To prevent false detection by the air bag sensor system, heed the following:
Do not use tyres or wheels other than those specified for your Mazda:
Use of any tyre or wheel other than thos e specified for your Mazda (page 9-9) is
dangerous. Use of such wheels will prevent the vehicle's accident detections system from
accurately detecting a collision or roll-over acci dent resulting in incorrect or unexpected air
bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.
Do not overload your vehicle:
Overloading your vehicle is dangerous as it could prevent the air bag crash sensor system
from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or
unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries. The gross axle weight
rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rati ng (GVWR) for your vehicle are on the Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Do not exceed these ratings.
Do not drive the vehicle off-road:
Driving your Mazda off-road is dangerous beca use the vehicle has not been designed to do
so. Driving the vehicle off-road could prev ent the air bag crash sensor system from
accurately detecting a collision or roll-over acci dent resulting in incorrect or unexpected air
bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.
Do not modify a front door or leave any damage unrepaired. Always have an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer inspect a damaged front door:
Modifying a front door or leaving any damage unrepaired is dangerous. Each front door has a
side crash sensor as a component of the supple mentary restraint system. If holes are drilled in
a front door, a door speaker is left removed, or a damaged door is left unrepaired, the sensor
could be adversely affected causing it to not detect the pressure of an impact correctly during
a side collision. If a sensor does not detect a side impact correctly, the side and curtain air
bags and the front seat belt pretensioner may not operate normally which could result in
serious injury to occupants.
Do not modify the supplementary restraint system:
Modifying the components or wiring of the supplementary restraint system is dangerous. You
could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modifications to the
supplementary restraint system. This includes in stalling trim, badges, or anything else over
the air bag modules. It also includes installing extra electrical equipm ent on or near system
components or wiring. An expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer can
provide the special care needed in the removal an d installation of front seats. It is important
to protect the air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally
deploy, and that the driver seat slide position sensor is not damaged and the seats retain an
undamaged air bag connection.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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•Drive slowly. Braking performance can
be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this
situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
▼Snow Tyres
WA R N I N G
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehi
cle's handling could
be greatly affected and result in an
accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the
specified size and pressure (page 9-9).
▼ Ty r e C h a i n s
Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.
CAUTION
Chains may
affect handling.
Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)
or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,
and sharp turns.
Avoid locked-wheel braking.
Do not use chains on a temporary spare
tyre; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tyre.
In some models, the vehicle is not
equipped with a factory installed
temporary spare tyre.
Do not use chains on roads that are free
of snow or ice. The tyres and chains could
be damaged.
Chains may scratch or chip aluminium
wheels.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitoring system, the system
may not function correctly when using tyre
chains.
Install the chains on the front tyres only.
Do not use chains on the rear tyres.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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▼Trailer Hitch
When towing a trailer, use an ap
propriate trailer hitch. We recommend using a genuine
Mazda trailer hitch. Use the original holes drilled by the vehi cle manufacture for securing
the trailer hitch. Con tact your Authorised Mazda Dealer for mor e information.
MAX 84 Kg (185.1 lb)
Hitch coupling point
A
B C
C
A:350—420 (13.8—16.5)
B:989.7 (38.96)
C:1046.9 (41.217)
Unit:mm (in)
Trailer hitch installation area
▼
Ty r e s
When towing a trailer, make sure
all tyres are inflated to the recommended cold-tyre
pressure, as indicated on the ty re pressure chart on the driver's door frame. Trailer tyre size,
load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to tyre man ufacturer specifications.
WA R N I N G
Never use the temporary spare tyre when towing:
Using the temporary spare tyre on your vehicle when towing a trailer is dangerous as it could
result in tyre failure, loss of control, and injury to vehicle occupants.
Before Driving
To w i n g
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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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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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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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WA R N I N G
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlookin g traffic signs and provides support for safer
driving. Depending on the weath er conditions or problems with
traffic signs, a
traffic sign
may not be recognised or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual
traffic signs. Otherwise, it
could result in an accident.
NOTE
•The TSR does not operate if there is a malf unction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
•Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
•An object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up
by the camera.
•Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
•The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
•Tyres other than standard tyres are equipped.
•The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.
•When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
•The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
•The windscreen is dirty or foggy.
•The windscreen and camera are fogged (water droplets).
•Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
•The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
•Strong light reflects off the road.
•A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
•The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
•The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
•A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
•A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
•A traffic sign is partially shaded.
•A traffic sign is bent or warped.
•A traffic sign is too low or too high.
•A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the LAS&LDWS:
The LAS&LDWS is not an automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not designed
to compensate for a driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to
an accident.
The detection ability of the LAS&LDWS is limite d. Always stay on course using the steering
wheel and drive with care.
Do not use the LAS&LDWS in the following cases:
The system may not operate adequately accordin g to the actual driving conditions, resulting
in an accident.
Driving on roads with tight curves.
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads.
Roads with heavy traffic and insufficient distance between vehicles.
Roads with no white (yellow) lane lines.
Narrow roads resulting from road construction or lane closures.
The vehicle is driven on a temp orary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from road
construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are interrupted.
Vehicle is driven on roads other than expressways and highways.
The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
Tyres of a different specified size are used, such as an emergency spare tyre.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that the LAS&LDWS can operate normally.
Do not modify the suspensions.
Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authoris ed Mazda Repairer for tyre replacement.
NOTE
•When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LAS&LDWS is
automatically disabled. The LAS&LDWS beco mes operational again when the direction
indicator lever is returned and the system detects white (yellow) lane lines while the
vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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