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Hazardous Driving
WA R N I N G
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving
on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed could cause
the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of
vehicle control and an accident.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvers when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvering of this vehicle are 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 vehicles handle differently
than vehicles with a lower center of gravity.
Utility 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.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
Avoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.
Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-102.
If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use
sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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This is for improved exhaust gas
purification 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 press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
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. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A/type B instrument
cluster (page 7-28), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
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 (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-28), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Refer to
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
4-6
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SignalWarning Page
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
Check Engine Light*17-31
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-31
*AWD Warning Indication7-31
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-31
Turns on 7-37
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-31
White 7-37
(Amber) High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-31
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication
7-31
(Amber)
*Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Warning Indication 7-31
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Wa rning Indication 7-31
(Amber)Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication
7-31
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-31
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Br
ake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In ‐
dication 7-37
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-37
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-37
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-24*Some models.
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SignalWarning Page
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-37
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-37
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-37
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-37
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-37
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-37
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the us
er of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-39
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-85
Security Indicator Light*13-46
Wrench Indication
4-28
Shift Position Indication 4-61
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.4-25
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SignalWarning Page
Master Warning Indication 7-31
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
Check Engine Light*17-31
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication7-31
*AWD Warning Indication7-31
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Preten
sioner System Warning Light*17-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-31
Turns on 7-37
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-31
White 7-37
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
Blind Spot Monitoring (B SM) Warning Indication 7-31
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-31
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-31
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-31
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Br
ake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In ‐
dication 7-37
Low Fuel Warnin
g Indication 7-37
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-37
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.4-39
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SignalWarning Page
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-37
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)7-37
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication7-37
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-37
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-37
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal
Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-39
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-85
Security Indicator Light*13-46
Wrench Indication
4-43
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-43
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-40*Some models.
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SignalWarning Page
(Red)Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
*1
Flashing
4-96
Buzzer & Flash ‐
ing
7-31
Check Engine Light*17-31
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-31
*AWD Warning Light 7-31
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-31
Turns on 7-37
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-31
Flashing 7-37
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-31
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light 7-37
Low Fuel Warning Light
7-37
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-37
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-37
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-37
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-37
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
7-37
Door-Ajar Warning Light
7-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-52*Some models.
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*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later orwhen the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the us
er of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat)
2-85
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-85
Security Indicator Light*13-46
Wrench Indicator Light*14-54
Shift Position Indication4-61
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-70
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-74
Flashing the Headlights 4-74
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals
4-77
Hazard Warning Flasher4-84
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-98
(Green) Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-92
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.4-53
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