
•(Except European model)
•(Manual transaxle)
A sound is activated when the door is opened while the engine idling is stopped with
the shift lever in a position other than neutral. In this case, the engine does not restart
automatically to ensure safety. Shift the shift lever to neutra l and start the engine.
NOTE
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
•The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
•The light continues to remain on even though  the i-stop OFF switch has been pressed
while the engine is running.
When the light is flashing
The light continues to flash if  the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
i-stop indicator light (green)
When the light is turned on
•The light turns on while engine i dling is stopped and turns off when the engine is
restarted.
•(Except European model)
The light turns on when the engine idling stop conditions are m et while the vehicle is
driven.
When the light is flashing
•(Manual transaxle)
•(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
By depressing the clutch pedal or starting to release it, the engine restarts automatically
and the light turns off.
•(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
By depressing the clutch pedal, the engine restarts automatical ly and the light turns off.
•(European model)
The light flashes when the driver's door is opened while engine  idling is stopped to notify
the driver that engine idling is stopped. It turns off when the  driver's door is closed.
When Driving
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.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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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.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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NOTE
When the temperature unit indicated in the
outside temperature display is changed,
the temperature unit indicated in the
engine coolant gauge display changes in
conjunction with it.
Outside Temperature Warning
*
When the outside temperature is low, the
indication flashes and a beep sound is
heard to warn the driver of the possibility
of icy roads.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C (39 °F), the outside
temperature display and the 
 mark
flashes for about ten seconds and a beep
sound is heard once.
NOTE
If the outside temperature is lower
than -20 °C (-4 °F), the beep sound does
not operate. However, the 
 mark
illuminates.
▼ Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL)
Display (Without Multi-information
Display)
*
The setting status of the adjustable speed
limiter (ASL) is displayed.
 
▼ Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display (Without Multi-information
Display)
*
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
 
(European model)
(Except European model)
▼Trip Computer and INFO Switch
(Without Multi-information
Display)
The following informa
tion can be selected
by pressing the INFO switch with the
ignition switched ON.
•Distance-to-empty mode
•Average fuel economy mode
•Current fuel economy mode
If you have any prob lems with your trip
computer, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
 
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can
be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.
 
Press the INFO switch INFO switch
Odometer, 
Trip meter A
Odometer, 
Trip meter B
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a specified
interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP A,
TRIP B) of interval distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.
 
For instance, trip me ter A can record the
distance from the point  of origin, and trip
meter B can record  the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
 
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
 
The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 second or more while in each
mode.
NOTE
•Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometres (miles).
•The trip record will be erased when:
•The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
•The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
▼ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
The blue gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red
gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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CAUTION
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light (red) turns on, there is a
possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle
in a safe place immediately and take
appropriate measures. If the vehicle
continues to be driven, it could cause
damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-37.
NOTE
•The temperature unit (Centigrade/
Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant gauge
display changes in conjunction with the
temperature unit of the outside
temperature display.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-12.
•During normal driving, the engine
coolant temperature stabilizes at 100 °C
(210 °F) or less, and the gauge indicates
a range lower than 100 °C (210 °F).
▼Fuel Gauge
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 fuel level is low, () and () turn an
amber colour. Refuel as soon as possible.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-53 .
NOTE
•After refuelling, it may require some
time for the indicato r 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 fu el level in greater
detail.
•The direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler flap is on the left side
of the vehicle.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If inconsistency in engine 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.
▼ Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperatur
e 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 Personalisation Features on page
9-12.
NOTE
When the temperature unit indicated in the
outside temperature display is changed,
the temperature unit indicated in the
engine coolant gauge display changes in
conjunction with it.
Outside Temperature Warning*
When the outside temperature is low, the
indication flashes and a beep sound is
heard to warn the driv er of the possibility
of icy roads.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C (39 °F), the outside
temperature display and the 
 mark
flashes for about ten seconds and a beep
sound is heard once.
NOTE
If the outside temperature is lower
than -20 °C (-4 °F), the beep sound does
not operate. However, the 
 mark
illuminates.
▼ Distance-to-empty
This displays the approximate distance
you can travel on the remaining fuel based
on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
 
NOTE
•Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a sufficient amount
of remaining driving distance before
refuelling is required, refuel as soon as
possible if the fuel level is very low or
the low fuel warning light illuminates.
•The display will not change unless you
add more than approximately 9 L (2.3
US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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•The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
indicating the remaining fuel supply
disappear.
•If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after first
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the battery
leads are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ from
the amount indicated.
▼Average Fuel Economy
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and th
e total travelled
distance since purchasing the vehicle,
re-connecting the battery after
disconnection, or resetting the data.
The average fuel economy is calculated
and displayed every minute.
 
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - -
L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for
about 1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
▼ Current Fuel Economy
This displays the current fuel economy by
calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance travelled.
 
▼Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period
notifications can be 
displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
•Scheduled Maintenance
•Tyre Rotation
•Oil Change
For the setting method and indications for
the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page 6-
17.
The maintenance mo nitor displays the
information when the i gnition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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