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7 –40 If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.Signal Warning
Retractable
Fastback Warning
Indication *
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
LED Headlight
Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED hea dlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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7 –45 If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.Message Indicated in Multi-information Display *
If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displa yed in the multi-information
display. Check the information and take the necessary action. (Display example)
If the warning light turns on/flashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol. (page 4-26 )Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the shift lever is not in
the P position. Shift the shift lever to the P position.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal. Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the clutch
pedal. Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.
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7 –46 If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Message Indicated on DisplayIf a message is displayed in the center display (Type B audio), take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the displayed message. (Displa y example)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place ImmediatelyIf the following messages are displayed in the center display ( Type B audio), a vehicle
system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has
increased excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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7 –47 If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Verify Display ContentDisplays in the following cases: Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
The following message is displayed when the
temperature around the center display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the center display by avoiding
direct sunlight is recommended.
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7 –53 If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened6. Pull out the cap and open the trunk lid.
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

CAUTION Do not pull the screw when pulling the
cap. Otherwise, the screw may fall off
and become lost. Retractable fastback model
CAUTION Do not touch the linkage and gears. If
sharp edges and gears are touched, it
could cause injury.
Roof operates electrically
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.
Refer to Antenna on page 5-13 .
2. Start the engine.
3. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the open direction
until the rear roof is completely open.
Refer to Opening the Roof on page
3-45 . Multi-information
display indication
NOTE
Stop operating the switch before the front
roof opens. If the switch is continuously
pressed, the front roof opens and the
following procedures cannot be performed.
4. Switch the ignition OFF.
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7 –54 If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened 5. Remove the fasteners on the right side
of the vehicle.

6. Push the stopper rubber through the
cover on the right side of the vehicle
while slightly lifting the cover up.

C ove r
Stopper Rubber
7. Lift up the cover from the outside of
the vehicle.
8. Insert your hand beneath the lifted
cover and loosen the cap screws until
they spin freely.

NOTE
At this point, do not pull out the cap. If
the cap is pulled out, the trunk lock will
release but the rear roof will not operate
electrically.
9. Start the engine.
10. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the close direction
until the rear roof is completely closed.
Refer to Closing the Roof on page
3-45 .
Multi-information
display indication
11. Switch the ignition OFF.
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9 –6 Specifications
Specifications WeightsU.S.A. and Canada Item Indication on display
Soft top model Retractable fastback model
Manual
transmission Automatic
transmission Manual
transmission Automatic
transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,245 kg
(2,745 lbs) 1,265 kg
(2,789 lbs) 1,298 kg
(2,862 lbs) 1,312 kg
(2,892 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 628 kg
(1,384 lbs) 642 kg
(1,415 lbs) 636 kg
(1,403 lbs) 644 kg
(1,421 lbs)
Rear 620 kg
(1,367 lbs) 626 kg
(1,380 lbs) 664 kg
(1,465 lbs) 670 kg
(1,477 lbs)
Mexico Item Indication on display
Soft top model Retractable fastback model
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total 1,242 kg (2,738 lbs) 1,305 kg (2,877 lbs)
Front 627 kg (1,382 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front 630 kg (1,389 lbs) 630 kg (1,389 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 615 kg (1,356 lbs)
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2 . Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
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9 –9 Specifications
Personalization Features
Personalization FeaturesThe following personalization features can be set or changed by the customer or an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Personalization features and settings which can be changed differ depending on the market
and specification.
Settings Change Method
Settings can be changed by operating the center display screen.
A: Refer to Settings on page 5-53 .
B: Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-69 .
Settings can be changed by operating the vehicle switches.
C: Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-15 .
D: Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .
E: Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the advanced keyless function)
on page 3-12 .
F: Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-15 .
Settings can be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Safety
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) (page
4-79 ). Distance by which the system uses
to determine the possibility of a lane
departure Before At/Before A —
Warning sensitivity (likelihood of
warning) Low High/Low A —
Warning beep sound Beep Beep/Rumbl. A —
Warning beep volume Rumbl. High High/Mid/Low A —
Beep High High/Low A —
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system (page
4-85 ). Warning beep volume *1
High High/
Low/
Off A —
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9 –11 Specifications
Personalization FeaturesItem Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto headlight off *3
(page
4-45 ). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off *4
A —
Auto-light control (page
4-45 ). Timing by which lights turn on Medium High/
Med. High/
Medium/
Med. Low/
Low A —
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-76 ). Operational/non-operational *5
On On/Off A —
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page
4-75 ). Operational/non-operational *5
On On/Off A —
Lights-on reminder *6
(page
7-48 ). Warning beep volume Off High/Low/Off A —
Coming home light (page
4-48 ). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off A —
Leaving home light (page
4-49 ). Operational/non-operational On On/Off A —
Turn indicator (page
4-50 ). Beep volume Low High/Low A —
Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-50 ). Operational/non-operational On On/Off A —
System
Language Language indicated in display English Depends on
market *7
A —
Temperature Temperature unit indicated in
display °F or °C °F/°C A F
Distance Distance unit indicated in display mi or km mi/km A —
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-69 ).
Ending display On/off Off On/Off B —
Fuel economy resetting
procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter A reset Off On/Off B —
*1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitorin g (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*2 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.
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9 –12 Specifications
Personalization Features *3 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch position: 
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.
At any position other than : Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch
position. Refer to Headlights on page 4-45
*4 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.
*5 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends
that these systems remain On.
*6 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
Off.
Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-48 .
*7 Available only in display from the center display.
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