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NOTE
It may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your sunglasses
or adjust the luminosity.
If the battery terminal has been disconnected and re-connected or the battery voltage is
low, the adjusted position may deviate.
The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
The active driving display indicates the following information:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-94.
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-107.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-100.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-115.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation
Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on
page 4-125.
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-138.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-143.
Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-155.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)
Vehicle Speed
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Center of Dashboard
W arning/Indicator lights will appear in an y of the highlighted areas
T
ype A
(With Multi-inf ormation Displa y)
(Without Multi-inf ormation Display)
Instrument Cluster
Type B
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*Some models.
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal WarningPage
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-22
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic
Brake Force Distribution
System Warning 7-22,
ABS warning 7-25
Charging System Warning Light*17-22
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-22
(Red)
*High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/
Warning Light*17-22
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Malfunction
Indicator Light*17-22
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light 7-25
Check Engine Light*17-25
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning
Light*17-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-25,
Illuminate 7-29
(Amber)
*KEY Warning Indication 7-25
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*Some models.
SignalWarningPage
(Red)
*KEY Warning Light*1
Malfunction
7-25,
Except
malfunction 7-29
*i-ELOOP Warning Indication 7-25
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/
Warning Light*17-25
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Indication 7-25
(Amber)
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) Warning Indication 7-25
LED Headlight Warning Light
7-25
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/
SCBS) Warning Indication 7-29
(Amber)
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light*17-29
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-29
*Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-29
Seat Belt Warning Light7-29
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning
Light 7-29
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*Some models.
SignalWarningPage
*Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-29
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication7-29
*Door-Ajar Warning Light7-29
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
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*Some models.
Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
SignalIndicator Page
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-56
(White/Green)KEY Indication/Indicator Light
4-5
Security Indicator Light*13-41
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-38
(Blue)
*Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light4-38
Shift Position Indication 4-45
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light4-53
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight High-
Low Beam 4-56,
Flashing the Headlights 4-56
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-
Change Signals 4-59,
Hazard Warning Flasher4-65
Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-71
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*Some models.
SignalIndicator Page
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1
(Flashes)
Traction Control System (TCS) 4-77,
Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)4-78
(Turns on) 7-25
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-79
*Select Mode Indication 4-86
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-93
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Main Indication4-118
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication4-118
(White/Green)
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Indication 4-129
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Indication
4-141
(Red)
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Indicator Light4-141
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Indicator
Light*1
Smart City
Brake Support
(SCBS) System 4-141,
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System4-145
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light*14-134
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Manual Transaxle Shift
Pattern
Neutral position
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift
to R.
WARNING
Do not use sudden engine braking on
slippery road surfaces or at high speeds:Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving
at high speeds causes sudden engine
braking, which is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. This could
lead to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R
position and set the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle unattended: Otherwise the vehicle could move and
cause an accident.
CAUTION
Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
except when shifting gears. Also, do not
use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an
upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause
needless clutch wear and damage.
Do not apply any excessive lateral force
to the shift lever when changing from
5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the
accidental selection of 2nd gear, which
could result in damage to the transaxle.
Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still
moving may damage the transaxle.
NOTE
If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into
neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try
again.
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