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Before Driving
Security System
To cancel the intrusion sensor, press
the intrusion sensor cancel button on
the transmitter within 20 seconds after
pressing the lock button.
The hazard warning lights will À ash three
times.
NOTE
To reactivate the intrusion sensor,
turn off the armed theft-deterrent
system and then rearm it.
The intrusion sensor is operational
when the theft-deterrent system
is armed. To cancel the intrusion
sensor, press the intrusion sensor
cancel button each time the theft-
deterrent system is armed.
To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the doors.
The hazard warning lights will À ash twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is turned off, the hazard warning
lights will À ash twice to indicate that the
system is turned off.
To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the doors.
Pressing the electric boot lid opener
while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will À ash twice.
Theft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the console box.
Mazda recommends that you af ¿ x it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Running-In
No special running-in is necessary, but
a few precautions in the ¿ rst 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-3 ) and have an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the tyres properly in À ated.
Do not carry unnecessary weight.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transmission failure, and
tyre damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, À ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-20 .
Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-17 ).
Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
Use washer À uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer À uid (page 6-23 ).
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
NOTE
Do not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transmission and to 1 or R with a
manual transmission. Block the rear
wheels.
Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision. In
addition, if the vehicle is driven with
snow accumulated on the bonnet,
the active bonnet system may not
activate normally in an emergency.
Do not open or close the soft top
when the temperature is 5 °C (41 °F)
or less. The material of the soft top
could be damaged by freezing.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
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
WARNING
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 vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitoring system (vehicle
with run- À at tyres), the system may not
function correctly when using tyres with
steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls
(page 4-146 ).
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
E u r o p e
When snow tyres are used, select the
speci ¿ ed size and pressure (page 9-8 ).
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-11
i-stop
* ........................................... 4-13
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-24
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-24
Multi-information Display and INFO
Switch
* ......................................... 4-33
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-42
Transmission ...................................... 4-48
Manual Transmission
Operation ...................................... 4-48
Automatic Transmission
Controls ........................................ 4-51
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-63
Lighting Control ........................... 4-63
Rear Fog Light
* ............................ 4-70
Turn and Lane-change Signals ..... 4-71
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer .......................................... 4-72
Headlight Washer
* ........................ 4-77
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-77
Horn ............................................. 4-79
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-79
Brake .................................................. 4-81
Brake System ............................... 4-81
Emergency Stop Signal System ... 4-84
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-84 ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-86
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-86
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-87
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-88
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-90
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-90
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-93
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-93
Drive Selection ................................... 4-97
Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-97
Power Steering................................... 4-99
Power Steering ............................. 4-99
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Headlight Washer *
The ignition must be switched ON and the
headlights must be turned on.
The headlight washers operate
automatically once every ¿ fth time the
windscreen washer operates.
If you want to operate headlight washers,
double À ick the wiper lever.
Washer OFF
NOTE
If air enters the headlight washer À uid
pipe under conditions such as when
the vehicle is brand-new or after an
empty washer tank is replenished with
washer À uid, washer À uid will not spray
even when the wiper lever is operated.
If this occurs, perform the following
procedure:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the headlights.
3. Double À ick the wiper lever several
times until the washer À uid sprays.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defogger grid inside the window.
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the rear window defogger
switch is turned off. Otherwise the
heat generated from the defogger
could damage the convertible top and
the internal material.
NOTE
This defogger is not designed
for melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
Mirror Defogger *
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.
The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-77 ).
Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
O p e r a t i n g T i p s
Operate the air-conditioning system with
the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with the
ignition switched ON when the engine is
not running.
(With i-stop)
The air À ow amount may decrease
slightly while the i-stop function is
operating.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the bonnet and the
air inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system ef ¿ ciency.
Use the air-conditioning system to defog
the windows and dehumidify the air.
The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while in
a traf ¿ c jam, or when you would like to
shut off outside air for quick cooling of
the interior.
Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windscreen defrosting.
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the air-conditioning system.
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
ef ¿ cient.
The refrigerant speci ¿ cations are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. Check
the label before re ¿ lling the refrigerant.
If the wrong type of refrigerant is used,
it could result in a serious malfunction
of the air conditioner.
For details, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Label
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