Get If Trouble Arises Guide for Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

If Trouble Arises

7

Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.

Parking in an Emergency................... 7-2

Parking in an Emergency............... 7-2

Roadside Emergency Triangle

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning

Sounds................................................ 7-35

If a Warning Light Turns On or

Retaining Strap (Hatchback)^*......... 7-2

Flashes.......................................... 7-35

Message Indicated on Display^*.... 7-46

Warning Sound is Activated......... 7-48

Flat Tyre............................................... 7-3

Spare Tyre and Tool Storage.......... 7-3

Emergency Flat Tyre Repair

When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be

Opened ............................................... 7-53

When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be

Kit^*................................................. 7-9

Changing a Flat Tyre (With Spare

Tyre)............................................. 7-16

Opened ......................................... 7-53

Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-24

Active Driving Display Does Not

Jump-Starting............................... 7-24

Operate............................................... 7-55

If the Active Driving Display does not

operate.......................................... 7-55

Emergency Starting .......................... 7-27

Starting a Flooded Engine

(SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 )...................... 7-27

Push-Starting................................ 7-27

Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D

1.5) ............................................... 7-28

Overheating ....................................... 7-29

Overheating.................................. 7-29

Emergency Towing............................ 7-31

Towing Description...................... 7-31

Towing/Tiedown Hooks............... 7-32

*Some models.

7–1

If Trouble Arises

Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always

be used when you stop on or near a

roadway in an emergency.

Roadside Emergency

Triangle Retaining Strap

(Hatchback)^*

Keep the roadside emergency triangle in

the right side trim and secure it with the

strap.

Strap

The hazard warning lights warn other

drivers that your vehicle is a traf¿c hazard

and that they must take extreme caution

when near it.

Depress the hazard warning Àasher and

all the direction indicators will Àash. The

hazard warning indicator lights in the

instrument cluster Àash simultaneously.

NOTE

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The direction indicators do not work

when the hazard warning lights are

on.

Check local regulations about the use

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of hazard warning lights while the

vehicle is being towed to verify that

it is not in violation of the law.

*Some models.

7–2

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

S p a r e T y r e a n d T o o l S t o r a g e

NOTE

Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a spare tyre, jack, and wheel brace. For

details, consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

7–3

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

Spare tyre and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Saloon

(Type A)

Spare tyre hold-down bolt

Spare tyre

Tool bag

Jack lever

Screwdriver

Wrench

Wheel brace

1

*

Jack point attachment

Jack

Towing eyelet

(Type B)

Spare tyre hold-down bolt

Spare tyre

Tool bag

Screwdriver

Wrench

1

*

Jack point attachment

Jack

Wheel brace

Jack lever

Towing eyelet

The jack point attachment can be used by vehicle repair shops and road assistance services.

Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.

1

*

Some models.

7–4

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

Hatchback

With spare tyre

Spare tyre hold-down bolt

Screwdriver

Jack lever

Jack

Towing eyelet

Spare

tyre

Tool bag

Wheel brace

Wrench

Without spare tyre

Towing eyelet

Jack

Emergency Flat Tyre

Repair Kit

Jack lever

Some models.

Wheel brace

7–5

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

Jack^*

Hatchback

1. Remove the cover.

To remove the jack

(With spare tyre)

Saloon

1. Lift the boot mat.

2. Remove the boot board.

Tabs

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

anticlockwise.

3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

anticlockwise.

Jack screw

Wing bolt

*Some models.

7–6

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

(Without spare tyre)

To secure the jack

(With spare tyre)

1. Lift the luggage compartment mat.

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with

the jack screw pointing to the right

(Saloon) or down (Hatchback) and turn

the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily

tighten it.

2. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the ¿gure.

Saloon

Jack screw

Wing bolt

2. Remove the jack.

Hatchback

3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure

the jack.

NOTE

If the jack is not completely secured, it

could rattle while driving. Make sure the

jack screw is suf¿ciently tightened.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

4. Return the boot board to its original

position (Saloon), or insert the cover

tabs and install the cover (Hatchback).

CAUTION

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When using the temporary spare

tyre, driving stability may decrease

compared to when using only the

conventional tyre. Drive carefully.

To avoid damage to the temporary

spare tyre or to the vehicle, observe

the following precautions:

NOTE

Verify that the cover is securely

installed.

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(Without spare tyre)

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Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).

Avoid driving over obstacles. Also,

do not drive through an automatic

car wash. This tyre's diameter is

smaller than a conventional tyre,

so the ground clearance is reduced.

Do not use a tyre chain on this tyre

because it will not ¿t properly.

Do not use your temporary spare

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Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

Maintenance

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Always keep the jack clean.

Make sure the moving parts are kept

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free from dirt or rust.

Make sure the screw thread is

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adequately lubricated.

tyre on any other vehicle, it has

been designed only for your

Mazda.

Use only one temporary spare tyre

on your vehicle at the same time.

Spare Tyre^*

Your Mazda has a temporary spare tyre.

The temporary spare tyre is lighter and

smaller than a conventional tyre, and is

designed only for emergency use and

should be used only for VERY short

periods. Temporary spare tyres should

NEVER be used for long drives or

extended periods.

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WARNING

Do not install the temporary spare tyre

on the front wheels (driving wheels):

Driving with the temporary spare tyre

on one of the front driving wheels is

dangerous. Handling will be affected.

You could lose control of the vehicle,

especially on ice or snow bound roads,

and have an accident. Move a regular

tyre to the front wheel and install the

temporary spare tyre to the rear.

*Some models.

7–8

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

To remove the spare tyre

Emergency Flat Tyre

Repair Kit^*

1. Lift the boot/luggage compartment mat.

The emergency Àat tyre repair kit included

with your Mazda is for a temporary repair

of a slightly damaged Àat tyre resulting

from running over nails or similar sharp

objects on the road surface.

Perform the emergency Àat tyre repair

without removing the nail or similar sharp

object which punctured the tyre.

NOTE

Your vehicle is not equipped with a

spare tyre. In the event of a Àat tyre,

use the emergency Àat tyre repair kit

to repair the tyre temporarily. When

doing the repair, refer to the instructions

included in the emergency Àat tyre

repair kit. If an emergency repair was

performed on a Àat tyre using the

emergency Àat tyre repair kit, have

an expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer, repair or

replace the tyre as soon as possible.

2. Turn the spare tyre hold-down bolt

anticlockwise.

Spare tyre hold-down bolt

To secure the spare tyre

Store the spare tyre in the reverse order

of removal. After storing, verify that the

spare tyre is stored securely.

*Some models.

7–9

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

About the Emergency Flat Tyre

Repair Kit

NOTE

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The tyre sealant cannot be reused.

The emergency Àat tyre repair kit includes

the following items.

Purchase new tyre sealant at an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The emergency Àat tyre repair kit

cannot be used in the following

cases.

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ꢀ

Consult an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

Valve core tool

Tyre sealant

Compressor

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The period of effective use for

the tyre sealant has expired. (The

period of effectiveness is indicated

on the bottle label.)

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The tear or puncture exceeds about

Injection hose

Spare valve core

4 mm (0.16 in).

The damage has occurred to an

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area of the tyre other than the

tread.

The vehicle has been driven with

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nearly no air remaining in the tyre.

The tyre has come off the wheel

Speed restriction sticker

Instructions

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rim.

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Damage to the wheel rim has

occurred.

The tyre has two or more

punctures.

WARNING

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Do not allow children to touch the tyre

sealant:

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Ingestion of tyre sealant is

dangerous. In the event tyre sealant

is accidentally swallowed, drink

large amounts of water immediately

and seek medical assistance.

Using the Emergency Flat Tyre

Repair Kit

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and set the parking brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in Park (P), a manual

transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn

off the engine.

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Tyre sealant that comes into contact

with the eyes and skin is dangerous.

If tyre sealant enters the eyes or

contacts the skin, Àush immediately

with large amounts of water and

seek medical assistance.

3. Turn on the hazard warning Àasher.

7–10

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

4. Unload passengers and luggage, and

remove the emergency Àat tyre repair

kit.

NOTE

The tyre sealant can be used at outside

temperatures down to -30 °C (-22 °F). In

extremely cold temperatures (0 °C (32

°F) or below), the tyre sealant hardens

easily and injection of the sealant will

be dif¿cult. Warm the sealant inside the

vehicle before doing the injection work.

6. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw

on the injection hose with the bottle's

inner cap left on to break the inner cap.

5. Shake the tyre sealant well.

Cap

Injection hose

Tyre sealant

7. Remove the valve cap from the Àat

tyre. Press the back of a valve core tool

to the core of the tyre valve and bleed

all the remaining air.

CAUTION

If the bottle is shaken after the injection

hose is screwed on, tyre sealant could

spray out from the injection hose. Tyre

sealant contacting clothing or other

objects may be impossible to remove.

Shake the bottle before screwing on the

injection hose.

Valve

Valve cap

Valve core tool

7–11

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

10.Hold the bottom of the bottle upright,

squeeze the bottle with your hands, and

inject the entire amount of tyre sealant

into the tyre.

CAUTION

If there is air remaining in the tyre when

the valve core is removed, the valve core

could Ày out. Remove the valve core

carefully.

8. Turn the valve core anticlockwise with

the valve core tool and remove the

valve core.

Valve

11.Pull out the injection hose from the

valve.

Valve

Valve core

NOTE

The tyre sealant cannot be reused.

Purchase a new tyre sealant kit at an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

12.Reinsert the valve core into the valve

and turn it clockwise to install it.

NOTE

Store the valve core in a place where it

will not get dirty.

Valve core

Valve

9. Insert the injection hose into the valve.

Valve

Injection hose

Valve core

tool

Injection hose

7–12

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

NOTE

WARNING

Do not throw away the empty tyre

sealant bottle after use. Return the empty

tyre sealant bottle to an Authorised

Mazda Repairer when replacing the tyre.

The empty tyre sealant bottle will need

to be used to extract and dispose of the

used sealant from the tyre.

Do not attach the vehicle speed

restriction sticker to the instrument

panel, as it would obstruct vision of

areas such as warning light indicators

or the speedometer:

Attaching the vehicle speed restriction

sticker to the steering wheel pad is

dangerous. The sticker could interfere

with air bag inÀation and cause serious

injury.

13.After that, install the injection hose to

the tab of the bottle to prevent leakage

of any remaining sealant.

15.Install the compressor hose to the tyre

valve.

Tab

Valve

Compressor hose

14.Attach the vehicle speed restriction

sticker in a place where the driver can

easily see it.

16.Insert the compressor plug into the

interior accessory socket and switch the

ignition to ACC.

Compressor plug

Compressor

7–13

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

NOTE

CAUTION

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Check the tyre inÀation pressure

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Before pulling out the compressor

plug from the electrical socket, make

sure the compressor power switch is

off.

The compressor turns on and off with

the push-button switch.

label (driver's door frame) for the

correct tyre inÀation pressure.

Do not use the compressor for longer

than 10 minutes because using the

compressor for long periods could

damage it.

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If the tyre does not inÀate, repair

of the tyre may not be possible. If

the tyre does not reach the correct

inÀation pressure within a 10-minute

period, it probably has received more

extensive damage.

When this happens, the emergency

Àat tyre repair kit cannot be used

to repair the tyre. Contact an

expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

If the tyre has been over-inÀated,

loosen the screw cap on the

compressor and bleed some of the air

out.

17.Turn the compressor switch on and

inÀate the tyre carefully to the correct

inÀation pressure.

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WARNING

Never operate the compressor above

300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm², 3 bar, 43.5 psi):

Operating the compressor above 300

kPa (3.1 kgf/cm², 3 bar, 43.5 psi) is

dangerous. When the inÀation pressure

rises above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm², 3 bar,

43.5 psi), heated air will be exhausted

from the back of the compressor and

you could be burned.

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18.When the tyre has been inÀated to

the proper inÀation pressure, turn the

compressor switch off and remove the

compressor hose from the tyre valve.

19.Install the tyre valve cap.

20.Put the emergency Àat tyre repair kit

in the luggage compartment/boot and

continue driving.

7–14

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

CAUTION

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Drive carefully to an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer and keep the vehicle speed

below 80 km/h (50 mph).

If the vehicle is driven 80 km/h (50

mph) or higher, the vehicle might

begin to vibrate.

If the tyre inÀation pressure falls

below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm²or bar,

18.9 psi), repair cannot be done with

the repair kit. Park the vehicle on

a level surface off the right-of-way

and contact an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

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If the tyre inÀation pressure

continues to remain low after

repeating steps 15 to 21, park

the vehicle on a level surface off

the right-of-way and contact an

expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

NOTE

(With tyre pressure monitoring

system)

If the tyre is not properly inÀated, the

tyre pressure monitoring system warning

light will illuminate.

NOTE

21.After driving the vehicle for 10 minutes

or 5 km (3 miles), check the tyre

pressure with the tyre pressure gauge

equipped with the compressor. If the

tyre pressure has fallen below the

correct tyre pressure, inÀate the tyre to

the correct pressure again following the

steps from number 16.

When checking the tyre inÀation

pressure with the tyre pressure gauge

on the compressor unit, make sure the

compressor switch is turned off.

22.If the tyre inÀation pressure remains

stable, the tyre repair is complete.

Drive the vehicle with care to an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer to have the tyre

replaced.

7–15

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

Changing a Flat Tyre

(With Spare Tyre)

CAUTION

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A tyre that has been temporarily

repaired with the tyre sealant cannot

be reused. Mazda recommends

NOTE

replacing the tyre with a new one.

The wheel can be reused after any

sealant adhering to it is wiped off and

carefully inspected. However, replace

the tyre valve with a new one.

If the following occurs while driving, it

could indicate a Àat tyre.

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Steering becomes dif¿cult.

The vehicle begins to vibrate

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excessively.

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The vehicle pulls in one direction.

Inspecting the Emergency Flat

Tyre Repair Kit

If you have a Àat tyre, drive slowly to a

level spot that is well off the road and out

of the way of traf¿c to change the tyre.

Stopping in traf¿c or on the shoulder of a

busy road is dangerous.

Inspect the emergency Àat tyre repair kit at

regular intervals.

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Check the tyre sealant period of

effective use.

Check the operation of the tyre

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WARNING

compressor.

Be sure to follow the directions for

changing a tyre:

NOTE

Changing a tyre is dangerous if not

done properly. The vehicle can slip off

the jack and seriously injure someone.

No person should place any portion

of their body under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

The tyre sealant has a period of effective

use. Check the period of effective use

indicated on the bottle label and do not

use it if it has expired. Have the tyre

sealant replaced at an Authorised Mazda

Repairer before the period of effective

use has expired.

Never allow anyone inside a vehicle

supported by a jack:

Allowing someone to remain in

a vehicle supported by a jack is

dangerous. The occupant could cause

the vehicle to fall resulting in serious

injury.

7–16

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

Removing a Flat Tyre

NOTE

1. If your vehicle is equipped with a

wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover

with the bevelled end of the jack lever.

Make sure the jack is well lubricated

before using it.

1. Park on a hard, level surface off the

right-of-way and ¿rmly set the parking

brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in Park (P), a manual

transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn

off the engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning Àasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traf¿c.

5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tyre

(page 7-3).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the Àat tyre. When blocking a wheel,

place a tyre block both in front and

behind the tyre.

NOTE

Force the end of the jack lever ¿rmly

between wheel and cover, or removal

will be dif¿cult.

NOTE

When blocking a tyre, use rocks or

wood blocks of suf¿cient size if possible

to hold the tyre in place.

7–17

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

4. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the ¿gure and adjust the jack

head so that it is close to the jack-up

position.

CAUTION

Align the notch on the wheel cover with

the valve stem when installing it.

Jack head

Notch

Tyre valve

Damage could occur during installation

if the wheel cover is not properly

aligned.

5. Place the jack under the jack-up

position closest to the tyre being

changed with the jack head squarely

under the jack-up point.

2. Loosen the wheel nuts by turning them

anticlockwise one turn each, but do not

remove any wheel nuts until the tyre

has been raised off the ground.

Jacking position

3. Place the jack on the ground.

7–18

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

6. Continue raising the jack head

gradually by rotating the screw with

your hand until the jack head is inserted

into the jack-up position.

WARNING

Use only the front and rear jacking

positions recommended in this manual:

Attempting to jack the vehicle

in positions other than those

Tyre blocks

recommended in this manual is

dangerous. The vehicle could slip off

the jack and seriously injure or even

kill someone. Use only the front and

rear jacking positions recommended in

this manual.

Do not jack up the vehicle in a position

other than the designated jack-up

position or place any objects on or

under the jack:

Jacking position

Jacking up the vehicle in a position

other than the designated jack-up

position or placing objects on or

under the jack is dangerous as it could

deform the vehicle body or the vehicle

could fall off the jack resulting in an

accident.

Use only the jack provided with your

Mazda:

Using a jack that is not designed for

your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle

could slip off the jack and seriously

injure someone.

Never place objects under the jack:

Jacking the vehicle with an object

under the jack is dangerous. The

jack could slip and someone could be

seriously injured by the jack or the

falling vehicle.

7–19

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

7. Insert the jack lever and attach the

wheel brace to tyre jack.

WARNING

Do not jack up the vehicle higher than

is necessary:

Jacking up the vehicle higher than

is necessary is dangerous as it could

destabilize the vehicle resulting in an

accident.

Do not start the engine or shake the

vehicle while it is jacked up:

Starting the engine or shaking

the vehicle while it is jacked up is

dangerous as it could cause the vehicle

to fall off the jack resulting in an

accident.

8. Turn the jack handle clockwise and

raise the vehicle high enough so that

the spare tyre can be installed. Before

removing the wheel nuts, make sure

your Mazda is ¿rmly in position and

that it cannot slip or move.

Never go under the vehicle while it is

jacked up:

Going under the vehicle while it is

jacked up is dangerous as it could

result in death or serious injury if the

vehicle were to fall off the jack.

9. Remove the wheel nuts by turning

them anticlockwise; then remove the

wheel and centre cap.

7–20

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

2. Mount the spare tyre.

Mounting the Spare Tyre

3. Install the wheel nuts with the bevelled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

1. Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel and

hub, including the hub bolts, with a

cloth.

WARNING

Do not apply oil or grease to wheel

nuts and bolts and do not tighten the

wheel nuts beyond the recommended

tightening torque:

Applying oil or grease to wheel nuts

and bolts is dangerous. The wheel nuts

could loosen while driving and cause

the tyre to come off, resulting in an

accident. In addition, wheel nuts and

bolts could be damaged if tightened

more than necessary.

WARNING

Make sure the mounting surfaces of

the wheel, hub and wheel nuts are

clean before changing or replacing

tyres:

When changing or replacing a tyre,

not removing dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub

and hub bolts is dangerous. The wheel

nuts could loosen while driving and

cause the tyre to come off, resulting in

an accident.

7–21

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

4. Turn the wheel brace anticlockwise and

lower the vehicle. Use the wheel brace

to tighten the nuts in the order shown.

WARNING

Always securely and correctly tighten

the wheel nuts:

Improperly or loosely tightened wheel

nuts are dangerous. The wheel could

wobble or come off. This could result

in loss of vehicle control and cause a

serious accident.

Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you

removed or replace them with metric

nuts of the same con¿guration:

Because the wheel studs and wheel

nuts on your Mazda have metric

threads, using a non-metric nut is

dangerous. On a metric stud, it would

not secure the wheel and would

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts

should be, have them inspected at an

expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

damage the stud, which could cause the

wheel to slip off and cause an accident.

Nut tightening torque

108—147

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

(12—14, 80—108)

5. Remove the tyre blocks and store the

tools and jack.

6. Store the damaged tyre in the luggage

compartment.

7. Check the inÀation pressure. Refer to

Tyres on page 9-10.

8. Have the Àat tyre repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

NOTE

(With tyre pressure monitoring

system)

Do not press the tyre pressure

monitoring system set switch after

installing the spare tyre. The switch

is only to be pressed after installing

the repaired Àat tyre or installing a

replacement tyre (page 4-38).

7–22

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

WARNING

Do not drive with any tyres that have

incorrect air pressure:

Driving on tyres with incorrect air

pressure is dangerous. Tyres with

incorrect pressure could affect

handling and result in an accident.

When you check the regular tyres' air

pressure, check the spare tyre, too.

NOTE

To prevent the jack and tool from

rattling, store them properly.

7–23

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

J u m p - S t a r t i n g

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you

feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service

technician do the work.

WARNING

Follow These Precautions Carefully:

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions

carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.

Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact any other metal object that

could cause sparks:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An

exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a battery,

do not allow metal tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of the

battery.

Keep all Àames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An

exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.

Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low Àuid level:

Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low Àuid level is dangerous. It may rupture

or explode, causing serious injury.

Connect the negative lead to a good ground point away from the battery:

Connecting the end of the second jumper lead to the negative ( ) terminal of the

discharged battery is dangerous.

A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.

Route the jumper leads away from parts that will be moving:

Connecting a jumper lead near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.

The lead could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.

7–24

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

CAUTION

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other

electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a

24 V motor generator set).

Jumper leads

Discharged battery

Booster battery

7–25

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

1. Remove the battery cover.

7. If the battery cover has been removed,

install it in the reverse order of

removal.

NOTE

Verify that the covers are securely

installed.

2. Make sure the booster battery is 12

V and that its negative terminal is

grounded.

3. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not allow both vehicles

to touch. Turn off the engine of the

vehicle with the booster battery and

all unnecessary electrical loads in both

vehicles.

4. Connect the jumper leads in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

ꢀ

Connect one end of a lead to the

positive terminal on the discharged

battery (1).

ꢀ ꢀ

Attach the other end to the positive

terminal on the booster battery (2).

Connect one end of the other lead to

the negative terminal of the booster

battery (3).

ꢀ

ꢀ ꢀ

Connect the other end to the ground

point indicated in the illustration away

from the discharged battery (4).

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the

engine of the other vehicle.

6. When ¿nished, carefully disconnect the

leads in the reverse order described in

the illustration.

7–26

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Starting

Starting a Flooded Engine

(SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and

SKYACTIV-G 1.5 )

If the engine fails to start, it may be

Àooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Mazda.

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle to start it:

Towing a vehicle to start it is

dangerous. The vehicle being towed

could surge forward when its engine

starts, causing the two vehicles to

collide. The occupants could be

injured.

Follow this procedure:

1. If the engine does not start within

¿ve seconds on the ¿rst try, wait ten

seconds and try again.

2. Make sure the parking brake is on.

3. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual

transaxle) or the brake pedal

CAUTION

(Automatic transaxle), then press the

push button start. If the engine starts,

release the accelerator immediately

because the engine will suddenly rev

up.

Do not push-start a vehicle that has a

manual transaxle. It can damage the

emission control system.

5. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator.

NOTE

You cannot start a vehicle with an

automatic transaxle by pushing it.

If the engine still does not start using

the previous procedure, have your

vehicle inspected by an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

7–27

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Starting

Running Out of Fuel

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

CAUTION

Do not try starting the engine for more

than 30 seconds at a time. Doing so,

could damage the starter. If the engine

does not start on the ¿rst try wait about

10 seconds before trying again.

If your vehicle runs out of fuel, add at least

10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel, and

try to restart the engine. Because air can

get into fuel lines when a vehicle runs out

of fuel, your engine may take longer to

start. If the engine does not start the ¿rst

time, try starting it several more times.

If it still does not start, contact an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer.

7–28

If Trouble Arises

Overheating

If the high engine coolant temperature

warning light illuminates:

O v e r h e a t i n g

If the high engine coolant temperature

warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses

power, or you hear a loud knocking or

pinging noise, the engine is probably too

hot.

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in park (P), a manual

transaxle in neutral.

WARNING

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Turn off the air conditioner.

5. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from the engine compartment.

Pull over to a safe location, then

switch the ignition off and make sure

the fan is not running before

attempting to work near the cooling

fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it

is running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running inde¿nitely even if

the engine has stopped and the engine

compartment temperature is high. You

could be hit by the fan and seriously

injured.

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment:

Do not go near the front of the vehicle.

Stop the engine.

Wait until the steam dissipates, then

open the bonnet and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is

escaping:

Open the bonnet and idle the engine

until it cools.

CAUTION

Do not remove either

cooling system cap when the engine

and radiator are hot:

When the engine and radiator are hot,

scalding coolant and steam may shoot

out under pressure and cause serious

injury.

If the cooling fan does not operate

while the engine is running, the engine

temperature will increase. Stop the

engine and call an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

Open the bonnet ONLY after steam is

no longer escaping from the engine:

Steam from an overheated engine is

dangerous. The escaping steam could

seriously burn you.

6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,

then turn off the engine after the

temperature has decreased.

7. When cool, check the coolant level.

If it is low, look for coolant leaks from

the radiator and hoses.

7–29

If Trouble Arises

Overheating

If you ¿nd a leak or other damage, or if

coolant is still leaking:

CAUTION

Stop the engine and call an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and SKYACTIV-G

1.5

If the engine continues to overheat or

frequently overheats, have the cooling

system inspected. The engine could

be seriously damaged unless repairs

are made. Consult an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

Cooling system cap

Coolant reservoir

Cooling fan

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

Cooling system cap

Coolant reservoir

Cooling fan

If you ¿nd no problems, the engine is

cool, and no leaks are obvious:

Carefully add coolant as required (page

6-29).

7–30

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Towing Description

CAUTION

We recommend that towing be done only

by an expert repairer, we recommend

an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a

commercial tow-truck service.

ꢀ ꢀ

Do not tow the vehicle pointed

backward with driving wheels on

the ground. This may cause internal

damage to the transaxle.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary

to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Government and local laws must be

followed.

A towed vehicle usually should have its

drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.

If excessive damage or other conditions

prevent this, use wheel dollies.

ꢀ ꢀ

Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. This could damage your

vehicle. Use wheel-lift or Àatbed

equipment.

Wheel dollies

When towing with the rear wheels on the

ground, release the parking brake.

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, the vehicle may be towed with

all four wheels on the ground using the

towing hook at the front of the vehicle.

Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for

short distances at low speeds.

7–31

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Towing/Tiedown Hooks

CAUTION

Follow these instructions when towing

the vehicle with all wheels on the

ground.

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

The towing eyelet should be used

in an emergency (to get the vehicle

out of a ditch or a snow bank, for

example).

When using the towing eyelets,

always pull the lead or chain in a

straight direction with respect to the

eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.

ꢀ ꢀ

Shift to neutral (Manual transaxle),

or the N position (Automatic

transaxle).

Switch the ignition to ACC.

ꢀ ꢀ

Release the parking brake.

Remember that power assist for the

brakes and steering will not be available

when the engine is not running.

NOTE

When towing with chain or lead, wrap

the chain or lead with a soft cloth near

the bumper to prevent damage to the

bumper.

7–32

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

3. Securely install the towing eyelet using

the wheel brace.

Towing Hook-Front

1. Remove the towing eyelet and

the wheel brace from the luggage

compartment (page 7-3).

2. Wrap a jack lever or similar tool with

a soft cloth to prevent damage to a

painted bumper, and open the cap

located on the front bumper.

Wheel brace

Towing eyelet

4. Hook the towing rope to the towing

eyelet.

CAUTION

If the towing eyelet is not securely

tightened, it may loosen or disengage

from the bumper when towing the

vehicle. Make sure that the towing

eyelet is securely tightened to the

bumper.

CAUTION

Do not use excessive force as it may

damage the cap or scratch the painted

bumper surface.

NOTE

Remove the cap completely and store it

so as not to lose it.

7–33

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Tiedown Hook-Rear

The hook positioned under the rear

bumper on the right side is for tying down

the vehicle during transport, and it cannot

be used for towing other vehicles.

It can be used as a towing hook only when

the vehicle must be towed by another

vehicle in an emergency case such as when

the vehicle is stuck in snow, however, it

may damage the bumper.

Tiedown hook

CAUTION

When using the hook in such emergency

cases, observe the following so as not to

damage the tiedown hook or the vehicle

body.

ꢀ ꢀ

The vehicle must be pulled straight

to the rear so that no load is applied

to the vehicle in the lateral direction.

The bumper may be damaged if the

ꢀ ꢀ

tie down hook is used as a towing

hook.

When using a metal chain or wire

ꢀ ꢀ

lead, wrap a cloth around the

attachment area. If the metal chain

or wire lead contacts the bumper

directly, the bumper could be

scratched or damaged.

7–34

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes

If any warning light turns on/Àashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no

problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/Àashes again,

consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)

The warning contents can be veri¿ed on the audio.

1. Select the

icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.

2. Select the “Warning Guidance”.

Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately

If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a malfunction. Stop the

vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Signal

Warning

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection

The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to

START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.

Low brake Àuid level warning

If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is

released, the brake Àuid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake

system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

WARNING

Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the brakes

inspected as soon as possible:

Brake System Warning

Light

Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It

indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail

at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking

brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.

CAUTION

In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to

depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.

7–35

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components

are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning

light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the

electronic brake force distribution system.

WARNING

Electronic Brake Force

Distribution System

Warning

Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light

illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:

Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are

illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.

When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an

emergency stop than under normal circumstances.

If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the

alternator or of the charging system.

Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Charging System

Warning Light

CAUTION

Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated

because the engine could stop unexpectedly.

7–36

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in

extensive engine damage.

If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:

1.Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.

2.Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.

3.Inspect the engine oil level 6-28. If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine

oil while being careful not to over¿ll.

Engine Oil Warning

Light

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive

engine damage.

4.Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,

stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The light Àashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and

illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.

Handling Procedure

Flashing light

Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can ¿nd a safe place to stop the vehicle

and wait for the engine to cool down.

Illuminated light

This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place

immediately and stop the engine.

Refer to Overheating 7-29.

(Red)

High Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning

Light

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light

illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.

7–37

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

The light illuminates/Àashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.

If the light illuminates/Àashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the

steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an

expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if the light illuminates/

Àashes continuously.

NOTE

If the indicator light illuminates/Àashes, the power steering will not operate

Power Steering

Malfunction Indicator

Light

normally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the

operation may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate

when turning.

Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped

or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into

protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not

indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes

for the system to return to normal.

Contact Authorised Mazda Repairer and Have Vehicle Inspected

If any of the following warning lights turns on/Àashes, the system may have a malfunction.

Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have your

vehicle inspected.

Signal

Warning

(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)

The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.

Operate the centre display and verify the content.

Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-35.

(Vehicles without type C/type D audio)

The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

There is a malfunction in the battery management system.

Master Warning

Light

There is a malfunction in the brake switch.

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

There is a malfunction in the engine's hydraulic control.

There is a malfunction in the engine's timing chain.

There is a malfunction in the blow-by heater.

There is a malfunction in the oil level sensor.

7–

38

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a

system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had

no ABS.

Should this happen, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer as soon as possible.

NOTE

When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS

ABS Warning Light

warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and

does not indicate an ABS malfunction.

Recharge the battery.

(With DSC vehicles)

The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.

If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to

note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:

The engine's electrical system has a problem.

The emission control system has a problem.

(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)

Check Engine Light

The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.

The fuel-¿ller cap is missing or not tightened securely.

If the check engine light remains on, or it Àashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds

and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as

possible.

When the light is turned on

A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your

vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.

The light continues to remain on even though the i-stop OFF switch has been pressed

(Amber)

while the engine is running.

i-stop warning light^*

When the light is Àashing

The light continues to Àash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at

an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The light turns on if there is any malfunction in the i-ELOOP system. Consult an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

(Amber)

i-ELOOP Warning

Light^*

*Some models.

7–39

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.

CAUTION

Automatic

Transaxle Warning

Light^*

If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical

problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your

transaxle. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as

soon as possible.

A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly Àashes, constantly

illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these

occur, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as

possible. The system may not operate in an accident.

WARNING

Air Bag/Seat Belt

Pretensioner System

Warning Light

Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform all servicing and

repairs:

Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner

could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.

If the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tyre pressure warning

light Àashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues

illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

WARNING

If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or Àashes, or the

tyre pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and

avoid sudden manoeuvring and braking:

If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or Àashes, or the

tyre pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high

speeds, or perform sudden manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen

and result in an accident.

To determine if you have a slow leak or a Àat, pull over to a safe position where you

can check the visual condition of the tyre and determine if you have enough air

to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by

an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a tyre repair

station.

(Flashing)

Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System

Warning Light^*

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is

illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops

into a more serious situation that could lead to tyre failure and a dangerous accident.

*Some models.

7–40

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.

CAUTION

If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light

(amber) Àashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it

using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at

an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

(Red)

(Illuminate)

KEY Warning Light

Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-11.

The warning light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your

vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The LDWS does not operate when the warning light illuminates.

CAUTION

A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your

vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

(Illuminate)

Lane Departure

Warning System

(LDWS) Warning

Light^*

When the light remains turned on while driving the vehicle.

When the system is cancelled automatically, the light turns on. Normally, the system

restores automatically and the light turns off, however, if the light remains turned on,

there may be a problem with the system.

The light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON.

Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the speci¿ed size, and the same

manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with signi¿cantly

different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tyres are used, the

LDWS may not operate normally.

When an emergency spare tyre is used, the system may not operate normally.

The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle

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

NOTE

(Amber)

High Beam Control

System (HBC)

Warning Light^*

If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or

obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a

problem with the system.

This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle

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

LED Headlight

Warning Light^*

*Some models.

7–41

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Taking Action

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

The light turns on when the remaining fuel

is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).

NOTE

Add fuel.

The light illumination timing may

vary because fuel inside the fuel tank

moves around according to the driving

conditions and the vehicle posture.

Low Fuel Warning

Light

The seat belt warning light turns on if the

driver or front passenger's seat is occupied

and the seat belt is not fastened with the

ignition switched ON.

If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is

unfastened (only when the front passenger

seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven

at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12

mph), the warning light Àashes. After a short

time, the warning light stops Àashing, but

remains illuminated. If a seat belt remains

unfastened, the warning light Àashes again

for a given period of time.

NOTE

If the driver or front passenger's seat

belt is unfastened after the warning

light turns on, and the vehicle speed

exceeds 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning

light Àashes again.

Fasten the seat belts.

Seat Belt Warning

Light (Front seat)

Placing heavy items on the front

passenger's seat may cause the front

passenger's seat belt warning function

to operate depending on the weight of

the item.

To allow the front passenger's seat

weight sensor to function properly, do

not place and sit on an additional seat

cushion on the front passenger's seat.

The sensor may not function properly

because the additional seat cushion

could cause sensor interference.

If a small child is seated on the front

passenger's seat, the warning light may

not operate.

7–42

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

If the rear seat belts are not fastened while

the ignition is switched ON , the driver and

the passenger are alerted by the warning

light.

The warning light operates even if there is

no passenger on the rear seat.

Fasten the seat belts.

(Red)

NOTE

Seat Belt Warning

Light (Rear seat)^*

If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a

certain period of time after the engine

has been started, the warning light turns

off.

The light turns on if any door is not closed

securely.

Close the door securely.

Lower the vehicle speed.

Add washer Àuid (page 6-32).

Door-Ajar Warning

Light

The 120 km/h warning light illuminates

when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h.

120km/h Warning

Light^*

This warning light indicates that little

washer Àuid remains.

Low Washer Fluid

Level Warning

Light^*

*Some models.

7–43

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

Inspect the tyres and adjust to the speci¿ed

inÀation pressure (page 6-44).

When the warning light illuminates, and

the warning beep sound is heard (about 3

seconds), tyre pressure is too low in one or

more tyres.

NOTE

Perform tyre pressure adjustment when

the tyres are cold. Tyre pressure will

vary according to the tyre temperature,

therefore let the vehicle stand for 1

hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or

less before adjusting the tyre pressures.

When pressure is adjusted on hot tyres

to the cold inÀation pressure, the TPMS

warning light/beep may turn on after

the tyres cool and pressure drops below

speci¿cation.

WARNING

If the tyre pressure monitoring system

warning light illuminates or Àashes,

or the tyre pressure warning beep

sound is heard, decrease vehicle

speed immediately and avoid sudden

manoeuvring and braking:

If the tyre pressure monitoring system

warning light illuminates or Àashes, or

the tyre pressure warning beep sound

is heard, it is dangerous to drive the

vehicle at high speeds, or perform

sudden manoeuvring or braking.

Vehicle drivability could worsen and

result in an accident.

To determine if you have a slow leak or

a Àat, pull over to a safe position where

you can check the visual condition

of the tyre and determine if you have

enough air to proceed to a place where

air may be added and the system

monitored again by an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer or a tyre repair station.

Also, an illuminated TPMS warning

light, resulting from the tyre air

pressure dropping due to cold ambient

temperature will remain illuminated

even if the ambient temperature rises.

In this case, it will also be necessary

to adjust the tyre air pressures. If the

TPMS warning light illuminates due to

a drop in tyre air pressure, make sure to

check and adjust the tyre air pressures.

(Illuminate)

Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System

Warning Light^*

Tyres lose air naturally over time and

the TPMS cannot tell if the tyres are

getting too soft over time or you have

a Àat. However, when you ¿nd one low

tyre in a set of four-that is an indication

of trouble; you should have someone

drive the vehicle slowly forward so

you can inspect any low tyre for cuts

and any metal objects sticking through

tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of

water in the valve stem to see if it

bubbles indicating a bad valve. Leaks

need to be addressed by more than

simply reinÀating the tyre as leaks

are dangerous — take it to an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning

Light:

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is

dangerous, even if you know why it is

illuminated. Have the problem taken

care of as soon as possible before it

develops into a more serious situation

that could lead to tyre failure and a

dangerous accident.

*Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)

Verify the reason why the warning light

is illuminated on the centre display (page

7-35).

If the reason why the warning light is

illuminated is due to a dirty windscreen,

clean the windscreen.

For any other reasons, have the vehicle

inspected at an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The light turns on if the windscreen is dirty

or there is a malfunction in the system.

(Amber)

Smart City Brake

Support (SCBS)

Warning Light^*

(Vehicles without type C/type D audio)

If the reason why the warning light is

illuminated is due to a dirty windscreen,

clean the windscreen. For any other reasons,

have the vehicle inspected at an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer.

KEY Warning Light

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal

Cause

Action to be taken

The advanced key battery is dead.

Replace the key battery (page 6-41).

The advanced key is not within the

operation range.

Bring the advanced key into the operation

range (page 3-7).

The advanced key is placed in areas inside

the cabin where it is dif¿cult for the key to

be detected.

Take the key from another manufacturer

similar to the advanced key out of the

operation range.

(Red)

(Flashing)

A key from another manufacturer similar to

the advanced key is in the operation range.

Without the ignition switched off, the

advanced key is taken out of the cabin, and

then all the doors are closed.

Bring the advanced key back into the

cabin.

*Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Message Indicated on Display^*

If a message is displayed in the centre display (Type C/Type D audio), take appropriate

action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message.

(Display example)

Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately

If the following messages are displayed in the centre display (Type C/Type D audio), a

vehicle system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Display

Indicated Condition

Displays if the engine coolant temperature has

increased excessively.

Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.

*Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Verify Display Content

Displays in the following cases:

Display

Indicated Condition/Action to be taken

The following message is displayed when the

temperature around the centre display is high.

Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the

temperature around the centre display by avoiding

direct sunlight is recommended.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Warning Sound is

Activated

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the air

bag/seat belt pretensioner system

warning beep sounding:

Lights-On Reminder

If lights are on and the ignition is switched

to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a

continuous beep sound will be heard when

the driver's door is opened.

Driving the vehicle with the air bag/

seat belt pretensioner system warning

beep sounding is dangerous. In a

collision, the air bags and the seat belt

pretensioner system will not deploy and

this could result in death or serious

injury. Contact an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer to have the vehicle inspected

as soon as possible.

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

When the ignition is switched to

ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched

Off (STOP) Warning Beep” (page

7-49) overrides the lights-on

reminder.

ꢀ ꢀ

A personalised function is available

to change the sound volume for the

lights-on reminder.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

Seat Belt Warning Beep

F r o n t s e a t

ꢀ

page 9-13.

If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20

km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front

passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning

beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt

remains unfastened, the beep sound stops

once and then continues for about 90

seconds. The beep stops after the driver or

front passenger's seat belt is fastened.

Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner

System Warning Beep

If there is a problem with the air bag/seat

belt pretensioner systems and the warning

light illumination, a warning beep sound

will be heard for about 5 seconds every

minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner

system warning beep sound will continue

to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.

Have your vehicle inspected at an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep

NOTE

ꢀ ꢀ

Placing heavy items on the front

passenger seat may cause the front

Vehicles with advanced keyless function

passenger seat belt warning function

to operate depending on the weight

of the item.

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while

the ignition is not switched OFF and

all the doors are closed, the beep which

sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard

6 times, the beep which sounds inside

the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the

KEY warning light (red) in the instrument

cluster Àashes continuously to notify

the driver that the ignition has not been

switched OFF.

ꢀ ꢀ

To allow the front passenger seat

weight sensor to function properly,

do not place and sit on an additional

seat cushion on the front passenger

seat. The sensor may not function

properly because the additional

seat cushion could cause sensor

interference.

ꢀ ꢀ

Vehicles without advanced keyless

function

When a small child sits on the front

passenger seat, it is possible that the

warning beep will not operate.

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while

the ignition is not switched OFF and all

the doors are closed, a beep will be heard

in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning

light (red) in the instrument cluster turns

on continuously to notify the driver that

the ignition has not been switched OFF.

Rear seat^*

The warning beep only sounds if a seat

belt is unfastened after being fastened.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)

Warning Beep

NOTE

If the driver's door is opened with the

ignition switched to ACC, a beep will

be heard continuously in the cabin to

notify the driver that the ignition has not

been switched OFF (STOP). Under this

condition, the keyless entry system will

not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,

and the battery voltage will be depleted.

Because the key utilizes low-intensity

radio waves, the Key Removed From

Vehicle Warning may activate if the key

is carried together with a metal object

or it is placed in a poor signal reception

area.

*Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Request Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep (With the advanced

keyless function)

i-stop Warning Beep^*

ꢀ ꢀ

If the driver's door is opened while

engine idling is stopped, the warning

sound operates to notify the driver that

engine idling is stopped. It stops when

the driver's door is closed.

The warning sound operates if the

following operations are performed

while the engine idling is stopped. In

such cases, the engine does not restart

automatically to ensure safety. Start the

engine using the normal method.

If the request switch is pressed with the

door open or ajar, or the ignition is not

switched OFF with a key being carried,

a beep will be heard outside for about 2

seconds to notify the driver that the door

or liftgate/boot lid cannot be locked.

ꢀ ꢀ

Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/

Boot Warning Beep (With the

advanced keyless function)

ꢀ ꢀ

(European model)

ꢀ

If the key is left in the luggage

The driver's seat belt is unfastened and

the driver's door is opened.

(Except European model)

compartment/boot with all the doors

locked and the liftgate/boot lid closed, a

beep will be heard outside for about 10

seconds to notify the driver that the key

is in the luggage compartment/boot. In

this case, take out the key by pressing

the electric liftgate/boot lid opener and

opening the liftgate/boot lid. The key

taken out of the luggage compartment/

boot may not operate because its functions

have been temporarily stopped. To restore

the key's functions, perform the applicable

procedure (page 3-7).

ꢀ ꢀ

ꢀ

(Manual transaxle)

ꢀ

With the shift lever in a position other

than neutral, the driver's seat belt is

unfastened and the driver's door is

opened.

ꢀ

(Automatic transaxle)

ꢀ

With the selector lever in the D or

M (not in second gear ¿xed mode)

position, the driver's seat belt is

unfastened and the driver's door is

opened.

Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep

(With the advanced keyless

function)

Vehicle Speed Alarm^*

If all the doors and luggage compartment/

boot are locked using another key while

the key is left in the cabin, the beep

The vehicle speed alarm function is

designed to alarm the driver via a single

beep sound and a warning indication in the

instrument cluster that the previously set

vehicle speed has been exceeded.

You can change the vehicle speed setting

at which the warning is triggered (page

4-33).

which sounds outside of the vehicle will

be heard for about 10 seconds to notify

the driver that the key is in the cabin. In

this case, take out the key by opening the

door. A key taken out of the vehicle using

this method may not operate because its

functions have been temporarily stopped.

To restore the key's functions, perform the

applicable procedure (page 3-7).

*Some models.

7–50

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Tyre InÀation Pressure Warning

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

System Warning Beep^*

Beep^*

The warning beep sound will be heard

for about 3 seconds when there is any

abnormality in tyre inÀation pressures

(page 4-143).

D r i v i n g f o r w a r d

The warning beep operates when the

direction indicator lever is operated to

the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring

(BSM) warning light is illuminated.

Outside Temperature Warning

Beep

NOTE

Warns the driver of the possibility of icy

roads when the outside temperature is low.

If the outside temperature is lower than

about 4 °C (39 °F) , a beep sound is heard

once and the outside temperature display

Àashes for about ten seconds. (page

4-33)

A personalised function is available

to change the Blind Spot Monitoring

(BSM) warning beep sound volume.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13.

Lane Departure Warning System

(LDWS) Warning Sound^*

Reversing

If a moving object such as a vehicle or

two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the

left or right from behind your vehicle, the

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning

sound is activated.

While the system is operating, if the

system determines that the vehicle may

depart from the lane, it sounds a warning

sound.

NOTE

Electronic Steering Lock Warning

Beep

ꢀ ꢀ

ꢀ

The volume of the LDWS warning

sound can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13.

The warning beep operates if the steering

wheel is not unlocked after the push button

start is pressed. (page 4-4)

ꢀ ꢀ

ꢀ

The type of the LDWS warning

sound can be changed.

Speed Limiter Warning Beep^*

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13.

If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed

by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a

warning beep operates continuously. The

warning beep operates until the vehicle

speed decreases to the set speed or less.

Collision Warning^*

If there is the possibility of a collision

with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds

continuously and a warning is indicated in

the display.

*Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

120 km/h Warning Beep^*

If the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, a

chime sounds for 5 seconds.

Power Steering Warning Buzzer

If the power steering system has

a malfunction, the power steering

malfunction light turns on or Àashes and

the buzzer operates at the same time.

Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.

Over Rev. Buzzer^*

The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if

the engine speed is about to exceed the

permissible engine speed.

CAUTION

Operate the accelerator and shift gears

according to the driving conditions so

that the buzzer does not sound. If the

engine speed exceeds the permissible

engine speed, the engine could be

damaged.

*Some models.

7–52

If Trouble Arises

When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be Opened

2. Pull the centre section of the plastic

When Liftgate/Boot Lid

Cannot be Opened

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a

malfunction in the electrical system and

the liftgate/boot lid cannot be opened,

perform the following procedure as an

emergency measure to open it:

fastener and remove the fasteners, then

remove cover on the interior surface of

the liftgate.

Removal

(Hatchback)

CAUTION

ꢀ ꢀ

Perform the procedure using a cloth

to cover sharp edges which could

injure your hands.

Perform the procedure carefully

3. Using a Àathead screwdriver, open the

ꢀ ꢀ

inner cover.

when using a Àathead screwdriver

as it could cause damage to the

surrounding area or vehicle parts.

Cloth

4. Using a Àathead screwdriver, turn the

lever to the right to unlock the liftgate.

Lever

1. Fold down the rear seatbacks.

Refer to Split/One-piece Folding the

Seatback on page 2-7.

7–53

If Trouble Arises

When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be Opened

(Saloon)

1. Open the cover.

2. Move the lever to the left to fold the

seatback.

Cover

Lever

3. Move the lever to the left to open the

boot lid.

After performing this emergency measure,

have the vehicle inspected at an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

7–54

If Trouble Arises

Active Driving Display Does Not Operate

I f t h e A c t i v e D r i v i n g

Display does not operate

If the active driving display does not

operate, switch the ignition off and

then restart the engine. If the active

driving display does not operate even

with the engine restarted, have the

vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

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If Trouble Arises for Your Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

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