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Off-Road Traction Assist*
▼Off-Road
Traction Assist
When the vehicle tires become
embedded in mud, sand, or deep
snow, the
Off-Road Tra c t i o n A s s i s t
functions to prevent drive-wheel
spinning and to assi st in freeing tires
that are stuck.
Do not drive over rough rocky roads
and river beds.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the
Off-Road Traction Assist.
The Off-Road Traction Assist has
limitations. Always drive the vehicle
safely according to the road
conditions. Do not drive the vehicle
recklessly, otherwise it may result in an
accident. In addition, do not drive the
vehicle under the fo llowing conditions
while the Off-Road Traction Assist is
operating. Otherwise, it could
negatively affect the drivetrain parts
which could result in an accident.
Vehicle is driven on paved roads.
Temporary spare tire of a different
specified size is used.
Tire chains are used.
CAUTION
The Off-Road Traction Assist is a
function to assist in freeing tires that
are stuck. When it is not necessary to
use this function, avoid driving the
vehicle continuously with the Off-Road
Tra c t i o n A s s i s t o n .
If the vehicle is driven continuously
with the Off-Road Tra c t i o n A s s i s t o n ,
the AWD warning indication/warning
light may display/flash.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-22.
NOTE
The vehicle may vibrate or you might
hear an operation sound while the
Off-Road Traction Assist is operating or
is operational, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
▼ Off-Road
Traction Assist Indicator
Light
When the ignition is switched ON,
the indicator light turns on and then
turns off after a few seconds.
When pressing the Off-Road Tra c t i o n
Assist switch to operate the Off-Road
Traction Assist, the indicator light
turns on.
A problem in the system might be
indicated under the following
conditions. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The indicator light does not turn on
when the ignition is switched ON
or it remains on.
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC/Off-Road Traction Assist
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The indicator light turns on even
though the Off-Road Traction
Assist was not operated.
▼Off-Road Traction Assist Switch
When the switch is pressed after
stopping the vehicle, the Off-Road
Traction Assist becomes operational.
The Off-Road Traction Assist indicator
light in the instrument cluster turn on.
If the switch is pressed again, the
Off-Road Traction Assist is stopped
and the Off-Road Traction Assist
indicator light turn off.
NOTE
If the engine is stopped with the
Off-Road
Traction Assist operational,
the Off-Road Traction Assist is stopped
when the engine is started the next
time.
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC/Off-Road Traction Assist
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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 ffi c
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 ffi c
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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▼Select Mode Indicator Light
When the sport mode is selected, the
select mode indicator light turns on in
the instrument cluster.
1. Select mode indicator light
NOTE
If the drive selection cannot be
switched to sport mode, the select
mode indicator light
flashes to notify
the driver.
When Driving
Drive Selection
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i-ACTIV AWD Operation*
▼i-ACTIV AWD Operation
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads,
sand and mud, as well as on steep
slopes and other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to AWD Wa
rning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-27.
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is off the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground
as a result of the vehicle being stuck or
in a ditch is dangerous. The drive
assembly could be seriously damaged
which could lead to an accident or
could even lead to overheating, oil
leakage, and a fire.
▼AWD Driving
WARNING
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed
and abrupt maneuvers when driving
this vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle is
dangerous as it could result in the
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle roll-over, personal injury or
death.
This vehicle has a higher center of
gravity. Vehicles with a higher center of
gravity such as utility and AWD vehicles
handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity.
Utility and AWD vehicles are not
designed for cornering at high speeds
any more than low profile sports cars
are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. In addition,
utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.
Drive carefully when the vehicle is
loaded by lowering vehicle speed and
applying the brakes earlier:
Abrupt maneuvering and sudden
braking when driving a loaded vehicle
is dangerous as the driving behavior of
a vehicle with a high center of gravity is
different when it is loaded compared
to when it is not, and could result in
the loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
▼Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse
effects to
the drive assembly, please note the
following:
Tires
When replacing tires, always replace
all front and rear tires at the same
time.
All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread
pattern. Pay particular attention
when equipping snow or other types
of winter tires.
Do not mix tread-worn tires with
normal tires.
Inspect tire inflation pressures at the specified periods adjust to the
specified pressures.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
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NOTE
Check the tire inflation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire inflation pressure.
Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine tires of the specified size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all 4 wheels being of
the same dimensions.
Tire chains
Install tire chains to the front tires.Do not use tire chains on the rear
wheels.
Do not drive the vehicle faster than
30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire
chains installed.
Do not drive the vehicle with tire
chains on road conditions other than
snow or ice.
▼ To w i n g
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all 4 wheels completely off
the ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page
7-19.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
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Power Steering
▼Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off
or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The malfunction indication/indicator
light notifies the driver of system
abnormalities and operation
conditions.
Refer to Power Steering Malfunction
Indication/Indicator Light on page
7-24.
When Driving
Power Steering
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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 4-91
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS).............................. page 4-93
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)...............
.......................................... page 4-96
Road sign recognition
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................ page 4-101
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) .............
........................................ page 4-107
Front obstruction detection when
approaching a crosswalk
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ............
........................................ page 4-112
Rear obstruction detection when
leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) .............
........................................ page 4-115
Full-surround recognition
360°View Monitor............ page 4-165
Driver fatigue detection
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) ...............
........................................ page 4-108
Driver Monitoring (DM).... page 4-110
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)........................... page 4-119
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function).......................... page 4-127
Lane departure
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) .............
........................................ page 4-151
Inter-vehicle distance and lane
keeping
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)........ page 4-137
▼ 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 4-155
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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