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Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
NOTE
Under the following conditions,
the KEY warning indication (red)
is displayed 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 (page 7-33).
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 3-7).
A key from another
manufacturer similar to the key
is in the operational range.
(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning indication
(red) is displayed, or the push
button start indicator light
(amber)
flashes, this could
indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting
method (page 7-33). 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
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) are
required.
When the engine is force-started,
the KEY warning indication (red)
remains displayed and the push
button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.
(Automatic transmission)
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the push
button start indicator light (green)
does not turn on.
7. Press the push button start after the push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
NOTE
After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light
(amber) turns off and the ignition
switches to the ON position.
After pressing the push button
start and before the engine starts,
the operation sound of the fuel
pump motor from near the fuel
tank can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
NOTE
Do not use high engine speeds
until reaching the operating
temperature.
Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started
without the use of the
accelerator.
If the engine does not start the
first time, refer to Starting a
Flooded Engine under Emergency
Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer (page 7-20).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Turning the Engine Off
▼Turning the Engine
Off
WARNING
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 transmission)
Shift into neutral and set the
parking brake.
(Automatic transmission)
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.
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 6-31.
A message is indicated in the display
of the instrument cluster.
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page 7-33.
(Automatic transmission)
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 andDisplay
▼Instrument Cluster and Display

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Instrument Cluster.......... page 4-12
„ Active Driving Display..... page 4-30
Instrument Cluster
▼Instrument Cluster

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Tachometer.................... page 4-13
„ Multi-information Display...............
..................................... page 4-14
… Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge............................ page 4-17
† Fuel Gauge..................... page 4-17
‡ Dashboard Illumination
Switch............................ page 4-18
ˆ Speedometer..................page 4-12
‰ TRIP Switch.................... page 4-16
▼Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed
of the vehicle.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Displays the engine coolant
temperature. The blue range of the
gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is low, and the red range
of the gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is high and
overheating.

CAUTION
When the engine coolant temperature
gauge needle is in the red range, the
engine coolant temperature is
extremely high. Drive slowly to reduce
engine load. If the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle is in the red
range, there is the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and take
appropriate measures.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-21.
NOTE
If the engine or engine coolant
temperature is high or low, the
engine output may be restricted to
protect the engine.
▼Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full.

1. Full
2. 1/4 Full
3. Empty

When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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If the low fuel warning light illuminates
or the fuel level is very low, refuel as
soon as possible.
If inconsistency in engine performance
or stalling occurs due to low fuel level
conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon
as possible and add at least 10 L (2.7
US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
Refer to Low Fuel Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-35.
NOTE
After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.
The direction of the arrow ()
indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on
the left side of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor
detects that the surrounding area is
bright such as when the lights are
turned on in the daytime, the
dashboard illumination does not dim.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the ignition is switched ON in
the early evening or at dusk, the
dashboard illumination is dimmed
for several seconds until the light
sensor detects the brightness of the
surrounding area, however, the
dimming may cancel after the
brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-46.
The brightness of the instrument panel
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by pressing the dashboard
illumination switch while the
dashboard illumination is dimmed.
The brightness increases by pressing
the + switch.
The brightness decreases by pressing
the - switch. If you press the - switch
while the instrument cluster is at
maximum dimness, a sound is
activated to notify you that the
current dimmer setting is at
maximum dimness.

1. Bright
2. Dim
When Driving
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NOTE
Indicates the 0 position when the
vehicle speed is about 5 km/h (3
mph) or slower.
The red arrow on the scale indicates
the average fuel economy.
▼i-ACTIVSENSE Display*
Displays the system status.

Refer to Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) on page 4-95.
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) on page 4-99.
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition
System (TSR) on page 4-104.
Refer to Distance & Speed Alert
(DSA) on page 4-109.
Refer to Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
on page 4-111.
Refer to Driver Monitoring (DM) on
page 4-112.
Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA) on page 4-113.
Refer to Mazda Rada
r Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-122.
Refer to Mazda Rada r Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) on page
4-131.
Refer to Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) on
page 4-143.
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) on page 4-157.
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS)
on page 4-159.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R) on page 4-163.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4-167.
Refer to Cruise Control on page
4-216.
▼ Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of eight directions
while the vehicle is being driven.

Display
Direction
NN orth
SS outh
EE ast
WW est
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
When Driving
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▼Message Display
A message such as the system
operation status, a malfunction, or an
abnormality is indicated.
Warning/indicator light in instrument
cluster turns on/flashes or symbol is
indicated on display at same time as
message
Check the information regarding the
warning/indicator light or indicated
symbol.
Refer to If a Wa
rning Indication/
Warning Lights on page 4-23.
Refer to If a Indication/Indicator Lights
on page 4-25.
Message only is indicated on display
Follow the instructions indicated on
the display. For the display content,
refer to the next page.
Refer to If a Message Indicated on
Multi-information Display on page
7-39.
▼ Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending
on model and specifications.
1. Instrument Cluster
2. Front Center of Headliner

Warning lights will appear in any of the
highlighted areas
When Driving
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The active driving display indicates the following information:
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warnings*
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-95.Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-96.Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings*
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognitio n System (TSR) on page 4-101.Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) Operation Conditions and Warning*
Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) on page 4-113.Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Co ntrol (MRCC) on page 4-120.Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) Operation Co nditions and Warnings*
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) on page 4-128.
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) on page 4-139.Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) Warnings*
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) on page 4-154.Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-158.Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R) on page 4-160.Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC) Operation Conditions and
Warnings*
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4-164.Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-215.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)Intersection Name (vehicles with navigation system)Street name (vehicles with navigation system)Lane Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)Vehicle Speed
The active driving display settings can be changed or adjusted.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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