4–1*Some models.4–1
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-11
i-stop
* ........................................... 4-13
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-24
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-24
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-33
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-36
Manual Transaxle Operation ........... 4-44
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern .... 4-44
Automatic Transaxle ......................... 4-47
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-47
Shift-Lock System ....................... 4-48
Transaxle Ranges ......................... 4-49
Manual Shift Mode ...................... 4-51
Direct Mode ................................. 4-57
Driving Tips ................................. 4-58
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-59
Lighting Control ........................... 4-59
Front Fog Lights
* ......................... 4-67
Rear Fog Light * ............................ 4-68
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .... 4-69
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer .......................................... 4-70
Rear Window Wiper and
Wa s h e r
* ......................................... 4-74
Headlight Washer * ........................ 4-75
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-75
Horn ............................................. 4-77
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-77
Brake .................................................. 4-79
Brake System ............................... 4-79
Emergency Stop Signal System ... 4-82
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
* ........... 4-82
ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-84
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-84
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-85
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-87
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-88
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-88
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-91
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-91
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
Security Indicator Light *1 3-45
* Glow Indicator Light *1 4-43
* Diesel Particulate Filter Indicator Light *1 4-202
Wrench Indicator Light *1 4-42
(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-43
(Green) * i-stop Indicator Light 4-18
(Green) * i-ELOOP Indicator Light 4-90
* Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication 4-30
Shift Position Indication 4-50
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-59
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-
Low Beam
4-64
Flashing the
Headlights
4-64
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-
Change Signals
4-69
Hazard Warning
Flasher
4-77
* Front Fog Light Indicator Light 4-67
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* Rear Fog Light Indicator Light 4-68
* TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 Traction Control
System (TCS)
4-85
Dynamic
Stability Control
(DSC)
4-87
Turns on
7-52
* TCS OFF Indicator Light *1 4-86
* Select Mode Indicator Light 4-97
(Green) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-107
(Green) * Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) Indicator Light 4-110
* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light *1 Malfunction
7-52
Except
malfunction
4-123
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator Light *1 4-114
* Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Indication 4-136
(Green) * Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Indicator Light 4-146
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Front Fog Lights *
The front fog lights can be used when the
ignition is switched ON.
Use this switch to turn on the front fog
lights. The front fog lights will improve
visibility at night and during foggy
conditions.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the
or position
(the fog light switch returns to the
position automatically).
Fog light switch
The headlight switch must be in the
or
position before turning on the front fog
lights.
The front fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
front fog light are on.
To turn the front fog lights off, do any of
the following:
Rotate the fog light switch to the
position.
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
Switch the ignition to a position other
than ON.
NOTE
(With auto-light control) If the fog light switch is in the or
position and the headlight switch
is in the
position, the front fog
lights will turn on when the
headlights, the exterior lights and
instrument panel illumination turn
on.
If the fog light switch is rotated to
the
position (the fog light switch
returns to the
position
automatically), the rear fog light will
also illuminate, and the rear fog light
indicator light in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
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When Driving
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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When Driving
Switches and Controls
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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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Headlight Washer *
The engine must be started and the
headlights must be turned on.
If you want to operate headlight washers,
double À ick the wiper lever.
Washer OFF
NOTE
When the windscreen washer
is operated for the ¿ rst time
after turning on the headlights,
the headlight washers operate
automatically.
If air enters the headlight washer
À uid pipe under conditions such
as when the vehicle is brand-new
or after an empty washer tank is
replenished with washer À uid,
washer À uid will not spray even
when the wiper lever is operated. If
this occurs, perform the following
procedure:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the headlights.
3. Double À ick the wiper lever
several times until the washer
À uid sprays.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
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Switches and Controls
*Some models.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaners with abrasives to clean the
inside of the rear window surface. They
may damage the defogger grid inside the
window.
NOTE
This defogger is not designed
for melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
The rear window defogger setting
can be changed. After changing the
setting, the rear window defogger
stops automatically after 15 minutes
have elapsed and when the ambient
temperature is high. When the
ambient temperature is low, it
continues to operate until the switch
is pressed again.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
Mirror Defogger *
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.
The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-75 ).
Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light