Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
Tires other than conventional tires are equipped.
Vehicle is driven on an intersection or junction, or on a forked road.
The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making it
less visible.
A white (yellow) lane line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from
construction where there may be multiple wh ite (yellow) lane lines or they are
interrupted.
A misleading line is picked up on the road su ch as a temporary line for construction, or
because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
The 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 windshield is dirty or foggy.
The windshield, camera is fogged (water droplets).
Back-light is reflected off the road surface.
The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) lane line is cast on the road.
The width of the driving lane is narrow or wide.
Driving on roads with tight curves.
The road is excessively uneven.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines.
There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield
and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system cannot accurately
determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully
and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's
raining.
Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on the
windshield.
Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicl es with an extremely low or high profile.
When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
A vehicle is outside the illumi nation range of the headlights.
The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
Entering or exiting a tunnel.
Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from
on-coming vehicles).
There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off at
nighttime.
Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
The vehicle is driven with tires having significantly different wear.
The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.
There are water puddles on the road.
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The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or
in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is
weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.
You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.
When driving extremely close to the target object.
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or
a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warn ing lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warn ing lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windshield is dirty or foggy, the
system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped
and the following warning lights turn on. Ho wever, this does not indicate a problem.
Remove the dirt from the windshield or press the defroster switch and defog the
windshield.
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
When Driving
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Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lightsHeadlights (Low/High beam)
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)/
Daytime running lights
Fo
g lights
Front side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Side turn signal lights
Side turn signal lightsOverhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Some models.
Front turn signal lights Front turn signal lights
Brake lights (LED type)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type) Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights Tr
unk light
Overhead light (Rear)Overhead light (Rear)
Brake lights (LED type)Lugg
age
compartment light
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Liftg ate side)
Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights
4-Door 5-Door
With LED Headlights
With Halogen Headlights
Fog lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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WA R N I N G
Never touch the glass portion of a halogen
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around the bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will
explode and serious injuries could be
caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with bare
hands, body oil could cause the bulb to
overheat and explode when lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach
of children:
Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous.
Serious injuries could be caused by
dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it
some other way.
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
▼Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With LED headlights),
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(With LED headlights), Fog lights*
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Headlights (With halogen headlights)
Low-beam bulbs
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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▼Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
Multiplex slow blow fuse
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1F OG 1 5 A
Fog lights
*
2H /L H I 2 0 A
Headlight high beam*2
3 H/CLEAN 20 A ―
4 STOP 10 A Brake lights
5 ROOM 15 A Overhead light
6
7.5 A Engine control system
7FUEL WARM 15 A ―
8 HAZARD 25 A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights
9 ABS/DSCS 30 A ABS, Dynamic stability control system
10 METER2 7.5 A ―
11 AUDIO2 7.5 A Audio system
12 BOSE 25 A
Bose
® Sound System-equipped model*
13 AUDIO1 15 A Audio system
14 FUEL PUMP 15 A Fuel system
15 HID R DRL 15 A Headlight (RH)
*1, Daytime running lights*
16 AT PUMP 15 A ―
17 HORN 15 A Horn
18 TAIL 15 ATaillights, License plate lights,
Parking lights, Front side-mark-
er lights
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Owner Maintenance
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SignalWarning
(Flashing)
Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System Warn-
ing Light
*
If the tire pressure m onitoring system has a malfunction, the t ire pressure warning light
flashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues illuminat-
ing. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pres‐
sure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pres‐
sure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicl e drivability could worsen and result in an
accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can
check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a
place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or a tire repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have
the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situa‐
tion that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.
(Red)
(Turns on)
KEY Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illum
inates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (am‐
ber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the en gine cannot be started, try starting it using
the emergency operation for starting the engine , and have the vehicle inspected at an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4- 10.
Security Indicator
Light If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the secu
rity indicator light remains
illuminated or flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the operational range for signal transmission. Switch the igni-
tion off, and then restart the e ngine. If the engine does not s tart after 3 or more tries, con-
tact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Amber)
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
*
The light remains turned on if th ere is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle in-
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the windshield area in fr ont of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or ob-
structed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SKYACTIV-G 2.5
ItemWeight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total
1,865 kg (4,112 lbs)
Front 970 kg (2,138 lbs)
Rear 895 kg (1,973 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front
995 kg (2,194 lbs)
Rear 945 kg (2,083 lbs)
▼Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached t
o the inside of the engine com-
partment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control Sys-
tem on page 5-2.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
▼Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wat t a ge UNECE*1 (SAE)
Headlights Halogen
High beam 65 HB3 (9005)
Low beam
55H11 (H11)
LED High/Low beam
LED
*2― (―)
Daytime running lights With halogen bulb headlights 65 HB3 (9005)
With LED headlights
LED
*2― (―)
Parking lights (Front side-marker
lights) With halogen bulb headlights 5 WY5W (―)
Front side-marker lights With LED headlights LED
*2― (―)
Parking lights With LED headlights LED
*2― (―)
Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Fog lights
*LED*2― (―)
Side turn signal lights
*LED*2― (―)
High-mount brake light LED
*2― (―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights LED type
LED
*2― (―)
Bulb type 21/5 W21/5W (7443)
Taillights (Liftgate side/Trunk lid side)
*LED*2― (―)
Specifications
Specifications
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