instrument cluster MAZDA MODEL CX-30 2020 Owner's Guide

Hazard Warning Flasher
▼Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on or
near a roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic
hazard and that they must take
extreme caution when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher
and all the turn signals will flash. The
hazard warning indicator lights in the
instrument cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
The turn signals do not work when
the hazard warning lights are on.
Check local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed to verify
that it is not in violation of the law.
HomeLink Wireless
Control System
*
▼ HomeLink Wireless Control
System
NOTE
HomeLink and HomeLink house are
registered trademarks of Gentex
Corporation.
The HomeLink system replaces up to 3
hand-held transmitters with a single
built-in component in the
auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the
HomeLink button on the
auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices
surrounding your home.

1. Indicator light
2. HomeLink button
WARNING
Do not use the HomeLink system with
any garage door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature:
Using the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature as
required by federal safety standards is
dangerous. (This includes garage doors
manufactured before April 1, 1982.)
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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The EPB switch indicator light turns on
when applying the parking brake and it
turns off when releasing the parking
brake.
1. Indicator light
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
parking brake applied:
If the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied, the brake parts may
generate heat and the brake system
may not operate, leading to an
accident.
Before driving the vehicle, release the
parking brake and make sure that the
EPB indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns off.
Apply the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle:
Not applying the parking brake when
parking the vehicle is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and
result in an accident. Before leaving the
vehicle, apply the parking brake and
make sure that the EPB indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
The parking brake cannot be applied
or released while the vehicle battery
is dead.
Refer to If a Jump-Starting on page
7-13.
When the charging system warning
light in the instrument cluster turns
on, the parking brake cannot be
applied after switching the ignition
OFF. Before switching the ignition
OFF, apply the parking brake
manually.
The sound of the parking brake being
applied or released can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
If the EPB is not used for long
periods, an automatic inspection of
the system is performed while the
vehicle is parked. An operation
sound can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a problem.
When applying the parking brake
and switching OFF the ignition, an
operation sound can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
The brake pedal may move while
applying or releasing the parking
brake, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
If there is a problem with the brake
system (foot brake) while driving the
vehicle, continually pulling up the
EPB switch will apply the brakes and
decelerate or stop the vehicle. The
parking brake on-reminder sound is
activated while the brake is applied.
In addition, when releasing the
switch, the brake is released and the
sound stops.
If the parking brake is applied with
the ignition switched OFF or in ACC,
the EPB indicator light in the
instrument cluster and the indicator
light in the switch may turn on for 15
seconds.
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When using an automatic car wash
which moves the vehicle with the
front tires mounted, it is necessary to
cancel the parking brake auto
operation before the vehicle enters
the automatic car wash. For details,
refer to Canceling the parking brake
automatic operation.
Manual operation
Applying the parking brake manually
When the brake pedal is firmly
depressed and the EPB switch is pulled
up, the parking brake is applied
regardless of the ignition position.
When the parking brake is applied, the
EPB indicator light in the instrument
cluster and the EPB switch indicator
light turn on.
Releasing the parking brake manually
When the brake pedal is firmly
depressed and the EPB switch is
pressed while the ignition is switched
ON or the engine is running, the
parking brake is released. When the
parking brake is released, the EPB
indicator light in the instrument cluster
and the EPB switch indicator light turn
off.
If the EPB switch is pressed without
depressing the brake pedal, a message
is displayed on the multi-information
display to notify the driver to depress
the brake pedal.
Refer to Message Indicated on
Multi-information Display on page
7-33.
Auto operation
Applying the parking brake
automatically
When the ignition is switched from ON
to ACC or OFF, the parking brake will
be applied automatically. When the
parking brake is applied, the EPB
indicator light in the instrument cluster
and the EPB switch indicator light turn
on.
NOTE
To release the parking brake when the
ignition is switched OFF, it is necessary
to cancel the parking brake auto
operation. For details, refer to
Canceling the parking brake automatic
operation.
Releasing the parking brake
automatically
If the accelerator pedal is depressed
with the parking brake applied and all
of the following conditions met, the
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parking brake is released automatically.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn off.
The engine is running.The driver's door is closed.The driver's seat belt is fastened.(Manual transmission vehicle)
The shift lever is in a position other
than neutral.
The clutch pedal is depressed
halfway.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the D, M, or R
position.
NOTE
If something such as the driver's foot
contacts the accelerator pedal with the
engine running and the parking brake
applied, the parking brake might be
released automatically. If you do not
intend to start driving the vehicle
immediately, shift the shift lever to the
neutral position for a manual
transmission, or shift the selector lever
to the P or N position for an automatic
transmission.
Canceling the parking brake
automatic operation
The parking brake automatic operation
can be canceled by doing any of the
following after switching the ignition
from ON to OFF.
Auto operation cancel method 1
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
3. Press the EPB switch continuouslyfor 2 seconds or longer (until a
sound is activated).
4. Release the EPB switch and switchthe ignition OFF within 5 seconds
after the sound was activated.
After the auto operation is
canceled, a sound is activated one
time, and the EPB switch indicator
light switches from illumination to
flashing, and then turns off after 3
seconds.
Auto operation cancel method 2
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
3. Switch the ignition OFF with the EPB switch pressed.
When the auto operation is
canceled, a sound is activated one
time, and the EPB switch indicator
light from normal flashing to faster
flashing, and then turns
off after 3
seconds.
NOTE
When canceling the parking brake
auto operation and parking the
vehicle, shift the shift lever to the 1st
gear or the R position for a manual
transmission, or shift the selector
lever to the P position for an
automatic transmission, and then
use wheel blocks.
The auto operation may not cancel if
the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope.
When the ignition is switched ON, the
parking brake auto operation is
restored.
▼ Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Brake System Warning
Indication/Warning Light on page
7-22.
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▼AUTOHOLD System is Turned On
Press the AUTOHOLD switch and
when the AUTOHOLD standby
indicator light turns on, the
AUTOHOLD function turns on.
1. AUTOHOLD standby indicator light
NOTE
When all of the following conditions
are met, the AUTOHOLD standby
indicator light turns on when the
AUTOHOLD switch is pressed and the
AUTOHOLD function turns on.
The ignition is switched ON (engine
is running).
The driver's seat belt is fastened.The driver's door is closed.There is no problem with the
AUTOHOLD function.
To operate AUTOHOLD and hold the
brakes
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. The AUTOHOLD active indicator light in the instrument cluster turns
on and the brakes are held.
3. The vehicle is held in its stoppedposition even with the brake pedal
released.
NOTE
When all of the following conditions
are met, the AUTOHOLD operates and
the brakes are held.
The ignition is switched ON (engine
is running).
The vehicle is stopped.The brake pedal is being depressed.The AUTOHOLD active indicator
light turns on.
The accelerator pedal is not
depressed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.The driver's door is closed.There is no problem with the
AUTOHOLD function.
The parking brake is released.There is no problem with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) function.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in a position
other than R position or the vehicle
tilts forward with the selector lever in
the R position.
To release AUTOHOLD and start
driving the vehicle
If you do any of the following actions
to resume driving the vehicle, the
brakes will be released automatically
and the AUTOHOLD active indicator
light turns off.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
You start to release the clutch pedal
with the shift lever shifted to a
position other than the neutral
position
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The accelerator pedal is depressed.The vehicle tilts rearward or the
selector lever is shifted to the R
position on level ground.
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NOTE
If the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the
AUTOHOLD is operating, the
parking brake is applied and the
AUTOHOLD is released. In addition,
if the parking brake is released under
this condition, the AUTOHOLD
operates to hold the brakes.
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.When about 10 minutes or longer
have passed since the AUTOHOLD
operation started, the parking brake
is automatically applied. Because the
AUTOHOLD is restored when
releasing the parking brake, the hold
on the brakes by AUTOHOLD
function resumes.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
When starting to drive the vehicle
forward or in reverse on a down
slope, depress the clutch pedal and
shift the shift lever to the appropriate
position for driving in the desired
direction, and then depress the
accelerator pedal to release the
AUTOHOLD.
The AUTOHOLD can be canceled
forcibly by fully depressing the
accelerator pedal for 1 second or
longer while the AUTOHOLD is
operating. Forcibly cancel the
AUTOHOLD only when the
AUTOHOLD cannot be canceled due
to a system malfunction or it is
necessary to cancel the AUTOHOLD
in an emergency.
▼AUTOHOLD System is Turned Off
Depress the brake pedal and press the
AUTOHOLD switch. The AUTOHOLD
is turned off and the AUTOHOLD
standby indicator light turns off.
1. AUTOHOLD standby indicator light
NOTE
When the brakes are not held such
as while driving the vehicle, the
AUTOHOLD can be turned off only
by pressing the AUTOHOLD switch.
If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed
without depressing the brake pedal
while AUTOHOLD is operating
(AUTOHOLD active indicator light in
instrument cluster is turned on), the
message “Depress Brake Pedal and
Operate Switch to Release” is
indicated on the multi-information
display to notify the driver to depress
the brake pedal.
If any of the following conditions
occurs while the AUTOHOLD
function is operating (AUTOHOLD
active indicator light is turned on),
the parking brake is applied
automatically and the AUTOHOLD
function turns off. For the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) operation, refer
to the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-60.
The ignition is switched OFF.
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It also illuminates when the TCS OFF
switch is pressed and TCS is switched
off.
Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page
4-73.

If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS is not switched off, take your
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The DSC may have a
malfunction.
▼TCS OFF Switch*
Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the
TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster and the TCS OFF
switch indicator light will illuminate.
1. TCS OFF switch indicator light

Press the switch again to turn the TCS
back on. The TCS OFF indicator light
and the TCS OFF switch indicator light
will turn off.
NOTE
When TCS is on and you attempt to
free the vehicle when it is stuck, or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the
TCS (part of the DSC system) will
activate. Depressing the accelerator
will not increase engine power and
freeing the vehicle may be difficult.
When this happens, turn off the TCS.
If the TCS is off when the engine is
turned off, it automatically activates
when the ignition is switched ON.
Leaving the TCS on will provide the
best traction.
If the TCS OFF switch is pressed and
held for 10 seconds or more, the
TCS OFF switch malfunction
detection function operates and the
TCS system activates automatically.
The TCS OFF indicator light turns off
while the TCS system is operative.
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC/Off-Road
Traction Assist
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Off-Road Traction Assist*
▼Off-Road
Traction Assist
When the vehicle tires become
embedded in mud, sand, or deep
snow, the
Off-Road Tra c t i o n A s s i s t
functions to prevent drive-wheel
spinning and to assi st in freeing tires
that are stuck.
This is not a function made for off-road
driving. Do not drive over rough rocky
roads and river beds.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the
Off-Road Traction Assist.
The Off-Road Traction Assist has
limitations. Always drive the vehicle
safely according to the road
conditions. Do not drive the vehicle
recklessly, otherwise it may result in an
accident. In addition, do not drive the
vehicle under the fo llowing conditions
while the Off-Road Traction Assist is
operating. Otherwise, it could
negatively affect the drivetrain parts
which could result in an accident.
 Vehicle is driven on paved roads.
 Temporary spare tire of a different
specified size is used.
 Tire chains are used.
CAUTION
The Off-Road Traction Assist functions
to assist in freeing tires that are stuck.
Avoid continuous use of this function
on muddy, sandy, or deep-snowy
roads.
NOTE
The vehicle may vibrate or you might
hear an operation sound while the
Off-Road Traction Assist is operating or
is operational, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
▼ Off-Road Traction Assist Indicator
Light
When the ignition is switched ON,
the indicator light turns on and then
turns off after a few seconds.
When pressing the Off-Road Traction
Assist switch to operate the Off-Road
Traction Assist, the indicator light
turns on.
A problem in the system might be
indicated under the following
conditions. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The indicator light does not turn on
when the ignition is switched ON
or it remains on.
The indicator light turns on even
though the
Off-Road Tra c t i o n
Assist was not operated.
▼ Off-Road
Traction Assist Switch
When the switch is pressed after
stopping the vehicle, the
Off-Road
Traction Assist becomes operational.
The Off-Road Traction Assist indicator
light in the instrument cluster and the
When Driving
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Drive Selection*
▼Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch
the vehicle's drive mode. When the
sport mode is selected, vehicle's
response against accelerator operation
is enhanced. This provides additional
quick acceleration which may be
needed to safely make maneuvers such
as lane changes, merging onto
freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when
driving on slippery roads such as wet
or snow-covered roads. It may cause
tire slipping.
NOTE
When the sport mode is selected,
driving at higher engine speeds
increases and it may increase fuel
consumption. Mazda recommends
that you cancel the sport mode on
normal driving.
Drive mode cannot be switched in
the following conditions:
ABS/TCS/DSC is operatingCruise control* is operating.The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) System
*
is operating.Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA)* is
operating.
Steering wheel is being operated
abruptly
▼ Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(SPORT) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(OFF) to cancel the sport mode.

NOTE
In the following cases, the drive
selection is canceled.
The ignition is switched OFF.Cruise Control is set.Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) is set.
Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA) is set.Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the
vehicle may perform shift-down or
slightly accelerate.
▼Select Mode Indicator Light
When the sport mode is selected, the
select mode indicator light turns on in
the instrument cluster.
1. Select mode indicator light
When Driving
Drive Selection
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i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (green)
System activated status
If any one of the systems is activated,
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (green) is displayed.
NOTE
Even if the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (green) is displayed, systems
which do not meet the operation
conditions will not operate.
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (amber)
System warning status
If any system warning is activated, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system)
(amber) is displayed.
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system)
System OFF status
If all the systems are canceled using the
personalization features or the
i-ACTIVSENSE switch, the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/
risk avoidance support system) is
displayed.
▼i-ACTIVSENSE Switch*
When the i-ACTIVSENSE switch is
pressed, the following systems are
canceled and the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF
symbol (Warning/risk avoidance
support system) in the instrument
cluster is displayed.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/
risk avoidance support system)
If the i-ACTIVSENSE switch is pressed
again, the systems return to their
original operation status and the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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