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Indication on displayControl status
With i-ELOOP system
Displays the status of the electricity stored in the re-
chargeable battery and being supplied to the electrical
devices (whole vehicle in display is illuminated simul-
taneously).
Displays the accumu lated fuel economy.
With i-ELOOP system
Without i-ELOOP system
Displays the readiness st atus as to whether opera-
tion of the i-stop function is available.
Displays the operation readiness status of the i-stop
function on the vehicle side (engine, battery, and A/C)
using icon colouring. The blue colour indicates that the
i-stop function is ready to operate, and the grey colour
indicates that it is not ready for operation.
When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
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Indication on displayControl status
With i-ELOOP system
Without i-ELOOP system
Displays the i-stop functio n status while the vehicle
is stopped.
Indicates the operations required by the driver to
operate the i-stop function while it is not operating.
Displays the current amount of time that the i-stop
function has been operating and the accumulated
amount of time that it has been operating.
The i-stop function operation status is indicated by
the colour of the engine area. The colour is blue during
i-stop function operation, and grey when it is not oper-
ating.
When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
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▼Effectiveness Display
(With i-stop Function)
The actual performance of the energy efficiency is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
The leaf graphic grows according to the amount of
CO2 emissions reduced by the system effects. The cu-
mulative total amount of leaf growth is indicated in
terms of the number of tree graphics.
Displays the total drivin g distance which could be
extended by the operation of the i-stop function.
Displays the percentage of time that the vehicle was
stopped by the i-stop function operation out of the total
amount of time that the vehicle was stopped.
Displays the amount of ti me that the i-stop function
has operated.
Displays the total amount of time that the vehicle
was stopped.
▼ Ending Screen Display
If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when th
e ignition is switched from
ON to OFF, the actual energy efficiency (with i-stop function) or the information regarding
the fuel economy (without i-stop function) is displayed.
When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
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Drive Selection*
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is
selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely mak e manoeuvres such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slip pery roads such as wet or snow-covered roads.
It may cause tyre slipping.
NOTE
•When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.
•Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
•ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
•The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with St op & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) System/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is
operating.
•Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
▼ 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 Indication
When the sport mode is selected, the select
mode indication turns on in the instrument
cluster.
When Driving
Drive Selection
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NOTE
If the drive selection cannot be switched to
sport mode, the select mode indication
flashes to notify the driver.
When Driving
Drive Selection
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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
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Power Steering
•Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is off
or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
•The warning indication/warning light
notifies the driver of system
abnormalities and operation conditions.
In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42.
Refer to Power Steering Warning
Buzzer on page 7-66.
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This
could damage the power steering system.
When Driving
Power Steering
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i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer drivin g by reducing the load on the
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity . However, because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely sol ely on the systems.
▼Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the
driver to recognise potential
hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting Sy stem (AFS)...................................................................page 4-108
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH).............................................................................page 4-112
High Beam Control System (HBC)................................. ........................................ page 4-109
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)........................... ................................... page 4-163
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)..................................................................................page 4-115
Road sign recognition
Traffic Sign Recognition Sys tem (TSR).................................................................. page 4-120
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)....................................................... page 4-127
Driver fatigue detection
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)................................... .............................................. page 4-131
Rear obstruction detection wh en leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)................................ .............................................page 4-133
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC).............................. ...................................... page 4-137
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top & Go function)
.............................................................................................................................. ....page 4-149
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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