6–64
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is
switched ON as fi ngers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off
completely (when it is most likely
that the engine is left running) this is
particularly important when clearing ice
and snow.
Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could result
in engine-starting problems or damage
to electrical parts.
When washing and waxing the vehicle,
be careful not to apply excessive force
to any single area of the vehicle roof.
Otherwise, you could dent the vehicle.
To help protect the fi nish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface when:
The vehicle is washed without fi rst
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.
The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,
or dirty cloth.
The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE
Mazda is not responsible for scratches
caused by automatic car washes or
improper washing.
Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint fi nishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint fi nish:
Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter
using lukewarm or cold water before
washing.
Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
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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
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Amber)
Mazda Radar
Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning
Indication
* The “Front Radar Sensor System Malfunction” is displayed if there is a malfunction in the
system while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Amber)
Lane-keep Assist
System (LAS) &
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning
Indication
* The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The system does not operate when the warning message is displayed.
CAUTION
Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specifi ed size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with signifi cantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the system may not operate
normally.
When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
LED Headlight
Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Smart Brake Support/
Smart City Brake Support
(SBS/SCBS) 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 3-31
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning Light
Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat
is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light fl ashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops fl ashing, but remains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light fl ashes for about 6 seconds
if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition is switched ON.
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 light may not
operate.
Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat
is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light fl ashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops fl ashing, but remains illuminated. If
a seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light
fl ashes again for a given period of time.
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 light may not
operate.
Fasten the seat belts.
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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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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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10–5
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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