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Tra i l e r To w i n g
▼Tra i l e r To w i n g
Yo u r M a z d a i s n o t d e
signed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
▼ Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome.
The transmission is not designed for
towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer
to "Towing Description" (page 7-19)
and "Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-20)
and carefully follow the instructions.
Before Driving
Towing
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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
*......... 4-28
Manual Transmission
Operation.............................. 4-30 Manual Transmission Shift
Pattern................................ 4-30
Automatic Transmission........... 4-33 Automatic Transmission
Controls.............................. 4-33
Shift-Lock System................. 4-34
Transmission Ranges............ 4-35
Manual Shift Mode.............. 4-36
Direct Mode
*.......................4-42
Driving Tips......................... 4-43
Switches and Controls............. 4-44 Lighting Control................... 4-44
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals................................ 4-49
Windshield Wipers and
Washer............................... 4-50
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer............................... 4-54
Rear Window Defogger........ 4-55
Horn................................... 4-56
Hazard Warning Flasher....... 4-57
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*............................... 4-57
Brake.....................................4-63 Brake System....................... 4-63
AUTOHOLD........................ 4-69
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........4-73
ABS/TCS/DSC/Off-Road
Traction Assist.........................4-75 Antilock Brake System
(ABS).................................. 4-75
Tra c t i o n C o n t r o l Sy s t e m
(TCS).................................. 4-76
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)................................. 4-78
Off-Road Traction Assist
*...... 4-79
Drive Selection....................... 4-81 Drive Selection
*................... 4-81
i-ACTIV AWD......................... 4-83 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*..... 4-83
Power Steering....................... 4-85 Power Steering.....................4-85
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i-ACTIVSENSE......................... 4-86i-ACTIVSENSE
*..................... 4-86
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*................................. 4-90
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*................................ 4-91
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.............................. 4-93
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*......
.......................................... 4-96 Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*................................4-101
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
*.....
........................................ 4-107
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
*.......
........................................ 4-108
Driver Monitoring (DM)
*.... 4-110
Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA)
*............................. 4-112
Rear Cross Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)
*....
........................................ 4-115
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) (Manual
Transmission)
*....................4-119
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) (Automatic
Transmission)
*....................4-127
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
*....... 4-137
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
*.....
........................................ 4-151
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*..........
........................................ 4-155
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-
R)
*.................................... 4-157
Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS-RC)
*........... 4-161
360° View Monitor
*........... 4-165
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
*............................... 4-198
Front Radar Sensor
*........... 4-202
Front Side Radar Sensor
*.... 4-204
Rear Side Radar Sensor
*..... 4-205
Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side
Ultrasonic Sensor
*.............. 4-207
Front Camera/Side Cameras/
Rear Camera
*.................... 4-207
Driver Monitoring Camera
*..........
........................................ 4-208
Cruise Control......................4-209 Cruise Control
*.................. 4-209
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................................ 4-213 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..............................4-213
Rear View Monitor................4-217 Rear View Monitor
*........... 4-217
Parking Sensor System........... 4-232 Parking Sensor System
*....... 4-232
4-2*Some models.
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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key
is within operational range.
Each time the push button start is
pressed, the ignition switches in the
order of
off, ACC, and ON. Pressing
the push button start again from ON
switches the ignition off.
1. Indicator light
2. Push button start
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing the
push button start while depressing
the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission). To switch
the ignition position, press the push
button start without depressing the
pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched
ON while the engine is not running.
Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in
ACC (For automatic transmission,
the selector lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the
ignition switches off automatically
after about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the indicator light
(amber) also turns off.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always switch the ignition off, set the
parking brake, and make sure the
selector lever is in P (automatic
transmission) position or in 1st gear
or R (manual transmission):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automat ic transmission)
position or to 1st gear or R (manual
transmission) is dangerous.
Unexpected vehicle movement could
occur which could result in an
accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will
operate and the indicator light (amber)
illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not
function while the push button start
has been pressed to ACC, and the
doors will not lock/unlock even if they
have been locked manually.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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ON
This is the normal running position
after the engine is started. The
indicator light (amber) turns off. (The
indicator light (amber) illuminates
when the ignition is switched ON and
the engine is not running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine
is started.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-22.
Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on
page 4-24.
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed
to ON, the sound of the fuel pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can
be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.
Starting the Engine
▼ Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
NOTE
The key must be carried because the
key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
The push button start system
functions (function which can start
the engine by only carrying the key)
can be deactivated to prevent any
possible adverse effect on a user
wearing a pacemaker or other
medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable to
start the engine by carrying the key.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for details. If the push button start
system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine
by following the procedure indicated
when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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After starting a cold engine, the
engine speed increases and a
whining sound from the engine
compartment can be heard.
This is for improved exhaust gaspurification and does not indicate
any parts defect.
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to depress the brake
pedal firmly until the engine has
completely started.
5. (Manual transmission)
Continue to depress the clutch
pedal
firmly until the engine has
completely started.
(Automatic transmission)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you
must restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift into neutral
(N).
NOTE
(Manual transmission)
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
(Automatic transmission)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N
position and the brake pedal is
not depressed sufficiently.
6. Make sure that the KEY indicator
light (green) in the instrument
cluster and push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
1. Indicator light
2. Push button start
NOTE
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure
that the key is being carried.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to
the push button start and start
the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function
When Key Battery is Dead on
page 4-8.
CAUTION
If the KEY warning indication (red)
is displayed, or the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC
or ON.
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page
7-28.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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