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Instantaneous Electrical
Power Consumption Rate Display
The instantaneous energy efficiency
while driving the vehicle is calculated
from the electrical power consumption
and displayed.
NOTE
Displays the 0 position when the
vehicle speed decreases to a
constant speed or slower.
The arrow on the instantaneous
electrical power consumption rate
gauge indicates the average electrical
power consumption rate.
Instantaneous Fuel
Economy Display
This displays the current fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance
traveled.
NOTE
Displays the 0 position when the
vehicle speed decreases to a constant
speed or slower.
Driving
Instrument Cluster
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Active Driving Display*
The active driving display indicates vehicle information and navigation information.
1. Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) warning display area
2. Warning guidance display area
3. Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning display area
4. i-ACTIVSENSE information display area
5. Vehicle speed display area and setting speed display area
6. Navigation information display area
NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visibility of the active driving display
due to the characteristics of the display.
If the lead-acid battery has been removed and re-installed or the lead-acid battery
voltage is low, the adjusted position may deviate.
The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions
such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.
Driving
Active Driving Display
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Convenient Ways to Usethe Active Driving Display
The active driving display settings can
be changed or adjusted.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
NOTE
The desired driving position (display
position, brightness level, display
information) can be called up after
programming the position.
Refer to How to Use the Driving
Position Memory on page 3-33.
Driving
Active Driving Display
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Operating the AUTO P (Parking Lock)
Function
Meet the following conditions while
the vehicle is stopped.
Switch the vehicle power from ON to
OFF.
Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and
open the driver’s door while the shift
position is in the D/R position.
The AUTO P (parking lock) function
operates and the shift position
automatically changes to P.
NOTE
When the AUTO P (parking lock)
function operates, only the
transmission shift position changes to
the P position automatically. The shift
position indication in the instrument
cluster will differ from the selector
lever position because the selector
lever position does not change. Check
the shift position indication in the
instrument cluster and shift the
selector lever to the P position.
Using Neutral Hold Mode
When in neutral hold mode, a
condition is maintained for about 25
minutes in which the vehicle power is
switched to ACC, the shift position is
in the N position, and the parking
brake is released. Use this mode when
it is necessary to release the parking
brake and change the shift position to
the N position, such as in an automatic
car wash that moves the vehicle by
placing the front and rear tires on one
side of the vehicle on a belt conveyor.
Neutral Hold Mode activation method
1
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
4. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
5. Press the electric parking brake (EPB) switch continuously until a
sound is activated.
6. Press the power switch immediately after the sound is activated.
Neutral hold mode operates.
Neutral Hold Mode activation method
2
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
4. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
5. Press the power switch while pressing the electric parking brake
(EPB) switch.
Neutral hold mode operates.
Canceling Neutral Hold Mode
If any of the following operations is
performed, neutral hold mode is
canceled.
Switch the vehicle power ON.Shift the selector lever to the P
position.
NOTE
Neutral hold mode is canceled
automatically after about 25 minutes
have passed since it was operated, and
the vehicle power is switched OFF. At
this time, the AUTO P (parking lock)
function operates and the shift
position changes to the P position.
Driving
Selector Lever
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NOTE
If the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, the mode
will not switch to direct mode. In addition, if the ATF temperature becomes too
high while in direct mode, the mode may be canceled. If the mode is switched to
direct mode again, it is necessary to operate the steering shift switches.
While the vehicle is stopped, direct mode cannot be set even if the DOWN switch
(-) is pulled.
When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in direct mode, the
transmission kicks down, bu t it does not kick down while the Traction Control
System (TCS) is turned off. However, if th e vehicle is continuously driven at a high
rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine.
When the vehicle is driven at low speed or decelerating quickly during EV driving,
the mode may not be able to be switched to direct mode using the UP switch (+/
OFF) of the steering shift switches.
If NORMAL mode is in use while the motor is running, operating the steering shift
switches will start the engine.
When operating a steering switch while the Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive) is in EV mode, the engine st arts and the mode switches from EV mode
to NORMAL mode.
Canceling Direct Mode
Direct mode can be canceled by performing the following operations.
The UP switch (+/OFF) is pulled toward you for a certain period of time or longer.The vehicle is driven for a certain period of time or longer (time differs depending
on the driving conditions while operating).
The vehicle is stopped.The vehicle is driven at a low speed.
Using Manual Shift Mode
1. Select manual shift mode (M) from AT shift modes under Settings in Mazda
Connect.
2. Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you when the selector lever is in the D position.
1. Down switch (-)
2. Up switch (+/OFF)
The gear position can be switched manually in manual shift mode.
Driving
Steering Shift Switches
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Shifting up/down
Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches
toward you.
1. Down switch (-)
2. Up switch (+/OFF)
Shifts up or down.
NOTE
If the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, the mode
will not switch to manual shift mode. In addition, if the ATF temperature becomes
too high while in manual shift mode, the mode may be canceled. If the mode is
switched to manual shift mode again, it is necessary to operate the steering shift
switches.
When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in manual mode, the
transmission kicks down, but it does not kick down while the Traction Control
System (TCS) is turned off. However, if the vehicle is continuously driven at a high
rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine.
When the vehicle is driven at low speed or decelerating quickly during EV driving,
the mode may not be able to be switched to manual shift mode using the UP
switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches.
If NORMAL mode is in use while the moto r is running, operating the steering shift
switches will start the engine.
When operating a steering switch while the Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive) is in EV mode, the engine starts and the mode switches from EV mode
to NORMAL mode.
Canceling Manual Shift Mode
The UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches is pulled and held for a certain
period of time or longer.
Manual shift mode is canceled.
Driving
Steering Shift Switches
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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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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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