4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the brake
pedal. To switch the ignition position,
press the push button start without
depressing the pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the selector lever is in the P
position, and the ignition is in ACC, the
ignition switches off automatically after
about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off , set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P:
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off , setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P is dangerous. Unexpected
vehicle movement could occur which
could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off ,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
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.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Amber)
KEY Warning
Indication
* “Keyless System Malfunction” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a
problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the push button start indicator light (amber) fl ashes, the
engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency
operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10 .
“Ignition is On” is displayed
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened without switching the ignition
off.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
This message is displayed when any of the following operations is performed with the key
out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is diffi cult for the
key to be detected.
The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched off
The ignition is switched on
All doors are closed without switching the ignition off
(Red)
(Illuminate)
KEY Warning
Light
* If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light
(amber) fl ashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10 .
(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Light
* The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indication/
Warning Light
* This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM). Have
your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffi c and few vehicles that the radar sensors can
detect, the system may pause. However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven
at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specifi ed period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
To allow the front passenger occupant
classifi cation sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System
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Specifi cations
Personalization Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Distance
Recognition
Support System
(DRSS) (page
4-97 ) The system can be changed so that Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS) does not
operate.
*1 On On/Off A —
The distance at which the vehicle ahead and your
vehicle indicated in the display fl ashes in white
can be changed. Near Far/Medium/
Near A —
Parking sensor
system (page
4-166 ) Display/non-display On On/Off A —
Vehicle
Door locks
(page 3-17 ) Operation condition of auto lock/unlock function Lock:
When
Driving
Unlock:
IGN Off Lock: When
Driving
Unlock: In
Park/
Lock: Out of
Park Unlock: In
Park/
Lock: Shifting
Out of Park/
Lock: When
Driving
Unlock: IGN
Off/
Lock: When
Driving/
Off A D
Keyless entry
system (page
3-3 ) Method for unlocking door using transmitter Driver's:
Once, All
Doors:
Twice All Doors:
Once/
Driver's: Once,
All Doors:
Twice A E
Time for locking door automatically 60
seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A —
Advanced
keyless entry
system (page
3-9 ) Method for unlocking door using request switch/
transmitter Driver's:
Once, All
Doors:
Twice All Doors:
Once/
Driver's: Once,
All Doors:
Twice A E,
F
Time for locking door automatically 60
seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A —
Auto-lock function operation/non-operational
Off On/Off A —
Beep volume when locking/unlocking
Medium High/
Medium/
Low/
Off A E,
F
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Index
A
Accessory Socket ................................ 5-85
Active Driving Display ....................... 4-29
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................... 4-87
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ......................................... 8-18
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ...... 3-9
Operational range .......................... 3-10
Advanced Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-47
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-45
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-48
Ambient Temperature Display ... 4-18, 4-25
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-72
Armrest Box ........................................ 5-90
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume .................... 5-14
Seek Switch ................................... 5-14
Audio Set
Applications .................................. 5-72
AUX .............................................. 5-34
Bluetooth
® ..................................... 5-40
Radio ............................................. 5-26
Satellite Radio ............................... 5-30
Settings .......................................... 5-70
Troubleshooting ............................ 5-73
USB ............................................... 5-35
Voice Recognition ......................... 5-67
Volume/Display/Sound Controls ... 5-24
Audio System
Antenna ......................................... 5-18
Appendix ....................................... 5-76
Audio Control Switch ................... 5-14
Audio Set ....................................... 5-19
AUX/USB mode ........................... 5-15
Before Using the Audio System .... 5-14 Automatic Transaxle ........................... 4-38
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........ 4-41
Automatic transaxle controls......... 4-38
Driving tips.................................... 4-47
Manual shift mode......................... 4-42
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-39
Transaxle ranges ............................ 4-40
B
Battery ................................................. 6-38
Maintenance .................................. 6-40
Replacement .................................. 6-40
Specifi cations .................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out ................................. 7-20
Jump-starting ................................. 7-20
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............ 4-91
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
switch ............................................ 4-96
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep .................................................... 7-48
Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth® Audio .......................... 5-46
Bluetooth® Hands-Free.................. 5-57
Bluetooth® Preparation .................. 5-43
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-32
Bottle Holder ....................................... 5-89
Brakes
Brake assist.................................... 4-70
Electric parking brake (EPB) ........ 4-67
Foot brake...................................... 4-66
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-69
Warning light ................................. 4-69
Break-In Period ................................... 3-49
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-29
Cell Phones ......................................... 8-19
Center Console .................................... 5-90
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I
i-ACTIV AWD Operation ................... 4-81
i-ACTIVSENSE .................................. 4-84
Active safety technology ............... 4-84
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ............................................. 4-87
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ...... 4-91
Camera and sensors ....................... 4-85
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) .......................................... 4-97
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ... 4-136
High Beam Control System
(HBC) ............................................ 4-88
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ....................................... 4-116
Laser sensor (front) ..................... 4-142
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)....................................... 4-105
Pre-crash safety technology .......... 4-85
Radar sensor (front)..................... 4-139
Radar sensors (rear)..................... 4-144
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ... 4-101
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ........ 4-133
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) ........................................ 4-128
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-30
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate ................................................. 7-51
Ignition
Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-46
Illuminated Entry System ................... 5-85
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-45
Indication/Indicator Lights .................. 4-35
Indicator Lights
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-37
Wrench .......................................... 4-37
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level .............. 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-29 Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-29
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............ 6-31
Instrument Cluster ............................... 4-12
Interior Care ........................................ 6-68
Active driving display
maintenance................................... 6-71
Cleaning the fl oor mats ................. 6-71
Cleaning the window interiors ...... 6-71
Instrument panel top maintenance ... 6-70
Leather upholstery maintenance ... 6-69
Panel maintenance ......................... 6-70
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-70
Seat belt maintenance .................... 6-69
Upholstery maintenance ................ 6-69
Vinyl upholstery maintenance ....... 6-69
Interior Lights ..................................... 5-82
Luggage compartment light .......... 5-82
Map lights...................................... 5-82
Overhead lights ............................. 5-82
J
Jack ....................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-20
K
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning beep (With the advanced keyless
function) .............................................. 7-47
Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) ................. 7-47
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ........... 7-47
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep .................................................... 7-47
Key Suspend Function .......................... 3-8
Keyless Entry System ........................... 3-3
Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ...................... 3-8
Transmitter ...................................... 3-4
Index
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