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Immediately depress the brake pedal
in the following case.
Because the AUTOHOLD function is
canceled forcibly, the vehicle may
move unexpectedly and result in an
accident.
The message “Depress Brake Pedal.
Brake Hold Disabled” is displayed on
the instrument cluster and the
warning sound is activated at the
same time.
When parking and before leaving the
vehicle, apply the parking brake.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
When parking and before leaving 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 driving ,
the force holding the vehicle in the
stopped position may weaken. Firmly
depress the brake pedal or depress the
accelerator pedal to start driving the
vehicle.
How to Use the AUTOHOLD
Operating the AUTOHOLD
The AUTOHOLD becomes operational
and the AUTOHOLD standby indicator
light turns on.
Using the AUTOHOLD
1. Stop the vehicle. When all of the following
conditions are met, the
AUTOHOLD operates and the
AUTOHOLD active indicator light
in the instrument cluster
turns on.
The hybrid system is operating.The driver’s seat belt is fastened.The driver’s door is closed.The parking brake is released.
2. Start driving the vehicle. The brakes are released and the
AUTOHOLD active indicator light
in the instrument cluster
turns off.
NOTE
When about 10 minutes or longer
have passed since the AUTOHOLD
operated, the parking brake is
applied automatically. When the
parking brake is released, the
AUTOHOLD operates again.
Driving
AUTOHOLD
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When the vehicle power is switched
OFF while the AUTOHOLD is
operating , the parking brake is
applied automatically.
If the selector lever is shifted to the R
position with the vehicle tilted
rearward or on level ground, the
AUTOHOLD is canceled. Operate
the brakes if necessary.
Under the following conditions, the
parking brake is automatically
applied and the AUTOHOLD is
released. The AUTOHOLD is
re-enabled when the conditions
before the AUTOHOLD is released
are restored.
The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.The driver’s door is opened.
Canceling the AUTOHOLD Operation
1. Depress the brake pedal with the AUTOHOLD operating.
2.
The AUTOHOLD operation is
canceled and the AUTOHOLD
standby indicator light turns off.
NOTE
The AUTOHOLD can be turned off
by pressing the AUTOHOLD switch
while driving.
When the vehicle power is switched
OFF while the AUTOHOLD is
operating , the parking brake is
applied automatically and the
AUTOHOLD is turned off.
Driving
AUTOHOLD
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Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
The HLA prevents the vehicle from
rolling backward or forward, such as
when releasing the brake pedal while
on a slope.
NOTE
The HLA may not operate on a gentle
slope or depending on the vehicle’s
load.
The HLA does not operate if the
parking brake is applied or the
vehicle has not stopped completely.
When the TCS/DSC operation
indicator light
turns on, the HLA
may not operate.
The HLA does not turn off even if the
TCS is turned off.
Warning and Cautions for
Using the Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the HLA.
The HLA is designed only to assist the
driver in accelerating from a stop on a
slope. The HLA only operates for about
2 seconds and therefore, if the
accelerator and brake pedals are not
operated correctly the vehicle may
move (roll) unexpectedly and cause an
accident. Always confirm the safety
around the vehicle before starting to
drive the vehicle. Note that the vehicle
may move suddenly depending on the
vehicle’s load or if it is towing
something.
Driving
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
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Light Switch
Each light turns on/off when the switch
is operated.
With Auto Light
Without Auto Light
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Light Switch
CAUTION
Do not cover the light sensor by
applying stickers or labels to the
windshield. Otherwise the sensor
cannot detect the surrounding light
correctly.
Driving
Light Switch
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How to Use the LightSwitch
NOTE
Headlights which do not blind drivers
approaching in the opposite direction
have been adopted. Therefore, it is not
necessary to adjust the optical axis of
the headlights even when traveling
temporarily in a country where vehicles
are driven on the right-hand side of the
road.
Using the Lights Automatically
Using the Auto Light*
Make sure that the light switch is in the
AUTO position.
The daytime running lights turn on
automatically when it is bright, and the
headlights, parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights turn on automatically when
it is dark.
When the parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights are turned on, the parking
lights indicator light
in the
instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
If the surroundings remain dark for
several minutes even during daytime,
the light sensor determines that it is
nighttime, and the lights may not
turn off immediately even if the
surroundings become bright.
The illumination timing for the
headlights can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Using the Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights turn on
while driving in bright surroundings
such as during the day.
NOTE
(Only in regions where daytime
running lights are not mandatory)
The daytime running lights can be set
so that they do not to turn on.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Using the Lights Manually
Using the Parking lights, Taillights,
Side-Marker Lights, and License Plate
Lights
(The vehicle power is switched to ON)
The parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and license plate
lights turn on, and the parking lights
indicator light
in the instrument
cluster turns on.
Driving
Light Switch
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When the vehicle power is switched
from ON to OFF, the parking lights,
taillights, side-marker lights, and the
license plate lights are turned on by the
auto headlight off function for a certain
period of time.
(The vehicle power is switched to ACC
or OFF)
The parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and license plate
lights turn on, and the parking lights
indicator light
in the instrument
cluster turns on.
The parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights are turned on by the auto
headlight off function for a certain
period of time.
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on while the
engine is turned off. Otherwise, the
lead-acid battery power could be
depleted.
Using the Headlights
The headlights, parkin g lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights turn on, and the parking
lights indicator light
in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Switching the Headlights to High
Beams
The headlights are switched to high
beams and the headlight high-beam
indicator light
in the instrument
cluster turns on.
When the lever is returned to its
original position, the headlights are
switched to low beams.
Flash-to-pass
While the lever is being operated, the
headlight high beams turn on and the
headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
Driving
Light Switch
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Turning off the Lights
Turn the light switch to the OFF
position when the vehicle is stopped.
(With Auto Light)
The light switch returns to the AUTO
position automatically.

All the lights that are turned on turn
off, and the parking lights indicator
light
in the instrument cluster
turns off.
Headlight Leveling
The number of passengers and weight
of cargo in the luggage compartment
change the angle of the headlights. The
angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning
on the headlights. A system
malfunction or operation conditions
are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Exterior Lights Warning Light
on page 8-50.
Convenient Ways to Use the Light Switch
Coming Home Light
After the vehicle power is switched
OFF, the headlights can be turned on
for a while.
Using the coming home light
1. Switch the vehicle power to ACC orOFF.
2.
The headlights turn on, and then turn
off when any of the following
conditions is met.
A certain amount of time has passed
since occupants got out of the
vehicle and all the doors closed.
Three minutes have passed since the
headlights turned on.
The light switch was operated after
the headlights turned on.
NOTE
The time until the headlights turn off
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Leaving Home Light
The lights of your vehicle parked at a
distance can be turned on by operating
the key.
Driving
Light Switch
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Using the leaving home light
Press the unlock button on the key
while the vehicle power is switched
OFF.
When the vehicle receives a key
operation signal, the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, and the license
plate lights turn on.
The lights turn off when any of the
following conditions is met.
Thirty seconds have passed since the
lights turned on.
The light switch is set to the OFF
position.
The lock button on the key is
pressed.
NOTE
The leaving home light can be set so
that it does not to operate.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Driving
Light Switch
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How to Use the TurnSignal Lever
When the lever is operated, the turn
signal lights flash/turn
off.
Using the Turn Signal Lever
Turning left or right
Operate the lever to the 1 or 4
position.
Each turn signal light flashes and the
turn signal light
in the
instrument cluster flashes.
The lever returns to its original position
in conjunction with the steering wheel
operation. If it does not return, return
it by hand.
Changing lanes
Operate the lever to the 2 or 3
position.
While the lever is in the 2 or 3
position, each turn signal light flashes
and the turn signal light
in the
instrument cluster flashes.
If you move the lever to the 2 or 3
position and release it immediately,
the three-flash turn signal operates and
the turn signal light flashes 3 times.
NOTE
The volume of the turn signal lever
sound can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
The three-flash turn signal can be
turned off.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Driving
Tu r n S i g n a l l e v e r
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Do not cover the rain sensor by
applying stickers or labels to the
windshield. Otherwise, the sensor
cannot detect the amount of rainfall.
When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, the windshield
wipers may operate automatically in
the following cases:
 The area of the windshield above
the rain sensor is touched or wiped
with a cloth.
 The windshield or the rain sensor
area in the cabin is hit.
When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, do not touch the
windshield or the windshield wipers
Otherwise, the windshield wipers
will operate automatically which
could catch your fingers or damage
the windshield wipers. When
removing ice or snow, or cleaning
the windshield, always make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
How to Use the
Windshield Wiper/ Washer Switch
Using the Auto Wipers*
1. Indicator light
The indicator light of the lever turns
on.
The windshield wipers operate
automatically according to the rainfall
amount.
CAUTION
Even if it is not raining , the windshield
wipers may operate automatically in
the following cases.
The area of the windshield above the
rain sensor is touched or wiped with
a cloth.
 The windshield or the rain sensor
area in the cabin is hit.
NOTE
If a water repellent coating other
than a genuine product is used, the
rain sensor may not detect the
rainfall amount correctly and the
auto wipers may not operate
normally. Do not use a water
repellent coating other than a
genuine product.
Driving
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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