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This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N
position and the brake pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A/type B instrument
cluster (page 7-24), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-24), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Refer to
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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SignalWarning Page
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
Check Engine Light*17-27
*Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system Warning Indication/Warning
Light*17-27
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-27
*AWD Warning Indication7-27
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Preten
sioner System Warning Light*17-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-27
Turns on 7-34
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-27
White 7-34
(Amber) High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-27
Blind Spot Monitoring (B
SM) Warning Indication 7-27
(Amber)Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) Warning Indication
7-27
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication7-27
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-27
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brak
e Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Indi-
cation 7-34
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-34
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-34
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)7-34
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.4-25
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SignalWarning Page
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-34
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-34
Door-Ajar Warning Indication7-34
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-34
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-34
*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.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼ 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) 2-30
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-72
Security Indicator Light*13-47
Wrench Indication
4-29
*Glow Indicator Light*14-29
*Diesel Particulate Filter Indication4-225
Shift Position Indication
4-66
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-26*Some models.
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SignalWarning Page
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-27
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
Check Engine Light*17-27
*Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system Warning Indication/Warning
Light*17-27
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-27
*AWD Warning Indication7-27
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Preten
sioner System Warning Light*17-27
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-27
Turns on 7-34
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-27
White 7-34
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-27
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-27
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-27
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-27
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In-
dication 7-34
Low Fuel Warnin
g Indication 7-34
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.4-41
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SignalWarning Page
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-34
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-34
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-34
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-34
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-34
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-34
*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.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼ 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) 2-72
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-72
Security Indicator Light*13-47
Wrench Indication
4-45
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-45
*Glow Indicator Light*14-45
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-42*Some models.
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(Red)Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light
*1
Flashing
4-100
Buzzer & Flash- ing
7-27
Check Engine Light*17-27
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-27
*AWD Warning Light 7-27
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-27
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-27
Turns on 7-34
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-27
Flashing 7-34
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-27
(Amber)
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light*17-34
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-34
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-34
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-34
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-34
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-34
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
7-34
Door-Ajar Warning Light
7-34
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-54*Some models.
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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 orwhen 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.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the us
er of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-72
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-72
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Security Indicator Light*13-47
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-57
Shift Position Indication
4-66
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-73
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-76
Flashing the Headlights 4-76
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals4-79
Hazard Warning Flasher4-86
(Green) Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-96
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-102
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.4-55
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Parking brake automatic release
If the accelerator pedal is depressed with
the parking brake applied and all of the
following conditions met, the parking
brake is released automatically.
The engine is running.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Manual transaxle)
The change lever is in a position other
than neutral.
The clutch pedal is depressed halfway
(Automatic transaxle)
Selector lever is in the D, M, or R
position
NOTE
If something such as the driver's foot
contacts the accelerator pedal with the
engine running and the parking brake
applied, the parking brake may be
released automatically. If you do not
intend to drive immediately, shift the
change lever (manual transaxle) to the
neutral position, or shift the selector lever
(automatic transaxle) to the P or N
position.
▼ Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda
Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on
page 7-27.
▼ Brake Pad Wear Indicator
When the disc brake pads become worn,
the built-in wear indicators contact the
disc plates. This causes a screeching noise
to warn that the pads should be replaced.
When you hear this noise, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with worn disc pads:
Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous.
The brakes could fail and cause a serious
accident. As soon as you hear a screeching
noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
In high humidity weather conditions,
brake noises, such as brake squeak or
brake squeal can be heard. It does not
indicate a malfunction.
When Driving
Brake
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