2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 display

Fuel Economy Monitor
The Fuel Consumption information is displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a t rip, the total energy efficiency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen.
2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Select the
icon at the bottom left of the screen to display the menu in t he lower part
of the screen.
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:
Indication on display Control status
Hides the menu display.
Displays the Applications screen.
Resets the fuel economy data.
Displays the following setting screen.
Ending display on/off switching(Without Multi-information Display)
On/off switching for function which synchronizes
(links) reset of fuel economy data with trip meter
(TRIP A)
NOTE
The fuel economy monitor screen after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF is changed
to the original fuel economy monitor screen wh en the ignition is switched ON the next time.
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▼Fuel Consumption Display
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
Indication on displayControl status
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.
Displays the fuel economy every minute for the past
1 to 10 minutes.
Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for the
past 10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5
resets and after the current reset.
Calculates the average fuel economy every minute
after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.
NOTE
(With Multi-information Display)
The fuel economy data is synchronized (linked) with the average fuel economy
displayed in the tripmeter (TRIP A).
To reset the fuel economy data, press the icon in the menu. (The average fuel
economy and TRIP A displayed in the tripmeter (TRIP A) reset at the same time.)
After resetting the fuel economy data, “- - -” is displayed while the average fuel
economy is being calculated.
(Without Multi-information Display)
The fuel economy data is synchronized (linked) with the average fuel economy
displayed in the trip computer.
To reset the fuel economy data, press the icon in the menu. (The average fuel
economy displayed in the trip comp uter resets at the same time.)
After resetting the fuel economy data, “- - -” is displayed while the average fuel
economy is being calculated.
▼Ending Screen Display
If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when th e ignition is switched from
ON to OFF, the informa tion regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
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▼Fuel Economy Data Reset and Trip Meter (TRIP A) Synchronization (Linking)
(Without Multi-information Display)
Because the average fuel economy indication on the instrument c luster display is linked
with the “Average Fuel Economy History” (Current) indication on the center display, when
one is reset the other is also reset.
In addition, switching between reset and no reset of the averag e fuel economy indication on
the instrument cluster display and the “Average Fuel Economy Hi story” (Current) indication
on the center display when rese tting the trip meter (TRIP A) is possible.
Reset operation item Synchronized (linked) and reset information
Trip meter (TRIP A) Average fuel econo‐
my on instrument cluster display “Average Fuel
Economy History” (Current) indica‐
tion on the center display
Trip meter (TRIP A) X
X/—
*1X/—*1
Average fuel economy o n instrument cluster
display —X X
“Average Fuel Economy History” (Current)
indication on the center display —X X
X: Reset
—: Not reset
*1 Can be personalized.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffic lane using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be devia ting from its lane, it notifies
the driver by flashing the LDWS warning light and activating th e LDWS warning beep, and
by the multi-information display (vehicles with multi-informati on display).
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-105.

Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction .
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-27.
WARNING
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately accordin g to the actual driving conditions, resulting
in an accident.
 Driving on roads with tight curves.
 Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
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Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LDWS cancels
automatically and the LDWS warning
light in the instrument cluster turns on.
The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
The windshield around the camera is
foggy.
The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
The LDWS is enabled automatically when
the operation conditions are met, and the
LDWS warning light turns off.
Auto cancel warning
When the following operations are
performed, the LDWS determines that the
driver intends to make a lane change and
the LDWS warning is canceled
automatically. The LDWS is enabled
automatically after the driver performs the
operation.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The turn signal lever is operated (after
the turn signal lever is returned, the
LDWS may not operate for about 3
seconds which is the period of time
required to make a lane correction).
NOTE
After about 30 seconds have elapsed with
the turn signal lever left operating, the
LDWS warning may operate if the vehicle
is close to a white or yellow line.
▼Canceling the System
Press the LDWS OFF sw itch to cancel the
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light
turns on.
Vehicle lane display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
The vehicle lane lines are no longer
indicated in the multi -information display
when the LDWS is canceled.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For exampl e, if the ignition is
switched OFF with the LDWS operable,
the system will be operable when the
ignition is switched ON the next time.
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▼LDWS Warning
If the system determines that there is the
possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS
warning beep activates and the LDWS
warning light flashes. Operate the steering
wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle
to the center of the lane.
For vehicles equipped with the
multi-information display, the color of the
lane line in the direction which the system
determined that the vehicle may be
deviating from its lan e changes from white
to amber and the vehicle lane line flashes.
Indication on display

NOTE
If the LDWS warning sound is set to
rumble
*1, the sound will be heard from
the vehicle speaker on the side which the
system determined the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane.
It may be difficult to hear the LDWS
warning beep depending on the
surrounding conditions such as outside
noise.
The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
The type of warning sound (rumble*1/
beep) on the LDWS can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
*1 A rumble strip is a series of grooves in the road pavement surface positioned
at specific intervals, and when the
vehicle passes over it a vibration and
rumble sound is produced which alerts
the driver that the vehicle is departing
from the lane.
The rumble sound is a reproduction of
the sound which occurs when a vehicle
passes over a rumble strip.

Rumble
Groove
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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)*
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs , and provides support for
safer driving by displaying traff ic signs on the multi-information display which are
recognized by the Forward Sensi ng Camera (FSC) or recorded in the navigation system
while the vehicle is driven.
The TSR displays the speed limit , do not enter, and traffic stop signs.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the multi-information display
while the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver usi ng the indication in the
multi-information display and a warning sound.
NOTE
The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the
supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in
the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
Speed limit signs and do not enter signs
Sign recognized
Sign displayed
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster
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Stop sign
Sign recognized and
displayed at same time
Instrument cluster
WARNING
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlookin g traffic signs and provides support for safer
driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign
may not be recognized or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it
could result in an accident.
NOTE
The TSR does not operate if there is a malf unction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
Tires other than standard tires are equipped.
The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.
When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
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