4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine..................... 4-4 Ignition Switch.......................4-4
Starting the Engine................. 4-5
Turning the Engine Off.......... 4-10
Cylinder Deactivation...........4-11
Instrument Cluster and
Display.................................. 4-12 Instrument Cluster and
Display................................4-12
Instrument Cluster............... 4-12
Active Driving Display
*......... 4-30
Manual Transmission
Operation.............................. 4-33 Manual Transmission Shift
Pattern................................ 4-33
Automatic Transmission........... 4-35 Automatic Transmission
Controls.............................. 4-35
Shift-Lock System................. 4-36
Transmission Ranges............ 4-37
Manual Shift Mode.............. 4-38
Direct Mode
*.......................4-44
Driving Tips......................... 4-45
Switches and Controls............. 4-46 Lighting Control................... 4-46
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals................................ 4-52
Windshield Wipers and
Washer............................... 4-53
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*.............................. 4-57
Rear Window Defogger........ 4-58
Horn................................... 4-59
Hazard Warning Flasher....... 4-60
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*............................... 4-60
Brake.....................................4-65 Brake System....................... 4-65
AUTOHOLD........................ 4-71
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........4-75
ABS/TCS/DSC....................... 4-77 Antilock Brake System
(ABS).................................. 4-77
Tra c t i o n C o n t r o l Sy s t e m
(TCS).................................. 4-78
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)................................. 4-79
Drive Selection....................... 4-81 Drive Selection
*................... 4-81
i-ACTIV AWD......................... 4-83 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*..... 4-83
Power Steering....................... 4-84 Power Steering.....................4-84
i-ACTIVSENSE......................... 4-85 i-ACTIVSENSE
*..................... 4-85
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Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*................................. 4-90
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*................................ 4-90
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.............................. 4-92
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*......
.......................................... 4-96 Tra ffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*................................4-101
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
*.....
........................................ 4-108
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
*.......
........................................ 4-109
Driver Monitoring (DM)
*.... 4-111
Front Cross Tra ffic Alert
(FCTA)
*............................. 4-113
Rear Cross Tra ffic Alert (RCTA)
*....
........................................ 4-116
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) (Manual
Transmission)
*....................4-120
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) (Automatic
Transmission)
*....................4-128
Tra ffic Jam Assist (TJA)
*....... 4-139
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
*.....
........................................ 4-154
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*..........
........................................ 4-158
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-
R)
*.................................... 4-160
Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS -RC)
*........... 4-164
360° View Monitor
*........... 4-168
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
*............................... 4-203
Front Radar Sensor
*........... 4-207
Front Side Radar Sensor
*.... 4-209
Rear Side Radar Sensor
*..... 4-211
Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side
Ultrasonic Sensor
*.............. 4-212
Front Camera/Side Cameras/
Rear Camera
*.................... 4-213
Driver Monitoring Camera
*..........
........................................ 4-214
Cruise Control......................4-215 Cruise Control
*.................. 4-215
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................................ 4-219 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..............................4-219
Rear View Monitor................4-223 Rear View Monitor
*........... 4-223
Parking Sensor System........... 4-238 Parking Sensor System
*....... 4-238
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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 Tra
ffic 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 Tra ffic 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 Tra ffic 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
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight
High-Low Beam
4-49
Flashing the Headlights 4-49
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Tu r n a n d
Lane-Change
Signals4-52
Hazard Warn- ing Flasher 4-60
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-30
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-73
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) indicator Light 4-138
*Tra
ffic Jam Assist (TJA) indicator Light 4-153
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Tra c t i o n C o n -
trol System (TCS)4-78
Dynamic Sta- bility Control
(DSC)4-79
Tu r n s o n 7-32
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-80
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-82
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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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) tra ffic signs and Warnings*
Refer to Tra ffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-101.Front Cross Tra ffic Alert (FCTA) Operation Conditions and Warning*
Refer to Front Cross Tra ffic Alert (FCTA) on page 4-113.Mazda Radar Cruise Cont rol (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.
Tra ffic Jam Assist (TJA) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Tra ffic 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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Drive Selection*
▼Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch
the vehicle's drive mode. When the
sport mode is selected, vehicle's
response against accelerator operation
is enhanced. This provides additional
quick acceleration which may be
needed to safely make maneuvers such
as lane changes, merging onto
freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when
driving on slippery roads such as wet
or snow-covered roads. It may cause
tire slipping.
NOTE
When the sport mode is selected,
driving at higher engine speeds
increases and it may increase fuel
consumption. Mazda recommends
that you cancel the sport mode on
normal driving.
Drive mode cannot be switched in
the following conditions:
ABS/TCS/DSC is operatingCruise control* is operating.The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) System
*
is operating.Tra
ffic Jam Assist (TJA) is operating.Steering wheel is being operated
abruptly
▼ Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(SPORT) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(OFF) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTE
In the following cases, the drive
selection is canceled.
The ignition is switched OFF.Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System/cruise
control is set.
Tra
ffic Jam Assist (TJA) is set.Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the
vehicle may perform shift-down or
slightly accelerate.
When Driving
Drive Selection
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i-ACTIVSENSE*
▼i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term
covering a series of advanced safety
and driver support systems which
make use of cameras and sensors. The
systems consist of active safety and
pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist
the driver in safer driving by reducing
the load on the driver and helping to
avert collisions or reduce their severity.
However, because each system has its
limitations, always drive carefully and
do not rely solely on the systems.
▼Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer
driving by helping the driver to
recognize potential hazards and avert
accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS).................................. page 4-90
High Beam Control System
(HBC).................................page 4-90
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS).............................. page 4-92
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)...............
.......................................... page 4-96
Road sign recognition
Tra
ffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................ page 4-101
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) .............
........................................ page 4-108
Front obstruction detection when
approaching a crosswalk
Front Cross Tra ffic Alert (FCTA) ............
........................................ page 4-113
Rear obstruction detection when
leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Tra ffic Alert (RCTA) .............
........................................ page 4-116
Full-surround recognition
360°View Monitor............ page 4-168
Driver fatigue detection
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) ...............
........................................ page 4-109
Driver Monitoring (DM).... page 4-111
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)........................... page 4-120
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function).......................... page 4-128
Lane departure
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) .............
........................................ page 4-154
Inter-vehicle distance and lane
keeping
Tra ffic Jam Assist (TJA)........ page 4-139
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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▼Pre-Crash Safety Technology
Pre-crash safety technology is designed
to assist the driver in averting collisions
or reducing their severity in situations
where they cannot be avoided.
Collision damage reduction
Forward driving
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ..................
........................................ page 4-158
Reverse driving
Smart Brake Support [Rear]
(SBS
-R).............................page 4-160
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (S
BS -RC)............................. page 4-164
▼ Camera and Sensors
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
detects lane indications and recognizes
headlights, taillights and city lights
during nighttime driving. In addition, it
also detects the vehicle ahead,
pedestrians, or obstructions. The
following systems use the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
High Beam Control system (HBC)Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Tra
ffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Driver Attention Alert (DAA)Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)Tra
ffic Jam Assist (TJA)Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is
installed at the top of the windshield
near the rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-203.
Front radar sensor
The front radar sensor detects radio
waves re flected o ff a vehicle ahead
sent from the radar sensor. The
following systems use the front radar
sensor.
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
Tra ffic Jam Assist (TJA)Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The front radar sensor is mounted
behind the radiator grille.
Refer to Front Radar Sensor on page
4-207.
Front side radar sensor
The front side radar sensors detects
radio waves re flected off a vehicle
ahead sent from the radar sensor. The
following systems use the front side
radar sensor.
Front Cross Tra ffic Alert (FCTA)
The front side radar sensors are
installed inside the front bumper, one
on the left side and one on the right
side.
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-209.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
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