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The direction of the arrow ()
indicates that the fuel -filler lid is on the
left side of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor detects
that the surrounding area is bright such as
when the lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-43.
The brightness of the instrument panel and
dashboard illuminations can be adjusted
by pressing the dashboard illumination
switch while the dashboard illumination is
dimmed.
The brightness decreases by pressing
the - switch. If you press the - switch
while the instrument cluster is at
maximum dimness, a sound is activated
to notify you that the current dimmer
setting is at ma ximum dimness.
The brightness increases by pressing the
+ switch.
1. Bright
2. Dim
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by pressing the + switch while the
instrument cluster i s at maximum dimness
and while the ignition is switched ON. If
you press the + swit ch again while the
illumination dimmer is canceled, a sound
is activated to no tify you that it is
canceled. If the in strument cluster's
visibility is reduced due to glare from
surrounding brightness, cancel the
illumination dimmer.
NOTE
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the lights are turned
on.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperatur
e is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
The vehicle is parked.
The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
center display screen.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
NOTE
When the temperature unit indicated in the
outside temperature display is changed,
the temperature unit indicated in the
engine coolant gauge display changes in
conjunction with it.
▼ Distance-to-empty
This displays the approximate distance
you can travel on the remaining fuel based
on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
NOTE
Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a sufficient amount
of remaining driving distance before
refueling is required
, refuel as soon as
possible if the fuel level is very low or
the low fuel warning light illuminates.
The display will not change unless you
add more than approximately 9 L (2.3
US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
indicating the remaining fuel supply
disappear.
If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after first
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the battery
cables are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ from
the amount indicated.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Average Fuel Economy
The average fuel economy is calculated
every minute from the total traveled
distance on the trip met
er and the total fuel
consumption, and the average fuel
economy for either drive information
display is displayed.
The average fuel economy for TRIP A is
indicated by a red arrow in the
instantaneous fuel economy display.
The average fuel economy and trip meters
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode. After the data is cleared, the fuel
consumption is recalculated and the - - -
km/L (- - - mpg) for t he 1 minute prior to
it being displayed is indicated.
▼ Current Fuel Economy
This displays the current fuel economy by
calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
The average fuel economy for TRIP A is
indicated by a red arrow.
NOTE
Indicates the 0 position when the vehicle
speed is about 5 km/h (3 mph) or slower.
▼
i-ACTIVSENSE Display*
Displays the system status.
Refer to Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) on page 4-92.
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
on page 4-96.
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition
System (TSR) on page 4-100.
Refer to Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
on page 4-105.
Refer to Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
on page 4-107.
Refer to Driver Monitoring (DM) on
page 4-108.
Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA) on page 4-109.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-20*Some models.
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Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-118.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) on page 4-127.
Refer to Cruising & Traffic Support
(CTS) on page 4-139.
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) on page 4-152.
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on
page 4-155.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear]
(SBS-R) on page 4-159.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4-163.
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-211.
▼Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of eight directions while
the vehicle is being driven.
DisplayDirection
NN orth
S South
EE ast
WW est
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
▼Warning (Display Indication)
A message is displayed to notify the user
of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
If the warning light turns on/flashes
simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in
the display, check the information
regarding the warning light or symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-26.
For messages not indicating a symbol,
follow the instructions indicated in the
multi-information display.
Refer to Message Indicated on
Multi-information Disp lay on page 7-38.
▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on
model and specifications.
1. Instrument Cluster
2. Front Center of Headliner
Warning lights will appear in any of the
highlighted areas
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Refer to
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu‐ tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-27
ABS warning 7-29
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
High Engine Coolant Temperat ure Warning Indication 7-28
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light*17-28
Master Warning Indication 7-29
Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-29
Brake Override Warning Indication 7-30
Check Engine Indication/Light*17-30
*Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
*AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensi oner System Warning Indication/ Wa r n i n g
Light*17-31
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-22*Some models.
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SignalWarning Refer to
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indication/Warni ng
Light*1
Flashing 7-32
Turns on 7-36
(Red) KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-32
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-33
*i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-33
Exterior Light Warning I
ndication/Warning Light*17-33
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-33
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Engine Oil Level Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Seat Belt Warning Indication/Warning Light (Front seat) 7-34
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-35
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-36
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-36
*Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-36
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Refer to
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-36
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Refer to
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-27
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light
2-72
Security Indicator Light
3-40
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-27
*Shift Position Indication
4-35
Lights-On Indicator Light
4-43
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-46
Flashing the Headlights 4-46
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals
4-49
Hazard Warning Flasher4-57
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-29
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-70
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) indicator Light 4-134
*Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) indicator Light
4-149
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-75
Dynamic Stabil‐ ity Control(DSC)4-76
Turns on 7-31
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-77
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-78
(White)
*i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warn
ing/Risk Avoidance Support Sys‐
tem) 4-84
(Green)
(Amber)
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light
4-89
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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