Get Before Driving Guide for Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

Before Driving

3

Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys...................................................... 3-2

Keys ............................................... 3-2

Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3

Driving Tips....................................... 3-47

Running-In ................................... 3-47

Saving Fuel and Protection of the

Environment................................. 3-47

Hazardous Driving....................... 3-48

Floor Mat ..................................... 3-49

Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-50

Winter Driving ............................. 3-50

Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-53

Turbocharger Information

Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-8

Advanced Keyless Entry

System^*........................................... 3-8

Operational Range ......................... 3-9

Doors and Locks................................ 3-10

Door Locks................................... 3-10

Liftgate/Boot Lid ......................... 3-20

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ..................... 3-54

Towing................................................ 3-55

Towing Caravans and Trailers

Fuel and Emission............................. 3-26

Fuel and Engine Exhaust

(Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/South

Africa).......................................... 3-55

Precautions................................... 3-26

Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap .............. 3-31

Steering Wheel................................... 3-33

Steering Wheel............................. 3-33

Mirrors............................................... 3-34

Mirrors ......................................... 3-34

Windows............................................. 3-37

Power Windows ........................... 3-37

Manual Windows^*........................ 3-40

Security System................................. 3-41

Modi¿cation and Add-On

Equipment.................................... 3-41

Immobilizer System..................... 3-41

Theft-Deterrent System^*............... 3-43

*Some models.

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Before Driving

Keys

K e y s

CAUTION

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The key (transmitter) may consume

battery power excessively if it

receives high-intensity radio waves.

Do not place the key near electronic

devices such as televisions or

personal computers.

WARNING

Do not leave the key in your vehicle

with children and keep them in a place

where your children will not ¿nd or

play with them:

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To avoid damage to the key

(transmitter), DO NOT:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

key is dangerous. This could result in

someone being badly injured or even

killed. Children may ¿nd these keys

to be an interesting toy to play with

and could cause the power windows or

other controls to operate, or even make

the vehicle move.

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Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Disassemble the key.

Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such as the

instrument panel or bonnet, under

direct sunlight.

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Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic ¿eld.

Place heavy objects on the key.

Put the key in an ultrasonic

cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close

to the key.

CAUTION

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Because the key (transmitter) uses

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low-intensity radio waves, it may

not function correctly under the

following conditions:

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The key is carried with

communication devices such as

cellular phones.

The key contacts or is covered by a

metal object.

The key is near electronic devices

such as personal computers.

Non-Mazda genuine electronic

equipment is installed in the

vehicle.

There is equipment which

A code number is stamped on the plate

attached to the key set; detach this plate

and store it in a safe place (not in the

vehicle) for use if you need to make a

replacement key (auxiliary key).

Also write down the code number and

keep it in a separate safe and convenient

place, but not in the vehicle.

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If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult

your Authorised Mazda Repairer and have

your code number ready.

discharges radio waves near the

vehicle.

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Before Driving

Keys

NOTE

Keyless Entry System

This system uses the key buttons to

remotely lock and unlock the doors and

the liftgate/boot lid, and opens the boot lid.

The system can start the engine without

having to take the key out of your purse or

pocket.

The driver must carry the key to ensure

the system functions properly.

Transmitter

Auxiliary key

Operating the theft-deterrent system is

also possible on theft-deterrent system-

equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are

indicated by the following warning lights

or beeps.

Key code number plate

To use the auxiliary key, press the knob

and pull out the auxiliary key from the

transmitter.

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KEY Warning Light (Red)

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on

page 4-38.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)

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Knob

Warning Beep

Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off

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(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-49.

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning

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Beep

ꢀ

Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep on page 7-49.

If you have a problem with the key,

consult an expert repairer, we recommend

an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an

Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as

possible for a replacement and to make the

lost or stolen key inoperative.

CAUTION

Changes or modi¿cations not expressly

approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

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Before Driving

Keys

Transmitter

NOTE

Operation indicator light

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The keyless entry system operation

may vary due to local conditions.

The keyless entry system is fully

operational (door/liftgate/boot lid

lock/unlock) when the ignition is

switched off. The system does not

operate if the ignition is switched to

any position other than off.

If the key does not operate when

pressing a button or the operational

range becomes too small, the

battery may be weak. To install a

new battery, refer to Key Battery

Replacement (page 6-41).

Battery life is about one year.

Replace the battery with a new one

if the KEY indicator light (green)

Àashes in the instrument cluster.

Replacing the battery about once

a year is recommended because

the KEY warning light/indicator

light may not illuminate or Àash

depending on the rate of battery

depletion.

Operation buttons

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NOTE

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(European models)

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The headlights turn on/off by

operating the transmitter. Refer to

Leaving Home Light on page

4-66.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights Àash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed or

turned off.

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Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on

page 3-43.

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(With the advanced keyless

function (European models))

The setting can be changed so that a

beep sound is heard for con¿rmation

when the doors and the liftgate/boot

lid are locked/unlocked using the

key.

ꢀ

(With the advanced keyless

function (Except European

models))

A beep sound can be heard for

con¿rmation when the doors and the

liftgate/boot lid are locked/unlocked

using the key. If you prefer, the beep

sound can be turned off.

The volume of the beep sound can

also be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13.

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Additional keys can be obtained at

an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up to

6 keys can be used with the keyless

functions per vehicle. Bring all keys

to an Authorised Mazda Repairer

when additional keys are required.

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Before Driving

Keys

Lock button

NOTE

To lock the doors and the liftgate/boot

lid, press the lock button and the hazard

warning lights will Àash once.

ꢀ

Use the following procedure to

change the setting.

(With the advanced keyless function

(Except European models))

A beep sound will be heard once.

1. Switch the ignition off and close

all of the doors and the liftgate/

boot lid.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the

LOCK button on the key for 5

seconds or longer.

NOTE

All of the doors and the liftgate/

boot lid lock and the beep sound

activates at the currently set

volume. The setting changes each

time the LOCK button on the key

is pressed and the beep sound

activates at the set volume. (If the

beep sound has been set to not

activate, it will not activate.)

4. The setting change is completed

by doing any one of the following:

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(European models)

The doors and the liftgate/boot lid

cannot be locked by pressing the lock

button while any other door is open.

The hazard warning lights will also

not Àash.

(Except European models)

The doors and the liftgate/boot lid

cannot be locked by pressing the lock

button while any other door or the

liftgate is open. The hazard warning

lights will also not Àash.

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Switching the ignition to ACC

or ON.

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(With the i-stop function

(European models))

Removing the key from the vehicle,

Closing the driver's door.

Opening the liftgate/boot lid.

Not operating the key for 10

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closing all the doors and pressing the

LOCK button on the key while the

i-stop function is operating (engine

is stopped) will switch the ignition

OFF and lock all the doors (Steering

wheel also locks).

seconds.

Pressing any button except the

LOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.

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The operation indicator light Àashes when

the buttons are pressed.

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Refer to i-stop on page 4-13.

Make sure all doors and the liftgate/

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boot lid are locked after pressing the

button.

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Before Driving

Keys

NOTE

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(With double locking system)

(Auto re-lock function)

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Pressing the lock button twice within

3 seconds will activate the double

locking system.

Refer to Double Locking System on

page 3-11.

(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are locked by

pressing the lock button on the key

while the theft-deterrent system is

armed, the hazard warning lights will

Àash once to indicate that the system

is armed.

After unlocking with the key, all

doors and the liftgate/boot lid

will automatically lock if any of

the following operations are not

performed within about 30 seconds.

If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent

system, the hazard warning lights

will Àash for con¿rmation.

The time required for the doors to

lock automatically can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13.

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ꢀ

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A door or the liftgate/boot lid is

opened.

The ignition is switched to any

Unlock button

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To unlock the doors and the liftgate/boot

lid, press the unlock button and the hazard

warning lights will Àash twice.

(With the advanced keyless function

(Except European models))

position other than off.

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(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are unlocked by

pressing the unlock button on the key

while the theft-deterrent system is

turned off, the hazard warning lights

will Àash twice to indicate that the

system is turned off.

A beep sound will be heard twice.

Boot button (Saloon)

To open the boot lid, press and hold the

boot button until the boot lid opens.

Type A

Type B

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Before Driving

Keys

Intrusion sensor cancel button (with

theft-deterrent system)^*

With the advanced keyless function

Interior aerial

To cancel the intrusion sensor (part of

the theft-deterrent system), press the

intrusion sensor cancel button within 20

seconds after pressing the lock button and

the hazard warning lights will Àash three

times.

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page

3-43.

Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

Interior aerial

Operational Range

The system operates only when the driver

is in the vehicle or within operational

range while the key is being carried.

Starting the Engine

NOTE

Operational range

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Starting the engine may be possible

NOTE

even if the key is outside of the

vehicle and extremely close to a door

and window, however, always start

the engine from the driver's seat.

The engine may not start if the key is

placed in the following areas:

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If the vehicle is started and the key

Around the instrument panel

In the storage compartments or the

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is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will

not restart after it is shut off and the

ignition is switched to off.

centre console

On the rear parcel shelf (saloon)

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The luggage compartment/boot is

out of the assured operational range,

however, if the key (transmitter) is

operable the engine will start.

Key Suspend Function

If a key is left in the vehicle, the

functions of the key left in the vehicle are

temporarily suspended to prevent theft of

the vehicle.

To restore the functions, press the unlock

button on the functions-suspended key in

the vehicle.

*Some models.

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Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System

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Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/Boot

Warning Beep

Refer to Key Left-in-luggage

Compartment Warning Beep (With the

advanced keyless function) on page

7-50.

Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep

Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning

Beep (With the advanced keyless

function) on page 7-50.

Advanced Keyless Entry

System^*

WARNING

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Radio waves from the key may affect

medical devices such as pacemakers:

Before using the key near people who

use medical devices, ask the medical

device manufacturer or your physician

if radio waves from the key will affect

the device.

NOTE

The advanced keyless entry system

functions can be deactivated to prevent

any possible adverse effect on a user

wearing a pacemaker or other medical

device. If the system is deactivated,

you will be unable to start the engine

by carrying the key. Consult an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer for details. If the

advanced keyless entry system has been

deactivated, you can start the engine by

following the procedure indicated when

the key battery goes dead.

The advanced keyless function allows you

to lock/unlock the door and the liftgate/

boot lid, or open the liftgate/boot lid while

carrying the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are

indicated by the following warning lights

or beeps.

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KEY Warning Light (Red)

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on

ꢀ

page 4-38.

Refer to Engine Start Function When

Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9.

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Ignition Not Switched Off Warning

Beep

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Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off

(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-49.

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning

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Beep

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Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep on page 7-49.

Request switch Inoperable Warning

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Beep

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Refer to Request Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep (With the advanced

keyless function) on page 7-50.

*Some models.

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Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System

NOTE

Operational Range

The system operates only when the driver

is in the vehicle or within operational

range while the key is being carried.

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The system may not operate if you

are too close to the windows or door

handles, or liftgate/boot lid.

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If the key is left in the following

NOTE

areas and you leave the vehicle, the

doors may be locked depending on

the radio wave conditions even if the

key is left in the vehicle.

When the battery power is low, or in

places where there are high-intensity

radio waves or noise, the operational

range may become narrower or

the system may not operate. For

determining battery replacement, Refer

to Keyless Entry System on page

3-3.

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Around the instrument panel

In the storage compartments such

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as the glove compartment or the

centre console

On the rear parcel shelf (saloon)

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Locking, Unlocking the Doors and

the Liftgate/Boot Lid

Opening the Liftgate/Boot Lid

Exterior aerial

80 cm(31in)

Operational range

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

WARNING

Always con¿rm the safety around the

vehicle before opening a door and the

liftgate/boot lid:

Suddenly opening a door and the

liftgate/boot lid is dangerous. A passing

vehicle or a pedestrian could be hit and

cause an accident.

WARNING

Always take all children and pets with

you or leave a responsible person with

them:

Leaving a child or a pet unattended in

a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot

weather, temperatures inside a vehicle

can become high enough to cause

brain damage or even death.

CAUTION

Do not leave the key in your vehicle

with children and keep them in a place

where your children will not ¿nd or

play with them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

key is dangerous. This could result in

someone being badly injured or even

killed.

Always con¿rm the conditions around

the vehicle before opening/closing the

doors and the liftgate/boot lid and use

caution during strong winds or when

parked on an incline. Not being aware

of the conditions around the vehicle is

dangerous because ¿ngers could get

caught in the door and the liftgate/boot

lid or a passing pedestrian could be hit,

resulting in an unexpected accident or

injury.

Always close all the windows, lock the

doors and the liftgate/boot lid and take

the key with you when leaving your

vehicle unattended:

Leaving your vehicle unlocked is

dangerous as children could lock

themselves in a hot vehicle, which

could result in death. Also, a vehicle

left unlocked becomes an easy target

for thieves and intruders.

NOTE

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Always stop the engine and lock the

doors. In addition, to prevent theft of

valuables, do not leave them inside

the cabin.

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If the key is left in the following

After closing the doors and the liftgate/

boot lid, always verify that they are

securely closed:

Doors and the liftgate/boot lid not

securely closed are dangerous, if the

vehicle is driven with a door and the

liftgate/boot lid not securely closed,

the door and the liftgate/boot lid could

open unexpectedly resulting in an

accident.

areas and you leave the vehicle, the

doors may be locked depending on

the radio wave conditions even if the

key is left in the vehicle.

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Around the instrument panel

In the storage compartments such

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as the glove compartment or the

centre console

On the rear parcel shelf (sedan)

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Doors and Locks

Locking, Unlocking with Key

NOTE

All doors and the liftgate/boot lid lock

automatically when the driver's door is

locked using the key. They all unlock

when the driver's door is unlocked using

the key.

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The vehicle lock-out prevention

feature prevents you from locking

yourself out of the vehicle.

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(European models)

All doors and the liftgate/boot lid

will automatically unlock if they are

locked using the power door locks

with any door open.

Turn the key toward the front to lock,

toward the back to unlock.

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If all the doors are closed even

though the liftgate/boot lid is open,

all the doors will lock.

(Except European models)

All doors and the liftgate/boot lid

will automatically unlock if they are

locked using the power door locks

with any door or the liftgate open.

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Unlock

Lock

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(Door unlock (control) system with

collision detection)^*

This system automatically unlocks

the doors and the liftgate/boot lid in

the event the vehicle is involved in

an accident to allow passengers to

get out of the vehicle immediately

and prevent being trapped inside.

While the ignition is switched ON

and in the event the vehicle receives

an impact strong enough to inÀate

the air bags, all the doors and the

liftgate/boot lid are automatically

unlocked after about 6 seconds have

elapsed from the time of the accident.

The doors and the liftgate/boot lid

may not unlock depending on how

an impact is applied, the force of the

impact, and other conditions of the

accident.

Double Locking System^*

The double locking system is designed

to prevent someone who has broken into

your vehicle from opening the door from

the inside.

If you have any problems with the double

locking system, consult an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

ꢀ

If door-related systems or the battery

is malfunctioning, the doors and the

liftgate/boot lid will not unlock.

*Some models.

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

WARNING

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You can also activate the system

Never activate the double locking

system with passengers, especially

children, still inside the vehicle:

Activating the system with passengers,

especially children, still inside the

vehicle is dangerous. The passengers

cannot open the doors from inside.

They would be trapped and subjected to

extreme temperatures. This could result

in serious injuries or even death.

by pressing the lock button on the

transmitter twice within 3 seconds.

(With the advanced keyless

function)

You can also activate the system by

pressing the request switch twice

within 3 seconds.

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5. The indicator light illuminates for

about 3 seconds to indicate that the

system has been activated.

How to Activate the system

1. Close all the windows.

2. Switch the ignition off and take the key

with you.

3. Close all doors and liftgate/boot lid.

4. Insert the key in the driver's door, turn

the key to the lock position, and return

it to the centre position. Then turn it

to the lock position again within 3

seconds.

NOTE

The system cannot be activated when

any door or the liftgate is open.

How to Deactivate the System

Unlock the driver's door or switch the

ignition ON.

NOTE

Centre

position

If the power supply is interrupted (fuse

blows or the battery is disconnected),

the system can only be deactivated by

unlocking a door with the key.

Lock

position

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Doors and Locks

Locking, Unlocking with Request

Switch (With the advanced keyless

function)

NOTE

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Con¿rm that all doors and the

liftgate/boot lid are securely locked.

For the liftgate/boot lid, move it

without pressing the electric liftgate/

boot lid opener to verify that the

liftgate/boot lid has not been left ajar.

(European models)

All doors and the liftgate/boot lid can be

locked/unlocked by pressing the request

switch while the key is being carried.

ꢀ

ꢀ ꢀ

ꢀ

All doors and the liftgate/boot lid

cannot be locked when any door is

open.

(Except European models)

All doors and the liftgate/boot lid

cannot be locked when any door or

the liftgate is open.

ꢀ

Request switch

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It may require a few seconds for

the doors to unlock after the request

switch is pressed.

To lock

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ꢀ

(European models)

The setting can be changed so that a

beep sound is heard for con¿rmation

when the doors and the liftgate/

boot lid are locked/unlocked using a

request switch.

To lock the doors and the liftgate/boot lid,

press the request switch and the hazard

warning lights will Àash once.

(Except European models)

A beep sound will be heard once.

ꢀ

(Except European models)

A beep sound is heard for

To unlock

con¿rmation when the doors and the

liftgate/boot lid are locked/unlocked

using the request switch. If you

prefer, the beep sound can be turned

off.

The volume of the beep sound

can also be changed. Refer to

Personalisation Features on page

9-13.

To unlock the doors and the liftgate/boot

lid, press the request switch and the hazard

warning lights will Àash twice.

(Except European models)

A beep sound will be heard twice.

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

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Use the following procedure to

change the setting.

(With theft-deterrent system)

ꢀ

The hazard warning lights Àash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed or

turned off.

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on

page 3-43.

(With double locking system)

Pressing the request switch twice

within 3 seconds will activate the

double locking system.

Refer to Double Locking System on

page 3-11.

1. Switch the ignition off and close

all of the doors and the liftgate/

boot lid.

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2. Open the driver's door.

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ꢀ

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the

LOCK button on the key for 5

seconds or longer.

ꢀ

All of the doors and the liftgate/

boot lid lock and the beep sound

activates at the currently set

volume. The setting changes each

time the LOCK button on the key

is pressed and the beep sound

activates at the set volume. (If the

beep sound has been set to not

activate, it will not activate.)

4. The setting change is completed

by doing any one of the following:

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Switching the ignition to ACC

or ON.

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Closing the driver's door.

Opening the liftgate/boot lid.

Not operating the key for 10

ꢀ ꢀ

seconds.

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Pressing any button except the

LOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

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The setting can be changed so that

Auto re-lock function

ꢀ

the doors and the liftgate/boot lid

are locked automatically without

pressing the request switch.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13.

After unlocking with the request

switch, all doors and the liftgate/boot

lid will automatically lock if any

of the following operations are not

performed within about 30 seconds.

If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent

system, the hazard warning lights

will Àash for con¿rmation.

The time required for the doors to

lock automatically can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13.

ꢀ

(Auto-lock function)

A beep sound is heard when all

doors and the liftgate are closed

while the advanced key is being

carried. All doors and the liftgate/

boot lid are locked automatically

after about three seconds when

the advanced key is out of the

operational range. Also, the hazard

warning lights Àash once. (Even

if the driver is in the operational

range, all doors and the liftgate/boot

lid are locked automatically after

about 30 seconds.) If you are out

of the operational range before the

doors and the liftgate/boot lid are

completely closed or another key

is left in the vehicle, the auto-lock

function will not work. Always make

sure that all doors and the liftgate/

boot lid are closed and locked before

leaving the vehicle. The auto-lock

function does not close the power

windows.

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ꢀ ꢀ

Opening a door or the liftgate/boot

lid.

ꢀ ꢀ

Switching the ignition to any

position other than off.

Locking, Unlocking with

Transmitter

All doors and the liftgate/boot lid can be

locked/unlocked by operating the keyless

entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless

Entry System (page 3-3).

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Doors and Locks

Locking, Unlocking with Door-

Lock Switch^*

Auto Lock/Unlock Function^*

All doors and the liftgate/boot lid lock

automatically when the lock side is

pressed with all doors and the liftgate

closed.

They all unlock when the unlock side is

pressed.

WARNING

(With door-lock switch)

Do not pull the inner handle on the

driver's door:

Pulling the inner handle on the

door while the vehicle is moving

is dangerous. The driver can fall

out of the vehicle if the door opens

accidentally , which could result in

death or serious injury.

Lock

(Without door-lock switch)

Do not pull the inner handle on a front

door:

Pulling the inner handle on a front

door while the vehicle is moving

is dangerous. Passengers can fall

out of the vehicle if the door opens

accidentally , which could result in

death or serious injury.

Unlock

NOTE

The doors and the liftgate/boot lid

cannot be locked while any other door

or the liftgate is open.

ꢀ ꢀ

When the vehicle speed exceeds 20

km/h (12 mph), all doors and the

liftgate/boot lid lock automatically.

When the ignition is switched off, all

doors and the liftgate/boot lid unlock

automatically.

ꢀ ꢀ

These functions can also be disabled so

that they do not operate.

Auto lock/unlock function setting

change using door-lock switch (With

door-lock switch)

The doors and the liftgate/boot lid can

be set to lock or unlock automatically by

selecting any one of the functions from the

following table and using the door-lock

switch on the interior door panel.

*Some models.

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Doors and Locks

Function

number

Function^*1

NOTE

(Automatic transaxle vehicles only)

When the ignition is switched ON and

the selector lever is shifted from park

(P) to any other gear position, all the

doors and the liftgate/boot lid lock

automatically.

When the selector lever is shifted to

park (P) while the ignition is switched

ON, all the doors and the liftgate/boot

lid unlock automatically.

ꢀ ꢀ

Function number 3 in the following

table is the factory setting for your

vehicle.

ꢀ ꢀ

There are only a total of six auto

lock/unlock settings available for

automatic transaxle vehicles, and

three for manual transaxle vehicles.

Be sure to press the unlock side of

the driver's door-lock switch the

correct number of times according to

the selected function number. If the

switch is mistakenly pressed seven

times on an automatic transaxle

vehicle or four times on a manual

transaxle, the procedure will be

cancelled. If this occurs, start the

procedure from the beginning.

5

(Automatic transaxle vehicles only)

All the doors and the liftgate/boot lid

lock automatically when the vehicle

speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or

more.

When the selector lever is shifted to

park (P) while the ignition is switched

ON, all the doors and the liftgate/boot

lid unlock automatically.

6

*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are

available at an expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer. For details consult

an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer. Refer to Personalisation Features

on page 9-13.

Function

number

Function^*1

The auto door-lock function is

disabled.

Settings can be changed using the

following procedure.

1

All the doors and the liftgate/boot lid

lock automatically when the vehicle

speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or

more.

1. Safely park the vehicle. All doors must

remain closed.

2. Switch the ignition ON.

2

All the doors and the liftgate/boot lid

lock automatically when the vehicle

3 (Factory speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or

3. Press and hold the lock side of the

driver's door-lock switch within 20

seconds of switching the ignition ON,

and make sure a beep sound is heard

about eight seconds afterwards.

4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock function

setting table, determine the function

number for the desired setting. Press

the unlock side of the driver's door-lock

switch the same number of times as the

selected function number (Ex. If you

select function 2, press the unlock side

of the switch only 2 times).

Setting)

more. All the doors and the liftgate/

boot lid unlock when the ignition is

switched from ON to Off.

(Automatic transaxle vehicles only)

When the ignition is switched ON and

the selector lever is shifted from park

(P) to any other gear position, all the

doors and the liftgate/boot lid lock

automatically.

4

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Doors and Locks

5. Three seconds after the function setting

has been changed, a beep sound will

beep in the amount of the selected

function number. (Ex. Function number

3 = 3 beep sounds)

(Automatic transaxle vehicles)

Current Function Number

Press unlock side of

lock switch once

Function Number 1

Press lock side of

lock switch

(Manual transaxle vehicles)

Press 2 times

Current Function Number

Function Number 2

Press 3 times

Press unlock side of

lock switch once

Cancel setting

Function Number 3

Press 4 times

Wait for 3 second

Press lock side of

Function Number 1

lock switch

Press 2 times

Function Number 4

Press 5 times

Function set (The

number of beeps

heard is the same as

the selected function

number)

Function Number 2

Press 3 times

Cancel setting

Function Number 5

Press 6 times

Wait for 3 second

Function Number 3

Function Number 6

Function set (The

number of beeps

heard is the same as

the selected function

number)

Press 7 times

Cancel setting

Press 4 times

Cancel setting

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

The doors cannot be locked or

unlocked while the setting function is

being performed.

ꢀ ꢀ

The procedure can be cancelled by

pressing the lock side of the door-

lock switch.

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Doors and Locks

Operation from outside

Locking, Unlocking with Door-

Lock Knob

To lock the rear and front passenger

doors with the door-lock knob from the

outside, press the door-lock knob to the

lock position and close the door (holding

the door handle in the open position is not

required).

Operation from inside

(With door-lock switch)

To lock any door from the inside, press the

door-lock knob.

This does not operate the other door locks.

To unlock, pull it outward.

This does not operate the other door locks.

(Without door-lock switch)

All doors and the liftgate/boot lid lock

automatically when the driver's door-lock

knob is pressed. They all unlock when the

driver's door-lock knob is pulled out.

Door-lock knob

Lock

Unlock

NOTE

When locking the door this way:

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

Be careful not to leave the key inside

The red indication can be seen when the

door-lock knob is unlocked.

the vehicle.

The driver's door lock knob cannot

ꢀ ꢀ

be used while the driver's door is

open.

Red indication

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Doors and Locks

Rear Door Child Safety Locks

Liftgate/Boot Lid

These locks are intended to help prevent

children from accidentally opening the

rear doors. Use them on both rear doors

whenever a child rides in the rear seat of

the vehicle.

WARNING

Never allow a person to ride in the

luggage compartment/boot:

Allowing a person to ride in the

luggage compartment/boot is

dangerous. The person in the luggage

compartment/boot could be seriously

injured or killed during sudden braking

or a collision.

If you slide the child safety lock to the

lock position before closing that door, the

door cannot be opened from the inside.

The door can only be opened by pulling

the outside handle.

Do not drive with the liftgate/boot lid

open:

Unlock

Lock

Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle

is dangerous. An open liftgate/boot lid

in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust

gas to be drawn into the cabin. This

gas contains CO (carbon monoxide),

which is colourless, odourless, and

highly poisonous, and it can cause loss

of consciousness and death. Moreover,

an open liftgate/boot lid could cause

occupants to fall out in an accident.

Do not stack or leave loaded

luggage unsecured in the luggage

compartment:

Otherwise, the luggage may move

or collapse, resulting in injury or an

accident. In addition, do not load

luggage higher than the seatbacks. It

may affect the side or rear ¿eld of view.

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

Before opening the liftgate/boot

lid, remove any snow and ice

accumulation on it. Otherwise, the

liftgate/boot lid could close under the

weight of the snow and ice resulting

in injury.

Be careful when opening/closing

the liftgate/boot lid during strong

winds. If a strong gust blows against

the liftgate/boot lid, it could close

suddenly resulting in injury.

Fully open the liftgate/boot lid and

make sure that it stays open. If the

liftgate/boot lid is only opened

partially, it could slam shut by

vibration or wind gusts resulting in

injury.

Do not modify or replace the

liftgate damper stay. Consult an

expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer if a

liftgate damper stay is deformed

or damaged for reasons such as a

collision or if there is some other

problem.

ꢀ ꢀ

Opening and Closing the Liftgate/

Boot Lid

ꢀ ꢀ

Opening the liftgate (Hatchback)

Using the electric liftgate opener

Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press

the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate

and raise it when the latch releases.

ꢀ ꢀ

When loading or unloading luggage

in the luggage compartment/boot,

turn off the engine. Otherwise, you

could get burned by the heat of the

exhaust gas.

ꢀ ꢀ

Be careful not to apply excessive

force to the damper stay on the

liftgate such as by putting your hand

on the stay. Otherwise, the damper

stay may bend and affect the liftgate

operation.

Electric liftgate

opener

Damper stay

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

(With the advanced keyless function)

If the vehicle battery is dead or there

is a malfunction in the electrical

system and the liftgate cannot be

unlocked, the liftgate can be opened

by performing the emergency

procedure.

ꢀ ꢀ

A locked liftgate can also be opened

while the key is being carried.

When opening the liftgate with the

doors and the liftgate locked, it may

require a few seconds for the liftgate

latch to release after the electric

liftgate opener is pressed.

ꢀ ꢀ

ꢀ

Refer to When Liftgate/Boot Lid

Cannot be Opened on page 7-53.

ꢀ ꢀ

The liftgate can be closed when the

doors are locked with the key left

in the vehicle. However, to prevent

locking the key in the vehicle, the

liftgate can be opened by pressing

the electric liftgate opener. If the

liftgate cannot be opened despite

doing this procedure, ¿rst push the

liftgate completely closed, then press

the electric liftgate opener to fully

open the liftgate.

Opening the boot lid (Saloon)

Using the remote release button

Push the release button.

ꢀ ꢀ

When the liftgate latch is released by

pressing the electric liftgate opener,

the liftgate raises slightly. If the

liftgate is not operated for a certain

period of time, the liftgate cannot be

raised.

ꢀ

To open

Press the electric liftgate opener

ꢀ

again.

To close

ꢀ

To close the liftgate from its slightly

raised position, open it ¿rst by

pressing the electric liftgate opener,

then close it after waiting at least 1

second.

ꢀ ꢀ

If the liftgate is not fully closed,

the driver is noti¿ed by a warning

indicated in the instrument cluster.

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Doors and Locks

Using the electric boot lid opener (With

the advanced keyless function)

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

If the vehicle battery is dead or there

is a malfunction in the electrical

system and the boot lid cannot be

unlocked, the boot lid can be opened

by performing the emergency

procedure.

A boot lid can also be opened while the

key is being carried.

Press the electric boot lid opener on the

boot lid, then raise the boot lid when the

latch releases.

ꢀ

Refer to When Liftgate/Boot Lid

Cannot be Opened on page 7-53.

Closing the liftgate/boot lid

Electric boot lid

opener

(Hatchback)

Lower the liftgate slowly using the liftgate

grip recess, then push the liftgate closed

using both hands.

Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to

make sure it is secure.

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

When opening the boot lid with

the doors locked, it may require a

few seconds for the boot lid latch

to release after the electric boot lid

opener is pressed.

Liftgate grip recess

ꢀ ꢀ

The boot lid can be closed when the

doors are locked with the key left

in the vehicle. However, to prevent

locking the key in the vehicle, the

boot lid can be opened by pressing

the electric boot lid opener. If the

boot lid cannot be opened despite

doing this procedure, press the

electric boot lid opener to fully open

the boot lid after pushing the boot lid

completely closed.

(Saloon)

Use both hands to push the boot lid down

until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.

Pull up on the boot lid to make sure it is

secure.

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

The luggage compartment can be accessed

by opening the liftgate when the straps are

attached to the sides of the liftgate.

Luggage Compartment

Luggage compartment cover

(Hatchback)^*

WARNING

Do not place anything on top of the

cover:

Placing luggage or other cargo on top

of the luggage compartment cover is

dangerous. During sudden braking

or a collision, the cargo could become

a projectile that could hit and injure

someone. The vehicle has a light

weight luggage compartment cover to

keep the contents of your luggage area

out of sight; it will not retain heavy

objects that are not tied down in an

accident such as a rollover. Tie down

all heavy objects, whether luggage or

cargo, using the tie down hooks.

Strap

Removing the cover

This cover can be removed for more room.

1. Remove the straps from the hooks.

2. Lift the end of the luggage

compartment cover a little, pull it

outward, and remove it from the pins.

Make sure luggage and cargo are

secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving

is dangerous as it could move or be

crushed during sudden braking or a

collision and cause injury.

CAUTION

Make sure the luggage compartment

cover is ¿rmly secured. If it is not

¿rmly secured, it could unexpectedly

disengage resulting in injury.

3. Lift the front end of the luggage

compartment cover and remove it.

*Some models.

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Loading golf bags (only Saloon)

2. Place the second golf bag in the boot

with its bottom pointed to the left and

¿t it into the back of the boot.

Up to two golf bags can be carried in the

boot.

1. Place the bottom of the ¿rst golf bag in

the boot with its bottom pointed to the

left and ¿t it into the front of the boot.

NOTE

Some golf bags cannot ¿t depending on

their size.

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)

Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,

which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.

The vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table.

Research Octane

Fuel

Country

Number

New Caledonia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia,

Kazakhstan, Canary Islands, Reunion, Morocco, Austria,

Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,

Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Germany,

Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Luxembourg, Slovakia,

Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Belarus, France, Ukraine, Czech,

Estonia, Faeroe, Iceland, Romania, The Netherlands,

Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro,

Albania, Moldova, Martinique, , Guadeloupe,

Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Brunei,

Mauritius, South Africa, Bermuda, Jamaica, Barbados,

Antigua, Guatemala, Bolivia, Uruguay, Honduras,

Nicaragua, Aruba, St. Martin, Cyprus, Malta, Ireland, UK,

Taiwan, Tahiti, Vanuatu, UAE, Lebanon, Israel, Algeria,

Libya, Tunisia, Madagascar, Seychelles

Premium unleaded fuel

(Conforming to EN 228

and within E10)^*1

95 or above

92 or above

90 or above

Egypt, Myanmar

Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Kenya, Trinidad and

Tobago, Chile, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Haiti,

Colombia, Dominican Republic (LHD), Panama, Peru, B.

Virgin, Curacao, The Philippine, Cambodia, Laos, Syria,

Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Angola, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi

Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Cameroon, Burundi, Gabon,

Ghana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Vietnam

Regular unleaded fuel

*1 Europe

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Fuel and Emission

Fuel with a lower rating will negatively affect the emission control system performance and

could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead to

ꢀ

deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.

The use of E10 fuel with 10 % ethanol in Europe is safe for your vehicle. Damage to

ꢀ ꢀ

your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation.

Never add fuel system additives, otherwise the emission control system could be

ꢀ ꢀ

damaged. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer

for details.

Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

The vehicle will operate ef¿ciently on diesel fuel with speci¿cation EN590 or the

equivalent.

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

Never use fuel other than speci¿cation EN590 or the equivalent for your vehicle. Use

of petrol or paraf¿n in diesel engines will result in engine damage.

Never add fuel system additives. Otherwise, the emission control system could be

ꢀ ꢀ

damaged. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer

for details.

NOTE

When refuelling, always add at least 10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)

This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is

part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions

requirements.

WARNING

Never park over or near anything Àammable:

Parking over or near anything Àammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with

the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could

ignite anything Àammable. A resulting ¿re could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside

the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the

converter and cause poor performance.

ꢀ ꢀ

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.

Do not coast with the ignition switched off.

Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.

Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.

Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must

ꢀ ꢀ

be made by a quali¿ed technician.

Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.

ꢀ ꢀ

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is

part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions

requirements.

WARNING

Never park over or near anything Àammable:

Parking over or near anything Àammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with

the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could

ignite anything Àammable. A resulting ¿re could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside

the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the

converter and cause poor performance.

ꢀ ꢀ

Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.

Do not coast with the ignition switched off.

Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.

Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.

ꢀ ꢀ

Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must

be made by a quali¿ed technician.

Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.

ꢀ ꢀ

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Fuel and Emission

Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING

Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:

Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is

colourless, odourless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness

and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and

contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer immediately.

Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:

Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust

gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of

consciousness or even death could occur.

Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling

the engine:

Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and

the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains

poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death

could occur.

Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before

starting the engine:

Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust

pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because

exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness

or even death to occupants in the cabin.

3

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap

CAUTION

Always use only a designated Mazda

fuel-¿ller cap or an approved equivalent,

available at an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer. The wrong cap can result in

a serious malfunction of the fuel and

emission control systems.

WARNING

When removing the fuel-¿ller cap,

loosen the cap slightly and wait for any

hissing to stop, then remove it:

Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can

burn skin and eyes and cause illness

if ingested. Fuel spray is released

when there is pressure in the fuel tank

and the fuel-¿ller cap is removed too

quickly.

Fuel-Filler Flap

To open, pull the remote fuel-¿ller Àap

release.

To close, press the fuel-¿ller Àap until it

locks securely.

Before refuelling, stop the engine, and

always keep sparks and Àames away

from the ¿ller neck:

Fuel vapour is dangerous. It could be

ignited by sparks or Àames causing

serious burns and injuries.

Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-

¿ller cap or not using a fuel-¿ller cap

may result in a fuel leak, which could

result in serious burns or death in an

accident.

Do not continue refuelling after

the fuel pump nozzle shuts off

automatically:

Remote fuel-filler flap release

Continuing to add fuel after the fuel

pump nozzle has shut off automatically

is dangerous because over¿lling the

fuel tank may cause fuel overÀow or

leakage. Fuel overÀow and leakage

could damage the vehicle and if the

fuel ignites it could cause a ¿re and

explosion resulting in serious injury or

death.

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Fuel-Filler Cap

To remove the fuel-¿ller cap, turn it

anticlockwise.

Attach the removed cap to the inner side

of the fuel Àap.

To close the fuel-¿ller cap, turn it

clockwise until a click is heard.

Open

Close

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Steering Wheel

NOTE

Steering Wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is

locked ¿rmly in place. If it is dif¿cult to

raise the lever, lightly move the steering

wheel forward and back to pull up the

lever.

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel while

the vehicle is moving:

Adjusting the steering wheel while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving

it can very easily cause the driver

to abruptly turn to the left or right.

This can lead to loss of control or an

accident.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To change the angle or length of the

steering wheel:

1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down

the lock release lever under the steering

column.

Lock release lever

2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the

steering column length to the desired

positions, then push the lever up to lock

the column.

3. Attempt to push the steering wheel

up and down to make sure it's locked

before driving.

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Before Driving

Mirrors

NOTE

Mirrors

Before driving, adjust the inside and

outside mirrors.

(Driver's Side Wide Angle Mirror^*)

ꢀ ꢀ

The wide angle mirror has two

Outside Mirrors

curvatures on its surface separated

by a region line into outer and

inner regions. The inner region is

a standard convex mirror whereas

the outer region allows for a wider

range of visibility within the same

sweep. This combination allows for

better assurance when making lane

WARNING

Be sure to look over your shoulder

before changing lanes:

Changing lanes without taking

into account the actual distance of

the vehicle in the convex mirror is

dangerous. You could have a serious

accident. What you see in the convex

mirror is closer than it appears.

changes.

ꢀ

Region line

ꢀ ꢀ

The perceived distance of objects

in the outer and inner regions of

the wide angle mirror is different.

Objects appearing in the outer region

are actually further away than they

are in the inner region.

*Some models.

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Before Driving

Mirrors

Power mirror adjustment

Manual folding mirror

The ignition must be switched to ACC or

ON position.

Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is

Àush with the vehicle.

To adjust:

1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or

right to choose the left or right side

mirror.

2. Press the mirror switch in the

appropriate direction.

Centre position

Mirror switch

Power folding mirror

The ignition must be switched to ACC or

ON position.

To fold, rotate the switch.

To return the mirror to the driving

position, rotate the switch to the centre

position.

After adjusting the mirror, lock the

control by rotating the switch to the centre

position.

Centre position

Folding mirror

WARNING

Always return the outside mirrors to

the driving position before you start

driving:

Driving with the outside mirrors folded

in is dangerous. Your rear view will

be restricted, and you could have an

accident.

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Before Driving

Mirrors

Rearview Mirror

WARNING

Do not touch a power fold-in mirror

while it is moving:

WARNING

Touching the power fold-in mirror

when it is moving is dangerous. Your

hand could be pinched and injured or

the mirror could be damaged.

Do not stack cargo or objects higher

than the seatbacks:

Cargo stacked higher than the

seatbacks is dangerous. It can block

your view in the rearview mirror, which

might cause you to hit another car

when changing lanes.

Use the power fold-in switch to set the

mirror to the on-road position:

Setting the power fold-in mirror to the

on-road position by hand is dangerous.

The mirror will not lock in position and

will prevent effective rearview visibility.

Rearview mirror adjustment

Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror

to centre on the scene through the rear

window.

Only operate the power fold-in mirror

with the vehicle safely parked:

Operating the power fold-in mirror

while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous. Wind blast on the mirror

will cause them to collapse and you will

be unable to return it to the on-road

position, preventing rearview visibility.

Engine-off outside mirror operation^*

Reducing glare from headlights

The outside mirrors can be operated for

about 40 seconds after the ignition is

switched from ON to off with all doors

closed. If any door is opened, the outside

mirrors will stop operating.

Adjust the mirror with the antidazzle lever

in the day position.

Push the antidazzle lever forward for day

driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of

headlights from vehicles at the rear.

Antidazzle lever

Night

Day

*Some models.

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Windows

NOTE

Power Windows

The ignition must be switched ON for the

power windows to operate.

A power window may no longer open/

close if you continue to press the switch

after fully opening/closing the power

window. If the power window does not

open/close, wait a moment and then

operate the switch again.

WARNING

Make sure the opening is clear before

closing a window:

Closing a power window is dangerous.

A person's hands, head, or even neck

could be caught by the window and

result in serious injury or even death.

This warning applies especially to

children.

Operating the Driver's Side Power

Window

Normal opening/closing

To open the window to the desired

position, lightly hold down the switch.

To close the window to the desired

position, lightly pull up the switch.

Never allow children to play with power

window switches:

Power window switches that are not

locked with the power window lock

switch would allow children to operate

power windows unintentionally, which

could result in serious injury if a

child's hands, head or neck becomes

caught by the window.

Master control switches

Driver's window

Close

Open

CAUTION

To prevent burning out the fuse and

damaging the power window system,

do not open or close more than three

windows at once.

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Before Driving

Windows

Auto-opening/closing

Jam-safe window

To fully open the window automatically,

press the switch completely down, then

release. The window will fully open

automatically.

If a person's hands, head or an object

blocks the window during the auto-closing

operation, the window will stop and open

halfway.

To fully close the window automatically,

pull the switch completely up, then

release. The window will fully close

automatically.

WARNING

Make sure nothing blocks the window

just before it reaches the fully closed

position or while holding up the power

window switch:

Blocking the power window just before

it reaches the fully closed position or

while holding up the power window

switch is dangerous.

To stop the window partway, pull or press

the switch in the opposite direction and

then release it.

Power window system initialization

procedure

If the battery was disconnected during

vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons

(such as a switch continues to be operated

after the window is fully open/closed),

the window will not fully open and close

automatically.

In this case, the jam-safe function

cannot prevent the window from

closing all the way. If ¿ngers are

caught, serious injuries could occur.

The power window auto function will only

resume on a power window that has been

reset.

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

Depending on driving conditions, a

1. Switch the ignition ON.

2. Make sure that the power window lock

switch located on the driver's door is

not depressed.

3. Press the switch and fully open the

window.

4. Pull up the switch to fully close the

window and continue holding the

switch for about 2 seconds after the

window fully closed.

closing power window could stop

and start opening when the window

feels a shock that is similar to

something blocking it.

ꢀ

In the event the jam-safe function

activates and the power window

cannot be closed automatically, pull

and hold the switch and the window

will close.

ꢀ ꢀ

The jam-safe window function does

not operate until the system has been

reset.

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Before Driving

Windows

Engine-off power window operation

NOTE

The power window can be operated for

about 40 seconds after the ignition is

switched from ON to off with all doors

closed. If any door is opened, the power

window will stop operating.

ꢀ ꢀ

The power windows may be operated

when the power window lock switch

on the driver's door is in the unlocked

position.

The passenger windows may be

opened or closed using the master

control switches on the driver's door.

ꢀ ꢀ

NOTE

ꢀ

For engine-off operation of the power

window, the switch must be held up

¿rmly throughout window closure

because the auto-closing function will

be inoperable.

Master control switches

Driver's window

Left rear window

Operating the Passenger Power

Windows

Front

passenger's

window

To open the window to the desired

position, hold down the switch.

To close the window to the desired

position, pull up the switch.

Right rear window

Some models.

Close

Open

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Before Driving

Windows

Manual Windows^*

Power Window Lock Switch

This feature prevents all power windows

from operating, except the driver's power

window. Keep this switch in the locked

position while children are in the vehicle.

Locked position (button depressed):

Only the driver's power window can be

operated.

Unlocked position (button not

depressed):

All power windows on each door can be

operated.

To open and close the window turn the

handle on the door.

Close

Open

(With door-lock switch)

Locked position

Unlocked position

(Without door-lock switch)

Locked position

Unlocked position

*Some models.

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Before Driving

Security System

M o d i ¿cation and Add-On

Equipment

Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer

and the theft-deterrent systems' operation

if the system has been modi¿ed or if any

add-on equipment has been installed.

Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system allows the

engine to start only with a key the system

recognises.

If someone attempts to start the engine

with an unrecognised key, the engine

will not start, thereby helping to prevent

vehicle theft.

If you have a problem with the

immobilizer system or the key, consult an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not

modify the system or install any add-on

equipment to the immobilizer and the

theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

Changes or modi¿cations not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

ꢀ ꢀ

To avoid damage to the key, do not:

ꢀ ꢀ

Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Expose the key to any kind of

ꢀ ꢀ

magnetic ¿eld.

Expose the key to high

ꢀ ꢀ

temperatures on places such as the

instrument panel or bonnet, under

direct sunlight.

ꢀ ꢀ

If the engine does not start with the

correct key, and the security indicator

light keeps illuminating or Àashing,

the system may have a malfunction.

Consult an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

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Before Driving

Security System

Arming

NOTE

The system is armed when the ignition is

switched from ON to off.

The security indicator light in the

instrument cluster Àashes every 2 seconds

until the system is disarmed.

ꢀ ꢀ

The keys carry a unique electronic

code. For this reason, and to assure

your safety, obtaining a replacement

key requires some waiting time.

They are only available through an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

ꢀ ꢀ

Always keep a spare key in case one

is lost. If a key is lost, consult an

Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon

as possible.

Disarming

ꢀ ꢀ

If you lose a key, an Authorised

The system is disarmed when the

ignition is switched ON with the correct

programmed key. The security indicator

light illuminates for about 3 seconds and

then turns off. If the engine does not start

with the correct key, and the security

indicator light remains illuminated or

Àashing, try the following:

Mazda Repairer will reset the

electronic codes of your remaining

keys and immobilizer system.

Bring all the remaining keys to an

Authorised Mazda Repairer to reset.

Starting the vehicle with a key that

ꢀ

has not been reset is not possible.

Make sure the key is within the

operational range for signal transmission.

Switch the ignition off, and then restart

the engine. If the engine does not start

after 3 or more tries, contact an Authorised

Mazda Repairer.

Operation

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

The engine may not start and security

indicator light may illuminate or

Àash if the key is placed in an area

where it is dif¿cult for the system

to detect the signal, such as on the

instrument panel or in the glove

compartment. Move the key to a

location within the signal range,

switch the ignition off, and then

restart the engine.

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

If the security indicator light Àashes

continuously while you are driving,

do not shut off the engine. Go to an

Authorised Mazda Repairer and have

it checked. If the engine is shut off

while the indicator light is Àashing,

you will not be able to restart it.

ꢀ ꢀ

Signals from a TV or radio station,

Because the electronic codes are

or from a transceiver or mobile

telephone could interfere with your

immobilizer system. If you are using

the proper key and the engine fails

to start, check the security indicator

light.

reset when the immobilizer system

is repaired, the keys are needed.

Make sure to bring all the keys to an

Authorised Mazda Repairer so that

they can be programmed.

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Before Driving

Security System

Theft-Deterrent System^*

CAUTION

If the theft-deterrent system detects an

inappropriate entry into the vehicle or

the intrusion sensor detects movement

in the vehicle which could result in the

vehicle (with the intrusion sensor) or its

contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the

surrounding area of an abnormality by

sounding the siren/horn and Àashing the

hazard warning lights.

In order for the intrusion sensor to

operate appropriately, be aware of the

following:

ꢀ ꢀ

Do not hang clothing or objects from

a head restraint or a coat hook.

Return the extension sunvisors to

their original positions.

ꢀ ꢀ

Do not blind the intrusion sensor by

covering it or placing objects over it.

Do not allow the intrusion sensor to

get soiled or wipe it with a liquid.

Do not shock or cause an impact to

the intrusion sensor or the intrusion

sensor bezel.

Do not install seats that are not

Mazda genuine products.

To prevent obstruction of intrusion

The system will not function unless it's

properly armed. So when you leave the

vehicle, follow the arming procedure

correctly.

ꢀ ꢀ

Intrusion sensor^*

ꢀ ꢀ

The intrusion sensor uses ultrasonic waves

to detect movement inside the vehicle and

to raise an alert of an intrusion into the

vehicle.

ꢀ ꢀ

sensor, do not place objects or cargo

near the intrusion sensor that are

higher than the head restraints.

The intrusion sensor detects certain kinds

of movement inside the vehicle, however,

it may also respond to phenomenon

outside the vehicle such as vibrations, loud

noise, wind, and air currents.

ꢀ

Intrusion sensor and

intrusion sensor bezel

*Some models.

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Before Driving

Security System

Operation

How to Arm the System

1. Close the windows securely.

Siren/Horn triggering conditions

NOTE

The siren/horn sounds intermittently and

the hazard warning lights Àash for about

30 seconds when the system is triggered

by any one of the following:

(With the intrusion sensor)

Even with a window open, the system

can be armed, however, leaving the

windows even partially open can invite

theft, and wind blowing into the vehicle

could trigger the alarm.

The intrusion sensor function can also

be cancelled.

Refer to Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor

(With Intrusion Sensor) on page 3-45.

ꢀ ꢀ

Unlocking a door with an inside door-

lock knob.

ꢀ ꢀ

Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the

liftgate/boot lid.

Opening the bonnet by operating the

ꢀ ꢀ

bonnet release handle.

Switching the ignition ON without using

ꢀ ꢀ

the push button start.

(With the intrusion sensor)

The intrusion sensor detects a movement

ꢀ ꢀ

ꢀ

2. Switch the ignition OFF.

3. Make sure the bonnet, the doors, and

the liftgate/boot lid are closed.

4. Press the lock button on the transmitter

or lock the driver's door from the

outside with the auxiliary key.

The hazard warning lights will Àash

once.

in the vehicle.

The system will be triggered again (up to

10 times) if one of the above conditions

remains.

ꢀ ꢀ

(With the intrusion sensor)

Disconnecting the battery terminal (the

hazard warning lights do not Àash).

ꢀ

(With the advanced keyless function)

Press a request switch.

The system will be triggered about 10

times.

The security indicator light in the

instrument panel Àashes twice per

second for 20 seconds.

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

The liftgate/boot lid does not open

while the theft-deterrent system is

operating.

If the battery goes dead while the

ꢀ ꢀ

theft-deterrent system is armed, the

siren will activate and the hazard

warning lights will Àash when the

battery is charged or replaced.

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Before Driving

Security System

5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully

armed.

Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor

(With Intrusion Sensor)

If the theft deterrent system has been

armed while any of the following

conditions are present, cancel the intrusion

sensor to prevent the alarm from triggering

unnecessarily.

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

The theft deterrent system can also

be armed by activating the auto

relock function with all the doors,

the liftgate/boot lid and the bonnet

closed.

Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.

The system will disarm if one of

(Intrusion sensor)

ꢀ ꢀ

Leaving the vehicle with a movable

ꢀ

object, passengers or pets remaining

inside.

Leaving an object inside the vehicle

ꢀ ꢀ

the following operations takes place

within 20 seconds after pressing the

lock button:

ꢀ ꢀ

that can roll around, such as when the

vehicle is placed on a tilting, unstable

surface when being shipped.

ꢀ ꢀ

Unlocking any door.

Opening any door.

Opening the bonnet.

Switching the ignition ON.

ꢀ ꢀ

Hanging small objects/accessories in

ꢀ ꢀ

the vehicle, hanging clothing on a coat

hook, or placing other items which can

move easily inside the vehicle.

ꢀ ꢀ

(With the advanced keyless

ꢀ ꢀ

Parking in an area where there is strong

function)

vibration or loud noise.

When using a high pressure or automatic

ꢀ

Pressing the electric liftgate/boot

ꢀ ꢀ

lid opener while the key is being

carried.

car wash.

ꢀ ꢀ

Continuous shock and vibration

ꢀ

To rearm the system, do the arming

from hail or thunder and lightning is

transmitted to the vehicle.

Doors are locked with a window left

procedure again.

When the doors are locked by

ꢀ ꢀ

pressing the lock button on the

transmitter or using the auxiliary key

while the theft-deterrent system is

armed, the hazard warning lights will

Àash once to indicate that the system

is armed.

open.

ꢀ ꢀ

An accessory heater or device that

produces moving air and vibration

operates while the theft deterrent system

is armed.

NOTE

If any door or the liftgate/boot lid

remains closed for 30 seconds, all

the doors and the liftgate/boot lid

automatically re-lock and the theft

deterrent system arms even if a window

is left open.

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Before Driving

Security System

To cancel the intrusion sensor, press

the intrusion sensor cancel button on

the transmitter within 20 seconds after

pressing the lock button.

The hazard warning lights will Àash three

times.

To Stop the Alarm

A triggered alarm can be turned off using

any one of the following methods:

ꢀ ꢀ

Pressing the unlock button or the boot

button (saloon) on the transmitter.

Starting the engine with the push button

start.

ꢀ ꢀ

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

(With the advanced keyless function)

ꢀ ꢀ

To reactivate the intrusion sensor,

ꢀ

Pressing a request switch on the doors.

Pressing the electric liftgate/boot lid

opener while the key is being carried.

turn off the armed theft-deterrent

system and then rearm it.

The intrusion sensor is operational

ꢀ ꢀ

when the theft-deterrent system

is armed. To cancel the intrusion

sensor, press the intrusion sensor

cancel button each time the theft-

deterrent system is armed.

The hazard warning lights will Àash twice.

Theft-Deterrent Labels

To Turn Off an Armed System

An armed system can be turned off using

any one of the following methods:

ꢀ ꢀ

Pressing the unlock button on the

transmitter.

Starting the engine with the push button

start.

A label indicating that your vehicle is

equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is

in the glove compartment.

ꢀ ꢀ

(With the advanced keyless function)

ꢀ ꢀ

Pressing a request switch on the doors.

Mazda recommends that you af¿x it to the

lower rear corner of a front door window.

The hazard warning lights will Àash twice.

NOTE

When the doors are unlocked by

pressing the unlock button on the

transmitter while the theft-deterrent

system is turned off, the hazard warning

lights will Àash twice to indicate that the

system is turned off.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Running-In

Saving Fuel and

No special running-in is necessary, but

a few precautions in the ¿rst 1,000 km

(600 miles) may add to the performance,

economy, and life of the vehicle.

Protection of the

Environment

How you operate your Mazda determines

how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use

these suggestions to help save fuel and

reduce CO2.

ꢀ ꢀ

Do not race the engine.

Do not maintain one constant speed,

ꢀ ꢀ

either slow or fast, for a long period of

time.

Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or

ꢀ ꢀ

Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine

ꢀ ꢀ

runs smoothly, begin driving.

Avoid fast starts.

Drive at lower speeds.

Anticipate when to apply the brakes

ꢀ ꢀ

high engine rpm for extended periods of

time.

Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

Avoid full-throttle starts.

Do not tow a trailer.

ꢀ ꢀ

(avoid sudden braking).

Follow the maintenance schedule (page

ꢀ ꢀ

6-3) and have an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer perform inspections and

servicing.

ꢀ ꢀ

Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.

ꢀ ꢀ

Slow down on rough roads.

Keep the tyres properly inÀated.

Do not carry unnecessary weight.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal

ꢀ ꢀ

while driving.

ꢀ ꢀ

Keep the wheels in correct alignment.

Keep windows closed at high speeds.

Slow down when driving in crosswinds

ꢀ ꢀ

and headwinds.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Hazardous Driving

WARNING

Never stop the engine when going

down a hill:

WARNING

Stopping the engine when going

down a hill is dangerous. This causes

the loss of power steering and power

brake control, and may cause damage

to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering

or braking control could cause an

accident.

Be extremely careful if it is necessary

to downshift on slippery surfaces:

Downshifting into lower gear while

driving on slippery surfaces is

dangerous. The sudden change in tyre

speed could cause the tyres to skid. This

could lead to loss of vehicle control and

an accident.

When driving on ice or in water, snow,

mud, sand, or similar hazards:

ꢀ ꢀ

Be cautious and allow extra distance for

braking.

ꢀ ꢀ

Avoid sudden braking and sudden

manoeuvring.

ꢀ ꢀ

Do not pump the brakes. Continue to

press down on the brake pedal.

Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)

ꢀ

on page 4-84.

ꢀ ꢀ

If you get stuck, select a lower gear and

accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front

wheels.

For more traction in starting on slippery

ꢀ ꢀ

surfaces such as ice or packed snow,

use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or

other nonslip material under the front

wheels.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on the front

wheels.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Floor Mat

We recommend the use of Genuine

WARNING

Mazda Àoor mats.

Do not install two Àoor mats, one on

top of the other, on the driver's side:

Installing two Àoor mats, one on top

of the other, on the driver's side is

dangerous as the retention pins can

only keep one Àoor mat from sliding

forward.

WARNING

Make sure the Àoor mats are secured

with the grommets or the retainers to

prevent them from bunching up under

the foot pedals (Driver's side):

Using a Àoor mat that is not secured is

dangerous as it will interfere with the

accelerator and brake pedal operation

(driver's side), which could result in an

accident.

Loose Àoor mat(s) will interfere with

the foot pedals and could result in an

accident.

When using an all weather mat for

winter, always remove the original Àoor

mat.

Only use a Àoor mat which conforms

to the shape of the Àoor on the driver's

side and make sure it is oriented

correctly.

Secure the Àoor mat using the

grommets or retainers.

There are various ways to secure Àoor

mats depending on the type used,

therefore secure the mat according to

the type.

After installing the Àoor mat, make

sure that it does not slide from side

to side or back and forth, and that

there is suf¿cient clearance with the

accelerator and brake pedals on the

driver's side.

When setting a Àoor mat, position the

Àoor mat so that its grommets or retainers

are inserted over the pointed end of the

retention posts.

After removing the Àoor mat for

cleaning or some other reason, always

securely reinstall it while paying

attention to the precautions just

mentioned.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Rocking the Vehicle

Winter Driving

Carry emergency gear, including tyre

chains, window scraper, Àares, a small

shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of

sand or salt.

Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the

following:

WARNING

Do not spin the wheels at high speed,

and do not allow anyone to stand

behind a wheel when pushing the

vehicle:

When the vehicle is stuck, spinning

the wheels at high speed is dangerous.

The spinning tyre could overheat and

explode. This could cause serious

injuries.

ꢀ ꢀ

Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the

radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on page

ꢀ

6-29.

ꢀ ꢀ

Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold

reduces battery capacity.

Use an engine oil appropriate for the

ꢀ ꢀ

lowest ambient temperatures that the

vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23).

Inspect the ignition system for damage

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

and loose connections.

Use washer Àuid made with antifreeze—

but do not use engine coolant antifreeze

for washer Àuid (page 6-32).

Too much rocking may cause engine

overheating, transaxle failure, and tyre

damage.

ꢀ ꢀ

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from

snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator

slightly and slowly move the shift lever

from 1 (D) to R.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

NOTE

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

Do not use the parking brake in

Check local regulations before using

studded tyres.

freezing weather as it may freeze.

Instead, shift to P with an automatic

transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual

transaxle. Block the rear wheels.

Remove snow before driving. Snow

left on the windscreen is dangerous

as it could obstruct vision.

ꢀ ꢀ

Use snow tyres on all four wheels

Do not exceed the maximum permissible

speed for your snow tyres or legal speed

limits.

Do not apply excessive force to a

window scraper when removing ice

or frozen snow on the mirror glass

and windscreen.

E u r o p e

When snow tyres are used, select the

speci¿ed size and pressure (page 9-10).

ꢀ ꢀ

Never use warm or hot water for

removing snow or ice from windows

and mirrors as it could result in the

glass cracking.

Drive slowly. Braking performance

can be adversely affected if

Tyre Chains

ꢀ ꢀ

Check local regulations before using tyre

chains.

snow or ice adheres to the brake

components. If this situation occurs,

drive the vehicle slowly, releasing

the accelerator pedal and lightly

applying the brakes several times

until the brake performance returns

to normal.

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

Chains may affect handling.

Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30

mph) or the chain manufacturer's

recommended limit, whichever is

lower.

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, and sharp turns.

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

Do not use chains on a temporary

spare tyre; it may result in damage to

the vehicle and to the tyre.

Do not use chains on roads that are

free of snow or ice. The tyres and

chains could be damaged.

Chains may scratch or chip

ꢀ ꢀ

Snow Tyres

ꢀ ꢀ

WARNING

ꢀ ꢀ

Use only the same size and type tyres

(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four

wheels:

Using tyres different in size or type is

dangerous. Your vehicle's handling

could be greatly affected and result in

an accident.

ꢀ ꢀ

aluminium wheels.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

If your vehicle is equipped with the

Although Mazda recommends hexagon

type steel ring chains, all chains within

the installation speci¿cations may be

used.

tyre pressure monitoring system, the

system may not function correctly

when using tyre chains.

ꢀ ꢀ

Use of tyre chains on a vehicle

equipped with 185/60R16 tyres could

cause interference with the vehicle

body and scratching. If tyre chains

are to be used, replace both the front

and rear tyres with 185/65R15 tyres

and replace both the front and rear

wheels with genuine Mazda 15-inch

wheels of the same size, and use

genuine Mazda tyre chains. Consult

an expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Installation speci¿cation (Europe)

When installing tyre chains, the distance

between the tyre tread and the chain must

be within the prescribed limits in the

following table.

Distance [Unit: mm (in)]

A

B

MAX 11 (0.43)

Install the chains on the front tyres only.

Do not use chains on the rear tyres.

A

B

Tyre chain selection (Europe)

Mazda recommends hexagon type

steel ring chains. Select the proper type

according to your tyre size.

Tyre

Cross section view

Side view

Installing the chains

1. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel

covers remove them, otherwise the

chain bands will scratch them.

2. Secure the chains on the front tyres as

tightly as possible. Always follow the

chain manufacturer's instructions.

3. Retighten the chains after driving

1/2—1 km (1/4—1/2 mile).

Tyre size

Tyre chain

185/65R15

Hexagon type

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

Dry off brakes that have become

wet by driving slowly, releasing the

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

the brakes several times until the brake

performance returns to normal:

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

Increased stopping distance or the

vehicle pulling to one side when

braking could result in a serious

accident. Light braking will indicate

whether the brakes have been affected.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on Àooded

roads as it could cause short circuiting

of electrical/electronic parts, or

engine damage or stalling from water

absorption. If the vehicle has been

immersed in water, consult an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle the engine at least 30 seconds

before stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be damaged. However, when

i-stop operates, idling is unnecessary.

Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage

the turbocharger.

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To protect the engine from damage, the engine is designed so that it cannot be raced

just after starting it in extremely cold weather.

The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved

operation and requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the following.

1. Change engine oil and ¿lter according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 6-3).

2. Use only recommended engine oil (page 6-23). Extra additives are NOT

recommended.

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Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/Russia/Turkey/

Israel/South Africa)

Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.

If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends

on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking,

durability, performance, and economy.

Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need further

details.

CAUTION

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Do not tow a trailer during the ¿rst 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you

do, you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other

power train components.

Damage caused by towing a trailer/caravan is not covered by the vehicle's warranty for

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the following models and countries:

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All models in Turkey

Saloon models

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Weight Limits

The total trailer weight, gross combination weight and trailer nose weight must be

within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT:

Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT:

Sum of total trailer weight and towing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle

passengers, and vehicle load.

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TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:

The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by changing the weight distribution

when loading the trailer.

CAUTION

Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For

altitudes exceeding 1,000 m, always reduce the towing load by 10% for every 1,000 m

increase in altitude from the load indicated under the gross combination weight heading

in the maximum trailer towing-load table. If the determined maximum total towing load

weight is exceeded, the engine and other power train parts may be damaged.

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Maximum trailer towing-load table

Europe/Gradient up to 12%

GROSS

COMBINATION

WEIGHT

TOTAL TRAILER

WEIGHT

MODEL

Emission i-stop i-ELOOP Trailer without Trailer with Trailer with

Engine^*1

Transaxle

level

system

brake

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

LP transaxle

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,400 kg

(5,291.0 lb)

EURO6

—

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

LP transaxle

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,400 kg

(5,291.0 lb)

EURO6

×

—

×

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

MP transaxle

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,405 kg

(5,302.0 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Automatic

MP transaxle

530 kg

(1,168.4 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,435 kg

(5,368.2 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

HP transaxle

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,405 kg

(5,302.0 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Automatic

HP transaxle

530 kg

(1,168.4 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,435 kg

(5,368.2 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,410 kg

(5,313.0 lb)

HP

transaxle

Manual

transaxle

550 kg

(1,212.5 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,475 kg

(5,456.3 lb)

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

—

×

Manual

transaxle

555 kg

(1,223.5 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,490 kg

(5,489.4 lb)

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

×: Available

—: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:

LP: Low-Power

MP: Medium-Power

HP: High-Power

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Germany and Austria/Gradient up to 8%

GROSS

COMBINATION

WEIGHT

TOTAL TRAILER

WEIGHT

MODEL

Emission i-stop i-ELOOP Trailer without Trailer with Trailer with

Engine^*1

Transaxle

level

system

brake

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

LP transaxle

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,600 kg

(5,731.9 lb)

EURO6

—

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

LP transaxle

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,600 kg

(5,731.9 lb)

EURO6

×

—

×

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

MP transaxle

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,605 kg

(5,742.9 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Automatic

MP transaxle

530 kg

(1,168.4 lb)

1,000 kg

(2,204.6 lb)

2,535 kg

(5,588.6 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

HP transaxle

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,605 kg

(5,742.9 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Automatic

HP transaxle

530 kg

(1,168.4 lb)

1,000 kg

(2,204.6 lb)

2,535 kg

(5,588.6 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,610 kg

(5,754.0 lb)

HP

transaxle

Manual

transaxle

550 kg

(1,212.5 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,675 kg

(5,897.3 lb)

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

—

×

Manual

transaxle

555 kg

(1,223.5 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,690 kg

(5,930.3 lb)

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

×: Available

—: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:

LP: Low-Power

MP: Medium-Power

HP: High-Power

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Russia/Gradient up to 12%

GROSS

COMBINATION

WEIGHT

TOTAL TRAILER

WEIGHT

MODEL

Emission i-stop i-ELOOP Trailer without Trailer with Trailer with

Engine^*1

Transaxle

level

system

brake

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Manual

LP transaxle

500 kg

(1,102.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,385 kg

(5,257.9 lb)

EURO5

—

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Automatic

500 kg

(1,102.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,420 kg

(5,335.1 lb)

EURO5

—

×

LP

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Automatic

HP transaxle

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Automatic

transaxle

500 kg

(1,102.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,420 kg

(5,335.1 lb)

500 kg

(1,102.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,430 kg

(5,357.1 lb)

HP

transaxle

×: Available

—: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:

LP: Low-Power

HP: High-Power

Israel/Gradient up to 12% (Hatchback only)

GROSS

COMBINATION

WEIGHT

TOTAL TRAILER

WEIGHT

MODEL

Emission i-stop i-ELOOP Trailer without Trailer with Trailer with

Engine

Transaxle

level

system

brake

Manual

transaxle

535 kg

(1,179.4 lb)

750 kg

(1,653.4 lb)

2,253 kg

(4,966.9 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

EURO6

—

Automatic

transaxle

540 kg

(1,190.4 lb)

750 kg

(1,653.4 lb)

2,270 kg

(5,004.4 lb)

EURO6

—

×

—

Automatic

transaxle

500 kg (1102.3

lb)

750 kg

(1,653.4 lb)

2,362 kg

(5,207.2 lb)

×: Available

—: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

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Towing

South Africa/Gradient up to 12% (Hatchback only)

GROSS

COMBINATION

WEIGHT

TOTAL TRAILER

WEIGHT

MODEL

Emission i-stop i-ELOOP Trailer without Trailer with Trailer with

Engine

Transaxle

level

system

brake

Manual

transaxle

450 kg (992.0

lb)

750 kg

(1,653.4 lb)

2,246 kg

(4,951.5 lb)

SKYACTIV-G 1.5

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

EURO4

—

Automatic

transaxle

250 kg (551.1

lb)

250 kg

(551.1 lb)

1,765 kg

(3,891.1 lb)

EURO4

—

×

—

Automatic

transaxle

130 kg (286.5

lb)

130 kg

(286.5 lb)

1,735 kg

(3,824.9 lb)

×: Available

—: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

WARNING

Always keep tow loads within speci¿ed limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load

Table:

Attempting to tow loads greater than those speci¿ed is dangerous as it may cause

serious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or

vehicle damage, or both.

Always keep the trailer nose weight within the speci¿ed limits in the Trailer Towing-

Load Table:

Loading the trailer with more weight in the rear than in the front is dangerous. This

could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

NOTE

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The total trailer weight and nose weight can be determined by weighing the trailer on

platform scales at a highway weighing station or a trucking company.

Appropriate total trailer weight and nose weight may prevent the danger of trailer sway

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from crosswinds, rough roads, or other causes.

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Trailer Hitch

When towing a trailer, use an appropriate trailer hitch. We recommend using a genuine

Mazda trailer hitch. Use the original holes drilled by the vehicle manufacture for securing

the trailer hitch. Contact your Authorised Mazda Dealer for more information.

Trailer hitch installation area

Unit: mm (in)

A:350—420 (13.8—16.5)

B:746.3 (29.382)

C:1017.9 (40.075)

C

MAX. 50 Kg (110 lb)

Hitch coupling point

A

B

C

Tyres

When towing a trailer, make sure all tyres are inÀated to the recommended cold-tyre

pressure, as indicated on the tyre pressure chart on the driver's door frame. Trailer tyre size,

load rating, and inÀation pressures should conform to tyre manufacturer speci¿cations.

WARNING

Never use the temporary spare tyre when towing:

Using the temporary spare tyre on your vehicle when towing a trailer is dangerous as it

could result in tyre failure, loss of control, and injury to vehicle occupants.

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Safety Chains

Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become

unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.

Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch

manufacturer for more details.

WARNING

Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior

to departure:

Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and

the vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer

could wander into another lane and cause a collision.

Trailer Lights

CAUTION

Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda.

This may damage your vehicle's electrical system and lighting systems. To connect the

lighting system, consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.

Trailer Brakes

Check the Maximum trailer towing-load table in Weight Limits (page 3-55), and if your

trailer weight exceeds the value in the TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT (Trailer without brake),

trailer brakes are required.

If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.

WARNING

Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:

Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is

dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.

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Trailer Towing Tips

Before driving

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Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer

is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect

for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle

inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.

Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.

Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-

to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short

distance.

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Driving

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Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and

stopping in a traf¿c-free area.

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Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.

Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed

with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.

CAUTION

If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be

damaged.

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When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or

overheating the engine, or both.

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When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking

effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the

brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose

power.

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Parking

Avoid parking on an incline with a trailer. If this must be done, follow these instructions.

Parking on an Incline

1. Set the parking brake and the brakes.

2. Have someone block the wheels of the vehicle and trailer while you apply the brakes.

3. After the wheels are blocked, release the parking brake and the brakes slowly, allowing

the blocks to bear the load.

4. Set the parking brake ¿rmly.

5. If the vehicle has an automatic transaxle, put the selector lever in P. If it has a manual

transaxle, place the gear shift in 1 or R.

Starting on an Incline

1. Start the engine (page 4-5).

2. Release the parking brake and slowly pull away a short distance from the wheel blocks.

3. Stop on the nearest level ground, set the parking brake, and pick up the wheel blocks.

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