
SignalWarning
Power Steering Mal‐
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the display turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be op erated, however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the steer ing wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steerin g feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
Power Steering Mal ‐
function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an Au ‐
thorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate nor‐
mally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the opera‐
tion may feel heavy compared to normal , or the steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steerin g feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
▼ Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal
Warning
ABS Warning LightIf the ABS warning light stay
s on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected
a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will functio n normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consu lt an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-sta rted to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
AWD Warning Indi‐
cation*
“4WD System Malfunction” is displayed
The indication is displayed un der the following conditions. The system may have a mal‐
function. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.When there is a large difference between th e tire size of the front and rear wheels.
“4WD System High Load” is displayed
The indication is displayed unde r the following conditions. Park the vehicle in a safe place
and check that the warning indi cation light turns off, and then drive the vehicle. Contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication is continuously displayed.
When the differential oil temp erature is excessively high.When there is a large difference between th e front and rear wheel rotation, such as
when trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
AW D Wa r n i n g
Light*
When the light is turned on
The light turns on u nder the following conditions. The system may have a malfunction.
Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.When there is a large difference between th e tire size of the front and rear wheels.
When the light is flashing
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments, if the warning light stops flashing,
you can resume driving. If th e light does not stop flashing, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When the differential oil temp erature is excessively high.When there is a large difference between th e front and rear wheel rotation, such as
when trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
(Turns on)
TCS/DSC Indicator Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brak
e assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly . Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Air Bag/Front Seat
Belt PretensionerSystem Warning Light A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light consta
ntly flashes, constantly illu‐
minates or does not illuminate at all when th e ignition is switched ON. If any of these oc ‐
cur, consult an Authorized M azda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate
in an accident.WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could
accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-60
Active Driving Display..................... 4-58
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)............................................... 4-120
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system... 3-10
Operational range........................ 3-11
Advanced Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep.................................... 7-42
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)........................... 4-190
Collision warning.... .................. 4-192
Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
system operation........................ 4-192
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-56
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep....................... 7-41
Antilock Brake System (ABS)........ 4-105
Armrest Box...................................... 5-69
AUTOHOLD..................................... 4-99
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep.............7-43
Automatic Transaxle......................... 4-60
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-62
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-60
Direct mode................................. 4-69
Driving tips..................................4-70
Manual shift mode.......................4-63
Shift-lock system...... ................... 4-61
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-61
B
Battery............................................... 6-31 Maintenance.................................6-32
Replacement................................ 6-32
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-13
Jump-starting............................... 7-13
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)........ 4-124 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).....................4-128
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-44
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-25
Bottle Holder..................................... 5-67
Brakes
Brake assist.................................. 4-98
Electric parking brake (EPB)...... 4-95
Foot brake....................................4-95
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-98
Warning light............................... 4-97
Break-In Period................................. 3-45
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-26
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console.................................. 5-69
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-40
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-35
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-40
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-42
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-45
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico)...................................... 2-52
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico).......................... 2-52
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors... 3-18
Climate Control System...................... 5-2 Fully Automatic Type....................5-9
Manual Type.................................. 5-5
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Index
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Vent Operation...............................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-45
Coming Home Light......................... 4-75
Cruise Control................................. 4-268 Cruise control switch.................4-268
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-269
Cup Holder........................................ 5-66
Customer Assistance. .......................... 8-2
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-77
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-85
Rear window........... .................... 4-83
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Display...............................................4-11
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-135 Indication on display................. 4-135
Door Locks........................................3-12
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).........4-139
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-50
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-51
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle.....................4-70
Break-in period............................ 3-45
Driving in flooded area............... 3-50
Driving on uneven road...............3-51
Floor mat..................................... 3-47
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-46
Overloading............. .................... 3-50
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-47
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-45
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)........................................ 3-52
Winter driving............................. 3-48
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)... 4-108
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-108
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-95
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-43
Emergency Starting Push-starting................................ 7-16
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)........................................ 7-16
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks........ .................... 7-20
Towing description...................... 7-19
Emission Control System..................3-26
Engine Coolant.........................................6-22
Engine compartment overview.... 6-19
Exhaust gas..................................3-26
Hood release................................ 6-17
Oil................................................ 6-20
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-45
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-26
Exterior Care..................................... 6-49 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-53
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-52
Maintaining the fini sh................. 6-50
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-54
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-86
Headlights.................................... 4-71
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-10
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-7
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-47
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Index
Temporary spare tire....................6-37
Tire chains................................... 3-49
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-35
Tire rotation................................. 6-36
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-44
Tire Information................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-273
To w i n g
Recreational towing.....................3-61
Trailer towing (U.S.A. and
Canada)........................................ 3-53
Towing Description........................... 7-19
Traction Control System (TCS)...... 4-106
TCS OFF Indicator Light.......... 4-106
TCS OFF Switch....................... 4-107
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-106
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Close proximity warning........... 4-167
Display indication......................4-165
Setting the system..................... 4-168
Stop hold control....................... 4-175
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-129
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trouble
Battery runs out........................... 7-13
Emergency starting...................... 7-16
Emergency towing....................... 7-19
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-17
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-46
Turn Signals...................................... 4-78
U
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)................. 4-266
USB Power Outlet............................ 5-62
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-55
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-41
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep............................... 7-42
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep................... 7-41
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep....... 7-43
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-44
Collision warning...... .................. 7-45
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-43
Excessive speed warning.............7-45
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-42
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-43
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-43
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-42
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-44
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-41
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-44
Power Liftgate Warning Beep..... 7-43
Power steering warning buzzer....7-44
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-43
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