2010-2013 Mazda 3 4 Door Driving Your Mazda User Manual
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Driving Your Mazda  
5
Explanation of instruments and controls.  
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2  
Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2  
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4  
Turning Off the Engine ............................................................. 5-5  
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5  
Manual Transaxle Operation ................................................... 5-10  
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-13  
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-20  
Cruise Controlí ...................................................................... 5-21  
Traction Control System (TCS)í ........................................... 5-26  
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)í ........................................ 5-27  
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí ......................................... 5-30  
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-36  
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-36  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-41  
Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-41  
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-56  
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-58  
Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-58  
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-62  
Fog Lightsí ............................................................................ 5-63  
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-64  
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) ............................. 5-68  
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-68  
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-69  
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-70  
íSome models.  
5-1  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
Automatic transaxle  
Ignition Switch  
To turn the key from the ACC to the  
LOCK position, the shift lever must be in  
the P position.  
With advanced key  
Refer to “Starting the engine (page 3-11)”  
for information on how to use the ignition  
switch.  
qIgnition Switch Positions  
(Without Advanced Key)  
Shift lever  
engaged in P  
(park)  
LOCKí  
The steering wheel locks to protect  
against theft. Only in this position can the  
key be removed.  
Manual transaxle  
To turn the key from the ACC to the  
LOCK position, push the button when the  
key is at the ACC position, then turn the  
key to the LOCK position.  
Button  
Push the  
button  
5-2  
íSome models.  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
ON  
WARNING  
This is the normal running position after  
the engine is started. Some indicator  
lights/warning lights should be inspected  
before the engine is started (page 5-41).  
Remove the key only when the vehicle  
is parked:  
Removing the key from the ignition  
switch while the vehicle is moving is  
dangerous. Removing the key allows  
the steering wheel to lock. You will  
lose steering control and a serious  
accident could occur.  
NOTE  
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON  
position, the sound of the fuel pump motor  
operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This  
does not indicate an abnormality.  
Before leaving the driver's seat, always  
switch the ignition off, set the parking  
brake, and make sure the shift lever is  
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear  
or R (manual transaxle):  
NOTE  
(With headlight auto-leveling)  
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON  
position, the sound of the headlight leveling  
motors operating at the front of the engine  
compartment can be heard. This does not  
indicate an abnormality.  
Leaving the driver's seat without  
switching off the ignition, setting the  
parking brake, and shifting the shift  
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.  
START  
The engine is started in this position. It  
will crank until you release the key. It  
then returns to the ON position.  
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.  
qIgnition Key Reminder  
If the ignition is switched to off (LOCK)  
or ACC with the key inserted, a  
continuous beep sound will be heard  
when the driver's door is opened.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering  
wheel from side to side.  
A personalized function is available to change  
the sound volume for the ignition key reminder.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
Leaving the key in any position but LOCK  
position also disables some of the security  
features and may run the battery down.  
ACC (Accessory)  
The steering wheel unlocks and some  
electrical accessories will operate.  
5-3  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
Starting the Engine  
CAUTION  
Do not try the starter for more than  
10 seconds at a time. If the engine  
stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds  
before trying again. Otherwise, you  
may damage the starter and drain  
the battery.  
With advanced key  
Refer to “Starting the engine (page 3-11)”  
for information on how to start the engine.  
NOTE  
Engine-starting is controlled by the spark  
ignition system.  
This system meets all Canadian Interference-  
Causing Equipment Standard requirements  
regulating the impulse electrical field strength  
of radio noise.  
6. After starting the engine, let it idle for  
about 10 seconds.  
NOTE  
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In extremely cold weather or after the  
vehicle has not been driven in several days,  
let the engine warm up without operating  
the accelerator.  
1. Occupants should fasten their seat  
belts.  
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.  
3. Depress the brake pedal.  
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Whether the engine is cold or warm, it  
should be started without use of the  
accelerator.  
4. (Manual transaxle)  
Depress the clutch pedal all the way  
and shift into neutral.  
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If the engine does not start the first time,  
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under  
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does  
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-17).  
Keep the clutch pedal depressed while  
cranking the engine.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must  
restart the engine while the vehicle is  
moving, shift into neutral (N).  
NOTE  
(Manual transaxle)  
The starter will not operate unless the clutch is  
depressed sufficiently.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
The starter will not operate if the shift lever is  
not in P or N.  
5. Turn the ignition switch to the START  
position and hold (up to 10 seconds at  
a time) until the engine starts.  
5-4  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
Turning Off the Engine  
Brake System  
1. Stop the vehicle completely.  
qFoot Brake  
2. (Manual transaxle)  
Shift into neutral.  
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes  
that adjust automatically through normal  
use.  
(Automatic transaxle)  
Shift the shift lever to the P position.  
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.  
3. (Without Advanced Keyless Entry &  
Push Button Start System)  
Turn the ignition switch from the ON  
position to the LOCK position.  
(With Advanced Keyless Entry &  
Push Button Start System)  
Press the push button start to turn off  
the engine.  
CAUTION  
When leaving the vehicle, make sure  
the ignition is switched OFF.  
NOTE  
The electrical fan in the engine compartment  
could turn on for a few minutes after the  
ignition is switched from the ON to the OFF,  
whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool the  
engine compartment quickly.  
5-5  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
qParking Brake  
WARNING  
Do not coast with the engine stalled or  
turned off, find 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.  
WARNING  
Before leaving the driver's seat, always  
switch the ignition off, set the parking  
brake, and make sure the shift lever is  
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear  
or R (manual transaxle):  
Leaving the driver's seat without  
switching off the ignition, setting the  
parking brake, and shifting the shift  
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.  
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.  
Shift to a lower gear when going down  
steep hills:  
Driving with your foot continuously  
on the brake pedal or steadily  
applying the brakes for long  
distances is dangerous. This causes  
overheated brakes, resulting in  
longer stopping distances or even  
total brake failure. This could cause  
loss of vehicle control and a serious  
accident. Avoid continuous  
application of the brakes.  
Dry brakes that have become wet by  
driving very slowly and applying the  
brakes lightly until brake performance  
is normal:  
CAUTION  
Driving with the parking brake on  
will cause excessive wear of the brake  
linings or pads.  
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.  
NOTE  
For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving  
(page 4-9) regarding parking brake use.  
5-6  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
Setting the parking brake  
qBrake System Warning Light  
Depress the brake pedal and then firmly  
pull the parking brake lever fully upwards  
with sufficient force to hold the vehicle in  
a stationary position.  
This warning has the following functions:  
Parking brake warning  
The light illuminates when the parking  
brake is applied with the ignition switched  
to START or ON. It turns off when the  
parking brake is fully released.  
Low brake fluid level warning  
If the light stays on after the parking brake  
is fully released, you may have a brake  
problem.  
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.  
Drive to the side of the road and park off  
the right-of-way.  
You may notice that the pedal is harder to  
depress or that it may go closer to the  
floor. In either case, it will take longer to  
stop the vehicle.  
1. With the engine stopped, open the  
hood and check the brake fluid level  
immediately, and then add fluid if  
required (page 8-23).  
2. After adding fluid, check the light  
again.  
If the warning light remains on, or if the  
brakes do not operate properly, do not  
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Even if the light turns off have your brake  
system inspected as soon as possible by  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
5-7  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
NOTE  
WARNING  
Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an  
indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the  
brake light is no longer illuminated.  
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 tire  
friction and road contact because of  
water on the road surface). You can  
still have an accident.  
WARNING  
Do not drive with the brake system  
warning light illuminated. Contact an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the  
brakes inspected as soon as possible:  
Driving with the brake system  
warning light illuminated is  
NOTE  
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dangerous. It indicates that your  
brakes may not work at all or that  
they could completely fail at any  
time. If this light remains  
illuminated, after checking that the  
parking brake is fully released, have  
the brakes inspected immediately.  
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 tires will build up a  
wedge of surface layer when the wheels  
skid.  
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qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS)  
The sound of the ABS operating may be  
heard when starting the engine or  
The ABS control unit continuously  
monitors the speed of each wheel. If one  
is about to lock up, the ABS responds by  
automatically releasing and reapplying  
that wheel's brake.  
immediately after starting the vehicle.  
However, it does not indicate a malfunction.  
qABS Warning Light  
The driver will feel a slight vibration in  
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering  
noise from the brake system. This is  
normal when the ABS operates. Continue  
to depress the brake pedal without  
pumping the brakes.  
The warning light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
5-8  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
If the ABS warning light stays on while  
you're driving, the ABS control unit has  
detected a system malfunction. If this  
occurs, your brakes will function normally  
as if the vehicle had no ABS.  
WARNING  
Do not drive with both the ABS warning  
light and brake warning light  
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have  
the brakes inspected as soon as  
possible:  
Should this happen, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
NOTE  
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Driving when the brake system  
warning light and ABS warning light  
are illuminated simultaneously is  
dangerous.  
When both lights are illuminated, the  
rear wheels could lock more quickly  
in an emergency stop than under  
normal circumstances.  
When the engine is jump-started to charge  
the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS  
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs,  
it is the result of the weak battery and does  
not indicate an ABS malfunction.  
Recharge the battery.  
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(With DSC vehicles)  
The brake assist system does not operate  
while the ABS warning light is illuminated.  
qBrake Assist  
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.  
qElectronic Brake Force  
Distribution System Warning  
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or  
depressed more quickly, the brakes apply  
more firmly.  
If the electronic brake force distribution  
control unit determines that some  
components are operating incorrectly, the  
control unit may illuminate the brake  
system warning light and the ABS  
warning light on simultaneously. The  
problem is likely to be the electronic  
brake force distribution system.  
5-9  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
NOTE  
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Manual Transaxle Operation  
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or  
depressed more quickly, the pedal will feel  
softer but the brakes will apply more firmly.  
This is a normal effect of the brake assist  
operation and does not indicate an  
abnormality.  
qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern  
5-speed transaxle  
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(Without DSC vehicles)  
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or  
depressed more quickly, a clicking noise  
from the brake booster may be heard. This  
is a normal effect of the brake assist and  
does not indicate an abnormality.  
Neutral position  
6-speed transaxle  
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(With DSC vehicles)  
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 an abnormality.  
Neutral position  
The vehicle is equipped with either a 5-  
speed or 6-speed manual transaxle. The  
shift pattern for each is shown above.  
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The brake assist equipment does not  
supersede the functionality of the vehicle's  
main braking system.  
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down  
while shifting; then release it slowly.  
(5-speed transaxle)  
A safety feature prevents accidental  
shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift  
lever must be put in neutral before being  
shifted to R.  
5-10  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
(6-speed transaxle)  
CAUTION  
Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are  
equipped with a device to prevent shifting  
to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift  
lever downward and shift to R.  
Ø 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.  
Ø Do not apply any excessive lateral  
force to the gear 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.  
Ø 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.  
WARNING  
Do not use sudden engine braking on  
slippery road surfaces or at high  
speeds:  
NOTE  
If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into  
neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try  
again.  
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 tire speed  
could cause the tires to skid. This  
could lead to loss of vehicle control  
and an accident.  
qRecommendations for Shifting  
Upshifting  
For normal acceleration, we recommend  
these shift points.  
5-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.  
Gear  
1 to 2  
2 to 3  
3 to 4  
4 to 5  
Vehicle speed  
21 km/h (13 mph)  
39 km/h (24 mph)  
55 km/h (34 mph)  
78 km/h (49 mph)  
5-11  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
6-speed transaxle  
Vehicle speed  
2.3-liter  
Gear  
turbocharged  
engine  
2.5-liter engine  
1 to 2  
2 to 3  
3 to 4  
4 to 5  
5 to 6  
24 km/h (15 mph) 24 km/h (15 mph)  
40 km/h (25 mph) 43 km/h (27 mph)  
65 km/h (40 mph) 56 km/h (35 mph)  
73 km/h (45 mph) 72 km/h (45 mph)  
81 km/h (50 mph) 90 km/h (56 mph)  
For cruising  
5-speed transaxle  
Gear  
1 to 2  
2 to 3  
3 to 4  
4 to 5  
Vehicle speed  
18 km/h (11 mph)  
29 km/h (18 mph)  
47 km/h (29 mph)  
68 km/h (42 mph)  
6-speed transaxle  
Vehicle speed  
2.3-liter  
turbocharged  
engine  
Gear  
2.5-liter engine  
1 to 2  
2 to 3  
3 to 4  
4 to 5  
5 to 6  
24 km/h (15 mph) 16 km/h (10 mph)  
40 km/h (25 mph) 32 km/h (20 mph)  
65 km/h (40 mph) 48 km/h (30 mph)  
73 km/h (45 mph) 60 km/h (37 mph)  
81 km/h (50 mph) 71 km/h (44 mph)  
Downshifting  
When you must slow down in heavy  
traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift  
before the engine starts to overwork. This  
reduces the chance of stalling and gives  
better acceleration when you need more  
speed.  
On a steep downgrade, downshifting  
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs  
brake life.  
5-12  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
Automatic Transaxle Controls  
Various Lockouts:  
Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition  
must be switched to ACC or ON).  
Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.  
NOTE  
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle giving 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, confirm you have not accidentally slipped into manual shift mode (page 5-16).  
5-13  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
qTransaxle Ranges  
WARNING  
The shift lever must be in P or N to  
operate the starter.  
If the engine is running faster than idle,  
do not shift from N or P into a driving  
gear:  
P (Park)  
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.  
P locks the transaxle and prevents the  
front wheels from rotating.  
WARNING  
Always set the shift lever to P and set  
the parking brake:  
Do not shift into N when driving the  
vehicle:  
Only setting the shift 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.  
Shifting into N while driving is  
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be  
applied when decelerating which  
could lead to an accident or serious  
injury.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Ø Shifting into P, N or R while the  
vehicle is moving can damage  
your transaxle.  
Ø Shifting into a driving gear or  
reverse when the engine is running  
faster than idle can damage the  
transaxle.  
Do not shift into N when driving the  
vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle  
damage.  
NOTE  
Apply the parking brake or depress the brake  
pedal before moving the shift lever from N to  
prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.  
R (Reverse)  
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 4-9).  
D (Drive)  
D is the normal driving position. From a  
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift  
through a 5-gear sequence.  
M (Manual)  
N (Neutral)  
M is the manual shift mode position.  
Gears can be shifted up or down by  
operating the shift lever.  
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.  
Refer to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-16).  
5-14  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
NOTE  
qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS)  
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When the ignition is switched off (LOCK),  
the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.  
To be sure the vehicle is in park, the  
ignition key cannot be removed unless the  
shift lever is in P.  
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)  
automatically controls the transaxle shift  
points to best suit the road conditions and  
driver input. This optimizes engine  
performance and improves driving  
comfort. When cornering the vehicle,  
AAS mode will hold the transaxle in the  
gear the vehicle was in before entering the  
curve, allowing the vehicle to be  
accelerated from the same gear after  
exiting the curve.  
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(With Advanced Key)  
The ignition cannot be switched from ACC  
to off (LOCK) when the shift lever is not in  
P.  
qShift-Lock Override  
If the driver accelerates rapidly, or  
accelerates and decelerates rapidly by  
operating the accelerator and brake pedal  
for a certain period of time while the  
selector lever is in the D position, AAS  
mode could activate. When this occurs,  
AAS mode will maintain the transaxle in  
the optimum gear and the driver may  
sense that the transaxle is not shifting,  
however this does not indicate an  
abnormality.  
If the shift lever will not move from P  
using the proper shift procedure, continue  
to hold down the pedal.  
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover  
using a cloth-wrapped flat head  
screwdriver.  
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.  
qShift-Lock System  
Cover  
The shift-lock system prevents shifting  
out of P unless the brake pedal is  
depressed.  
To shift from P:  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Start the engine.  
3. Move the shift lever.  
4. Take the vehicle to an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer to have the system  
checked.  
3. Move the shift lever.  
5-15  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
Gear position indicator  
qManual Shift Mode  
The numeral for the selected gear  
illuminates.  
This mode gives you the feel of driving a  
manual transaxle vehicle by operating the  
shift lever and allows you to control  
engine rpm and torque to the front wheels  
much like a manual transaxle when more  
control is desired.  
Shift position indicator  
To change to manual shift mode, shift the  
lever from D to M.  
NOTE  
Changing to manual shift mode while driving  
will not damage the transaxle.  
D range/gear position indicator  
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If the gears cannot be shifted down when  
driving at higher speeds, the gear position  
indicator will flash twice to signal that the  
gears cannot be shifted down (to protect the  
transaxle).  
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If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF)  
temperature becomes too high, there is the  
possibility that the transaxle will switch to  
automatic shift mode, canceling manual  
shift mode and turning off the gear position  
indicator illumination. This is a normal  
function to protect the AT. After the ATF  
temperature has decreased, the gear  
position indicator illumination turns back  
on and driving in manual shift mode is  
restored.  
To return to automatic shift mode, shift  
the lever from M to D.  
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If you change to manual shift mode when  
the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to  
M1.  
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If you change to manual shift mode without  
depressing the accelerator pedal when  
driving in D range, 5th gear, the gear will  
shift to M4.  
Indicators  
Shift position indicator  
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift  
position indicator in the instrument panel  
illuminates.  
5-16  
Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
Shifting  
Manually Shifting down  
(M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1)  
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift  
lever forward ( ) once.  
Manually Shifting up  
(M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5)  
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift  
lever back ( ) once.  
WARNING  
NOTE  
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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 tire speed  
could cause the tires to skid. This  
could lead to loss of vehicle control  
and an accident.  
When driving slowly, the gears may not  
shift up depending on vehicle speed.  
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In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up  
automatically. Do not run the engine with  
the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. If  
the tachometer needle enters the RED  
ZONE, you may feel engine-braking  
because the fuel delivery will be stopped to  
protect the engine. However, this does not  
indicate an abnormality.  
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NOTE  
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When depressing the accelerator fully, the  
When driving at high speeds, the gear may  
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,  
depending on vehicle speed.  
not shift down depending on vehicle speed.  
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During deceleration, the gear may  
automatically shift down depending on  
vehicle speed.  
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When depressing the accelerator fully, the  
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,  
depending on vehicle speed.  
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Starting and Driving  
Second gear fixed mode  
NOTE  
Regarding the vehicle speed at the highest  
gear indicated above, achieving this speed  
may not actually be possible depending on  
various driving conditions such as the wind,  
upslope, and road surface.  
When the shift lever is tapped back (  
)
while the vehicle is stopped or driven at  
about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less, the  
transaxle is set in the second gear fixed  
mode. The gear is fixed in second while in  
this mode for easier starting and driving  
on slippery roads. If the shift lever is  
tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in  
the second gear fixed mode, the mode will  
be canceled.  
During deceleration, the gears shift down  
automatically when speed is reduced to  
the following:  
Gear  
Vehicle speed  
M5 or M4 → M3 31 km/h (19 mph)  
M3 or M2 → M1 10 km/h (6 mph)  
Shifting specification  
Shifting up  
NOTE  
If the vehicle speed is lower than the  
speed specified for each gear, the gear  
cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.  
The gear does not shift down to M1  
automatically while in the second gear fixed  
mode.  
Vehicle speed  
If the vehicle is kicked down at the  
following speeds or lower, the gears shift  
down automatically:  
Gear  
2.0-liter engine  
model  
2.5-liter engine  
model  
You can shift up to M2 whether the  
vehicle is stopped or moving.  
M1 → M2  
M2 → M3  
Vehicle speed  
Gear  
20.5 km/h  
(12.8 mph)  
20.5 km/h  
(12.8 mph)  
2.0-liter engine  
model  
2.5-liter engine  
model  
M3 → M4  
M4 → M5  
199 km/h  
(123 mph)  
183 km/h  
(113 mph)  
M5 → M4  
37 km/h (23 mph) 34 km/h (22 mph)  
M4 → M3 146 km/h (90 mph) 126 km/h (78 mph)  
M3 → M2 54 km/h (33 mph) 51 km/h (31 mph)  
Shifting down  
If the vehicle speed is higher than the  
speed specified for each gear, the gear  
cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to  
protect the transaxle.  
Recommendations for shifting  
Upshifting  
For normal acceleration and cruising, we  
recommend these shift points.  
Vehicle speed  
Gear  
2.0-liter engine  
model  
2.5-liter engine  
model  
Gear  
M1 to M2  
Vehicle speed  
24 km/h (15 mph)  
213 km/h  
(132 mph)  
196 km/h  
(121 mph)  
M5 → M4  
M2 to M3  
M3 to M4  
M4 to M5  
40 km/h (25 mph)  
65 km/h (40 mph)  
73 km/h (45 mph)  
M4 → M3 153 km/h (95 mph) 135 km/h (83 mph)  
M3 → M2 100 km/h (62 mph) 90 km/h (55 mph)  
M2 → M1 40 km/h (24 mph) 37 km/h (22 mph)  
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Starting and Driving  
Downshifting  
Descending steep grades  
When you must slow down in heavy  
traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift  
before the engine starts to overwork. This  
gives better acceleration when you need  
more speed.  
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.  
On a steep downgrade, downshifting  
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs  
brake life.  
qDriving Tips  
WARNING  
Do not allow the vehicle to move in  
reverse on an up-slope while the  
selector lever is in a forward gear  
position, or move forward on a down-  
slope while the selector lever is in the  
reverse position.  
Otherwise, the engine will stop,  
causing the loss of the power brake  
and power steering functions, and  
make it difficult to control the vehicle  
which could result in an accident.  
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.  
Climbing steep grades from a stop  
To climb a steep grade from a stopped  
position:  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the  
load weight and grade steepness.  
3. Release the brake pedal while  
gradually accelerating.  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
If the light remains illuminated after the  
engine is started, or illuminates while  
driving, turn off the engine after parking  
in a safe place, and then start the engine  
again.  
If the light does not illuminate after  
restarting the engine, this indicates that  
the power steering is restored and normal  
steering is possible.  
Power Steering  
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, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
If the light remains illuminated, the power  
steering is still inoperable. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
CAUTION  
NOTE  
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The power steering system is inoperable  
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.  
when the power steering malfunction  
indicator light illuminates. Steering is  
possible, but requires more physical effort.  
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Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left  
and right while the vehicle is stopped or  
moving extremely slowly will cause the  
power steering system to go into protective  
mode which will make the steering feel  
heavy, but this does not indicate a  
qPower Steering Malfunction  
Indicator Light  
malfunction. If this occurs, park the vehicle  
safely and wait a few minutes for the system  
to return to normal.  
This indicator light illuminates when the  
ignition is switched ON, and turns off  
when the engine is started.  
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Starting and Driving  
qActivation/Deactivation  
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Cruise Control  
To activate the system, press the ON  
switch.  
With cruise control, you can set and  
automatically maintain any speed of more  
than about 32 km/h (20 mph).  
To deactivate the system, press the OFF  
switch.  
(Type A)  
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.  
Ø Hilly terrain  
Ø Steep inclines  
Ø Heavy or unsteady traffic  
Ø Slippery or winding roads  
Ø Similar restrictions that require  
inconsistent speed  
(Type B)  
qCruise Main Indicator Light  
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator  
Light (Green)  
The indicator light has two colors.  
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)  
The indicator light illuminates amber  
when the ON switch is pressed and the  
cruise control system is activated.  
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)  
The indicator light illuminates green when  
a cruising speed has been set.  
íSome models.  
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NOTE  
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WARNING  
Release the cruise control switch at the  
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  
desired speed, otherwise the speed will  
continue increasing while the switch is  
pressed up, and continue decreasing while  
it is pressed down (except when the  
accelerator pedal is depressed).  
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.  
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On a steep grade, the vehicle may  
momentarily slow down while ascending,  
or speed up while descending.  
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Cruise control will turn off if vehicle speed  
drops below 27 km/h (17 mph) when cruise  
is activated, such as when climbing a steep  
grade.  
qTo Set Speed  
Type A  
Type B  
1. Activate the cruise control system by  
pressing the ON switch.  
1. Activate the cruise control system by  
pressing the CRUISE ON switch.  
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which  
must be more than 32 km/h (20 mph).  
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which  
must be more than 32 km/h (20 mph).  
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the  
cruise control SET /SET - switch up  
or down at the desired speed. The  
cruise control is set at the moment the  
cruise control SET /SET - switch is  
pressed up or down. Release the  
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the  
SET  
speed. The cruise control is set at the  
moment the SET or SET - switch is  
or SET - switch at the desired  
pressed. Release the accelerator pedal  
simultaneously.  
accelerator pedal simultaneously.  
Cruise control  
switch  
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NOTE  
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Your vehicle has a tap-up feature that  
allows you to increase your current speed  
in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a  
momentary tap of the cruise control SET  
switch. Multiple taps will increase  
your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for  
each tap.  
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).  
Type B  
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On a steep grade, the vehicle may  
momentarily slow down while ascending,  
or speed up while descending.  
Press the SET switch and hold it. Your  
vehicle will accelerate.  
Release the switch at the speed you want.  
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Cruise control will turn off if vehicle speed  
drops below 27 km/h (17 mph) when cruise  
is activated, such as when climbing a steep  
grade.  
qTo Increase Cruising Speed  
Follow either of these procedures.  
To increase speed using cruise control  
switch  
Type A  
Press up the cruise control SET  
switch  
and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.  
Release the switch at the speed you want.  
Your vehicle has a tap-up feature that  
allows you to increase your current speed  
in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a  
momentary tap of the SET  
switch.  
Multiple taps will increase your vehicle  
speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap.  
Cruise control  
switch  
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Starting and Driving  
To increase speed using accelerator  
pedal  
NOTE  
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.  
Type A  
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate  
to the desired speed.  
Press down or press up on the cruise  
control SET /SET - switch and release  
it immediately.  
qTo Decrease Cruising Speed  
Type A  
Press down the cruise control SET -  
switch and hold it. The vehicle will  
gradually slow.  
Release the switch at the speed you want.  
Cruise control  
switch  
Cruise control  
switch  
NOTE  
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.  
Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that  
allows you to decrease your current speed  
in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a  
momentary tap of the cruise control SET -  
switch. Multiple taps will decrease your  
vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each  
tap.  
Type B  
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate  
to the desired speed. Press the SET  
SET - switch and release it immediately.  
or  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
Type B  
(Type A)  
Press the SET - switch and hold it. The  
vehicle will gradually slow.  
Release the switch at the speed you want.  
(Type B)  
Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that  
allows you to decrease your current speed  
in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a  
momentary tap of the SET- switch.  
Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle  
speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap.  
qTo Resume Cruising Speed at  
More Than 32 km/h (20 mph)  
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 RES switch is pressed.  
If vehicle speed is below 32 km/h (20  
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 32  
km/h (20 mph) or more and press the RES  
switch.  
qTo Cancel  
To cancel the system, use one of these  
methods:  
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Press the OFF switch.  
Slightly depress the brake pedal.  
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Depress the clutch pedal (Manual  
transaxle only).  
Press the CANCEL switch.  
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(Type A)  
Traction Control System  
(TCS)í  
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.  
This means that on a slick surface, the  
engine adjusts automatically to provide  
optimum power to the drive wheels  
without causing them to spin and lose  
traction.  
(Type B)  
WARNING  
Do not rely on the traction control  
system 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 tire friction and road  
contact because of water on the road  
surface). You can still have an  
accident.  
The system turns off when the ignition is  
off.  
NOTE  
Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9  
mph) below the preset speed (such as may  
happen when climbing a long, steep grade).  
Use snow tires or tire 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.  
NOTE  
To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch  
(page 5-28).  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
qTCS/DSC Indicator Light  
Dynamic Stability Control  
(DSC)í  
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 maneuvering,  
enhancing vehicle safety.  
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 flashes.  
Refer to ABS (page 5-8) and TCS (page  
5-26).  
If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may  
have a malfunction and they may not  
operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
DSC operation is possible at speeds  
greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).  
WARNING  
NOTE  
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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 tire friction and road  
contact because of water on the road  
surface). You can still have an  
accident.  
In addition to the indicator light flashing, a  
slight lugging sound will come from the  
engine. This indicates that the TCS is  
operating properly.  
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On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it  
will be impossible to achieve high rpm  
when the TCS is on.  
íSome models.  
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Starting and Driving  
qDSC OFF Indicator Light  
CAUTION  
Ø The DSC may not operate correctly  
unless the following are observed:  
Ø
Use tires of the correct size  
specified for your Mazda on all  
four wheels.  
Ø
Use tires of the same  
manufacturer, brand and tread  
pattern on all four wheels.  
Do not mix worn tires.  
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 (page 5-28).  
Ø
Ø The DSC may not operate correctly  
when tire chains are used or a  
temporary spare tire is installed  
because the tire diameter changes.  
If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is  
not switched off, take your vehicle to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic  
stability control may have a malfunction.  
NOTE  
After switching the ignition ON, a clicking  
sound may be heard behind the dashboard.  
This sound is the result of the DSC system self-  
check operation and does not indicate an  
abnormality.  
qDSC OFF Switch  
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the  
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light  
will illuminate.  
qTCS/DSC Indicator Light  
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 flashes.  
If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may  
have a malfunction and they may not  
operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/  
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator  
light will go out.  
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Starting and Driving  
NOTE  
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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 difficult.  
When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.  
If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is  
turned off, it automatically activates when  
the ignition is switched on.  
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Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide the  
best stability.  
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Starting and Driving  
í
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire.  
If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the  
warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.  
The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel send tire pressure data by radio signal to  
the receiver unit in the vehicle.  
Tire pressure sensors  
NOTE  
When the ambient temperature is low due to seasonal changes, tire temperatures are also lower.  
When the tire temperature decreases, the air pressure decreases as well. The TPMS warning light  
may illuminate more frequently. Visually inspect the tires daily before driving, and check tire  
pressures monthly with a tire pressure gauge. When checking tire pressures, use of a digital tire  
pressure gauge is recommended.  
TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condition of all four tires  
regularly.  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Starting and Driving  
CAUTION  
Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold  
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer  
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a  
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation  
pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those  
tires.)  
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure  
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one  
or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire  
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as  
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-  
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation  
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's  
handling and stopping ability.  
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it  
is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-  
inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire  
pressure telltale.  
Ø 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 tire pressure telltale.  
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash 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 tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a  
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or  
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always  
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on  
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow  
the TPMS to continue to function properly.  
Ø 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 tire deflation or  
blow out.  
NOTE  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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Starting and Driving  
qTire Pressure Monitoring System  
Warning Light  
WARNING  
If the tire pressure monitoring system  
warning light illuminates or flashes, or  
the tire pressure warning beep sound is  
heard, decrease vehicle speed  
immediately and avoid sudden  
maneuvering and braking:  
If the tire pressure monitoring system  
warning light illuminates or flashes,  
or the tire pressure warning beep  
sound is heard, it is dangerous to  
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or  
perform sudden maneuvering or  
braking. Vehicle drivability could  
worsen and result in an accident.  
To determine if you have a slow leak  
or a flat, pull over to a safe position  
where you can check the visual  
condition of the tire and determine if  
you have enough air to proceed to a  
place where air may be added and  
the system monitored again by an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire  
repair station.  
This warning light illuminates for a few  
seconds when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
Thereafter, the warning light illuminates  
and a beep is heard when tire pressure is  
too low in one or more tires, and flashes  
when there is a system malfunction.  
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:  
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is  
dangerous, even if you know why it is  
illuminated. Have the problem taken  
care of as soon as possible before it  
develops into a more serious  
situation that could lead to tire  
failure and a dangerous accident.  
Warning light illuminates/Warning  
beep sounds  
When the warning light illuminates, and  
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3  
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or  
more tires.  
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Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire  
pressure. Refer to the specification charts  
(page 10-9).  
NOTE  
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Perform tire pressure adjustment when the  
tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary  
according to the tire temperature, therefore  
let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive  
it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting  
the tire pressures. When pressure is  
CAUTION  
When replacing/repairing the tires or  
wheels or both, have the work done  
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or  
the tire pressure sensors may be  
damaged.  
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation  
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may  
turn on after the tires cool and pressure  
drops below specification.  
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,  
resulting from the tire air pressure dropping  
due to cold ambient temperature, may turn  
off if the ambient temperature rises. In this  
case, it will also be necessary to adjust the  
tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning  
light illuminates due to a drop in tire air  
pressure, make sure to check and adjust the  
tire air pressures.  
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After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may  
require some time for the TPMS warning  
light to turn off. If the TPMS warning light  
remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a  
speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10  
minutes, and then verify that it turns off.  
Tires lose air naturally over time and the  
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too  
soft over time or you have a flat. However,  
when you find one low tire in a set of four-  
that is an indication of trouble; you should  
have someone drive the vehicle slowly  
forward so you can inspect any low tire for  
cuts and any metal objects sticking through  
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water  
in the valve stem to see if it bubbles  
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indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be  
addressed by more than simply refilling the  
trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it  
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has  
all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems  
and order the best replacement tire for your  
vehicle.  
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Starting and Driving  
If the warning light illuminates again even  
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there  
may be a tire puncture. Replace the  
punctured tire with the temporary spare  
tire (page 7-9).  
qTires and Wheels  
CAUTION  
When inspecting or adjusting the tire  
air pressures, do not apply excessive  
force to the stem part of the wheel  
unit. The stem part could be  
damaged.  
NOTE  
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the  
temporary spare tire. The warning light will  
flash continuously while the temporary spare  
tire is being used.  
Changing tires and wheels  
The following procedure allows the  
TPMS to recognize a tire pressure sensor's  
unique ID signal code whenever tires or  
wheels are changed, such as changing to  
and from winter tires.  
Warning light flashes  
When the warning light flashes, there may  
be a system malfunction. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
NOTE  
qSystem Error Activation  
Each tire pressure sensor has a unique ID  
signal code. The signal code must be  
registered with the TPMS before it can work.  
The easiest way to do it is to have an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer change your tire and  
complete ID signal code registration.  
When the TPMS warning light flashes,  
there may be a system malfunction.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
A system error activation may occur in  
the following cases:  
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When there is equipment or a device  
When having tires changed at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer  
near the vehicle using the same radio  
frequency as that of the tire pressure  
sensors.  
When using the following devices in  
the vehicle that may cause radio  
interference with the receiver unit.  
Tire pressure sensor ID signal code  
registration is completed when an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer changes your  
vehicle's tires.  
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A digital device such as a personal  
computer.  
When changing tires yourself  
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A current converter device such as a  
DC-AC converter.  
When excess snow or ice adheres to  
the vehicle, especially around the  
wheels.  
When the tire pressure sensor batteries  
If you or someone else changes tires, you  
or someone else can also undertake the  
steps for the TPMS to complete the ID  
signal code registration.  
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1. After tires have been changed, switch  
the ignition ON, then back to ACC or  
off (LOCK).  
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are exhausted.  
When using a wheel with no tire  
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pressure sensor installed.  
When using tires with steel wire  
2. Wait for about 15 minutes.  
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reinforcement in the side walls.  
When using tire chains.  
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Starting and Driving  
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3. After about 15 minutes, drive the  
vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h  
(16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire  
pressure sensor ID signal code will be  
registered automatically.  
A new tire pressure sensor is installed  
to a new wheel.  
NOTE  
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The tire pressure sensor ID signal code  
must be registered when a new tire pressure  
sensor is purchased. For purchase of a tire  
pressure sensor and registration of the tire  
pressure sensor ID signal code, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
NOTE  
If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes  
of changing tires, the tire pressure monitoring  
system warning light will flash because the  
sensor ID signal code would not have been  
registered. If this happens, park the vehicle for  
about 15 minutes, after which the sensor ID  
signal code will register upon driving the  
vehicle for 10 minutes.  
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When reinstalling a previously removed tire  
pressure sensor to a wheel, replace the  
grommet (seal between valve body/sensor  
and wheel) for the tire pressure sensor.  
Replacing tires and wheels  
CAUTION  
Ø When replacing/repairing the tires  
or wheels or both, have the work  
done by an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors  
may be damaged.  
Ø The wheels equipped on your  
Mazda are specially designed for  
installation of the tire pressure  
sensors. Do not use non-genuine  
wheels, otherwise it may not be  
possible to install the tire pressure  
sensors.  
Be sure to have the tire pressure sensors  
installed whenever tires or wheels are  
replaced.  
When having a tire or wheel or both  
replaced, the following types of tire  
pressure sensor installations are possible.  
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The tire pressure sensor is removed  
from the old wheel and installed to the  
new one.  
The same tire pressure sensor is used  
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with the same wheel. Only the tire is  
replaced.  
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators  
Meters and Gauges  
(Black-out meter)  
When the ignition is switched ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate.  
Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-37  
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-37  
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 5-38  
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 5-38  
Boost Gauge (2.3-liter turbocharged engine) ..................................................... page 5-39  
Dashboard Illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-40  
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators  
qSpeedometer  
The speedometer indicates the speed of  
the vehicle.  
qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip  
Meter Selector  
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 A  
Odometer  
Press the selector  
Trip meter selector  
Odometer  
Trip meter B  
Press the selector  
NOTE  
Odometer Trip meter  
When the ignition is switched to ACC or off  
(LOCK), the odometer or trip meters cannot be  
displayed, however, pressing the selector  
button can inadvertently switch the trip meters  
or reset them during an approximate ten-  
minute period in the following cases:  
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After the ignition is switched to ACC or off  
(LOCK) from ON.  
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After the driver's door is opened.  
Odometer  
The odometer records the total distance  
the vehicle has been driven.  
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.  
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators  
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 filled.  
qTachometer  
The tachometer shows engine speed in  
thousands of revolutions per minute  
(rpm).  
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.  
Red zone  
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  
2.3-liter turbocharged engine  
2.0-liter engine  
2.5-liter engine  
CAUTION  
Do not run the engine with the  
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.  
This may cause severe engine  
damage.  
consumption.  
NOTE  
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Only the trip meters record tenths of  
kilometers (miles).  
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The trip record will be erased when:  
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The power supply is interrupted (blown  
qFuel Gauge  
fuse or the battery is disconnected).  
The fuel gauge shows approximately how  
much fuel is remaining in the tank when  
the ignition is switched ON.  
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The vehicle is driven over 999.9 km  
(mile).  
We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4  
full.  
Full  
1/4 Full  
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators  
If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is  
near E, refuel as soon as possible.  
NOTE  
Display of the turbo's charging pressure can  
be switched off using the following operation.  
NOTE  
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After refueling, it may require some time for  
the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the  
indicator may deviate while driving on a  
slope or curve since the fuel moves in the  
tank.  
1. Switch the ignition ON.  
2. Press the selector six times within five  
seconds.  
ON is displayed in the odometer/trip meter.  
If the selector is pressed while ON is  
displayed, OFF is displayed.  
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The direction of the arrow (  
) shows that  
the fuel-filler lid is on the right side of the  
vehicle.  
3. Press the selector for 1 second or longer  
while OFF is displayed.  
qBoost Gauge (2.3-liter  
turbocharged engine)  
To turn the display on, press the selector as in  
Step 2 until ON is displayed, then press the  
selector again for 1 second or longer while  
ON is displayed.  
The turbo's charging pressure is displayed  
while driving.  
Boost Gauge  
Selector  
Odometer/Trip meter  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Instrument Cluster and Indicators  
To cancel the illumination dimmer, press  
the dashboard illumination knob.  
qDashboard Illumination  
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of  
the instrument cluster and other  
illuminations in the dashboard.  
NOTE  
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This symbol ( ) indicates the knob to  
adjust the brightness of the dashboard  
illumination.  
NOTE  
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The brightness of dashboard illuminations  
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If the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the  
can be adjusted when the headlight switch  
instrument cluster and the information  
display will not dim when the headlight  
is in the  
or  
position.  
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When the dashboard illumination  
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a  
beep sound will be heard.  
switch is turned to the  
again.  
or  
position  
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(Black-out meter)  
The brightness of the instrument cluster  
illumination can be adjusted when the  
headlight switch is in any position.  
Dim  
Bright  
Canceling the illumination dimmer  
When the headlight switch is in the  
or  
position, the illumination of the  
instrument cluster and the information  
display dims.  
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,  
or in other situations when the instrument  
cluster or information display's visibility  
is reduced due to glare from surrounding  
brightness, cancel the illumination  
dimmer and increase the illumination  
intensity.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Warning/Indicator Lights  
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas  
Signal  
Warning/Indicator Lights  
Brake System Warning Light  
Page  
5-43  
Charging System Warning Light  
5-45  
5-45  
5-45  
5-46  
5-44  
5-46  
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light  
Check Engine Light  
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light  
ABS Warning Light  
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Signal  
Warning/Indicator Lights  
Page  
Low Fuel Warning Light  
5-47  
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light  
5-47  
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep  
Door-Ajar Warning Light  
5-47  
5-49  
5-49  
5-49  
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light  
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light  
5-49  
KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green)  
Electronic Steering Lock Warning Light  
Security Indicator Light  
5-51  
5-53  
5-53  
5-53  
5-54  
5-54  
5-54  
5-54  
5-55  
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light  
Shift Position Indicator Light  
TCS/DSC Indicator Light  
DSC OFF Indicator Light  
AFS OFF Indicator Light  
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Signal  
Warning/Indicator Lights  
Lights-On Indicator Light  
Page  
5-55  
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light  
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights  
5-55  
5-56  
2. After adding fluid, check the light  
again.  
qBrake System Warning Light  
If the warning light remains on, or if the  
brakes do not operate properly, do not  
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Even if the light turns off have your brake  
system inspected as soon as possible by  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
This warning has the following functions:  
Parking brake warning  
NOTE  
The light illuminates when the parking  
brake is applied with the ignition switched  
to START or ON. It turns off when the  
parking brake is fully released.  
Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an  
indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the  
brake light is no longer illuminated.  
Low brake fluid level warning  
WARNING  
If the light stays on after the parking brake  
is fully released, you may have a brake  
problem.  
Do not drive with the brake system  
warning light illuminated. Contact an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the  
brakes inspected as soon as possible:  
Driving with the brake system  
Drive to the side of the road and park off  
the right-of-way.  
warning light illuminated is  
You may notice that the pedal is harder to  
depress or that it may go closer to the  
floor. In either case, it will take longer to  
stop the vehicle.  
dangerous. It indicates that your  
brakes may not work at all or that  
they could completely fail at any  
time. If this light remains  
illuminated, after checking that the  
parking brake is fully released, have  
the brakes inspected immediately.  
1. With the engine stopped, open the  
hood and check the brake fluid level  
immediately, and then add fluid if  
required (page 8-23).  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
qABS Warning Light  
qElectronic Brake Force  
Distribution System Warning  
The warning light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
If the electronic brake force distribution  
control unit determines that some  
components are operating incorrectly, the  
control unit may illuminate the brake  
system warning light and the ABS  
warning light on simultaneously. The  
problem is likely to be the electronic  
brake force distribution system.  
If the ABS warning light stays on while  
you're driving, the ABS control unit has  
detected a system malfunction. If this  
occurs, your brakes will function normally  
as if the vehicle had no ABS.  
Should this happen, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
WARNING  
Do not drive with both the ABS warning  
light and brake warning light  
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have  
the brakes inspected as soon as  
possible:  
NOTE  
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When the engine is jump-started to charge  
the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS  
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs,  
it is the result of the weak battery and does  
not indicate an ABS malfunction.  
Driving when the brake system  
warning light and ABS warning light  
are illuminated simultaneously is  
dangerous.  
Recharge the battery.  
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(With DSC vehicles)  
The brake assist system does not operate  
while the ABS warning light is illuminated.  
When both lights are illuminated, the  
rear wheels could lock more quickly  
in an emergency stop than under  
normal circumstances.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
If the light illuminates while driving:  
qCharging System Warning Light  
1. Drive to the side of the road and park  
off the right-of-way on level ground.  
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes  
for the oil to drain back into the oil  
pan.  
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20).  
If it's low, add the appropriate amount  
of engine oil while being careful not to  
overfill.  
This warning light illuminates when the  
ignition is switched ON and turns off  
when the engine is started.  
4. Start the engine and check the warning  
light.  
If the warning light illuminates while  
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the  
alternator or of the charging system.  
Drive to the side of the road and park off  
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
If the light remains illuminated even after  
you add oil, stop the engine immediately  
and have your vehicle towed to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Do not continue driving when the  
charging system warning light is  
illuminated because the engine could  
stop unexpectedly.  
Do not run the engine if the oil  
pressure is low. It could result in  
extensive engine damage.  
qCheck Engine Light  
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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light  
This indicator light illuminates when the  
ignition is switched ON and turns off  
when the engine is started.  
This warning light illuminates when the  
ignition is switched ON and turns off  
when the engine is started.  
If this light illuminates while driving, the  
vehicle may have a problem. It is  
important to note the driving conditions  
when the light illuminated and consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
This warning light indicates low engine  
oil pressure.  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
The check engine light may illuminate in  
the following cases:  
CAUTION  
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The fuel tank level being very low or  
approaching empty.  
The engine's electrical system has a  
problem.  
The emission control system has a  
problem.  
The fuel-filler cap is missing or not  
tightened securely.  
Do not drive the vehicle with the high  
engine coolant temperature warning  
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could  
result in damage to the engine.  
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Air Bag/Front Seat Belt  
Pretensioner System Warning Light  
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If the check engine light remains on or  
flashes continuously, do not drive at high  
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
qHigh Engine Coolant  
Temperature Warning Light  
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner  
system is working properly, the warning  
light illuminates when the ignition is  
switched ON or after the engine is  
cranked. The warning light turns off after  
a specified period of time.  
A system malfunction is indicated if the  
warning light constantly flashes,  
constantly illuminates or does not  
illuminate at all when the ignition is  
switched ON. If any of these occur,  
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as  
soon as possible. The system may not  
work in an accident.  
When the ignition is switched ON, the  
light illuminates momentarily and then  
turns off.  
The light flashes when the engine coolant  
temperature is extremely high, and  
illuminates when the engine coolant  
temperature increases further.  
WARNING  
Handling Procedure  
Never tamper with the air bag/  
pretensioner systems and always have  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform  
all servicing and repairs:  
Flashing light  
Drive slowly to reduce engine load.  
Illuminated light  
Self-servicing or tampering with the  
systems is dangerous. An air bag/  
pretensioner could accidentally  
activate or become disabled causing  
serious injury or death.  
This indicates the possibility of  
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe  
place immediately and take appropriate  
measures.  
Refer to Overheating (page 7-15).  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Conditions of operation  
qLow Fuel Warning Light  
Condition  
Result  
The warning light  
The driver's seat belt is not illuminates for about 1  
fastened when the ignition is minute and a beep  
switched ON.  
sound will be heard  
for about 6 seconds.  
The driver's seat belt is  
fastened while the warning  
light and the beep sound are  
activated.  
The warning light  
turns off and the beep  
sound stops.  
This warning light signals that the fuel  
tank will soon be empty.  
Refuel as soon as possible.  
The warning light will  
not illuminate and the  
beep sound will not be  
heard.  
The driver's seat belt is  
fastened before the ignition  
is switched ON.  
qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light  
Belt minder  
NOTE  
The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate or  
restore the seat belt minder.  
This warning light illuminates for a few  
seconds when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
If the check fuel cap warning light  
illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler  
cap may not be installed properly. Stop  
the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler cap.  
Refer to the fuel-filler cap on page 3-49.  
qSeat Belt Warning Light/Beep  
The seat belt warning light illuminates  
and a beep sound will be heard if the  
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the  
ignition is switched ON.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Driver seated/Front passenger not  
seated*1  
Driver seated/Front passenger seated  
The seat belt warning function reminds  
the front passenger to fasten the seat belt  
according to the chart below.  
The belt minder is a supplemental  
warning to the seat belt warning function.  
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened  
when the ignition is switched ON, the  
warning light/beep operates to give you  
further reminders according to the chart  
below.  
*1 The belt minder operates according to  
the chart below even if the front  
passenger is seated (Without Driver  
and Front Passenger Occupant  
Classification System).  
Vehicle speed  
Between 0 ― 20  
km/h  
(0 ― 12 mph)  
20 km/h  
(12 mph) or  
more  
Condition  
Seat belt  
(Driver)  
Seat belt  
(Passenger)  
Indicator  
Beep  
Vehicle speed  
: Fastened  
: Unfastened  
: Illuminated  
: Flashing  
: Beep  
Between 0 ― 20  
km/h  
(0 ― 12 mph)  
20 km/h  
(12 mph) or  
more  
Condition  
Seat belt  
(Driver)  
Placing heavy items on the front  
passenger seat may cause the front  
passenger seat belt warning function to  
operate depending on the weight of the  
item.  
Indicator  
Beep  
: Fastened  
: Unfastened  
: Illuminated  
: Flashing  
: Beep  
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues  
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers  
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the  
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound  
period has passed.  
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues  
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers  
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the  
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound  
period has passed.  
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To allow the front passenger seat weight  
sensor to function properly, do not place  
and sit on an additional seat cushion on the  
front passenger seat. The sensor may not  
function properly because the additional  
seat cushion could cause sensor  
interference.  
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When a small child sits on the front  
passenger seat, it is possible that neither  
the warning light nor the warning beep  
operate.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
qDoor-Ajar Warning Light  
CAUTION  
If the automatic transaxle warning  
light illuminates, the transaxle has  
an electrical problem. Continuing to  
drive your Mazda in this condition  
could cause damage to your  
transaxle. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
This warning light illuminates when any  
door, trunk, or liftgate is not securely  
closed.  
Close the door, trunk, or liftgate securely  
before driving the vehicle.  
qTire Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS) Warning Lightí  
qLow Washer Fluid Level  
Warning Lightí  
This warning light illuminates for a few  
seconds when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
Thereafter, the warning light illuminates  
and a beep is heard when tire pressure is  
too low in one or more tires, and flashes  
when there is a system malfunction.  
This warning light indicates that little  
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page  
8-26).  
qAutomatic Transaxle Warning  
Light (Automatic Transaxle)  
This warning light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
The light illuminates when the transaxle  
has a problem.  
íSome models.  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire  
pressure. Refer to the specification charts  
(page 10-9).  
WARNING  
If the tire pressure monitoring system  
warning light illuminates or flashes, or  
the tire pressure warning beep sound is  
heard, decrease vehicle speed  
CAUTION  
When replacing/repairing the tires or  
wheels or both, have the work done  
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or  
the tire pressure sensors may be  
damaged.  
immediately and avoid sudden  
maneuvering and braking:  
If the tire pressure monitoring system  
warning light illuminates or flashes,  
or the tire pressure warning beep  
sound is heard, it is dangerous to  
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or  
perform sudden maneuvering or  
braking. Vehicle drivability could  
worsen and result in an accident.  
To determine if you have a slow leak  
or a flat, pull over to a safe position  
where you can check the visual  
condition of the tire and determine if  
you have enough air to proceed to a  
place where air may be added and  
the system monitored again by an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire  
repair station.  
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:  
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is  
dangerous, even if you know why it is  
illuminated. Have the problem taken  
care of as soon as possible before it  
develops into a more serious  
situation that could lead to tire  
failure and a dangerous accident.  
Warning light illuminates/Warning  
beep sounds  
When the warning light illuminates, and  
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3  
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or  
more tires.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
NOTE  
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If the warning light illuminates again even  
Perform tire pressure adjustment when the  
tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary  
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there  
may be a tire puncture. Replace the  
punctured tire with the temporary spare  
tire (page 7-9).  
according to the tire temperature, therefore  
let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive  
it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting  
the tire pressures. When pressure is  
NOTE  
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the  
temporary spare tire. The warning light will  
flash continuously while the temporary spare  
tire is being used.  
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation  
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may  
turn on after the tires cool and pressure  
drops below specification.  
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,  
resulting from the tire air pressure dropping  
due to cold ambient temperature, may turn  
off if the ambient temperature rises. In this  
case, it will also be necessary to adjust the  
tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning  
light illuminates due to a drop in tire air  
pressure, make sure to check and adjust the  
tire air pressures.  
Warning light flashes  
When the warning light flashes, there may  
be a system malfunction. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
qKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY  
Indicator Light (Green) (with  
Advanced Key)  
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After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may  
require some time for the TPMS warning  
light to turn off. If the TPMS warning light  
remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a  
speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10  
minutes, and then verify that it turns off.  
Tires lose air naturally over time and the  
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too  
soft over time or you have a flat. However,  
when you find one low tire in a set of four-  
that is an indication of trouble; you should  
have someone drive the vehicle slowly  
forward so you can inspect any low tire for  
cuts and any metal objects sticking through  
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water  
in the valve stem to see if it bubbles  
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This indicator has two colors.  
KEY Warning Light (Red)  
When illuminated  
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When the push button start is pressed  
ON, it illuminates momentarily and  
then turns off.  
If any malfunction occurs in the  
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indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be  
addressed by more than simply refilling the  
trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it  
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has  
all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems  
and order the best replacement tire for your  
vehicle.  
advanced keyless system, it illuminates  
continuously.  
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Under the following conditions, the  
WARNING  
KEY warning light (red) will flash  
continuously when the push button  
start has not been pressed off to notify  
the driver that the advanced key has  
been removed. The KEY warning light  
(red) will stop flashing when the  
advanced key is back inside the  
vehicle:  
Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY  
warning light illuminated:  
If the KEY warning light remains  
illuminated, do not continue to drive  
using the advanced key system. Park  
the vehicle in a safe place and use  
the auxiliary key to continue driving  
the vehicle. Have the vehicle  
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The push button start has not been  
inspected at an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
pressed off, the driver's door is  
open, and the advanced key is  
removed from the vehicle.  
When flashing  
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The push button start has not been  
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pressed off and all the doors are  
closed after removing the advanced  
key from the vehicle.  
Under the following conditions, the  
KEY warning light (red) flashes to  
inform the driver that the push button  
start will not switch to ACC even if it  
is pressed from off.  
NOTE  
Because the advanced key utilizes low-intensity  
radio waves, the Advanced Key Removed From  
Vehicle Warning may activate if the advanced  
key is carried together with a metal object or it  
is placed in a poor signal reception area.  
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The advanced key battery is dead.  
The advanced key is not within  
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operational range.  
The advanced key is placed in areas  
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where it is difficult for the system to  
detect the signal (page 3-7).  
A key from another manufacturer  
KEY Indicator Light (Green)  
When illuminated  
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similar to the advanced key is in the  
operational range.  
When the brake pedal is depressed with  
an automatic transaxle or the clutch pedal  
is depressed with a manual transaxle, the  
system confirms that the correct advanced  
key is inside the vehicle, the KEY  
indicator light (green) illuminates, and the  
push button start can be pressed to ACC  
(page 3-11).  
When flashing  
When the push button start is pressed off  
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)  
flashes for approximately 30 seconds  
indicating that the remaining battery  
power is low. Replace with a new battery  
before the advanced key becomes  
unusable.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on  
page 3-7.  
The light stops flashing when the ignition  
is switched ON with the correct ignition  
key.  
At this time, the immobilizer system is  
disarmed and the light illuminates for  
about 3 seconds and then turns off.  
NOTE  
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY  
indicator light (green) does not flash even if  
the battery power is low.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
If the engine does not start with the  
correct ignition key, and the security  
indicator light keeps illuminating or  
flashing, the system may have a  
malfunction. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
qElectronic Steering Lock  
Warning Lightí  
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator  
Light  
The warning light remains illuminated for  
a few seconds after the push button start is  
pressed ON.  
It flashes if the steering wheel is not  
unlocked after the push button start is  
pressed. (page 3-11)  
This light indicates one of two things:  
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The high-beam headlights are on.  
The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-  
pass position.  
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qSecurity Indicator Light  
This indicator light starts flashing every 2  
seconds when the ignition is switched  
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer  
system is armed.  
íSome models.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may  
qShift Position Indicator Light  
(Automatic Transaxle)  
have a malfunction and they may not  
operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
This indicates the selected shift position.  
qDSC OFF Indicator Lightí  
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 (page 5-28).  
If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is  
not switched off, take your vehicle to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic  
stability control may have a malfunction.  
Gear position indicator  
qAFS OFF Indicator Lightí  
In manual mode, the “M” of the shift  
position indicator illuminates and the  
numeral for the selected gear displays in  
the gear position indicator.  
The AFS OFF indicator light illuminates  
briefly when the ignition is switched ON,  
and then turns off.  
qTCS/DSC Indicator Lightí  
Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancels the  
AFS function and illuminates the  
indicator light.  
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 flashes.  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
The following conditions could indicate  
qLights-On Indicator Light  
(Black-out meter)  
that the system is malfunctioning. If one  
of the following conditions occurs,  
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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The AFS OFF indicator light does not  
illuminate even though the ignition is  
switched ON.  
The AFS OFF indicator light flashes  
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continuously.  
NOTE  
This indicator light illuminates when the  
exterior lights and dashboard illumination  
are on.  
Even if the AFS is not operating due to some  
malfunction, the normal headlight function is  
still operable.  
qPower Steering Malfunction  
Indicator Light  
qCruise Main Indicator Light  
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator  
Light (Green)í  
This indicator light illuminates when the  
ignition is switched ON, and turns off  
when the engine is started.  
The indicator light has two colors.  
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)  
If the light remains illuminated after the  
engine is started, or illuminates while  
driving, turn off the engine after parking  
in a safe place, and then start the engine  
again.  
The indicator light illuminates amber  
when the ON switch is pressed and the  
cruise control system is activated.  
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)  
If the light does not illuminate after  
restarting the engine, this indicates that  
the power steering is restored and normal  
steering is possible.  
The indicator light illuminates green when  
a cruising speed has been set.  
If the light remains illuminated, the power  
steering is still inoperable. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
íSome models.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
NOTE  
Beep Sounds  
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The power steering system is inoperable  
when the power steering malfunction  
indicator light illuminates. Steering is  
possible, but requires more physical effort.  
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left  
and right while the vehicle is stopped or  
moving extremely slowly will cause the  
power steering system to go into protective  
mode which will make the steering feel  
heavy, but this does not indicate a  
q
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt  
Pretensioner System Warning Beep  
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If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/  
front seat belt pretensioner systems and  
the warning light, a warning beep sound  
will be heard for about 5 seconds every  
minute.  
malfunction. If this occurs, park the vehicle  
safely and wait a few minutes for the system  
to return to normal.  
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner  
system warning beep sound will continue  
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.  
Have your vehicle inspected at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as  
possible.  
qTurn Signal/Hazard Warning  
Indicator Lights  
WARNING  
Do not drive the vehicle with the air  
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system  
warning beep sounding:  
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/  
front seat belt pretensioner system  
warning beep sounding is dangerous.  
In a collision, the air bags and the  
front seat belt pretensioner system  
will not deploy and this could result  
in death or serious injury.  
When operating the turn signal lights, the  
left or right turn signal indicator light  
flashes to indicate which turn signal light  
is operating (page 5-62).  
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer  
to have the vehicle inspected as soon  
as possible.  
When operating the hazard warning  
lights, both turn signal indicator lights  
flash (page 5-70).  
NOTE  
If an indicator light remains illuminated (does  
not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the  
turn signal bulbs may be burned out.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
qSeat Belt Warning Beep  
qTire Inflation Pressure Warning  
Beepí  
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened  
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep  
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.  
If the driver or the front passenger's seat  
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is  
driven at a speed faster than about 20  
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be  
heard again for a specified period of time.  
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on  
page 5-47.  
The warning beep sound will be heard for  
about 3 seconds when there is any  
abnormality in tire inflation pressures  
(page 5-30).  
qAdvanced Keyless Warningí  
Warning indicators for the advanced key,  
such as “the advanced key removed from  
vehicle warning”, use a beep sound and  
warning/indicator lights in the instrument  
cluster.  
qIgnition Key Reminder  
If the ignition is switched to off (LOCK)  
or ACC with the key inserted, a  
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on  
page 3-22.  
continuous beep sound will be heard  
when the driver's door is opened.  
qElectronic Steering Lock  
Warning Beepí  
NOTE  
A personalized function is available to change  
the sound volume for the ignition key reminder.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
The warning beep operates if the steering  
wheel is not unlocked after the push  
button start is pressed. (page 3-11)  
qLights-On Reminder  
If lights are on and the key is removed  
from the ignition switch, a continuous  
beep sound will be heard when the  
driver's door is opened.  
NOTE  
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When the advanced keyless function is used  
and the push button start is pressed to  
ACC, the “Push Button Start Not in OFF  
Warning Beep” (page 3-22) overrides the  
lights-on reminder.  
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A personalized function is available to  
change the sound volume for the lights-on  
reminder. Refer to Personalization Features  
on page 10-10.  
íSome models.  
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Switches and Controls  
Type B (With AUTO position)  
Lighting Control  
qHeadlights  
NOTE  
To prevent discharging the battery, do not  
leave the lights on while the engine is off  
unless safety requires them.  
Type A (Without AUTO position)  
Turn the headlight switch to turn the  
headlights, other exterior lights and  
dashboard illumination on or off.  
Switch Position  
Headlights  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
Taillights  
Parking lights  
License lights  
Side-marker  
lights  
Auto  
Turn the headlight switch to turn the  
headlights, other exterior lights and  
dashboard illumination on or off.  
Dashboard  
illumination  
AUTO(Auto-light control)  
When the headlight is in the AUTO  
Switch Position  
Headlights  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
position and the ignition is switched ON,  
the light sensor senses the surrounding  
lightness or darkness and automatically  
turns on or off the headlights, other  
exterior lights and dashboard illumination  
(see chart above).  
Taillights  
Parking lights  
License lights  
Side-marker lights  
Dashboard illumination  
NOTE  
The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by  
rotating the knob in the instrument cluster.  
Also, the day/night mode can be changed by  
pressing the knob.  
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard  
illumination:  
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 5-40.  
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Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
CAUTION  
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The headlights, other exterior lights and  
dashboard illumination may not turn off  
immediately even if the surrounding area  
becomes well-lit because the light sensor  
determines that it is nighttime if the  
surrounding area is continuously dark for  
several minutes such as inside long tunnels,  
traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor  
parking lots.  
Ø Do not shade the light sensor by  
adhering a sticker or a label on  
the windshield. Otherwise the light  
sensor will not operate correctly.  
Light sensor  
In this case, the light turns off if the light  
switch is turned to the OFF position.  
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO  
position and the ignition is switched to  
ACC or off (LOCK), the headlights, other  
exterior lights and dashboard illumination  
will turn off.  
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The timing for turning on the headlights,  
other exterior lights and dashboard  
illumination can be delayed by adjusting  
the sensitivity of the light sensor. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding sensor  
adjustment.  
Ø The light sensor also works as a  
rain sensor for the auto-wiper  
control. Keep hands and scrapers  
clear of the windshield when the  
wiper lever is in the AUTO position  
and the ignition is switched ON as  
fingers could be pinched or the  
wipers and wiper blades damaged  
when the wipers activate  
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The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be  
changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
10-10.  
Xenon fusion headlight bulbsí  
automatically. If you are going to  
clean the windshield, 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.  
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights  
have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a  
bright white beam over a wide area.  
WARNING  
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs  
yourself:  
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs  
yourself is dangerous. Because the  
xenon fusion bulbs require high  
voltage, you could receive an electric  
shock if the bulbs are handled  
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer when the replacement  
is necessary.  
íSome models.  
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Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
qFlashing the Headlights  
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness  
weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a  
replacement is necessary. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully  
toward you. The headlight switch does  
not need to be on, and the lever will return  
to the normal position when released.  
qLights-On Reminder  
OFF  
If lights are on and the key is removed  
from the ignition switch, a continuous  
beep sound will be heard when the  
driver's door is opened.  
Flashing  
NOTE  
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When the advanced keyless function is used  
and the push button start is pressed to  
ACC, the “Push Button Start Not in OFF  
Warning Beep” (page 3-22) overrides the  
lights-on reminder.  
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A personalized function is available to  
qHeadlight Levelingí  
change the sound volume for the lights-on  
reminder. Refer to Personalization Features  
on page 10-10.  
The number of passengers and weight of  
cargo in the luggage compartment change  
the angle of the headlights.  
qHeadlight High-Low Beam  
Auto type  
Push the lever forward for high beam.  
Pull back to original position for low  
beam.  
The angle of the headlights will be  
automatically adjusted when turning on  
the headlights.  
Manual type  
The headlight leveling switch adjusts this  
angle.  
High beam  
Low beam  
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íSome models.  
Driving Your Mazda  
Switches and Controls  
Select the proper setting from the  
following chart.  
qAdaptive Front Lighting System  
(AFS)í  
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)  
automatically adjusts the headlight beams  
to the left or right in conjunction with the  
operation of the steering wheel after the  
headlights have been turned on and the  
vehicle speed is about 2 km/h (2 mph) or  
higher.  
(2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine models)  
Front seat  
Rear  
seat  
Switch  
Position  
Load  
Driver Passenger  
×
×
×
×
×
―
×
―
―
×
―
―
―
×
0
0
1
2
3
×
×
×
AFS OFF indicator light  
―
―
×
The AFS OFF indicator light illuminates  
briefly when the ignition is switched ON,  
and then turns off.  
Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancels the  
AFS function and illuminates the  
indicator light.  
×: Yes  
―: No  
(2.3-liter turbocharged engine model)  
Front seat  
Rear  
seat  
Switch  
Position  
Load  
Driver Passenger  
×
×
×
×
×
―
×
―
―
×
―
―
―
×
0
0
1
2
2
×
×
×
―
―
×
×: Yes  
―: No  
The following conditions could indicate  
that the system is malfunctioning. If one  
of the following conditions occurs,  
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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The AFS OFF indicator light does not  
illuminate even though the ignition is  
switched ON.  
The AFS OFF indicator light flashes  
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continuously.  
NOTE  
Even if the AFS is not operating due to some  
malfunction, the normal headlight function is  
still operable.  
AFS OFF switch  
Pressing the AFS OFF switch turns off the  
AFS.  
íSome models.  
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Switches and Controls  
Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns  
off the AFS OFF indicator light and turns  
on the AFS.  
Turn and Lane-Change  
Signals  
qTurn Signal  
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.  
If the indicator light continues to flash  
after a turn, manually return the lever to  
its original position.  
Right turn  
Right lane change  
OFF  
q
Daytime Running Lights (Canada)  
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with  
the headlights on during daytime  
operation.  
Left lane change  
Left turn  
For that reason, the daytime running lights  
automatically turn on when the ignition is  
switched ON.  
NOTE  
The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the  
parking brake is applied.  
Green indicators on the dashboard show  
which signal is working.  
Lane-change signals  
Move the lever slightly toward the  
direction of the change ―until the  
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It  
will return to the off position when  
released.  
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Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
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í
Fog Lights  
If an indicator light stays on without  
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of  
the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.  
A personalized function is available to  
change the number of flashes.Refer to  
Personalization Features on page 10-10.  
A personalized function is available to  
change the turn indicator sound  
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.  
They help you to see as well as to be seen.  
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To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog  
light switch to the  
position.  
The headlight switch must be in the  
position to turn on the fog lights.  
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volume.Refer to Personalization Features  
on page 10-10.  
Fog light switch  
To turn them off, rotate the fog light  
switch to the OFF position or turn the  
headlight switch to the  
position.  
or OFF  
NOTE  
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The fog lights will turn off when the  
headlights are set at high beam.  
(With auto-light control)  
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If the fog light switch is in the ON position  
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO  
position, the fog lights will be turned on  
when the headlights, the exterior lights and  
dashboard illumination are automatically  
turned on.  
íSome models.  
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Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
Windshield Wipers and  
Washer  
Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper  
blades, the wiper motor is protected from  
motor breakdown, overheating and possible  
fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will  
automatically stop operation of the blades, but  
only for about 5 minutes.  
The ignition must be switched ON.  
WARNING  
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and  
park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow  
and ice.  
Use only windshield washer fluid or  
plain water in the reservoir:  
Using radiator antifreeze as washer  
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the  
windshield, it will dirty the  
windshield, affect your visibility, and  
could result in an accident.  
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the  
blades should operate normally. If they do not  
resume functioning, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer 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.  
Only use windshield washer fluid  
mixed with anti-freeze protection in  
freezing weather conditions:  
Using windshield washer fluid  
without anti-freeze protection in  
freezing weather conditions is  
dangerous as it could freeze on the  
windshield and block your vision  
which could cause an accident.  
In addition, make sure the  
qWindshield Wipers  
Type A (With INT position)  
windshield is sufficiently warmed  
using the defroster before spraying  
the washer fluid.  
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever  
down.  
INT ― Intermittent  
LO ― Low speed  
HI ― High speed  
For a single wiping cycle, press the lever  
up to MIST.  
MIST ― Mist  
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Switches and Controls  
Variable-speed intermittent wipersí  
AUTO (Auto-wiper control)  
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO  
position, the rain sensor senses the  
amount of rainfall on the windshield and  
turns the wiper on or off automatically  
(off―intermittent―low speed―high  
speed).  
Set the lever to INT and choose the  
interval timing by rotating the ring.  
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be  
adjusted by turning the switch on the  
wiper lever.  
From the center position (normal), turn  
the switch towards (+) for higher  
sensitivity (faster response) or turn the  
INT ring  
_
switch towards ( ) for less sensitivity  
(slower response).  
Higher sensitivity  
Switch  
Type B (With AUTO position)  
Center  
position  
Less sensitivity  
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever  
down.  
AUTO ― Auto control  
LO ― Low speed  
HI ― High speed  
For a single wiping cycle, press the lever  
up to MIST.  
MIST ― Mist  
íSome models.  
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Switches and Controls  
Ø When the wiper lever is in the  
AUTO position and the ignition is  
switched ON, the wipers may  
move automatically in the  
following cases:  
CAUTION  
Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by  
adhering a sticker or a label on  
the windshield. Otherwise the rain  
sensor will not operate correctly.  
Ø
If the windshield above the rain  
sensor is touched.  
Ø
If the windshield above the rain  
sensor is wiped with a cloth.  
Ø
If the windshield is struck with  
Rain sensor  
a hand or other object.  
Ø
If the rain sensor is struck with  
a hand or other object from  
inside the vehicle.  
Keep hands and scrapers clear of  
the windshield when the wiper  
lever is in the AUTO position and  
the ignition is switched ON as  
fingers could be pinched or the  
wipers and wiper blades damaged  
when the wipers activate  
automatically.  
If you are going to clean the  
windshield, 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.  
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Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
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qWindshield Washer  
Switching the auto-wiper lever from the  
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to  
spray washer fluid.  
OFF to the AUTO position while driving at  
a vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher  
(or after driving the vehicle) activates the  
windshield 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  
OFF  
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10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C  
(185 °F) or higher.  
Washer  
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If the windshield 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.  
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If dirt or foreign matter (e.g. ice or matter  
containing salt water) adheres to the  
windshield above the rain sensor or if the  
windshield 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, pull the wiper  
lever to the low speed or high speed  
position for manual operation, or remove  
the ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to  
restore the auto-wiper operation.  
NOTE  
With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (Type  
A)/AUTO (Type B) position, the wipers will  
operate continuously until the lever is  
released.  
If the washer does not work, inspect the  
fluid level (page 8-26). If it's normal,  
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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Rear Window Defroster  
Rear Window Wiper and  
Washer (5 Door)  
The rear window defroster clears frost,  
fog, and thin ice from the rear window.  
The ignition must be switched ON.  
The ignition must be switched ON.  
qRear Window Wiper  
Press the switch to turn on the rear  
window defroster. The rear window  
defroster operates for about 15 minutes  
and turns off automatically.  
The indicator light illuminates during  
operation.  
To turn off the rear window defroster  
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press  
the switch again.  
Fully Automatic Type Air-Conditioning  
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear  
wiper/washer switch.  
ON ― Normal  
Indicator light  
INT ― Intermittent  
qRear Window Washer  
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/  
washer switch to the  
position. After  
the switch is released, the washer will  
stop.  
If the washer does not work, inspect the  
fluid level (page 8-26). If it's normal and  
the washer still does not work, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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Manual Type Air-Conditioning  
Horn  
Indicator light  
To sound the horn, press the  
the steering wheel.  
mark on  
CAUTION  
Do not use sharp instruments or  
window cleaners with abrasives to  
clean the inside of the rear window  
surface. They may damage the  
defroster grid inside the window.  
NOTE  
This defroster is not designed for melting snow.  
If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear  
window, remove it before using the defroster.  
qMirror Defrosterí  
To turn on the mirror defrosters, switch  
the ignition ON and press the rear window  
defroster switch (page 5-68).  
íSome models.  
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Hazard Warning Flasher  
The hazard warning lights should always  
be used when you stop on or near a  
roadway in an emergency.  
The hazard warning lights warn other  
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard  
and that they must take extreme caution  
when near it.  
Hazard warning flasher  
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all  
the turn signals will flash.  
NOTE  
l
The turn signals do not work when the  
hazard warning lights are on.  
l
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.  
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