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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Auto cancel warning
When the following operations are
performed, the LDWS determines that
the driver intends to make a lane change
and the LDWS warning is canceled
automatically. The LDWS is enabled
automatically after the driver performs the
operation.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly. The brake pedal is depressed abruptly. The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly. The turn signal lever is operated (after
the turn signal lever is returned, the
LDWS may not operate for about 3
seconds which is the period of time
required to make a lane correction).
NOTE
After about 60 seconds have elapsed with
the turn signal lever left operating, the
LDWS warning may operate if the vehicle
is close to a white or yellow line.
Canceling the System
Press the LDWS switch to cancel the
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light
turns on.
LDWS Warning
If the system determines that there is the
possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS
warning beep activates and the LDWS
warning light flashes. Operate the steering
wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle
to the center of the lane.
NOTE
If the LDWS warning sound is set to
rumble*1, the sound will be heard from
the vehicle speaker on the side which
the system determined the vehicle may
be deviating from its lane.
It may be difficult to hear the LDWS
warning beep depending on the
surrounding conditions such as outside
noise.
The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-9. The type of warning sound (rumble*1/
beep) on the LDWS can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-9.
*1 A rumble strip is a series of grooves
in the road pavement surface
positioned at specific intervals,
and when the vehicle passes over
it a vibration and rumble sound is
produced which alerts the driver
that the vehicle is departing from the
lane.
The rumble sound is a reproduction
of the sound which occurs when a
vehicle passes over a rumble strip.
Rumble
Groove
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Interior Features
Audio System
Settings
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Ta bItem Function
Display Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
Safety Blind Spot Monitoring Volume
Other Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Sound Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
Clock Adjust Time
Displays the currently set time is displayed.
Press
to advance the hour/minute, and select to move the hour/minute back.
AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour
clock display.
GPS Sync Synchronizes with GPS when turned on.
When turned off, the time can be changed from
“Adjust Time”.
Time Format Changes the display between 12 and 24-hour
clock time.
Time Zone Select When it's not synchronized with GPS, select
the region you want to specify.
Daylight Savings Time Turns the daylight saving time setting on/off.
When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When
OFF, it returns to normal time.
Vehicle Rain Sensing Wiper
Door Locks
Other Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Devices Bluetooth
®Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Type B) on
page 5-91.
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations is done with
the overhead light switch in the DOOR
position and the ignition switched off.
Turn on for about 30 seconds when the
driver's door is unlocked. Turn on for about 15 seconds when a
door is opened with a key left in the
vehicle and then the door is closed.
Turn on for about 5 seconds when a
door is opened from the outside with a
key being carried and then the door is
closed.
The overhead light turns on for about 15
seconds when the ignition is switched
off with the overhead light switch in the
DOOR position.
The overhead light turns off immediately
in the following cases:
The ignition is switched on and both
doors are closed. The driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position, or the trunk lid is left open,
the overhead light or trunk light turns
off after about 30 minutes to prevent
battery depletion.
To prevent battery depletion, if the
interior lights remain turned on (the
interior light switch is in the ON
position), they turn off automatically
under the following conditions:
No operations are done for about 30
minutes after the ignition is switched
off.
When the LOCK button on the key
is pressed or the request switch
is pressed to lock the doors on
vehicles with the advanced keyless
function after the ignition is switched
off (interior lights turn off a few
seconds).
In addition, if the following operations
are performed after turning the interior
lights off, they will turn on again.
The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF. A door is opened. A door is unlocked.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a
continuous beep sound will be heard when
the driver's door is opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto
headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-46) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-
on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35
minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding: Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy
and this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9. The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
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9Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
Identification Numbers
......................................................................9-2
Vehicle Information Labels
...........................................................9-2
Specifications
........................................................................\
..............9-4
Specifications
........................................................................\
........9-4
Personalization Features
...................................................................9-9
Personalization Features
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Specifications
Personalization Features
Personalization Features
The following personalization features can be set or changed by the cust\
omer or an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Personalization features which can be changed differ depending on the market and
specification.
Settings Change Method
Settings can be changed by operating the center display screen.
A: Refer to Settings on page 5-53.
B: Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-59.
Settings can be changed by operating the vehicle switches.
C: Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-15.
D: Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
E: Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (W ith the advanced keyless function)
on page 3-12.
F: Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-13.
Settings can be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Safety
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) (page
4-69). Distance by which the system uses
to determine the possibility of a lane
departure
Before
At/Before A—Warning sensitivity (likelihood of warning) Low
High/Low A—
Warning beep soundBeep Beep/Rumbl. A—
Warning beep volumeRumbl. HighHigh/Mid/Low A—
BeepHigh High/Low A—
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system (page
4-74). Warning beep volume*1HighHigh/
Low/ Off A
—
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Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Vehicle
Door locks (page 3-15). Operation condition of auto lock/
unlock function Lock:
When
Driving
Unlock:
IGN Off Lock: When
Driving Unlock: In Park/
Lock: Out of
Park Unlock: In Park/
Lock: Shifting Out of Park/
Lock: When
Driving Unlock: IGN Off/
Lock: When Driving/ Off A
C
Keyless entry system (page 3-3). Method for unlocking door using
transmitter
Driver's:
Once, All Doors: Twice All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Twice A
D
Time for locking door automatically60 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A
—
Advanced keyless entry system (page 3-8). Method for unlocking door using
request switch/transmitter
Driver's:
Once, All Doors: Twice All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Twice A
D,
E
Time for locking door automatically60 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A
—
Auto-lock function operation/non-operational Off
On/Off A—
Beep volume when locking/unlocking MediumHigh/
Medium/ Low/Off A
D,
E
Illuminated entry system (page 5-132). Time until interior lights turn off
after closing door
15 seconds60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds A
—Time until interior lights turn off automatically when any door is not
closed completely 30 minutes60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes A
—
Auto-wiper control (page 4-41). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off*2A—
Daytime running lights (page 4-39). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
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