Meters and Gauges
Type A
Type B
Steering Switch (With Multi-information Display)
(Without Multi-information Display)
Instrument Cluster
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Speedometer.......................................................................................................... page 4-12
„ Odometer, Trip Meter and Tri p Meter Selector.................................................... page 4-12
… Tachometer............................................................................................................ page 4-1 3
† Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............................... ...................................... page 4-14
‡ Fuel Gauge............................................................................................................ page 4-1 4
ˆ Dashboard Illumination.........................................................................................page 4-15
‰ Outside Temperature Display.................................... ............................................ page 4-16
Š Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display....................... ..................................... page 4-16
‹ Trip Computer and INFO Switch.................................. ........................................ page 4-16
Œ Multi-information Display and INFO Switch...................... ................................. page 4-18
When Driving
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▼Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
▼Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector (Without
Multi-information Display)
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.
Press the selector Press the selector
Press the selector
Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Selector
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
off, the odometer or trip meters cannot be
displayed, however, pressing the selector
can inadvertently switch the trip meters or
reset them during an approximate
ten-minute period in the following cases:
After the ignition is
switched to off from
ON.
After the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Tr i p m e t e r
The trip meter can record the total distance
of two trips. One is r ecorded in trip meter
A, and the other is re corded in trip meter
B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is s elected, pressing the
selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. Wh en trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
When Driving
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Multi-information Display and INFO Switch*
INFO switch
Multi-information Display
The multi-information display in
dicates the following information.
Odometer
Trip meter
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Outside temperature
Distance-to-empty
Average fuel economy
Current fuel economy
Maintenance Monitor
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) Display
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Display
Cruise Control Display
Compass Display
Roof Operation Display (Hardtop)
Warning message
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The screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed.
Press the INFO switch Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Maintenance Monitor,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Compass,
Distance-to-empty,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge Warning message,
Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel
Gauge
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter A, Average
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter B, Avera
ge
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge *1
*2
*1: Displayed only when a warning occurs.
*2: Displayed only while vehicle is bein g driven.
When Driving
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▼Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the
ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can
be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.
Press the INFO switch INFO switch
Trip meter A,
Odometer
Trip meter B,
Odometer
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a specified
interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP A,
TRIP B) of interval distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is
selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. Wh en trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressi ng the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode.
NOTE
Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
The trip record will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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time your complaint is filed; there may be a delay of 7 days if you did not first contact
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that Mazda has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform t he vehicle to its
applicable express warranties if, within 18 months from deliver y to the buyer or 18,000
miles on the vehicle's odometer, whichever occurs first, one or more of the following
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is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicl e is driven AND the
nonconformity has been subject to repair two or more times by M azda or its agents
AND the buyer or lessee has directly notified Mazda of the need fo r the repair of the
nonconformity; OR
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
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Customer Assistance (Canada)
▼Satisfaction Review Process
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern
to Mazda. All Authorized
Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Ma zda in top condition. In
our experience, any questions, pro blems, or complaints regarding the operation of your
Mazda or any other general service transactions are most effect ively resolved by your
dealer. If the cause of your dissatisfaction cannot adequately be addressed by normal
dealership procedures, we recommend that you take the following steps:
▼STEP 1: Contact the Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with a member of dealership management. If t
he Service Manager has
already reviewed your concerns, contact the owner of the dealership or its General Manager.
▼STEP 2: Contact the
Mazda Regional Office
If you feel that you still requ ire assistance, ask the dealer S ervice Manager to arrange for
you to meet the local Mazda Service Representative. If more exp edient, contact Mazda
Canada Inc. Regional Office nearest you for such arrangements. Regional Office address
and phone numbers are shown (page 8-9).
▼ STEP 3: Contact the Mazda Cu
stomer Relations Department
If still not substantially satisfied, contact the Customer Rela tions Department, Mazda
Canada Inc., 55 Vogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca nada TEL: 1 (800)
263-4680.
Provide the Department wit h the following information:
1. Your name, address and telephone number
2. Year and model of vehicle
3. Vehicle Identification Number ( VIN). Refer to the Vehicle Identification Number on
page 9-2 for the location of the VIN.
4. Purchase date
5. Present odometer reading
6. Your dealer's name and location
7. The nature of your problem and/or cause of dissatisfaction
The Department, in cooperation wi th the local Mazda Service Representative, will review
the case to determine if everything possible has been done to e nsure your satisfaction.
Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in mos t cases requires the use of
your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment . We urge you to follow the
above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
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Index
M
MaintenanceInformation.................................... 6-2
Scheduled.......................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor........................ 6-15
Manual Transmission Operation....... 4-31
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display.............................................. 7-46
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-47
Meters and Gauges............................4-11
Mirrors
Outside mirrors............................ 3-28
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-29
Mirror Defogger.......... ...................... 4-54
Multi-information Disp lay................ 4-18
Average fuel econom y.................4-23
Compass Display......................... 4-25
Cruise control set vehicle speed
display..........................................4-24
Current fuel economy. .................4-23
Distance-to-empty... .................... 4-22
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-21
Fuel gauge................................... 4-21
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-24
Maintenance monitor...................4-23
Odometer and trip meter............. 4-20
Outside temperatur e display........ 4-22
Roof Operation Display.............. 4-25
Warning (display indication)....... 4-25
O
Odometer and Trip Meter................. 4-12
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-28
Outside Temperature Display............4-16
Overhead Light................................. 5-91
Overheating....................................... 7-27
Overloading....................................... 3-53
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood......................... 6-20
Engine compartment overview.... 6-21
Key battery replacement..............6-33
Opening the hood.................. ...... 6-19
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-17
P
Parking Brake....................................4-61
Personalization Features..................... 9-9
Power Steering.................................. 4-73
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-51
Power Windows................................ 3-31
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-107
Rearview Mirror................................3-29
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)...... 4-97
Rear View Monitor..........................4-118
Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-120
Picture quality adjustment......... 4-124
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-121
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-119
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................ 4-119
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-123
Viewing the display................... 4-121
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-53
Recommended Oil.............................6-22
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-55
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-49
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