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Drive Selection............................... 4-113Drive Selection
*........................4-113
i-ACTIV AWD............................... 4-115 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*....... 4-115
Power Steering............................... 4-117 Power Steering..........................4-117
i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-118
i-ACTIVSENSE
*...................... 4-118
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*...................................... 4-121
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*......................................4-122
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-125
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*...................................... 4-130
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-136
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-140
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-144
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-158
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-169
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
*.................................... 4-172
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-175
360° View Monitor
*................. 4-178
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-205
Radar Sensor (Front)
*.............. 4-210
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-213
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-215
Cruise Control............................... 4-216 Cruise Control
*.........................4-216
4-2*Some models.
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▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Center of Dashboard
Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Instrument Cluster
▼
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 Indication/Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-25
ABS warning 7-27
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7-25
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 7-25
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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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 Indication/Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-25
ABS warning 7-27
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
*17-25
Power Steering Malfun
ction Indication 7-25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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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 us
er of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-25
ABS warning 7-27
Charging System Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-25
Master Warning Light*17-27
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Driving Tips
WA R N I N G
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction
opposite to the direction selected by the
selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward with
the selector lever in a forward position, or
do not let the vehicle move forward with
the selector lever in the reverse position.
Otherwise, the engine may stop, causing
the loss of the power brake and power
steering functions, and make it difficult to
control the vehicle which could result in an
accident.
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
The accelerator pedal may initially feel
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel
lighter as it is depressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how much
the accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown, and
functions to control whether or not
kickdown should be performed.
While the selector lever is in the M
position and the TCS is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch to
automatic shift mode even if the
accelerator pedal is completely
depressed. Operate the selector lever.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on theload weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasion ally to prevent them
from overheating.
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
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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 your 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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AUTOHOLD
The AUTOHOLD function automatically holds the vehicle stopped, even if you take your
foot off the brake pedal. This function can be best used while stopped in traffic or at a traffic
light. The brakes are released when you resume driving the vehicle such as by releasing the
clutch pedal with the shift lever shifted to a position other than the neutral position (manual
transaxle vehicle) or depressing the acceler ator pedal (automatic transaxle vehicle).
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the AUTOHOLD function:
The AUTOHOLD function is only designed to assist the brake operation while the vehicle is
stopped. Neglecting to operate the brakes and relying only on the AUTOHOLD system is
dangerous and could result in an unexpected a ccident if the vehicle were to suddenly move.
Operate the brakes appropriatel y in accordance with the road and surrounding conditions.
Do not release your foot from the brake pedal while the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade:
Because there is a possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by the
AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may move un expectedly and result in an accident.
Do not use the AUTOHOLD function on slippery roads such as icy or snow-covered roads, or
unpaved roads:
Even if the vehicle is held in the stopped posi tion by the AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may
move unexpectedly and result in an accident . Operate the accelerator pedal, brakes, or
steering wheel approp riately as necessary.
Immediately depress the brake pedal in the following cases:
Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
The brake pedal operation demand warning light (red) flashes and the warning sound is
activated at the same time.
(Red)
[Brake Hold Unavailable Depress Brake to Hold Position] is displayed in the
multi-information display and the warning sound is activated at the same time.
When Driving
Brake
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Drive Selection*
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is
selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered roads.
It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.
Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with St op & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) System/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is
operating.
Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
▼ Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(“
”) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(“
”) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTE
In the following cases, the drive
selection is canceled.
The ignition is switched OFF.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System/cruise control
is set.
Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.
When Driving
Drive Selection
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