
SignalWarning Page
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion System
Wa r n i n g 7-43
ABS warning 7-46
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-43
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-43
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-43
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Malfunction Indicator Light*17-43
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
(Red)
*Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light*1
Flashing
4-84
Buzzer & Flash- ing
7-46
Check Engine Light*17-46
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
*4WD Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-46
*Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-46
Turns on 7-53
(Amber/White)
*KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-46
White 7-53
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Glow Indicator Light
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
When the ignition is switched ON, the
glow indicator light turns on. The glow
indicator light turns
off when preheating is
finished.
A problem in the system might be
indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected by an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
•The glow indicator light does not turn
on when the ignition is switched ON or
it remains on.
•The glow indicator light is flashing.
NOTE
If the vehicle is left with the ignition
switched ON without starting the engine
and a long period of time has elapsed
since preheating finished, the preheating
may be performed again and the glow
indicator light may turn on.
▼ Wrench Indication/Indicator Light
Type A instrument cluster
Perform maintenance in accordance with
the message.
Type B instrument cluster
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator ligh
t is illuminated and
then turns off afte r a few seconds.
When illuminated
The wrench indicator light turns on under
the following conditions:
•When the preset maintenance period has
arrived.
•When it’s time to replace the engine oil.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page 6-
17.
When flashing (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
The sedimentor separates water from the
fuel.
If water accumulates in this filter, the
warning light will flash. When it does,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
▼ Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)*
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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i-ACTIV AWD Operation*
4WD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand
and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42.
WA R N I N G
Never spin a wheel that is off the ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a
result of the vehicle being stuck or in a
ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly
could be seriously damaged which could
lead to an accident or could even lead to
overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.
▼ 4WD Driving
This vehicle has not been designed for the
purpose of off-road driving or rallies. Do
not attempt to drive over uneven or rocky
surfaces, or across rivers.
Although this vehicle is equipped with
4WD, acceleration, steering and braking
operations should be conducted in the
same manner as with a non-4WD vehicle,
with the emphasis placed on safe driving.
▼Tyres and Tyre Chains
The condition of the tyres plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to the
drive assembly, please note the following:
Ty r e s
•When replacing tyres, always replace all
front and rear tyres
at the same time.
•All tyres must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread pattern.
Pay particular attention when equipping
snow or other types of winter tyres.
•Do not mix tread-worn tyres with
normal tyres.
•Inspect tyre inflation pressures at the
specified periods adjust to the specified
pressures.
NOTE
Check the tyre inflation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tyre inflation pressure.
•Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine wheels of the specified size, on
all wheels. With 4WD, the system is
calibrated for all four wheels being of
the same dimensions.
Ty r e c h a i n s
•Install tyre chains to the front tyres.
•Do not use tyre chains on the rear
wheels.
•Do not drive the vehicle faster than 30
km/h (19 mph) with the tyre chains
installed.
•Do not drive the vehicle with tyre chains
on road conditions other than snow or
ice.
▼ To w i n g
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all four wheels completely off
the ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page 7-
39.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
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Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been finely
adjusted. Do not change the installation posi tion of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the
specified size, and the same manufacturer,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do no t use tyres with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) includes a function for detecting a soiled windscreen
and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the windscreen . In such cases, the system cannot accurately
determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully
and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
•In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
•The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
•You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
•Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
•In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
•Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
•The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's
raining.
•Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on the
windscreen.
•Trucks with low loading plat forms and vehicles with an extremely low or high profile.
•When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
•The tail lights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
•A vehicle is outside the illumi nation range of the headlights.
•The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
•Entering or exiting a tunnel.
•Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
•Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from
on-coming vehicles).
•There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.
•When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned off at
nighttime.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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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.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Do not use the front bumper to push other vehi cles or obstructions such as when pulling
out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor (front) could be hit and its position
deviated.
Do not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor (front).
For repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor (front), consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Do not modify the suspension. If the suspensi on are modified, the vehicle's posture could
change and the radar sensor (front) may not be able to correctly detect a vehicle ahead or
an obstruction.
NOTE
•Under the following conditions, the
radar sensor (front) may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead or obstructions
correctly and each system may not
operate normally.
•The rear surface of a vehicle ahead
does not reflect radio waves
effectively, such as an unloaded
trailer or an automobile with a
loading platform covered by a soft
top, vehicles with a hard plastic
tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
•Vehicles ahead with low vehicle
height and thus less area for
reflecting radio waves.
•Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle
ahead casting off water, snow, or
sand from its tyres and onto your
windscreen.
•The luggage compartment is loaded
with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
•Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front
surface of the front emblem.
•During inclement weather such as
rain, snow, or sand storms.
•When driving near facilities or
objects emitting strong radio waves.
•Under the following conditions, the
radar sensor (front) may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead or obstructions.
•The beginning and end of a curve.
•Roads with continuous curves.
•Narrow lane roads due to road
construction or lane closures.
•The vehicle ahead enters the radar
sensor's blind spot.
•The vehicle ahead is running
abnormally due to accident or
vehicle damage.
•Roads with repeated up and down
slopes
•Driving on poor roads or unpaved
roads.
•The distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead is extremely
short.
•A vehicle suddenly comes close such
as by cutting into the lane.
•To prevent incorrect operation of the
system, use tyres of the same specified
size, manufacturer, brand, and tread
pattern on all four wheels. In addition,
do not use tyres with significantly
different wear patterns or tyre
pressures on the same vehicle
(Including the temporary spare tyre).
•If the battery power is weak, the system
may not operate correctly.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Detection IndicatorSolution
System mal- function
The system may have a ma lfunction. Have the ve-
hicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recom-
mend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
Frost/soiling
Foreign matter may be on the sensor area corre-
sponding to the obstructio n detection indication
shown. If the system does not recover, have the ve-
hicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recom-
mend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
▼ Parking Sensor Warning Beep
The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.
Front Sensor, Rear Sensor
Distance Detec-
tion area Distance between vehicle and obstruction
Beeper sound*1Front SensorRear Sensor
Farthest distance Approx. 100―60 cm (39.3―23.6
in)
Approx. 150―60 cm (59.0―23.6in)
Slow intermittent
sound
Far distance Approx. 60―45 cm (23.6―17.7
in)
Approx. 60―45 cm (23.6―17.7in)
Medium intermit-
tent sound
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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Applications
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen. The following
information can be verified.
Top screen ItemFunction
Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Consumption Display
Control Status Display
Effectiveness Display
Ending Screen DisplayRefer to Fuel Economy Monitor
on page 4-96.
Vehicle Status Monitor Warning Guid-
ance
Warnings currently active can be
verified. Refer to If a Warning Light
Turns On or Flashes on page 7-
43.
Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance
Tyre Rotation
Oil Change Refer to Maintenance Monitor
on page 6-17.
Interior Features
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
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