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Interior Equipment (View C)
ƒSRS air bags.......................................................................................................... page 2-3 6
„ Climate control system......................................... ...................................................page 5-2
… Rear window defogger switch.................................... ...........................................page 4-56
† Mazda Connect.................................................. ....................................................page 5-14
‡ Accessory socket................................................................................................... page 5-36
ˆ External input terminal........................................ ..................................................page 5-14
‰ Drive selection switch......................................... .................................................. page 4-70
Š Commander switch................................................................................................page 5-19
‹ Shift lever/Selector lever..................................... ........................................ page 4-32, 4-35
Œ Fuse block (Left side)......................................... ...................................................page 6-47
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-4The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the dashboard
illumination knob for one second or more.
Use this meter to measure trip distances
and to compute fuel consumption.
NOTE
If TRIP A is reset using the trip meter
when the function which synchronizes
(resets) the fuel economy monitor and
the trip meter (TRIP A) is on, the fuel
economy data resets in conjunction with
TRIP A.
Refer to the Fuel Economy Monitor
section in the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual.
Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
The trip record will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
▼Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revoluti
ons per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the tachometer
needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Striped zone
Red zone
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can
be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.
Press the INFO switch INFO switch
Trip meter A,
Odometer
Trip meter B,
Odometer
Odometer
The odometer records
the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a specified
interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP A,
TRIP B) of interval distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.
For instance, trip me ter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode.
NOTE
Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
The trip record will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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DAB radio
Press the Seek switch (
, ) while listening to DAB radio to call up a station previously
stored to the favorites list. W ith each operation of the switch , radio stations can be called up
in the order they were stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to go to the next station, () to return to the previous
station.
USB Audio/Bluetooth
® Audio /CD*
Press the seek switch () to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few seconds after playback begins to track down to t he
beginning of the previous track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few seconds have elapsed to start playback from the
beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora
®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to evaluate the playback of the current song as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to evaluate the playb ack of the current song as
“Dislike”.
Pick up/hang up the Phone, or Ac tivate Voice Control Using the Switch
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Pick-up button
Answers incoming calls. In additi on, after selecting a contact or dialing a number, it places
the call when the button is pressed.
Hang-up button
Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voice recognition
operation.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
5-22*Some models.
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A.,
Canada, and Puerto Rico)............. 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico)..................................... 6-10
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-15 Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-15
Hood........................................... 6-17
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-19
Engine Oil...................................6-20
Engine Coolant........................... 6-22
Brake/Clutch Fluid ..................... 6-23
Washer Fluid............................... 6-24
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-25
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-25
Battery........................................ 6-29
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-31
Tires............................................ 6-34
Light Bulbs................................. 6-38
Fuses........................................... 6-47
Appearance Care............................. 6-53 Exterior Care.............................. 6-53
Interior Care................................6-63
6-1
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Engine Compartment Overview
Windshield washer fluid reservoirBrake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Battery
Fuse blockCooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Trunk light
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver witha soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the connector from theunit.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bu lb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls do
not work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
▼ Fuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left
side
If the electrical system does not work, first
inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side.
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse
puller provided on the fuse block
located in the engine compartment.
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is blown.
Normal Blown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same
amperage rating, and make sure it fits
tightly. If it does not fit tightly, have an
expert install it. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with a genuine
Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same
rating. Otherwise you may damage the
electric system.
6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.
Replacing the fuse s under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood.
If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
NOTE
If the lock is forcefully opened, the fuse
block cover may come in contact with
the frame when it is removed and
become scratched.
When removing the cover, remove it
slowly according to the following
procedure.
1. Disengage the rear lock by
pressing down on the front tab with
your fingers.
2. Remove the front tab while slightly lifting the front of the cover.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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