2002-2007 Mazda 2 SUV When Driving User Manual
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When Driving  
4
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.  
Start/Stop Engine................................ 4-4  
Ignition Switch............................... 4-4  
Starting the Engine......................... 4-5  
Turning the Engine Off................ 4-11  
i - s t o p * ........................................... 4-13  
ABS/TCS/DSC................................... 4-84  
Antilock Brake System (ABS)..... 4-84  
Traction Control System  
(TCS)* .......................................... 4-85  
Dynamic Stability Control  
(DSC)* .......................................... 4-86  
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-24  
Meters and Gauges....................... 4-24  
Active Driving Display*............... 4-36  
Warning/Indicator Lights............. 4-38  
i-ELOOP............................................ 4-88  
i-ELOOP* ..................................... 4-88  
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-91  
Transaxle............................................ 4-45  
Manual Transaxle Operation........ 4-45  
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-48  
Fuel Economy Monitor*............... 4-91  
Drive Selection................................... 4-97  
Drive Selection* ........................... 4-97  
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-60  
Lighting Control........................... 4-60  
Front Fog Lights* ......................... 4-67  
Rear Fog Light* ............................ 4-68  
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.... 4-70  
Windscreen Wipers and  
Power Steering................................... 4-99  
Power Steering............................. 4-99  
Washer.......................................... 4-71  
Rear Window Wiper and  
Washer*......................................... 4-75  
Headlight Washer*........................ 4-75  
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-76  
Horn ............................................. 4-77  
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 4-77  
Brake.................................................. 4-79  
Brake System ............................... 4-79  
Emergency Stop Signal System... 4-82  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)*........... 4-82  
*Some models.  
4
–1  
i-ACTIVSENSE............................... 4-100  
i-ACTIVSENSE*........................ 4-100  
High Beam Control System  
(HBC)*........................................ 4-102  
Lane Departure Warning System  
(LDWS)* .................................... 4-105  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
System*....................................... 4-111  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert  
(RCTA)* ..................................... 4-118  
Adjustable Speed Limiter* ......... 4-121  
Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS)* ...................................... 4-126  
Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC)*......................................... 4-132  
Laser Sensor*.............................. 4-134  
Radar Sensors (Rear)* ................ 4-136  
Cruise Control................................. 4-138  
Cruise Control*........................... 4-138  
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System... 4-143  
Tyre Pressure Monitoring  
System*....................................... 4-143  
Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D  
1.5) .................................................... 4-147  
Diesel Particulate Filter  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ................... 4-147  
Rear View Monitor.......................... 4-148  
Rear View Monitor* ................... 4-148  
Parking Sensor System................... 4-157  
Parking Sensor System* ............. 4-157  
*Some models.  
4
–2  
MEMO  
4
–3  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
O f f  
Ignition Switch  
The power supply to electrical devices  
turns off and the push button start indicator  
light (amber) also turns off.  
In this position the steering wheel is  
locked.  
Push Button Start Positions  
The system operates only when the driver  
is in the vehicle or within operational  
range while the key is being carried.  
Each time the push button start is pressed,  
the ignition switches in the order of off,  
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button  
start again from ON switches the ignition  
off.  
WARNING  
Before leaving the driver's seat, always  
switch the ignition off, set the parking  
brake, and make sure the selector lever  
is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st  
gear or R (manual transaxle):  
Leaving the driver's seat without  
switching the ignition off, setting the  
parking brake, and shifting the selector  
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or  
to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle)  
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle  
movement could occur which could  
result in an accident.  
Indicator light  
Push button start  
In addition, if your intention is to leave  
the vehicle for even a short period, it  
is important to switch the ignition off,  
as leaving it in another position will  
disable some of the vehicle's security  
systems and run the battery down.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The engine starts by pressing the  
push button start while depressing  
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle)  
or the brake pedal (automatic  
transaxle). To switch the ignition  
position, press the push button start  
without depressing the pedal.  
NOTE  
(Locked steering wheel)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not leave the ignition switched  
If the push button start indicator light  
(green) is Àashing and the beep sound  
is heard, this indicates that the steering  
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the  
steering wheel, press the push button  
start while moving the steering wheel  
left and right.  
ON while the engine is not running.  
Doing so could result in the battery  
going dead. If the ignition is left in  
ACC (For automatic transaxle, the  
selector lever is in the P position, and  
the ignition is in ACC), the ignition  
switches off automatically after about  
25 minutes.  
4
–4  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
ACC (Accessory)  
Starting the Engine  
Some electrical accessories will operate  
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.  
In this position the steering wheel is  
unlocked.  
WARNING  
Radio waves from the key may affect  
medical devices such as pacemakers:  
Before using the key near people who  
use medical devices, ask the medical  
device manufacturer or your physician  
if radio waves from the key will affect  
the device.  
NOTE  
The keyless entry system does not  
function while the push button start has  
been pressed to ACC, and the doors will  
not lock/unlock even if they have been  
locked manually.  
NOTE  
O N  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The key must be carried because the  
This is the normal running position after  
the engine is started. The indicator light  
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light  
(amber) illuminates when the ignition  
is switched ON and the engine is not  
running.)  
Some indicator lights/warning lights  
should be inspected before the engine is  
started (page 4-38).  
key carries an immobilizer chip that  
must communicate with the engine  
controls at short range.  
The engine can be started when the  
push button start is pressed from off,  
ACC, or ON.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
NOTE  
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G  
1.5)  
When the push button start is pressed  
to ON, the sound of the fuel pump  
motor operating near the fuel tank can  
be heard. This does not indicate an  
abnormality.  
4
–5  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
NOTE  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The push button start system  
(Manual transaxle)  
functions (function which can start  
the engine by only carrying the  
key) can be deactivated to prevent  
any possible adverse effect on a  
user wearing a pacemaker or other  
medical device. If the system is  
deactivated, you will be unable  
to start the engine by carrying the  
key. Consult an expert repairer, we  
recommend an Authorised Mazda  
Repairer for details. If the push  
button start system functions have  
been deactivated, you can start the  
engine by following the procedure  
indicated when the key battery goes  
dead.  
The starter will not operate if the clutch  
pedal is not depressed suf¿ciently.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
The starter will not operate if the  
selector lever is not in P or N and the  
brake pedal is not depressed suf¿ciently.  
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light  
(green) in the instrument cluster and the  
push button start indicator light (green)  
illuminate.  
ꢀ
Refer to Engine Start Function When  
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9.  
After starting a cold engine, the  
ꢀ ꢀ  
engine speed increases and a whining  
sound from the engine compartment  
can be heard.  
ꢀ
This is for improved exhaust gas  
puri¿cation and does not indicate  
defect of the parts.  
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.  
2. Occupants should fasten their seat  
belts.  
Indicator light  
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.  
4. Continue to press the brake pedal  
¿rmly until the engine has completely  
started.  
5. (Manual transaxle)  
Push button start  
Continue to press the clutch pedal  
¿rmly until the engine has completely  
started.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must  
restart the engine while the vehicle is  
moving, shift into neutral (N).  
4
–6  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
NOTE  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the push button start indicator light  
(green) Àashes, make sure that the  
key is being carried.  
If the push button start indicator light  
(green) Àashes with the key being  
carried, touch the key to the push  
button start and start the engine.  
Refer to Engine Start Function When  
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9.  
Under the following conditions, the  
KEY warning light (red) Àashes after  
the push button start is pressed to  
inform the driver that the push button  
start will not switch to ACC even if it  
is pressed from off.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The key battery is dead.  
The key is out of operational  
ꢀ ꢀ  
range.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The key is placed in areas where it  
is dif¿cult for the system to detect  
the signal (page 3-7).  
A key from another manufacturer  
similar to the key is in the  
operational range.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the KEY warning light (red)  
illuminates, or the push button start  
indicator light (amber) Àashes, this  
could indicate a problem with the engine  
starting system and the inability to start  
the engine or switch the ignition to ACC  
or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at  
an expert repairer, we recommend an  
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as  
possible.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
(Forced engine starting method)  
If the KEY warning light (red)  
illuminates, or the push button start  
indicator light (amber) Àashes, this  
could indicate that the engine may  
not start using the usual starting  
method. Have your vehicle inspected  
at an expert repairer, we recommend  
an Authorised Mazda Repairer as  
soon as possible. If this occurs, the  
engine can be force-started. Press  
and hold the push button start until  
the engine starts. Other procedures  
necessary for starting the engine  
such as having the key in the cabin,  
and depressing the clutch pedal  
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal  
(automatic transaxle) are required.  
4
–7  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
NOTE  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the engine is force-started,  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
the KEY warning light (red) remains  
illuminated and the push button  
start indicator light (amber) remains  
Àashing.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
When the selector lever is in the  
neutral (N) position, the KEY  
indicator light (green) and the push  
button start indicator light (green) do  
not illuminate.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When starting the engine, do  
not release the brake pedal until  
the glow indicator light in the  
instrument cluster turns off and  
the engine starts, after pressing the  
push button start.  
If the brake pedal is released  
before the engine starts, depress  
the brake pedal again and press  
the push button start to start the  
engine.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
7. Press the push button start after both  
the KEY indicator light (green) in the  
instrument cluster and the push button  
start indicator light (green) illuminate.  
If the ignition is left switched ON  
for a long period of time without  
the engine running after the glow  
plugs are warmed up, the glow  
plugs may warm up again which  
will illuminate the glow indicator  
light.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
After starting the engine, the push  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The starter does not rotate until the  
glow indicator light turns off.  
button start indicator light (amber)  
turns off and the ignition switches to  
the ON position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G  
1.5)  
ꢀ
After pressing the push button start  
and before the engine starts, the  
operation sound of the fuel pump  
motor from near the fuel tank can be  
heard, however, this does not indicate  
a malfunction.  
8. After starting the engine, let it idle  
for about ten seconds (Prohibited in  
Germany).  
4
–8  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
Engine Start Function When Key  
Battery is Dead  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Germany)  
ꢀ
Drive immediately after starting the  
engine. However do not use high  
engine speeds until reaching the  
operating temperature.  
CAUTION  
When starting the engine by holding  
the transmitter over the push button  
start due to a dead key battery or a  
malfunctioning key, be careful not  
to allow the following, otherwise the  
signal from the key will not be received  
correctly and the engine may not start.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G  
1.5)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Whether the engine is cold or  
warm, it should be started without  
the use of the accelerator.  
If the engine does not start the ¿rst  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Metal parts of other keys or metal  
time, refer to Starting a Flooded  
Engine under Emergency Starting.  
If the engine still does not start,  
have your vehicle inspected by an  
Authorised Mazda Repairer (page  
7-27).  
objects touch the key.  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
If the ambient temperature is lower  
than about - 10 °C (14 °F), the  
maximum engine speed may not  
be attained for about three minutes  
after the engine starts to protect the  
engine.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Spare keys or keys for other vehicles  
equipped with an immobilizer system  
touch or come near the key.  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
(Manual transaxle vehicle with  
i-stop function)  
If the engine has stopped due to  
stalling, it can be restarted by  
depressing the clutch pedal within 3  
seconds of the engine stopping.  
The engine cannot be restarted even  
if the clutch pedal is depressed under  
the following conditions:  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
Devices for electronic purchases, or  
security passage touch or come near  
the key.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The driver's door is open.  
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.  
The clutch pedal is not released  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
completely after the engine stalled.  
The clutch pedal is depressed with  
ꢀ ꢀ  
the engine not stopped completely.  
4
–9  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
If the engine cannot be started due to a  
dead key battery, the engine can be started  
using the following procedure:  
NOTE  
When touching the push button start  
using the backside of the key as shown  
in the illustration, touch the push button  
start with the lock switch side of the key  
facing up.  
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal  
¿rmly until the engine has completely  
started.  
2. (Manual transaxle)  
Continue to depress the clutch pedal  
¿rmly until the engine has completely  
started.  
5. Verify that the push button start  
indicator light (green) turns on.  
6. Press the push button start to start the  
engine.  
3. Verify that the push button start  
indication light (green) Àashes.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
The push button start indicator light  
(green) will Àash even if the push button  
start is pressed before depressing the  
brake pedal (automatic transaxle) or  
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle). If  
the clutch pedal is depressed (manual  
transaxle) or the brake pedal is  
depressed (automatic transaxle) under  
this condition, the engine can be started  
by resuming the procedure following  
this.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The engine cannot be started unless  
the clutch pedal is fully depressed  
(manual transaxle) or the brake  
pedal is fully depressed (automatic  
transaxle).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If there is a malfunction with the  
push button start function, the push  
button start indicator light (amber)  
Àashes. In this case, the engine may  
start, however, have the vehicle  
checked at an expert repairer, we  
recommend an Authorised Mazda  
Repairer as soon as possible.  
4. Touch the push button start using the  
backside of the key (as shown) while  
the push button start indicator light  
(green) Àashes.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the push button start indicator light  
(green) does not illuminate, perform  
the operation from the beginning  
again. If it does not illuminate,  
have the vehicle checked at an  
expert repairer, we recommend an  
Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
Push button start  
Indicator light  
Transmitter  
4
–10  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
NOTE  
Turning the Engine Off  
ꢀ ꢀ  
To switch the ignition position  
without starting the engine, perform  
the following operations after the  
push button start indicator light  
(green) turns on.  
WARNING  
Do not stop the engine while the  
vehicle is moving:  
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is  
moving for any reason other than in an  
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the  
engine while the vehicle is moving will  
result in reduced braking ability due to  
the loss of power braking, which could  
cause an accident and serious injury.  
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual  
transaxle) or brake pedal  
(automatic transaxle).  
2. Press the push button start to  
switch the ignition position. The  
ignition switches in the order of  
ACC, ON, and off each time the  
push button start is pressed. To  
switch the ignition position again,  
perform the operation from the  
beginning.  
1. Stop the vehicle completely.  
2. (Manual transaxle)  
Shift into neutral and set the parking  
brake.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
Shift the selector lever to the P position  
and set the parking brake.  
3. Press the push button start to turn off  
the engine. The ignition position is off.  
Emergency Operation for Starting  
the Engine  
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,  
or the push button start indicator light  
(amber) Àashes, this could indicate that  
the engine may not start using the usual  
starting method. Have your vehicle  
CAUTION  
inspected at an expert repairer, we  
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the  
push button start is off.  
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer  
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the  
engine can be force-started. Press and hold  
the push button start until the engine starts.  
Other procedures necessary for starting the  
engine such as having the key in the cabin,  
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual  
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic  
transaxle) are required.  
4
–11  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The cooling fan in the engine  
compartment could turn on for a few  
minutes after the ignition is switched  
from ON to OFF, whether or not the  
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine  
compartment quickly.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the push button start is pressed  
from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY  
indicator light (green) may Àash for  
approximately 30 seconds indicating  
that the remaining battery power of  
the key is low.  
ꢀ
Replace with a new battery before  
the key becomes unusable.  
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on  
ꢀ
page 6-41.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
If the engine is turned off while the  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
selector lever is in a position other  
than P, the ignition switches to ACC.  
Emergency Engine Stop  
Continuously pressing the push button  
start or quickly pressing it any number of  
times while the engine is running or the  
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine  
off immediately. The ignition switches to  
ACC.  
4
–12  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
i-stop*  
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traf¿c  
light or stuck in traf¿c, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume driving. The  
system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and eliminates  
idling noise while the engine is stopped.  
Engine idle stopping and restarting  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When engine idling is stopped.  
(Except European model)  
Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.  
Manual transaxle  
1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal.  
2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position. Engine  
idling stops after the clutch pedal is released.  
3. (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)  
The engine restarts automatically when you depress the clutch pedal or start to release it.  
NOTE  
The engine restart timing varies depending on the brake pedal depression force.  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.  
*Some models.  
4
–13  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
Automatic transaxle  
1. Engine idling stops when the brake pedal is depressed while the vehicle is driven (except  
for driving in the R or M position second gear ¿xed mode) and the vehicle is stopped.  
2. The engine restarts automatically when the brake pedal is released with the selector lever  
in the D or M position (not in second gear ¿xed mode).  
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P position, the engine does not restart when the brake  
pedal is released. The engine restarts when the brake pedal is depressed again or the  
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear ¿xed mode) or the R position.  
(For the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the  
selector lever while engine idling is stopped.)  
Operation conditions  
When the system is operable  
Under the following conditions, engine idling stops and the i-stop indicator light (green)  
turns on.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)  
The engine is warmed up.  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
The engine is not cold.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
The fuel injection amount learning, which is performed periodically and automatically,  
is not being performed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The engine has been started and the vehicle is driven for a certain period.  
The engine is started with the bonnet closed.  
The battery is in good condition.  
All doors, liftgate/boot lid, and bonnet are closed.  
The driver's seat belt is fastened.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The air conditioner is not operating with the airÀow mode dial in the  
(Automatic air-conditioning)  
position.  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning is set to a position other than  
maximum cooling (A/C ON).  
The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are  
nearly the same.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The i-stop warning light (amber) is not turned on/Àashing.  
The keyless entry & push button start system functions are normal.  
The brake vacuum is suf¿ciently high.  
The steering wheel is not being operated.  
4
–14  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Manual transaxle)  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
The vehicle speed is 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or less.  
The shift lever is in the neutral position.  
The clutch pedal is not depressed.  
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ꢀ
 
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Automatic transaxle)  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
The vehicle is stopped.  
The selector lever is in the D or M position (not in second gear ¿xed mode).  
The automatic transaxle Àuid has warmed up suf¿ciently.  
The automatic transaxle Àuid temperature is not abnormally high.  
The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (idling may not stop even  
with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering  
wheel. Release the force applied to the steering wheel to stop engine idling).  
The vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal.  
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ꢀ
 
ꢀ
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Emergency braking is not applied.  
When the system is not operable  
Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The vehicle is stopped but the engine is kept idling.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The air conditioner is operating with the airÀow mode dial in the  
(Automatic air-conditioning)  
position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning is set to the maximum cooling (A/C  
ON) position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature of the  
air conditioner.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.  
The atmospheric pressure is low (when driving at high altitudes).  
(Automatic transaxle)  
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ꢀ
The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.  
The steering wheel is not in the straight-ahead position while the vehicle is stopped.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
ꢀ ꢀ  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
The particulate matter (PM) is being removed by the diesel particulate ¿lter (DPF).  
The fuel injection amount learning is being performed. (The i-stop indicator light (green)  
turns off when the vehicle speed before stopping is approx. 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less  
and fuel injection amount learning is performed while the vehicle is stopped.)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
ꢀ
4
–15  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
NOTE  
Under the following conditions, a period of time is required to stop engine idling  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The battery power is depleted for some reasons such as the vehicle has not been driven  
for a long period.  
The ambient temperature is high or low.  
After the battery terminals are disconnected for some reasons such as for battery  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
replacement.  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
After PM removal is performed by the diesel particulate ¿lter (DPF).  
Engine does not restart  
If the following operations are performed while the idling is stopped, the engine will not  
restart for safety reasons. In such cases, start the engine using the normal method.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The bonnet is opened.  
(European model)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.  
(Except European model)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Manual transaxle)  
ꢀ
With the shift lever in a position other than neutral, the driver's seat belt is  
unfastened and the driver's door is opened.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
With the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear ¿xed mode), the driver's  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.  
Engine-stop period is short or time until next engine idle stop is long  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The ambient temperature is high or low.  
The battery power is depleted.  
Power consumption by the vehicle's electrical parts is high.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
4
–16  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
NOTE  
Engine restarts automatically while engine idling is stopped  
Under the following conditions, the engine restarts automatically.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The i-stop OFF switch is pressed until the beep sounds.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The air conditioner is operated with the airÀow mode dial in the  
(Automatic air-conditioning)  
position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is set to maximum cooling (A/C  
ON).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The cabin temperature is largely different from the set temperature of the air  
conditioner.  
The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move.  
Two minutes have elapsed since the idling was stopped.  
The battery power is depleted.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Automatic transaxle)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The accelerator pedal is depressed with the selector lever in the D or M (not in  
second gear ¿xed mode) position.  
The selector lever is shifted to the R position.  
The selector lever is shifted from N or P position to D or M (not in second gear ¿xed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
mode) position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D or M (not in second  
gear ¿xed mode) position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The selector lever is in the M position and the second gear ¿xed mode is selected.  
(Except European model)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Manual transaxle)  
ꢀ
With the shift lever in the neutral position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the  
driver's door is opened.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
With the selector lever in the N or P position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and  
the driver's door is opened.  
4
–17  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
NOTE  
Selector lever is operated while engine idling is stopped (automatic transaxle)  
If the selector lever is shifted from D or M (not in second gear ¿xed mode) position to  
N or P position while engine idling is stopped, the engine does not restart even when the  
brake pedal is released. The engine will restart if the brake pedal is depressed again or the  
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear ¿xed mode), or R position. (For  
the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the selector  
lever while engine idling is stopped.)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(European model)  
ꢀ
If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear ¿xed mode) position  
to the N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is  
opened, the engine does not restart. Start the engine using the normal method.  
(Except European model)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear ¿xed mode) to the  
N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened,  
the engine restarts.  
Battery terminals are disconnected  
Engine idling may not stop right after the battery terminals are disconnected. In addition,  
if the battery is replaced, the i-stop functions must be veri¿ed. Consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)/i-stop Indicator Light (Green)  
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop system constantly monitors the  
driver's operations, the vehicle's interior and exterior environment, and the operational status  
of the vehicle, and uses the i-stop warning light (amber) and i-stop indicator light (green) to  
inform the driver of various cautions and warnings.  
NOTE  
On vehicles equipped with the centre display, the i-stop operation status is displayed in the  
fuel monitor control status display.  
Refer to Control Status Display on page 4-93.  
4
–18  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
i-stop warning light (amber)  
When the light is turned on  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is  
started.  
The light turns on when the i-stop OFF switch is pressed and the system is turned off.  
The light turns on if the following operations are performed while engine idling is  
stopped. In such cases, the engine does not restart automatically to ensure safety. Start the  
engine using the normal method.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
The bonnet is opened.  
(European model)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
ꢀ
The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.  
(Except European model)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
(Manual transaxle)  
ꢀ
With the shift lever in a position other than neutral, the driver's seat belt is unfastened  
and the driver's door is opened.  
ꢀ
(Automatic transaxle)  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
With the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear ¿xed mode) position, the  
driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.  
NOTE  
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your  
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.  
The light continues to remain on even though the i-stop OFF switch has been pressed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
while the engine is running.  
When the light is Àashing  
The light continues to Àash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at  
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
4
–19  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
i-stop indicator light (green)  
When the light is turned on  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and turns off when the engine is  
restarted.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Except European model)  
ꢀ
The light turns on when the engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is  
driven.  
When the light is Àashing  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Manual transaxle)  
ꢀ
The light Àashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than the neutral while  
engine idling is stopped to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped.  
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)  
By depressing the clutch pedal or starting to release it, the engine restarts automatically  
ꢀ
ꢀ
and the light turns off.  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
ꢀ
ꢀ
By depressing the clutch pedal, the engine restarts automatically and the light turns off.  
(European model)  
The light Àashes when the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped to notify  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
the driver that engine idling is stopped. It turns off when the driver's door is closed.  
(Except European model)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
(Automatic transaxle)  
ꢀ
The light Àashes if the vehicle is stopped but the brake pedal is not depressed with  
suf¿cient force. Depress the brake pedal a little more strongly because the pedal force  
may be insuf¿cient.  
4
–20  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
i-stop OFF Switch  
By pressing the switch until a beep  
sounds, the i-stop function is turned off  
and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the  
instrument cluster turns on. By pressing  
the switch again until the beep sounds, the  
i-stop function becomes operational and  
the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.  
NOTE  
If the engine is stopped with the i-stop  
function cancelled, the i-stop function  
becomes operational when the engine is  
started the next time.  
4
–21  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
Vehicle Roll Prevention Function (Automatic transaxle)  
Vehicles with the i-stop function are equipped with a vehicle roll prevention function. This  
function prevents the vehicle from rolling, such as when releasing the brake pedal while on  
a slope under the following conditions:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
While engine idling is stopped (prevents the vehicle from rolling back)  
When the engine restarts after releasing the brake pedal (prevents the vehicle's sudden  
ꢀ ꢀ  
movement due to vehicle creep), sudden movement of the vehicle is prevented by  
controlling the brakes or the automatic transaxle.  
Release foot from brake pedal  
Vehicle brake force maintained  
Engine restarted  
Acceleration  
4
–22  
When Driving  
Start/Stop Engine  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the vehicle roll prevention function.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The vehicle roll prevention function is a supplementary function which operates  
for a maximum of four seconds after releasing the brake pedal and accelerating the  
vehicle from an engine idling stop condition. Over reliance on the system may result  
in an unexpected accident if the vehicle were to suddenly accelerate. Before starting  
to drive the vehicle, always con¿rm the safety of the surroundings and operate the  
selector lever, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal appropriately. Note that the vehicle  
may move suddenly depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing something.  
Note that the vehicle may move suddenly after the vehicle roll prevention function is  
released while the vehicle is under the following conditions:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
The selector lever is in the N position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
If the selector lever is shifted to the N position and the brake pedal is released  
while the i-stop function is operating, the brake force is gradually released. To  
accelerate the vehicle, release the brake pedal after the engine restarts and shift  
the selector lever to a position other than the N position.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade, the vehicle roll prevention function does  
not operate because engine idling is not stopped.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the  
brake pedal could vibrate from the operation of the vehicle roll prevention function.  
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.  
4
–23  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
M e t e r s a n d G a u g e s  
Instrument Cluster  
Digital Speedometer Type  
Analog Speedometer Type  
Type A  
Type B  
Type C  
Steering Switch  
Some models.  
Speedometer..........................................................................................................page 4-25  
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ....................................................page 4-26  
4
–24  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Tachometer............................................................................................................page 4-30  
Fuel Gauge............................................................................................................page 4-31  
Instrument Panel Illumination...............................................................................page 4-32  
Outside Temperature Display................................................................................page 4-33  
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display............................................................page 4-33  
Active Driving Display.........................................................................................page 4-36  
Trip Computer and INFO Switch..........................................................................page 4-33  
Speed Unit Selector...............................................................................................page 4-25  
Odometer, Trip Meter, Trip Computer and Trip Meter Selector...........................page 4-28  
Speedometer  
Speed Unit Selector (Digital  
Speedometer Type)*  
The speedometer indicates the speed of the  
vehicle.  
In some countries, you may have to  
change the speed units between km/h and  
mph.  
NOTE  
Press the speed unit selector for 1.5  
seconds or more.  
The speed units for the speedometer will  
change between km/h and mph.  
(Analog speedometer type)  
If a few seconds have elapsed after  
switching the ignition off, the needle  
may deviate. However, this does not  
indicate a problem.  
Speed unit selector  
Speedometer  
*Some models.  
4
–25  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Analog Speedometer Type (Type C)  
instrument cluster  
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip  
Meter Selector  
The display mode can be changed from  
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B  
and then back to odometer by pressing the  
selector while one of them is displayed.  
The selected mode will be displayed.  
Digital Speedometer Type/Analog  
Speedometer Type (Type A) instrument  
cluster  
Odometer  
Press the selector  
Trip meter A  
Press the selector  
Odometer  
Trip meter B  
Press the selector  
Press the selector  
Trip meter A  
NOTE  
Press the selector  
When the ignition is switched to ACC  
or off, the odometer or trip meters  
cannot be displayed, however, pressing  
the selector can inadvertently switch  
the trip meters or reset them during an  
approximate ten-minute period in the  
following cases:  
Trip meter B  
Press the selector  
ꢀ ꢀ  
After the ignition is switched to off  
from ON.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
After the driver's door is opened.  
Odometer  
The odometer records the total distance  
the vehicle has been driven.  
4
–26  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Trip meter  
NOTE  
The trip meter can record the total distance  
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter  
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter  
B.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)  
If the fuel economy data is reset  
ꢀ
using the fuel economy monitor,  
or trip A is reset using the trip  
meter when the function which  
synchronizes the fuel economy  
monitor and the trip meter is on, the  
fuel economy data and trip A are  
reset simultaneously.  
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on  
page 4-91.  
Only the trip meters record tenths of  
kilometres (miles).  
For instance, trip meter A can record the  
distance from the point of origin, and  
trip meter B can record the distance from  
where the fuel tank is ¿lled.  
ꢀ
When trip meter A is selected, pressing  
the selector again within one second will  
change to trip meter B mode.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The trip record will be erased when:  
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A  
will be displayed. When trip meter B is  
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The power supply is interrupted  
(blown fuse or the battery is  
disconnected).  
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9  
The trip meter records the total distance  
the vehicle is driven until the meter  
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by  
depressing and holding the selector for  
one second or more. Use this meter to  
measure trip distances and to compute fuel  
consumption.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
km (mile).  
4
–27  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Odometer  
Odometer, Trip Meter, Trip  
Computer and Trip Meter Selector  
The odometer records the total distance  
the vehicle has been driven.  
The display mode can be changed  
between trip meter A and trip meter B by  
pressing the selector while one of them  
is displayed. The selected mode will be  
displayed.  
Trip meter  
The trip meter can record the total distance  
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter  
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter  
B.  
Selector  
For instance, trip meter A can record the  
distance from the point of origin, and  
trip meter B can record the distance from  
where the fuel tank is ¿lled.  
When trip meter A is selected, pressing  
the selector again within one second will  
change to trip meter B mode.  
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A  
will be displayed. When trip meter B is  
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.  
The trip meter records the total distance  
the vehicle is driven until the meter is  
again reset. Return it to “0.0” by holding  
the selector depressed for 1 second  
or more. Use this meter to measure  
trip distances and to compute fuel  
consumption.  
Odometer  
Trip meter A  
Trip meter B  
Distance-to-empty mode  
Current fuel economy mode  
NOTE  
When the ignition is switched to ACC  
or off, the odometer or trip meters  
cannot be displayed, however, pressing  
the selector can inadvertently switch  
the trip meters or reset them during an  
approximate ten-minute period in the  
following cases:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
After the ignition is switched to off  
from ON.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
After the driver's door is opened.  
4
–28  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Distance-to-empty mode  
NOTE  
This mode displays the approximate  
distance you can travel on the remaining  
fuel based on the fuel economy.  
The distance-to-empty will be calculated  
and displayed every second.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)  
ꢀ
If the fuel economy data is reset  
using the fuel economy monitor,  
or trip A is reset using the trip  
meter when the function which  
synchronizes the fuel economy  
monitor and the trip meter is on, the  
fuel economy data and trip A are  
reset simultaneously.  
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on  
page 4-91.  
Only the trip meters record tenths of  
kilometres (miles).  
NOTE  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
Even though the distance-to-empty  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
display may indicate a suf¿cient  
amount of remaining driving distance  
before refuelling is required, refuel  
as soon as possible if the fuel level  
is very low or the low fuel warning  
light illuminates.  
The trip record will be erased when:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The power supply is interrupted  
(blown fuse or the battery is  
disconnected).  
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The display may not change unless  
ꢀ ꢀ  
you add more than approximately 9 L  
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.  
The distance-to-empty is the  
km (mile).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
approximate remaining distance the  
vehicle can be driven until all the  
graduation marks in the fuel gauge  
indicating the remaining fuel supply  
disappear.  
Trip Computer  
The following information can be selected  
by pressing the selector with the ignition  
switched ON.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If there is no past fuel economy  
information such as after ¿rst  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Approximate distance you can travel on  
the available fuel  
Current fuel economy  
purchasing your vehicle or the  
information is deleted when the  
battery leads are disconnected, the  
actual distance-to empty/range may  
differ from the amount indicated.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If you have any problems with your trip  
computer, consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda  
Repairer.  
4
–29  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Tachometer*  
Current fuel economy mode  
This mode displays the current fuel  
economy by calculating the amount of fuel  
consumption and the distance travelled.  
Current fuel economy will be calculated  
and displayed every 2 seconds.  
The tachometer shows engine speed in  
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).  
CAUTION  
Do not run the engine with the  
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.  
This may cause severe engine damage.  
Type A  
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3  
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be  
displayed.  
*1  
Striped zone  
*1  
Red zone  
*1  
The range varies depending on the type  
of gauge.  
Type B  
*1  
Striped zone  
*1  
Red zone  
*1  
The range varies depending on the type  
of gauge.  
*Some models.  
4
–30  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or  
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as  
possible.  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page  
4-38.  
NOTE  
When the tachometer needle enters the  
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the  
driver that the gears should be shifted  
before entering the RED ZONE.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
After refuelling, it may require some  
Fuel Gauge  
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 fuel gauge shows approximately  
how much fuel is remaining in the tank  
when the ignition is switched ON. We  
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.  
Digital Speedometer type/Type A  
instrument cluster/Type B instrument  
cluster  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The display indicating a quarter  
or less remaining fuel has more  
segments to show the remaining fuel  
level in greater detail.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The direction of the arrow (  
)
indicates that the fuel-¿ller Àap is on  
the left side of the vehicle.  
Full  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
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.  
1/4 Full  
Type C instrument cluster  
Full  
1/4 Full  
4
–31  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Function for cancelling illumination  
dimmer  
Instrument Panel Illumination  
When the position lights are turned  
on with the ignition switched ON,  
the brightness of the instrument panel  
illumination is dimmed.  
The illumination dimmer can be  
cancelled by rotating the instrument panel  
illumination knob to the right until a beep  
sound is heard while the instrument cluster  
is dimmed with the ignition switched  
ON. If the instrument cluster's visibility  
is reduced due to glare from surrounding  
brightness, cancel the illumination  
dimmer.  
NOTE  
When the position lights are turned on,  
the position lights indicator light in the  
instrument cluster turns on.  
Refer to Headlights on page 4-60.  
NOTE  
The brightness of the instrument panel  
and instrument panel illuminations can be  
adjusted by rotating the knob.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the illumination dimmer is  
cancelled, the instrument cluster  
cannot be dimmed even if the  
position lights are turned on.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The brightness decreases by rotating the  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the illumination dimmer is  
knob to the left. A beep sound will be  
heard when the knob has been rotated to  
the maximum dim position.  
cancelled, the screen in the centre  
display switches to constant display  
of the daytime screen.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The brightness increases by rotating the  
knob to the right.  
Dim  
Bright  
4
–32  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Outside Temperature Display*  
Trip Computer and INFO Switch  
When the ignition is switched ON, the  
outside temperature is displayed.  
The following information can be selected  
by pressing the up or down part of the  
INFO switch with the ignition switched  
ON.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Approximate distance you can travel on  
the available fuel  
Average fuel economy  
Current fuel economy  
Average vehicle speed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
*
ꢀ ꢀ  
Under the following conditions, the  
outside temperature display may differ  
from the actual outside temperature  
depending on the surroundings and  
vehicle conditions:  
Vehicle speed alarm  
If you have any problems with your trip  
computer, consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda  
Repairer.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Signi¿cantly cold or hot  
Distance-to-empty mode  
temperatures.  
Sudden changes in outside  
ꢀ ꢀ  
This mode displays the approximate  
distance you can travel on the remaining  
fuel based on the fuel economy.  
temperature.  
The vehicle is parked.  
The vehicle is driven at low  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
speeds.  
The distance-to-empty will be calculated  
and displayed every second.  
(European model)  
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed  
Display*  
(Except European model)  
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise  
control is displayed.  
*Some models.  
4
–33  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
To clear the data being displayed, press the  
INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.  
After pressing the INFO button, - - - L/100  
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about  
1 minute before the fuel economy is  
recalculated and displayed.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Even though the distance-to-empty  
display may indicate a suf¿cient  
amount of remaining driving distance  
before refuelling is required, refuel  
as soon as possible if the fuel level  
is very low or the low fuel warning  
light illuminates.  
Current fuel economy mode  
This mode displays the current fuel  
economy by calculating the amount of fuel  
consumption and the distance travelled.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The display may not change unless  
you add more than approximately 9 L  
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.  
The distance-to-empty is the  
Current fuel economy will be calculated  
and displayed every 2 seconds.  
(European model)  
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approximate remaining distance  
the vehicle can be driven until all  
the graduation marks in the fuel  
gauge (indicating the remaining fuel  
supply) disappear.  
(Except European model)  
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If there is no past fuel economy  
information such as after ¿rst  
purchasing your vehicle or the  
information is deleted when the  
battery leads are disconnected, the  
actual distance-to empty/range may  
differ from the amount indicated.  
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3  
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be  
displayed.  
Average vehicle speed mode  
This mode displays the average vehicle  
speed by calculating the distance and the  
time travelled since connecting the battery  
or resetting the data.  
Average vehicle speed will be calculated  
and displayed every 10 seconds.  
(European model)  
Average fuel economy mode  
This mode displays the average fuel  
economy by calculating the total fuel  
consumption and the total travelled  
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-  
connecting the battery after disconnection,  
or resetting the data. The average fuel  
economy is calculated and displayed every  
minute.  
(Except European model)  
(European model)  
(Except European model)  
4
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When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
To clear the data being displayed, press the  
INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.  
After pressing the INFO button, - - - km/h  
(- - - mph) will be displayed for about  
1 minute before the vehicle speed is  
recalculated and displayed.  
3. Press the up or down part of the  
INFO switch to select the desired  
vehicle speed.  
4. Press the INFO button until the beep  
sounds.  
Vehicle speed alarm mode*  
In this mode, the current setting for the  
vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can  
change the vehicle speed setting at which  
the warning is triggered.  
NOTE  
The vehicle speed alarm display is  
activated at the same time the beep  
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed  
Àashes several times.  
The vehicle speed alarm can be set using  
the INFO switch.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Always set the vehicle speed  
according to the laws and regulations  
of the country/city in which the  
vehicle is driven. In addition, always  
verify the speed of the vehicle using  
the speedometer.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The vehicle speed alarm function can  
be set between 30 and 250 km/h (20  
and 150 mph).  
The vehicle speed alarm can be set using  
the following procedure.  
1. Press the INFO switch on the speed  
alarm screen.  
2. Press the INFO button until the beep  
sounds.  
*Some models.  
4
–35  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Active Driving Display*  
Mirror  
Combiner  
Optical receiver  
WARNING  
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:  
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as  
doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not try to adjust the angle or open/close the active driving display manually.  
Fingerprints on the display will make it dif¿cult to view and using excessive force  
when operating it could cause damage.  
Do not place objects in the vicinity of the active driving display. The active driving  
ꢀ ꢀ  
display may not operate or any interference with its operation could cause damage.  
Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are  
ꢀ ꢀ  
splashed on the active driving display, it could cause damage.  
Do not place objects above the active driving display screen or apply stickers to the  
ꢀ ꢀ  
combiner as they will cause interference.  
A sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is  
ꢀ ꢀ  
covered, the display's luminosity will lower making the display dif¿cult to view.  
Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
*Some models.  
4
–36  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
It may be dif¿cult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your  
sunglasses or adjust the luminosity.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the  
adjusted position may deviate.  
The display may be dif¿cult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions  
such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.  
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.  
The active driving display indicates the following information:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation Conditions and Warnings  
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-105.  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Operation Conditions  
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-126.  
Adjustable Speed Limiter Operation Conditions and Warnings  
Refer to Adjustable Speed Limiter on page 4-121.  
Vehicle Speed Setting Using Cruise Control  
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-138.  
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ꢀ ꢀ  
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ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
Turn-by-Turn (TBT) (Direction and Distance) and Lane Guidance  
Vehicle Speed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be performed on the centre  
display (Type C/Type D audio).  
1. Select the  
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.  
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.  
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.  
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Height : Active driving display position  
ꢀ
 
Brightness Control : Method for adjusting screen brightness (Automatically/Manually)  
Calibration : Brightness initialization setting (when selecting automatic adjustment)  
Brightness : Brightness adjustment (when selecting manual adjustment)  
Navigation : On/Off  
Active Driving Display : On/Off  
Reset  
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4
–37  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Warning/Indicator Lights  
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and speci¿cations.  
Instrument Cluster  
Digital Speedometer Type  
Analog Speedometer Type  
Type A  
Type B  
Type C  
Centre of Instrument panel  
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas  
4
–38  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Warning Lights  
These lights turn on or Àash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system  
malfunction.  
Signal  
Warning Lights  
Page  
Master Warning Light*1  
7-35  
Brake System Warning Light*1*2  
ABS Warning Light*1  
7-35  
7-35  
Charging System Warning Light*1  
Engine Oil Warning Light*1  
Check Engine Light*1  
7-35  
7-35  
7-35  
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*1  
7-35  
(Red)  
*i-stop Warning Light*1  
4-18  
7-35  
(Amber)  
(Amber)  
*i-ELOOP Warning Light  
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*1  
7-35  
7-35  
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*1  
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*1  
Low Fuel Warning Light  
7-35  
7-35  
*Some models.  
4
–39  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Signal  
Warning Lights  
Page  
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)  
7-35  
*Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)  
Door-Ajar Warning Light  
7-35  
7-35  
(Red)  
*120 km/h Warning Light*1  
7-35  
7-35  
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light  
*Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1  
KEY Warning Light*1  
7-35  
7-35  
(Red)  
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light  
7-35  
(Amber)  
Illuminated 7-35  
Flashing 4-110  
*Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light*1  
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*1  
*LED Headlight Warning Light  
7-35  
7-35  
(Amber)  
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or  
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an  
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.  
*Some models.  
4
–40  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Indicator Lights  
These lights turn on or Àash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system  
malfunction.  
Signal  
Indicator Lights  
Page  
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*1  
4-116  
*Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator  
Light*1  
4-108  
3-8  
KEY Indicator Light  
(Green)  
(Green)  
*Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat)  
2-18  
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light  
*Glow Indicator Light*1  
4-104  
4-44  
(Green)  
*Diesel Particulate Filter Indicator Light*1  
*Wrench Indicator Light*1  
4-147  
4-43  
*TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1  
*DSC OFF Indicator Light*1  
4-85, 4-86  
4-87  
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Indicator Light*1  
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF Indicator Light*1  
4-130  
4-130  
(Red)  
*Some models.  
4
–41  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Signal  
Indicator Lights  
Page  
*i-stop Indicator Light  
4-18  
(Green)  
*i-ELOOP Indicator Light  
4-90  
4-44  
(Green)  
(Blue)  
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light  
*Shift Position Indication  
4-49  
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light  
4-65, 4-65  
4-70, 4-77  
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights  
Security Indicator Light*1  
3-42  
*Cruise Main Indicator Light  
4-139  
(Amber)  
(Green)  
*Cruise Set Indicator Light  
4-139  
4-123  
*Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator Light  
(Amber)  
(Green)  
*Adjustable Speed Limiter Set Indicator Light  
4-123  
*Select Mode Indicator Light  
Lights-On Indicator Light  
4-98  
4-60  
*Front Fog Light Indicator Light  
4-67  
*Some models.  
4
–42  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Signal  
Indicator Lights  
*Rear Fog Light Indicator Light  
Page  
4-68  
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or  
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an  
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
Wrench Indicator Light  
SKYACTIV-D 1.5  
The wrench indicator light turns on under  
the following conditions:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The engine oil has deteriorated.  
The engine oil level is around the MIN  
ꢀ ꢀ  
mark on the dipstick or it is less than the  
MIN mark.*  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The engine oil level is around the X  
When the ignition is switched ON, the  
wrench indicator light turns on and then  
turns off after a few seconds.  
mark on the dipstick or it exceeds the X  
mark.*  
Check the engine oil. Refer to Inspecting  
Engine Oil Level on page 6-28.  
Replace the engine oil if the wrench  
indicator light does not turn off even  
though the engine oil level is in the normal  
range.  
The wrench indicator light turns on  
when the preset maintenance period  
arrives. Verify the content and perform  
maintenance.  
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page  
6-15.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Depending on the vehicle use  
conditions, the wrench indicator light  
may turn on for reasons other than  
the preset maintenance period.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Whenever the engine oil is replaced,  
a reset of the vehicle engine control  
unit is necessary.  
Your Authorised Mazda Repairer  
ꢀ
will be able to reset the engine  
control unit or see page 6-27 for  
the Vehicle engine control unit reset  
procedure.  
*Some models.  
4
–43  
When Driving  
Instrument Cluster and Display  
Low Engine Coolant Temperature  
Indicator Light (Blue)  
The light illuminates continuously when  
the engine coolant temperature is low and  
turns off after the engine is warm.  
If the low engine coolant temperature  
indicator light remains illuminated after  
the engine has been suf¿ciently warmed  
up, the temperature sensor could have a  
malfunction. Consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda  
Repairer.  
Glow Indicator Light  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
This light may illuminate when the  
ignition is switched ON.  
It turns off when the glow plugs are warm.  
If the ignition is left switched ON for a  
long period of time without the engine  
running after the glow plugs are warmed  
up, the glow plugs may warm up again  
which will illuminate the glow indicator  
light.  
4
–44  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Manual Transaxle  
Operation  
WARNING  
Do not use sudden engine braking  
on slippery road surfaces or at high  
speeds:  
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern  
Shifting down while driving on wet,  
snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving  
at high speeds causes sudden engine  
braking, which is dangerous. The  
sudden change in tyre speed could  
cause the tyres to skid. This could  
lead to loss of vehicle control and an  
accident.  
5-speed transaxle  
Neutral position  
6-speed transaxle  
Be sure to leave the shift lever in 1 or  
R position and set the parking brake  
when leaving the vehicle unattended:  
Otherwise the vehicle could move and  
cause an accident.  
Neutral position  
The vehicle is equipped with either a  
5-speed or 6-speed manual transaxle. The  
shift pattern for each is shown above.  
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down  
while shifting; then release it slowly.  
CAUTION  
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to  
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.  
Push the shift lever downward and shift  
to R.  
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Keep your foot off the clutch pedal  
except when shifting gears. Also, do  
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle  
on an upgrade. Riding the clutch  
will cause needless clutch wear and  
damage.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not apply any excessive lateral  
force to the shift lever when  
changing from 5th to 4th gear. This  
could lead to the accidental selection  
of 2nd gear, which can result in  
damage to the transaxle.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Make sure the vehicle comes to a  
complete stop before shifting to R.  
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still  
moving may damage the transaxle.  
4
–45  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Gear Shift Indicator  
NOTE  
The gear shift indicator supports you to  
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth  
driving. It displays the selected gear  
position in the instrument cluster as well  
as noti¿es the driver to change to the most  
suitable gear position corresponding to the  
actual driving condition.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
For vehicles with type C instrument  
cluster*1  
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If the engine speed is about to exceed  
the permissible engine speed, the  
buzzer sounds.  
Refer to Over Rev. Buzzer on page  
7-52.  
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ꢀ
To determine which instrument  
cluster is equipped on your Mazda,  
Refer to Meters and Gauges on page  
4-24.  
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If shifting to R is dif¿cult, shift back  
into neutral, release the clutch pedal,  
and try again.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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(With i-stop function)  
Selected gear position Suitable gear position  
If the engine has stopped due to  
stalling, it can be restarted by  
depressing the clutch pedal within 3  
seconds of the engine stopping.  
The engine cannot be restarted even  
if the clutch pedal is depressed under  
the following conditions:  
Indication  
Condition  
The selected gear position is  
displayed.  
Numeral  
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Shift up or down to the indicated  
gear position is recommended.  
and numeral  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The driver's door is open.  
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.  
The clutch pedal is not released  
ꢀ ꢀ  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
completely after the engine stalled.  
The clutch pedal is depressed with  
the engine not stopped completely.  
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/  
shift-down recommendations by  
indications. The actual driving situation  
might require shift operations different  
from indication. To avoid the risk of  
accidents, the road and traf¿c conditions  
have to be judged correctly by the driver  
before shifting.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
4
–46  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
NOTE  
The gear shift indicator turns off when  
the following operations are performed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The vehicle is stopped.  
The vehicle is put in neutral.  
The vehicle is driven in reverse.  
The clutch is not fully engaged when  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
accelerating from a stop.  
The clutch pedal remains depressed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
for 2 seconds or longer while driving.  
4
–47  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Automatic Transaxle Controls  
Lock-release button  
Various Lockouts:  
Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release  
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON).  
Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.  
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.  
NOTE  
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle that  
gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the transaxle to  
shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transaxle functions as a traditional  
automatic, you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift  
mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases. If you  
notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, con¿rm you have not  
accidentally slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-51).  
4
–48  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
P (Park)  
Shift Position Indication  
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front  
wheels from rotating.  
WARNING  
Always set the selector lever to P and  
set the parking brake:  
The selector position is indicated when the  
ignition is switched ON.  
Only setting the selector lever to the  
P position without using the parking  
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.  
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could  
move and cause an accident.  
NOTE  
If one of the following actions is  
performed, the selector position is  
displayed for 5 minutes even if the  
ignition switch is in a position other than  
ON.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The ignition is switched OFF.  
The driver's door is opened.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Shifting into P, N or R while the  
vehicle is moving can damage your  
transaxle.  
Shifting into a driving gear or reverse  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Gear position indication  
when the engine is running faster  
than idle can damage the transaxle.  
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift  
position indication illuminates and the  
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.  
R (Reverse)  
Warning Light  
In position R, the vehicle moves only  
backward. You must be at a complete  
stop before shifting to or from R, except  
under rare circumstances as explained in  
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-50).  
The warning light turns on when the  
system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
Transaxle Ranges  
N (Neutral)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The shift position indicator light in the  
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not  
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even  
on the slightest incline unless the parking  
brake or brakes are on.  
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to  
Warning/Indicator Lights on page  
4-38.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The selector lever must be in P or N to  
operate the starter.  
4
–49  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
M (Manual)  
WARNING  
M is the manual shift mode position. Gears  
can be shifted up or down by operating the  
selector lever. Refer to Manual Shift Mode  
on page 4-51.  
If the engine is running faster than  
idle, do not shift from N or P into a  
driving gear:  
It's dangerous to shift from N or P  
into a driving gear when the engine  
is running faster than idle. If this is  
done, the vehicle could move suddenly,  
causing an accident or serious injury.  
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)  
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)  
automatically controls the transaxle shift  
points to best suit the road conditions  
and driver input. This improves driving  
feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS  
mode when driving up and down slopes,  
cornering, driving at high elevations,  
or depressing the accelerator pedal  
quickly while the selector lever is in the  
D position. Depending on the road and  
driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear  
shifting could be delayed or not occur,  
however, this does not indicate a problem  
because the AAS mode will maintain the  
optimum gear position.  
Do not shift into N when driving the  
vehicle:  
Shifting into N while driving is  
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be  
applied when decelerating which could  
lead to an accident or serious injury.  
CAUTION  
Do not shift into N when driving the  
vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle  
damage.  
Shift-Lock System  
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out  
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.  
To shift from P:  
NOTE  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Start the engine.  
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.  
4. Move the selector lever.  
Apply the parking brake or depress the  
brake pedal before moving the selector  
lever from N to prevent the vehicle from  
moving unexpectedly.  
NOTE  
D (Drive)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the ignition is switched to  
ACC or the ignition is switched off,  
the selector lever cannot be shifted  
from P.  
The ignition cannot be switched to  
OFF if the selector lever is not in P.  
D is the normal driving position. From a  
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift  
through a 6-gear sequence.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
4
–50  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we  
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer  
to have the system checked.  
Shift-Lock Override  
If the selector lever will not move from P  
using the proper shift procedure, continue  
to hold down the brake pedal.  
Type A  
Manual Shift Mode  
The manual shift mode gives you the feel  
of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by  
allowing you to operate the selector lever  
manually. This allows you to control  
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels  
much like a manual transaxle when more  
control is desired.  
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover  
using a cloth-wrapped Àat head  
screwdriver.  
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.  
To change to manual shift mode, shift the  
lever from D to M.  
Cover  
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.  
4. Move the selector lever.  
NOTE  
Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we  
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer  
to have the system checked.  
Type B  
Changing to manual shift mode while  
driving will not damage the transaxle.  
1. Press the lock-release button with the  
button pressed.  
To return to automatic shift mode, shift the  
lever from M to D.  
Lock-release button  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If you change to manual shift mode  
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear  
will shift to M1.  
If you change to manual shift mode  
ꢀ ꢀ  
without depressing the accelerator  
pedal when driving in D range, 5th  
gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to  
M4/M5.  
button  
2. Move the selector lever.  
4
–51  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Indicators  
Type C  
Manual shift mode indication  
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift  
position indication in the instrument panel  
illuminates.  
Gear position indication  
The numeral for the selected gear  
illuminates.  
Type A  
Gear position indication  
Manual shift mode indication  
Type D  
Gear position indication  
Manual shift mode indication  
Gear position indication  
Manual shift mode indication  
Type B  
Gear position indication  
Manual shift mode indication  
4
–52  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Gear Shift Indicator*  
NOTE  
The gear shift indicator supports you to  
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth  
driving. It displays the selected gear  
position in the instrument cluster as well  
as noti¿es the driver to change to the most  
suitable gear position corresponding to the  
actual driving condition.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the gears cannot be shifted down  
when driving at higher speeds, the  
gear position indication will Àash  
twice to signal that the gears cannot  
be shifted down (to protect the  
transaxle).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the automatic transaxle Àuid  
(ATF) temperature becomes too  
high, there is the possibility that the  
transaxle will switch to automatic  
shift mode, cancelling manual  
shift mode and turning off the gear  
position indication illumination.  
This is a normal function to protect  
the AT. After the ATF temperature  
has decreased, the gear position  
indication illumination turns back on  
and driving in manual shift mode is  
restored.  
Selected gear position Suitable gear position  
Indication  
Condition  
The selected gear position is  
displayed.  
Numeral  
Shift up or down to the indicated  
gear position is recommended.  
and numeral  
CAUTION  
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/  
shift-down recommendations by  
indications. The actual driving situation  
might require shift operations different  
from indication. To avoid the risk of  
accidents, the road and traf¿c conditions  
have to be judged correctly by the driver  
before shifting.  
*Some models.  
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–53  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Using steering shift switch*  
NOTE  
To shift up to a higher gear with the  
steering shift switches, pull the UP switch  
The gear shift indicator turns off when  
the following operations are performed.  
(
) toward you once with your  
¿ngers.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The vehicle is stopped.  
Manual shift mode is cancelled.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
UP switch (+/OFF)  
Manually shifting up  
You can shift gears up by operating the  
shift lever or the steering shift switches*.  
M 1 ĺ M2 ĺ M3 ĺ M4 ĺ M5 ĺ M6  
Using selector lever  
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift  
lever back once.  
WARNING  
Keep your hands on the steering wheel  
rim when using ¿ngers on the steering  
shift switches:  
Putting your hands inside the rim of  
the steering wheel when using the  
steering shift switches is dangerous. If  
the driver's air bag were to deploy in a  
collision, your hands could be impacted  
causing injury.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When driving slowly, the gears may  
not shift up.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
In manual shift mode, do not run the  
engine with the tachometer needle  
in the RED ZONE. When the engine  
rpm is high, a gear may shift up  
automatically to protect the engine.  
*Some models.  
4
–54  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Using steering shift switch*  
NOTE  
To shift down to a lower gear with the  
steering shift switches, pull the DOWN  
switch toward you once with your  
¿ngers.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When depressing the accelerator  
fully, the transaxle will shift to a  
lower gear, depending on vehicle  
speed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The steering shift switch can be used  
temporarily even if the selector lever  
is in the D position while driving. In  
addition, it returns to automatic shift  
DOWN switch (-)  
mode when the UP switch (  
is pulled rearward for a suf¿cient  
amount of time.  
)
Manually shifting down  
You can shift gears down by operating the  
shift lever or the steering shift switches*.  
M 6 ĺ M5 ĺ M4 ĺ M3 ĺ M2ĺ M1  
WARNING  
Using selector lever  
Do not use engine braking on slippery  
road surfaces or at high speeds:  
Shifting down while driving on wet,  
snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving  
at high speeds causes sudden engine  
braking, which is dangerous. The  
sudden change in tyre speed could  
cause the tyres to skid. This could  
lead to loss of vehicle control and an  
accident.  
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the  
selector lever forward once.  
Keep your hands on the steering wheel  
rim when using ¿ngers on the steering  
shift switches:  
Putting your hands inside the rim of  
the steering wheel when using the  
steering shift switches is dangerous. If  
the driver's air bag were to deploy in a  
collision, your hands could be impacted  
causing injury.  
*Some models.  
4
–55  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When driving at high speeds, the  
gear may not shift down.  
During deceleration, the gear may  
automatically shift down depending  
on vehicle speed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When depressing the accelerator  
fully, the transaxle will shift to a  
lower gear, depending on vehicle  
speed.  
Second gear ¿xed mode  
When the selector lever is moved back  
while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h  
(6.2 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the  
second gear ¿xed mode. The gear is ¿xed  
in second while in this mode for easier  
acceleration from a stop and driving on  
slippery roads such as snow-covered  
roads.  
If the selector lever is moved back or  
forward while in the second gear ¿xed  
mode, the mode will be cancelled.  
4
–56  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Shift gear (shifting) speed limit  
For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows: When the  
selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear is shifted.  
Shift up  
The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.  
Shift down  
The gear does not shift down while the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit.  
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does not shift down, the gear  
position indication Àashes 2 times to notify the driver that the gear cannot be shifted.  
Kickdown  
When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, the gear shifts down.  
NOTE  
The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear ¿xed mode.  
Auto-shift down  
The gear shifts down automatically depending on the vehicle speed during deceleration.  
NOTE  
If the vehicle comes to a stop while in the second gear ¿xed mode, the gear remains in  
second.  
4
–57  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
Direct Mode*  
Type B  
Direct mode can be used for temporarily  
switching gears by operating the steering  
shift switch while the vehicle is being  
driven with the selector lever in the D  
range.  
While in direct mode, the D and M  
indication illuminate and the gear position  
in use is illuminated.  
Direct mode is cancelled (released) under  
the following conditions.  
Gear position indication  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Direct mode indication  
The UP switch (  
) is pulled  
rearward for a certain amount of time or  
longer.  
Type C  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The vehicle is driven for a certain  
amount of time or longer (time differs  
depending on the driving conditions  
while operating).  
The vehicle is stopped or moving at a  
slow speed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Type A  
Gear position indication  
Direct mode indication  
Type D  
Direct mode indication  
Gear position indication  
Direct mode indication  
Gear position indication  
*Some models.  
4
–58  
When Driving  
Transaxle  
NOTE  
NOTE  
Shifting up and down while in direct  
mode may not be possible depending on  
the vehicle speed. In addition, because  
direct mode is cancelled (released)  
depending on the rate of acceleration  
or if the accelerator is fully depressed,  
use of the manual shift mode is  
recommended if you need to drive the  
vehicle in a particular gear for long  
periods.  
(Some models)  
The accelerator pedal may initially feel  
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel  
lighter as it is depressed further. This  
change in pedal force aids the engine  
control system in determining how  
much the accelerator pedal has been  
depressed for performing kickdown,  
and functions to control whether or not  
kickdown should be performed.  
Driving Tips  
Climbing steep grades from a stop  
To climb a steep grade from a stopped  
position:  
WARNING  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
Do not let the vehicle move in a  
direction opposite to the direction  
selected by the selector lever:  
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the  
load weight and grade steepness.  
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually  
accelerating.  
Do not let the vehicle move backward  
with the selector lever in a forward  
position, or do not let the vehicle move  
forward with the selector lever in the  
reverse position. Otherwise, the engine  
may stop, causing the loss of the power  
brake and power steering functions,  
and make it dif¿cult to control the  
vehicle which could result in an  
accident.  
Descending steep grades  
When descending a steep grade, shift to  
lower gears, depending on load weight and  
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the  
brakes only occasionally to prevent them  
from overheating.  
Passing  
For extra power when passing another  
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress  
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will  
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle  
speed.  
4
–59  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Lighting Control  
Headlights  
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel  
illumination on or off.  
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off  
unless safety requires them.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Headlights do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction no matter  
what side of the road you must drive your vehicle (left-hand or right-hand traf¿c).  
Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when  
switching temporarily to driving on the opposite side of the road (left-hand or right-  
hand traf¿c).  
4
–60  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Without auto-light control  
Switch Position  
Ignition Position  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ON  
O N  
O N  
Headlights  
Running lights*  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Tail lights  
Position lights  
Number plate lights  
Instrument panel illumination  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On*1  
*1 If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
*Some models.  
4
–61  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
With auto-light control  
Switch Position  
ACC  
or OFF  
ACC  
or OFF  
ACC  
or OFF  
ACC  
or OFF  
Ignition Position  
Headlights  
Running lights*  
ON  
O N  
O N  
O N  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Auto*1  
Auto*1  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Tail lights  
Position lights  
Number plate lights  
Instrument panel illumination  
On*2/  
Off*3  
Off  
Off  
Auto*1  
On  
On  
On  
On*4  
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by  
the sensor.  
*2 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.  
If the driver’s door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
*3 When the ignition is switched to a position other than ON, the lights will not turn on even if the light switch is  
switched to  
.
*4 If the driver’s door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
*Some models.  
4
–62  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Auto-light control  
When the headlight switch is in the  
position and the ignition is switched ON, the light  
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights,  
other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination on or off (see chart above).  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen.  
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and  
scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the  
position and the  
ignition is switched ON as ¿ngers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades  
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the  
windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely — this is particularly  
important when clearing ice and snow — when it is particularly tempting to leave the  
engine running.  
4
–63  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination may not turn  
off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor  
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several  
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traf¿c jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking  
lots.  
ꢀ
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the  
position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the headlight switch is in the  
position and the ignition is switched to ACC  
or the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel  
illumination will turn off.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the  
instrument cluster. Also, the antidazzle mode can be changed by rotating the knob until  
a beep sound is heard. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination:  
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-32.  
The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-13.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
4
–64  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
The headlight high-beam indicator light  
in the instrument cluster illuminates  
simultaneously. The lever will return to the  
normal position when released.  
Headlight High-Low Beam  
The headlights switch between high and  
low beams by moving the lever forward or  
backward.  
High beam  
Low beam  
When the headlight high-beams are on,  
the headlight high-beam indicator light is  
turned on.  
Coming Home Light System  
The coming home light turns on the  
headlights (low beams) when the lever is  
operated.  
To turn on the lights  
When the lever is pulled with the ignition  
switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam  
headlights turn on.  
The headlights turn off after a certain  
period of time has elapsed after the doors  
are closed.  
Flashing the Headlights  
Can be used when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
T o Àash the headlights, pull the lever fully  
towards you (the headlight switch does not  
need to be on).  
OFF  
Headlight  
flashing  
4
–65  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
Unlock button  
Lock button  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The time until the headlights turn off  
after all of the doors are closed can  
be changed.  
Refer to Personalisation Features on  
ꢀ
page 9-13.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If no operations are done for 3  
minutes after the lever is pulled, the  
headlights turn off.  
The headlights turn off if the lever is  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Operation of the leaving home light  
can be turned on or off.  
Refer to Personalisation Features on  
page 9-13.  
pulled again while the headlights are  
illuminated.  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the transmitter lock button is  
pressed and the vehicle receives the  
transmitter signal, the headlights turn  
off.  
Leaving Home Light System  
The leaving home light turns on the lights  
when the transmitter unlock button is  
pressed while away from the vehicle.  
The following lights turn on when the  
leaving home light is operated.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the headlight switch is in a  
position other than  
headlights turn off.  
or , the  
Low beams, Position lights, Tail lights,  
Number plate lights  
Headlight Levelling*  
To turn on the lights  
The number of passengers and weight of  
cargo in the luggage compartment change  
the angle of the headlights.  
When the ignition switch and the headlight  
switch are in the following conditions,  
the headlights will illuminate when the  
transmitter unlock button is pressed and  
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.  
The headlights turn off after a certain  
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).  
Auto type  
The angle of the headlights will be  
automatically adjusted when turning on  
the headlights.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Ignition switch: off  
Headlight switch:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
or  
*Some models.  
4
–66  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Front Fog Lights*  
The front fog lights can be used when the  
ignition is switched ON.  
Use this switch to turn on the front fog  
lights. The front fog lights will improve  
visibility at night and during foggy  
conditions.  
Manual type  
The headlight levelling switch is used  
to adjust the angle of the headlights  
manually.  
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the  
fog light switch to the or position  
(the fog light switch returns to the  
position automatically).  
Select the proper headlight angle from the  
following chart.  
Front seat  
Rear  
seat  
Switch  
Position  
Load  
Driver Passenger  
×
×
×
×
×
—
×
—
—
×
—
—
—
×
0
0
Fog light switch  
×
1.5  
2
The headlight switch must be in the  
position before turning on the front fog  
lights.  
or  
×
×
—
—
×
3
The front fog light indicator light in the  
instrument cluster illuminates while the  
front fog light are on.  
× : Ye s  
—: No  
Running Lights*  
Some countries require moving vehicles to  
have their lights on (running lights) during  
the daytime.  
The running lights turn on automatically  
when the vehicle starts moving.  
They turn off when the parking brake is  
operated or the selector lever is shifted  
to the P position (automatic transaxle  
vehicle).  
*Some models.  
4
–67  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Rear Fog Light*  
The rear fog light can be used when the  
ignition is switched ON.  
The rear fog light helps your vehicle to be  
seen.  
When the lights are turned on, the rear  
fog lights indicator light in the instrument  
cluster turns on.  
To turn the front fog lights off, do any of  
the following:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Rotate the fog light switch to the  
position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Turn the headlight switch to the  
position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Switch the ignition to a position other  
than ON.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(With auto-light control)  
If the fog light switch is in the or  
ꢀ
position and the headlight switch  
is in the  
position, the front fog  
lights will turn on when the  
headlights, the exterior lights and  
instrument panel illumination turn  
on.  
If the fog light switch is rotated to  
the position (the fog light switch  
returns to the position  
Type A (With Front Fog Light)  
The headlight switch must be in the  
position before turning on the rear fog  
light.  
or  
ꢀ ꢀ  
automatically), the rear fog light will  
also illuminate, and the rear fog light  
indicator light in the instrument  
cluster will also illuminate.  
To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog  
light switch to the position (the fog  
light switch returns to the position  
automatically).  
The rear fog light indicator light in the  
instrument cluster illuminates while the  
rear fog light is on.  
Fog light switch  
*Some models.  
4
–68  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the  
following:  
Type B (Without Front Fog Light)  
The headlights must be turned on to turn  
on the rear fog light.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Rotate the fog light switch to the  
position again (the fog light switch  
To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog  
returns to the position automatically).  
Turn the headlight switch to the  
position.  
Switch the ignition to a position other  
than ON.  
light switch to the position (the fog  
light switch returns to its original position  
automatically).  
The rear fog light indicator light in the  
instrument cluster illuminates while the  
rear fog light is on.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The rear fog light indicator light in the  
instrument cluster goes off when the rear  
fog light is turned off.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The front fog lights turns on when  
the rear fog light is turned on.  
If the fog light switch is rotated to  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Fog light switch  
the position (the fog light switch  
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the  
following:  
returns to the position  
automatically), the front fog light  
indicator light in the instrument  
cluster will also illuminate.  
(With auto-light control)  
When the headlight switch is in the  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Rotate the fog light switch to the  
position again (the fog light switch  
returns to its original position  
automatically).  
Rotate the fog light switch to the  
position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
ꢀ ꢀ  
position, the rear fog light turns  
on when the headlights, the exterior  
lights and instrument panel  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Turn the headlight switch to the  
position.  
illumination are on.  
The rear fog light indicator light in the  
instrument cluster goes off when the rear  
fog light is turned off.  
NOTE  
(With auto-light control)  
When the headlight switch is in the  
position and the headlights, exterior  
lights and instrument panel illuminated,  
the rear fog light turns on when the rear  
fog light switch is turned on.  
4
–69  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
Turn and Lane-Change  
Signals  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If an indicator light stays on without  
Àashing or if it Àashes abnormally,  
one of the direction indicator bulbs  
may be burned out.  
A personalised function is available  
to change the turn indicator sound  
volume. (page 9-13)  
The ignition must be switched ON to use  
the turn and lane-change signals.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Direction Indicators  
Move the signal lever down (for a left  
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop  
position. The signal will self-cancel after  
the turn is completed.  
Lane-Change Signals  
If the indicator light continues to Àash  
after a turn, manually return the lever to its  
original position.  
Move the lever halfway toward the  
direction of the lane change—until the  
indicator Àashes— and hold it there. It will  
return to the off position when released.  
Right turn  
Right lane change  
OFF  
Three-Flash Turn Signal  
After releasing the direction indicator  
lever, the direction indicator Àashes three  
times. The operation can be cancelled by  
moving the lever in the direction opposite  
to which it was operated.  
Left lane change  
Left turn  
NOTE  
The direction indicators in the instrument  
cluster Àash according to the operation of  
the direction indicator lever to show which  
signal is working.  
The three-Àash turn signal function can  
be switched to operable/inoperable using  
the personalisation function.  
Refer to Personalisation Features on  
page 9-13.  
4
–70  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
Windscreen Wipers and  
Washer  
Because heavy ice and snow can jam  
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is  
protected from motor breakdown,  
overheating and possible ¿re by a  
circuit breaker. This mechanism will  
automatically stop operation of the  
blades, but only for about 5 minutes.  
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch  
and park off the right-of-way, and  
remove the snow and ice.  
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and  
the blades should operate normally. If  
they do not resume functioning, consult  
an expert repairer, we recommend an  
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as  
possible. Drive to the side of the road  
and park off the right-of-way. Wait until  
the weather clears before trying to drive  
with the wipers inoperative.  
The ignition must be switched ON to use  
the wipers.  
WARNING  
Use only windscreen washer Àuid or  
plain water in the reservoir:  
Using radiator antifreeze as washer  
Àuid is dangerous. If sprayed on the  
windscreen, it will dirty the windscreen,  
affect your visibility, and could result in  
an accident.  
Only use windscreen washer Àuid  
mixed with anti-freeze protection in  
freezing weather conditions:  
Using windscreen washer Àuid without  
anti-freeze protection in freezing  
weather conditions is dangerous as it  
could freeze on the windscreen and  
block your vision which could cause  
an accident. In addition, make sure  
the windscreen is suf¿ciently warmed  
using the defroster before spraying the  
washer Àuid.  
4
–71  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
With auto-wiper control  
Windscreen Wipers  
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever  
up or down.  
With intermittent wiper  
Switch Position  
Wiper operation  
No. Type A Type B  
Operation while pulling  
up lever  
Switch Position  
Wiper operation  
Stop  
No. Type A Type B  
Auto control  
Operation while pulling  
up lever  
Low speed  
High speed  
Stop  
Intermittent  
Low speed  
High speed  
Variable-speed intermittent wipers  
Set the lever to the intermittent position  
and choose the interval timing by rotating  
the ring.  
INT ring  
4
–72  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Auto-wiper control  
CAUTION  
When the wiper lever is in the  
position, the rain sensor senses the amount  
of rainfall on the windscreen and turns the  
wipers on or off automatically (off—  
intermittent—low speed—high speed).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the wiper lever is in the  
position and the ignition is switched  
ON, the wipers may move  
automatically in the following cases:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be  
adjusted by turning the switch on the  
wiper lever.  
From the centre position (normal), rotate  
the switch upward for higher sensitivity  
(faster response) or rotate it downward for  
less sensitivity (slower response).  
If the windscreen above the rain  
sensor is touched or wiped with a  
cloth.  
If the windscreen is struck with a  
hand or other object from either  
outside or inside the vehicle.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the  
windscreen when the wiper lever is  
in the  
Less sensitivity  
Switch  
position and the ignition  
is switched ON as ¿ngers could be  
pinched or the wipers and wiper  
blades damaged when the wipers  
activate automatically.  
Centre  
position  
ꢀ
If you are going to clean the  
windscreen, be sure the wipers are  
turned off completely (when it is  
most likely that the engine is left  
running) this is particularly important  
when clearing ice and snow.  
Higher sensitivity  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not shade the rain sensor by  
adhering a sticker or a label on the  
windscreen. Otherwise the rain  
sensor will not operate correctly.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Switching the auto-wiper lever from  
the to the position while  
driving activates the windscreen  
wipers once, after which they operate  
according to the rainfall amount.  
The auto-wiper control may not  
operate when the rain sensor  
temperature is about –10 °C (14 °F)  
or lower, or about 85 °C (185 °F) or  
higher.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
4
–73  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Windscreen Washer  
NOTE  
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to  
spray washer Àuid.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the windscreen is coated with  
water repellent, the rain sensor may  
not be able to sense the amount of  
rainfall correctly and auto-wiper  
control may not operate properly.  
OFF  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If dirt or foreign matter (Such as  
Washer  
ice or matter containing salt water)  
adheres to the windscreen above  
the rain sensor or if the windscreen  
is iced, it could cause the wipers to  
move automatically. However, if the  
wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt  
or foreign matter, the auto-wiper  
control will stop operation. In this  
case, set the wiper lever to the low  
speed position or high speed position  
for manual operation, or remove the  
ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to  
restore the auto-wiper operation.  
NOTE  
If the windscreen washer is turned  
on when the windscreen wipers are  
not operating, the windscreen wipers  
operate a few times.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the washer does not work, inspect the  
Àuid level (page 6-32). If the Àuid level  
is normal, consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda  
Repairer.  
If the auto-wiper lever is left in the  
position, the wipers could  
operate automatically from the effect  
of strong light sources,  
electromagnetic waves, or infrared  
light because the rain sensor uses an  
optical sensor. It is recommended  
that the auto-wiper lever be switched  
NOTE  
(With headlight washers)  
When the headlights are on, the  
headlight washers operate automatically  
once every ¿fth time the windscreen  
washer operates.  
to the  
position other than when  
driving the vehicle under rainy  
conditions.  
The auto-wiper control functions can  
be turned off.  
Refer to Personalisation Features on  
page 9-13.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
Refer to Headlight Washer on page  
4-75.  
4
–74  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Rear Window Wiper and  
Washer*  
The ignition must be switched ON to use  
the wiper.  
Headlight Washer*  
The ignition must be switched ON and the  
headlights must be turned on.  
The headlight washers operate  
automatically once every ¿fth time the  
windscreen washer operates.  
Rear Window Wiper  
If you want to operate headlight washers,  
double Àick the wiper lever.  
OFF  
Washer  
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear  
wiper/washer switch.  
NOTE  
Switch Position  
Wiper operation  
If air enters the headlight washer Àuid  
pipe under conditions such as when  
the vehicle is brand-new or after an  
empty washer tank is replenished with  
washer Àuid, washer Àuid will not spray  
even when the wiper lever is operated.  
If this occurs, perform the following  
procedure:  
No. Type A Type B  
Stop  
Intermittent  
Normal  
1. Start the engine.  
2. Turn on the headlights.  
Rear Window Washer  
3. Double Àick the wiper lever several  
times until the washer Àuid sprays.  
T o s p r a y w a s h e r Àuid, turn the rear wiper/  
washer switch to either of the position.  
After the switch is released, the washer  
will stop.  
If the washer does not work, inspect the  
Àuid level (page 6-32). If the Àuid  
level is normal and the washer still does  
not work, consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda  
Repairer.  
*Some models.  
4
–75  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning  
Rear Window Defogger  
The rear window defogger clears fog from  
the rear window.  
Indicator light  
The ignition must be switched ON to use  
the defogger.  
Press the switch to turn on the rear  
window defogger. The rear window  
defogger operates for about 15 minutes  
and then turns off automatically.  
The indicator light illuminates when the  
defogger is operating.  
To turn off the rear window defogger  
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press  
the switch again.  
CAUTION  
Do not use sharp instruments or window  
cleaners with abrasives to clean the  
inside of the rear window surface. They  
may damage the defogger grid inside the  
window.  
Manual Air-Conditioning  
Indicator light  
NOTE  
This defogger is not designed  
for melting snow. If there is an  
accumulation of snow on the rear  
window, remove it before using the  
defogger.  
Mirror Defogger*  
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch  
the ignition ON and press the rear window  
defogger switch (page 4-76).  
*Some models.  
4
–76  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Horn  
Hazard Warning Flasher  
The hazard warning lights should always  
be used when you stop on or near a  
roadway in an emergency.  
To sound the horn, press the  
the steering wheel.  
mark on  
The hazard warning lights warn other  
drivers that your vehicle is a traf¿c hazard  
and that they must take extreme caution  
when near it.  
Depress the hazard warning Àasher and  
all the direction indicators will Àash. The  
hazard warning indicator lights in the  
instrument cluster Àash simultaneously.  
4
–77  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The direction indicators do not work  
when the hazard warning lights are  
on.  
Check local regulations about the use  
ꢀ ꢀ  
of hazard warning lights while the  
vehicle is being towed to verify that  
it is not in violation of the law.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the brake pedal is depressed  
while driving on slippery roads, the  
emergency stop signal system could  
operate causing all the turn and lane  
change signals to Àash. Refer to  
Emergency Stop Signal System on  
page 4-82.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
While the emergency stop signal  
system is operating, all the direction  
indicators automatically Àash rapidly  
to caution the driver of a vehicle  
following behind your vehicle of a  
sudden braking situation. Refer to  
Emergency Stop Signal System on  
page 4-82.  
4
–78  
When Driving  
Brake  
B r a k e S y s t e m  
WARNING  
Foot Brake  
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:  
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes  
that adjust automatically through normal  
use.  
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.  
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by  
applying greater force than normal to the  
brake pedal. But the distance required to  
stop will be greater than usual.  
WARNING  
Do not coast with the engine stalled or  
turned off, ¿nd a safe place to stop:  
Coasting with the engine stalled or  
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.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not drive with your foot held  
on the clutch pedal or brake pedal,  
or hold the clutch pedal depressed  
halfway unnecessarily. Doing so  
could result in the following:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Shift to a lower gear when going down  
steep hills:  
The clutch and brake parts will  
wear out more quickly.  
The brakes can overheat  
and adversely affect brake  
performance.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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.  
4
–79  
When Driving  
Brake  
Setting the parking brake  
CAUTION  
Depress the brake pedal and then ¿rmly  
pull the parking brake lever fully upwards  
with suf¿cient force to hold the vehicle in  
a stationary position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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  
insuf¿cient braking operation.  
ꢀ
Releasing the parking brake  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Depress the brake pedal and pull the  
parking brake lever upwards, then press  
the release button. While holding the  
button, lower the parking brake lever all  
the way down to the released position.  
Wear shoes appropriate for driving in  
order to avoid your shoe contacting  
the brake pedal when depressing the  
accelerator pedal.  
Parking Brake  
CAUTION  
Driving with the parking brake on will  
cause excessive wear of the brake parts.  
NOTE  
Warning Light  
For parking in snow, refer to Winter  
Driving (page 3-50) regarding parking  
brake use.  
The warning light turns on when the  
system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
4
–80  
When Driving  
Brake  
Brake Pad Wear Indicator  
Brake Assist  
When the disc brake pads become worn,  
the built-in wear indicators contact the  
disc plates. This causes a screeching noise  
to warn that the pads should be replaced.  
During emergency braking situations  
when it is necessary to depress the brake  
pedal with greater force, the brake assist  
system provides braking assistance, thus  
enhancing braking performance.  
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or  
depressed more quickly, the brakes apply  
more ¿rmly.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the brake pedal is depressed  
hard or depressed more quickly,  
the pedal will feel softer but the  
brakes will apply more ¿rmly. This  
is a normal effect of the brake assist  
operation and does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
When you hear this noise, consult an  
expert repairer, we recommend an  
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as  
possible.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the brake pedal is depressed  
hard or depressed more quickly, a  
motor/pump operation noise may be  
heard. This is a normal effect of the  
brake assist and does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
The brake assist equipment does not  
supersede the functionality of the  
vehicle's main braking system.  
WARNING  
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 expert repairer, we recommend an  
Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
4
–81  
When Driving  
Brake  
Emergency Stop Signal  
System  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)*  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function  
which assists the driver in accelerating  
from a stop while on a slope. When  
the driver releases the brake pedal and  
depresses the accelerator pedal while  
on a slope, the function prevents the  
vehicle from rolling. The braking force is  
maintained automatically after the brake  
pedal is released on a steep grade.  
For vehicles with a manual transaxle,  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a  
downward slope when the shift lever is in  
the reverse (R) position, and on an upward  
slope when the shift lever is in a position  
other than the reverse (R) position.  
For vehicles with an automatic transaxle,  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a  
downward slope when the selector lever  
is in the reverse (R) position, and on an  
upward slope when the selector lever is in  
a forward gear.  
Your Mazda is equipped with an  
emergency stop signal system that is  
designed to determine whether you are  
depressing the brake pedal with greater  
force than during normal braking such  
as in a situation requiring emergency  
braking. If the system determines that such  
a situation is occurring, it Àashes all the  
direction indicators rapidly to caution the  
driver of the vehicle following behind your  
vehicle of the sudden braking situation.  
The system turns off when it determines  
that the brake pedal is released or that an  
emergency braking situation no longer  
exists based on the reduced vehicle speed.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If you bring your vehicle to a  
complete stop while all the direction  
indicators are Àashing rapidly, the  
rapid Àashing of all the direction  
indicators changes back to the  
normal Àashing pattern.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The emergency stop signal system  
does not operate at vehicle speeds  
under about 60 km/h (37 mph).  
If the brake pedal is depressed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
while driving on slippery roads, the  
emergency stop signal system could  
operate causing all the turn and lane  
change signals to Àash.  
*Some models.  
4
–82  
When Driving  
Brake  
NOTE  
WARNING  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not  
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch  
Assist (HLA):  
operate on a gentle slope. In addition,  
the gradient of the slope on which  
the system will operate changes  
depending on the vehicle's load.  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does  
not operate if the parking brake is  
applied, the vehicle has not stopped  
completely, or the clutch pedal is  
released.  
While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is  
operating, the brake pedal may feel  
stiff and vibrate, however, this does  
not indicate a malfunction.  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not  
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator  
light is illuminated.  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on  
page 4-38.  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not  
turn off even if the DSC OFF switch  
is pressed to turn off the TCS/DSC.  
(Automatic Transaxle)  
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an  
auxiliary device for accelerating from  
a stop on a slope. The system only  
operates for about two seconds and  
therefore, relying only on the system,  
when accelerating from a stop is  
dangerous because the vehicle may  
move (roll) unexpectedly and cause an  
accident.  
The vehicle could roll depending on  
the vehicle's load or if it is towing  
something. In addition, for vehicles  
with a manual transaxle, the vehicle  
could still roll depending on how the  
clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal is  
operated.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
Always con¿rm the safety around the  
vehicle before starting to drive the  
vehicle.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
Although the Hill Launch Assist  
(HLA) does not operate during idling  
stop, the vehicle roll prevention  
function operates to prevent vehicle  
roll.  
4
–83  
When Driving  
ABS/TCS/DSC  
NOTE  
Antilock Brake System  
(ABS)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Braking distances may be longer  
on loose surfaces (snow or gravel,  
for example) which usually have a  
hard foundation. A vehicle with a  
normal braking system may require  
less distance to stop under these  
conditions because the tyres will  
build up a wedge of surface layer  
when the wheels skid.  
The sound of the ABS operating may  
be heard when starting the engine  
or immediately after starting the  
vehicle, however, it does not indicate  
a malfunction.  
The ABS control unit continuously  
monitors the speed of each wheel. If  
one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS  
responds by automatically releasing and  
reapplying that wheel's brake.  
The driver will feel a slight vibration in  
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering  
noise from the brake system. This is  
normal ABS system operation. Continue to  
depress the brake pedal without pumping  
the brakes.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The warning light turns on when the  
system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
WARNING  
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for  
safe driving:  
The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe  
and reckless driving, excessive speed,  
tailgating (following another vehicle  
too closely), driving on ice and snow,  
and hydroplaning (reduced tyre friction  
and road contact because of water on  
the road surface). You can still have an  
accident.  
4
–84  
When Driving  
ABS/TCS/DSC  
NOTE  
Traction Control System  
(TCS)*  
The Traction Control System (TCS)  
enhances traction and safety by controlling  
engine torque and braking. When the TCS  
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers  
engine torque and operates the brakes to  
prevent loss of traction.  
To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF  
switch (page 4-87).  
TCS/DSC Indicator Light  
This means that on a slick surface, the  
engine adjusts automatically to provide  
optimum power to the drive wheels,  
limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.  
This indicator light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition is switched  
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the  
indicator light Àashes.  
The warning light turns on when the  
system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC  
or the brake assist system may have a  
malfunction and they may not operate  
correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert  
repairer, we recommend an Authorised  
Mazda Repairer.  
WARNING  
Do not rely on the Traction Control  
System (TCS) as a substitute for safe  
driving:  
The Traction Control System (TCS)  
cannot compensate for unsafe and  
reckless driving, excessive speed,  
tailgating (following another vehicle  
too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced  
tyre friction and road contact because  
of water on the road surface). You can  
still have an accident.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
In addition to the indicator light  
Àashing, a slight labouring sound  
will come from the engine. This  
indicates that the TCS/DSC is  
operating properly.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
On slippery surfaces, such as fresh  
snow, it will be impossible to achieve  
high rpm when the TCS is on.  
Use snow tyres or tyre chains and  
drive at reduced speeds when roads are  
covered with ice and/or snow:  
Driving without proper traction devices  
on snow and/or ice-covered roads  
is dangerous. The Traction Control  
System (TCS) alone cannot provide  
adequate traction and you could still  
have an accident.  
*Some models.  
4
–85  
When Driving  
ABS/TCS/DSC  
Dynamic Stability  
Control (DSC)*  
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)  
automatically controls braking and engine  
torque in conjunction with systems such  
as ABS and TCS to help control side slip  
when driving on slippery surfaces, or  
during sudden or evasive manoeuvring,  
enhancing vehicle safety.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The DSC may not operate correctly  
unless the following are observed:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Use tyres of the correct size  
speci¿ed for your Mazda on all  
four wheels.  
Use tyres of the same  
manufacturer, brand and tread  
pattern on all four wheels.  
Do not mix worn tyres.  
The DSC may not operate correctly  
when tyre chains are used or a  
temporary spare tyre is installed  
because the tyre diameter changes.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Refer to ABS (page 4-84) and TCS  
(page 4-85).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
DSC operation is possible at speeds  
greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).  
The warning light turns on when the  
system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
TCS/DSC Indicator Light  
WARNING  
Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability  
Control as a substitute for safe driving:  
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)  
cannot compensate for unsafe and  
reckless driving, excessive speed,  
tailgating (following another vehicle  
too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced  
tyre friction and road contact because  
of water on the road surface). You can  
still have an accident.  
This indicator light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition is switched  
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the  
indicator light Àashes.  
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC  
or the brake assist system may have a  
malfunction and they may not operate  
correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert  
repairer, we recommend an Authorised  
Mazda Repairer.  
*Some models.  
4
–86  
When Driving  
ABS/TCS/DSC  
DSC OFF Indicator Light  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When DSC is on and you attempt to  
free the vehicle when it is stuck, or  
drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the  
TCS (part of the DSC system) will  
activate. Depressing the accelerator  
will not increase engine power and  
freeing the vehicle may be dif¿cult.  
When this happens, turn off the TCS/  
DSC.  
This indicator light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.  
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF  
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is  
switched off.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the TCS/DSC is off when the  
engine is turned off, it automatically  
activates when the ignition is  
switched ON.  
Leaving the TCS/DSC on will  
provide the best traction.  
If the DSC OFF switch is pressed  
and held for 10 seconds or more,  
the DSC OFF switch malfunction  
detection function operates and the  
DSC system activates automatically.  
The DSC OFF indicator light  
turns off while the DSC system is  
operative.  
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-87.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the light remains illuminated and  
the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take  
your vehicle to an expert repairer, we  
recommend an Authorised Mazda  
Repairer. The DSC may have a  
malfunction.  
DSC OFF Switch  
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the  
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light  
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
(Vehicles with Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS))  
If the Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS) operates with the TCS/DSC  
turned off, the TCS/DCS becomes  
operational automatically.  
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/  
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator  
light will turn off.  
4
–87  
When Driving  
i-ELOOP  
i-ELOOP*  
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use  
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the power  
generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery (capacitor  
and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the vehicle's  
electrical devices.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which converts  
the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity ef¿ciently according to the  
vehicle conditions.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be utilized  
quickly.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to voltage  
useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.  
Kinetic energy  
Electrical power  
Accelerator OFF  
Battery  
Energy  
regeneration  
Charge  
Power  
Vehicle electric  
devices  
Engine  
Variable  
DC-DC converter  
voltage  
alternator  
Capacitor  
Tyre  
Battery  
Accelerator ON  
Power  
Vehicle electric  
devices  
Engine  
DC-DC converter  
Variable  
voltage  
alternator  
Capacitor  
Tyre  
*Some models.  
4
–88  
When Driving  
i-ELOOP  
DC-DC converter  
Variable  
voltage  
alternator  
Capacitor  
CAUTION  
High-current electricity Àows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Variable voltage alternator  
DC-DC converter  
Capacitor  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on how the vehicle's electrical  
devices are used.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an expert repairer, we recommend  
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
For details, go to the following URL.  
 
ꢀ
ꢀ
4
–89  
When Driving  
i-ELOOP  
i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control  
Status Display  
T h e d r i v e r i s n o t i ¿ed of the i-ELOOP  
power generating status and the vehicle  
conditions by the i-ELOOP indicator light  
(green) and the control status display.  
i-ELOOP Indicator Light (Green)  
(vehicle without type C/type D audio)  
The light turns on during power  
generation.  
Control status display (vehicles with  
type C/type D audio)  
The i-ELOOP power generating status is  
displayed in the centre display.  
Refer to Control Status Display on page  
4-93.  
4
–90  
When Driving  
Fuel Economy Monitor  
Fuel Economy Monitor*  
For vehicles with type C/type D audio, the Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and  
Effectiveness are switched and displayed by operating each icon in the display.  
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy ef¿ciency to date is displayed in the  
ending display when the ending display is turned on.  
1. Select the  
icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.  
2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.  
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.  
NOTE  
When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically  
after 6 seconds.  
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:  
Indication on display  
Control status  
Hides the menu display.  
Displays the application screen.  
Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of  
Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and  
Effectiveness.  
Resets the fuel economy data.  
Displays the following setting screen.  
 
Ending display on/off switching  
On/off switching for function which synchronizes  
 
reset fuel economy data to trip meter (Trip A)  
*Some models.  
4
–91  
When Driving  
Fuel Economy Monitor  
Fuel Consumption Display  
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.  
Indication on display  
Control status  
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.  
 
Displays the fuel economy every minute for the  
past 1 to 10 minutes.  
Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for the  
 
past 10 to 60 minutes.  
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5  
resets and after the current reset.  
Calculates the average fuel economy every minute  
after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.  
NOTE  
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The fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:  
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Press the reset switch from the menu screen.  
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When the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter  
is on, reset trip A of the trip meter.  
Delete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip computer.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel  
economy is calculated.  
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When Driving  
Fuel Economy Monitor  
Control Status Display  
The i-stop operation status and the i-ELOOP power generating status are displayed.  
Indication on display  
With i-ELOOP system  
Control status  
Displays the level of electricity generated by  
regenerative braking.  
Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the  
rechargeable battery.  
With i-ELOOP system  
Displays the status of the electricity stored in the  
rechargeable battery and being supplied to the  
electrical devices (whole vehicle in display is  
illuminated simultaneously).  
Displays the accumulated fuel economy.  
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When Driving  
Fuel Economy Monitor  
Indication on display  
With i-ELOOP system  
Control status  
Displays the readiness status as to whether operation  
of the i-stop function is available.  
Without i-ELOOP system  
Displays the operation readiness status of the i-stop  
function on the vehicle side (engine, battery, and  
A/C) using icon colouring. The blue colour indicates  
that the i-stop function is ready to operate, and the  
grey colour indicates that it is not ready for  
operation.  
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When Driving  
Fuel Economy Monitor  
Indication on display  
With i-ELOOP system  
Control status  
Displays the i-stop function status while the vehicle  
is stopped.  
Indicates the operations required by the driver to  
operate the i-stop function while it is not operating.  
Without i-ELOOP system  
Displays the current amount of time that the i-stop  
function has been operating and the accumulated  
amount of time that it has been operating.  
The i-stop function operation status is indicated by  
the colour of the engine area. The colour is blue  
during i-stop function operation, and grey when it is  
not operating.  
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When Driving  
Fuel Economy Monitor  
Effectiveness Display  
The actual performance of the energy ef¿ciency is displayed.  
Indication on display  
Control status  
The leaf graphic grows according to the amount of  
CO2 emissions reduced by the system effects. The  
cumulative total amount of leaf growth is indicated  
in terms of the number of tree graphics.  
Displays the total driving distance which could be  
extended by the operation of the i-stop function.  
Displays the percentage of time that the vehicle was  
stopped by the i-stop function operation out of the  
total amount of time that the vehicle was stopped.  
Displays the amount of time that the i-stop function  
has operated.  
Displays the total amount of time that the vehicle  
was stopped.  
Ending Screen Display  
If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when the ignition is switched from  
ON to OFF, the actual energy ef¿ciency (with i-stop function) or the information regarding  
the fuel economy (without i-stop function) is displayed.  
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When Driving  
Drive Selection  
Drive Selection*  
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is  
selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. Use the sport mode  
when higher vehicle response is required such as merging onto expressway or accelerating  
to overtake.  
CAUTION  
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered  
roads. It may cause tyre slipping.  
NOTE  
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When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may  
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends to cancel the sport mode on normal  
driving.  
Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:  
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ABS/TCS/DSC is operating  
Steering wheel is being operated abruptly  
ꢀ ꢀ  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
Drive Selection  
Drive Selection Switch  
Select Mode Indicator Light  
Press the drive selection switch forward  
When the sport mode is selected, the  
select mode indicator light turns on in the  
instrument cluster.  
(“  
Pull the drive selection switch back  
(“ ”) to cancel the sport mode.  
”) to select the sport mode.  
NOTE  
If the drive selection cannot be switched  
to sport mode, the select mode indicator  
light Àashes to notify the driver.  
NOTE  
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When the ignition is switched off, the  
sport mode is cancelled.  
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Depending on the driving conditions  
when sport mode is selected, the  
vehicle may perform shift-down or  
slightly accelerate.  
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When Driving  
Power Steering  
Power Steering  
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Power steering is only operable when  
the engine is running. If the engine is  
off or if the power steering system is  
inoperable, you can still steer, but it  
requires more physical effort.  
If the steering feels stiffer than usual  
during normal driving or the steering  
vibrates, consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda  
Repairer.  
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The warning light noti¿es the driver  
of system abnormalities and operation  
conditions.  
ꢀ
In addition, the buzzer may also activate  
depending on the system abnormality or  
operation condition.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page  
4-39.  
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ꢀ
Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer  
on page 7-52.  
CAUTION  
Never hold the steering wheel to the  
extreme left or right for more than  
5 seconds with the engine running.  
This could damage the power steering  
system.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
i-ACTIVSENSE*  
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support  
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These  
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.  
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the  
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system  
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.  
Active Safety Technology  
Active Safety Technology supports safer by helping the driver to recognise potential hazards  
and avert accidents.  
Driver awareness support systems  
Nighttime visibility  
High Beam Control System (HBC) ..................................................................................4-102  
Left/right side and rear side detection  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) .......................................................................4-105  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System .............................................................................4-111  
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) ......................................................................................4-118  
Driver support system  
Speed control  
Adjustable Speed Limiter .................................................................................................4-121  
Pre-Crash Safety Technology  
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or reduce  
their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.  
Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range  
Forward driving  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ...................................................................................4-126  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Detection Devices  
F o r w a r d s e n s i n g c a m e r a ( F S C )  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while  
travelling at night and detects traf¿c lanes. The following systems also use the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC).  
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High Beam Control system (HBC)  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)  
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the  
rearview mirror.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-132.  
Laser sensor  
The laser sensor emits a near-infrared laser beam and receives the beam reÀected off the  
reÀective surface of a vehicle or obstruction in front, and the detected beam is then used for  
measurement. The laser sensor is used for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.  
The laser sensor is installed at the top of the windscreen near the rearview mirror.  
Refer to Laser Sensor on page 4-134.  
Radar sensors (rear)  
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reÀected off a vehicle  
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor. The following  
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).  
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA)  
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The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one on the left and right sides.  
Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) on page 4-136.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
High Beam Control System (HBC)*  
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle  
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch  
the headlights between high and low beams.  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-38.  
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph), the headlights are switched  
to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.  
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the  
opposite direction.  
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The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and  
towns.  
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The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).  
The recognition distance of the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
varies according to the  
surrounding conditions.  
Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC)  
The warning light Àashes when the system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,  
otherwise the system will not operate normally.  
Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the  
ꢀ ꢀ  
vehicle while paying suf¿cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the  
high beams and low beams manually if necessary.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following  
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch  
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traf¿c  
conditions.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated  
signboards, and traf¿c signals.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When there are reÀective objects in the surrounding area such as reÀective plates and  
signs.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.  
When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.  
When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
dim or not illuminated.  
When there is suf¿cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.  
When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
seats are occupied.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres  
onto your windscreen.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
To Operate the System  
Manual Switching  
The High Beam Control System (HBC)  
operates to switch the headlights  
Switching to low beams  
automatically between high and low  
beams after the ignition is switched ON  
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO  
and high beam position.  
The High Beam Control System (HBC)  
determines that it is dark based on the  
brightness of the surrounding area. At the  
same time, the High Beam Control System  
(HBC) indicator light (green) in the  
instrument cluster illuminates.  
Shift the lever to the low beam position.  
The High Beam Control System (HBC)  
indicator light (green) turns off.  
Switching to high beams  
Turn the headlight switch to the  
position.  
The High Beam Control System (HBC)  
indicator light (green) turns off and the  
is illuminated.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the vehicle speed is 30 km/h  
(19 mph) or higher, the headlights  
automatically switch to high beams  
when there are no vehicles ahead  
or approaching in the opposite  
direction.  
ꢀ
When the vehicle speed is less  
than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
switches the headlights to low  
beams.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The low beams may not switch to  
high beams when cornering.  
Operation of the High Beam Control  
ꢀ ꢀ  
System (HBC) function can be  
disabled. Refer to Personalisation  
Features on page 9-13.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*  
The LDWS system noti¿es the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.  
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traf¿c lane using the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it noti¿es  
the driver using the active driving display (vehicles with active driving display), and by  
Àashing the LDWS warning light and activating the LDWS warning beep.  
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-132.  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
LDWS warning light  
The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
WARNING  
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:  
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,  
resulting in an accident.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Driving on roads with tight curves.  
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The functions of the LDWS have limitations:  
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not  
designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the  
LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes  
and other manoeuvres. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is  
travelling and the vehicle’s surroundings.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
CAUTION  
Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the  
suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If your vehicle deviates from its traf¿c lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and  
indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the centre of the  
lane.  
When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning  
ꢀ ꢀ  
is automatically cancelled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the direction  
indicator lever is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.  
If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the  
ꢀ ꢀ  
vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is  
making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled.  
The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has  
ꢀ ꢀ  
deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its  
lane repeatedly within a short period of time.  
The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traf¿c  
ꢀ ꢀ  
lane.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow  
lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If an object placed on the instrument panel is reÀected in the windscreen and picked  
up by the camera.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the  
vehicle is inclined.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the speci¿ed pressure.  
When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of  
ꢀ ꢀ  
a highway.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint Àaking.  
The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.  
A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).  
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
construction.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,  
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves ¿lled with water.  
The 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 windscreen is dirty or foggy.  
Back-light is reÀecting from the road surface.  
The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.  
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.  
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.  
The road is excessively uneven.  
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.  
There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.  
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ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an  
intersection.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
2. Drive the vehicle in the centre of the  
driving lane while the LDWS OFF  
indicator light is turned off. The system  
becomes operational when all of the  
following conditions are met.  
When The System Operates  
1. The system goes on operation standby  
when the LDWS switch is pressed  
and the LDWS OFF indicator light  
in the instrument cluster turns off.  
For vehicles equipped with the active  
driving display, the driving lane (border  
lines) is indicated in the display.  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
The vehicle is driven in the centre  
of the driving lane with the white or  
yellow lines on the left and right sides,  
or on either side.  
The vehicle speed is 70 km/h (44 mph)  
or faster.  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
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The vehicle is driven on a straight road  
or road with gentle curves.  
For vehicles equipped with the active  
driving display, the driving lane is  
indicated in the display.  
Indication on display  
Indication on display  
The LDWS does not operate in the  
following cases:  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
The system cannot detect white or  
yellow lines.  
The vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h  
(40 mph).  
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.  
The vehicle is making a curve at an  
inadequate speed.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Auto cancel warning  
NOTE  
When the following operations are  
performed, the LDWS determines that  
the driver intends to make a lane change  
and the LDWS warning is cancelled  
automatically. The LDWS is enabled  
automatically after the driver performs the  
operation.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The LDWS does not operate until the  
system detects a white or yellow line  
on either the left or right.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the system detects a white  
or yellow line on one side only, the  
system will activate the warning only  
when the vehicle deviates on the side  
where the white or yellow line is  
being detected.  
The distance and warning sensitivity  
(likelihood of a warning) which  
the system uses to determine the  
possibility of a lane departure can be  
changed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.  
The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.  
The accelerator pedal is depressed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
abruptly.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The direction indicator lever is operated  
(after the direction indicator lever is  
returned, the LDWS may not operate for  
about 3 seconds which is the period of  
time required to make a lane correction).  
ꢀ
Refer to Personalisation Features on  
page 9-13.  
NOTE  
Auto cancel  
After about 60 seconds have elapsed  
with the direction indicator lever left  
operating, the LDWS warning may  
operate if the vehicle is close to a white  
or yellow line.  
In the following cases, the LDWS cancels  
automatically and the LDWS warning  
light in the instrument cluster turns on.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The temperature inside the camera is  
high or low.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The windscreen around the camera is  
foggy.  
Cancelling The System  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The windscreen around the camera is  
Press the LDWS switch to cancel the  
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light  
turns on.  
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor  
forward visibility.  
For vehicles with the active driving  
display, the driving lane indication in the  
active driving display is not indicated  
when the LDWS is cancelled.  
For vehicles equipped with the active  
driving display, the lane (border lines) is  
indicated in the display. The LDWS is  
enabled automatically when the operation  
conditions are met, and the LDWS  
warning light turns off.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
LDWS Warning  
NOTE  
If the system determines that there is the  
possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS  
warning beep activates and the LDWS  
warning light Àashes. Operate the steering  
wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle  
to the centre of the lane.  
For vehicles equipped with the active  
driving display, if there is the possibility of  
a lane departure, the system indicates the  
direction it determines that the vehicle is  
deviating in the active driving display.  
Indication on display  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the LDWS warning sound is set  
to rumble*1, the sound will be heard  
from the vehicle speaker on the side  
which the system determined the  
vehicle may be deviating from its  
lane.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
It may be dif¿cult to hear the LDWS  
warning beep depending on the  
surrounding conditions such as  
outside noise.  
The volume of the LDWS warning  
sound can be changed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
Refer to Personalisation Features on  
page 9-13.  
The type of warning sound (rumble*1/  
beep) on the LDWS can be changed.  
Refer to Personalisation Features on  
page 9-13.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
*1 A rumble strip is a series of  
grooves in the road pavement  
surface positioned at speci¿c  
intervals, and when the vehicle  
passes over it a vibration and  
rumble sound is produced which  
alerts the driver that the vehicle is  
departing from the lane.  
ꢀ
The rumble sound is a reproduction  
of the sound which occurs when a  
vehicle passes over a rumble strip.  
ꢀ
Rumble  
Groove  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System*  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the  
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by alerting the driver to the  
presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear while  
travelling in the forward direction at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster and turns on  
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors depending  
on the conditions. If the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a lane change in  
the direction in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated,  
the system warns the driver of a vehicle in the detection area by Àashing the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) warning light and activating a beep sound.  
The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and  
from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the vehicle.  
Your vehicle  
Detection areas  
WARNING  
Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:  
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when  
making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not Àash or it might be delayed even  
though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a  
driver to check the rear.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will operate when all of the following  
conditions are met:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The ignition is switched ON.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed and the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.  
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will not operate under the following  
circumstances.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The vehicle speed falls below about 25 km/h (15 mph) even though the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light is turned off.  
The shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to  
ꢀ ꢀ  
reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.  
In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns  
ꢀ ꢀ  
on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
lights is detected.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle  
has occurred.  
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There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor  
(rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.  
Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.  
The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving  
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for long periods on slopes during the summer.  
The battery voltage has decreased.  
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or  
it may be dif¿cult to detect them.  
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A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does  
not approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system determines the condition  
based on radar detection data.  
A vehicle is travelling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an  
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extended period of time.  
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.  
A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.  
A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The  
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detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.  
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NOTE  
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In the following cases, the activation of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
lights and the warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.  
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A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent  
lane.  
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Driving on steep slopes.  
Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.  
The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).  
When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent  
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lane.  
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Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system  
becomes operable.  
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If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.  
The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of  
expressways.  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights may turn on in reaction to stationary  
objects on the road or the roadside such as guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked  
vehicles.  
Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls  
running alongside the vehicle.  
Places where the width between guardrails or  
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.  
The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels,  
turnouts.  
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A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may Àash or the warning beep may be  
activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.  
Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system while pulling a trailer or while an  
accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the  
radar’s radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.  
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NOTE  
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In the following cases, it may be dif¿cult to view the illumination/Àashing of the Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.  
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Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.  
The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.  
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The system switches to the Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert function when the shift lever  
(manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse  
(R) position.  
Refer to Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) on page 4-118.  
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
Warning Beep  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system noti¿es the  
driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes to the rear of your vehicle using the  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the warning beep while the systems are  
operational.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are equipped on the left and right door  
mirrors. The warning lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent  
lane is detected.  
When the ignition is switched ON, the malfunction warning light turns on momentarily and  
then turns off after a few seconds.  
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Forward driving (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system operation)  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear and  
turns on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors  
according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
light is illuminated, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction  
in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) warning light Àashes.  
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system operation)  
The Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and  
right of your vehicle and Àashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights.  
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer  
When the headlight switch is in the  
or  
position, the brightness of the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is dimmed.  
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are dif¿cult to see due to glare from  
surrounding brightness when travelling on snow-covered roads or under foggy conditions,  
press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase the brightness of  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights when they turn on.  
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-32.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneously with the  
Àashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light.  
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
Indicator Light  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
Switch  
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When the ignition is switched ON, the  
malfunction warning light turns on  
momentarily and then turns off after a  
few seconds.  
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The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
When the Blind Spot Monitoring  
indicator light illuminates when the  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch  
is pressed to turn off the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross  
Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) systems.  
(BSM) switch is pressed, the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿c  
Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and  
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
indicator light in the instrument cluster  
turns on.  
If the switch is pressed again, the Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross  
Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) systems become  
operable and the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) OFF indicator light turns off.  
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A malfunction in the system may  
be indicated under the following  
conditions. Have your vehicle inspected  
at an Authorised Mazda Dealer.  
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The light does not turn on when the  
ignition is switched ON.  
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The light remains turned on even if the  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch  
is operated.  
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It turns on while driving the vehicle.  
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NOTE  
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When the ignition is switched off,  
the condition before the system  
was turned off is maintained.  
For example, if the ignition is  
switched OFF while the Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear  
Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) systems  
are operational, the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross  
Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) systems remain  
operational the next time the ignition  
is switched ON.  
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The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
and Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA)  
systems are turned off when the  
battery is disconnected such as  
when the battery terminals or fuses  
have been removed and re-installed.  
To turn the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert  
(RCTA) systems back on, press  
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
switch.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA)*  
T h e R e a r C r o s s T r a f ¿c Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the  
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the  
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.  
The Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and  
right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and  
noti¿es the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights  
and the warning buzzer.  
Your vehicle  
Detection areas  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) operation  
1. The Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the shift lever (manual  
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) 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 light Àashes and the warning beep is activated  
simultaneously.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
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 light may not Àash 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.  
NOTE  
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In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns  
on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
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Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
lights has occurred.  
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A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle  
has occurred.  
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There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor  
(rear).  
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Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.  
The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for  
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long periods on slopes during the summer.  
The battery voltage has decreased.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or  
it may be dif¿cult to detect them.  
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The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster.  
The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked  
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vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no  
longer obstructed.)  
Your vehicle  
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A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.  
Your vehicle  
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The vehicle is parked on a slant.  
Your vehicle  
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Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system  
becomes operable.  
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In the following cases, it may be dif¿cult to view the illumination/Àashing of the Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.  
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Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.  
The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.  
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Turn off the Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while  
an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,  
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate  
normally.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Adjustable Speed Limiter*  
The adjustable speed limiter is a function to prevent the vehicle from being driven at a  
vehicle speed faster than a set speed. The vehicle speed is controlled to kept it below the set  
speed even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.  
The adjustable speed limiter can be set between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph).  
The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when the vehicle is driven on a down slope,  
however, the system noti¿es the driver by Àashing the display and operating a warning  
sound.  
WARNING  
Always turn off the system when changing drivers:  
If the driver is changed and the new driver is unaware of the adjustable speed limiter  
function, the vehicle may not accelerate when the driver depresses the accelerator  
pedal, leading to an accident.  
The system consists of the adjustable speed limiter display and the speed limiter switch on  
the steering wheel.  
Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
CANCEL switch  
RESUME switch  
SET+/SET- switch  
Speed limiter switch  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display  
The setting status of the adjustable speed limiter is displayed in the active driving display or  
the display in the instrument cluster.  
Stand-by display  
Displays when the speed limiter switch is operated and the system is turned on.  
Turns off when the system is turned off.  
Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Setting display  
Displays when the SET /SET switch is operated and the speed is set.  
Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Cancel display  
Displays when any of the following operations is done and the system is temporarily  
cancelled.  
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Cancel switch is operated  
Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed  
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Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
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Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Adjustable Speed  
Limiter Set Indicator Light (Green)  
The indicator light has two colours.  
Adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber)  
The indicator light illuminates amber when the speed limiter switch is pressed and the  
adjustable speed limiter is activated.  
Adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green)  
The indicator light illuminates green when a speed has been set.  
Speed Limiter Warning Beep  
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning  
sound operates continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display Àashes at the same  
time. The warning sound operates and the display Àashes until the vehicle speed decreases  
to the set speed or less.  
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the  
brakes. Additionally, keep a safe distance from the vehicles behind you.  
Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
CAUTION  
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or  
RESUME switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the  
vehicle speed is faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive  
over the set speed.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the  
adjustable speed limiter display shows the cancel display. If the vehicle speed exceeds the  
set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the cancel display is displayed, the set  
speed display Àashes but the warning sound is not operated.  
Turning the System On/Off  
Press the speed limiter switch to turn the system on. The adjustable speed limiter display is  
displayed.  
To turn the system off, press the speed limiter switch while the adjustable speed limiter is  
displayed. The adjustable speed limiter display turns off.  
Setting the System  
WARNING  
Always verify the safety of the surrounding area when setting the adjustable speed  
limiter:  
If the speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed, the vehicle speed is decreased to  
the set speed. Verify the safety of the surrounding area and keep a safe distance between  
vehicles ahead and behind you.  
1. Press the speed limiter switch to turn the system on.  
2. Press the SET or SET to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h  
(20 mph) or more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle  
speed is less than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).  
3. To increase the set speed, press the SET switch continuously. The set speed can be  
adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1  
km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET switch momentary. For example, the set  
speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET switch 4 times.  
4. To decrease the set speed, press the SET switch continuously. The set speed can be  
adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) decrements. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1  
km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET switch momentary. For example, the set  
speed decreases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET switch 4 times.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
The system does not operate when the cruise control is on.  
The system is temporarily cancelled when the vehicle is accelerated by depressing the  
accelerator pedal strongly, however, it resumes when the vehicle speed decreases to the  
set speed or less.  
The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed on a down slope.  
Temporarily Cancelling the System  
The system is temporarily cancelled (stand-by status) when any of the following operations  
is done while the adjustable speed limiter is displayed.  
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CANCEL switch is pressed  
Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed  
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Press the RESUME switch to resume the operation at the previous set speed. The adjustable  
speed limiter display remains displayed.  
NOTE  
The set speed can be set by pressing the SET or SET switch while the system is in  
stand-by status.  
The adjustable speed limiter is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)*  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the event  
of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's laser sensor  
detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is unavoidable.  
It may also be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between your vehicle and a  
vehicle ahead is less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).  
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system is in the operation  
range at about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph), the brakes are applied ¿rmly and quickly to  
assist. (Brake Assist (SCBS brake assist))  
Laser sensor  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
WARNING  
Do not rely on the Smart City Brake Support System (SCBS) as a substitute for safer  
driving:  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system cannot compensate for unsafe and  
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and  
driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads (reduced tyre friction and  
road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.  
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:  
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The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in  
the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal  
or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a  
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vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to two-wheeled vehicles  
or pedestrians.  
The laser sensor for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is installed near  
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the rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS), heed the following cautions.  
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Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windscreen near the laser sensor  
(including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor may not be able to  
detect vehicles ahead which could result in an accident.  
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Do not apply coating agent to the windscreen. Otherwise, the laser sensor may  
not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which could result in an  
accident.  
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Do not disassemble the laser sensor.  
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If cracks or damage caused by Àying gravel or debris is visible near the laser  
sensor, stop using the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system immediately and  
have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised  
Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or scratch marks  
left on the windscreen near the laser sensor, the system may operate unnecessarily  
and cause an unexpected accident.  
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Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on  
page 4-130.  
When replacing the windscreen wipers or windscreen, consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
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Do not modify the suspension:  
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly  
detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system  
not operating normally or mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious accident.  
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WARNING  
Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) when the vehicle is running on a chassis  
roller or being towed:  
Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system to prevent mistaken operation  
when the vehicle is running on a chassis roller or being towed.  
Refer to the Stopping the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on page  
4-130 on how to turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.  
CAUTION  
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When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or forage, it is recommended that  
the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system be turned off.  
Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the speci¿ed size, and the same  
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manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with signi¿cantly  
different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
system may not operate normally.  
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The laser sensor includes a function for detecting a soiled windscreen and informing  
the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic shopping  
bags, ice or snow on the windscreen. 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.  
NOTE  
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The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is  
deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following  
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conditions.  
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The engine is running.  
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The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.  
The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.  
The DSC is not malfunctioning.  
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NOTE  
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The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-  
infrared laser beam and receiving the beam reÀected off the reÀector of the vehicle  
ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) may not operate under the following conditions:  
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ReÀection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.  
The vehicle ahead is signi¿cantly dirty.  
Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.  
The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's  
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raining.  
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The windscreen is dirty.  
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The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated  
rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.  
Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high  
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pro¿le.  
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Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.  
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Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not  
operate normally.  
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.  
If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.  
When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting exits.  
Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser  
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sensor.  
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Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapour rising from  
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.  
When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.  
When driving with tyres having signi¿cantly different wear.  
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In the following cases, the laser sensor may inadvertently determine that there is a  
vehicle ahead and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may operate.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.  
Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.  
Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.  
When passing through a toll gate equipped with a bar.  
When passing under a vinyl curtain or Àag.  
Plastic objects such as pylons.  
Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.  
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(Manual transaxle)  
If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS operation and the clutch pedal is not depressed,  
the engine stops.  
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NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the system operates, the user is noti¿ed by the Àashing Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) indicator light (red) and the active driving display*.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) turns on when the  
system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
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Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
Indicator Light (Red)  
NOTE  
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The collision warning beep sounds  
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is  
operating, the indicator light (red) Àashes.  
intermittently while the SCBS brake  
or brake assist (SCBS brake assist) is  
operating.  
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If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS  
operation and the brake pedal is not  
depressed, the warning beep sounds  
one time after about 2 seconds and  
the SCBS brake is automatically  
released.  
Automatic Brake Operation  
Display (Vehicles With Active  
Driving Display)  
Stopping The Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) System Operation  
“SCBS Automatic Brake” is displayed in  
the active driving display while the SCBS  
brakes or the brake assist (SCBS brake  
assist) is operating.  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
system can be temporarily deactivated.  
When the Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart  
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator  
light turns on.  
When the engine is restarted, the system  
becomes operational.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Without SCBS OFF switch  
Refer to Personalisation Features on page  
9-13.  
With SCBS OFF switch  
Press the SCBS OFF switch to turn  
off the system. The Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light in the  
instrument cluster will illuminate.  
Press the switch again to turn the system  
back on. The Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS) OFF indicator light will turn off.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)*  
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while  
travelling at night and detects traf¿c lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
CAUTION  
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.  
Do not place objects on the instrument panel which reÀect light.  
Do not apply accessories, stickers or ¿lm to the windscreen near the Forward Sensing  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Camera (FSC). If there are objects in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens,  
even a transparent sticker, they will cause the system to not operate correctly.  
Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or  
ꢀ ꢀ  
fogging. Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.  
When cleaning the windscreen, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning agent to  
ꢀ ꢀ  
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.  
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding  
ꢀ ꢀ  
cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC).  
Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get  
ꢀ ꢀ  
dirty. Also, do no take the camera apart. Otherwise, it could result in damage or  
malfunction.  
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before  
ꢀ ꢀ  
performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert  
ꢀ ꢀ  
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for windscreen repair and  
replacement.  
When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an expert repairer, we  
ꢀ ꢀ  
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding  
ꢀ ꢀ  
cleaning of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.  
Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area  
ꢀ ꢀ  
around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System  
(LDWS) and the High Beam Control System (HBC), and consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been ¿nely  
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Laser Sensor*  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor is installed at the top of the windscreen  
near the rearview mirror.  
Always keep the surface of the windscreen around the laser sensor clean to assure proper  
operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.  
WARNING  
As there is the possibility of eye damage occurring from the laser, always heed the  
following precautions:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Never remove the sensor.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A removed sensor will not meet the conditions for a class 1M laser under the IEC  
60825-1 speci¿cation and therefore eye safety cannot be assured.  
Do not peer into the sensor using optical instruments with a magni¿cation function  
ꢀ ꢀ  
such as magnifying glasses, and microscopic and objective lenses within a distance  
of 100 mm (3.94 in) from the sensor.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Laser sensor radiation data  
Maximum average power: 45 mW  
Pulse duration: 33 ns  
Wavelength: 905 nm  
Divergence angle (horizontal×vertical): 28 degrees×12 degrees  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Radar Sensors (Rear)*  
Your vehicle is equipped with radar sensors (rear). The following systems also use the radar  
sensors (rear).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM)  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reÀected off a vehicle  
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.  
Saloon  
Hatchback  
Radar sensors (rear)  
Radar sensors (rear)  
The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right  
sides.  
Always keep the surface of the rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) clean so that the  
radar sensors (rear) operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.  
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-67.  
CAUTION  
If the rear bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally.  
Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda  
Dealer.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The detection ability of the radar sensors (rear) has limitations. In the following cases,  
the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed.  
Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper.  
Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or  
it may be dif¿cult to detect them.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles,  
bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts.  
Vehicle shapes which do not reÀect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a  
ꢀ ꢀ  
low vehicle height and sports cars.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each  
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching  
vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some  
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Dealer.  
For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork,  
and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.  
Turn off the system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle  
carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the  
radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in  
which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the  
country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.  
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When Driving  
Cruise Control  
Cruise Control*  
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about  
25 km/h (16 mph).  
WARNING  
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:  
Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result  
in loss of vehicle control.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Hilly terrain  
Steep inclines  
Heavy or unsteady traf¿c  
Slippery or winding roads  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed  
Cruise Control Switch  
Without Adjustable Speed Limiter  
RESUME switch  
With Adjustable Speed Limiter  
RESUME switch  
CANCEL switch  
CANCEL switch  
ON switch  
OFF switch  
ON/OFF switch  
SET+/SET- switch  
SET+/SET- switch  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
Cruise Control  
Cruise Main Indicator Light  
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator  
Light (Green)  
WARNING  
Always turn off the cruise control  
system when it is not in use:  
Leaving the cruise control system in an  
activation-ready state while the cruise  
control is not in use is dangerous as  
the cruise control could unexpectedly  
activate if the activation button is  
accidentally pressed, and result in loss  
of vehicle control and an accident.  
The indicator light has two colours.  
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)  
The indicator light illuminates amber  
when the cruise control system is  
activated.  
NOTE  
When the ignition is switched OFF, the  
system status before it was turned off is  
maintained. For example, if the ignition  
is switched OFF with the cruise control  
system operable, the system will be  
operable when the ignition is switched  
ON the next time.  
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)  
The indicator light illuminates green when  
a cruising speed has been set.  
Activation/Deactivation  
With adjustable speed limiter  
To activate the system, press the ON/OFF  
switch. The cruise main indicator light  
(amber) illuminates.  
To deactivate the system, press the switch  
again.  
To Set Speed  
1 . (With adjustable speed limiter)  
Activate the cruise control system  
by pressing the ON/OFF switch. The  
cruise main indicator light (Amber)  
illuminates.  
The cruise main indicator light (amber)  
turns off.  
(Without adjustable speed limiter)  
Activate the cruise control system  
by pressing the ON switch. The  
cruise main indicator light (Amber)  
illuminates.  
Without adjustable speed limiter  
To activate the system, press the ON  
switch. The cruise main indicator light  
(amber) illuminates.  
To deactivate the system, press the OFF  
switch.  
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which  
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).  
The cruise main indicator light (amber)  
turns off.  
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When Driving  
Cruise Control  
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the  
NOTE  
SET or SET switch at the desired  
speed. The cruise control is set at the  
moment the SET or SET switch is  
pressed. Release the accelerator pedal  
simultaneously. The cruise set indicator  
light (Green) illuminates.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Cruise control will cancel if the  
vehicle speed decreases below  
21 km/h (13 mph) when cruise is  
activated, such as when climbing a  
steep grade.  
Cruise control may cancel at about  
15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset  
speed (such as may happen when  
climbing a long, steep grade).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The cruise control speed setting  
cannot be performed under the  
following conditions:  
To Increase Cruising Speed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
(Automatic transaxle)  
Follow either of these procedures.  
ꢀ
The selector lever is in the P or N  
position.  
(Manual transaxle)  
The shift lever is in the neutral  
To increase speed using cruise control  
switch  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
position.  
The parking brake is applied.  
(Vehicles with adjustable speed  
limiter)  
Press the SET switch and hold it. Your  
vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch  
at the speed you want.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
The ON/OFF switch for the  
Press the SET switch and release it  
immediately to adjust the preset speed.  
Multiple operations will increase the  
preset speed according to the number of  
times it is operated.  
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Release the SET or SET switch  
at the desired speed, otherwise the  
speed will continue increasing while  
the SET switch is pressed and  
held, and continue decreasing while  
the SET switch is pressed and held  
(except when the accelerator pedal is  
depressed).  
Increasing speed with a single SET  
switch operation  
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated  
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
On a steep grade, the vehicle may  
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated  
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)  
momentarily slow down while  
ascending, or speed up while  
descending.  
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When Driving  
Cruise Control  
To increase speed using accelerator  
pedal  
To Resume Cruising Speed at  
More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)  
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate  
If some other method besides the OFF  
switch was used to cancel cruising speed  
(such as applying the brake pedal) and the  
system is still activated, the most recent  
set speed will automatically resume when  
the RESUME switch is pressed.  
to the desired speed. Press the SET or  
SET switch and release it immediately.  
NOTE  
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16  
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to  
25 km/h (16 mph) or more and press the  
RESUME switch.  
Accelerate if you want to speed up  
temporarily when the cruise control is  
on. Greater speed will not interfere with  
or change the set speed. Take your foot  
off the accelerator to return to the set  
speed.  
To Temporarily Cancel  
To temporarily cancel the system, use one  
of these methods:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
To Decrease Cruising Speed  
Slightly depress the brake pedal.  
(Manual transaxle)  
Depress the clutch pedal.  
Press the CANCEL switch.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
Press the SET switch and hold it. The  
vehicle will gradually slow.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Release the switch at the speed you want.  
If the RESUME switch is pressed when  
the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or  
higher, the system reverts to the previously  
set speed.  
Press the SET switch and release it  
immediately to adjust the preset speed.  
Multiple operations will decrease the  
preset speed according to the number of  
times it is operated.  
Decreasing speed with a single SET  
switch operation  
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated  
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)  
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated  
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)  
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When Driving  
Cruise Control  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If any of the following conditions  
occur, the cruise control system is  
temporarily cancelled.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The parking brake is applied.  
(Vehicles with adjustable speed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
limiter)  
ꢀ
The ON/OFF switch for the  
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
The selector lever is in the P or N  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
position.  
(Manual transaxle)  
The shift lever is in the neutral  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
position.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the cruise control system is  
temporarily cancelled by even one of  
the applicable cancel conditions, the  
speed cannot be re-set.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
The cruise control cannot be  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
cancelled while driving in manual  
mode (selector lever shifted from  
D to M position). Therefore, engine  
braking will not be applied even  
if the transaxle is shifted down  
to a lower gear. If deceleration is  
required, lower the set speed or  
depress the brake pedal.  
To Deactivate  
With adjustable speed limiter  
To deactivate the system, press the ON/  
OFF switch.  
Without adjustable speed limiter  
To deactivate the system, press the OFF  
switch.  
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When Driving  
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System  
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System*  
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four tyres. If  
the air pressure of one or more tyres is too low, the system warns the driver by indicating the  
tyre pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster and operating a beep  
sound. The system monitors the tyre pressures indirectly using the data sent from the ABS  
wheel speed sensors.  
To allow the system to operate correctly, the system needs to be initialized with the speci¿ed  
tyre pressure (value on the tyre pressure label). Follow the procedure and perform the  
initialization.  
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-146.  
The warning light Àashes when the system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
ABS wheel speed sensor  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Each tyre, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold  
and inÀated to the inÀation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the  
vehicle placard or tyre inÀation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of a different  
size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tyre inÀation pressure label, you  
should determine the proper tyre inÀation pressure for those tyres.)  
ꢀ
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tyre pressure  
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tyre pressure telltale when one or  
more of your tyres is signi¿cantly under-inÀated. Accordingly, when the low tyre  
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tyres as soon as possible,  
and inÀate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signi¿cantly under-inÀated tyre  
causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure. Under-inÀation also reduces  
fuel ef¿ciency and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping  
ability.  
ꢀ
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is the  
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure, even if under-inÀation has not  
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tyre pressure telltale.  
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate  
when the system is not operating properly.  
ꢀ
ꢀ
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tyre pressure telltale.  
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will Àash for approximately  
one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue  
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the  
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal  
low tyre pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,  
including the installation of replacement or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehicle that  
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction  
telltale after replacing one or more tyres or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the  
replacement or alternate tyres and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function  
properly.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a  
problem. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tyre deÀation or blow  
out.  
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When Driving  
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System  
NOTE  
Because this system detects slight changes in tyre conditions, the timing of the warning  
may be faster or slower in the following cases:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The size, manufacturer, or the type of tyres is different from the speci¿cation.  
The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tyre is different from the others, or the level of  
ꢀ ꢀ  
tyre wear is excessively different between them.  
A run-Àat tyre, studless tyre, snow tyre, or tyre chains are used.  
An emergency tyre is used (The tyre pressure monitoring system warning light may  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Àash and then continue illuminating).  
A tyre is repaired using the emergency Àat tyre repair kit.  
The tyre pressure is excessively higher than the speci¿ed pressure, or the tyre pressure  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
is suddenly lowered for some reason such as a tyre burst during driving.  
The vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including when the vehicle  
ꢀ ꢀ  
is stopped), or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes.  
The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road.  
Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
aggressive driving on a winding road.  
Load on the vehicle is applied to a tyre such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of  
ꢀ ꢀ  
the vehicle.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
System initialization has not been implemented with the speci¿ed tyre pressure.  
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When Driving  
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System  
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System  
Initialization  
CAUTION  
In the following cases, system  
initialization must be performed so that the  
system operates normally.  
If the system initialization is performed  
without adjusting the tyre pressure, the  
system cannot detect the normal tyre  
pressure and it may not illuminate the  
tyre pressure monitoring system warning  
light even if a tyre pressure is low, or  
it may illuminate the light even if the  
pressures are normal.  
Adjust the tyre pressure on all four  
tyres and initialize the system when  
the warning light is turned on. If the  
warning light turns on for a reason other  
than a Àat tyre, the tyre pressure of all  
four tyres may have decreased naturally.  
The system initialization will not be  
performed if the switch is pressed while  
the vehicle is being driven.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A tyre pressure is adjusted.  
Tyre rotation is performed.  
A tyre or wheel is replaced.  
The battery is replaced or completely  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
drained.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The tyre pressure monitoring system  
warning light is illuminated.  
Initialization method  
1. Park the car in a safe place and ¿rmly  
apply the parking brake.  
2. Let the tyres cool, then adjust the tyre  
pressure of all four (4) tyres to the  
speci¿ed pressure indicated on the tyre  
pressure label located on the driver's  
door frame (door open).  
Refer to Tyres on page 9-10.  
3. Switch the ignition ON.  
4. Press and hold the tyre pressure  
monitoring system set switch and  
verify that the tyre pressure monitoring  
system warning light in the instrument  
cluster Àashes twice and a beep sound  
is heard once.  
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When Driving  
Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
When Àashing  
Diesel Particulate Filter  
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend  
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
The diesel particulate ¿lter collects and  
removes most of the particulate matter  
(PM) in the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.  
PM collected by the diesel particulate  
¿lter is cleared during normal driving,  
however, PM may not be removed and the  
diesel particulate ¿lter indicator light may  
illuminate under the following conditions:  
CAUTION  
If the vehicle is continually driven as  
usual with the diesel particulate ¿lter  
indicator light illuminated, PM increases  
and the indicator light may start Àashing.  
If the diesel particulate ¿lter indicator  
light starts Àashing, have the vehicle  
inspected immediately at an expert  
repairer, we recommend an Authorised  
Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle is not  
inspected and continues to be driven, the  
engine may malfunction.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
If the vehicle is driven at 15 km/h (9  
mph) or less continuously.  
If the vehicle is repeatedly driven for a  
ꢀ ꢀ  
short period of time (10 minute or less)  
or driven while the engine is cold.  
If the vehicle is idled for a long time.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
NOTE  
NOTE  
The engine sound and exhaust gas smell  
may change when PM is being removed  
while driving.  
When the diesel particulate ¿lter  
indicator light Àashes, the engine  
output is restricted to protect the diesel  
particulate ¿lter.  
Diesel Particulate Filter Indicator Light  
When illuminated  
The particulate matter (PM) cannot be  
removed automatically and the amount of  
collected PM reaches a speci¿ed amount.  
After the engine has suf¿ciently warmed  
up (engine coolant temperature of 80 °C  
or more), depress the accelerator pedal and  
drive the vehicle at a speed of 20 km/h  
or more for about 15 to 20 minutes to  
eliminate the PM.  
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When Driving  
Rear View Monitor  
R e a r V i e w M o n i t o r *  
The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when reversing.  
WARNING  
Always drive carefully con¿rming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions  
by looking directly with your eyes:  
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it may cause an  
accident or a collision with an object. The rear view monitor is only a visual assist  
device when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen may be different from the  
actual conditions.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not use the rear view monitor under the following conditions: Using the rear view  
monitor under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in injury or  
vehicle damage or both.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Icy or snow-covered roads.  
Tyre chains or a temporary spare tyre is installed.  
The liftgate/boot lid is not fully closed.  
The vehicle is on a road incline.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the screen and  
may be dimmer than usual, which could cause dif¿culty in con¿rming the surrounding  
conditions of the vehicle. Always drive carefully con¿rming the safety of the rear and  
the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes.  
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Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may  
deviate.  
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Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof.  
The camera cover is made of plastic. Do not apply degreasing agents, organic solvents,  
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wax, or glass coating agents to the camera cover. If any are spilled on the cover, wipe  
off with a soft cloth immediately.  
Do not rub the camera cover forcefully with an abrasive or hard brush. The camera  
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cover or lens may be scratched which might affect the images.  
*Some models.  
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NOTE  
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If water, snow, or mud is stuck on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth. If it  
cannot be wiped off, use a mild detergent.  
If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear view  
monitor may not operate correctly.  
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When replacing the tyres, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised  
Mazda Repairer. Replacing the tyres could result in deviation of the guide lines which  
appear on the display.  
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If the vehicle's front, side, or rear has been involved in a collision, the alignment of  
the rear view parking camera (location, installation angle) may have deviated. Always  
consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the  
vehicle inspected.  
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If “No Video Signal Available” is indicated in the display, there could be a problem  
with the camera. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an  
Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
Rear View Parking Camera Location  
Saloon  
Hatchback  
Rear View Parking Camera  
Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display  
Shift the shift lever to R with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear view  
monitor display.  
NOTE  
When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to  
the previous display.  
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Rear View Monitor  
Displayable Range on the Screen  
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.  
(Screen display)  
Boot lid (saloon)/  
Bumper (hatchback)  
Bumper  
(Actual view)  
Object  
NOTE  
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The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.  
The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends  
cannot be displayed.  
The distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance  
because the rear view parking camera is equipped with a speci¿c lens.  
Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not  
install any optional parts that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating  
parts or parts made of reÀective material.  
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It may be dif¿cult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does  
not indicate a malfunction.  
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In darkened areas.  
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When the temperature around the lens is high/low.  
When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity.  
When foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.  
When the camera lens reÀects sunlight or headlight beams.  
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Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.  
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Rear View Monitor  
Viewing the Display  
Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as a  
reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the width of the parking  
space you are about to back into.  
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or garage.  
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b
a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)  
These guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle.  
b) Distance guide lines.  
These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured from the  
vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).  
The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in) for the red line and 100  
cm (39.3 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the centre point of each of the  
lines).  
CAUTION  
The guide lines on the screen are ¿xed lines. They are not synced to the driver's turning  
of the steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's rear and the  
surrounding area directly with your eyes while backing up.  
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Rear View Monitor  
Rear View Monitor Operation  
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on  
the traf¿c, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies  
depending on conditions, so con¿rm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and  
steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.  
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.  
NOTE  
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images  
(mirror images).  
1. Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.  
2. Con¿rming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.  
(Display condition)  
(Vehicle condition)  
3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing up slowly so that  
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left  
and right are roughly equal.  
4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to  
the left and right sides of the parking space.  
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Rear View Monitor  
5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the  
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle  
in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the  
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)  
(Display condition)  
(Vehicle condition)  
6. When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to  
the previous display.  
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Rear View Monitor  
NOTE  
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below,  
and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle  
and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.  
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In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen, the back end and  
distance guide lines may appear aligned in the monitor, but they may not actually be  
aligned on the ground.  
When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, the  
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division line and the vehicle width guide line appear aligned in the monitor, but they  
may not actually be aligned on the ground.  
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Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image  
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in  
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause  
a variance in distance perspective.  
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load  
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the  
actual distance.  
Object  
Variance  
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Rear View Monitor  
When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle  
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the  
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.  
Appears  
Appears  
farther than  
closer than  
actual  
actual  
distance  
distance  
Object on screen  
Object at actual position  
Object on screen  
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.  
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.  
Object at actual  
position  
Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear  
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a Àat surface, the distance to the  
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
A
A
B
C
C B  
(Actual distance) B>C=A  
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C  
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Rear View Monitor  
Picture Quality Adjustment  
WARNING  
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped:  
Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle.  
Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast,  
colour, and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention  
from the vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.  
Picture quality adjustment can be done while the shift lever is in reverse (R).  
There are four settings which can be adjusted including, brightness, contrast, tint, and  
colour. When adjusting, pay suf¿cient attention to the vehicle surroundings.  
1. Select the icon on the screen to display the tabs.  
2. Select the desired tab item.  
3. Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and colour using the slider.  
If you need to reset, press the reset button.  
4. Select the icon on the screen to close the tab.  
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Parking Sensor System  
Parking Sensor System*  
The parking sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle  
while parking the vehicle in a garage or during parallel parking when the shift lever (manual  
transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is in reverse (R). The system is equipped  
with an assist device to notify the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the  
surrounding obstruction using a beep sound.  
Saloon  
Rear sensor  
Hatchback  
Rear sensor  
Rear corner sensor  
Rear corner sensor  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the parking sensor system and be sure to con¿rm the safety  
around your vehicle visually when driving.  
This system can assist the driver in operating the vehicle in the backward directions  
while parking. The detection ranges of the sensors are limited, therefore, driving the  
vehicle while relying only on the system may cause an accident. Always con¿rm the  
safety around your vehicle visually when driving.  
*Some models.  
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NOTE  
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Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may affect  
the system operation.  
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Depending on the type of obstruction and the surrounding conditions, the detection  
range of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect obstructions.  
The system may not operate normally under the following conditions:  
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Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when  
removed).  
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The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).  
The sensor is covered by a hand.  
The sensor is excessively shocked.  
The vehicle is excessively tilted.  
Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.  
The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, or grass covered roads.  
Anything which generates ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as another vehicle's  
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horn, the engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle,  
or another vehicle's sensors.  
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.  
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A commercially-available wing pole or an aerial for a radio transmitter is installed to  
the vehicle.  
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The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone.  
An obstruction is too close to the sensor.  
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Obstructions under the bumper may not be detected. Obstructions that are lower than  
the bumper or thin which may have been initially detected but are no longer detected  
as the vehicle approaches more closely.  
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:  
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Thin objects such as wire or rope  
Things which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snow  
Angular shaped objects  
Very tall objects, and those which are wide at the top  
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Small, short objects  
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Always have the system inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised  
Mazda Repairer if any shock is applied to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the  
sensors are deviated, they cannot detect obstructions.  
The system may have a malfunction if the beep does not operate. Consult an expert  
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repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
The beeper which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient  
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temperature is extremely cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area.  
Remove any foreign material from the sensor area.  
When installing a trailer hitch, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an  
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Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
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Parking Sensor System  
Sensor Detection Range  
The sensors detect obstructions within the following range.  
Rear corner sensor detection range  
A: About 50 cm (About 19 in)  
B: About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)  
A
Rear sensor detection range  
B
Park Assist Sensor System Operation  
When the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever  
(automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R), the beep sound activates and the system is  
enabled for use.  
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Parking Sensor System  
Parking Sensor Warning Beep  
The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.  
Rear Sensor  
Distance detection area  
Distance between vehicle and obstruction  
Beeper sound*1  
Approx. 150 cm—60 cm (59.0—23.0 in)  
Farthest distance  
Slow intermittent sound  
Approx. 60—45 cm (23—17 in)  
Approx. 45—35 cm (17—13 in)  
Within approx. 35 cm (13 in)  
Far distance  
Middle distance  
Close distance  
Medium intermittent sound  
Fast intermittent sound  
Continuous sound  
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.  
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Parking Sensor System  
Rear Corner Sensor  
Distance detection area  
Distance between vehicle and obstruction  
Beeper sound*1  
Approx. 50—38 cm (19—14 in)  
Far distance  
Medium intermittent sound  
Approx. 38—25 cm (14.0—9.8 in)  
Middle distance  
Close distance  
Fast intermittent sound  
Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)  
Continuous sound  
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.  
NOTE  
If an obstruction is detected in a zone for 6 seconds or more, the beep sound is stopped  
(except for the close-distance zone). If the same obstruction is detected in another zone,  
the corresponding beep sound is heard.  
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Parking Sensor System  
When Warning Beep is Activated  
The system noti¿es the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound.  
Beep  
How to check  
The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert  
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.  
The beep sound is not heard.  
When the engine switch is  
turned ON or if the parking  
sensor detects a problem while  
driving, the intermittent sound  
of the buzzer is heard 1—4  
times.*1  
Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not  
recover, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an  
Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
*1 The number of times the buzzer activates changes depending on the malfunction location.  
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