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Shift gear (shifting) speed limit
The gear is shifted when the steering shift switches are operated within the speed
limit ranges.
1. 1st gear
2. 2nd gear
3. 3rd gear
4. 4th gear
5. 5th gear
6. 6th gear
7. 7th gear
8. 8th gear
When shifting down is not possible depending on the vehicle speed, the gear
position indication displayed in th e instrument cluster flashes 2 times.
Using Second Gear Fixed Mode
Changing to second gear fixed mode facili tates, accelerating from a stop and driving
on slippery roads such as snow-covered roads.
The UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shif t switches is pulled while driving the
vehicle at about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or slower.
Second gear fixed mode is activated.
NOTE
When using second gear fixed mode, the vehicle stops at the 2 gear position.
Canceling Second Gear Fixed Mode
Second gear fixed mode can be canceled by performing the following operations.
Pull the UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches toward you and shift into
a gear other than second gear.
Drive the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph) or faster.
Driving
Steering Shift Switches
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Warning and Cautions forUsing the Foot Brake
WARNING
Do not coast with the hybrid system
turned off, find a safe place to stop.
Coasting with the hybrid system 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.
Do not drive with worn disc pads.
Driving with worn disc pads is
dangerous. The brakes could fail and
cause a serious accident. As soon as
you hear a screeching noise consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
Driving
Foot Brake
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How to Use the ElectricParking Brake (EPB)
Applying the Parking Brake Manually
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2.
The parking brake is applied and
the EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB
switch indicator light turn on.
Releasing the Parking Brake Manually
1. Depress the brake pedal with the vehicle power switched ON or the
hybrid system operating.
2.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB
switch indicator light turn off.
NOTE
To release the parking brake when
the vehicle power is switched OFF, it
is necessary to cancel the parking
brake auto operation. If the parking
brake is likely to freeze such as
during cold weather conditions,
cancel the parking brake auto
operation.
When the charging system warning
light in the instrument cluster turns
on, the parking brake cannot be
applied after the vehicle power is
switched OFF. Before switching the
vehicle power OFF, apply the parking
brake manually.
Applying the Parking Brake
Automatically
Switch the vehicle power from ON to
ACC or OFF.
The parking brake is applied and the
EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn on.
Releasing the Parking Brake
Automatically
Shift-linked release
Shift the selector lever from the P
position to a position other than P
when all of the following conditions
are met.
Hybrid system is operating.Driver’s door is closed.Brake pedal is firmly depressed.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn off.
Driving
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
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Accelerator-linked release
Depress the accelerator pedal when all
of the following conditions are met.
Hybrid system is operating.Driver’s door is closed.Driver's seat belt is fastened.The selector lever is in the D or R
position.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn off.
Convenient Ways to Use
the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Enabling/Disabling Shift-Linked
Release
1. Switch the vehicle power ON.
2. Make sure that the parking brake is
applied (EPB indicator light
is
turned on).
3. Continue pulling the EPB switch for 4 seconds or longer.
4. Release the EPB switch once.
5. Immediately continue pulling theEPB switch for 4 seconds or longer.
When the shift-linked release is
enabled, a sound is activated 2
times, the EPB switch indicator light
switches to fast flashing, and then
flashes for a certain period of time.
When the shift-linked release is
disabled, a sound is activated 1
time, the EPB switch indicator light
switches to slow flashing, and then
flashes for a certain period of time.
Driving
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
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Canceling the Parking Brake
Automatic Operation
The parking brake automatic operation
returns to automatic operation when
the vehicle power is switched ON.
When canceling the parking brake
automatic operation and parking the
vehicle, shift the selector lever to the P
position and use wheel blocks on the
tires. If one of the following operations
is performed, the parking brake
automatic operation can be canceled
when the vehicle power is switched
from ON to OFF.
Operation method 1
1. Switch the vehicle power ON.
2. Release the parking brake manually.
3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
4. Press the EPB switch continuouslyuntil a sound is activated.
5. Release the EPB switch.
6. Switch the vehicle power OFFimmediately after a sound is
activated.
After the parking brake auto
operation is canceled, a warning
sound is activated one time, and
the EPB switch indicator light
switches from illumination to
flashing , and then turns off after a
certain period of time has passed.
Operation method 2
1. Switch the vehicle power ON.
2. Release the parking brake manually.
3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
4. With the EPB switch pressed, switch
the vehicle power OFF without
depressing the brake pedal.
After the parking brake auto
operation is canceled, a warning
sound is activated one time, and
the EPB switch indicator light
switches from illumination to
flashing, and then turns off after a
certain period of time has passed.
NOTE
The auto operation may not cancel if
the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope.
When using an automatic car wash
which moves the vehicle with the
front tires mounted, it is necessary to
cancel the parking brake automatic
operation.
Driving
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
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Immediately depress the brake pedal
in the following case.
Because the AUTOHOLD function is
canceled forcibly, the vehicle may
move unexpectedly and result in an
accident.
The message “Depress Brake Pedal.
Brake Hold Disabled” is displayed on
the instrument cluster and the
warning sound is activated at the
same time.
When parking and before leaving the
vehicle, apply the parking brake.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
When parking and before leaving the
vehicle, shift the selector lever to the P
position and apply the parking brake.
CAUTION
If you stop operating the accelerator
pedal before the vehicle starts driving ,
the force holding the vehicle in the
stopped position may weaken. Firmly
depress the brake pedal or depress the
accelerator pedal to start driving the
vehicle.
How to Use the AUTOHOLD
Operating the AUTOHOLD
The AUTOHOLD becomes operational
and the AUTOHOLD standby indicator
light turns on.
Using the AUTOHOLD
1. Stop the vehicle. When all of the following
conditions are met, the
AUTOHOLD operates and the
AUTOHOLD active indicator light
in the instrument cluster
turns on.
The hybrid system is operating.The driver’s seat belt is fastened.The driver’s door is closed.The parking brake is released.
2. Start driving the vehicle. The brakes are released and the
AUTOHOLD active indicator light
in the instrument cluster
turns off.
NOTE
When about 10 minutes or longer
have passed since the AUTOHOLD
operated, the parking brake is
applied automatically. When the
parking brake is released, the
AUTOHOLD operates again.
Driving
AUTOHOLD
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When the vehicle power is switched
OFF while the AUTOHOLD is
operating , the parking brake is
applied automatically.
If the selector lever is shifted to the R
position with the vehicle tilted
rearward or on level ground, the
AUTOHOLD is canceled. Operate
the brakes if necessary.
Under the following conditions, the
parking brake is automatically
applied and the AUTOHOLD is
released. The AUTOHOLD is
re-enabled when the conditions
before the AUTOHOLD is released
are restored.
The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.The driver’s door is opened.
Canceling the AUTOHOLD Operation
1. Depress the brake pedal with the AUTOHOLD operating.
2.
The AUTOHOLD operation is
canceled and the AUTOHOLD
standby indicator light turns off.
NOTE
The AUTOHOLD can be turned off
by pressing the AUTOHOLD switch
while driving.
When the vehicle power is switched
OFF while the AUTOHOLD is
operating , the parking brake is
applied automatically and the
AUTOHOLD is turned off.
Driving
AUTOHOLD
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When the vehicle power is switched
from ON to OFF, the parking lights,
taillights, side-marker lights, and the
license plate lights are turned on by the
auto headlight off function for a certain
period of time.
(The vehicle power is switched to ACC
or OFF)
The parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and license plate
lights turn on, and the parking lights
indicator light
in the instrument
cluster turns on.
The parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights are turned on by the auto
headlight off function for a certain
period of time.
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on while the
engine is turned off. Otherwise, the
lead-acid battery power could be
depleted.
Using the Headlights
The headlights, parkin g lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights turn on, and the parking
lights indicator light
in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Switching the Headlights to High
Beams
The headlights are switched to high
beams and the headlight high-beam
indicator light
in the instrument
cluster turns on.
When the lever is returned to its
original position, the headlights are
switched to low beams.
Flash-to-pass
While the lever is being operated, the
headlight high beams turn on and the
headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
Driving
Light Switch
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