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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat
belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride
comfort, including air-conditioning
system and audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the
vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Speci fications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10
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Interior Equipment (View A)
▼Interior Equipment (View A)
ƒ
High beam control switch.................................................................. page 4-92
„ Lighting control................................................................................. page 4-46
… Turn and lane-change signals............................................................. page 4-52
† Audio remote control switches........................................................... page 5-23
‡ INFO switch...................................................................................... page 4-14
ˆ Cruise control switches.................................. page 4-124, 4-133, 4-146, 4-215
‰ Wiper and washer lever..................................................................... page 4-53
Š i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.................................................................. page 4-89
‹ 360° view monitor switch................................................................page 4-178
Œ Parking sensor OFF switch............................................................... page 4-242
DSC OFF switch................................................................................ page 4-80
Ž Position memory buttons................................................................... page 2-11
Trunk release button.......................................................................... page 3-20
Outside mirror switches..................................................................... page 3-30
‘ Power window switches.....................................................................page 3-34
’ Power window lock switch................................................................. page 3-34
“ Door-lock switch.............................................................................. page 3-16
” Door-lock knob................................................................................ page 3-18
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-2The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Active Driving Display*
▼Active Driving Display
1. Display
2. Dust-proof sheet
WARNING
Always adjust the display brightness
and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place beverages near the dust-proof sheet of the active driving display. If
water or other liquids are splashed on the dust-proof sheet, it could cause
damage.
Do not place objects or apply stickers above the active driving display or to the
dust-proof sheet as they will cause interference.
NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses wi ll reduce the visibility of the active driving display
due to the characteristics of the display.
If the battery has been removed and re-insta lled or the battery voltage is low, the
adjusted position may deviate.
The display may be di fficult to view or temporarily a ffected by weather conditions
such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-30*Some models.
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-
conditioning system and audio system.
Climate Control System............. 5-2 Operating Tips....................... 5-2
Vent Operation......................5-3
Manual Type..........................5-5
Fully Automatic Type............ 5-10
Mazda Connect...................... 5-15 What is Mazda Connect ?.....5-15
Mazda Connect Basic
Operations.......................... 5-19
Connected Service (U.S.A
only)................................... 5-37
Interior Equipment.................. 5-38Sunvisors............................. 5-38
Interior Lights...................... 5-39
Accessory Socket................. 5-41
Cup Holder......................... 5-42
Bottle Holder.......................5-44
Assist Grips......................... 5-44
Rear Coat Hooks................. 5-45
Storage Compartments........ 5-45
5-1
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What is Mazda Connect ?
▼What is Mazda Connect ?
This manual only indicates a part of the information for Mazda Connect. For details,
check the Web owner's manual at the Mazda site for each country and region.
1. Radio
2. Bluetooth® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS
(Short Message Service)
3. USB Audio/USB Video
4. USB port
*1/SD card slot*2
5. SD card (Navigation system)*
*
1 The location of the USB slot differs depending on the
specifications.*2 The SD card slot is for the navigati on system only. For vehicles with the
navigation system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with stored map data is
inserted into the SD card slot and used.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
*Some models.5-15
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No. MenuExplanation
(1) Information Fuel E
fficiency Monitor:
Monitor fuel
effi ciency in real time and view fuel
effi ciency history.
SiriusXM Travel Link
*:
Access tra ffic information, weather, fuel prices, parking information
and sports scores.
Vehicle Status Monitor:
View important vehicle maintenance messages, information, and inter-
vals.
Owner's Manual:
Learn about Mazda features, safety information, maintenance, and
more.
(2) Entertainment FM
AM
SiriusXM
*
Pandora*
Bluetooth
USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio
USB1 Video/USB2 Video
(3) Noti fications Displays text messages received by the mobile device paired to Mazda
Connect and noti
fications from the vehicle.
(4) Communication By connecting your mobile device, such as a Smartphone, to Mazda
Connect via Bluetooth
®, you can use the hands-free call and short mes-
sage functions.
(5) Navigation The navigation system (vehicles with navigation system) can be used
when the SD card for the navigation system is inserted.
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass in-
dicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed. The
compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stop-
ped or traveling at a slow speed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system
manual.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
5-16*Some models.
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No. MenuExplanation
(6) Settings You can change the settings for the Mazda Connect screen, sound set-
tings, and the vehicle functions.
In-Vehicle Displays:
Con
figures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays.
Sound Settings:
Con figures the in-vehicle listening experience.
Safety Settings:
Con figures safety and driver assistance features.
Ve h i c l e S e t t i n g s :
Con figures vehicle convenience features.
Connectivity Settings:
Con figures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.
System Settings:
Con figures language, time, and other general settings.
(7) Apple CarPlay You can use Apple CarPlay™ by connecting an iPhone
® compatible
with Apple CarPlay™ to the USB slot.
(8) Android Auto You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone
compatible with Android Auto™ to the USB port.
WARNING
Always adjust Mazda Connect while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust Mazda Connect with th
e Commander switch while driving the
vehicle. Adjusting Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation
which could lead to a serious accident.
Even if the audio remote control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your
maximum attention on the road while driving the vehicle.
Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the shift lever (manual
transmission)/selector leve r (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the shift lever (manual
transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission) is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting a mobile device or a similar produ ct while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a
serious accident. Always adjust a mobile device or a similar product while the
vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the audio volume to a level that allows you
to hear sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency
vehicle sirens.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long ti me with the engine stopped. Otherwise,
the battery power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to
occur from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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