2023 MAZDA MAZDA dashboard

Modification and
Add-On Equipment
▼ Modification
and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the
immobilizer and the theft-deterrent
system's operation if the system has
been modified or if any add-on
equipment has been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
modify the system or install any add-on
equipment to the immobilizer and the
theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
▼ Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the
system recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the
engine with an unrecognized key, the
engine will not start, thereby helping to
prevent vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is
governed by laws in the United
States.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
 To avoid damage to the key, do not:
 Drop the key.
 Get the key wet.
 Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
 Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as the
dashboard, under direct sunlight.
 If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing ,
the system may have a malfunction.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Before Driving
Security System
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NOTE
The keys carry a unique electronic
code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, obtaining a replacement
key requires security validation, this
will add some delays in supplying a
replacement key. They are only
available through an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
If you lose a key, an Authorized
Mazda Dealer will reset the
electronic codes of your remaining
keys and immobilizer system. Bring
all the remaining keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that
has not been reset is not possible.
▼Operation
NOTE
The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or flash
if the key is placed in an area where
it is difficult for the system to detect
the signal, such as on the dashboard
or in the glove compartment. Move
the key to a location within the signal
range, switch the ignition
off, and
then restart the engine.
Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile
telephone could interfere with your
immobilizer system. If you are using
the proper key and the engine fails to
start, check the security indicator
light.
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition
is switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes every 2
seconds until the system is disarmed.

Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
ignition is switched ON with the
correct programmed key. The security
indicator light illu minates for about 3
seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light remains illuminated or flashing,
try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal
transmission. Switch the ignition off,
and then restart the engine. If the
engine does not start after 3 or more
tries, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Before Driving
Security System
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Instrument Cluster andDisplay
▼Instrument Cluster and Display
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Instrument Cluster.......... page 4-18
„ Active Driving Display..... page 4-36
Instrument Cluster
▼Instrument Cluster
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Tachometer.................... page 4-19
„ Multi-information Display...............
..................................... page 4-20
… Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge............................ page 4-23
† Fuel Gauge..................... page 4-23
‡ Dashboard Illumination
Switch............................ page 4-24
ˆ Speedometer..................page 4-18
‰ TRIP Switch.................... page 4-22
▼Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed
of the vehicle.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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If the low fuel warning light illuminates
or the fuel level is very low, refuel as
soon as possible.
If inconsistency in engine performance
or stalling occurs due to low fuel level
conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon
as possible and add at least 10 L (2.7
US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
Refer to Low Fuel Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-35.
NOTE
After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.
The direction of the arrow ()
indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on
the left side of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor
detects that the surrounding area is
bright such as when the lights are
turned on in the daytime, the
dashboard illumination does not dim.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the ignition is switched ON in
the early evening or at dusk, the
dashboard illumination is dimmed
for several seconds until the light
sensor detects the brightness of the
surrounding area, however, the
dimming may cancel after the
brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-57.
The brightness of the instrument panel
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by pressing the dashboard
illumination switch while the
dashboard illumination is dimmed.
The brightness increases by pressing
the + switch.
The brightness decreases by pressing
the - switch. If you press the - switch
while the instrument cluster is at
maximum dimness, a sound is
activated to notify you that the
current dimmer setting is at
maximum dimness.

1. Bright
2. Dim
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The rear side radar sensor of the BSM
may be regulated under the radio
wave related laws of the country
where the vehicle is driven. If this
system is used abroad, it may be
necessary to turn off the system.
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-219.
The system switches to the Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) function
when the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) is shifted to
the reverse (R) position.
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) on page 4-126.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indicator Lights/Display
Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM system notifies the driver of
the presence of vehicles in adjacent
lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using
the BSM warning indicator light, the
warning sound and the display
indicator while the systems are
operational.
BSM warning indicator lights
The BSM warning indicator lights are
equipped on the left and right door
mirrors. The warning indicator lights
turn on when a vehicle approaching
from the rear in an adjacent lane is
detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the
warning indicator light turns on
momentarily and then turns off after a
few seconds.
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned
on, the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are
difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling
on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer
cancellation button to cancel the
dimmer and increase the brightness of
BSM warning indicator lights when
they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 4-24.
Display indicator
The detected approaching vehicle and
warning are displayed in the
multi-information display and active
driving display.
Multi-information Display
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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NOTE
The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning
the supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is
inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up
by the camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage co mpartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.Tires other than standard tires are equipped.The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or
a tollgate on a highway.
When surrounding brightness
suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting
a tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis
is deviated.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.Strong light reflects off the road.A traffic sign is in a position which makes it
difficult to
reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the ve hicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.A
traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.A traffic sign is partially shaded.A
traffic sign is bent or warped.A traffic sign is too low or too high.A traffic sign is too bright or too dark
(including electronic traffic signs).A
traffic sign is too big or too small.There is an object similar to the traffic
sign being read (such as another traffic
sign or other signs resembling it).
The TSR can be set to invisible on the active driving display.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
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WARNING
Always check the surrounding area
visually before actually putting the
vehicle in reverse:
The system is only designed to assist
you in checking for vehicles at the rear
when putting the vehicle in reverse.
Due to certain limitations with the
operation of this system, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator
lights may not flash or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is
behind your vehicle. Always make it
your responsibility as a driver to check
the rear.
RCTA operation
1. The RCTA system operates whenthe shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmi ssion) is shifted
to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching
vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights
flashes and the warning beep is
activated simultaneously.
Rear view monitor (vehicles with
Rear view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
rearview monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator light on
the door mirrors.
360° view monitor (vehicles with
360° view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
360° view monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light on the door mirrors.
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned
on, the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are
difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling
on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer
cancellation button to cancel the
dimmer and increase the brightness of
BSM warning indicator lights when
they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 4-24.
NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.
An object that reflects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.
A vehicle approaching from the
rear left and right side of your
vehicle slows down.
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Do not remove the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
 Do not place objects on the
dashboard which reflect light.
 Always keep the windshield glass
around the camera clean by
removing dirt or fogging. Use the
windshield defroster to remove
fogging on the windshield.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer regarding cleaning the
interior side of the windshield
around the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer before performing repairs
around the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
is installed to the windshield.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for windshield repair and
replacement.
 When cleaning the windshield, do
not allow glass cleaners or similar
cleaning fluids to get on the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
lens. In addition, do not touch the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
lens.
 When performing repairs around
the rearview mirror, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer regarding cleaning of the
camera lens.
 Do not hit or apply strong force to
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or the area around it. If the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is
severely hit or if there are cracks or
damage caused by flying gravel or
debris in the area around it, stop
using the following systems and
consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.High Beam Control System
(HBC)
 Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
 Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
 Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
 Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function)
 Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
 Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
 Smart Brake Support (SBS)
forward drive detection
 The direction in which the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed
has been
finely adjusted. Do not
change the installation position of
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or remove it. Otherwise, it could
result in damage or malfunction.
 Always use tires for all wheels that
are of the specified size, and the
same manufacturer, brand, and tread
pattern. In addition, do not use tires
with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the
system may not operate normally.
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
includes a function for detecting a
soiled windshield and informing the
driver, however, depending on the
conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the
windshield. In such cases, the system
cannot accurately determine a
vehicle ahead and may not be able
to operate normally. Always drive
carefully and pay attention to the
road ahead.
When Driving
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