
6. Slide the contact or move it using thecommander switch, then select
.
Changing contact name of your
favorites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select the contact to display the keyboard screen.
6. If a new name is input and
is
selected, the contact name is stored.
NOTE
If the contact is long-pressed when the
favorites list is displayed, the contact
information can be edited (deleted,
moved).
Telephone Number Input
NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confident you can do it while driving in a
non-taxing road situation. If you are not
completely comfortable, make all calls
from a safe parking position, and only
start driving when you can devote your
full attention to driving.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. When
is pressed, the dial pad
is displayed.
3. Input the telephone number using the dial pad.
4. Select
to make the call.
Numeral or symbol entry
Use the dial pad.
Long-press the
to input +.
Select
to delete the currently input
value.
Long-press
to delete all input values.
Redial Function
Makes a call to the last person called
(latest person on outgoing call record)
from the mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Redial”
Call back Function
Makes a call to the last person who called
your (latest person on incoming call
record) mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Call back”
Mobile 911 (U.S.A./Canada only)
If the vehicle is involved in a moderate to
severe collision, a call is made
automatically to 911 from the connected
device. The “Emergency Assistance Call”
setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-73.
CAUTION
Though the system can be set to not call
911, doing so will defe at the purpose of the
system. Mazda recommends that the
Mobile 911 system remain activated.
Interior Features
Audio Set
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SignalWarning
Power Steering Mal‐
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m alfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no probl em if the message in the display turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is dis played continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be op erated, however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the steer ing wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steerin g feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
Power Steering Mal‐ function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer if the lig ht illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate nor‐
mally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the opera‐
tion may feel heavy compared to normal , or the steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steerin g feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
▼ Contact Authorized Mazda Deale
r and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
SignalWarning
ABS Warning LightIf the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS
control unit has detected
a system malfunction. If this o ccurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
Check Engine LightIf this light illuminates while dr
iving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and cons ult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illumi nate in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a problem.The emission control system has a problem.The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
If the check engine light turns on, do not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected and then reconnected, the engine could be damaged
and catch on fire.
Automatic Trans‐
axle Warning Indi‐ cation/Warning Light The indication/light illuminates
when the transaxle has a problem.CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning indication/ light illuminates, the transaxle has an electri‐
cal problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Warning Indi‐
cation*
“4WD system malfunction” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the following conditions. The system may have a mal‐
function. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Deale r.
When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.When there is a large difference between the tire size of the front and rear wheels.
“4WD system high-load” is displayed
The indication is displayed unde r the following conditions. Park the vehicle in a safe place
and check that the warning indi cation light turns off, and then drive the vehicle. Contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer if th e indication is continuously displayed.
When the differential oil temp erature is excessively high.When there is a large difference between the front and rear whe el rotation, such as
when trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
(Turns on)
TCS/DSC Indicator Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly.
Take your vehicle to an Authori zed Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-97
Active Driving Display..................... 4-56
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)............................................... 4-110
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system..... 3-9
Operational range........................ 3-10
Advanced Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep.................................... 7-47
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)........................... 4-158
Collision warning.... .................. 4-160
Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
system operation........................ 4-160
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-62
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-94
Armrest Box.................................... 5-102
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-15
Seek Switch................................. 5-15
Audio Set Android Auto™........................... 5-45
Apple CarPlay............................. 5-42
Applications................................. 5-79
AUX.............................................5-35
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-49
Radio............................................5-27
Satellite Radio........ ..................... 5-31
Settings........................................ 5-77
Troubleshooting.......... ................. 5-80
USB............................................. 5-36
Voice Recognition.... ................... 5-74
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls....................................... 5-24
Audio System Antenna........................................5-18
Appendix..................................... 5-85
Audio Control Switch................. 5-15
Audio Set..................................... 5-19
AUX/USB mode..........................5-16
Before Using the Audio
System......................................... 5-15
Automatic Transaxle......................... 4-59 Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-62
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-59
Driving tips..................................4-67
Manual shift mode.......................4-62
Shift-lock system......................... 4-60
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-60
B
Battery............................................... 6-34
Maintenance.................................6-35
Replacement................................ 6-35
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-19 Jump-starting............................... 7-19
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)........ 4-114 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)..................... 4-119
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-49
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-55
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-65
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-52
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-28
Bottle Holder................................... 5-100
Brakes Brake assist.................................. 4-92
Electric parking brake (EPB)...... 4-90
Foot brake....................................4-89
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-92
Warning light............................... 4-92
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Index
Break-In Period................................. 3-47
C
Capacities............................................ 9-4
Carbon Monoxide............................. 3-28
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console................................ 5-102
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-42
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-37
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-42
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-44
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-48
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico)...................................... 2-57
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico).......................... 2-57
Child Safety Locks fo r Rear Doors... 3-19
Climate Control System...................... 5-4 Front Air Conditioner....................5-7
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Operating tips................................ 5-4
Rear Air Conditioner... ................ 5-13
Vent Operation (Front).................. 5-5
Vent operation (Rear).................. 5-11
Collision warning.............................. 7-50
Coming Home Light......................... 4-71
Cruise Control................................. 4-203 Cruise control switc h.................4-203
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-204
Cup Holder........................................ 5-99
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-72
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-79
Rear window........... .................... 4-78
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Display...............................................4-11
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-126
Indication on display................. 4-126
Door Locks........................................ 3-11
Drive Selection................................4-102
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-52
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-53
Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle.....................4-67
Break-in period............................ 3-47
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-52
Driving on uneven road...............3-53
Floor mat..................................... 3-49
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-48
Overloading............. .................... 3-52
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-49
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-47
Turbocharged vehicles.................3-54
Winter driving............................. 3-50
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-97 TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-97
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-90
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-48
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-22
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-22
Emergency Towing Towing description...................... 7-25
Towing hooks............. ................. 7-26
Emission Control System..................3-27
Ending Screen Display....................4-100
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Index
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-48
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep...................................................7-47
Key Suspend Function........................ 3-8
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-50
Lane-change Signals......................... 4-74
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System
(LDWS)........................................... 4-147
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-71
Liftgate.............................................. 3-19When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-51
Lighting Control................................4-68
Lights-on Reminder.......................... 7-46
Light Bulbs Replacement................................ 6-42
Specifications.................................9-6
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
Luggage Compartment....................5-103 Cargo Securing Loops............... 5-103
Cargo Sub-Compartment........... 5-103
Luggage Compartment Light............ 5-93
M
Maintenance Information.................................... 6-2
Scheduled.......................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor........................ 6-16
Map Lights........................................ 5-93
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function).......................................... 4-134 Close proximity warning........... 4-137
Cruise control function.............. 4-144
Display indication......................4-136
Setting the system..................... 4-138
Stop hold control....................... 4-143
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display.............................................. 7-45
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-43
Meters................................................ 4-11
Mirrors
Outside mirrors..... ....................... 3-32
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-34
Mirror Defogger......... ....................... 4-79
Moonroof...........................................3-40
Multi-information Display (Type
A).......................................................4-13
Multi-information Display (Type
B)....................................................... 4-30
Multi-information Display (Type
C)....................................................... 4-46
O
Outside Mirrors......... ........................ 3-32
Overhead Console........................... 5-101
Overhead Lights................................ 5-93
Overheating....................................... 7-23
Overloading....................................... 3-52
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood...... ................... 6-21
Engine compartment overview.... 6-22
Key battery replacemen t..............6-36
Opening the hood........................ 6-20
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-18
P
Parking Sensor System................... 4-220
Personalization Features................... 9-10
Power Liftgate................................... 3-21
Power Liftgate Warning Beep........... 7-48
Power Steering................................ 4-106
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-49
Power Windows............. ................... 3-37
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