▼To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET/ switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the desired speed.
Press the SET/
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed w ith a single SET/
switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster d isplay for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
▼ To Resume Cruising Speed at More
Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If the cruise control system temporarily
canceled (such as applying the brake pedal)
and the system is still activated, the most
recent set speed will automatically resume
when the RES/
switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the veh
icle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the RES/
switch.
▼ To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
•Slightly depress
the brake pedal.
•(Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal.
•Press the OFF/CAN switch.
If the RES/ switch is pressed when the
vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher,
the system reverts to th e previously set speed.
NOTE
•If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled.
•The parking brake is applied.
•(Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
•(Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
•When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be re-set.
•(Automatic transaxle)
The cruise control cannot be cancelled
while driving in manual mode (selector
lever shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transaxle is shifted
down to a lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set speed or depress
the brake pedal.
▼To Deactivate
When a cruising speed has been set
(cruise set indication (white) is
displayed/cruise s
et indicator light
(green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CA N switch or press
the OFF/CAN switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been set
(cruise main indication (white) is
displayed)
Press the OFF/CAN switch.
When Driving
Cruise Control
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SignalWarning
(Amber)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
*
The warning light turns on if t here is a malfunction in the sys tem while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop & Go f unction (MRCC with Stop & Go fun ction) system is on.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Blind Spot Monitor- ing (BSM) OFF In-
dicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following co nditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.•The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be operat-
ed.
•The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blin d Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates). Ho wever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
LED Headlight
Wa r n i n g L i g h t*
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED hea dlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t
urns off.
SignalWarning Action to be taken
Low Fuel 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 be-
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves around
according to the driv
ing conditions and the
vehicle posture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn-
ing Light If the check fuel cap warning light illumi-
nates while driving, t
he fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly. Stop the engine and rein
stall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-27.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
Wa r n i n g s
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system w
arnings notify the
driver of system malfunctions and
cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func-
tion) is operating The Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) sys-
tem has been canceled.
The beep continues to
sound while the vehicle
is being driven. The distance between
your vehicle and the ve-
hicle ahead is too close.
Verify the safety of the
surrounding area and re-
duce vehicle speed.
When the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func-
tion) is operating, the
beep sounds and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
warning light (amber) in
the instrument cluster
turns on. A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Have your vehicle in-
spected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼
Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed
on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated and
the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display
flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed
speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on.
▼ Collision warning*
If there is a possibility
of a collision with a
vehicle ahead, a warning sound is
activated intermittently at the same time as
the warning light fla shes and the warning
indication is displayed in the active
driving display (With active driving
display).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Smart Brake Support (SBS)/Mazda R
adar Cruise Control (MRCC)/Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS)
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
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Index
Electric parking brake (EPB)
warning........................................ 7-45
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-90
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-95
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-46
Bluetooth® [Type A (non-touchscreen)] Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-46
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-48
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-34
Bluetooth® [Type B (touchscreen)] Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-90
Bluetooth® Hands-Free.............5-100
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-87
Body Lubrication....... ....................... 6-28
Bottle Holder................................... 5-131
Brakes Brakes assist................................ 4-60
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)......4-57
Foot brake....................................4-56
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-59
Parking brake........ .......................4-57
Warning light............................... 4-59
Break-In Period.......... ....................... 3-43
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide............................. 3-26
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console................................ 5-132
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-28
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-23
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-28
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-30
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-33
LATCH child-restraint systems... 2-41
Child Safety Locks fo r Rear Doors... 3-19
Climate Control System...................... 5-4 Fully Automatic Type..................5-12
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Manual Type.................................. 5-7
Operating Tips............................... 5-4
Vent Operation...............................5-5
Collision warning.............................. 7-47
Coming Home Light......................... 4-46
Cruise Control................................. 4-140 Cruise Control Switch............... 4-140
Cruise main indication
(white)........................................4-141
Cruise set indication (white)/indicator
light (green)............................... 4-141
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-18
Cup Holder...................................... 5-129
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination. ....................4-17
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-47
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-54
Rear window........... .................... 4-53
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-102
Door Locks........................................ 3-11
Drive selection.................................. 4-73
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-47
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-49
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle.....................4-42
Break-in period............................ 3-43
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-47
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Index
Control......................................... 4-43
Flashing....................................... 4-46
High-low beam............................ 4-46
Leaving home light..................... 4-47
Leveling....................................... 4-47
Head Restraint................................... 2-12
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-81
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)................ 4-65
Hood Release.................................... 6-19
Horn...................................................4-55
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-27
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate............................................... 7-49
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep..................................... 7-44
Illuminated Entry System............... 5-127
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-39
Indicator Lights................................. 4-26 Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-29
Wrench......................................... 4-29
Inspecting Brak e/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-27
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-25
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-25
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-27
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-11
Interior Care...................................... 6-60 Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-62
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-63
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-62
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-62
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-61
Panel maintenance....................... 6-62
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-62
Seat belt maintenance..................6-60
Upholstery and synthetic leather
maintenance................................. 6-61
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-61
Interior Lights................................. 5-126 Luggage Compartment Light.....5-126
Map Lights................................ 5-126
Overhead Lights........................ 5-126
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-77
Active Safety Technology........... 4-77
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-80
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-119
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-90
Camera and sensors..................... 4-78
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).......................................4-102
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-130
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-81
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)....................................... 4-84
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)..................4-107
Pre-Crash Safety Technology...... 4-78
Radar Sensors (Rear).................4-138
Radar sensor (front)...................4-135
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)...................................... 4-104
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...... 4-127
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-123
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)........................................... 4-96
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Index
i-ACTIV AWD Operation.................4-75
J
Jack...................................................... 7-5
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-3
Keys.....................................................3-2Key suspend function.................... 3-8
Transmitter..................................... 3-4
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-45
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-45
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep................................................... 7-44
Key Suspend Function........................ 3-8
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-46
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)............................................. 4-84 LDWS switch.............................. 4-87
Lane-Change Signals........................ 4-49
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-47
Liftgate.............................................. 3-20 Luggage compartment................. 3-22
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-48
Lighting Control................................4-43
Lights-on reminder............................7-43
Light Bulbs Replacement................................ 6-41
Specifications.................................9-6
Lubricant Quality................................ 9-4
Luggage Compartment Light.......... 5-126
M
Maintenance
Information.................................... 6-2
Scheduled.......................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor........................ 6-15
Manual Transaxle Operation............. 4-30
Map Lights...................................... 5-126
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function).......................................... 4-107 Close proximity warning........... 4-109
Cruise control function.............. 4-116
Display indication......................4-109
Setting the system......................4-110
Stop hold control....................... 4-115
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) System Warnings............... 7-47
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-41
Meters and Gauges............................4-11
Mirrors Outside mirrors............................ 3-31
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-32
Mirror Defogger.......... ...................... 4-54
Moonroof...........................................3-36
O
Odometer and Trip Meter................. 4-12
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-31
Outside Temperature Display............4-18
Overhead Console........................... 5-131
Overhead Lights......... ..................... 5-126
Overheating....................................... 7-22
Overloading....................................... 3-48
Owner Maintenance Closing the Hood.........................6-20
Engine Compartment
Overview..................................... 6-21
Key battery replacement..............6-34
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Index
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Lights.................................. 4-24
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-43Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep................... 7-43
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep....... 7-46
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-46
Collision warning........................ 7-47
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-45
Excessive speed warning.............7-47
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-44
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-45
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-45
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-44
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-46
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-43
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-47
Power steering warning buzzer....7-46
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-45
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-43
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-46
Warranty............................................ 8-16
Weights................................................ 9-6
Windows Power windows......... .................. 3-33
Windshield Washer........................... 4-52
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-50
Winter Driving.................................. 3-45
Wiper Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade............................................ 6-30
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades.......................................... 6-29
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