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Mazda 6 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 8

When Driving

Switches and Controls

¾ If the amount of washer fluid spray is

▼ Windshield Wipers

insufficient, do not use the washer

Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever

switch. If the washer switch continues to

up or down.

be operated with no washer fluid being

With intermittent wiper

sprayed, it could lead to pump damage.

NOTE

If the windshield wipers are operated

under cold weather conditions or during

snowfall, they could stop due to

accumulated snow on the windshield. If

the windshield wipers stop due to

accumulated snow on the windshield, park

the vehicle in a safe place, turn the wiper

switch off, and then remove the

accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is

turned to another position other than OFF,

Switch Posi-

Wiper operation

the wipers will operate. If the wipers do

tion

not operate even though the wiper switch

MIST

Operation while pulling up lever

is turned to a position other than OFF,

OFF

Stop

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as

INT

Intermittent

soon as possible.

LO

Low speed

HI

High speed

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the intermittent position

and choose the interval timing by rotating

the ring.

INT ring

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

With auto-wiper control

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

wipers on or off automatically

(off―intermittent―low speed―high

speed).

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be

adjusted by turning the switch on the

wiper lever.

From the center position (normal), rotate

Switch Posi-

the switch upward for higher sensitivity

Wiper operation

tion

(faster response) or rotate it downward for

MIST

Operation while pulling up lever

less sensitivity (slower response).

OFF

Stop

AUTO

Auto control

Less sensitivity

Switch

LO

Low speed

HI

High speed

Center

position

Higher sensitivity

CAUTION

¾ Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering

a sticker or a label on the windshield.

Otherwise the rain sensor will not

operate correctly.

*Some models.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

▼ Windshield Washer

Rear Window Defogger

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to

The rear window defogger clears fog from

spray washer fluid.

the rear window.

OFF

The ignition must be switched ON to use

the defogger.

Washer

Press the switch to turn on the rear

window defogger. The rear window

defogger operates for about 15 minutes

and then turns off automatically.

The indicator light illuminates when the

NOTE

defogger is operating.

If the windshield washer is turned on when

the windshield wipers are not operating,

To turn off the rear window defogger

the windshield wipers operate a few times.

before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press

If the washer does not work, inspect the

the switch again.

fluid level (page 6-29). If the fluid level

Indicator light

is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

CAUTION

¾ Do not use sharp instruments or window

cleaners with abrasives to clean the

inside of the rear window surface. They

may damage the defogger grid inside the

window.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

NOTE

To turn on the windshield wiper de-icer,

switch the ignition ON and press the rear

^ This defogger is not designed for

window defogger switch (page 4-89).

melting snow. If there is an

accumulation of snow on the rear

Indicator light

window, remove it before using the

defogger.

^ The rear window defogger setting can

be changed. After changing the setting,

the rear window defogger stops

automatically after 15 minutes have

elapsed and when the ambient

temperature is high. When the ambient

temperature is low, it continues to

operate until the switch is pressed

again.

▼ Mirror Defogger^*

Refer to the Settings section in the

The mirror defoggers defrost the outside

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

mirrors.

▼ Windshield Wiper De-icer^*

The mirror defoggers operate in

The thermal filaments at the following

conjunction with the rear window

positions heat up and facilitate the removal

defogger.

of snow accumulated on the windshield.

To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the

ignition ON and press the rear window

defogger switch (page 4-89).

Indicator light

The windshield wiper de-icer operates in

conjunction with the rear window

defogger.

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*Some models.

When Driving

Switches and Controls

Horn

Hazard Warning Flasher

To sound the horn, press the

mark on

The hazard warning lights should always

the steering wheel.

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. The hazard

warning indicator lights in the instrument

cluster flash simultaneously.

NOTE

^ The turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning lights are on.

^ Check local regulations about the use of

hazard warning lights while the vehicle

is being towed to verify that it is not in

violation of the law.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Using these garage door openers can

HomeLink Wireless

increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Control System (Type A)*

For further information, contact HomeLink

at 1-800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com

NOTE

or an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

HomeLink and HomeLink house icon are

registered trademarks of Gentex

Always check the areas surrounding

Corporation.

garage doors and gates for people or

obstructions before programming or

The HomeLink system replaces up to 3

during operation of the HomeLink system:

hand-held transmitters with a single

Programming or operating the HomeLink

built-in component in the auto-dimming

system without verifying the safety of areas

mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on

surrounding garage doors and gates is

the auto-dimming mirror activates garage

dangerous and could result in an

doors, gates and other devices surrounding

unexpected accident and serious injury if

your home.

someone were to be hit.

Indicator light

NOTE

The programming will not be erased even

if the battery is disconnected.

▼ Pre-programming the HomeLink

System

NOTE

HomeLink button

It is recommended that a new battery be

placed in the hand-held transmitter of the

device being programmed to HomeLink

WARNING

for quicker training and accurate

transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

Do not use the HomeLink system with any

garage door opener that lacks the safety

^ Verify that there is a remote control

stop and reverse feature:

transmitter available for the device you

Using the HomeLink system with any

would like to program.

garage door opener that lacks the safety

^ Disconnect the power to the device.

stop and reverse feature as required by

federal safety standards is dangerous. (This

includes garage doors manufactured

before April 1, 1982.)

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*Some models.

When Driving

Switches and Controls

▼ Erasing Programmed HomeLink

HomeLink Wireless

Buttons

Control System (Type B)*

To erase the existing programming from

all three operating channels, press and

NOTE

hold the two outside buttons (

,

) on

HomeLink and HomeLink house are

the auto-dimming mirror until the

registered trademarks of Gentex

HomeLink indicator light begins to flash

Corporation.

after approximately 10 seconds.

Verify that the programming has been

The HomeLink system replaces up to 3

erased when you resell the vehicle.

hand-held transmitters with a single

built-in component in the auto-dimming

mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on

the auto-dimming mirror activates garage

doors, gates and other devices surrounding

your home.

Indicator Light

HomeLink button

WARNING

Do not use the HomeLink system with any

garage door opener that lacks the safety

stop and reverse feature:

Using the HomeLink system with any

garage door opener that lacks the safety

stop and reverse feature as required by

federal safety standards is dangerous. (This

includes garage doors manufactured

before April 1, 1982.)

Using these garage door openers can

increase the risk of serious injury or death.

For further information, contact HomeLink

at www.homelink.com or

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

*Some models.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Always check the areas surrounding

▼ Programming the HomeLink

garage doors and gates for people or

System

obstructions before programming or

The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons

during operation of the HomeLink system:

which can be individually selected and

Programming or operating the HomeLink

programmed using the transmitters for

system without verifying the safety of areas

current, on-market devices as follows:

surrounding garage doors and gates is

1.

Press and release the HomeLink button

dangerous and could result in an

you would like to program. The

unexpected accident and serious injury if

indicator light flashes slowly in amber

someone were to be hit.

when the button is pressed.

Indicator Light

NOTE

The programming will not be erased even

if the battery is disconnected.

▼ Pre-programming the HomeLink

System

HomeLink button

NOTE

2.

Hold the hand-held transmitter 2.5 to

It is recommended that a new battery be

7.5 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the

placed in the hand-held transmitter of the

HomeLink button you would like to

device being programmed to HomeLink

program while keeping the indicator

for quicker training and accurate

light in view.

transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

NOTE

^ Verify that there is a remote control

Depending on the hand-held

transmitter available for the device you

transmitter, it may be easier to do the

would like to program.

programming by holding it 15 to 20 cm

(6 to 7.8 in) away from the HomeLink

button.

3.

Press the hand-held transmitter button

continuously until the indicator light

changes from amber (flashing) to

green (on/flashing).

NOTE

Some gate operators and garage door

openers may require you to replace

this Programming Step 3 with

procedures noted in the “Gate

Operator/Canadian Programming”

section.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

4.

Press the HomeLink button again to

7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press

check if the programming has been

and hold the Homelink button, and

completed.

then release it after two seconds have

passed. Repeat the “press/hold/

^ If the indicator light remains on in

release” sequence a second time, and,

green, the programming is complete

depending on the brand of the garage

and the device becomes operational.

door opener (or other rolling code

^ If the indicator light flashes rapidly

equipped device), repeat this sequence

in green, firmly press and hold the

a third time to complete the

Homelink button and release it after

programming process.

two seconds have passed. Repeat

Press the programmed HomeLink

this process up to three times to

button and make sure that the

complete the programming. The

HomeLink System operates.

device becomes operational and

8. If the status indicator arrows are

programming is complete. If the

flashing, refer to Garage Door

device does not operate, go to the

Two-Way Communication.

next step.

Indicator Light

5.

At the garage door opener receiver

(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate

the “learn” or “smart” button. This can

usually be found where the hanging

antenna wire is attached to the

NOTE

motor-head unit.

To program the remaining two HomeLink

6.

Firmly press and release the “learn” or

buttons, go back to Step 1 of

“smart” button. (The name and color

Programming the HomeLink System and

of the button may vary by

repeat the procedure.

manufacturer.)

For questions or comments, please contact

NOTE

HomeLink at www.homelink.com or

Complete the programming within 30

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex , or

seconds.

the HomeLink toll-free hotline at

1-800-355-3515 (for calls placed outside

of the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico,

international rates will apply and may

differ based on landline or mobile phone).

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

1. Press the two outer HomeLink buttons

If the garage door status indicator lights do

continuously at the same time until the

not flash, the two-way communication

indicator light flashes.

programming is not completed. For

additional HomeLink information and

programming videos, refer to the

following Websites:

^ www.HomeLink.com

^ www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex

HomeLink button 3

Operating the garage door two-way

HomeLink button 1

communication

2. Stop pressing the HomeLink buttons.

By pressing HomeLink buttons 1 and 2 at

▼ Garage Door Two-Way

the same time for two seconds, the status

Communication

of the garage door is indicated for about 3

seconds as follows:

The garage door two-way communication

is a function that communicates with the

garage door opener and indicates whether

the garages door is open or closed using

the indicator lights in the rear view mirror.

HomeLink button 2

It can indicate the status of the garage door

HomeLink button 1

within a range up-to 250 m (820 ft).

NOTE

Garage door

Indicator light

status

The communication range may shorten

Amber flashes

depending on obstructions.

Closing

Programming two-way communication

Within five seconds after programming a

Amber flashes

new HomeLink button, both of the garage

Opening

door status indicator lights will flash

rapidly in green indicating that the garage

Green turns on

door two-way communication has been

Closed

established. If the garage door status

indicator lights flash, the two-way

Green turns on

communication programming is complete.

Opened

NOTE

The programming will not be erased even

if the battery is disconnected.

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When Driving

Brake

Dry off brakes that have become wet by

Brake System

driving slowly, releasing the accelerator

▼ Foot Brake

pedal and lightly applying the brakes

several times until the brake performance

This vehicle has power-assisted brakes

returns to normal:

that adjust automatically through normal

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

use.

Increased stopping distance or the vehicle

pulling to one side when braking could

Should power-assist fail, you can stop by

result in a serious accident. Light braking

applying greater force than normal to the

will indicate whether the brakes have been

brake pedal. But the distance required to

affected.

stop will be greater than usual.

WARNING

CAUTION

¾ Do not drive with your foot held on the

Do not coast with the engine stalled or

brake pedal. Doing so could result in the

turned off, find a safe place to stop:

following:

Coasting with the engine stalled or turned

off is dangerous. Braking will require more

¾ The brake parts will wear out more

effort, and the brake's power-assist could

quickly.

be depleted if you pump the brake. This will

¾ The brakes can overheat and adversely

cause longer stopping distances or even an

affect brake performance.

accident.

¾ Always depress the brake pedal with the

right foot. Applying the brakes with the

Shift to a lower gear when going down

unaccustomed left foot could slow your

steep hills:

reaction time to an emergency situation

Driving with your foot continuously on the

resulting in insufficient braking

brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes

operation.

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.

¾ Wear shoes appropriate for driving in

order to avoid your shoe contacting the

brake pedal when depressing the

accelerator pedal.

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When Driving

Brake

▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

NOTE

The EPB equipment applies the parking

^ The parking brake cannot be applied or

brake using an electric motor. When the

released while the vehicle battery is

parking brake is applied, the EPB switch

dead.

^ An operation sound occurs when

indicator light turns on.

applying or releasing the parking brake,

Indicator light

however, this does not indicate a

malfunction.

^ If the EPB is not used for long periods,

an automatic inspection of the system is

performed while the vehicle is parked.

An operation sound can be heard,

however, this does not indicate a

problem.

^ When the parking brake is applied and

the ignition is switched OFF, an

operation sound can be heard, however,

WARNING

this does not indicate a problem.

^ The brake pedal may move while the

parking brake is being applied or

Do not drive the vehicle with the parking

released, however, this does not indicate

brake applied:

a problem.

If the vehicle is driven with the parking

^ If the EPB switch is continually pulled

brake applied, the brake parts may

while driving the vehicle, the parking

generate heat and the brake system may

brake will be applied and the EPB

not operate, leading to an accident.

warning beep will be activated. When

Before driving, release the parking brake

the switch is released, the parking brake

and verify that the EPB indicator light is

is released and the beep stops.

turned off.

^ If the parking brake is applied with the

ignition switched off or in ACC, the EPB

indicator light in the instrument cluster

and the indicator light in the switch may

turn on for 15 seconds.

^ When running the vehicle through an

automatic car wash, it may be necessary

to switch the ignition off with the

parking brake released depending on

the type of automatic car wash.

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When Driving

Brake

When applying the parking brake

Parking brake manual release

The parking brake can be applied

Firmly depress the brake pedal and press

regardless of the ignition switch position.

the EPB switch.

Securely depress the brake pedal and pull

up the EPB switch.

The parking brake is applied and the EPB

indicator light and the EPB switch

indicator light turn on.

Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or

Flashes on page 7-25.

If the EPB switch is pressed without

depressing the brake pedal, the display in

the instrument cluster notifies the driver

that the brake is not depressed.

(Type A/B instrument cluster)

A message is displayed on the

multi-information display in the

instrument cluster.

When releasing the parking brake

Refer to Message Indicated in

The parking brake can be released while

Multi-information Display on page 7-41.

the ignition is switched ON or the engine

(Type C instrument cluster)

is running. When the parking brake is

The brake pedal operation demand

released, the EPB indicator light and the

indicator light (green) in the instrument

EPB switch indicator light turn off.

cluster turns on.

(Green)

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When Driving

Brake

Parking brake automatic release

▼ Brake Pad Wear Indicator

If the accelerator pedal is depressed with

When the disc brake pads become worn,

the parking brake applied and all of the

the built-in wear indicators contact the

following conditions met, the parking

disc plates. This causes a screeching noise

brake is released automatically.

to warn that the pads should be replaced.

^ The engine is running.

^ The driver's door is closed.

^ The driver's seat belt is fastened.

^ Selector lever is in the D, M, or R

position

NOTE

If something such as the driver's foot

contacts the accelerator pedal with the

engine running and the parking brake

When you hear this noise, consult an

applied, the parking brake may be

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

released automatically. If you do not

possible.

intend to drive immediately, shift the

selector lever to the P or N position.

WARNING

▼ Warning Light

Do not drive with worn disc pads:

The warning light turns on when the

Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous.

system has a malfunction.

The brakes could fail and cause a serious

Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda

accident. As soon as you hear a screeching

Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on

noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

page 7-28.

NOTE

In high humidity weather conditions,

brake noises, such as brake squeak or

brake squeal can be heard. It does not

indicate a malfunction.

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When Driving

Brake

AUTOHOLD

The AUTOHOLD function automatically holds the vehicle stopped, even if you take your

foot off the brake pedal. This function can be best used while stopped in traffic or at a traffic

light. The brakes are released when you start driving the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the AUTOHOLD function:

The AUTOHOLD function is only designed to assist the brake operation while the vehicle is

stopped. Neglecting to operate the brakes and relying only on the AUTOHOLD system is

dangerous and could result in an unexpected accident if the vehicle were to suddenly move.

Operate the brakes appropriately in accordance with the road and surrounding conditions.

Do not release your foot from the brake pedal while the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade:

Because there is a possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by the

AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident.

Do not use the AUTOHOLD function on slippery roads such as icy or snow-covered roads, or

unpaved roads:

Even if the vehicle is held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may

move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Operate the accelerator pedal, brakes, or

steering wheel appropriately as necessary.

Immediately depress the brake pedal in the following cases:

Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly

and result in an accident.

¾ The brake pedal operation demand warning light (red) flashes and the warning sound is

activated at the same time.

(Red)

¾ [Brake Hold Unavailable Depress Brake to Hold Position] is displayed in the

multi-information display and the warning sound is activated at the same time.

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When Driving

Brake

Always apply the parking brake when parking the vehicle:

Not applying the parking brake when parking the vehicle is dangerous as the vehicle may

move unexpectedly and result in an accident. When parking the vehicle, shift the selector

lever to the P position and apply the parking brake.

CAUTION

If you stop operating the accelerator pedal before the vehicle starts moving, the force holding

the vehicle in the stopped position may weaken. Firmly depress the brake pedal or depress the

accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

NOTE

^ Under the following conditions, a problem with the AUTOHOLD is occurring. Have your

vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

^ The brake pedal operation demand warning light (red) in the instrument cluster flashes

and the warning sound is activated for about 5 seconds while the AUTOHOLD is

operating or when you press the AUTOHOLD switch.

^ A message is indicated on the multi-information display and a warning sound is

activated for about 5 seconds while the AUTOHOLD is operating or when your press

the AUTOHOLD switch.

^ If you switch the ignition OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking brake is

applied automatically to assist you with parking the vehicle.

^ The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the selector lever is shifted to R position while the

vehicle is on level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).

: Driving in reverse (selector lever in R)

Vehicle tilts forward

Level ground

Vehicle tilts rearward

AUTOHOLD :

AUTOHOLD :

AUTOHOLD :

Operates

Does not operate,

Does not operate,

canceled

canceled

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When Driving

Brake

▼ To Turn On AUTOHOLD System

2. The AUTOHOLD active indicator

light in the instrument cluster turns on

Press the AUTOHOLD switch and when

and the brakes are held.

the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light

turns on, the AUTOHOLD function turns

on.

AUTOHOLD standby

indicator light

3. The vehicle is held in its stopped

position even with the brake pedal

released.

NOTE

When all of the following conditions are

met, the AUTOHOLD operates and the

brakes are held.

NOTE

^ The ignition is switched ON (engine is

When all of the following conditions are

running).

met, the AUTOHOLD standby indicator

^ The vehicle is stopped.

light turns on when the AUTOHOLD

^ The brake pedal is being depressed.

switch is pressed and the AUTOHOLD

^ The AUTOHOLD active indicator light

function turns on.

turns on.

^ The ignition is switched ON (engine is

^ The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

running).

^ The driver's seat belt is fastened.

^ The driver's seat belt is fastened.

^ The driver's door is closed.

^ The driver's door is closed.

^ There is no problem with the

^ There is no problem with the

AUTOHOLD function.

AUTOHOLD function.

^ The parking brake is released.

^ There is no problem with the Electric

To operate AUTOHOLD and hold the

Parking Brake (EPB) function.

brakes

^ The selector lever is in a position other

1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the

than R position or the vehicle tilts

vehicle to a complete stop.

forward with the selector lever in the R

position.

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When Driving

Brake

To release AUTOHOLD and start

▼ To Turn Off AUTOHOLD System

driving the vehicle

Depress the brake pedal and press the

If you try to resume driving the vehicle,

AUTOHOLD switch. The AUTOHOLD is

the brakes release automatically and the

turned off and the AUTOHOLD standby

AUTOHOLD active indicator light turns

indicator light turns off.

off.

AUTOHOLD standby

indicator light

NOTE

^ If the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

switch is pulled while the AUTOHOLD

is operating, the parking brake is

applied and the AUTOHOLD is

released. In addition, if the parking

brake is released under this condition,

the AUTOHOLD operates to hold the

brakes.

^ Under the following conditions, the

NOTE

parking brake is automatically applied

and the AUTOHOLD is released. The

^ When the brakes are not held such as

AUTOHOLD is re-enabled when the

while driving the vehicle, the

conditions before the AUTOHOLD is

AUTOHOLD can be turned off only by

released are restored.

pressing the AUTOHOLD switch.

^ The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

^ The driver’s door is opened.

^ When about 10 minutes or longer have

passed since the AUTOHOLD operation

started, the parking brake is

automatically applied. Because the

AUTOHOLD is restored when releasing

the parking brake, the hold on the

brakes by AUTOHOLD function

resumes.

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When Driving

Brake



(Type A/B instrument cluster)

Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed

without depressing the brake pedal

HLA is a function which assists the driver

while AUTOHOLD is operating

in accelerating from a stop while on a

(AUTOHOLD active indicator light in

slope. When the driver releases the brake

instrument cluster is turned on), the

pedal and depresses the accelerator pedal

message Brake Pedal Must Be

while on a slope, the function prevents the

Depressed to Deactivate Auto Hold

vehicle from rolling. The braking force is

System is indicated on the

maintained automatically after the brake

multi-information display to notify the

pedal is released on a steep grade.

driver to depress the brake pedal.

HLA operates on a downward slope when



(Type C instrument cluster)

the selector lever is in the reverse (R)

If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed

position, and on an upward slope when the

without depressing the brake pedal

selector lever is in a forward gear.

while the AUTOHOLD is operating

(AUTOHOLD active indicator light is

WARNING

turned on), the brake pedal operation

demand indicator light (green) in the

Do not rely completely on HLA :

instrument cluster turns on to notify the

HLA is an auxiliary device for accelerating

driver that it is necessary to depress the

from a stop on a slope. The system only

brake pedal.

operates for about 2 seconds and

therefore, relying only on the system, when

accelerating from a stop is dangerous

because the vehicle may move (roll)

unexpectedly and cause an accident.

(Green)

The vehicle could roll depending on the

vehicle's load or if it is towing something.

^ If any of the following conditions occurs

Always confirm the safety around the

while the AUTOHOLD function is

vehicle before starting to drive the vehicle.

operating (AUTOHOLD active indicator

light is turned on), the parking brake is

NOTE

applied automatically and the

AUTOHOLD function turns off. For the

^ HLA does not operate on a gentle slope.

Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

In addition, the gradient of the slope on

operation, refer to the Electric Parking

which the system will operate changes

Brake (EPB) on page 4-101.

depending on the vehicle's load.

^ HLA does not operate if the parking

^ The ignition is switched OFF.

brake is applied, or if the vehicle has not

^ There is a problem with the

stopped completely.

AUTOHOLD function.

^ HLA is operating, the brake pedal may

feel stiff and vibrate, however, this does

not indicate a malfunction.

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at

Traction Control System

reduced speeds when roads are covered

(TCS)

with ice and/or snow:

Driving without proper traction devices on

The Traction Control System (TCS)

snow and/or ice-covered roads is

enhances traction and safety by controlling

dangerous. The Traction Control System

engine torque and braking. When the TCS

(TCS) alone cannot provide adequate

detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers

traction and you could still have an

engine torque and operates the brakes to

accident.

prevent loss of traction.

NOTE

This means that on a slick surface, the

To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF

engine adjusts automatically to provide

switch (page 4-114).

optimum power to the drive wheels,

limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.

▼ TCS/DSC Indicator Light

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda

Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on

page 7-28.

This indicator light stays on for a few

seconds when the ignition is switched ON.

WARNING

If the TCS or DSC is operating, the

indicator light flashes.

Do not rely on the Traction Control System

(TCS) as a substitute for safe driving:

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the

The Traction Control System (TCS) cannot

brake assist system may have a

compensate for unsafe and reckless

malfunction and they may not operate

driving, excessive speed, tailgating

correctly. Take your vehicle to an

(following another vehicle too closely), and

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and

NOTE

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/DSC is operating properly.

^ On slippery surfaces, such as fresh

snow, it will be impossible to achieve

high rpm when the TCS is on.

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

Dynamic Stability Control

CAUTION

(DSC)

¾ The DSC may not operate correctly

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

unless the following are observed:

automatically controls braking and engine

¾ Use tires of the correct size specified for

torque in conjunction with systems such as

your Mazda on all 4 wheels.

ABS and TCS to help control side slip

¾ Use tires of the same manufacturer,

when driving on slippery surfaces, or

brand and tread pattern on all 4

during sudden or evasive maneuvering,

wheels.

enhancing vehicle safety.

¾ Do not mix worn tires.

¾ The DSC may not operate correctly when

Refer to ABS (page 4-111) and TCS (page

tire chains are used or a temporary spare

4-112).

tire is installed because the tire diameter

changes.

DSC operation is possible at speeds

greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).

▼ TCS/DSC Indicator Light

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda

Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on

page 7-28.

This indicator light stays on for a few

seconds when the ignition is switched ON.

WARNING

If the TCS or DSC is operating, the

indicator light flashes.

Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability

Control as a substitute for safe driving:

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

brake assist system may have a

cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless

malfunction and they may not operate

driving, excessive speed, tailgating

correctly. Take your vehicle to an

(following another vehicle too closely), and

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and

road contact because of water on the road

surface). You can still have an accident.

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

▼ DSC OFF Indicator Light

NOTE

^ When DSC is on and you attempt to free

the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it

out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part

of the DSC system) will activate.

Depressing the accelerator will not

increase engine power and freeing the

vehicle may be difficult. When this

This indicator light stays on for a few

happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.

seconds when the ignition is switched ON.

^ If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is

It also illuminates when the DSC OFF

turned off, it automatically activates

switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is

when the ignition is switched ON.

switched off.

^ Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide

Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-114.

the best traction.

^ If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and

If the light remains illuminated and the

held for 10 seconds or more, the DSC

TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your

OFF switch malfunction detection

vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

function operates and the DSC system

The DSC may have a malfunction.

activates automatically. The DSC OFF

indicator light turns off while the DSC

▼ DSC OFF Switch

system is operative.

Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the



(Vehicles with Advanced Smart City

TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light

Brake Support (Advanced SCBS))

in the instrument cluster will illuminate.

If the Advanced Smart City Brake

Support (Advanced SCBS) operates with

the TCS/DSC turned off, the TCS/DSC

becomes operational automatically.

Press the switch again to turn the

TCS/DSC back on. The DSC OFF

indicator light will turn off.

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When Driving

Drive Selection

Drive Selection*

Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is

selected, the vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides

additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane

changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.

CAUTION

Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered roads.

It may cause tire slipping.

NOTE

^ When sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds may increase fuel

consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel sport mode for normal driving.

^ Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:

^ ABS/TCS/DSC is operating

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

function) System/cruise control is operating.

^ Steering wheel is being operated abruptly

▼ Drive Selection Switch

NOTE

Press the drive selection switch forward

^ In the following cases, the drive

(“

”) to select the sport mode.

selection is canceled.

Pull the drive selection switch back

^ The ignition is switched OFF.

(“

”) to cancel the sport mode.

^ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop

& Go function) System/cruise control

is set.

^ Depending on the driving conditions

when sport mode is selected, the vehicle

may perform shift-down or slightly

accelerate.

*Some models.

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When Driving

Drive Selection

▼ Select Mode Indication

When the sport mode is selected, the select

mode indication turns on in the instrument

cluster.

NOTE

If the drive selection cannot be switched to

sport mode, the select mode indication

flashes to notify the driver.

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