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▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications
.
Instrument Cluster
Center of Dashboard Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
▼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 Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-24
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu‐ tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-24
ABS warning 7-26
Charging System Warning Light*17-24
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-24
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-24
Master Warning Light*17-26
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-26
When Driving
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SignalWarning Page
(Red)Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light
*1
Flashing
4-98
Buzzer & Flash‐ ing
7-26
Check Engine Light*17-26
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-26
*AWD Warning Light 7-26
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-26
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-26
Turns on 7-32
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-26
Flashing 7-32
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-26
(Amber)
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light*17-32
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-32
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-32
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-32
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-32
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-32
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
7-32
Door-Ajar Warning Light
7-32
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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*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 t he 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 appl ied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-71
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-71
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Security Indicator Light*13-44
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-54
Shift Position Indication
4-64
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-71
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-74
Flashing the Headlights 4-74
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals4-77
Hazard Warning Flasher4-84
(Green) Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-94
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-100
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The active driving display indicates the following information:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-123.
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-1 34.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-128.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top & Go function)
Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Contr ol with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-142.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS) Operation
Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on
page 4-156.
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) on p age 4-167.
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-170.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-173.
Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-214.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)
Vehicle Speed
Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be p erformed on the center
display.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
Method for adjusting screen brightness (automatically/manually)
Screen brightness initial settings (automatic adjustment is sel ected)
Screen brightness adjustment (manual adjustment is selected)
Display position of active driving display (display height)
When Driving
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▼Leaving Home Light
The leaving home light turns on the lights
when the transmitter unlock button is
pressed while away from the vehicle.
The following lights turn on when the
leaving home light is operated.
Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,
License plate lights.
To turn on the lights
When the ignition swi
tch and the headlight
switch are in the following conditions, the
headlights will illuminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed and
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
Ignition switch: off
Headlight switch: , , or
Unlock button
Lock button
NOTE
Operation of the leaving home light can
be turned on or off.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12.
When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
When the headlight switch is turned to
the
position, the headlights turn off.
▼ Headlight Leveling
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Contact Mazda Dealer and Have
Vehicle Inspected on page 7-26.
Manual type
The headlight leveli
ng switch is used to
adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.
Select the proper headlight angle from the
following chart.
Front seat Rear
seat LoadSwitch
Posi‐tion
Driver Passenger
×―――0
××――0
×××―1
××××1
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that you r vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Wear shoes appropriate for driving in
order to avoid your shoe contacting the
brake pedal when depressing the
accelerator pedal.
▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The EPB equipment applies the parking
brake using an electric motor. When the
parking brake is applied, the EPB switch
indicator light turns on.
Indicator light
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the parking
brake applied:
If the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied, the brake parts may
generate heat and the brake system may
not operate, leading to an accident.
Before driving, release the parking brake
and verify that the EPB indicator light is
turned off.
NOTE
The parking brake cannot be applied or
released while the vehicle battery is
dead.
If the EPB is repeatedly applied and
released it may stop operating to
prevent overheating of the motor. If this
occurs, wait approx. 1 minute before
operating the EPB switch again.
An operation sound occurs when
applying or releasing the parking brake,
however, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
If the EPB is not used for long periods,
an automatic inspection of the system is
performed while the vehicle is parked.
An operation sound can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
When the parking brake is applied and
the ignition is switched OFF, an
operation sound can be heard, however,
this does not indicate a problem.
The brake pedal may move while the
parking brake is being applied or
released, however, this does not indicate
a problem.
If the EPB switch is continually pulled
while driving the vehicle, the parking
brake will be applied and the EPB
warning beep will be activated. When
the switch is released, the parking brake
is released and the beep stops.
If the parking brake is applied with the
ignition switched off or in ACC, the EPB
indicator light in the instrument cluster
and the indicator light in the switch may
turn on for 15 seconds.
When running the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, it may be necessary
to switch the ignition off with the
parking brake released depending on
the type of auto
matic car wash.
When Driving
Brake
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When applying the parking brake
The parking brake can be applied
regardless of the ignition switch position.
Securely depress the brake pedal and pull
up the EPB switch.
The parking brake is applied and the EPB
indicator light and the EPB switch
indicator light turn on.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-23.
When releasing the parking brake
The parking brake can be released while
the ignition is switched ON or the engine
is running. When the parking brake is
released, the EPB indicator light and the
EPB switch indicator light turn off.
Parking brake manual release
Firmly depress the brake pedal and press
the EPB switch.
If the EPB switch is pressed without
depressing the brake pedal, the display or
indicator light in the instrument cluster
notifies the driver that the brake is not
depressed.
(Type A/B instrument cluster)
A message is displayed on the
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
Refer to Message Indicated in
Multi-information Disp lay on page 7-38.
(Type C instrument cluster)
The brake pedal operation demand
indicator light (green) in the instrument
cluster turns on.
(Green)
When Driving
Brake
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