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NOTElIf it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint
system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a
certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to“Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)”
(page 8-2).
lWhen an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released.
Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries
on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.
lShould you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems and that
familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important.
lThis highly-visible label is displayed which warns against the use of rear-facing child-restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.
(Except Mexico)
(Mexico)
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse
or pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, according to the indication.
lKEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-20.
lIgnition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-36.
lKey Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-36.
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen key inoperative.
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE
lThe keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
lThe keyless entry system is fully operational
(door/liftgate lock/unlock) when the push
button start is switched off. The system does
not operate if the push button start is
switched to any position other than off.
lIf the key does not operate when pressing a
button or the operational range becomes
too small, the battery may be dead. To
install a new battery, refer to Replace
Electrical Battery(page 6-39).
lBattery life is about one year. Replace the
battery with a new one if the KEY indicator
light (green) flashes in the instrument
cluster. Replacing the battery about once a
year is recommended because the KEY
warning light/indicator light may not
illuminate or flash depending on the rate of
battery depletion.
lAdditional keys can be obtained at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys can
be used with the keyless functions per
vehicle. Bring all keys to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when additional keys are
required.
3-4
Before Driving
Keys
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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
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
4-1íSome models.
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NOTElIf the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes, make sure that the key is
being carried (for vehicles with a type A
meter (page 4-20), messages are displayed
in the instrument cluster).
lIf the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes with the key being carried,
touch the key to the push button start and
start the engine (for vehicles with a type A
meter (page 4-20), messages are displayed
in the instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
Start Function When Key Battery is Dead
on page 4-6.
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page
4-20), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.NOTE
lUnder the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes after the push
button start is pressed to inform the driver
that the push button start will not switch to
ACC even if it is pressed from off (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page 4-20),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster).
lThe key battery is dead.lThe key is out of operational range.lThe key is placed in areas where it is
difficult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-7).
lA key from another manufacturer similar
to the key is in the operational range.
l(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that the
engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type A
meter, messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
lWhen the engine is force-started, the KEY
warning light (red) (if equipped) remains
illuminated and the push button start
indicator light (amber) remains flashing.
l(Automatic transaxle)
When the shift lever is in the neutral (N)
position, the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) and the push button start
indicator light (green) do not illuminate.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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qEmergency Operation for
Starting the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this could
indicate that the engine may not start
using the usual starting method (for
vehicles with a type A meter, messages
are displayed in the instrument cluster).
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the push
button start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than
in an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving will result in reduced
braking ability due to the loss of
power braking, which could cause an
accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.
4-8
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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NOTElThe cooling fan in the engine compartment
could turn on for a few minutes after the
ignition is switched from ON to OFF,
whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool
the engine compartment quickly.
lIf the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the key
becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on page
6-39.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A
*1
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of the
instrument cluster.
*1 Refer to Type A on page 4-20.
(Vehicle equipped with Type B
*2
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes for
approximately 30 seconds.
*2 Refer to Type B on page 4-24.
l(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the shift
lever is in a position other than P, the
ignition switches to ACC.
qEmergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the
engine off immediately. The ignition
switches to ACC.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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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
4-10
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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qSpeedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.
qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Type A
Press the selector Press the selector Trip meter A
Odometer
Trip meter B
Odometer
Type B
Press the selector Press the selector Trip meter A
Odometer
Trip meter B
Odometer
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF,
the odometer or trip meters cannot be
displayed, however, pressing the selector can
inadvertently switch the trip meters or reset
them during an approximate ten-minute period
in the following cases:
lAfter the ignition is switched to OFF from
ON.
lAfter the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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