▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify th
e user of the system operation status or a
system malfunction.
Signal Warning Refer to
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-22
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light*1
Electronic
Brake Force
Distribution
System Warn- ing
7-23
ABS warning 7-25
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-24
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-24
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7-24
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light*17-25
Master Warning Indication7-25
Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
Brake Override Warning Indication7-26
Check Engine Indication/Light*17-26
(Amber)
*i-stop Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-53
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam
4-56
Flashing the Headlights 4-56
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Tu r n a n d
Lane-Change
Signals4-58
Hazard Warn- ing Flasher 4-66
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-26
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-80
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) indicator Light 4-136
*Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA) indicator Light 4-151
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Tra c t i o n C o n -
trol System (TCS)4-85
Dynamic Sta- bility Control
(DSC)4-87
Tu r n s o n 7-28
TCS OFF Indicator Light (FWD) *14-86
Off-Road Traction Assist Indicator Light (AWD) *14-88
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-91
(White)
*i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-
tem) 4-97
(Green)
(Amber)
*i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-
tem) 4-97
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light
4-101
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Standby Indication 4-132
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Standby Indication
4-144
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Set Indication 4-132
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Set Indication
4-144
*Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF Indicator Light*14-163
(White)
*Cruise Standby Indication4-208
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-208
*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 en gine is started. If the light does not
turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼Wrench Indication/Indicator Light
The wrench indication/indicator light
is displayed/turns on under the
following conditions.
When the preset maintenance
period has arrived.
Refer to the Information section in
the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual.
CAUTION
When the maintenance period
arrives, have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. If maintenance is
neglected, a decrease in vehicle
performance may occur which
could cause damage. Have your
vehicle inspected before the
maintenance pe riod arrives.
If the vehicle continues to be
driven after the engine oil
replacement period has passed, it
could cause damage to the engine.
Replace the engine oil before the
maintenance pe riod arrives.
NOTE
The wrench indication/indicator
light may display/turn on earlier than
the preset period depending on
vehicle usage conditions.
Whenever the engine oil is replaced,
a reset of the vehicle engine control
unit is necessary.
Refer to the Information section in
the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Tra n s m i s s i o n R a n ge s
▼Transmission Ranges
The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Shift Position Indication on
page 4-40.
Shift the selector lever to the P or N
position to start the engine.
P (Park)
P locks the transmission and prevents
the front wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P
position and set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the P
position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could
move and cause an accident.
CAUTION
Shifting into P, N or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage your
transmission.
Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster
than idle can damage the
transmission.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R,
except under rare circumstances as
explained in Rocking the Vehicle (page
3-53).
NOTE
(With parking sensor system)
When the selector lever is shifted to
the R position with the ignition
switched ON, the parking sensor
system is activated and a beep sound is
heard.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page
4-231.
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transmission are
not locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless the
parking brake or brakes are on.
WARNING
If the engine is running faster than
idle, do not shift from N or P into a
driving gear:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P into
a driving gear when the engine is
running faster than idle. If this is done,
the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which
could lead to an accident or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Doing so can cause
transmission damage.
NOTE
Apply the parking brake or depress the
brake pedal before moving the selector
lever from N position to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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Driving Tips
▼Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever in
the reverse position. Otherwise, the
engine may stop, causing the loss of
the power brake and power steering
functions, and make it difficult to
control the vehicle which could result
in an accident.
Pa s s i n g
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades,
depress the accelerator fully. The
transmission will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
NOTE
The accelerator pedal may initially
feel heavy as it is being depressed,
then feel lighter as it is depressed
further. This change in pedal force
aids the engine control system in
determining how much the
accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown,
and functions to control whether or
not kickdown should be performed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while
gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to lower gears, depending on load
weight and grade steepness. Descend
slowly, using the brakes only
occasionally to prevent them from
overheating.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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The engine is running.
The selector lever is in a position other than P or N.
If there is a problem with M Hybrid, a warning indication is displayed.
M Hybrid operation status is displayed on the system operation status display of
the fuel efficiency monitor.
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Unique M Hybrid Handling
M Hybrid vehicles have a unique
sound and vibration which differ from
normal vehicles. The following may
o cc u r, h o we v e r, t h i s i s u n i q u e t o M
Hybrid and it does not indicate a
problem.
Characteristic Occurrence status/loca-
tion
Operation sound of
deceleration regen-
eration An operational sound
can be heard from the
engine compartment
during deceleration.
Relay operation
sound of M Hybrid
battery An operational sound
can be heard from the
vehicle underfloor when
the engine is started and
stopped.
Operation sound of
brake system Sound can be heard from
the front of the vehicle
under the following con-
ditions:
The driver's door is
opened.
The ignition is switch-
ed ON.
The brake pedal is op-
erated.
The brake system op-
erates automatically.
Several minutes have
passed since the en-
gine was stopped.
Characteristic
Occurrence status/loca-
tion
Operational feed-
back through brake
pedal Operational feedback
through brake pedal
might be felt under the
following conditions.
The ignition is switch-
ed ON.
The brake pedal is op-
erated.
▼
M Hybrid battery
M Hybrid is equipped with a special
battery.
WARNING
Heed the following cautions to
prevent burns and electrical shock:
Never remove and disassemble the
brackets and connectors securing the
terminal part, wiring harness, and
the M Hybrid battery.
Never touch the M Hybrid battery
because it becomes extremely hot
under direct sunlight or after driving.
Because the M Hybrid battery is
especially dangerous when wet,
never touch it.
NOTE
The M Hybrid battery has a certain
battery life. Battery life
differs
depending on how the vehicle is used
and the driving conditions.
When Driving
M Hybrid
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Brake System
▼Foot Brake
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through
normal use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop
by applying greater force than normal
to the brake pedal. But the distance
required to stop will be greater than
usual.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engine stalled
or turned off, find a safe place to stop:
Coasting with the engine stalled or
turned off is dangerous. Braking will
require more effort, and the brake's
power-assist could be depleted if you
pump the brake. This will cause longer
stopping distances or even an
accident.
Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep hills:
Driving with your foot continuously on
the brake pedal or steadily applying
the brakes for long distances is
dangerous. This causes overheated
brakes, resulting in longer stopping
distances or even total brake failure.
This could cause loss of vehicle control
and a serious accident. Avoid
continuous application of the brakes.
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive with your foot held on
the brake pedal. Doing so could
result in the following:
The brake parts will wear out more
quickly.
The brakes can overheat and
adversely
affect brake
performance.
Always depress the brake pedal with
the right foot. Applying the brakes
with the unaccustomed left foot
could slow your reaction time to an
emergency situation resulting in
insufficient braking operation.
Wear shoes appropriate for driving in
order to avoid your shoe contacting
the brake pedal when depressing the
accelerator pedal.
▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The EPB system applies the parking
brake using an electric motor. The
When Driving
Brake
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