lights MAZDA MAZDA 2023 User Guide

The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
Unlocking any door.Opening any door.Opening the hood.Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is armed, the hazard warning
lights will flash once to indicate that
the system is armed.
▼ To Tu r n
Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push
button start.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
▼ To S t o p t h e A l a r m
A triggered alarm can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:
Pressing the unlock button or the
trunk button (4–door) on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push
button start.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk
lid opener while the key is being
carried.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
Before Driving
Security System
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ON
This is the normal running position
after the engine is started. The
indicator light (amber) turns off. (The
indicator light (amber) illuminates
when the ignition is switched ON and
the engine is not running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine
is started.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-29.
Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on
page 4-31.
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed
to ON, the sound of the fuel pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can
be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.
Starting the Engine
▼ Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
NOTE
The key must be carried because the
key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
The push button start system
functions (function which can start
the engine by only carrying the key)
can be deactivated to prevent any
possible adverse effect on a user
wearing a pacemaker or other
medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable to
start the engine by carrying the key.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for details. If the push button start
system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine
by following the procedure indicated
when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
After starting a cold engine, the
engine speed increases and a
whining sound from the engine
compartment can be heard.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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If the low fuel warning light illuminates
or the fuel level is very low, refuel as
soon as possible.
If inconsistency in engine performance
or stalling occurs due to low fuel level
conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon
as possible and add at least 10 L (2.7
US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
Refer to Low Fuel Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-35.
NOTE
After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.
The direction of the arrow ()
indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on
the left side of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor
detects that the surrounding area is
bright such as when the lights are
turned on in the daytime, the
dashboard illumination does not dim.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the ignition is switched ON in
the early evening or at dusk, the
dashboard illumination is dimmed
for several seconds until the light
sensor detects the brightness of the
surrounding area, however, the
dimming may cancel after the
brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-57.
The brightness of the instrument panel
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by pressing the dashboard
illumination switch while the
dashboard illumination is dimmed.
The brightness increases by pressing
the + switch.
The brightness decreases by pressing
the - switch. If you press the - switch
while the instrument cluster is at
maximum dimness, a sound is
activated to notify you that the
current dimmer setting is at
maximum dimness.

1. Bright
2. Dim
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be
canceled by pressing the + switch
while the instrument cluster is at
maximum dimness and while the
ignition is switched ON. If you press
the + switch again while the
illumination dimmer is canceled, a
sound is activated to notify you that it
is canceled. If the instrument cluster's
visibility is reduced due to glare from
surrounding brightness, cancel the
illumination dimmer.
NOTE
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster
cannot be dimmed even if the lights
are turned on.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display
of the daytime screen.
▼Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.

NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may
differ from the actual outside
temperature depending on the
surroundings and vehicle conditions:
Significantly cold or hot
temperatures.
Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
The vehicle is parked.The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and
Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating
the center display screen.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) on page
4-142.
Refer to Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) on
page 4-154.
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) on page 4-167.
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS)
on page 4-168.
Refer to Cruise Control on page
4-225.
▼ Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of eight directions
while the vehicle is being driven.

Display
Direction
N North
SS outh
EE ast
WW est
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
▼Message Display
A message such as the system
operation status, a malfunction, or an
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 4-29.
Refer to If a Indication/Indicator Lights
on page 4-31.
Message only is indicated on display
Follow the instructions indicated on
the display. For the display content,
refer to the next page.
Refer to If a Me
ssage Indicated on
Multi-information Display on page
7-40.
▼ Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending
on model and specifications.
1. Instrument Cluster
2. Front Center of Headliner

Warning lights will appear in any of the
highlighted areas
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify th
e user of the system operation status or a
system malfunction.
Signal Warning Refer to
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light*1
Electronic
Brake Force
Distribution
System Warn- ing
7-28
ABS warning 7-30
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-28
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-28
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7-29
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light*17-29
Master Warning Indication 7-30
Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
Brake Override Warning Indication 7-31
Check Engine Indication/Light*17-31
(Amber)
*i-stop Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
*Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Refer to
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-37
*Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication7-37
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 th
e user of the system operation status or a
system malfunction.
Signal Indicator Refer to
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat)
2-26
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light2-70
Security Indicator LightImmobilizer
System3-43
Theft-Deterrent System
3-44
Malfunction 7-34
(Green) KEY Indicator Light
4-5
(Green)
*i-stop Indicator Light4-16
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-35
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
*Shift Position Indication 4-44
Lights-On Indicator Light
4-57
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam4-60
Flashing the Headlights 4-60
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Tu r n a n d
Lane-Change
Signals4-63
Hazard Warn- ing Flasher 4-71
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-30
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-84
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) indicator Light 4-149
*Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA) indicator Light 4-163
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Tra c t i o n C o n -
trol System (TCS)4-89
Dynamic Sta- bility Control
(DSC)4-90
Tu r n s o n 7-33
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-91
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Lighting Control
▼Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headli
ghts 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 ligh t 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 OffOff
On*1
Daytime running lights On*2On*2Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights Off
On
*3On*1
*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.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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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
Switch Position OFF*1
AUTO
Surround-
ings are
bright
*2
Surround- ings are
dark
*3
Surround- ings are
bright
*2
Surround- ings are
dark
*3
Headlights Off Off On Off
On*4*5On*6
Daytime running lights OffOn*7OffOn*8Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights Off Off
On
On
*9On*9On*6
*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 usin g the personalization features (page 4-62). 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.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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