MAZDA MAZDA 2021 Owners Manual

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.
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▼Distance-to-empty
This displays the approximate distance
you can travel on the remaining fuel
based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be
calculated and displayed every second.

NOTE
Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a sufficient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refueling is required, refuel as
soon as possible if the fuel level is
very low or the low fuel warning light
illuminates.
The display will not change unless
you add more than approximately 9
L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
indicating the remaining fuel supply
disappear.
If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after first
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the
battery cables are disconnected, the
actual distance-to empty/range may
differ from the amount indicated.
▼ Average Fuel Economy
The average fuel economy is calculated
every 30 seconds from the total
traveled distance on the trip meter and
the total fuel consumption, and the
average fuel economy for either drive
information display is displayed.
The average fuel economy is also
displayed by a red arrow in the
instantaneous fuel economy display.

The average fuel economy and trip
meters can be reset by pressing the
INFO switch for 1.5 seconds or more
while in each mode. After the data is
cleared, the fuel consumption is
recalculated and the - - - L/100 km
(- - - mpg) for the 30 seconds prior to
it being displayed is indicated.
▼Current Fuel Economy
This displays the current fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance
traveled.

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NOTE
Indicates the 0 position when the
vehicle speed is about 5 km/h (3
mph) or slower.
The red arrow on the scale indicates
the average fuel economy.
▼i-ACTIVSENSE Display*
Displays the system status.

Refer to Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) on page 4-95.
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) on page 4-99.
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition
System (TSR) on page 4-104.
Refer to Distance & Speed Alert
(DSA) on page 4-109.
Refer to Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
on page 4-111.
Refer to Driver Monitoring (DM) on
page 4-112.
Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA) on page 4-113.
Refer to Mazda Rada
r Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-122.
Refer to Mazda Rada r Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) on page
4-131.
Refer to Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) on
page 4-143.
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) on page 4-157.
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS)
on page 4-159.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R) on page 4-163.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4-167.
Refer to Cruise Control on page
4-216.
▼ Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of eight directions
while the vehicle is being driven.

Display
Direction
NN orth
SS outh
EE ast
WW est
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
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▼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 Wa
rning Indication/
Warning Lights on page 4-23.
Refer to If a Indication/Indicator Lights
on page 4-25.
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 Message Indicated on
Multi-information Display on page
7-39.
▼ 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
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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 Indication7-30
Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
Brake Override Warning Indication7-31
Check Engine Indication/Light*17-31
*Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
*AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
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SignalWarning Refer to
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Indication/
Warning Light*17-32
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indication/Warning
Light*1
Flashing
7-33
Tu r n s o n 7-37
(Red) KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-33
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning
Light*17-34
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Exterior Light Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Engine Oil Level Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Seat Belt Warning Indication/Warning Light (Front seat) 7-36
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
7-36
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light7-36
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-37
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication7-37
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SignalWarning Refer to
*Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-37
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)
2-27
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light2-71
Security Indicator LightImmobilizer
System3-41
Theft-Deterrent System
3-42
Malfunction 7-34
(Green) KEY Indicator Light
4-5
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-29
*Shift Position Indication4-38
Lights-On Indicator Light
4-46
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SignalIndicator Refer to
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight
High-Low Beam
4-49
Flashing the Headlights 4-49
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Tu r n a n d
Lane-Change
Signals4-52
Hazard Warn- ing Flasher 4-60
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-30
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-73
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) indicator Light 4-138
*Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA) indicator Light 4-153
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Tra c t i o n C o n -
trol System (TCS)4-78
Dynamic Sta- bility Control
(DSC)4-79
Tu r n s o n 7-32
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-80
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-82
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SignalIndicator Refer to
(White)
i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-
tem) 4-87
(Green)
(Amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-
tem)
4-87
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light
4-91
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Standby Indication
4-124
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Standby Indication 4-133
*Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA) Standby Indication 4-146
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication 4-124
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Set Indication 4-133
*Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA) Set Indication 4-146
*Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF Indicator Light*1
Smart Brake
Support (SBS)
4-160
Smart Brake
Support [Rear] (SBS-R)4-163
Smart Brake
Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC) 4-168
(White)
*Cruise Standby Indication 4-215
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SignalIndicator Refer to
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication 4-215
*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.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
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