
Radar Sensor (Front)*
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top & Go function)
•Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
•Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor (front) is mo unted behind the front emblem.
Radar sensor (front)
If “Front radar blocked” is displayed in the multi-information display of the instrument
cluster, clean the area around the radar sensor (front).
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to a ssure correct operation of each system.
Do not adhere stickers (including transparent st ickers) to the surface of the radiator grille
and front emblem in and around the radar sens or (front), and do not replace the radiator
grille and front emblem with any product that is not a genuine product designed for use
with the radar sensor (front).
The radar sensor (front) includes a function fo r detecting soiling of the radar sensor's front
surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may require
time to detect or it may not detect plastic sh opping bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the
system may not operate correctly, therefore al ways keep the radar sensor (front) clean.
Do not install a grille guard.
If the front part of the vehicle has been dama ged in a vehicle accident, the position of the
radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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•When driving on roads with little traffic
and few vehicles ahead or obstructions
for the radar sensor (front) to detect,
“Front radar blocked” may be
temporarily displayed, however, this
does not indicate a problem.
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•Vehicle shapes which do not reflect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a low
vehicle height and sports cars.
•Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching
vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
•For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork, and
replacement near the radar sensors, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
•Turn off the system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier
is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the radar will
be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
•The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which
the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in
which the vehicle is driven may be required.
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As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tyre pressu re telltale when one or more of your tyres is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, wh en the low tyre pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-infla ted tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can
lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation also reduc es fuel efficiency and tyre tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct ty re pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tyre pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tyre pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale wi ll flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tyre pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehicle th at prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale af ter replacing one or more tyres or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tyres and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem. As
a result it will not instantaneously regi ster a rapid tyre deflation or blow out.
▼System Error Activation
When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorised Mazda Dealer.
A system error activation may occur in the
following cases:
•When there is equipment or a device
near the vehicle using the same radio
frequency as that of the tyre pressure
sensors.
•When a metallic device such as a
non-genuine navigation system is
equipped near the centre of the
instrument panel, which may block
radio signals from the tyre pressure
sensor to the receiver unit.
•When using the following devices in the
vehicle that may cause radio
interference with the receiver unit.
•A digital device such as a personal
computer.
•A current converter device such as a
DC-AC converter.
•When excess snow or ice adheres to the
vehicle, especially around the wheels.
•When the tyre pressure sensor batteries
are exhausted.
•When using a wheel with no tyre
pressure sensor installed.
•When using tyres with steel wire
reinforcement in the side walls.
•When using tyre chains.
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Air-Conditioning System.................. 5-4 Operating Tips.............................. 5-4
Vent Operation.............................. 5-5
Manual Type................................. 5-7
Fully Automatic Type................. 5-11
Before Using the Audio System...... 5-15 Audio Control Swit ch................. 5-15
AUX/USB mode.........................5-17
Aerial.......................................... 5-19
Audio Set [Type A (non-
touchscreen)].................................... 5-20 Power/Volume/Sound
Controls...................................... 5-20
Clock...........................................5-22
Operating the Radio....................5-23
Operating the Compact Disc (CD)
Player
*........................................ 5-27
How to use AUX m ode.............. 5-31
How to use USB mode ............... 5-32
How to use iPod mode................5-35
Error Indications......................... 5-37
Bluetooth
®*................................ 5-38
Bluetooth
® Preparation*............. 5-41
Available Language
*.................. 5-51
Security Setting
*......................... 5-52
Bluetooth
® Audio*..................... 5-53
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free*.............5-56
Voice Recognition
*..................... 5-63
Voice Recognition Learning
Function (Speaker Enrolment)
*.........
.................................................... 5-65
Troubleshooting
*........................ 5-67
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Manual Type
Temperature control dial Fan control dial
Mode selector dial
A/C switch Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switch
▼Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot an
d anticlockwise for
cold.
Fan control dial
This dial allows va riable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 5-6).
NOTE
•The mode selector dial can be set at the
intermediate positions (
) between each
mode. Set the dial to an intermediate
position if you want to split the airflow
between the two modes.
•For example, when the mode selector
dial is at the
position between the
and positions, airflow from the floor
vent is less than that of the
position.
A/C switch
Press the A/C swit ch to turn the air
conditioner on. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate when the fan control
dial is in any position except OFF.
Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
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NOTE
•When maximum cooling is desired, set
the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
•If warmer air is desired at floor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
•The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except wh en the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).
▼ Ventilation
1. Set the mode sel
ector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
▼Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode sel
ector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
WA R N I N G
Do not defog the windscreen using the
position with the temperature control set
to the cold position:
Using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position is
dangerous as it will cause the outside of the
windscreen to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident. Set the temperature control to
the hot or warm position when using the
position.
NOTE
•For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme hot position, and turn
the fan control dial fully clockwise.
•If warm air is desired at the floor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position.
•In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected. The
air intake selector cannot be changed to
the recirculated air position.
▼ Dehumidifying
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windscreen and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
desired position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
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Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
•When the DUAL switch is off:
Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
•When the DUAL switch is on:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
•The air-conditioning system changes to
the individual operation mode (DUAL
switch indicator light illuminated) by
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial even when the DUAL switch
is off, which allows individual control of
the set temperature for the driver and
front passenger.
•The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
(Type A instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
on page 4-35.
(Type B instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
(Without Multi-information display) on
page 4-27.
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 5-6).
NOTE
•With the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
flow through the central, left and right
vents.
•To set the air vent to , press the
windscreen defroster switch.
•In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C swit ch while the AUTO
switch is turned on w ill turn off the air
conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The on/off of the air conditioner switches
each time the A/C switch is pressed.
Changes as follows each time the A/C
switch is pressed.
A/C→A/C ECO→Stop
NOTE
•The air conditioner operates when the
A/C switch is pressed while the air
conditioner is turned off.
•The A/C ECO function is designed to
economize use of the air-conditioning
system. “A/C ECO” is displayed to
indicate that the ai r-conditioning system
is operating at optimum control.
•The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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