start/Stop Engine
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qFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Type A
Full
Empty 1/4 Full
Type B
Full
Empty1/4 Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-20.
NOTE
lAfter refueling, it may require some time for
the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the
indicator may deviate while driving on a
slope or curve since the fuel moves in the
tank.
lThe display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to show
the remaining fuel level in greater detail.
lThe direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of
the vehicle.
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qDashboard Illumination
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlights and
Parking lights are turned on.
lWhen the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster's visibility is reduced due to glare
from surrounding brightness, cancel the
illumination dimmer and increase the
illumination intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate
the knob clockwise fully. You will hear a
beep sound and the illumination dimmer
will be canceled.NOTE
lThis symbol () indicates the knob to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
lIf the dashboard illumination knob is kept
at the illumination dimmer cancel position,
the instrument cluster will not dim when the
headlight switch is turned to the
or
position again. Rotate the dashboard
illumination knob counterclockwise to
activate the illumination dimmer.
qOutside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
Type A
Type B
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the outside
temperature display may differ from the actual
outside temperature depending on the
surroundings and vehicle conditions:
lSignificantly cold or hot temperatures.lSudden changes in outside temperature.lThe vehicle is parked.lThe vehicle is driven at low speeds.
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Warning/Indicator Lights
qType A
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
(Display example)
Displays as follows:
Master
warning
light
Indication in display and master warning light in instrument cluster are illuminated
at same time
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For details, refer to the explanations for
the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/indicator lights section, which match the
symbol in the upper part of the display. If a message is not indicated in the display, operate
the INFO switch to display the“Warning”screen.
Multi-information display
A message such as the system operation status, a malfunction, or an abnormality is
indicated.
l(When a symbol and message are indicated in the display)
For details on the symbols indicated in the upper part of the screen, check the indication
and method for taking action list.
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Indication and method for taking action list
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-27
Brake System Warning Light 4-27
ABS Warning Light 4-28
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light 4-29
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light 4-29
Engine Oil Warning Light 4-30
Check Engine Light 4-30
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-31
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indication 4-31
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indication 4-32
AWD Warning Indication 4-32
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 4-33
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 4-33
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-34
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-35
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication 4-35
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-35
Door-Ajar Warning Indication 4-36
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 4-37
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication 4-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-37
KEY Warning Indication 4-39
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light
(Green)4-41
Wrench Indication 4-41
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-41
TCS OFF Indicator Light 4-42
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Indicator
Light4-42
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Indication 4-42
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-42
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Shift Position Indication 4-43
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-43
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-43
Security Indicator Light 4-44
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator
Light (Green)4-44
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-44
Select Mode Indication 4-43
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indication 4-45
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-45
LED Headlight Warning Light 4-46
qType B
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
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