Mazda MX-5 (2018 year). Manual

Fuel Economy Monitor

For vehicles with type B audio, the Fuel Consumption information is displayed by operating
each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy efficiency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Select the icon at the bottom left of the screen to display the menu in the lower part

of the screen.

4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:

Indication on display

Control status

Hides the menu display.

Displays the application screen.

Resets the fuel economy data.

Displays the following setting screen.



Ending display on/off switching



(Without Multi-information Display)
On/off switching for function which synchronizes
(links) reset of fuel economy data with trip meter
(TRIP A)

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▼ Fuel Consumption Display

Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.

Indication on display

Control status

Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.



Displays the fuel economy every minute for the past 1
to 10 minutes.



Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for the
past 10 to 60 minutes.

Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5

resets and after the current reset.

Calculates the average fuel economy every minute

after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.

NOTE



(With Multi-information Display)



The fuel economy data is synchronized (linked) with the average fuel economy
displayed in the tripmeter (TRIP A).



To reset the fuel economy data, press the icon in the menu. (The average fuel
economy and TRIP A displayed in the tripmeter (TRIP A) reset at the same time.)



After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel
economy is being calculated.



(Without Multi-information Display)



The fuel economy data is synchronized (linked) with the average fuel economy
displayed in the trip computer.



To reset the fuel economy data, press the icon in the menu. (The average fuel
economy displayed in the trip computer resets at the same time.)



After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel
economy is being calculated.

▼ Ending Screen Display

If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when the ignition is switched from
ON to OFF, the information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.

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▼ Fuel Economy Data Reset and Trip Meter (TRIP A) Synchronization (Linking)

(Without Multi-information Display)

Because the average fuel economy indication on the instrument cluster display is linked
with the “Average Fuel Economy History” (Current) indication on the center display, when
one is reset the other is also reset.
In addition, switching between reset and no reset of the average fuel economy indication on
the instrument cluster display and the “Average Fuel Economy History” (Current) indication
on the center display when resetting the trip meter (TRIP A) is possible.

Reset operation item

Synchronized (linked) and reset information

Trip meter (TRIP

Average fuel econo-

my on instrument

cluster display

“Average Fuel

Economy History”

(Current) indica-

tion on the center

display

Trip meter (TRIP A)

X/—

Average fuel economy on instrument cluster
display

—

“Average Fuel Economy History” (Current)
indication on the center display

—

X: Reset
—: Not reset

1 Can be personalized.

Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.

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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.



Steering wheel is being operated abruptly

▼ Drive Selection Switch

Press the drive selection switch forward
(“

”) to select the sport mode.

Pull the drive selection switch back
(“

”) to cancel the sport mode.

NOTE



When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is canceled.



Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.

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Power Steering



Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is off
or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.



The warning light notifies the driver of
system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-26.

CAUTION

Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This
could damage the power steering system.

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i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors.
Because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the
systems.

Driver awareness support systems

Nighttime visibility

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)..................................................................... page 4-75
High Beam Control System (HBC)............................................................................page 4-76

Left/right side and rear side detection

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS).................................................................page 4-79
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System.......................................................................page 4-85

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)............................................................................... page 4-91

▼ Camera and Sensors

Forward sensing camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while
traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The following systems also use the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).



High Beam Control system (HBC)



Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windshield near the
rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-94.

Radar sensors (rear)

The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors. The following
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).



Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)



Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right
sides.
Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) on page 4-96.

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Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)

The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the
left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have
been turned on.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-26.

NOTE



Headlights do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction no matter what side
of the road you must drive your vehicle (left-hand or right-hand traffic). Therefore, it is
not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when switching temporarily to
driving on the opposite side of the road (left-hand or right-hand traffic).



The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) function can be switched to operable/
inoperable using the personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.

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High Beam Control System (HBC)

The HBC determines the conditions in front of the vehicle using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch the headlights between
high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-26.
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite
direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:



The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction.



The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and
towns.



The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)

The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.

The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-26.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,

otherwise the system will not operate normally.

Do not rely excessively on the HBC and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to

safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if
necessary.

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NOTE
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traffic
conditions.



When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traffic signals.



When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and
signs.



When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.



When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.



When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim
or not illuminated.



When there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.



When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects.



When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires
onto your windshield.

▼ To Operate the System

The HBC operates to switch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
and high beam position.
The HBC determines that it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
At the same time, the HBC indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.

The HBC determines that it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.

NOTE



When the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more, the headlights
automatically switch to high beams
when there are no vehicles ahead or
approaching in the opposite direction.
When the vehicle speed is less than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the HBC
switches the headlights to low beams.



The low beams may not switch to high
beams when cornering.



Operation of the HBC function can be
disabled. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-9.

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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffic lane using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies
the driver by flashing the LDWS warning light and activating the LDWS warning beep, and
by the multi-information display (vehicles with multi-information display).
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-94.

Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)

The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-26.

WARNING

Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions, resulting
in an accident.

Driving on roads with tight curves.
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).

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The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not
designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the LDWS it
could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes and other
maneuvers. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.

CAUTION

Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the suspensions is
changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.

NOTE



If your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and
indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane.



When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is
automatically canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the turn signal lever
is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.



If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the
vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is
making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically canceled.



The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated
from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly
within a short period of time.



The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traffic
lane.



Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.



If an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.



Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment the vehicle is inclined.



The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.



When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.



The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.



The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.



A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).



The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.

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

A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or
because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.



The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.



The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.



The windshield is dirty or foggy.



Back-light is reflecting from the road surface.



The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.



The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.



The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.



The road is excessively uneven.



The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.



There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.



There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.

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▼ When the System Operates

1. The system goes on operation standby

when the LDWS switch is pressed and
the LDWS OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns off.

2. Drive the vehicle in the center of the

driving lane while the LDWS OFF
indicator light is turned off. The
system becomes operational when all
of the following conditions are met.



The vehicle is driven in the center of
the driving lane with the white or
yellow lines on the left and right
sides, or on either side.



The vehicle speed is 70 km/h (44
mph) or faster.



The vehicle is driven on a straight
road or road with gentle curves.

The LDWS does not operate in the
following cases:



The system cannot detect white or
yellow lines.



The vehicle speed is less than 65
km/h (40 mph).



The vehicle is making a sharp turn.



The vehicle is making a curve at an
inadequate speed.

NOTE



The LDWS does not operate until the
system detects a white or yellow line on
either the left or right.



When the system detects a white or
yellow line on one side only, the system
will activate the warning only when the
vehicle deviates on the side where the
white or yellow line is being detected.



The distance and warning sensitivity
(likelihood of a warning) which the
system uses to determine the possibility
of a lane departure can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.

Auto cancel

In the following cases, the LDWS cancels
automatically and the LDWS warning
light in the instrument cluster turns on.



The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.



The windshield around the camera is
foggy.



The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.

The LDWS is enabled automatically when
the operation conditions are met, and the
LDWS warning light turns off.

Auto cancel warning

When the following operations are
performed, the LDWS determines that the
driver intends to make a lane change and
the LDWS warning is canceled
automatically. The LDWS is enabled
automatically after the driver performs the
operation.



The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

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

The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.



The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.



The turn signal lever is operated (after
the turn signal lever is returned, the
LDWS may not operate for about 3
seconds which is the period of time
required to make a lane correction).

NOTE
After about 60 seconds have elapsed with
the turn signal lever left operating, the
LDWS warning may operate if the vehicle
is close to a white or yellow line.

▼ Canceling the System

Press the LDWS switch to cancel the
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light
turns on.

Vehicle lane display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
The vehicle lane lines are no longer
indicated in the multi-information display
when the LDWS is canceled.

NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition is
switched OFF with the lane-keep system
operable, the system will be operable
when the ignition is switched ON the next
time.

▼ LDWS Warning

If the system determines that there is the
possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS
warning beep activates and the LDWS
warning light flashes. Operate the steering
wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle
to the center of the lane.
For vehicles equipped with the
multi-information display and the active
driving display, the color of the lane line
in the direction which the system
determined that the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane changes from white
to amber and the vehicle lane line flashes.
Indication on display

NOTE



If the LDWS warning sound is set to
rumble

, the sound will be heard from

the vehicle speaker on the side which the
system determined the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane.



It may be difficult to hear the LDWS
warning beep depending on the
surrounding conditions such as outside
noise.



The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.

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