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The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or
in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is
weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.
You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.
When driving extremely close to the target object.
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or
a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windshield is dirty or foggy, the
system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped
and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Remove the dirt from the windshield or press the defroster switch and defog the
windshield.
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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▼Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
(Screen display)
Garnish
Bumper
(Actual view)
Object
NOTE
The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.
The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends
cannot be displayed.
The distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance
because the rear view parking camera is equipped with a specific lens.
Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not
install any optional part s that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating
parts or parts made of reflective material.
It may be difficult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does not
indicate a malfunction.
In darkened areas.
When the temperature around the lens is high/low.
When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity.
When foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.
When the camera lens reflects sunlight or headlight beams.
Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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Light Bulbs
With LED HeadlightsWith Halogen Headlights
Overhead lights (Front) /Map lights
Overhead lights (Rear)Overhead lights (Front) /Map lights
Headlights (High
beam)/Daytime running
lights
Headlights (Low beam)
Parking lights/Daytime
running lights Side turn signal lights
Fog lights
Parking lights/Front
side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Luggage compartment light
License plate lights Reverse lights Taillights
Rear turn signal lights Rear side-marker lights
Brake lights/Taillights High-mount brake light
Some models.
Side turn signal lights
Headlights (High beam)
Headlights (Low beam)
Fog lights
Front turn signal lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Low-beam bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
Parking lights/Daytime running lights/
Front side-marker lights (With LED
headlights)
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
(With halogen headlights)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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SignalWarning
(Red)
(Turns on)
KEY Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the keyless
entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the
emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Author‐
ized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-9.
Security Indicator Light If the engine does not start with the correct ke
y, and the security indicator light remains
illuminated or flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the operational range for signal transmission. Switch the igni‐
tion off, and then restart the en gine. If the engine does not start after 3 or more tries, con‐
tact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Amber)
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
*
The light remains turned on if there is a pr oblem with the system. Have your vehicle in ‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) field of view is impaired during bad weather condi ‐
tions (such as rain, fog, and snow) and when the windshield is dirty, the warning indica‐
tion/warning light for the High Beam Contro l System (HBC) may display/turn on. Howev‐
er, this does not indicate a problem.
(Turns on)
Lane Departure
Wa r n i n g S y s t e m
(LDWS) Warning
Light
*
The warning light remains turn ed on if there is a problem with the system. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The LDWS does not operate when the warning light illuminates.
CAUTION
A problem in the system may be indicated un der the following conditions. Have your ve‐
hicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When the light remains turned on while driving the vehicle.
When the system is canceled automatically, the light turns on. Normally, the system
restores automatically and the light turns off , however, if the light remains turned on,
there may be a problem with the system.
The light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON.
Always use tires for all wheels that are of the
specified size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do no t use tires with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the LDWS may not operate
normally.
When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the windshield area in fr ont of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or ob ‐
structed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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ItemVehicle specification
Wheelbase 2,570 mm (101.2 in)
▼We i g h t s
U.S.A. and Canada
Item We i g h t
FWD AW D
Automatic transaxle Manual transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,742 kg (3,840 lbs) 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) 1,810 kg (3,990 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) Front 933 kg (2,057 lbs) 900 kg (1,984 lbs) 958 kg (2,112 lbs)
Rear 812 kg (1,790 lbs) 808 kg (1,781 lbs) 860 kg (1,896 lbs)
Mexico
Item
Weight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total
1,762 kg (3,885 lbs)
Front 924 kg (2,037 lbs)
Rear 838 kg (1,847 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front
939 kg (2,070 lbs)
Rear 887 kg (1,955 lbs)
▼Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UN-R*1(SAE)
Headlights Halogen head
‐
lights High beam/Daytime run
‐
ning lights 60 HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
LED headlights High beam LED
― (― )
Low beam LED ― (― )
Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights With halogen headlights 5 W5W (
―)
Parking lights/Daytime running
lights With LED headlights LED
― (― )
Front side-marker lights With LED headlights LED ― (― )
Front turn signal lights 27 ― (1156NA)
Fog lights
*LED ― (― )
Specifications
Specifications
9-6*Some models.
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ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Daytime running lights
(page 4-45) Operational/non-operational On On/Off A
―
Auto headlight off*6 (page
4-40) Time until headlights
turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off
*7
A―
Auto-light control (page
4-40) Timing by which lights turn on Medium High/
Med.High/ Medium/
Med.Low/ Low A
―
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-79) Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page 4-78) Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Lights-on reminder*8 (page
7-42) Warning beep volume
High High/Low/Off A―
Coming home light (page
4-44)Time until headlights
turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A
―
Leaving home light (page
4-45) Operational/non-operational On On/Off A
―
Turn indicator (page 4-47) Beep volumeHighHigh/Low A ―
Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-47) Operational/non-operational On On/Off A
―
Rear window defogger
(page 4-52)The operation time for the rear
window defogger can be
changed.
15 minutes
15 minutes/
Continuous*9――
System
Language Language indicated in display US English Depends on mar
‐
ket
*10A ―
Temperature Temperature unit indicated in
display °F °F/°C A
―
DistanceDistance unit indicated in dis‐
play mi/km mi/km A
―
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-69)
Ending display Display/non-display Off On/Off B ―
Specifications
Personalization Features
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Index
Coming home light......................4-44
Control......................................... 4-40
Flashing....................................... 4-44
High-low beam............................ 4-44
Leaving home light..................... 4-45
Leveling....................................... 4-45
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-79
Hill Launch Assist (H LA)................ 4-63
Hood Release.................................... 6-19
Horn...................................................4-53
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-26
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate............................................... 7-48
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep..................................... 7-43
Illuminated Entry System............... 5-143
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-36
Indicator Lights................................. 4-23 Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-26
Wrench......................................... 4-25
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-27
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-25
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-24
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-27
Instrument Cluster... .......................... 4-11
Interior Care...................................... 6-59 Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-61
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-61
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-61
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-60
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-60
Panel maintenance....................... 6-61
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-60
Seat belt maintenance..................6-59
Upholstery and synthetic leather
maintenance................................. 6-59
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-59
Interior Lights................................. 5-142 Luggage Compartment Light.....5-142
Map Lights................................ 5-142
Overhead Lights........................ 5-142
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-75 Active Safety Technology........... 4-75
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-78
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-116
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-87
Camera and sensors..................... 4-76
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).........................................4-99
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-126
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-79
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)....................................... 4-82
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)..................4-104
Pre-Crash Safety Technology...... 4-75
Radar Sensors (Rear).................4-134
Radar sensor (front)...................4-131
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)...................................... 4-101
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...... 4-123
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-120
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