
▼Safety Chains
Safety chains must be used as a 
precautionary measure should th e trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow ful l turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch
manufacturer for more details.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior to
departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the
vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the  coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer could
wander into another lane and cause a collision.
▼ Trailer Lights
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly
 to the lighting system of your Mazda. This
may damage your vehicle's electrical system  and lighting systems. To connect the lighting
system, consult an Au thorised Mazda Dealer.
▼Trailer Brakes
Check the Maximum trailer towing-
load table in Weight Limits (page 3-61), and if your
trailer weight exceeds the value  in the TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT (T railer without brake),
trailer brakes are required.
If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.
WA R N I N G
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system direc tly to the vehicle brake system is dangerous
and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
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▼Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
•Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a 
loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it h as an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer o verloading. Have the
vehicle inspected by an expert re pairer, we recommend an Author ised Mazda Repairer.
•Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.
•Make sure the mirrors meet all g overnment regulations. Inspect them.
•Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and t railer lights and all
vehicle-to-trailer connections.  Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving
a short distance.
Driving
•Your Mazda will handle differentl y with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffic-free area.
•Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.
•Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) w ith a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not ex ceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
•When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the po ssibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
•When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine  compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only  as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to  overheat and lose
power.
Parking
Avoid parking on an incline with  a trailer. If this must be done, follow these instructions.
Parking on an Incline
1. Set the parking brake and the brakes.
2. Have someone block the wheels of the vehicle and trailer whil e you apply the brakes.
3. After the wheels are blocked, release the parking brake and t he brakes slowly, allowing
the blocks to bear the load.
4. Set the parking brake firmly.
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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
*......................................... 4-12
Instrument Cluster and Display............
........................................................... 4-22 Meters and Gauges..................... 4-22
Multi-information Display
*........ 4-31
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-39
Warning/Indicator Lights............4-42
Manual Transaxle Operation......... 4-51 Manual Transaxle Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-51
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-54 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-54
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-55
Transaxle Ranges........................4-56
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-58
Driving Tips................................4-62
Switches and Controls..................... 4-63
Lighting Control......................... 4-63
Front Fog Lights
*....................... 4-68
Rear Fog Light
*.......................... 4-69
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-70
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-71
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-75
Headlight Washer
*...................... 4-75
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-76
Horn............................................ 4-78
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-78
Brake................................................ 4-80 Brake System.............................. 4-80
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-84
Emergency Stop Signal
System........................................ 4-88
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-89
ABS/TCS/DSC................................. 4-90 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-90
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-91
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-93
i-ELOOP.......................................... 4-94 i-ELOOP
*................................... 4-94
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Fuel Economy Monitor................... 4-96Fuel Economy Monitor
*............. 4-96
Drive  Selection............................... 4-101 Drive  Selection
*....................... 4-101
i-ACTIV  AWD............................... 4-103 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*...... 4-103
Power  Steering...............................4-104 Power  Steering......................... 4-104
i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-105 i-ACTIVSENSE....................... 4-105
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*...................................... 4-108
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*......................................4-109
Adaptive LED Headlights
(ALH)
*...................................... 4-112
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-115
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*...................................... 4-120
Distance Recognition Support
System  (DRSS)
*....................... 4-127
Driver Attenti on Alert (DAA)
*..........
.................................................. 4-131
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-133
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) (Manual Transaxle and
Ta i w a n )
*................................... 4-137
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) (Automatic
Transaxle except Taiwan)
*....... 4-149
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-163
Adjustable Speed  Limiter (ASL)
*......
.................................................. 4-174
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS) (Except Indonesia
and  Taiwan)
*............................ 4-181
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F) (Indonesia and
Ta i w a n )
*................................... 4-185
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS  R)
*................................ 4-189
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-193
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-196
Radar  Sensor  (Front)
*.............. 4-201
Radar  Sensors  (Rear)
*.............. 4-204
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)
*.........4-206
Cruise  Control............................... 4-207 Cruise  Control
*.........................4-207
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-212 Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System
*..................................... 4-212
Diesel Particulate Filter................ 4-216 Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D  2.2)..................4-216
Rear View  Monitor....................... 4-217 Rear  View Monitor
*................. 4-217
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In this position the steering wheel is
unlocked.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-42).
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indi cate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key w ill affect the device.
NOTE
•The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
•The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
•The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by
only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9.
•After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Turning the Engine Off
WA R N I N G
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to the
loss of power braking, which could cause
an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P
position and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
NOTE
•(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C
is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
•If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-41.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type B
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator li ght (green) flashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-42.
•(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition  switches to ACC.
▼Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engi
ne is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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Start/Stop Engine
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▼Fuel Gauge (Without
Multi-information Display)
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is 
switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
 
Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If the low fuel warnin g light illuminates or
the fuel level is very  low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-53 .
NOTE
•After refuelling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve since
the fuel moves in the tank.
•The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to
show the remaining fuel level in greater
detail.
•The direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler flap is on the left side
of the vehicle.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If inconsistency in e ngine performance or
stalling occurs due to low fuel level
conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as
possible and add at least 10 L (2.7 US gal,
2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
▼ Instrument Panel Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned on
with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned on
with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed. However, when
the light sensor detects that the
surrounding area is bright such as when
the position lights are turned on in the
daytime, the instrument panel illumination
does not dim.
NOTE
•(With auto-light control)
When the ignition is switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the instrument
panel illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimmer may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
•When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights i
ndicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-63.
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The brightness of the instrument cluster
and instrument panel illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
•The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
•The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
DimBright
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be cancelled
by rotating the instrument panel
illumination knob to the right until a beep
sound is heard while th e instrument cluster
is dimmed with the ignition switched ON.
If the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel  the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
•(With Multi-information Display)
The illumination dimmer can be
cancelled by pressing the instrument
panel illumination knob.
•When the illumination dimmer is
cancelled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on.
•When the illumination dimmer is
cancelled, the screen in the centre
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
▼ Outside Tempera
ture Display
(Without Multi-information
Display)
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
 
NOTE
•Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
•Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
•Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
•The vehicle is parked.
•The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display (Vehicles
with Type B audio)
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
centre display screen.
Refer to Personalisa tion Features on page
9-12.
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