Always apply the electric parking brake (EPB) when parking the vehicle:
Not applying the electric parking brake (EPB) when parking the vehicle is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. When parking the vehicle, shift the
selector lever to the P position (automatic tr ansaxle vehicle) and apply the electric parking
brake (EPB).
CAUTION
If you stop operating the accelerator pedal befo re the vehicle starts moving, the force holding
the vehicle in the stopped position may weaken. Firmly depress the brake pedal or depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
NOTE
•Under the following conditions, a problem wi th the AUTOHOLD is occurring. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
•The brake pedal operation demand warning ligh t (red) in the instrument cluster flashes
and the warning sound is activated for about five seconds while the AUTOHOLD is
operating or when you press the AUTOHOLD switch.
•A message is indicated on the multi-information display and a warning sound is
activated for about five seconds while the AUTOHOLD is operating or when your press
the AUTOHOLD switch.
•If you switch the ignition OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the electric parking
brake (EPB) is applied automatically to assist you with parking the vehicle.
•The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the selector lever is shifted to R while the vehicle is on
level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).
Level ground
: Driving in reverse (selector lever in R)
Vehicle tilts forward Vehicle tilts rearward
AUTOHOLD :
Operates AUTOHOLD :
Does not operate,
canceled
AUTOHOLD :
Does not operate,
canceled
When Driving
Brake
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NOTE
•(Without multi-information display)
If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed
without depressing the brake pedal
while the AUTOHOLD is operating
(AUTOHOLD active indicator light is
turned on), the brake pedal operation
demand indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster turns on to notify the
driver that it is necessary to depress the
brake pedal.
(Green)
(With multi-information display)
If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed
without depressing the brake pedal
while AUTOHOLD is operating
(AUTOHOLD active indicator light in
instrument cluster is turned on), the
message Depress Brake Pedal to
Release Parking Brake is indicated on
the multi-informati on display to notify
the driver to depress the brake pedal.
•If any of the follow ing conditions occurs
while the AUTOHOLD function is
operating (AUTOHOLD active indicator
light is turned on), the electric parking
brake (EPB) is applied automatically
and the AUTOHOLD function turns off.
For the electric parking brake (EPB)
operation, refer to the electric parking
brake (EPB) on page 4-65.
•The ignition is switched OFF.
•There is a problem with the
AUTOHOLD function.
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
HLA is a function which assists the driver
in accelerating from a stop while on a
slope. When the driver releases the brake
pedal and depresses the accelerator pedal
while on a slope, the function prevents the
vehicle from rolling. T he braking force is
maintained automatically after the brake
pedal is released on a steep grade.
HLA operates on a downward slope when
the selector lever is in the reverse (R)
position, and on an upward slope when the
selector lever is in a forward gear.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on HLA :
HLA is an auxiliary device for accelerating
from a stop on a slope. The system only
operates for about two seconds and
therefore, relying only on the system, when
accelerating from a stop is dangerous
because the vehicle may move (roll)
unexpectedly and cause an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on the
vehicle's load or if it is towing something.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the vehicle.
When Driving
Brake
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i-ACTIVSENSE*
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forw ard Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to ass ist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the
driver and helping to avert col lisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely sol ely on the systems.
▼Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the
driver to recognize potential
hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting Sy stem (AFS)..................................................................... page 4-89
High Beam Control System (HBC)................................. ........................................... page 4-90
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning Sys tem (LDWS).............................................................. page 4-125
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)................................................................................... page 4-93
Road sign recognition
Traffic Sign Recogn ition System (TSR).......................... .......................................... page 4-99
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)....................................................... page 4-105
Rear obstruction detection wh en leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)................................ .............................................page 4-108
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with S top & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
.................................................................................................................................. page 4-112
Lane departure
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS).................................. ............................................ page 4-125
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*
The RCTA system is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the
vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alertin g the driver to the presence of
vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles approaching from the left and right sides of the vehicle,
and the rear of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and
notifies the driver of possible d anger using the Blind Spot Mon itoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights and the warning buzzer.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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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
indication
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning indication
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning indication/
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
indication
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning indication
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning indication/
warning light (amber)
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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SignalWarning
Power Steering Mal-
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m alfunction.
If the message is displayed, st op the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the displ ay turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is dis played continuously.
NOTE
•If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operat ed, however, the operation may feel heavy
compared to normal, or the steerin g wheel could vibrate when turning.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return
to normal.
Power Steering Mal- function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer if the lig ht illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
•If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normal-
ly. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be oper ated, however, the operation
may feel heavy compar ed to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turn-
ing.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return
to normal.
▼ Contact Authorized Mazda Deal
er and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights o r the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
SignalWarning
ABS Warning LightIf the ABS warning light stays
on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected
a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an A uthorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
•When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
•The brake assist system does not operate wh ile the ABS warning light is illuminated.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
AWD Warning Indi-
cation*
“4WD System Malfunction” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the following conditions. The system may have a mal-
function. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Deale r.
•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 unde r the following conditions. Park the vehicle in a safe place
and check that the warning indi cation light turns off, and then drive the vehicle. Contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer if th e indication is continuously displayed.
•When the differential oil temp erature is excessively high.•When there is a large difference between the front and rear whe el rotation, such as when
trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
AW D Wa r n i n g
Light*
When the light is turned on
The light turns on under the following conditions. The system m ay 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 f ront and rear wheels.
When the light is flashing
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments, if the w arning light stops flashing,
you can resume driving. If the light does not stop flashing, co ntact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
•When the differential oil temp erature is excessively high.•When there is a large difference between the front and rear whe el rotation, such as when
trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
(Turns on)
TCS/DSC Indicator Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly.
Take your vehicle to an Authori zed Mazda Dealer.
Air Bag/Front Seat
Belt PretensionerSystem Warning Light A system malfunction is indicated
if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illu-
minates or does not illuminate a t all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these oc-
cur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate
in an accident.WA R N I N G
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could
accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-93
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-98
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-45
Bluetooth® [Type A (non-touchscreen)] Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-47
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-50
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-35
Bluetooth® [Type B (touchscreen)]
Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-92
Bluetooth® Hands-Free.............5-102
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-89
Body Lubrication....... ....................... 6-21
Bottle Holder................................... 5-134
Brakes
Brake assist........... .......................4-68
Electric parking br ake (EPB)...... 4-65
Foot brake....................................4-64
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-67
Warning light............................... 4-67
Break-In Period.......... ....................... 3-45
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide............................. 3-30
Cell Phones....................................... 8-18
Center Console................................ 5-135
Child Restraint Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-26
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-31
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-32
LATCH child-restraint systems... 2-40
Child Safety Locks fo r Rear Doors... 3-19
Climate Control System...................... 5-4 Fully Automatic Type..................5-11
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Manual Type.................................. 5-7
Operating tips................................ 5-4
Vent Operation...............................5-5
Collision warning.............................. 7-46
Coming Home Light......................... 4-49
Cruise Control................................. 4-157 Cruise control switc h.................4-157
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-158
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-17
Cup Holder...................................... 5-133
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination. ....................4-15
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-51
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-58
Rear window........... .................... 4-57
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-105 Indication on display................. 4-106
Door Locks........................................ 3-11
Drive Selection..................................4-82
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-50
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-51
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle.....................4-45
Break-in period............................ 3-45
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-50
Driving on uneven road...............3-51
Floor mat..................................... 3-47
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-46
Overloading............. .................... 3-50
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-47
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-45
Winter driving............................. 3-48
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-78
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