Get If Trouble Arises Guide for Mazda 3 4 Door Third Generation (2014-2018)

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

Flat Tire............................................................................................... 7-3

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

Changing a Flat Tire...................................................................... 7-6

Battery Runs Out............................................................................. 7-15

Jump-Starting.............................................................................. 7-15

Emergency Starting ......................................................................... 7-18

Starting a Flooded Engine........................................................... 7-18

Push-Starting............................................................................... 7-18

Overheating ...................................................................................... 7-19

Overheating................................................................................. 7-19

Emergency Towing........................................................................... 7-21

Towing Description..................................................................... 7-21

Tiedown Hooks^*.......................................................................... 7-22

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds........................... 7-24

If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes...................................... 7-24

Message Indicated on Display^*................................................... 7-33

Warning Sound is Activated........................................................ 7-35

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened............................... 7-39

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ............................. 7-39

Active Driving Display Does Not Operate* ................................... 7-41

If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate........................ 7-41

*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.

The hazard warning lights warn other

drivers that your vehicle is a trafﬁc hazard

and that they must take extreme caution

when near it.

Depress the hazard warning ﬂasher and

all the turn signals will ﬂash. The hazard

warning indicator lights in the instrument

cluster ﬂash simultaneously.

NOTE

^ꢀyꢀThe turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning lights are on.

^ꢀyꢀCheck local regulations about the use of

hazard warning lights while the vehicle

is being towed to verify that it is not in

violation of the law.

7–2

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

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

4-Door

Spare tire hold-down bolt

Tiedown eyelet

Jack

Jack lever

Flat tire belt

Spare tire

Tool bag

Lug wrench

5-Door

Spare tire hold-down bolt

Tiedown eyelet

Flat tire belt

Jack

Jack lever

Spare tire

Lug wrench

Some models.

7–3

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.

Jack

To remove the jack

1. (4–Door)

Push the tabs and remove the cover.

Tabs

To secure the jack

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with

the jack screw pointing to the down

and turn the wing bolt clockwise to

temporarily tighten it.

(5–Door)

Turn the knob and remove the cover.

2. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the ﬁgure.

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 sufﬁciently tightened.

7–4

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

4. Insert the cover tabs and install the

cover.

WARNING

Do not install the temporary spare tire

on the front wheels (driving wheels):

Driving with the temporary spare tire

on one of the front driving wheels is

dangerous. Handling will be aꢀected.

You could lose control of the vehicle,

especially on ice or snow bound roads,

and have an accident. Move a regular

tire to the front wheel and install the

temporary spare tire to the rear.

(4-Door)

Tabs

(5-Door)

CAUTION

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When using the temporary spare tire,

driving stability may decrease compared

to when using only the conventional tire.

Drive carefully.

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To avoid damage to the temporary

spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the

following precautions:

Tabs

ꢀ¾ꢀ

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

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do

NOTE

Verify that the cover is securely installed.

not drive through an automatic car

wash. This tire's diameter is smaller

than a conventional tire, so the

ground clearance is reduced about 10

mm (0.4 in).

Maintenance

ꢀyꢀ

Always keep the jack clean.

ꢀyꢀ

Make sure the moving parts are kept

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Do not use a tire chain on this tire

because it will not ꢁt properly.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Do not use your temporary spare

free from dirt or rust.

ꢀyꢀ

Make sure the screw thread is

adequately lubricated.

tire on any other vehicle, it has been

designed only for your Mazda.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Use only one temporary spare tire on

Spare Tire

Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.

The temporary spare tire is lighter and

smaller than a conventional tire, and is

designed only for emergency use and

should be used only for VERY short

periods. Temporary spare tires should

NEVER be used for long drives or

extended periods.

your vehicle at the same time.

7–5

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

To remove the spare tire

Changing a Flat Tire

1. Lift the trunk/luggage compartment

mat.

NOTE

If the following occurs while driving, it

could indicate a ﬂat tire.

Trunk/Luggage compartment mat

^ꢀyꢀSteering becomes difﬁcult.

^ꢀyꢀThe vehicle begins to vibrate

excessively.

^ꢀyꢀThe vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a ﬂat tire, drive slowly to a

level spot that is well off the road and out

of the way of trafﬁc to change the tire.

Stopping in trafﬁc or on the shoulder of a

busy road is dangerous.

2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt

counterclockwise.

WARNING

Be sure to follow the directions for

changing a tire:

Spare tire hold-down bolt

Changing a tire is dangerous if not

done properly. The vehicle can slip oꢀ

the jack and seriously injure someone.

No person should place any portion

of their body under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

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.

To secure the spare tire

Store the spare tire in the reverse order

of removal. After storing, verify that the

spare tire is stored securely.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated

before using it.

7–6

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

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

way and ﬁrmly 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.

Removing a Flat Tire

1. If your vehicle is equipped with a

wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover

with the beveled end of the jack lever.

3. Turn on the hazard warning ﬂasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and trafﬁc.

5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire

(page 7-3).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the ﬂat tire. When blocking a wheel,

place a tire block both in front and

behind the tire.

NOTE

Force the end of the jack lever ﬁrmly

between wheel and cover, or removal will

be difﬁcult.

2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but do

not remove any lug nuts until the tire

has been raised off the ground.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood

blocks of sufﬁcient size if possible to hold

the tire in place.

3. Place the jack on the ground.

7–7

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

4. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the ﬁgure and adjust the jack

head so that it is close to the jack-up

position.

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.

Tire blocks

Jack head

Jacking position

5. Place the jack under the jack-up

position closest to the tire being

changed with the jack head squarely

under the jack-up point.

Jacking position

7–8

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

7. Insert the jack lever and attach the lug

wrench to tire jack.

WARNING

Use only the front and rear jacking

positions recommended in this manual:

Attempting to jack the vehicle

in positions other than those

recommended in this manual is

dangerous. The vehicle could slip oꢀ

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:

8. Turn the jack handle clockwise and

raise the vehicle high enough so that

the spare tire can be installed. Before

removing the lug nuts, make sure your

Mazda is ﬁrmly in position and that it

cannot slip or move.

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 oꢀ 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 oꢀ 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.

7–9

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

Locking Lug Nuts^*

WARNING

If your vehicle has Mazda optional

antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each

wheel will lock the tires and you must use

a special key to unlock them. This key will

attach to the lug wrench and can be stored

with the spare tire. Register them with

the lock manufacturer by ﬁlling out the

card provided in the glove compartment

and mailing it in the accompanying

envelope. If you lose this key, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer or use the lock

manufacturer's order form, which is with

the registration card.

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 oꢀ the jack resulting in an

accident.

Antitheft lug nut

Special key

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 oꢀ the jack.

To remove an antitheft lug nut

1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft

lug nut.

9. Remove the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise; then remove the

wheel and center cap.

2. Place the special key on top of the

antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold

the key square to it. If you hold the key

at an angle, you may damage both key

and nut. Do not use a power impact

wrench.

3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key

and apply pressure. Turn the wrench

counterclockwise.

*Some models.

7–10

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

To install the antitheft lug nut

WARNING

1. Place the special key on top of the nut,

and be sure to hold the key square to

it. If you hold the key at an angle, you

may damage both key and nut. Do not

use a power impact wrench.

2. Place the lug wrench on top of the

special key, apply pressure, and turn it

clockwise.

Make sure the mounting surfaces of

the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean

before changing or replacing tires:

When changing or replacing a tire,

not removing dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub

and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug

nuts could loosen while driving and

cause the tire to come oꢀ, resulting in

an accident.

Nut tightening torque

108—147

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

(12—14, 80—108)

2. Mount the spare tire.

3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

Mounting the Spare Tire

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 lug nuts

and bolts and do not tighten the

lug nuts beyond the recommended

tightening torque:

Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and

bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could

loosen while driving and cause the tire

to come oꢀ, resulting in an accident.

In addition, lug nuts and bolts could

be damaged if tightened more than

necessary.

7–11

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise

and lower the vehicle. Use the lug

wrench to tighten the nuts in the order

shown.

WARNING

Always securely and correctly tighten

the lug nuts:

Improperly or loosely tightened lug

nuts are dangerous. The wheel could

wobble or come oꢀ. 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 conꢀguration:

Because the wheel studs and lug 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 damage the stud,

which could cause the wheel to slip oꢀ

and cause an accident.

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts

should be, have them inspected at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

5. Open the trunk/luggage compartment

mat.

Nut tightening torque

108—147

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

(12—14, 80—108)

Trunk/Luggage compartment mat

6. Remove the belt for securing the ﬂat

tire.

7–12

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

7. Put the ﬂat tire into the trunk/luggage

compartment on the left and toward the

back.

(One-piece folding type seat)

Belt

NOTE

8. (Split-folding type seat)

Fold the rear seatback forward on the

right side of the rear seat.

Pass the belt underneath the seatbelts.

9. (Split-folding type seat)

Unlock the rear seatback on the left

side and assure a clearance to pass the

belt.

Seat belt

(One-piece folding type seat)

Unlock the rear seatback and assure a

clearance to pass the belt.

Belt

10.Pass the belt through the rear seatback

as shown in the ﬁgure.

After passing the belt through, return

the rear seatback to the original

position.

(Split-folding type seat)

Belt

7–13

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

11.Pass the buckle through the wheel as

shown in the ﬁgure and secure it so that

the buckle does not contact the wheel.

(Aluminum wheel)

13.(Split-folding type seat)

Return the rear seatback on the right

side of the rear seatback to its original

position.

14.Remove the tire blocks and store the

tools and jack.

15.Check the inﬂation pressure. Refer to

Tires on page 9-10.

16.Have the ﬂat tire repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

NOTE

Do not press the tire pressure monitoring

system set switch after installing the spare

tire. The switch is only to be pressed after

installing the repaired ﬂat tire or installing

a replacement tire (page 4-20).

(Steel wheel)

WARNING

Do not drive with any tires that have

incorrect air pressure:

Driving on tires with incorrect air

pressure is dangerous. Tires with

incorrect pressure could aꢀect

handling and result in an accident.

When you check the regular tires' air

pressure, check the spare tire, too.

NOTE

12.Pass the belt through the buckle, then

pull the belt end to secure the ﬂat tire.

To prevent the jack and tool from rattling,

store them properly.

7–14

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

Jump-Starting

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 ꢁames, 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 ꢁuid level:

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

or explode, causing serious injury.

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

Connecting the end of the second jumper cable 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 cables away from parts that will be moving:

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

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

7–15

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).

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Jumper cables

Discharged battery

Booster battery

7–16

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

1. Remove the battery cover.

6. (With i-ELOOP system)

The i-ELOOP indicator light may ﬂash

after the engine is started. The indicator

light turns off when the engine is

running and the charging is completed.

Make sure the i-ELOOP indicator light

is turns off before driving.

NOTE

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.

^ꢀyꢀIf the vehicle is driven with the

i-ELOOP indicator light ﬂashing, a

beep sound is heard.

^ꢀyꢀIf the steering wheel is operated with

the i-ELOOP indicator light ﬂashing, it

may feel heavier than normal, however,

this does not indicate a malfunction.

The steering operation will return to

normal when the i-ELOOP indicator

light turns off.

4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

^ꢀyꢀDo not remove the jumper cables while

the i-ELOOP indicator light is ﬂashing.

ꢀ

^yConnect one end of a cable to the

positive terminal on the discharged

battery (1).

7. When ﬁnished, carefully disconnect the

cables in the reverse order described in

the illustration.

8. If the battery cover has been removed,

install it in the reverse order of

removal.

ꢀ

^yAttach the other end to the positive

terminal on the booster battery (2).

ꢀ

^yConnect one end of the other cable to

the negative terminal of the booster

battery (3).

ꢀ

^yConnect the other end to the ground

point indicated in the illustration away

from the discharged battery (4).

NOTE

Verify that the covers are securely

installed.

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the

engine of the other vehicle.

7–17

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Starting

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be

ﬂooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Mazda.

WARNING

Follow this procedure:

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.

1. If the engine does not start within

ﬁve seconds on the ﬁrst 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.

CAUTION

4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual

transaxle) or the brake pedal

Do not push-start a vehicle that has a

manual transaxle. It can damage the

emission control system.

(Automatic transaxle), then press the

push button start. If the engine starts,

release the accelerator immediately

because the engine will suddenly rev

up.

NOTE

You cannot start a vehicle with an

automatic transaxle by pushing it.

5. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator.

If the engine still does not start using

the above procedure, have your vehicle

inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

7–18

If Trouble Arises

Overheating

If the High engine coolant temperature

warning light illuminates:

Overheating

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.

Switch the ignition to oꢂ and make

sure the fan is not running before

attempting to work near the cooling

fan:

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment:

Working near the cooling fan when it

is running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running indeꢁnitely even if

the engine has stopped and the engine

compartment temperature is high. You

could be hit by the fan and seriously

injured.

Do not go near the front of the vehicle.

Stop the engine.

Wait until the steam dissipates, then

open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is

escaping:

Open the hood and idle the engine until

it cools.

Do not remove either cooling

system cap when the engine and

radiator are hot:

CAUTION

If the cooling fan does not operate

while the engine is running, the engine

temperature will increase. Stop the

engine and call an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

When the engine and radiator are hot,

scalding coolant and steam may shoot

out under pressure and cause serious

injury.

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.

Open the hood ONLY after steam is no

longer escaping from the engine:

Steam from an overheated engine is

dangerous. The escaping steam could

seriously burn you.

7–19

If Trouble Arises

Overheating

If you ﬁnd a leak or other damage, or if

coolant is still leaking:

Stop the engine and call an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Cooling system cap

Coolant reservoir

Cooling fan

If you ﬁnd no problems, the engine is

cool, and no leaks are obvious:

Carefully add coolant as required (page

6-29).

CAUTION

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 Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

7–20

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Towing Description

CAUTION

We recommend that towing be done only

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a

commercial tow-truck service.

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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.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

This could damage your vehicle. Use

wheel-lift or ꢂatbed equipment.

Wheel dollies

When towing with the rear wheels on the

ground, release the parking brake.

7–21

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Tiedown Hooks^*

Rear

CAUTION

Do not use the front and rear tiedown

eyelets for towing the vehicle.

They have been designed only for

securing the vehicle to a transport

vessel during shipping.

Using the eyelets for any other purpose

could result in the vehicle being

damaged.

Tiedown Hooks

CAUTION

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug

wrench from the luggage compartment

(page 7-3).

2. Wrap a ﬂathead screwdriver or similar

tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage

to a painted bumper, and open the cap

located on the front or rear bumper.

Front

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.

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

using the lug wrench.

Front

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

*Some models.

7–22

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Rear

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown

eyelet.

CAUTION

If the tiedown eyelet is not securely

tightened, it may loosen or disengage

from the bumper when tying the

vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown

eyelet is securely tightened to the

bumper.

7–23

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes

If any warning light turns on/ﬂashes, 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/ﬂashes again,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

(Vehicles with type B audio)

The warning contents can be veriﬁed 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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 ﬂuid level warning

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

released, the brake ﬂuid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system.

Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

Brake System Warning

Light

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

Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:

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 eꢀectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to

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

7–24

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 Authorized Mazda Dealer 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 Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Charging System

Warning Light

CAUTION

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

because the engine could stop unexpectedly.

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 oil pan.

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

while being careful not to overﬁll.

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 Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

The light ﬂashes 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 ﬁnd 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 7-19.

(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.

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

If the light illuminates/ﬂashes, 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

Authorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/ﬂashes continuously.

NOTE

y

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

Power Steering

Malfunction Indicator

Light

y

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 Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected

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

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.

Signal

Warning

y

(Vehicles with type B audio)

The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.

Operate the center display and verify the content.

Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-24.

(Vehicles without type B audio)

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

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

y

Master Warning

Light

y

There is a malfunction in the battery management system.

y

There is a malfunction in the brake switch.

7–26

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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

ABS Warning Light

y

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

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.

y

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 Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:

y

The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.

y

The engine's electrical system has a problem.

Check Engine Light

y

The emission control system has a problem.

y

The fuel-ﬁller cap is missing or not tightened securely.

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

and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

The light/indication 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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

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

occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate

in an accident.

Air Bag/Seat

Belt Pretensioner

System Warning

Light

WARNING

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

Mazda Dealer 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.

*Some models.

7–27

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

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

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

illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

WARNING

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or ꢁashes, or the tire

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

sudden maneuvering and braking:

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or ꢂashes, or the tire

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

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

and result in an accident.

Tire Pressure

Monitoring System

Warning Light^*

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

check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed

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

Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station.

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 tire failure and a dangerous accident.

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

CAUTION

(Red)

(Illuminate)

KEY Warning Light

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

(amber) ꢂashes, 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-9.

The warning light ﬂashes when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected

at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The LDWS does not operate when the warning light ﬂashes.

CAUTION

(Amber)

(Flashes)

Lane Departure

Warning System

(LDWS) Warning

Light^*

¾

If any of the following cases occurs, the system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle

inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

¾

The light ꢂashes while the vehicle is being driven.

¾

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

¾

Always use tires for all wheels that are of the speciꢁed size, and the same manufacture,

brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with signiꢁcantly diꢀerent wear

patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the LDWS may not operate

normally.

¾

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

*Some models.

7–28

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.

Thereafter, the indicator light will illuminate when the headlight auto-leveling system has a

malfunction.

If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Headlight

Auto-Leveling

Malfunction

Indicator Light^*

NOTE

Vehicles with the adaptive front lighting system (AFS) are not equipped with the headlight

auto-leveling malfunction indicator light. If there is a malfunction with the headlight auto-

leveling function, the AFS OFF indicator light ﬂashes.

When illuminated

The warning light illuminates if the area of the windshield in front of the forward sensing

camera (FSC) is fogged or obstructed.

(Amber)

High Beam Control

System (HBC)

Warning Light^*

When ﬂashing

This light ﬂashes if there is a malfunction in the high beam control system (HBC). Have

your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

(Amber)

(Flashing)

Mazda Radar

Cruise Control

(MRCC) Warning

Light^*

The warning light ﬂashes if there is a malfunction in the system while the Mazda Radar

Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

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).

Low Fuel

Warning

Light

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.

If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates

while driving, the fuel-ﬁller cap may not be

Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-ﬁller cap.

Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-31

Check

Fuel Cap installed properly.

Warning

Light

*Some models.

7–29

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

The seat belt warning light illuminates if the driver or front passenger's seat is occupied and the

seat belt is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.

Seat belt reminder

If the vehicle is driven with the driver or front passenger's seat belt unfastened, the seat belt

warning light illuminates and a warning beep sounds.

NOTE

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 will ﬂash and a beep sound will be heard. After a short time, the warning light stops ﬂashing,

but remains illuminated, and the beep sound stops.

Until a seat belt is fastened or a given period of time has elapsed, the beep sound will not stop even

if the vehicle speed falls below 20 km/h (12 mph).

Seat Belt

Warning

Light

NOTE

y

The warning light ﬂashes and a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds if the driver's seat

belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON.

y

If a driver or front passenger's seat belt is unfastened after the beep sound turns off (warning light

remains illuminated), and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light ﬂashes

and beep sound activates again.

y

Placing heavy items on the front passenger seat may cause the front passenger seat belt warning

function to operate depending on the weight of the item.

y

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.

y

When a small child sits on the front passenger seat, it is possible that the warning light will not

operate.

The light turns on if any door is not closed

Close the door securely.

securely.

Door-Ajar

Warning

Light

This warning light indicates that little washer

Add washer ﬂuid (page 6-31).

ﬂuid remains.

Low Washer

Fluid Level

Warning

Light^*

*Some models.

7–30

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

Inspect the tires and adjust to the speciﬁed

inﬂation pressure (page 6-42).

When the warning light illuminates, and the

warning beep sound is heard (about 3 seconds),

tire pressure is too low in one or more tires.

NOTE

y

Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires

WARNING

are cold. Tire pressure will vary according to

the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle

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

or less before adjusting the tire pressures.

When pressure is adjusted on hot tires to the

cold inﬂation pressure, the TPMS warning

light/beep may turn on after the tires cool and

pressure drops below speciﬁcation.

Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,

resulting from the tire 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 tire air pressures. If the TPMS

warning light illuminates due to a drop in tire

air pressure, make sure to check and adjust the

tire air pressures.

If the tire pressure monitoring system

warning light illuminates or ꢁashes, or the

tire pressure warning beep sound is heard,

decrease vehicle speed immediately and

avoid sudden maneuvering and braking:

If the tire pressure monitoring system

warning light illuminates or ꢂashes, or the

tire pressure warning beep sound is heard,

it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high

speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering

or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen

and result in an accident.

Tire

Pressure

Monitoring

System

Warning

Light^*

To determine if you have a slow leak or a

ꢂat, pull over to a safe position where you

can check the visual condition of the tire

and determine if you have enough air to

proceed to a place where air may be added

and the system monitored again by an

Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair

station.

y

Tires lose air naturally over time and the TPMS

cannot tell if the tires are getting too soft over

time or you have a ﬂat. However, when you

ﬁnd one low tire 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 tire 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 reinﬂating

the tire as leaks are dangerous — take it to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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

tire failure and a dangerous accident.

Verify the reason why the warning light is

illuminated on the center display (page 7-24).

If the reason why the warning light is

(Amber)

Forward

Obstruction The light turns on if the windshield and the radar illuminated is due to a dirty windshield, clean

the windshield.

Warning/ sensor are dirty or there is a malfunction in the

Smart

City Brake

Support

(FOW/

system.

If the warning light is illuminated because of a

dirty radar sensor, clean the front emblem.

For any other reasons, have the vehicle

inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

SCBS)

Warning

Light^*

*Some models.

7–31

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

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 battery (page 6-39).

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 difﬁcult for the key to

be detected.

(Red)

(Flashing)

Take the key from another manufacturer

similar to the advanced key out of the

operation range.

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 door are closed.

Bring the advanced key back into the

cabin.

7–32

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Message Indicated on Display^*

If a message is displayed in the center display (Type B 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 center display (Type B audio), a vehicle

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

Mazda Dealer.

Display

Indicated Condition

Displays if the engine coolant temperature has

increased excessively.

Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.

*Some models.

7–33

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Make Sure the Message is No Longer Displayed

Displays in the following cases:

Display

Indicated Condition/Action to be taken

Displays if i-ELOOP requires charging. Leave the

engine idling and wait until the message disappears.

NOTE

y

If the vehicle is driven while the message is displayed,

the buzzer will sound.

y

If you turn the steering wheel while the message

is displayed, it will feel heavier than normal, but

this does not indicate an abnormality. The steering

operation will return to normal after the message has

disappeared.

7–34

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System Warning

Beep

Warning Sound is

Activated

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.

Lights-On Reminder

The lights-on reminder is operable when

the time setting^*1of the auto headlight off

function is off.

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.

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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto

headlight off function automatically

turns off the lights about 30 seconds

after switching the ignition off. The

time setting can be changed.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the air

bag/seat belt pretensioner system

warning beep sounding:

Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-12.

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 Authorized Mazda

Dealer to have the vehicle inspected as

soon as possible.

NOTE

^ꢀyꢀWhen the ignition is switched to ACC,

the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)

Warning Beep” (page 7-36) overrides

the lights-on reminder.

^ꢀyꢀA personalized function is available to

change the sound volume for the lights-

on reminder.

^ꢀRefer to Personalization Features on

page 9-12.

7–35

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Seat Belt Warning Beep

Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

when the ignition is switched ON, a beep

sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If

the driver or the front passenger's seat belt

is not fastened and the vehicle is driven

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

mph), a beep sound will be heard again for

a speciﬁed period of time.

A beep sound will be heard 6 times and

the KEY warning light (red) will ﬂash

continuously if the ignition has not been

switched off, all the doors are closed, and

the key is removed from the vehicle. This

is to notify the driver that the key has been

removed from the vehicle and the ignition

has not been switched off.

NOTE

^ꢀyꢀPlacing heavy items on the front

passenger seat may cause the front

passenger seat belt warning function to

operate depending on the weight of the

item.

^ꢀyꢀTo 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.

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.

Request Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep (With the advanced

keyless function)

If the request switch is pressed with a door

open or ajar or the ignition has not been

switched off while the key is being carried,

a beep will be heard for about 2 seconds

to indicate that the doors and the liftgate/

trunk lid cannot be locked.

^ꢀyꢀWhen a small child sits on the front

passenger seat, it is possible that the

warning beep will not operate.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)

Warning Beep

Key Left-in-luggage Compartment

Warning Beep (With the advanced

keyless function)

If the driver's door is opened while

the ignition is switched to ACC, a

continuous beep sound will be heard to

notify the driver that the ignition has not

been switched off (STOP). Left in this

condition, the keyless entry system will

not operate, the car cannot be locked, and

the battery power will be depleted.

If the key is left in the trunk with all doors

locked and the trunk lid closed, a beep

sound is heard for about 10 seconds to

remind the driver the key has been left in

the trunk. If this happens, open the trunk

lid by pressing the electric trunk lid opener

and remove the key. A key removed from

the trunk may not function because its

functions may have been temporarily

suspended. To restore the key function,

perform the applicable procedure (page

3-8).

7–36

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep

(With the advanced keyless

function)

Lane Departure Warning System

(LDWS) Warning Sound^*

While the system is operating, if the

system determines that the vehicle may

depart from the lane, it sounds a warning

sound.

If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all

the doors and the trunk are locked using

a separate key, a beep sound is heard for

about 10 seconds to remind the driver

that the key has been left in the vehicle

cabin. If this happens, open the door and

remove the key. A key removed from the

vehicle this way may not function because

its functions may have been temporarily

suspended. Perform the applicable

procedure to restore the functions of the

key (page 3-8).

NOTE

^ꢀyꢀThe volume of the LDWS warning sound

can be changed.

^ꢀRefer to Personalization Features on

page 9-12.

^ꢀyꢀThe type of the LDWS warning sound

can be changed.

^ꢀRefer to Personalization Features on

page 9-12.

i-ELOOP Warning Beep^*

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

System Warning Beep^*

The beep will activate if you attempt to

drive the vehicle under the following

conditions.

Driving forward

ꢀyꢀ

The warning beep operates when the turn

signal lever is operated to the side where

the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning

light is illuminated.

The i-ELOOP indicator light is ﬂashing

green.

ꢀyꢀ

“i-ELOOP Charging” is indicated in the

center display (Type B audio).

NOTE

The beep will stop when the vehicle is

stopped. Make sure the indicator light is

no longer illuminated and the message

is no longer displayed before driving the

vehicle.

A personalized function is available to

change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

warning beep sound volume.

Refer to Personalization Features on page

9-12.

Tire Inﬂation Pressure Warning

Beep^*

Reversing

The warning beep sound will be heard

for about 3 seconds when there is any

abnormality in tire inﬂation pressures

(page 4-103).

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.

*Some models.

7–37

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) System Warnings^*

Over Rev. Buzzer^*

The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if

the engine speed is about to exceed the

permissible engine speed.

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

system warnings notify the driver of

system malfunctions and cautions on use

when required.

CAUTION

Check based on the beep sound.

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.

Cautions

What to check

The vehicle speed is

The beep sounds 1 time slower than 25 km/h (16

while the Mazda Radar mph) and the Mazda

Cruise Control (MRCC) Radar Cruise Control

is operating

(MRCC) system has

been canceled.

The distance between

your vehicle and the

vehicle ahead is too

close. Verify the safety

of the surrounding area

and reduce vehicle

speed.

The beep sounds

continuously while

driving

When the Mazda

Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) is operating,

the beep sounds and the

Mazda Radar Cruise

Control (MRCC)

warning light (amber)

in the instrument cluster

ﬂashes.

A malfunction in

the system may be

indicated. Have your

vehicle inspected at

an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

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.

Power Steering Warning Buzzer

If the power steering system has

a malfunction, the power steering

malfunction light turns on or ﬂashes and

the buzzer operates at the same time.

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page

4-20.

*Some models.

7–38

If Trouble Arises

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened

(4–door)

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Cannot be Opened

1. Open the cover.

2. Open the cap.

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a

malfunction in the electrical system and

the liftgate/trunk lid can not be opened,

perform the following procedure as an

emergency measure to Open it:

Cover

(5–door)

1. Remove the cap on the interior

surface of the liftgate with a ﬂathead

screwdriver.

Cap

3. Turn the screw counterclockwise and

remove it, and then remove the inner

cover.

Cap

2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the

liftgate.

Screw

Lever

Cap

7–39

If Trouble Arises

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened

4. Move the lever to the left to fold the

seatback.

(Type B)

Cover

Lever

After performing this emergency

measure, have the vehicle inspected at

an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

5. Move the lever to the left to open the

trunk lid.

(Type A)

7–40

If Trouble Arises

Active Driving Display Does Not Operate^*

If the Active Driving

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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.

*Some models.

7–41

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7–42

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