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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. l The tire pressure sensor is removed
from the old wheel and installed to the new one.
l The same tire pressure sensor is used with the same wheel. Only the tire is replaced.
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Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
Meters and Gauges
Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-34
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-34
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 5-35
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge .................................................................. page 5-35
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 5-36
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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.
Selector
Odometer
Trip meter A
Odometer
Trip meter B
Press the selector
Press the selector
Odometer
Trip meter
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.
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.
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.
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qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant.
If the needle is near H, it indicates overheating.
CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-14).
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 more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip distances and to compute fuel consumption.NOTE l Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
l The trip record will be erased when:
l The power supply is interrupted (blown
fuse or the battery is disconnected). l The vehicle is driven over 999.9 km
(mile).
qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
Red zone
CAUTION Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. This may cause severe engine damage.
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qFuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer (Black-out meter and dashboard illuminations) When the headlight switch is in the
position, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information display dims.
or
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.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, press the dashboard illumination knob.
NOTE If the dashboard illumination knob is kept at the illumination dimmer cancel position, the instrument cluster and the information display will not dim when the headlight switch is turned to the position again.
or
Low fuel warning light
NOTE The direction of the arrow ( the low fuel warning light indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of the vehicle.
) shown next to
qDashboard Illumination Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and other illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE l The brightness of dashboard illuminations can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in the
position.
or
l When the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a beep sound will be heard.
l (Black-out meter)
The brightness of the instrument cluster illumination can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in any position.
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Driving Your Mazda 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
Charging System Warning Light
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Check Engine Light
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power Warning Light
ABS Warning Light
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light
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Signal
Warning/Indicator Lights
Low Fuel Warning Light
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
Door-Ajar Warning Light
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light
AWD Warning Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green)
Security Indicator Light
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light
Shift Position Indicator Light
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
TCS OFF Indicator Light
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
Light-On Indicator Light
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
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qBrake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. It goes 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.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to push 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, check the
brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as 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 goes out have your brake system inspected as soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE 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.
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 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.
qABS Warning Light
The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
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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.
NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery, not a malfunction. Recharge the battery.
qElectronic Brake Force
Distribution System Warning
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:
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated at the same time is dangerous. When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
qCharging System Warning Light
This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started.
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.
CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on at the same time. The problem is likely to be an electronic brake force distribution system.
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qEngine Oil Pressure Warning Light
qCheck Engine Light
This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started.
This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started.
This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
If the light illuminates while driving:
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 oil.
4. Start the engine and check the warning
light.
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 Don't run the engine if oil pressure is low. It could result in extensive engine damage.
If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light came on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may come on in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
l The engine's electrical system has a
problem.
l The emission control system has a
problem.
l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
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.
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qPowertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power Warning Light
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Light
This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light came on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The powertrain malfunction/reduced power warning light may come on in the following cases: l The engine's electrical system has a
problem.
l The emission control system has a
problem.
If the powertrain malfunction/reduced power warning light remains on, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position 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 switch is turned to the ON position. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
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qLow Fuel Warning Light
qSeat Belt Warning Light/Beep
Low fuel warning light
This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light
This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
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 3-42.
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 switch is turned to the ON position.
Conditions of operation
Condition
Result
The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The driver's seat belt is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated. The driver's seat belt is fastened before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
The warning light flashes and a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
The warning light turns off and the beep sound stops.
The warning light will not illuminate and the beep sound will not be heard.
Belt minder
NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder.
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Driver seated/Front passenger not seated 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 switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
Condition
Vehicle speed
Between 0 ― 20
km/h
(0 ― 12 mph)
20 km/h
(12 mph) or
more
Seat belt
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.
Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below.
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
: 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.
NOTE l 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.
l Placing packages, luggage, pets or other
items on the front passenger seat may cause the front passenger seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item.
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qDoor-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed.
qLow Washer Fluid Level
Warning Lightí
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.
qAWD Warning Light (AWD)
This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light will illuminate or flash under the following conditions: l Illuminates when there is an
abnormality with the AWD system.
l Flashes when the differential oil temperature is abnormally high.
l Flashes when there are continually
large differences between front and rear wheel rotation, such as when trying to pull away from an icy surface.
If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If the AWD warning light flashes: Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments; if the warning light stops flashing, you can resume driving. If the light does not stop flashing, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
íSome models.
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This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-26).
qAutomatic Transaxle Warning Light
This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
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WARNING
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, 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.Never spin a wheel that is off the ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a result of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly could be seriously damaged which could lead to an accident or could even lead to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.
qTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Lightí
This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction.
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Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6).
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.
NOTE l 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 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 go out 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.
l After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may
require some time for the TPMS warning light to go out. 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 goes out. l Tires can loose a little air quite 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 sticking through tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles 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.5-47
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WARNING
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 inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
When flashing l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the start knob will not rotate to the ACC position even if it is pushed in from the LOCK position. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is not within
operational range.
l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (page 3-7).
l A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the operational range.
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 7-8).
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.
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)
This indicator has two colors.
KEY Warning Light (Red)
When illuminated l When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, it illuminates momentarily and then goes out. l If any malfunction occurs in the
advanced keyless system, it illuminates continuously.
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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 Setting Change (Function Customization)(page 3-19).
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC position and the immobilizer system is armed.The light stops flashing when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the correct ignition key. At this time, the immobilizer system is disarmed and the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes out.
If the engine doesn't 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.
l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed from the vehicle. It will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle. l The start knob has not been returned
to the LOCK position, the driver's door is open, and the advanced key is removed from the vehicle.
l The start knob has not been returned
to the LOCK position and all the doors are closed after removing the advanced key from the vehicle.
NOTE The flashing KEY warning light (red) and the beep sound operate simultaneously (page 3-20).
KEY Indicator Light (Green)
When illuminated When the start knob is pushed in from the LOCK position, the system confirms that the correct advanced key is inside the vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates, and the start knob can be turned to the ACC position (page 3-9).
When flashing When the advanced key battery power is low, the KEY indicator light flashes for 30
seconds after the start knob is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position. Replace with a new battery before the advanced key becomes unusable (page 3-6).Form No.8V83-EA-06I
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qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear displays.
qTCS/DSC Indicator Light
This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qShift Position Indicator Light This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC/ RSC is operating, the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Gear position indicator
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qTCS OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also illuminates when the TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off. Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-24. If the light remains illuminated and the TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic stability control may have a malfunction.
NOTE If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the TCS OFF indicator light remain illuminated even after turning the ignition switch to the ON position, attempt the procedure again. If this still does not work, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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/OFF switch pulled up and the cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set.
qLight-On Indicator Light
This indicator light comes on when the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are on.
qTurn-Signal/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
When operating the turn signal lights, the left or right turn signal indicator light flashes to indicate which turn signal light is operating (page 5-56).
When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signal indicator lights flash (page 5-63).
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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qIgnition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened.
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 When the advanced keyless function is used and the start knob is in the ACC position, the “Start Knob Not in LOCK Warning Beep” (page 3-16) overrides the lights-on reminder.
qParking Brake Reminder If the parking brake has not been completely released and the vehicle is driven at about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster, a continuous beep sound will be heard to notify the driver that the parking brake has not been released.
qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds when there is any abnormality in tire inflation pressures (page 5-27).
qAdvanced Keyless Warning 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. Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on page 3-16.
Beep Sounds qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
qSeat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver'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 5-43.
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qHeadlights Type A (Without AUTO position)
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Type B (With AUTO position)
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
Switch Position
Headlights Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination
Off
Off
On
Off
On
On
Auto
NOTE l If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK position.l To prevent discharging the battery, don't leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them.
AUTO(Auto-light control) When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, 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).
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Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
Switch Position
Headlights Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination
Off
Off
On
Off
On
On
NOTE l If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK position.l To prevent discharging the battery, don't leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them.
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CAUTION 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
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 ignition switch is in the ON position as fingers pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when they 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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NOTE l The light 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. In this case, the light turns off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position. (If the light switch is turned to the AUTO position again after turning it to the OFF position, the light turns on/off depending on the surrounding brightness.)
l When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position and the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position, the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination will turn off.
l 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.
Xenon fusion headlight bulbsí 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.
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qFlashing the Headlights 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.
qHeadlight Levelingí The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights. The headlight leveling switch adjusts this angle.
NOTE If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 When the advanced keyless function is used and the start knob is in the ACC position, the “Start Knob Not in LOCK Warning Beep” (page 3-16) overrides the lights-on reminder.
qHeadlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam.
High beam
Low beam
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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
Left lane change
Left turn
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.
NOTE If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.
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Select the proper setting from the following chart.
Front seat
Driver Passenger
―
× × × ―
× × × × ×
×: Yes ―: No
Rear seat ―
―
× × ―
Load
Switch Position
―
―
―
× ×
qDaytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the parking brake is applied.
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Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as well as to be seen.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position to turn on the front fog lights.
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 l The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.
l (With auto-light control)
If the fog light switch is in the ON position and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the front fog lights will be turned on when the headlights, the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are automatically turned on.
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
WARNING
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.
Do not use the washer without first warming the windshield and never use plain tap water:
Using windshield washer fluid without anti-freeze protection in freezing temperatures is dangerous. The washer fluid could freeze on the windshield and block your vision. You could have an accident.
NOTE 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. If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow and ice. After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally. If they don't 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.
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qWindshield Wipers Type A (With INT position)
Type B (With AUTO position)
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. MIST ― Mist INT ― Intermittent 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to MIST.forward and release it.
Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring.
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. MIST ― Mist AUTO ― Auto control 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to MIST.forward and release it.
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).
INT ring
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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 switch towards (_) for less sensitivity (slower response).
Switch
Less sensitivity
Center position
Higher sensitivity
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.
Light sensor
Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: 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
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 ignition switch is in the ON position as fingers pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when they 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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If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-26). If it's OK, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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NOTE l The auto-wiper control may not operate
when the rain sensor temperature is about _10 °C(14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher.
l 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.
l 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 1 or 2 position for manual operation, or remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.
qWindshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid.
OFF
Washer
NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released.
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The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
qRear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper/washer switch. ON ― Normal INT ― Intermittent
qRear Window Washer To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/ position. After washer switch to the the switch is released, the washer will stop. If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-26). If it's OK and the washer still doesn't work, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
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. The defroster operation can be confirmed by the indicator in the display.
To turn off the rear window defroster before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press the switch again.
Indicator light
CAUTION Don't 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.
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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.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the the steering wheel.
mark on
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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.
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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6 Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system.
Bluetooth Hands-Free ......................... 6-103
Bluetooth Hands-Freeí .................. 6-103
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation ........................................ 6-106
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System ............................................. 6-109
Hands-Free Telephone Setting ........ 6-113
When the Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used ................................................. 6-118
Safety Certification ......................... 6-119Interior Equipment ............................. 6-120
Sunvisors ......................................... 6-120
Interior Lights ................................. 6-121
Information Display ........................ 6-123
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-125
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-127
Storage Compartments .................... 6-127
Accessory Sockets .......................... 6-131
Power Outletí ................................ 6-132Climate Control System .......................... 6-2
Operating Tips .................................... 6-2
Vent Operation (Front) ........................ 6-4
Fully Automatic Type ......................... 6-6
Vent Operation (Rear) ....................... 6-12
Control Panel (Rear) ......................... 6-14Audio System ......................................... 6-17
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Operating Tips for Audio System ..... 6-17
Audio Set .......................................... 6-27
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) ............................................... 6-46
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) ............ 6-48
Safety Certification ........................... 6-50Rear Entertainment System ................. 6-51
Rear Entertainment System í ............ 6-51
Part Names ........................................ 6-60
Before Operation ............................... 6-63
Sound Output .................................... 6-69
Rear Entertainment System Functions ........................................... 6-73
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc Mode) ................................................ 6-74
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) ............ 6-88
Language Code List .......................... 6-92
Country Code List ............................. 6-94
Error Message ................................... 6-98
Symptoms and Actions ................... 6-100íSome models.
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qParking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open the windows to let warm air escape, then run the climate control system.
qNot Using for a Long Period Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes at least once a month to keep internal parts lubricated.
qCheck the Refrigerant before the
Weather Gets Hot
Have the air conditioner checked before the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant may make the air conditioner less efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for refrigerant inspection.
The air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that will not damage the ozone layer. If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant or has a malfunction, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qReplacement of the Cabin Air Filter If your vehicle is equipped with an air filter for the air conditioner, it is necessary to change the filter periodically as indicated in scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for replacement of the cabin air filter.
Interior Comfort Climate Control System
Operating Tips
qOperating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with the engine running.
NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running.
qClearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow and ice from the hood and the air inlet in the cowl grille to improve the system efficiency.
qFoggy Windows The windows may fog up easily in humid weather. Use the climate control system to defog the windows.
To help defog the windows, operate the air conditioner to dehumidify the air.
NOTE The air conditioner may be used along with the heater to dehumidify the air.
qOutside/Recirculated Air Position Use the outside air position in normal conditions. The recirculated air position should be used only when driving on dusty roads or for quick cooling of the interior.
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qSunlight/Temperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditioner function measures inside and outside temperatures, and the temperature of direct sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the automatic air conditioner will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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