The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield d efrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or rainy
weather:
Using the
position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause the
windows to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
switch
Use the SYNC switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Interconnection mo de (indicator light
turns on)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light turns off)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-8.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-89.
▼ Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
If you want to set the temperature on
the front passenger's side separately
from the driver's side, turn the front
passenger temperature control dial to
switch the mode automatically to the
individual operation mode and set the
temperature for the front passenger's
side.
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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To turn off the system, press the power
switch.
NOTE
Set the control dial to the recommended
temperature of 22 °C (72 °F), and then
adjust it as desired.
Setting the temperature to maximum hot
or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until the engine has
warmed to prevent cold air from
blowing out of the vents.
▼Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windshield
defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The air
conditioner will direct ly dehumidify the
air to the front windshield and side
windows on page 5-4.
Airflow amount wil l be increased.
WA R N I N G
Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position is
dangerous as it will cause the outside of the
windshield to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
▼ Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
Sunlight sensor
Do not place objects on the sunlight
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
Do not cover the interior temperature
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Interior temperature sensor
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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SignalWarning
(Amber)
KEY Warning Indi‐
cation
*
“Keyless System Malfunction” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a
problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the pu sh button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the en‐
gine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency oper‐
ation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Deal‐
er as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10.
“Ignition is On” is displayed
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened with out switching the ignition
off.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
This message is displayed when any of the following operations is performed with the key
out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabi n where it is difficult for the
key to be detected.
The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched offThe ignition is switched onAll doors are closed withou t switching the ignition off
(Red)
(Turns on)
KEY Warning
Light
*
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the
emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Author‐
ized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10.
(Amber)
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Indication/
Warning Light
*
The light remains turned on if th ere is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle in‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) field of view is impaired during bad weather condi ‐
tions (such as rain, fog, and snow) and when the windshield is dirty, the warning indica ‐
tion/warning light for the High Beam Control System (HBC) may display/turn on. Howev ‐
er, this does not indicate a problem.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
Vent Operation...............................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-49
Coming Home Light......................... 4-82
Courtesy Lights................................. 5-28
Cruise Control................................. 4-227 Cruise control switc h.................4-227
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-228
Cup Holder........................................ 5-34
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
Cylinder Deactivation... .................... 4-12
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-83
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-90
Rear window........... .................... 4-89
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2).......................... 6-30 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Replenishment............................. 6-30
Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)...................................................4-236
Dimensions.......................................... 9-6
Display.............................................. 4-13
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-140 Indication on display................. 4-140
Door Locks........................................3-12
Driver Attention Aler t (DAA).........4-144
Drive Selection................................ 4-115
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-48
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-50
Driving Tips...................................... 3-44 Automatic transaxle.....................4-77
Break-in period............................ 3-44
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-48
Driving on uneven road...............3-50
Floor mat..................................... 3-45
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-45
Overloading............. .................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-46
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-44
Turbocharged vehicles.................3-51
Winter driving............................. 3-46
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)... 4-113
DSC OFF indicator light........... 4-114
DSC OFF switch....................... 4-114
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-113
E
Electric parking brake (EPB).......... 4-101
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-47
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-18
Running out of fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 7-19
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)........................................ 7-18
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks........ .................... 7-23
Towing description...................... 7-22
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
D 2.2)................................................ 3-24
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T).............. 3-23
Engine Coolant.........................................6-26
Engine compartment overview.... 6-20
Exhaust gas..................................3-26
Hood release................................ 6-18
Oil................................................ 6-22
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-22
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-49
Exterior Care..................................... 6-59
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Index
Transmitter.....................................3-5
Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-47
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-47
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep...................................................7-46
Key Suspend Function........................ 3-9
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-48
Lane-Change Signals........................ 4-84
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System
(LDWS)........................................... 4-164
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-83
Lighting Control................................4-78
Lights-on Reminder.......................... 7-45
Light Bulbs Replacement................................ 6-48
Specifications.................................9-7
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-5
Luggage Compartment......................5-38
M
Maintenance Information.................................... 6-2
Scheduled.......................................6-4
Map Lights........................................ 5-28
Mazda Connect................................... 5-9 Appendix..................................... 5-20
Mazda Connect Basic
Operations....................................5-12
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function).......................................... 4-150 Close proximity warning........... 4-154
Cruise control function.............. 4-161
Display indication......................4-153
Setting the system..................... 4-155
Stop hold control....................... 4-160
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) System Warnings............... 7-49
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-43
Meters................................................ 4-13
Mirrors Outside mirrors..... ....................... 3-29
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-31
Mirror Defogger......... ....................... 4-90
Moonroof...........................................3-37
Multi-information Display (Type
A).......................................................4-15
Multi-information Display (Type
B)....................................................... 4-34
Multi-information Display (Type
C)....................................................... 4-52
O
Outside Mirrors......... ........................ 3-29
Overhead Console............................. 5-36
Overhead Lights................................ 5-28
Overheating....................................... 7-20
Overloading....................................... 3-49
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood...... ................... 6-19
Engine compartment overview.... 6-20
Key battery replacemen t..............6-41
Opening the hood........................ 6-18
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-16
P
Parking Brake..................................4-101
Parking Sensor System................... 4-248 Parking sensor system
operation.................................... 4-252
Sensor detection range.............. 4-250
Power Steering................................ 4-118
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Index
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-48
Power Windows................................ 3-34
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-223
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-220
Rearview Mirror................................3-31
Rear Coat Hooks............................... 5-39
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-146
Rear Door Child Safety Locks.......... 3-17
Rear Seat........................................... 2-15
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-240 Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-242
Picture quality adjustment......... 4-247
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-243
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-241
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-241
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-246
Viewing the display................... 4-243
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-89
Recommended Oil.............................6-22
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-23
Recreational Towing......................... 3-52
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-19
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-52
Key battery.................................. 6-41
Light bulbs...................................6-48
Tires............................................. 6-45
Wheel........................................... 6-47
Wiper........................................... 6-35
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-47
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-46
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-15
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-44
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seat Seat position memory.................. 2-11
Seats Front seat....................................... 2-5
Head restraint.............................. 2-17
Rear seat...................................... 2-15
Seat ventilation............................ 2-20
Seat warmer................................. 2-19
Seat Belt System Automatic locking....................... 2-25
Emergency locking...................... 2-25
Extender....................................... 2-29
Pregnant women.......................... 2-25
Seat belt precautions................... 2-23
3-point type................................. 2-26
Seat Belt Warning Beep.................... 7-45
Security System Immobilizer system..................... 3-40
Theft-deterrent system.................3-42
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
System (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)............4-237
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-48
Smart Brake Support (S BS)............ 4-186
Collision warning.... .................. 4-187
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-187
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-178 Collision warning.... .................. 4-180
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-180
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