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qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every
two seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF and the immobilizer
system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about three seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qMazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/
Indicator Light (Green) (Type A)
í
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Warning Light (Amber)
Illuminated
When the ignition is switched ON, the
warning light is illuminated and then turns
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on if there is a
malfunction in the system while the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is on. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Indicator Light (Green)
Illuminated
Illuminated when the speed for the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
set.
qCruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colors.
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Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the cruise control system is
activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.
qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indication/Indicator Lightí
Type A
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indication illuminates when the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed
to turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) systems.
If the indication remains displayed even
though the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch has been operated, it indicates a
problem in the system. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Type B
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light illuminates when the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed
to turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) systems.
A problem in the system may be indicated
under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
lThe light does not turn on when the
ignition is switched ON.
lIt remains illuminated even though the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch
has been switched off.
lIt turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indication/
indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates). However, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
qLights-On Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
exterior lights and dashboard illumination
are on.
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The light continues to flash if the lighting
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qLED Headlight Warning Lightí
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
This light illuminates if there is a
malfunction in the LED headlight. Have
your vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Electric parking brake manual release
Securely depress the brake pedal and
press the electric parking brake switch.
Electric parking brake automatic
release
If the accelerator pedal is depressed with
the electric parking brake applied and all
of the following conditions met, the
parking brake is released automatically.
lThe engine is running.lThe driver's door is closed.lThe driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Manual transaxle)
lThe change lever is in a position other
than neutral.
lThe clutch pedal is depressed halfway
(Automatic transaxle)
lSelector lever is in the D, M, or R
position
NOTE
If something such as the driver's foot contacts
the accelerator pedal with the engine running
and the electric parking brake applied, the
parking brake may be released automatically.
If you do not intend to drive immediately, shift
the change lever (manual transmission) to the
neutral position, or shift the selector lever
(automatic transmission) to the P or N
position.
qDisplay Indication
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the vehicle condition or
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to
the indication.
qWarning Light
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-20.
qBrake Pad Wear Indicator
When the disc brake pads become worn,
the built-in wear indicators contact the
disc plates. This causes a screeching noise
to warn that the pads should be replaced.
When you hear this noise, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive with worn disc pads:
Driving with worn disc pads is
dangerous. The brakes could fail and
cause a serious accident. As soon as
you hear a screeching noise consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When Driving
Brake
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Fuel Economy Monitor
For vehicles with type B audio, the Fuel Consumption are switched and displayed by
operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy efficiency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
2. Select the“Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.
NOTE
When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically after 6
seconds.
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:
Indication on display Control status
Hides the menu display.
Returns to the application screen.
Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of For
vehicles with type B audio, the Fuel Consumption are
switched and displayed by operating each icon in the
display.
Resets the fuel economy data.
Displays the following setting screen.lEnding display on/off switchinglOn/off switching for function which synchronizes reset
fuel economy data to trip meter (Trip A)
NOTE
The fuel economy monitor screen after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF is changed to the
original fuel economy monitor screen when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
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qFuel Consumption Display
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.lDisplays the fuel economy every minute for the past 1 to
10 minutes.
lDisplays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for the past
10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5
resets and after the current reset.
Calculates the average fuel economy every minute after
vehicle travel begins, and displays it.
NOTElThe fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:lPress the reset switch from the menu screen.lWhen the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is on, reset
trip A of the trip meter.
lDelete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip computer.lAfter resetting the fuel economy data,“–-”is displayed while the average fuel economy is
calculated.
qEnding Screen Display
If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when the ignition is switched from
ON to OFF, the information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)í
The LDWS system notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffic lane using the forward sensing
camera and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies the
driver using the multi-information display (vehicles with type A instrument cluster), and by
flashing the LDWS warning light (vehicles with type B instrument cluster) and activating
the LDWS warning beep.
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-134.
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
Vehicles with type A instrument cluster
The LDWS OFF indication illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Vehicles with type B instrument cluster
The LDWS warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20.
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qWhen the System Operates
1. The system goes on operation standby
when the LDWS switch is pressed and
the LDWS OFF indication/indicator
light turns off.
On the type A instrument cluster, the lane
indication (border line) is indicated in the
multi-information display.
Indication on display
2. Drive the vehicle in the center of the
driving lane while the LDWS OFF
indicator light is turned off. The system
becomes operational when all of the
following conditions are met.
lThe vehicle is driven in the center of
the driving lane with the white or
yellow lines on the left and right sides,
or on either side.
lThe vehicle speed is 65 km/h (41 mph)
or faster.
lThe vehicle is driven on a straight road
or road with gentle curves.
On the type A instrument cluster, the lane
indication is indicated in the multi-
information display.
Indication on display
The LDWS does not operate in the
following cases:
lThe system cannot detect white or
yellow lines.
lThe vehicle speed is less than 60 km/h
(37 mph).
lThe vehicle is making a sharp curve.lThe vehicle is making a curve at an
inadequate speed.
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