3–1*Some models.
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys ...................................................... 3-2 Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ..... 3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ......................................... 3-10
Operational Range ....................... 3-11
Doors and Locks ................................ 3-12 Door Locks ................................... 3-12
Liftgate ......................................... 3-22
Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-30 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-30
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................ 3-33
Steering Wheel................................... 3-35 Steering Wheel ............................. 3-35
Mirrors ............................................... 3-36 Mirrors ......................................... 3-36
Windows ............................................. 3-39 Power Windows ........................... 3-39
Moonroof
* ................................... 3-42
Security System ................................. 3-45 Modifi cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-45
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-45
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-47
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-49 Break-In Period ............................ 3-49
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-49
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-50
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-51
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-51
Winter Driving ............................. 3-52
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-53
Overloading .................................. 3-54
Driving on Uneven Road ............. 3-55
Towing ................................................ 3-56 Trailer Towing
(U.S.A. and Canada) .................... 3-56
Recreational Towing .................... 3-64
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Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel tank
and the fuel-fi ller cap is removed too
quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and fl ames away
from the fi ller neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or fl ames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
fi ller cap or not using a fuel-fi ller cap
may result in a fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically: Continuing to add fuel after the
fuel pump nozzle has shut off
automatically is dangerous because
overfi lling the fuel tank may cause
fuel overfl ow or leakage. Fuel overfl ow
and leakage could damage the vehicle
and if the fuel ignites it could cause a
fi re and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-
fi ller cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The wrong cap can result in
a serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
Fuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull the remote fuel- fi ller lid
release.
To close, press the fuel- fi ller lid until it
locks securely.
Remote fuel-filler lid release
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Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Cap
To remove the fuel-fi ller cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the inner side
of the fuel lid.
To close the fuel- fi ller cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
Open Close
CAUTION
(U.S.A. and Canada)
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-fi ller cap may not
be properly installed. If the warning
light illuminates, park your vehicle
safely off the right-of-way, remove the
fuel-fi ller cap and reinstall it correctly.
After the cap has been correctly
installed, the fuel cap warning light
may continue to illuminate until a
number of driving cycles have been
completed. A drive cycle consists of
starting the engine (after four or more
hours with the engine off ) and driving
the vehicle on city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check
fuel cap warning light illuminated
could cause the check engine light to
illuminate as well.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Page
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 Flashing
7-26
Turns on 7-31
(Amber/White) * KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-26
White 7-31
(Red) * KEY Warning Light *1 Malfunction
7-26
Except
malfunction 7-31
(Amber) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-26
* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication
7-26
(Amber) * Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) Warning Indication 7-26
(Amber) * Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-26
LED Headlight Warning Light *1
7-26
(Amber)
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning
Indication/Warning Light *1 7-31
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-31
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-31
Seat Belt Warning Light
7-31
* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-31
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire infl ation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Diff erent Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with diff erent
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires: Using any other tire size than what is
specifi ed for the vehicle (page 9-9 )
is dangerous. It could seriously aff ect
ride, handling, ground clearance,
tire clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specifi ed for the
vehicle.
Tire Infl ation Pressure
WARNING
Always infl ate the tires to the correct
pressure: Overinfl ation or underinfl ation of tires
is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-9 .
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap: Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease which
could result in a serious accident. Do
not use any part for the tire valve cap
that is not a Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures for
the best ride, handling, and minimum tire
wear.
Refer to the speci fi cation charts (page
9-9 ).
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Red)
Brake Pedal
Operation Demand Warning Light
*
When only fl ashing
Flashes if there is the possibility of the vehicle not being held in the\
stopped position by the
AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hold your foot on t\
he brake
pedal.
When fl ashing and beep sound is activated at the same time
The warning light fl ashes and the beep sound is activated for about fi ve seconds if there is
a problem with the system. If the warning light fl ashes and the warning sound is activated,
immediately depress the brake pedal and stop using the AUTOHOLD function then contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light fl ashes and the beep sound is
activated while using the AUTOHOLD function: Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Check Engine Light If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem.\
It is important to
note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
The engine's electrical system has a problem.
The emission control system has a problem.
The fuel- fi ller cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it fl ashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic
Transaxle Warning
Indication/Warning Light
* The indication/light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning indication/light illuminates, the transaxle has
an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Warning Indication
*
“4WD System Malfunction” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the following conditions. The system may have a
malfunction. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.
When there is a large difference between the tire size of the front and rear wheels.
“4WD System High Load” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the following conditions. Park the veh\
icle in a safe place
and check that the warning indication light turns off, and then drive the vehicle. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication is continuously displayed.
When the differential oil temperature is excessively high.
When there is a large difference between the front and rear wheel rotation, such as when
trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart Brake Support/ Smart City Brake
Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Indication/ Warning Light
* The light turns on if the windshield or
the radar sensor are dirty, or there is a
malfunction in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windshield,
clean the windshield.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front
emblem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Low Fuel Warning
Indication/Warning Light
The light turns on when the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may
vary because fuel inside the fuel tank
moves around according to the driving
conditions and the vehicle posture.
Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warning
Indication/Warning Light If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-
fi ller
cap may not be installed properly. Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-
fi ller
cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-34
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Vehicle Loading
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or\
trailer, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perfo\
rmance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for \
determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety Certifi cation
Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle: Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension
system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely,
particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of
the tire, its load range, and corresponding infl ation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certifi cation and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all\
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your
dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
PAYLOAD
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