
How to Use the DoorCourtesy Lights
The light turns on when any door is
opened and turns off when closed.
How to Use the Luggage
Compartment Lights
Open the liftgate.
The luggage compartment lights turn
on.
When the liftgate is closed, the luggage
compartment lights turn off.
Other Equipment
Interior Lights
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How to Use the AmbientLights
When the vehicle power is switched
ON, the ambient lights remain on.
The ambient lights turn on/off in
conjunction with the Illuminated Entry
System in the cabin and parking lights
turned on.
NOTE
The light turns on/off depending on
the illumination entry system when
the vehicle power is switched OFF.
The intensity of the ambient lights
can be changed when the parking
lights are turned on.
For the method of changing the
setting , refer to the Mazda Connect
owner’s manual.
Other Equipment
Interior Lights
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Do not connect a hydraulic
trailer-brake system to your vehicle's
brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake
system directly to the vehicle brake
system is dangerous and will result in
inadequate braking and possible injury.
Always use lower gears to reduce
speed:
Holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently is dangerous as
it could cause the brakes to overheat
and lose power, resulting in loss of
control and a serious accident. Use
lower gears to help reduce speed. Pull
off the road and allow brakes to cool
down whenever braking performance
feels reduced.
CAUTION
Do not tow a trailer during the first
1,000 km (600 miles) of your new
Mazda. If you do, you may damage
the engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, and other
power-train components.
Be aware of the towing load weight
differences when towing at high
altitudes. For altitudes exceeding
1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in), always
reduce the towing load by 10 % for
every 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in)
increase in altitude from the load
indicated under the maximum
GCWR heading in the trailer
towing-load table. If the determined
maximum total towing load weight is
exceeded, the engine and other
power-train parts may be damaged.
The total trailer weight and tongue
load can be determined by weighing
the trailer on platform scales at a
highway weight station or a trucking
company.
Make all hitch adjustments with
actual loads. Do not load and
unload vehicle while adjusting hitch.
This action will change the vehicle
height.
Do not use an axle-mounted hitch.
This may damage the axle and
related parts.
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62
mph) with a trailer in tow, the
vehicle could be damaged.
Do not connect a trailer lighting
system directly to the lighting system
of your Mazda. This may damage
your vehicle's electrical system and
lighting systems. Have a recreational
vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency
connect the system, and inspect the
brake lights and turn signals yourself
before each trip.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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TTW and GCWR
The total trailer weight (TTW), gross combination weight rating (GCWR), gross axle
weight rating (GAWR), trailer load, and trailer tongue load must be within the
prescribed limits.
The total trailer weight (TTW) is the sum of the weights of the trailer load (trailer
weight plus cargo). Never allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to exceed specifications in the Trailer towing-load table.
The maximum GCWR is the combination weight of the trailer and load plus the
towing vehicle (including trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and load). It must not
exceed the specifications in the load table.
GAWR and GVWR
Do not exceed front and rear GAWR (gross axle weight rating) and GVWR (gross
vehicle weight rating). If you do, vehicle handling , braking , and performance will be
affected. These values are also on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label posted
on the driver's door frame.
Trailer frontal area table
Frontal area is the total area that a moving vehicle and trailer exposes to air
resistance. Exceeding this limit may reduce the performance of your towing vehicle.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Limitation items Limit values
MAX. FRONTAL AREA
2.79 m2 (30 ft2)
Before driving
Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all
vehicle-to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after
driving a short distance.
Trailer hitch
Use only a hitch ball recommended by the trailer manufacturer that conforms to the
gross trailer weight requirement.
When not towing a trailer, remove the trailer hitch (if detachable) to reduce the
possibility of damage as a result of the vehicle being rear-ended.
Tires
When towing a trailer, make sure that the tire pressures of the rear tires are at 20
kPa (0.2 bar, 2.9 psi) higher than the recommended tire pressures indicated on
the tire pressure chart on the driver's door frame.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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Trailer tire size, load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to tire
manufacturer specifications.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal
maximum speed with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not
exceed the legal speed.
Safety chains
Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to
the hitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your
trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details.
Tra i l e r l i g h t s
Trailer lights must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. Equip your
trailer as required before towing it day or night.
Trailer brakes
If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1,000 lb), trailer brakes are required. If
your trailer has brakes, make sure they comply with all federal, state, and local
regulations.
Driving
Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning ,
backing , and stopping in a traffic-free area.
Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.Allow more room between your vehicle and the one in front because braking
distance increases with a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at
least one vehicle and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of control and result in
jackknifing,
especially so on wet or slippery roads.
Shift the selector lever to the D position when towing a trailer in hilly terrain or
when heavily loaded.
The D position will allow operating the vehicle without frequent shifting.
Lane changes and turning
Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. Slow down before turning
to avoid the need of sudden braking.
A turning trailer will make a tighter arc than the tow vehicle. Compensate with turns
that are larger than normal.
Pa s s i n g
Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of room before changing
lanes. Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and the effects of
rough roads will affect handling.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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3. Go back to Step 3 of Programmingthe HomeLink System to complete
the procedure.
NOTE
If the programming has not been
completed, the system returns to the
previous programming.
Programming two-way
communication
The garage door two-way
communication is a function that
communicates with the garage door
opener and indicates whether the
garages door is open or closed using
the indicator lights in the rear view
mirror. It can indicate the status of the
garage door within a range up-to 250
m (820 ft).
NOTE
The communication range may shorten
depending on obstructions.
Within five seconds after programming
a new HomeLink button, both of the
garage door status indicator lights will
flash rapidly in green indicating that
the garage door two-way
communication has been established.
If the garage door status indicator
lights flash, the two-way
communication programming is
complete.
If the garage door status indicator
lights do not flash, the two-way
communication programming is not
completed. For additional HomeLink
information and programming videos,
refer to the following Websites:
www.HomeLink.comwww.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex
Operating the garage door two-way
communication
By pressing HomeLink buttons 1 and 2
at the same time for two seconds, the
status of the garage door is indicated
for about 3 seco nds as follows:
1. HomeLink button 1
2. HomeLink button 2
Garage door
status Indicator light
Closing Amber flashes
Opening Amber flashes
Closed
Green turns on
Opened Green turns on
Other Equipment
HomeLink Wireless Control System
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Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................... 8-34Have the Vehicle Inspected ..........
.......................................... 8-34
Washer Fluid Does Not Spray ...........
............................................ 8-35 Inspecting Washer Fluid
Level................................... 8-35
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate................................. 8-36 Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................. 8-36
Warning/Indicator Light Turns
On........................................ 8-37 Warning Lights..................... 8-37
Brake System Warning
Light................................... 8-37
Lead-Acid Battery Charging
System Warning Light........... 8-38
Hybrid System Warning
Light................................... 8-39
Remaining High Voltage Battery
Power Warning Light............ 8-39
Charging System Warning
Light................................... 8-40
Output Restriction Warning
Light................................... 8-40
Engine Oil Warning Light...... 8-41
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light...................... 8-41
Electric Power Steering Warning
Light................................... 8-42
Shift System Warning Light ...........
.......................................... 8-42
ABS Warning Light................8-43
Master Warning Light........... 8-43Brake Control System Warning
Light................................... 8-44
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Indicator Light..................... 8-44
Check Engine Warning
Light................................... 8-45
Automatic Transmission Warning
Light................................... 8-45
AWD Warning Light............. 8-46
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
(Flashing)............................ 8-46
TCS/DSC Indicator Light (Turns
on)..................................... 8-47
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light........... 8-47
KEY Warning Light (Red)....... 8-48
Security Indicator Light......... 8-48
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Light (Amber)
*........ 8-49
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning
Light................................... 8-49
Exterior Lights Warning
Light................................... 8-50
Low Fuel Warning Light.........8-50
Check Fuel Cap Warning
Light................................... 8-51
Engine Oil Level Warning
Light................................... 8-51
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front
Seat)................................... 8-52
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear
Seat) (Red).......................... 8-52
Rear Seat Alert Warning Light
*......
.......................................... 8-53
Low Washer Fluid Amount
Warning Light
*..................... 8-53
Door-ajar Warning Light/Liftgate-
open Warning Light/Hood-open
Warning Light...................... 8-54
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KEY Indicator Light (Green)
(Flashing)............................ 8-54
Wrench Indicator Light......... 8-55
Warning Sound is Activated...... 8-56 Lights-On Reminder............. 8-56
Ve h i c l e Po w e r N o t S w i t c h e d O F F
Reminder Warning Sound.....8-56
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Sound.................... 8-57
Key Left-in-Vehicle Warning
Sound................................. 8-57
Key Left-In-Luggage
Compartment Warning Sound
(Vehicles With Advanced Keyless
Function)............................ 8-58
Door Lock Inoperable Warning
Sound................................. 8-58
Power Liftgate Warning Sound
*.....
.......................................... 8-59
Brake System Warning
Sound................................. 8-59
Brake Override Warning
Sound................................. 8-60
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Sound.................... 8-60
Vehicle Problem Warning
Sound................................. 8-61
Shift Position Warning
Sound................................. 8-61
Selector Lever Not in P Reminder
Warning Sound.................... 8-62
Reverse Position Warning
Sound................................. 8-62
Door-Ajar Warning Sound ...........
.......................................... 8-63
Battery Saving Mode Warning
Sound................................. 8-63
If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck.... 8-64 What to do when the vehicle is
stuck................................... 8-64
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