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CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON (for vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-23),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC,
even if it is pressed from off (for
vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-23),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
The key battery is dead.
The key is out of operational
range.
The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-8).
A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-23), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If
this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary
for starting the engine, such as
having the key in the cabin, and
depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) (if
equipped)remains illuminated and
the push button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.
(Automatic transaxle)
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) (if
equipped)and the push button start
indicator light (green) do not
illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped)in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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6. Press the push button start to start theengine.
NOTE
The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transaxle).
If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indica tor light (amber)
flashes. In this ca se, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or brake pedal
(automatic transaxle).
2. Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
▼Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type
A/type B instrument cluster (page 7-23),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster). Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occu
rs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the push
button start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Turning the Engine Off
WA R N I N G
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to the
loss of power braking, which could cause
an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P
position and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is
off.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If the engine is started and stopped
repeatedly before it warms up, the
engine may speed up while the vehicle is
stopped to clean the engine internally.
Do not stop the engine until the engine
returns to running at its normal speed.
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C
is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-44.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A/B
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type C
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator li ght (green) flashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-33.
(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
▼Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Instrument Cluster and Display
Instrument ClusterType A
Type B
Type C
Active Driving Display
ƒ Instrument Cluster (Type A)................................................................................. page 4-13
„ Instrument Cluster (Type B)..................................................................................page 4-30
… Instrument Cluster (Type C)..................................................................................page 4-46
† Active Driving Display......................................................................................... page 4-58
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Instrument Cluster (Type A)
ƒSpeedometer.......................................................................................................... page 4-13
„ Tachometer............................................................................................................ page 4-13
… Multi-information Display (Type A)..................................................................... page 4-14
† Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..................................................................... page 4-17
‡ Fuel Gauge............................................................................................................ page 4-18
ˆ Dashboard Illumination.........................................................................................page 4-19
‰ Speed Unit Selector..................................... .......................................................... page 4-19
▼Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
▼Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the tachometer
needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
STRIPED ZONERED ZONE
*
1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge. *
1*1
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Multi-information Display (Type A)
INFO switchMulti-information Display (Type A)
Selector knob
The multi-information display indicates the following information.
Speedometer
Odometer
Trip meter
Outside temperature
Distance-to-empty
Average fuel economy
Current fuel economy
Maintenance Monitor (Except SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
Remaining Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Maximum Driving Distance Display
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Display
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) Display
Distance Recognition Suppor t System (DRSS) Display
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
System Display
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane De parture Warning System (LDWS) Display
Compass Display
Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication
Message Display
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed.
Press the INFO switchPress the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
*2
*1
*3
*4
*2: Displayed only when a warning occurs. *1: Displayed when opening/closing door/trunk lid.
*3: Except SKYACTIV-D 2.2
*4: SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Basic display
Warning message
display
Trip Meter A display
Trip Meter B display Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
i-ACTIVSENSE display Maintenance Monitor
display
Compass display
Remaining Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) display
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The screen content changes each time the selector knob is pressed and held.
Gauge indication
Display off Numerical indicationPress and hold
selector knob
Press and hold selector knob
Press and hold selector knob
▼
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
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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