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Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Rear Fog Light *
The rear fog light can be used when the
ignition is switched ON.
The rear fog light helps your vehicle to be
seen.
When the lights are turned on, the rear
fog lights indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
Type A (With Front Fog Light)
The headlight switch must be in the or
position before turning on the rear fog
light.
To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position (the fog
light switch returns to the
position
automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
rear fog light is on.
Fog light switch
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the
following:
Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch
returns to the
position automatically).
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
Switch the ignition to a position other
than ON.
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the rear
fog light is turned off.
NOTE
The front fog lights turns on when
the rear fog light is turned on.
If the fog light switch is rotated to
the
position (the fog light switch
returns to the
position
automatically), the front fog light
indicator light in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
(With auto-light control) When the headlight switch is in the
position, the rear fog light turns
on when the headlights, the exterior
lights and instrument panel
illumination are on.
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Type B (Without Front Fog Light)
The headlights must be turned on to turn
on the rear fog light.
To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position (the fog
light switch returns to its original position
automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
rear fog light is on.
Fog light switch
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the
following:
Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch
returns to its original position
automatically).
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the rear
fog light is turned off.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the headlights, exterior
lights and instrument panel illuminated,
the rear fog light turns on when the rear
fog light switch is turned on.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
Direction Indicators
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to À ash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn Right lane change
Left lane changeOFF
The direction indicators in the instrument
cluster À ash according to the operation of
the direction indicator lever to show which
signal is working.
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Switches and Controls
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traf ¿ c hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning À asher and
all the direction indicators will À ash. The
hazard warning indicator lights in the
instrument cluster À ash simultaneously.
NOTE
The direction indicators do not work
when the hazard warning lights are
on.
Check local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed to verify that
it is not in violation of the law.
If the brake pedal is depressed
while driving on slippery roads, the
emergency stop signal system could
operate causing all the turn and lane
change signals to À ash. Refer to
Emergency Stop Signal System on
page 4-84 .
While the emergency stop signal
system is operating, all the direction
indicators automatically À ash rapidly
to caution the driver of a vehicle
following behind your vehicle of a
sudden braking situation. Refer to
Emergency Stop Signal System on
page 4-84 .
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ABS/TCS/DSC
DSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-89 .
If the light remains illuminated and
the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take
your vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer. The DSC may have a
malfunction.
DSC OFF Switch
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator
light will turn off.
NOTE
When DSC is on and you attempt to
free the vehicle when it is stuck, or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the
TCS (part of the DSC system) will
activate. Depressing the accelerator
will not increase engine power and
freeing the vehicle may be dif ¿ cult.
When this happens, turn off the TCS/
DSC.
If the TCS/DSC is off when the
engine is turned off, it automatically
activates when the ignition is
switched ON.
Leaving the TCS/DSC on will
provide the best traction.
If the DSC OFF switch is pressed
and held for 10 seconds or more,
the DSC OFF switch malfunction
detection function operates and the
DSC system activates automatically.
The DSC OFF indicator light
turns off while the DSC system is
operative.
(Vehicles with Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS))
If the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) operates with the TCS/DSC
turned off, the TCS/DSC becomes
operational automatically.
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When Driving
Drive Selection
Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(“
”) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(“
”) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is cancelled.
Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the
vehicle may perform shift-down or
slightly accelerate.
Select Mode Indicator Light
When the sport mode is selected, the
select mode indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster.
NOTE
If the drive selection cannot be switched
to sport mode, the select mode indicator
light À ashes to notify the driver.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traf ¿ c
conditions.
When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated
signboards, and traf ¿ c signals.
When there are re À ective objects in the surrounding area such as re À ective plates and
signs.
When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.
When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are
dim or not illuminated.
When there is suf ¿ cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger
seats are occupied.
When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres
onto your windscreen.
To Operate the System
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
operates to switch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
and high beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
determines that it is dark based on the
brightness of the surrounding area. At the
same time, the High Beam Control System
(HBC) indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
NOTE
When the vehicle speed is about
30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the
headlights automatically switch
to high beams when there are no
vehicles ahead or approaching in the
opposite direction.
When the vehicle speed is less
than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the
High Beam Control System (HBC)
switches the headlights to low
beams.
The low beams may not switch to
high beams when cornering.
Operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC) function can be
disabled. Refer to Personalisation
Features on page 9-13 .
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NOTE
Under the following conditions, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate
normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to the visibility,
and the road and traf ¿ c conditions.
When there are other sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated
signboards, and traf ¿ c signals.
When there are re À ective objects in the surrounding area such as re À ective plates and
signs.
When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.
When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are dim or not
illuminated.
When there is insuf ¿ cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger
seats are occupied.
When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its tyres onto
your windscreen.
To Operate the System
The system switches the headlights to the
high beams after the ignition is switched
ON and the headlight switch is in the
position. The Adaptive LED Headlights
(ALH) indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster turns on simultaneously.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
determine that it is nighttime based on the
brightness of the surrounding area.
The system cancels operation when the
headlight switch is turned to a position
other than
, the headlights are
manually switched to low beams, or the
high beams are À ashed on and off.
NOTE
The system can be changed so that the
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) do not
operate.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
indicator light (green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
indicator light (green) turns off and the
is illuminated.
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When The System Operates
1. The system goes on operation standby
when the LDWS OFF switch is pressed
and the LDWS OFF indicator light in
the instrument cluster turns off.
2. Drive the vehicle in the centre 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.
The vehicle is driven in the centre
of the driving lane with the white
or yellow lines on the left and right
sides, or on either side.
The vehicle speed is 70 km/h
(44 mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straight
road or road with gentle curves.
The LDWS does not operate in the
following cases:
The system cannot detect white or
yellow lines.
The vehicle speed is less than
65 km/h (40 mph).
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
The vehicle is making a curve at an
inadequate speed.
NOTE
The LDWS does not operate until the
system detects a white or yellow line
on either the left or right.
When the system detects a white
or yellow line on one side only, the
system will activate the warning only
when the vehicle deviates on the side
where the white or yellow line is
being detected.
The distance and warning sensitivity
(likelihood of a warning) which
the system uses to determine the
possibility of a lane departure can be
changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LDWS cancels
automatically and the LDWS warning
light in the instrument cluster turns on.
The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
The windscreen around the camera is
foggy.
The windscreen around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
The LDWS is enabled automatically when
the operation conditions are met, and the
LDWS warning light turns off.