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▼TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator
Light (Turns on)
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.
▼Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Indication/
Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly
flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. The system may
not operate 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.
▼ Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Flashing)
If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the voltage of a tire pressure sensor
decreases, the TPMS warning light
flashes and a message is displayed on
the multi-information display. Have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle at high
speeds if the TPMS warning light turns
on or flashes:
Driving the vehicle at high speeds
while the TPMS warning light is turned
on or flashing is dangerous because
the brake performance and the
steering wheel operability will be
reduced. If the vehicle is driven at high
speeds or the brakes are suddenly
applied, it could lead to an accident.
Gradually apply the brakes to lower the
vehicle's speed.
Do not ignore the TPMS warning light
when it is turned on or flashing:
Continuing to drive the vehicle while
ignoring the illumination/flashing of
the TPMS warning light is dangerous
because a tire may burst which could
lead to an accident. Take appropriate
measures as soon as possible.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle at high
speeds if the TPMS warning light turns
on or flashes:
Driving the vehicle at high speeds
while the TPMS warning light is turned
on or flashing is dangerous because
the brake performance and the
steering wheel operability will be
reduced. If the vehicle is driven at high
speeds or the brakes are suddenly
applied, it could lead to an accident.
Gradually apply the brakes to lower the
vehicle's speed.
Do not ignore the TPMS warning light
when it is turned on or flashing:
Continuing to drive the vehicle while
ignoring the illumination/flashing of
the TPMS warning light is dangerous
because a tire may burst which could
lead to an accident. Take appropriate
measures as soon as possible.
NOTE
While the TPMS is learning the tire
positions, such as immediately after a
tire position has been changed, the tire
pressure at the tire position prior to it
being changed is displayed until the
system completes the learning. For this
reason, the tire pressures displayed for
the tire positions may be different from
the actual tire pressures at the tire
positions.
Action to be taken
Adjust the tire pressures to the
appropriate pressures.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page
6-33.
CAUTION
 Adjust the tire pressures while the
tires are cool. Because the air
pressure in the tires fluctuates
depending on the temperature,
before adjusting the tire pressures,
let the vehicle sit for an hour or drive
it only within a 1.6 km (1 mile)
distance. If the tire pressures are
adjusted while the tires are warm,
the tire pressures may decrease
below the
specified air pressure after
cooling down which could turn on
the warning light. In addition,
because the air pressure in the tires
decreases when the ambient
temperature is low, if the ambient
temperature increases, an
illuminated TPMS warning light may
turn off. Under any circumstances,
always adjust the tire pressures while
the tires are cool.
 After adjusting the tire pressures, the
TPMS warning light turns off. If the
TPMS warning light does not turn
off,
drive the vehicle at a speed of about
25 km (16 mph) or faster for 3
minutes or longer and make sure the
warning light turns off.
If the TPMS warning light remains on
even after adjusting the tire pressures,
one of the tires may have a puncture.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Display*1*2*3ContentAction to be taken
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control Canceled. Drive
Safely This message is indicated when the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC), Mazda Radar Cruise Con-
trol with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function), and the
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) have been can-
celed other than by the driver.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Distance & Speed Alert
Operation Canceled
Drive Safely This message is indicated when the
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) have
been canceled other than by the driv-
er.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cruise Control Opera-
tion Canceled. Drive
Safely This message is indicated when the
Cruise Control have been canceled
other than by the driver.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Emergency Braking Acti-
vated. Depress Brake
Pedal to Hold Stop This message is indicated after the
Smart Brake Support (SBS) brakes op-
erate and when the Smart Brake Sup-
port (SBS) is canceled.
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch Key Fob to Push
Button Start Switch This message is indicated when the
key battery is weak (battery dead or
damaged key). Touch the key against push button
start to start the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
Depress Brake Pedal to
Start Vehicle This message is indicated when the
push button start is pressed without
depressing the brake pedal. When starting the engine, press the
push button start with the brake ped-
al depressed.
Check Gear Selector
Lever Position This message is indicated when the
selector lever is shifted to the P or R
position while driving.
Check the selector lever position.
Close Door and Fasten
Seat Belt This message is indicated when AU-
TOHOLD is about to operate and a
door is opened or a seat belt is unfas-
tened. When the AUTOHOLD is turned on,
close the doors and fasten seat belts.
Wiper Blades Must Be
on Windshield Before
Operating This message is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON with the wip-
er arms at the service positions.
Return the wiper arms to the initial
positions.
Windshield Wiper Range
of Motion Reduced. Re-
move Obstruction(s) This message is indicated when there
is snow or dirt accumulation on the
windshield and the wiper operation
range is narrowed.
Remove foreign matter from the
windshield.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Low Fuel Warning Beep
When the low fuel warning light
flashes, a warning beep is activated
once at the same time.
▼Brake System Warning Beep (With
M Hybrid)
A warning beep is activated if a
problem with the brake system occurs
and the brakes may not work as
intended. Decelerate the vehicle while
checking the safety of the surrounding
area, and park the vehicle in a safe
place. After stopping the vehicle,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Brake Override Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the
same time while
driving. Only depress the brake pedal.
▼ Shift Position Warning Beep
A sound is activated when the push
button start is pressed while the
selector lever is in a position other
than P, and the ignition is switched to
ACC. Check the selector lever
position.
▼
Selector Lever Not In P or N
Reminder Warning Beep (With M
Hybrid)
A warning beep is activated
continuously if the driver's door is
opened with the selector lever in a
position other than the P or N position
when the engine is running. Shift the
selector lever to the P or N position, or
close the driver's door.
▼
i-stop Warning Beep*
If the driver's door is opened while
engine idling is stopped, the warning
sound operates to notify the driver
that engine idling is stopped. It stops
when the driver's door is closed.
▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under
the following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
You attempt to start driving the
vehicle while the conditions for
releasing the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) automatically have not been
met.
▼AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/message is
displayed and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
when using AUTOHOLD function or
when AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is
activated simultaneously, have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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7. Repeat with each tire, including thespare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher
inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other
objects embedded that could poke
a hole in the tire and cause an air
leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges,
cracks or other irregularities.
▼Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard:
A label indicating the OE
tire sizes, recommended inflation
pressure, and the maximum weight the
vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN):
A
number on the sidewall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire
size, and date of manufacture.
Inflation Pressure:
A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, the metric unit for air
pressure.
psi: Pounds per square inch, the
English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the
side of the vehicle behind the front
door.
Original Equipment (OE): Describes
components originally equipped on
the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit: The maximum
value of the combination weight of
occupants and cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire
next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire: Area
between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire: Area on the
perimeter of the tire that contacts the
road when it's mounted on the
vehicle.

Seating capacity means the total
allowable number of vehicle
occupants. Seating capacity is
described on the tire label.

Production options weight is the
combination weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 2.3
kilograms in excess of the standard
items which they replace, and not
previously considered in the curb
weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof
rack, heavy duty battery, and special
trim.

Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a
tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
▼Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is
dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a trailer and doing so
will
affect the drive system which could
result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and
Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous.
The results of overloading can have
serious consequences in terms of
passenger safety. Too much weight on
a vehicle's suspension system can
cause spring or shock absorber failure,
brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire
failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to
drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases
of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep
grades. The load a tire will carry safely
is a combination of the size of the tire,
its load range, and corresponding
inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always
observe the vehicle's weight ratings
from the vehicle's Safety Certification
and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including a full tank of fuel
and all standard equipment. It does
not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of
your new vehicle when you picked it
up from your dealer plus any
aftermarket equipment.

PAY LOA D
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
A
Accessory Socket....................... 5-42
Active Driving Display................4-36
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)...................................... 4-101
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories............................... 8-17
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry
system................................... 3-9
Operational range................ 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System..... 3-9
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......4-88
Assist Grips............................... 5-45
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-82
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep........ 7-46
Automatic Transmission Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)... 4-44
Automatic transmission
controls................................4-41
Direct mode.........................4-51
Driving tips.......................... 4-52
Manual shift mode............... 4-45
Shift-lock system...................4-42
Transmission ranges.............. 4-43
B
Battery...................................... 6-28Maintenance........................ 6-30
Replacement........................ 6-30
Specifications......................... 9-4
Battery Runs Out....................... 7-17
Jump-starting....................... 7-17
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)....4-107 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)...............4-111
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep.........................................7-47
Body Lubrication....................... 6-22
Bottle Holder............................ 5-45
Brakes Brake assist.......................... 4-81
Brake override system........... 4-81
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)....4-77
Foot brake............................4-76
Pad wear indicator................4-80
Parking brake....................... 4-77
Warning light........................4-80
Brake Override System............... 4-81
Brake Override Warning Beep.....7-46
Brake System Warning Beep....... 7-46
Break-In Period......................... 3-46
C
Capacities...................................9-5
Cell Phones.............................. 8-18
Center Console......................... 5-47
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems................................ 2-36
Child-restraint precautions.... 2-31
Child-restraint system
installation........................... 2-36
Child-restraint system suitability
for various seat positions
table.................................... 2-38
Installing child-restraint
systems................................ 2-41
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico).............................. 2-49
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico)................... 2-49
Climate Control System Fully automatic type..............5-10
Manual type...........................5-5
Operating tips........................ 5-2
Vent operation....................... 5-3
Collision warning...................... 7-48
Coming Home Light.................. 4-61
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