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NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push
button start with the lock switch side of
the key facing up.
5. Make sure that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Press the push button start to start the engine.
NOTE
•The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transaxle).
•If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indica tor light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
•If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or brake pedal
(automatic transaxle).
2. Press the push button start toswitch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
▼Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light
(red) illuminates,
or the push button st art indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible . If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Tr i p C o m p u t e r
The following information can be selected
by pressing the selector with the ignition
switched ON.
•Approximate distance you can travel on
the available fuel
•Current fuel economy
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode 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 may 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.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Distance-to-empty mode
This mode 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 may 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 dele ted when the battery
cables are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ from
the amount indicated.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purch asing the vehicle,
re-connecting the battery after
disconnection, or resetting the data. The
average fuel economy is calculated and
displayed every minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - -
L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for
about 1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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•The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
•If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
The active driving display indica tes the following information:
•Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-90.
•Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-1 02.
•Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-96.
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with S top & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Con trol with Stop & Go function (MR CC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-107.
•Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation Conditions and W arnings
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-84.
•Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) on p age 4-119.
•Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-123.
•Smart Brake Support (SBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-127.
•Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-140.
•Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
•Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)
•Vehicle Speed
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Type A
Type B
Type C
(Digital Speed Meter Type)
(Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer))
(Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer))
Instrument Cluster
▼
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-27
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g7-27
ABS warning 7-30
Charging System Warning Light*17-27
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Lights Page
(Red)High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
*17-27
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-27
Master Warning Light*17-30
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-30
(Red)Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light
*1
Flashing
4-61
Buzzer & Flashing 7-30
Check Engine Light*17-30
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-30
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-30
*AWD Warning Light*17-30
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing7-30
Turns on 7-34
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-30
Flashing 7-34
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*17-30
*Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light*1
Flashing4-88
Turns on 7-30
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go fun ction) Warning Indication 7-30
*LED Headlight Warning Light*17-30
Low Fuel Warning Light
7-34
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Lights Page
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-34
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-34
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-34
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light7-34
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS)
Warning Light 7-34
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration 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.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-61
(Green)KEY Indicator Light
3-9
Security Indicator Light*13-40
Wrench Indicator Light*14-29
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-29
*Shift Position Indication
4-34
Lights-On Indicator Light
4-43
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Lights Page
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-Low
Beam4-46
Flashing the Headlights 4-46
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-Change
Signals4-48
Hazard Warning Flasher 4-55
(Green)
*Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-57
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-63
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go fun ction) indicator Light 4-115
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1
Traction Control System
(TCS)4-68
Dynamic Stability Con- trol (DSC)4-70
Turns on 7-30
TCS OFF Indicator Light*14-69
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-73
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-83
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*1
Malfunction
7-30
Except malfunction 4-95
*Lane Departure Warning Sys tem (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light*14-88
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go func tion) Set Indicator Light 4-110
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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