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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2021 year). Manual in english - page 6

When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Distance-to-empty

▼ Average Fuel Economy

This displays the approximate distance

The average fuel economy is calculated

you can travel on the remaining fuel

every 30 seconds from the total

based on the fuel economy.

traveled distance on the trip meter and

The distance-to-empty will be

the total fuel consumption, and the

calculated and displayed every second.

average fuel economy for either drive

information display is displayed.

The average fuel economy is also

displayed by a red arrow in the

instantaneous fuel economy display.

NOTE

^ Even though the distance-to-empty

display may indicate a sufficient

amount of remaining driving distance

The average fuel economy and trip

before refueling is required, refuel as

meters can be reset by pressing the

soon as possible if the fuel level is

INFO switch for 1.5 seconds or more

very low or the low fuel warning light

while in each mode. After the data is

illuminates.

cleared, the fuel consumption is

^ The display will not change unless

recalculated and the - - - L/100 km

you add more than approximately 9

(- - - mpg) for the 30 seconds prior to

L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.

it being displayed is indicated.

^ The distance-to-empty is the

▼ Current Fuel Economy

approximate remaining distance the

vehicle can be driven until all the

This displays the current fuel economy

graduation marks in the fuel gauge

by calculating the amount of fuel

indicating the remaining fuel supply

consumption and the distance

disappear.

traveled.

^ If there is no past fuel economy

information such as after first

purchasing your vehicle or the

information is deleted when the

battery cables are disconnected, the

actual distance-to empty/range may

differ from the amount indicated.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

NOTE

^ Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear]

(SBS-R) on page 4-163.

^ Indicates the 0 position when the

^ Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear

vehicle speed is about 5 km/h (3

Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4-167.

mph) or slower.

^ Refer to Cruise Control on page

^ The red arrow on the scale indicates

4-216.

the average fuel economy.

▼ Compass Display

▼ i-ACTIVSENSE Display*

The direction the vehicle is moving is

Displays the system status.

displayed in one of eight directions

while the vehicle is being driven.

^ Refer to Lane Departure Warning

System (LDWS) on page 4-95.

Display

Direction

^ Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring

(BSM) on page 4-99.

N

North

^ Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition

S

South

System (TSR) on page 4-104.

E

East

^ Refer to Distance & Speed Alert

(DSA) on page 4-109.

W

West

^ Refer to Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

NE

Northeast

on page 4-111.

NW

Northwest

^ Refer to Driver Monitoring (DM) on

page 4-112.

SE

Southeast

^ Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert

SW

Southwest

(FCTA) on page 4-113.

^ Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) on page 4-122.

^ Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control

with Stop & Go function (MRCC

with Stop & Go function) on page

4-131.

^ Refer to Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) on

page 4-143.

^ Refer to Lane-keep Assist System

(LAS) on page 4-157.

^ Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS)

on page 4-159.

*Some models.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Message Display

▼ Warning/Indicator Lights

A message such as the system

Instrument Cluster varies depending

operation status, a malfunction, or an

on model and specifications.

abnormality is indicated.

Warning/indicator light in instrument

cluster turns on/flashes or symbol is

indicated on display at same time as

message

Check the information regarding the

warning/indicator light or indicated

symbol.

Refer to If a Warning Indication/

Warning Lights on page 4-23.

1. Instrument Cluster

Refer to If a Indication/Indicator Lights

2. Front Center of Headliner

on page 4-25.

Message only is indicated on display

Warning lights will appear in any of the

highlighted areas

Follow the instructions indicated on

the display. For the display content,

refer to the next page.

Refer to If a Message Indicated on

Multi-information Display on page

7-39.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Warning Indication/Warning Lights

These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a

system malfunction.

Signal

Warning

Refer to

Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-27

Electronic

Brake Force

Distribution

System Warn-

ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

ing

7-28

ABS warning

7-30

Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-28

Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-28

High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication

7-29

Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light^*1

7-29

Master Warning Indication

7-30

Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-30

Brake Override Warning Indication

7-31

Check Engine Indication/Light^*1

7-31

^*Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light

*1

7-31

^*AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-31

*Some models.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Signal

Warning

Refer to

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Indication/

7-32

Warning Light^*1

Flashing

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indication/Warning

7-33

Light^*1

Turns on

7-37

KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-33

(Red)

^*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning

7-34

Light^*1

(Amber)

i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-34

Exterior Light Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-34

Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light

7-35

Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-35

Engine Oil Level Warning Indication/Warning Light^*1

7-35

Seat Belt Warning Indication/Warning Light (Front seat)

7-36

Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)

7-36

(Red)

^*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light

7-36

Door-Ajar Warning Indication

7-37

^*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication

7-37

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*Some models.

When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Signal

Warning

Refer to

^*Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication

7-37

Door-Ajar Warning Light

7-37

^*1

The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few

seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have

the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

▼ Indication/Indicator Lights

These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a

system malfunction.

Signal

Indicator

Refer to

Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat)

2-27

(Green)

^*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light

2-71

Immobilizer

System

3-41

Theft-Deterrent

Security Indicator Light

System

3-42

Malfunction

7-34

KEY Indicator Light

4-5

(Green)

Wrench Indication/Indicator Light^*1

4-29

^*Shift Position Indication

4-38

Lights-On Indicator Light

4-46

*Some models.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Signal

Indicator

Refer to

Headlight

High-Low

Beam

Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light

4-49

Flashing the

Headlights

4-49

Turn and

Lane-Change

Signals

Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights

4-52

Hazard Warn-

ing Flasher

4-60

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light^*1*2

7-30

AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light^*1

4-73

^*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with

4-138

Stop & Go function) indicator Light

^*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) indicator Light

4-153

Traction Con-

trol System

(TCS)

4-78

Dynamic Sta-

TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light^*1

bility Control

(DSC)

4-79

Turns on

7-32

DSC OFF Indicator Light^*1

4-80

^*Select Mode Indicator Light

4-82

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*Some models.

When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Signal

Indicator

Refer to

(White)

i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-

4-87

tem)

(Green)

(Amber)

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-

4-87

tem)

^*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light

4-91

(Green)

^*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Standby Indication

4-124

^*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with

4-133

Stop & Go function) Standby Indication

(White)

^*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Standby Indication

4-146

^*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication

4-124

^*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with

4-133

Stop & Go function) Set Indication

(Green)

^*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Set Indication

4-146

Smart Brake

Support (SBS)

4-160

Smart Brake

Support [Rear]

(SBS-R)

^*Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF Indicator Light^*1

4-163

Smart Brake

Support [Rear

Crossing]

(SBS-RC)

4-168

^*Cruise Standby Indication

4-215

(White)

*Some models.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Signal

Indicator

Refer to

^*Cruise Set Indication

4-215

(Green)

*1

The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and

turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not

turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

*2

The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.

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*Some models.

When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Active Driving Display*

▼ Active Driving Display

1. Display

2. Dust-proof sheet

WARNING

Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:

Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous

as doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an

accident.

CAUTION

¾ Do not place beverages near the dust-proof sheet of the active driving display. If

water or other liquids are splashed on the dust-proof sheet, it could cause

damage.

¾ Do not place objects or apply stickers above the active driving display or to the

dust-proof sheet as they will cause interference.

NOTE

^ Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visibility of the active driving display

due to the characteristics of the display.

^ If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the

adjusted position may deviate.

^ The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions

such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.

^ If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.

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*Some models.

When Driving

Manual Transmission Operation

Manual Transmission

WARNING

Shift Pattern

Do not use sudden engine braking on

slippery road surfaces or at high

▼ Manual Transmission Shift Pattern

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.

Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R

position and set the parking brake

1. Neutral position

when leaving the vehicle unattended:

Otherwise the vehicle could move and

The shift pattern of the transmission is

cause an accident.

conventional, as shown.

Depress the clutch pedal all the way

CAUTION

down while shifting; then release it

slowly.

¾ Keep your foot off the clutch pedal

except when shifting gears. Also, do

Your vehicle is equipped with a device

not use the clutch to hold the vehicle

to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by

on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will

mistake. Push the shift lever downward

cause needless clutch wear and

and shift to R.

damage.

¾ Do not apply any excessive lateral

force to the shift lever when

changing from 5th to 4th gear. This

could lead to the accidental

selection of 2nd gear, which could

result in damage to the transmission.

¾ 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

transmission.

NOTE

^ If shifting to R is difficult, shift back

into neutral, release the clutch pedal,

and try again.

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When Driving

Manual Transmission Operation

▼ Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)

^ The clutch is not fully engaged when

accelerating from a stop.

The GSI supports you to obtain

^ The clutch pedal remains depressed

optimum fuel economy and smooth

for 2 seconds or longer while driving.

driving. It displays the selected gear

position in the instrument cluster as

▼ Recommendations for Shifting

well as notifies the driver to change to

Upshifting

the most suitable gear position

corresponding to the actual driving

For normal acceleration, Mazda

condition.

recommends these shift points:

(U.S.A. and Canada)

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

24 km/h (15 mph)

2 to 3

42 km/h (26 mph)

3 to 4

60 km/h (37 mph)

4 to 5

75 km/h (46 mph)

5 to 6

79 km/h (49 mph)

1. Selected gear position

2. Suitable gear position

For cruising, Mazda recommends these

shift points:

Indication

Condition

(U.S.A. and Canada)

The selected gear position is

Numeral

displayed.

Gear

Vehicle speed

Shift up or down to the indi-

1 to 2

13 km/h (8 mph)

and numer-

cated gear position is recom-

2 to 3

29 km/h (18 mph)

al

mended.

3 to 4

49 km/h (30 mph)

4 to 5

63 km/h (39 mph)

CAUTION

5 to 6

70 km/h (43 mph)

Do not rely solely on the shift-up/

Downshifting

shift-down recommendations by

indications. The actual driving situation

When you must slow down in heavy

might require shift operations different

traffic or on a steep upgrade,

from indication. To avoid the risk of

downshift before the engine starts to

accidents, the road and traffic

overwork. This reduces the chance of

conditions have to be judged correctly

stalling and gives better acceleration

by the driver before shifting.

when you need more speed.

On a steep downgrade, downshifting

NOTE

helps maintain safe speed and

The GSI turns off when the following

prolongs brake life.

operations are performed.

^ The vehicle is stopped.

^ The vehicle is put in neutral.

^ The vehicle is driven in reverse.

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When Driving

Automatic Transmission

NOTE

Automatic Transmission

The Sport AT has an option that is not

Controls

included in the traditional automatic

transmission that gives the driver the

▼ Automatic Transmission Controls

option of selecting each gear instead of

leaving it to the transmission to shift

gears. Even if you intend to use the

automatic transmission 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

1. Lock-release button

have not accidentally slipped into

2. Selector lever

manual shift mode (page 4-38).

Indication

Various Lockouts

Indicates that you must depress

the brake pedal and hold in the

lock-release button to shift (The ig-

nition must be switched ON).

Indicates the selector lever can be

shifted freely into any position.

Indicates that you must hold in the

lock-release button to shift.

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When Driving

Automatic Transmission

▼ Shift-Lock Override

Shift-Lock System

If the selector lever will not move from

▼ Shift-Lock System

P position using the proper shift

The shift-lock system prevents shifting

procedure, continue to hold down the

out of P unless the brake pedal is

brake pedal.

depressed.

1. Remove the shift-lock override

cover using a cloth-wrapped flat

To shift from P:

head screwdriver.

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Insert a flat screwdriver and push it

2. Start the engine.

down.

3. Press and hold the lock-release

button.

4. Move the selector lever.

NOTE

^ When the ignition is switched to

ACC or the ignition is switched off,

the selector lever cannot be shifted

from P position.

^ The ignition cannot be switched to

OFF if the selector lever is not in P

position.

1. Cover

3. Press and hold the lock-release

button.

4. Move the selector lever.

Take the vehicle to an Authorized

Mazda Dealer to have the system

checked.

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When Driving

Automatic Transmission

N (Neutral)

Transmission Ranges

In N, the wheels and transmission are

▼ Transmission Ranges

not locked. The vehicle will roll freely

even on the slightest incline unless the

^ The shift position indication in the

parking brake or brakes are on.

instrument cluster illuminates.

Refer to Shift Position Indication on

WARNING

page 4-38.

^ Shift the selector lever to the P or N

position to start the engine.

If the engine is running faster than

idle, do not shift from N or P into a

P (Park)

driving gear:

P locks the transmission and prevents

It's dangerous to shift from N or P into

a driving gear when the engine is

the front wheels from rotating.

running faster than idle. If this is done,

WARNING

the vehicle could move suddenly,

causing an accident or serious injury.

Always set the selector lever to P

Do not shift into N when driving the

position and set the parking brake:

vehicle:

Only setting the selector lever to the P

Shifting into N while driving is

position without using the parking

dangerous. Engine braking cannot be

brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.

applied when decelerating which

If P fails to hold, the vehicle could

could lead to an accident or serious

move and cause an accident.

injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION

¾ Shifting into P, N or R while the

Do not shift into N when driving the

vehicle is moving can damage your

vehicle. Doing so can cause

transmission.

transmission damage.

¾ Shifting into a driving gear or reverse

when the engine is running faster

NOTE

than idle can damage the

Apply the parking brake or depress the

transmission.

brake pedal before moving the selector

R (Reverse)

lever from N position to prevent the

vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

In position R, the vehicle moves only

backward. You must be at a complete

D (Drive)

stop before shifting to or from R,

D is the normal driving position. From

except under rare circumstances as

a stop, the transmission will

explained in Rocking the Vehicle (page

automatically shift through a 6-gear

3-46).

sequence.

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When Driving

Automatic Transmission

M (Manual)

Manual Shift Mode

M is the manual shift mode position.

Gears can be shifted up or down by

▼ Manual Shift Mode

operating the selector lever.

The manual shift mode gives you the

Refer to Manual Shift Mode on page

feel of driving a manual transmission

4-38.

vehicle by allowing you to operate the

selector lever manually. This allows you

▼ Shift Position Indication

to control engine rpm and torque to

the drive wheels much like a manual

transmission when more control is

desired.

To change to manual shift mode, shift

the lever from D to M.

1. Shift position indication

The selector position is indicated when

the ignition is switched ON.

Gear position indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the

shift position indication illuminates

and the numeral for the selected gear

is displayed.

NOTE

▼ Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

^ Changing to manual shift mode

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

while driving will not damage the

automatically controls the transmission

transmission.

shift points to best suit the road

^ If you change to manual shift mode

conditions and driver input. This

when the vehicle is stopped, the gear

improves driving feel. The transmission

will shift to M1.

may switch to AAS mode when driving

^ If you change to manual shift mode

up and down slopes, cornering, driving

without depressing the accelerator

at high elevations, or depressing the

pedal when driving in D range, 5th

accelerator pedal quickly while the

gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to

selector lever is in the D position.

M4/M5.

Depending on the road and driving

conditions/vehicle operations, gear

To return to automatic shift mode, shift

shifting could be delayed or not occur,

the lever from M to D.

however, this does not indicate a

problem because the AAS mode will

maintain the optimum gear position.

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When Driving

Automatic Transmission

▼ Indications

▼ Manually Shifting Up

You can shift gears up by operating the

selector lever or the steering shift

switches*.

M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6

Using selector lever

To shift up to a higher gear, tap the

selector lever back + once.

1. Manual shift mode indication

2. Gear position indication

Manual shift mode indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the

shift position indication in the

instrument panel illuminates.

Gear position indication

The numeral for the selected gear

illuminates.

NOTE

Using steering shift switch*

^ If the gears cannot be shifted down

To shift up to a higher gear with the

when driving at higher speeds, the

steering shift switches, pull the UP

gear position indication will flash

switch (+/OFF) toward you once with

twice to signal that the gears cannot

your fingers.

be shifted down (to protect the

transmission).

^ If the automatic transmission fluid

(ATF) temperature becomes too

high, there is the possibility that the

transmission will switch to automatic

shift mode, canceling manual shift

mode and turning off the gear

position indication illumination. This

is a normal function to protect the

AT. After the ATF temperature has

decreased, the gear position

indication illumination turns back on

1. UP switch (+/OFF)

and driving in manual shift mode is

restored.

*Some models.

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When Driving

Automatic Transmission

▼ Manually Shifting Down

WARNING

You can shift gears down by operating

Keep your hands on the steering

the selector lever or the steering shift

wheel rim when using fingers on the

switches*.

steering shift switches:

M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2→ M1

Putting your hands inside the rim of

Using selector lever

the steering wheel when using the

steering shift switches is dangerous. If

To shift down to a lower gear, tap the

the driver's air bag were to deploy in a

selector lever forward - once.

collision, your hands could be

impacted causing injury.

NOTE

^ When driving slowly, the gears may

not shift up.

^ Do not drive the vehicle with the

tachometer needle in the RED ZONE

while in manual shift mode. In

addition, manual shift mode

switches to automatic shift mode

while the accelerator pedal is

completely depressed.

Using steering shift switch*

This function is canceled while the

DSC is turned off. However, if the

To shift down to a lower gear with the

vehicle is continuously driven at a

steering shift switches, pull the DOWN

high rpm, the gears may

switch (-) toward you once with your

automatically shift up to protect the

fingers.

engine.

^ The steering shift switch can be used

temporarily even if the selector lever

is in the D position while driving. In

addition, it returns to automatic shift

mode when the UP switch (+/OFF)

is pulled rearward for a sufficient

amount of time.

1. DOWN switch (-)

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*Some models.

When Driving

Automatic Transmission

▼ Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit

For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows:

When the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear is

shifted.

1.

1st

2.

2nd

3.

3rd

4.

4th

5.

5th

6.

6th

Shift up

The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.

Shift down

The gear does not shift down while the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit.

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does not shift down, the

gear position indication flashes 2 times to notify the driver that the gear cannot be

shifted.

Kickdown

When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, the gear shifts down.

However, the gears do not kickdown while the DSC is turned off.

NOTE

The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear fixed mode.

Auto-shift down

The gear shifts down automatically depending on the vehicle speed during

deceleration.

NOTE

If the vehicle comes to a stop while in the second gear fixed mode, the gear remains

in second.

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When Driving

Automatic Transmission

▼ Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:

(U.S.A. and Canada)

Gear

Vehicle speed^*1

M1 to M2

24 km/h (15 mph)

M2 to M3

40 km/h (25 mph)

M3 to M4

65 km/h (40 mph)

M4 to M5

73 km/h (45 mph)

M5 to M6

81 km/h (50 mph)

^*1

Always observe local speed limit regulations.

Downshifting

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.

On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake

life.

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When Driving

Automatic Transmission

NOTE

Direct Mode*

Shifting up and down while in direct

mode may not be possible depending

▼ Direct Mode

on the vehicle speed. In addition,

Direct mode can be used for

because direct mode is canceled

temporarily switching gears by

(released) depending on the rate of

operating the steering shift switch

acceleration or if the accelerator is fully

while the vehicle is being driven with

depressed, use of the manual shift

the selector lever in the D position.

mode is recommended if you need to

While in direct mode, the D and M

drive the vehicle in a particular gear for

indication illuminate and the gear

long periods.

position in use is illuminated.

1. Direct mode indication

2. Gear position indication

Direct mode is canceled (released)

under the following conditions.

^ The UP switch (+/OFF) is pulled

rearward for a certain amount of

time or longer.

^ The vehicle is driven for a certain

amount of time or longer (time

differs depending on the driving

conditions while operating).

^ The vehicle is stopped or moving at a

slow speed.

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*Some models.

When Driving

Switches and Controls

Lighting Control

▼ Headlights

Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.

When the taillights, parking lights, license plate lights, and the side-marker lights are

turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

NOTE

^ If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately

30 seconds after switching the ignition off.

The time setting can be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

^ To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is

off unless safety requires them.

Without auto-light control

Switch Position

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off

On^*1

Daytime running lights

On^*2

On^*2

Off

Taillights

Parking lights

Off

On^*3

On^*1

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

^*1

When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the headlights turn off if the auto headlight

off function has been canceled. If the auto headlight off function is enabled, the lights turn on for the

set period using the auto headlight off function, and then they turn off.

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2

When the light switch is switched to a different position from the OFF,

position while the

vehicle is stopped, the daytime running lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the daytime

running lights turn on again.

^*3

When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the headlights remain on if the auto headlight

off function has been canceled. If the auto headlight off function is enabled, the lights turn on for the

set period using the auto headlight off function, and then they turn off.

With auto-light control

AUTO

Surround-

Surround-

Surround-

Surround-

Switch Position

OFF^*1

ings are

ings are

ings are

ings are

bright^*2

dark^*3

bright^*2

dark^*3

Headlights

Off

Off

On

Off

On^*4*5

On^*6

Daytime running lights

Off

On^*7

Off

On^*8

Off

Off

Taillights

Parking lights

Off

Off

On

On^*9

On^*9

On^*6

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

^*1

When the light switch is switched to OFF while the vehicle is stopped, the lights turn off. The light

switch returns automatically to the AUTO position and the headlights change to AUTO operation

when you start driving the vehicle.

^*2

The level of brightness around the vehicle is of a sufficient level.

^*3

The level of brightness around the vehicle is of an insufficient level.

^*4

The daytime running lights can be disabled using the personalization features (page 4-51). If the

daytime running lights are disabled, the headlights turn off directly after starting the engine. The

headlights turn on when you begin driving the vehicle.

^*5

When the light switch is switched from the OFF, AUTO, or

position to the

position while

the vehicle is stopped, the headlights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the headlights turn

on again.

^*6

When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the headlights turn off if the auto headlight

off function has been canceled. If the auto headlight off function is enabled, the lights turn on for the

set period using the auto headlight off function, and then they turn off.

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When the light switch is switched to a different position from the AUTO position while the vehicle is

stopped, the daytime running lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the daytime running

lights turn on again.

^*8

If one of the following operations is done from the

position while the vehicle is stopped, the

daytime running lights turn off.

 Switch the light switch to the OFF position.

 Switch the light switch to the AUTO position, and then to the

position again.

 Switch the light switch to the

position.

When starting to drive the vehicle, the daytime running lights turn on again.

^*9

When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the headlights remain on if the auto headlight

off function has been canceled. If the auto headlight off function is enabled, the lights turn on for the

set period using the auto headlight off function, and then they turn off.

Auto-light control

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON,

the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns

the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.

CAUTION

¾ Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield.

Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

¾ 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 could be damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are

going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely when

it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running. This is particularly important

when clearing ice and snow.

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NOTE

^ The headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even if the

surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is

night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as

inside long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.

^ If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in AUTO, and the

wipers are operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for several

seconds, bad weather conditions are determined and the headlights may be

turned on.

^ The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

▼ Headlight High-Low Beam

▼ Flashing the Headlights

The headlights switch between high

The headlights can be flashed with the

and low beams by moving the lever

ignition switched to ON.

forward or backward.

When the power switch is switched

ON, and regardless of the headlight

position, the headlights switch to high

beams while the lever is being pulled.

1. High beam

2. Low beam

When the headlight high-beams are

1. OFF

on, the headlight high-beam indicator

2. Headlight flashing

light is turned on.

The headlight high-beam indicator

light in the instrument cluster

illuminates simultaneously. The lever

will return to the normal position when

released.

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▼ Coming Home Light

To turn on the lights

The coming home light turns on the

When the ignition switch and the

headlights (low beams) when the lever

headlight switch are in the following

is operated.

conditions, the headlights will

illuminate when the transmitter unlock

To turn on the lights

button is pressed and the vehicle

When the lever is pulled with the

receives the transmitter signal. The

ignition switched to ACC or OFF, the

headlights turn off after a certain

low beam headlights turn on.

period of time has elapsed (30

The headlights turn off after a certain

seconds).

period of time has elapsed after all of

^ Ignition switch: off

the doors are closed.

^ Headlight switch: AUTO,

, or

NOTE

^ The time until the headlights turn off

after all of the doors are closed can

be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

1. Lock button

^ If no operations are done for 3

2. Unlock button

minutes after the lever is pulled, the

headlights turn off.

NOTE

^ The headlights turn off if the lever is

^ Operation of the leaving home light

pulled again while the headlights are

can be turned on or off.

illuminated.

Refer to the Settings section in the

▼ Leaving Home Light

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

^ When the transmitter lock button is

The leaving home light turns on the

pressed and the vehicle receives the

lights when the transmitter unlock

transmitter signal, the headlights turn

button is pressed while away from the

off.

vehicle.

^ When the headlight switch is turned

The following lights turn on when the

to the OFF position, the headlights

leaving home light is operated.

turn off.

Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,

License plate lights.

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