2016-2026 Mazda Mx-5 SUV If Trouble Arises User Manual
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If Trouble Arises  
7
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.  
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2  
Emergency Towing..........................7-30  
Towing Description.................... 7-30  
Tiedown Hooks*.........................7-31  
Parking in an Emergency..............7-2  
Flat Tire..............................................7-3  
Tool Storage..................................7-3  
Emergency Flat Tire Repair  
Warning/Indicator Lights and  
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-33  
If a Warning Light Turns On or  
Flashes........................................ 7-33  
Message Indicated in Multi-  
Kit.................................................7-5  
Changing a Tire.......................... 7-17  
information Display*.................. 7-45  
Message Indicated on  
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-23  
Jump-Starting............................. 7-23  
Display........................................7-46  
Warning Sound is Activated.......7-48  
Emergency Starting.........................7-26  
Starting a Flooded Engine.......... 7-26  
Push-Starting.............................. 7-26  
When Trunk Lid Cannot be  
Opened..............................................7-52  
When Trunk Lid Cannot be  
Overheating......................................7-27  
Opened........................................7-52  
Overheating................................ 7-27  
When the Roof Cannot be  
Closed............................................... 7-57  
When the Roof Cannot be  
When Fuel-Filler Lid Cannot be  
Opened..............................................7-29  
When Fuel-Filler Lid Cannot be  
Closed.........................................7-57  
Opened........................................7-29  
*Some models.  
7-1  
If Trouble Arises  
Parking in an Emergency  
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  
The turn signals do not work when the  
hazard warning lights are on.  
Check 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  
Tool Storage  
NOTE  
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a jack and lug wrench. For details, consult  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.  
Emergency flat tire repair kit  
Soft top model  
Lug wrench  
Jack lever  
Tiedown eyelet  
Tool bag  
Jack  
Emergency flat tire repair kit  
Hardtop model  
Lug wrench  
Jack lever  
Tiedown eyelet  
Tool bag  
Jack  
Some models.  
7-3  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
Jack*  
To secure the jack  
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1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with  
the jack screw pointing back and turn  
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily  
tighten it.  
To remove the jack  
1. Remove the cover.  
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise.  
Wing bolt  
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw  
counterclockwise.  
Jack screw  
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to  
secure the jack.  
Wing bolt  
NOTE  
If the jack is not completely secured, it  
could rattle while driving. Make sure  
the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.  
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the  
cover.  
NOTE  
Jack screw  
Verify that the cover is securely  
installed.  
Maintenance  
Always keep the jack clean.  
Make sure the moving parts are kept  
free from dirt or rust.  
Make sure the screw thread is  
adequately lubricated.  
*Some models.  
7-4  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
U.S.A. and Canada  
Emergency Flat Tire  
Repair Kit  
The emergency flat tire repair kit included  
with your Mazda is for a temporary repair  
of a slightly damaged flat tire resulting  
from running over nails or similar sharp  
objects on the road surface.  
Sealant bottle  
Compressor  
Perform the emergency flat tire repair  
without removing the nail or similar sharp  
object which punctured the tire.  
Speed restriction sticker Repaired tire sticker  
NOTE  
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare  
tire. In the event of a flat tire, use the  
emergency flat tire repair kit to repair the  
tire temporarily. When doing the repair,  
refer to the instructions included in the  
emergency flat tire repair kit. If an  
emergency repair was performed on a flat  
tire using the emergency flat tire repair kit,  
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer, repair  
or replace the tire as soon as possible.  
Instructions  
Mexico  
About the Emergency Flat Tire  
▼
Valve core tool  
Tire sealant  
Compressor  
Repair Kit  
The emergency flat tire repair kit includes  
the following items.  
Injection hose  
Spare valve core  
Speed restriction sticker  
Instructions  
7-5  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
Using the Emergency Flat Tire  
Repair Kit  
▼
WARNING  
U.S.A. and Canada  
Do not allow children to touch the tire  
sealant:  
1. Move the vehicle off the right-of-way  
to a safe place on a level and hard  
surface where the vehicle does not  
obstruct traffic.  
2. Shift the shift lever to the 1 or Reverse  
(R) position for a manual transmission,  
and shift the selector lever to the P  
position for an automatic transmission.  
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake  
pedal depressed and turn off the  
engine.  
Ingestion of tire sealant is dangerous. In  
the event tire sealant is accidentally  
swallowed, drink large amounts of water  
immediately and seek medical  
assistance.  
Tire sealant that comes into contact with  
the eyes and skin is dangerous. If tire  
sealant enters the eyes or contacts the  
skin, ꢀush immediately with large  
amounts of water and seek medical  
assistance.  
4. If necessary, flash the hazard warning  
lights and set up the roadside  
emergency triangle.  
NOTE  
5. Unload passengers and cargo and  
remove the emergency flat tire repair  
kit.  
The tire sealant cannot be reused.  
Purchase new tire sealant at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Soft top model  
The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot  
be used in the following cases.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
The period of effective use for the tire  
sealant has expired. (The period of  
effectiveness is indicated on the bottle  
label.)  
The tear or puncture exceeds about 4  
mm (0.16 in).  
The damage has occurred to an area  
Hardtop model  
of the tire other than the tread.  
The vehicle has been driven with  
nearly no air remaining in the tire.  
The tire has come off the wheel rim.  
Damage to the wheel rim has  
occurred.  
The tire has two or more punctures.  
7-6  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
6. Shake the sealant bottle to mix the  
contents. Then extend the injection  
hose.  
8. Install the air compressor hose which  
was pulled out of the air compressor to  
the injection valve of the bottle.  
Compressor hose  
Injection hose  
Injection  
valve  
Injection hose  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Make sure that the air compressor  
switch is oꢁ before inserting the air  
compressor hose to the injection valve  
of the bottle. If the air compressor hose  
is not installed to the injection valve of  
the bottle securely, the sealant may  
leak.  
Do not shake the bottle excessively.  
Otherwise, the sealant could spray out  
of the injection hose, and if the sealant  
contacts clothing or other objects, you  
may not be able to remove it.  
NOTE  
9. Remove the valve cap from the valve  
of the flat tire, install the injection hose  
to the tire valve, turn the sleeve to the  
right, and tighten it.  
The sealant hardens easily and  
injecting it will be difficult under cold  
weather conditions (0 °C (32 °F) or  
below). Warm the sealant inside the  
vehicle to facilitate injection.  
7. Pull out the air compressor hose and  
the air compressor plug from the air  
compressor.  
Valve  
Valve cap  
Compressor hose  
Injection hose  
7-7  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
10. Install the bottle to the air compressor  
and press it in until the left and right  
tabs are engaged securely.  
12. The sealant is injected into the tire  
when the air compressor is switched  
on. After the sealant is injected  
completely, wait until the tire inflation  
pressure increases to the specified tire  
inflation pressure.  
NOTE  
Tabs  
The inflation pressure may increase to  
2
about 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm , 3 bar, 43.5  
psi) temporarily to inject the sealant  
through the valve. Normally, the  
inflation pressure decreases gradually  
and it reaches the actual inflation  
pressure after about 30 seconds.  
11. Insert the air compressor plug into the  
accessory socket inside the vehicle and  
switch the ignition to ACC.  
Refer to Accessory Sockets on page  
5-93.  
WARNING  
Never use the air compressor above 300  
2
kPa (3.1 kgf/cm , 3 bar, 43.5 psi):  
Using the air compressor at an inꢀation  
2
pressure above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm , 3  
Compressor plug  
Compressor  
bar, 43.5 psi) continuously is  
dangerous. If the air compressor  
overheats, hot air will be exhausted and  
you could get burned.  
NOTE  
Check the tire inflation pressure  
label driver's door frame for the  
correct tire inflation pressure.  
Do not operate the air compressor  
for a continuous 10 minutes or  
longer because using it for long  
periods could cause a malfunction.  
CAUTION  
When inserting the air compressor plug  
into or removing it from the accessory  
socket, make sure that the air  
compressor switch is oꢁ. When turning  
the air compressor on/oꢁ, use the air  
compressor switch.  
7-8  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
If the tire inflation pressure does not  
increase, repair of the tire is not  
possible. If the tire does not reach  
the specified tire inflation pressure  
within 10 minutes, it may have  
received extensive damage. In this  
case, the repair using the emergency  
flat tire repair kit was not successful.  
Contact an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
WARNING  
Do not adhere the speed restriction  
sticker to the padded area on the  
steering wheel:  
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to  
the padded area on the steering wheel  
is dangerous because the air bag may  
not operate (deploy) normally resulting  
in serious injury. In addition, do not  
adhere the sticker to areas where  
warning lights or the speedometer  
cannot be viewed.  
13. Adhere the speed restriction sticker to  
an area where it can be viewed easily  
by the driver.  
15. When the tire inflates to the specified  
tire inflation pressure, turn the air  
compressor switch off, turn the sleeve  
of the injection hose to the left, and  
pull it out of the tire valve.  
16. Remove the air compressor hose from  
the injection valve of the bottle. After  
that, install the injection hose to the  
injection valve of the bottle to prevent  
leakage of any remaining sealant.  
14. Adhere the repaired tire sticker to the  
wheel of the flat tire.  
7-9  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
The remaining sealant in the hose may  
spray out when the hose is removed.  
Remove the hose carefully because you  
may not be able to remove the sealant  
contacting clothing or other objects.  
17. Install the tire valve cap.  
18. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit  
into the trunk.  
19. Start driving immediately to spread the  
sealant in the tire.  
If the tire inꢀation pressure has  
2
decreased below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm  
or bar, 18.9 psi), stop driving and  
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer:  
The repair using the emergency ꢀat tire  
repair kit was not successful.  
If you see a decrease in the tire inꢀation  
pressure, even if Steps 9 to 20 of the  
procedure are performed repeatedly,  
stop driving:  
CAUTION  
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Carefully drive the vehicle at a speed of  
80 km/h (50 mph) or less. If the vehicle  
is driven at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)  
or more, the vehicle may vibrate.  
CAUTION  
Before checking the tire inꢀation  
pressure using the tire pressure gauge,  
turn the air compressor switch oꢁ.  
21. The emergency flat tire repair is  
completed successfully if the tire  
inflation pressure does not decrease.  
Carefully drive the vehicle to the  
nearest Authorized Mazda Dealer  
immediately and have the flat tire  
replaced. Replacement with a new tire  
is recommended. If the tire is to be  
repaired or reused, consult an  
NOTE  
If the tire is not properly inflated, the  
tire pressure monitoring system  
warning light will illuminate (page  
4-27).  
20. After driving the vehicle for about 10  
minutes or 5 km (3 miles), connect the  
air compressor to the tire using Step 9  
of the procedure, and check the tire  
inflation pressure using the tire  
pressure gauge on the air compressor.  
If the tire inflation pressure is lower  
than the specified tire inflation  
pressure, turn the air compressor on  
and wait until it reaches the specified  
tire inflation pressure.  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
7-10  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
NOTE  
5. Unload passengers and cargo and  
remove the emergency flat tire repair  
kit.  
If an emergency flat tire repair has  
been performed using the emergency  
flat tire repair kit, Mazda  
Soft top model  
recommends that the tire be replaced  
with a new one as soon as possible.  
If the tire is to be repaired or reused,  
consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
The wheel can be reused if the  
sealant adhering to it is removed.  
However, replace the valve with a  
new one.  
Hardtop model  
Mexico  
1. Move the vehicle off the right-of-way  
to a safe place on a level and hard  
surface where the vehicle does not  
obstruct traffic.  
2. Shift the shift lever to the 1 or Reverse  
(R) position for a manual transmission,  
and shift the selector lever to the P  
position for an automatic transmission.  
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake  
pedal depressed and turn off the  
engine.  
6. Shake the tire sealant well.  
4. If necessary, flash the hazard warning  
lights and set up the roadside  
emergency triangle.  
7-11  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
8. Remove the valve cap from the flat  
tire. Press the back of a valve core tool  
to the core of the tire valve and bleed  
all the remaining air.  
CAUTION  
If the bottle is shaken after the injection  
hose is screwed on, tire sealant could  
spray out from the injection hose. Tire  
sealant contacting clothing or other  
objects may be impossible to remove.  
Shake the bottle before screwing on the  
injection hose.  
Valve  
Valve cap  
NOTE  
The sealant hardens easily and  
injecting it will be difficult under cold  
weather conditions (0 °C (32 °F) or  
below). Warm the sealant inside the  
vehicle to facilitate injection.  
7. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw  
on the injection hose with the bottle's  
inner cap left on to break the inner cap.  
Cap  
Valve core tool  
CAUTION  
If there is air remaining in the tire when  
the valve core is removed, the valve  
core could ꢀy out. Remove the valve  
core carefully.  
Injection hose  
9. Turn the valve core counterclockwise  
with the valve core tool and remove  
the valve core.  
Tire sealant  
Valve  
Valve core  
NOTE  
Store the valve core in a place where it  
will not get dirty.  
7-12  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
NOTE  
10. Insert the injection hose into the valve.  
Do not throw away the empty tire  
sealant bottle after use. Return the  
empty tire sealant bottle to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer when  
replacing the tire. The empty tire  
sealant bottle will need to be used to  
extract and dispose of the used sealant  
from the tire.  
Valve  
Injection hose  
14. After that, install the injection hose to  
the tab of the bottle to prevent leakage  
of any remaining sealant.  
11. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright,  
squeeze the bottle with your hands,  
and inject the entire amount of tire  
sealant into the tire.  
Tab  
Valve  
12. Pull out the injection hose from the  
valve.  
15. Adhere the speed restriction sticker to  
an area where it can be viewed easily  
by the driver.  
NOTE  
The tire sealant cannot be reused.  
Purchase a new tire sealant kit at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
13. Reinsert the valve core into the valve  
and turn it clockwise to install it.  
Valve core  
Valve  
Injection hose  
Valve core  
tool  
7-13  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
18. Insert the air compressor plug into the  
accessory socket inside the vehicle and  
switch the ignition to ACC.  
Refer to Accessory Sockets on page  
5-93.  
WARNING  
Do not adhere the speed restriction  
sticker to the padded area on the  
steering wheel:  
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to  
the padded area on the steering wheel  
is dangerous because the air bag may  
not operate (deploy) normally resulting  
in serious injury. In addition, do not  
adhere the sticker to areas where  
warning lights or the speedometer  
cannot be viewed.  
Compressor plug  
Compressor  
16. Pull out the air compressor hose and  
the air compressor plug from the air  
compressor.  
CAUTION  
Compressor hose  
When inserting the air compressor plug  
into or removing it from the accessory  
socket, make sure that the air  
compressor switch is oꢁ. When turning  
the air compressor on/oꢁ, use the air  
compressor switch.  
19. Turn the air compressor switch on and  
inflate the tire carefully to the correct  
inflation pressure.  
17. Install the air compressor hose to the  
tire valve.  
NOTE  
Check the tire inflation pressure  
label driver's door frame for the  
correct tire inflation pressure.  
Do not operate the air compressor  
Valve  
Compressor hose  
for a continuous 10 minutes or  
longer because using it for long  
periods could cause a malfunction.  
7-14  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
If the tire inflation pressure does not  
increase, repair of the tire is not  
possible. If the tire does not reach  
the specified tire inflation pressure  
within 10 minutes, it may have  
received extensive damage. In this  
case, the repair using the emergency  
flat tire repair kit was not successful.  
Contact an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
24. After driving the vehicle for about 10  
minutes or 5 km (3 miles), connect the  
air compressor to the tire using Step 17  
of the procedure, and check the tire  
inflation pressure using the tire  
pressure gauge on the air compressor.  
If the tire inflation pressure is lower  
than the specified tire inflation  
pressure, turn the air compressor on  
and wait until it reaches the specified  
tire inflation pressure.  
If the tire has been over-inflated,  
loosen the screw cap on the air  
compressor and bleed some of the  
air out.  
WARNING  
20. When the tire inflates to the specified  
tire inflation pressure, turn the air  
compressor switch off, turn the sleeve  
of the air compressor hose to the left,  
and pull it out of the tire valve.  
21. Install the tire valve cap.  
22. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit  
into the trunk.  
23. Start driving immediately to spread the  
sealant in the tire.  
If the tire inꢀation pressure has  
2
decreased below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm  
or bar, 18.9 psi), stop driving and  
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer:  
The repair using the emergency ꢀat tire  
repair kit was not successful.  
If you see a decrease in the tire inꢀation  
pressure, even if Steps 17 to 24 of the  
procedure are performed repeatedly,  
stop driving:  
CAUTION  
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Carefully drive the vehicle at a speed of  
80 km/h (50 mph) or less. If the vehicle  
is driven at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)  
or more, the vehicle may vibrate.  
CAUTION  
Before checking the tire inꢀation  
pressure using the tire pressure gauge,  
turn the air compressor switch oꢁ.  
NOTE  
If the tire is not properly inflated, the  
tire pressure monitoring system  
warning light will illuminate (page  
4-27).  
7-15  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
25. The emergency flat tire repair is  
completed successfully if the tire  
inflation pressure does not decrease.  
Carefully drive the vehicle to the  
nearest Authorized Mazda Dealer  
immediately and have the flat tire  
replaced. Replacement with a new tire  
is recommended. If the tire is to be  
repaired or reused, consult an  
Inspecting the Emergency Flat Tire  
Repair Kit  
▼
Inspect the emergency flat tire repair kit at  
regular intervals.  
Check the tire sealant period of effective  
use.  
Check the operation of the tire  
compressor.  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
The tire 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 tire  
sealant replaced at an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer before the period of effective use  
has expired.  
If an emergency flat tire repair has  
been performed using the emergency  
flat tire repair kit, Mazda  
recommends that the tire be replaced  
with a new one as soon as possible.  
If the tire is to be repaired or reused,  
consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
The wheel can be reused if the  
sealant adhering to it is removed.  
However, replace the valve with a  
new one.  
7-16  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite  
the tire to be changed. When blocking  
a wheel, place a tire block both in front  
and behind the tire.  
Changing a Tire  
WARNING  
Be sure to follow the directions for  
changing a tire:  
Changing a tire is dangerous if not done  
properly. The vehicle can slip oꢁ the jack  
and seriously injure someone.  
No person should place any portion of their  
body under a vehicle that is supported by a  
jack.  
NOTE  
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle  
supported by a jack:  
When blocking a tire, use rocks or  
wood blocks of sufficient size if  
possible to hold the tire in place.  
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.  
Removing a Tire  
▼
WARNING  
NOTE  
Make sure the jack is well lubricated  
before using it.  
When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the  
shift lever to 1st or R (manual transmission  
vehicle) or shift the selector lever to P  
(automatic transmission vehicle), apply the  
parking brake, and place wheel blocks in  
the position diagonally opposed to the  
jack:  
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the  
right-of-way and firmly set the parking  
brake.  
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic  
transmission in Park (P), a manual  
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and  
turn off the engine.  
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.  
4. Have passengers get out of the vehicle  
and away from the vehicle and traffic.  
5. Remove the jack and tool (page 7-3).  
Changing a ꢀat tire without using wheel  
blocks is dangerous because the vehicle  
may move and fall oꢁ the jack even with  
the shift lever in 1st or R, or the select lever  
is in P, which could result in an accident.  
7-17  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
1. 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.  
4. 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  
2. Place the jack on the ground.  
3. 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.  
5. 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  
7-18  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
NOTE  
WARNING  
When raising the jack head into the  
jacking position and aligning the  
groove in the jack head with the rail  
under the vehicle body, the top of the  
jack head contacts the vehicle's  
underbody without the rail contacting  
the bottom of the groove.  
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 oꢁ  
the jack and seriously injure or even kill  
someone. Use only the front and rear  
jacking positions recommended in this  
manual.  
6. Insert the jack lever and attach the lug  
wrench to tire jack.  
Do not jackup the vehicle in a position  
other than the designated jack-up  
position or place any objects on or  
under the jack:  
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  
oꢁ the jack resulting in an accident.  
7. Turn the jack handle clockwise and  
raise the vehicle high enough so that  
the tire is raised off the ground and can  
be removed. Before removing the lug  
nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly  
in position and that it cannot slip or  
move.  
Use only the jackprovided with your  
Mazda:  
Using a jack that is not designed for  
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle  
could slip oꢁ 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 Tire  
Locking Lug Nuts*  
▼
WARNING  
If your vehicle has Mazda optional  
antitheft wheel lug nuts, each wheel will  
have one locking lug nut that locks the  
wheel and tire, and you must use a special  
key to unlock the locking lug nut. This key  
is stored in the glove compartment.  
Register the key and lug nuts 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  
Do not jackup 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 oꢁ the jack resulting in an  
accident.  
manufacturer's order form, which is with  
the registration card.  
Accessory wheel locks cannot be used on  
steel wheels. This includes situations when  
the spare tire is installed. If the spare tire is  
installed, one of the original lug nuts  
(which should still be in the vehicle) must  
be installed in place of the wheel lock.  
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 oꢁ the jack.  
Antitheft lug nut  
Special key  
8. Remove the lug nuts by turning them  
counterclockwise; then remove the  
wheel.  
To remove an antitheft lug nut  
1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft  
lug nut.  
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.  
*Some models.  
7-20  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key  
and apply pressure. Turn the wrench  
counterclockwise.  
WARNING  
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 oꢁ, resulting in  
an accident.  
To install the antitheft lug nut  
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.  
2. Mount the tire.  
3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled  
edge inward; tighten them by hand.  
Nut tightening torque  
108―147 (12―14,  
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)  
80―108)  
Mounting the 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 oꢁ, resulting in an accident. In  
addition, lug nuts and bolts could be  
damaged if tightened more than  
necessary.  
7-21  
If Trouble Arises  
Flat Tire  
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you  
removed or replace them with metric  
nuts of the same conꢁguration:  
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 oꢁ  
and cause an accident.  
4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise  
and lower the vehicle.  
5. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts  
in the order shown.  
6. Remove the tire blocks and store the  
tools and jack.  
7. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to  
Tires on page 9-8.  
WARNING  
If you are unsure of how tight the nuts  
should be, have them inspected at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Do not drive with any tires that have  
incorrect air pressure:  
Nut tightening torque  
Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure  
is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure  
could aꢁect handling and result in an  
accident. When you check the regular tires'  
air pressure, check the spare tire, too.  
108―147 (12―14,  
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)  
80―108)  
WARNING  
NOTE  
Always securely and correctly tighten  
the lug nuts:  
To prevent the jack and tool from rattling,  
store them properly.  
Improperly or loosely tightened lug  
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could  
wobble or come oꢁ. This could result in  
loss of vehicle control and cause a  
serious accident.  
7-22  
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.  
Keep ꢀames and sparks away from open battery cellsand do not allow metal tools to  
contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of the battery when working near a battery.  
Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact the vehicle body:  
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. Keep all ꢀames including cigarettes and sparks away  
from open battery cells.  
Keep all ꢀames and sparks away from open battery cells because hydrogen gas is  
produced from open battery cells while charging the battery or adding batteryꢀuid:  
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. Keep all ꢀames including cigarettes and sparks away  
from open battery cells.  
Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low ꢀuid level:  
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low ꢀuid 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.  
7-23  
If Trouble Arises  
Battery Runs Out  
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.  
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).  
1. Move the booster vehicle so that its battery is as close as possible to your vehicle's  
battery.  
2. Make sure that the power such as for the headlights and air conditioner is turned off.  
3. Remove the battery cover.  
4. Turn off the booster vehicle's engine and connect the jumper cables in the following  
order.  
Make sure that the jumper cables are securely connected so that they do not disconnect  
due to engine vibrations.  
1st lead  
Positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery  
Positive (+) terminal on booster vehicle's battery  
7-24  
If Trouble Arises  
Battery Runs Out  
2nd lead  
Negative (-) terminal on booster vehicle's battery  
Location shown in the figure (do not connect to the negative (-) terminal of the  
battery)  
Jumper cables  
Discharged battery  
Booster battery  
5. Start the booster vehicle's engine and rev the engine.  
6. Start the engine of your vehicle. Run the engines for about 3 minutes to temporarily  
charge the battery of your vehicle.  
7. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order of their connection.  
8. Install the battery cover.  
9. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
7-25  
If Trouble Arises  
Emergency Starting  
Starting a Flooded Engine  
Push-Starting  
If the engine fails to start, it may be  
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).  
Do not push-start your Mazda.  
WARNING  
Follow this procedure:  
Never tow a vehicle to start it:  
1. If the engine does not start within 5  
seconds on the first try, wait 10  
seconds and try again.  
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.  
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and  
hold it there.  
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous.  
The vehicle being towed could surge  
forward when its engine starts, causing the  
2 vehicles to collide. The occupants could  
be injured.  
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual  
transmission) or the brake pedal  
(Automatic transmission), then press  
the push button start. If the engine  
starts, release the accelerator  
immediately because the engine will  
suddenly rev up.  
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it  
without depressing the accelerator.  
CAUTION  
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a  
manual transmission. It can damage the  
emission control system.  
NOTE  
You cannot start a vehicle with an  
automatic transmission by pushing it.  
If the engine still does not start using the  
previous procedure, have your vehicle  
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
7-26  
If Trouble Arises  
Overheating  
If the temperature gauge indicates  
overheating or the high engine coolant  
temperature warning light turns on:  
Overheating  
If the temperature gauge indicates  
overheating or the high engine coolant  
temperature warning light turns on, 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  
transmission in park (P), a manual  
transmission 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 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:  
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.  
Working near the cooling fan when it is  
running is dangerous. The fan could  
continue running indeꢂnitely even if the  
engine has stopped and the engine  
compartment temperature is high. You  
could be hit by the fan and seriously  
injured.  
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.  
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.  
7-27  
If Trouble Arises  
Overheating  
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.  
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  
6-25).  
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.  
7-28  
If Trouble Arises  
When Fuel-Filler Lid Cannot be Opened  
3. Partially peel back the cover inside the  
When Fuel-Filler Lid  
Cannot be Opened  
trunk, then pull the emergency release  
lever.  
If the battery is dead, the fuel-filler lid  
cannot be opened.  
In this case, the fuel-filler lid can be  
opened by taking care of the dead battery  
situation.  
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-23.  
If the fuel-filler lid cannot be opened even  
if the dead battery situation has been  
resolved, the electrical system may have a  
malfunction.  
Emergency release  
lever  
In this case, the fuel-filler lid can be  
opened using the following procedure as  
an emergency measure.  
1. Open the trunk lid.  
Refer to Opening and Closing the  
Trunk Lid on page 3-22.  
2. Pull the center section of the plastic  
fastener and remove the fasteners.  
7-29  
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.  
Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward  
with driving wheels on the ground. This  
may cause internal damage to the  
transmission.  
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 (rear 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 ꢀatbed equipment.  
Wheel dollies  
When towing with the rear wheels on the  
ground, release the parking brake.  
7-30  
If Trouble Arises  
Emergency Towing  
Rear  
Tiedown Hooks*  
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.  
CAUTION  
Tiedown Hooks  
▼
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug  
wrench from the luggage compartment  
(page 7-3).  
Do not use excessive force as it may  
damage the cap or scratch the painted  
bumper surface.  
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.  
NOTE  
Remove the cap completely and store it  
so as not to lose it.  
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet  
using the lug wrench or equivalent.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Front  
Front  
Lug wrench  
Tiedown eyelet  
*Some models.  
7-31  
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.  
7-32  
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.  
The details for some warnings can be viewed on the center display.  
1. If the warning light is turned on, select the  
application screen.  
icon on the home screen to display the  
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.  
3. Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.  
4. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.  
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 re‐  
leased, 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  
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer 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 eꢁectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress  
the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.  
7-33  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Signal  
Warning  
If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some compo‐  
nents 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 emer‐  
gency stop than under normal circumstances.  
If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alter‐  
nator 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 Warn‐  
ing Indication/Warning  
Light  
CAUTION  
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐  
cause 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 (page 6-24). 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.  
7-34  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Signal  
Warning  
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi‐  
nates 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  
(Red)  
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi‐  
ately and stop the engine.  
Refer to Overheating on page 7-27.  
High Engine Coolant  
Temperature Warning  
Indication/Warning  
Light  
CAUTION  
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi‐  
nated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.  
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunction.  
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the  
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the display turns off after a  
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed continuously.  
NOTE  
If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this  
Power Steering Mal‐  
function Indication  
case, 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.  
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 Au‐  
thorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.  
NOTE  
If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate nor‐  
Power Steering Mal‐  
function Indicator  
mally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the opera‐  
tion may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when  
turning.  
*
Light  
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.  
*Some models.  
7-35  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected  
▼
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may  
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.  
Signal  
Warning  
Type A instrument cluster  
(Master warning indication)  
Displays when notification of the system malfunctions is required.  
Check the message indicated in the display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
(Master warning light)  
The master warning light displays when a warning message occurs.  
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the  
display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/indi‐  
cator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.  
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the “Warn‐  
ing” screen.  
Master Warning In‐  
dication/Warning  
*
Light  
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display and INFO switch on page 4-19.  
Type B instrument cluster  
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an Author‐  
ized Mazda Dealer.  
There is a malfunction in the battery management system.  
There is a malfunction in the brake switch.  
The light turns on if the electric vacuum pump system has a problem. Have your vehicle  
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Electric Vacuum  
Pump Warning  
Light  
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  
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.  
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.  
*Some models.  
7-36  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Signal  
Warning  
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:  
The engine's electrical system has a problem.  
The emission control system has a problem.  
Check Engine Light  
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.  
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 indication/light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.  
CAUTION  
Automatic Trans‐  
mission Indication/  
Warning Light  
If the automatic transmission warning indication/light illuminates, the transmission has an  
electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to  
your transmission. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
*
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and  
they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
(Turns on)  
TCS/DSC Indicator  
Light  
A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illu‐  
minates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these oc‐  
cur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer 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 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.  
7-37  
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. 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 pres‐  
sure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehiclespeed immediately and avoid sudden  
maneuvering and braking:  
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or ꢀashes, or the tire pres‐  
sure 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.  
(Flashing)  
Tire Pressure Moni‐  
toring System  
To determine if you have a slow leak or a ꢀat, 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.  
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 situa‐  
tion that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.  
“Keyless System malfunction” is displayed  
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a  
problem.  
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
CAUTION  
If the message is indicated, or the push button start indicator light (amber) ꢀashes, the en‐  
gine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency oper‐  
ation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Deal‐  
er as soon as possible.  
(Amber)  
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10.  
KEY Warning Indi‐  
“Ignition is on” is displayed  
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened without switching the ignition  
*
cation  
off.  
“Key not detected” is displayed  
This message is displayed when any of the following operations is performed with the key  
out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the  
key to be detected.  
The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched off  
The ignition is switched on  
All doors are closed without switching the ignition off  
*Some models.  
7-38  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Signal  
Warning  
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.  
CAUTION  
(Red)  
(Turns on)  
KEY Warning  
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber)  
ꢀashes, 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 Author‐  
ized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
*
Light  
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10.  
The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.  
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
The LDWS does not operate when the warning indication/warning light illuminates.  
CAUTION  
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your ve‐  
hicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
When the warning indication/warning light illuminates while driving the vehicle.  
When the system is canceled automatically, the warning indication/warning light illu‐  
minates. Normally, the system restores automatically and the warning indication/  
warning light turns oꢁ, however, if the warning indication/warning light illuminates,  
there may be a problem with the system.  
(Turns on)  
Lane Departure  
Warning System  
(LDWS) Warning  
Indication/Warning  
The warning indication/warning light does not illuminate when the ignition is switch‐  
ed ON.  
*
Always use tires for all wheels that are of the speciꢂed size, and the same manufacture,  
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with signiꢂcantly diꢁerent wear  
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the LDWS may not operate  
normally.  
Light  
When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.  
NOTE  
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or ob‐  
structed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a  
problem with the system.  
The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.  
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
(Amber)  
High Beam Control  
System (HBC)  
Warning Indication/  
Warning Light  
NOTE  
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or ob‐  
structed, the warning indication/warning light illuminates temporarily. If the warning in‐  
dication/warning light illuminates, there may be a problem with the system.  
*
*Some models.  
7-39  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Signal  
Warning  
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect‐  
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Blind Spot Monitor‐  
ing (BSM) Warning  
NOTE  
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors  
can detect, the system may pause. However, it does not indicate a malfunction.  
*
Indication  
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.  
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.  
The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be oper‐  
ated.  
The light turns on while driving the vehicle.  
Blind Spot Monitor‐  
ing (BSM) OFF In‐  
*
dicator Light  
NOTE  
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors  
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light  
in the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.  
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect‐  
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Retractable Hardtop  
Warning Indication  
*
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle  
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
LED Headlight  
Warning Light  
Taking Action  
▼
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.  
Signal  
Warning  
Action to be taken  
Verify the reason why the warning light is  
illuminated on the center display.  
If the reason why the warning light is illu‐  
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean  
the windshield.  
For any other reasons, have the vehicle in‐  
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
The light turns on if the windshield is dirty  
or there is a malfunction in the system.  
(Amber)  
Smart City Brake Sup‐  
port (SCBS) Warning  
*
Light  
*Some models.  
7-40  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Signal  
Warning  
Action to be taken  
The seat belt warning light turns on if the  
driver or passenger's seat is occupied and  
the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition  
switched ON.  
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is un‐  
fastened (only when the passenger's seat is  
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a  
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),  
the warning light flashes. After a short time,  
the warning light stops flashing, but re‐  
mains illuminated.  
NOTE  
Fasten the seat belts.  
Seat Belt Warning  
Light  
The warning light flashes for about 6  
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fas‐  
tened when the ignition is switched ON.  
To allow the passenger occupant classifi‐  
cation sensor to function properly, do not  
place and sit on an additional seat cush‐  
ion on the passenger's seat. The sensor  
may not function properly because the  
additional seat cushion could cause sen‐  
sor interference.  
If a small child is seated on the passeng‐  
er's seat, the warning light may not oper‐  
ate.  
The light turns on if any door/trunk lid is  
not closed securely.  
Close the door/trunk lid securely.  
Door-Ajar/Trunk  
lid-Ajar Warning Indi‐  
cation/Warning Light  
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 be‐  
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves  
around according to the driving conditions  
and the vehicle posture.  
Low Fuel Warning  
Light  
If the check fuel cap warning light illumi‐ Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler  
nates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may cap.  
Check Fuel Cap Warn‐  
ing Light  
not be installed properly.  
Refer to Refueling on page 3-28  
7-41  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Signal  
Warning  
Action to be taken  
This warning light indicates that little wash‐  
er fluid remains.  
Add washer fluid (page 6-27).  
Low Washer Fluid  
Level Warning Indica‐  
*
tion/Warning Light  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light (Turns on)  
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.  
Warning  
When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sound is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or  
more tires.  
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 ꢀashes, 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.  
To determine if you have a slow leak or a ꢀat, 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.  
*Some models.  
7-42  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Action to be taken  
Inspect the tires and adjust to the specified inflation pressure (page 6-38).  
CAUTION  
When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the  
tire pressure sensors may be damaged.  
NOTE  
Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary according to the tire temper‐  
ature, 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, may turn off 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.  
After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to turn off. If the  
TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10  
minutes, and then verify that it turns off.  
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 refilling the trouble tire as leaks are dangerous  
― take it to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems and order  
the best replacement tire for your vehicle.  
If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture.  
7-43  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
KEY Indication (White)/KEY Warning Light (Red)  
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.  
Signal  
Cause  
Action to be taken  
(White)  
KEY Indication  
*
The advanced key battery is dead.  
Replace the key battery (page 6-34).  
(Red)  
(Flashing)  
KEY Warning Light  
*
The advanced key is not within the opera‐  
tion range.  
Bring the advanced key into the operation  
range (page 3-9).  
The advanced key is placed in areas inside  
the cabin where it is difficult for the key to  
be detected.  
(Red)  
(Flashing)  
KEY Warning Light  
Take the key from another manufacturer  
similar to the advanced key out of the op‐  
eration range.  
A key from another manufacturer similar to  
the advanced key is in the operation range.  
*
Without the ignition switched off, the ad‐  
vanced key is taken out of the cabin, and  
then all the doors are closed.  
Bring the advanced key back into the cab‐  
in.  
*Some models.  
7-44  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Message Indicated in Multi-information Display*  
If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information  
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.  
(Display example)  
If the warning light turns on/flashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,  
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol.  
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-33.  
Display  
Content  
Action to be taken  
Indicated when the push button start is  
pressed while the selector lever is not in Shift the selector lever to the P position.  
the P position.  
Indicated when the push button start is  
Depress the brake pedal and press the  
pressed without depressing the brake  
push button start.  
pedal.  
Indicated when the push button start is  
Depress the clutch pedal and press the  
pressed without depressing the clutch  
push button start.  
pedal.  
*Some models.  
7-45  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Message Indicated on Display  
If a message is displayed in the center display, 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 , 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.  
7-46  
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  
center display is high.  
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the temperature around the  
center display by avoiding direct sunlight is recommended.  
7-47  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
The air bag and front seat belt pretensioner  
Warning Sound is  
Activated  
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.  
Lights-On Reminder  
▼
The lights-on reminder is operable when  
*1  
the time setting of the auto headlight off  
WARNING  
function is off.  
If lights are on and the ignition is switched  
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound  
will be heard when the driver's door is  
opened.  
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/  
front seat belt pretensioner system warning  
beep sounding:  
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/front  
seat belt pretensioner system warning beep  
sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the  
air bags and the front seat belt  
*
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.  
Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-9.  
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  
When the ignition is switched to ACC,  
Seat Belt Warning Beep  
▼
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)  
Warning Beep” (page 7-49) overrides  
the lights-on reminder.  
A personalized function is available to  
change the sound volume for the  
lights-on reminder.  
Except Mexico  
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 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.  
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).  
Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-9.  
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner  
System Warning Beep  
▼
If there is a problem with the air bag/front  
seat belt pretensioner systems and the  
warning light illumination, a warning beep  
sound will be heard for about 5 seconds  
every minute.  
7-48  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
NOTE  
If a small child is seated on the  
passenger's seat, the warning beep may  
not operate.  
To allow the passenger occupant  
classification sensor to function  
Retractable Hardtop Warning Beep*  
properly, do not place and sit on an  
additional seat cushion on the  
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  
passenger's seat, the warning beep may  
not operate.  
▼
When operating the retractable hardtop  
switch, the warning beep is activated when  
the retractable hardtop operation begins  
and when it is completed.  
If there is a problem with the retractable  
hardtop, the warning beep is activated  
continuously while operating the switch. If  
the warning beep is activated continuously  
while operating the switch, have the  
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
Mexico  
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20  
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or  
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  
passenger's seat belt is fastened.  
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).  
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)  
Warning Beep  
▼
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.  
NOTE  
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning  
Beep  
▼
Placing heavy items on the passenger's  
seat may cause the passenger's seat belt  
warning function to operate depending  
on the weight of the item.  
Vehicles with advanced keyless function  
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.  
To allow the passenger seat weight  
sensor to function properly, do not place  
and sit on an additional seat cushion on  
the passenger's seat. The sensor may not  
function properly because the additional  
seat cushion could cause sensor  
interference.  
*Some models.  
7-49  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Vehicles without advanced keyless  
function  
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep  
(With the advanced keyless  
function)  
▼
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.  
If all the doors and trunk are locked using  
another key while the key is left in the  
cabin, the beep 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  
NOTE  
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)  
procedure (page 3-10).  
Power Steering Warning Buzzer  
▼
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 trunk lid cannot be locked.  
If the power steering system has a  
malfunction, the power steering  
malfunction indication/malfunction  
indicator light turns on or flashes and the  
buzzer operates at the same time.  
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place  
Immediately on page 7-33.  
Key Left-in-trunk Compartment  
▼
Warning Beep (With the advanced  
keyless function)  
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning  
Beep  
▼
If the key is left in the trunk with all the  
doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a  
beep will be heard outside for about 10  
seconds to notify the driver that the key is  
in the trunk. In this case, take out the key  
by pressing the electric trunk lid opener  
and opening the trunk lid. The key taken  
out of the trunk may not operate because  
its functions have been temporarily  
stopped. To restore the key's functions,  
perform the applicable procedure (page  
3-10).  
The warning beep sound will be heard for  
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures  
decrease.  
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
on page 4-116.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
▼
Warning Beep*  
Driving forward  
The warning beep operates when the turn  
signal lever is operated to the side where  
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
light is illuminated.  
*Some models.  
7-50  
If Trouble Arises  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds  
Excessive Speed Warning*  
NOTE  
▼
A personalized function is available to  
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
warning beep sound volume.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-9.  
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed  
limit sign displayed on the  
multi-information display, the warning  
sound is activated and the area around the  
speed limit sign displayed on the  
multi-information display flashes 3 times  
in amber, and if the vehicle speed  
continues to exceed the displayed speed  
limit sign, the indication stops flashing  
and remains on.  
Reversing  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
warning sound is activated if there is a  
possibility of collision with a vehicle  
approaching from behind and from the  
rear on the left and right sides of the  
vehicle.  
Collision warning*  
▼
If there is a possibility of a collision with a  
vehicle ahead or an obstruction at the rear  
of the vehicle, the warning light in the  
instrument cluster flashes at the same time  
as the warning indication is displayed in  
the multi-information display, and a  
Lane Departure Warning Sound*  
▼
While the system is operating, if the  
system determines that the vehicle may  
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning  
sound.  
warning sound is activated intermittently.  
NOTE  
The volume of the LDWS warning sound  
can be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-9.  
The type of the LDWS warning sound  
can be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-9.  
*Some models.  
7-51  
If Trouble Arises  
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened  
3. Remove the fasteners on the right side  
When Trunk Lid Cannot  
be Opened  
of the vehicle.  
If the battery is dead, the trunk cannot be  
unlocked and opened.  
In this case, the trunk can be unlocked by  
taking care of the dead battery situation.  
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-23.  
If the trunk cannot be unlocked even if the  
dead battery situation has been resolved,  
the electrical system may have a  
malfunction.  
Soft top model  
4. Partially peel back the cover on the  
right side of the vehicle.  
1. Close the convertible top.  
Refer to Raising the Convertible Top  
on page 3-39.  
2. Remove the windblocker.  
Windblocker  
5. Turn and loosen the cap screws until  
the screws start to spin free.  
7-52  
If Trouble Arises  
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened  
6. Pull out the cap and open the trunk lid.  
Hardtop model  
After performing this emergency  
measure, have the vehicle inspected at  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon  
as possible.  
CAUTION  
Do not touch the linkage and gears. If  
sharp edges and gears are touched, it could  
cause injury.  
Roof operates electrically  
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.  
Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.  
2. Start the engine.  
3. Continue pressing the retractable  
hardtop switch in the open direction  
until the rear roof is completely open.  
Refer to Opening the Roof on page  
3-44.  
Multi-information  
CAUTION  
display indication  
Do not pull the screw when pulling the cap.  
Otherwise, the screw may fall oꢁ and  
become lost.  
NOTE  
Stop operating the switch before the  
front roof opens. If the switch is  
continuously pressed, the front roof  
opens and the following procedures  
cannot be performed.  
7-53  
If Trouble Arises  
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened  
4. Switch the ignition OFF.  
5. Remove the fasteners on the right side  
of the vehicle.  
7. Lift up the cover from the outside of  
the vehicle.  
8. Insert your hand beneath the lifted  
cover and loosen the cap screws until  
they spin freely.  
6. Push the stopper rubber through the  
cover on the right side of the vehicle  
while slightly lifting the cover up.  
Cover  
NOTE  
At this point, do not pull out the cap. If  
the cap is pulled out, the trunk lock  
will release but the rear roof will not  
operate electrically.  
Stopper Rubber  
9. Start the engine.  
10. Continue pressing the retractable  
hardtop switch in the close direction  
until the rear roof is completely closed.  
7-54  
If Trouble Arises  
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened  
Refer to Closing the Roof on page  
3-44.  
14. Pull out the cap and release the trunk  
lock.  
After performing this emergency  
measure, have the vehicle inspected at  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon  
as possible.  
Multi-information  
display indication  
11. Switch the ignition OFF.  
12. Remove the windblocker.  
CAUTION  
Windblocker  
Do not pull the screw when pulling the cap.  
Otherwise, the screw may fall oꢁ and  
become lost.  
Roof does not operate electrically  
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.  
Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.  
2. Lift up the rear roof by hand.  
Refer to When the Roof Cannot be  
Closed on page 7-57.  
13. Partially peel back the cover on the  
right side from the middle of the  
vehicle.  
7-55  
If Trouble Arises  
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened  
3. Remove the fasteners on the right side  
of the vehicle.  
6. Insert your hand beneath the lifted  
cover and loosen the cap screws until  
they spin freely.  
7. Pull out the cap and release the trunk  
lock.  
4. Push the stopper rubber through the  
cover on the right side of the vehicle  
while slightly lifting the cover up.  
Cover  
CAUTION  
Stopper Rubber  
5. Lift up the cover from the outside of  
the vehicle.  
At this point, do not open the trunk. If  
the trunk is opened before the rear roof  
is completely closed, the trunk may  
contact the rear roof and cause  
damage and become scratched.  
8. Close the rear roof by hand.  
Refer to When the Roof Cannot be  
Closed on page 7-57.  
9. Open the trunk lid.  
After performing this emergency  
measure, have the vehicle inspected at  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon  
as possible.  
7-56  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
If the roof cannot be closed electrically by pressing the retractable hardtop switch, verify the  
roof operation conditions first.  
Refer to Operation Conditions on page 3-45.  
If the roof cannot be closed even after the operation conditions are all met, have it checked  
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
If you are unable to have the roof checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer, the roof can be  
closed manually as an emergency measure.  
The procedure for manually closing the roof is as follows:  
1. Opening the rear roof  
Release the locks of the rear roof and open it.  
2. Closing the front roof  
Lift up the front roof and close it.  
3. Closing the rear roof  
Tie the ropes to the rear roof links and close the rear roof.  
Front roof  
Rear roof  
Rear roof link  
7-57  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
CAUTION  
Do not drive the vehicle with the roof partially open. The vehicle operation may be aꢁected  
by the wind and could result in an accident.  
Do not perform the procedure in a strong wind as it could cause an unexpected accident.  
Two adults are required to perform the procedure, especially when lifting up the front roof.  
Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage.  
Some steps in the procedure require using multiple tools at the same time and a certain  
level of technical expertise. In addition, holding your body extended over the car can result  
in muscle strains so Mazda recommends having the roof checked at an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
NOTE  
This procedure is for manually closing the roof as an emergency measure. After closing  
the roof manually, electric operation is not possible until the system is restored by an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Using a flashlight will facilitate the procedure.  
7-58  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
Opening the rear roof  
Manual closing  
▼
Before closing manually  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
When turning the bolt, cover the front  
roof using a cloth. The front roof may be  
damaged if the L-shaped hexagonal  
wrench contacts it.  
Verify that the ignition is switched oꢂ  
before manually operating the roof:  
Manually closing the roof with the ignition  
not switched oꢁ is dangerous as the  
motors could turn on suddenly and cause  
injury resulting from hands or ꢂngers being  
pinched in the mechanism.  
Because the clearance with the stored  
front roof is narrow, be careful not to let  
the L-shape hexagonal wrench contact  
the roof when turning the bolt.  
NOTE  
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the  
right-of-way and firmly set the parking  
brake.  
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic  
transmission in Park (P), a manual  
transmission in Neutral.  
Moving the seats as far forward as  
possible and folding the seatbacks forward  
will facilitate the procedure.  
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on  
page 2-5.  
Refer to Adjusting the Passenger's Seat on  
page 2-10.  
3. Switch the ignition off while  
depressing the brake pedal.  
4. Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it  
is needed.  
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.  
Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.  
2. Insert the short end of the L-shaped  
hexagonal wrench (Large) into the  
motor bracket bolt.  
Tool preparation  
Take out the five tools stored in the seat  
side box.  
Refer to Seat Side Box on page 5-99.  
Bolt  
Gear  
(tool kit)  
Wire  
Rope  
L-shaped  
hexagonal wrench  
(Small)  
L-shaped  
hexagonal wrench  
(Large)  
7-59  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
NOTE  
NOTE  
If it is difficult to see the bolt, remove  
the windblocker and identify the bolt  
from the center of the vehicle.  
The tip of the long end of the L-shaped  
hexagonal wrench can be used at an  
angle. Moving the wrench upward  
slightly will increase the clearance  
between the rear roof and the stored  
front roof and facilitate the procedure.  
5. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench  
(Large) counterclockwise 13 times or  
more while pressing the wrench  
against the bolt.  
Windblocker  
3. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench  
(Large) counterclockwise to loosen the  
bolt slightly.  
NOTE  
The bolt cannot be removed  
completely.  
If it is hard to turn the bolt, repeat  
Step 3 a few times.  
6. Hook the wire to the link pin shown in  
the figure.  
4. Remove the L-shaped hexagonal  
wrench (Large) once from the bolt,  
then insert the long end of the wrench  
into the bolt.  
7-60  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
7. While one person pushes the rear roof  
down, another person pulls the wire  
until a latch sound is heard and the rear  
roof unlocks.  
CAUTION  
Do not let go of the rear roof on both  
sides until it is fully open. The rear  
roof could fall if it is released too soon  
and cause injury.  
Wire  
Link Pin  
Do not attempt to forcefully lift the  
rear roof. If the rear roof is forcefully  
lifted without being unlocked, it  
could damage vehicle parts.  
Lock  
Unlock  
Lift the rear roof with its left and right  
height as parallel as possible. If the  
rear roof is lifted with the left or right  
height slanted, it could deform the  
link mechanism.  
8. Do the same procedure on the other  
side.  
Closing the front roof  
9. While standing on both sides of the  
vehicle, lift the rear roof to the position  
it stops while keeping the height of its  
left and right sides as parallel as  
possible.  
CAUTION  
Some steps in the procedure require  
holding your body in a strained position  
and if over exerted it could result in  
injury.  
Do the procedure being very careful not  
to get your hands and ꢂngers caught  
while closing the front roof. Otherwise,  
your hands or ꢂngers could be injured.  
Removal of the headliner is included in  
the procedure, however, never drive the  
vehicle with the headliner removed.  
Driving the vehicle with the headliner  
removed is prohibited by law. Correctly  
perform the procedure while following  
the instructions.  
7-61  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
NOTE  
1. While standing on both sides of the  
vehicle, hold the front and rear sides of  
the front roof and pull the front roof  
upward.  
The next step cannot be done if the  
front roof is closed completely.  
4. Remove the link covers on the left and  
right sides by pulling them out by  
hand.  
Link cover  
5. Remove the fasteners and the  
headliner.  
2. Switch your hand on the rear side of  
the front roof to the front side and pull  
the front roof forward.  
3. Stop pulling the front roof before it  
completely closes.  
7-62  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
6. Lightly press the front edge of the  
front roof from outside of the vehicle  
to close the front roof completely.  
CAUTION  
Insert the gear (tool kit) securely until it  
engages with the top lock motor gear. If  
the gear (tool kit) is not inserted  
securely, it may come oꢁ and be  
damaged.  
9. Rotate the hexagonal wrench and  
move the hook in the lock direction so  
that there is enough space for the  
opening of the headliner to be attached  
to the hook.  
7. Insert the short end of the hexagonal  
wrench (Small) into the gear (tool kit)  
and assemble.  
Gear (tool kit)  
Lock  
Lock  
Unlock  
L-shaped hexagonal  
wrench (Small)  
Unlock  
8. Insert the point of the gear (tool kit)  
into the hole beside the top lock motor  
gear with the hexagonal wrench  
inserted into the gear tool.  
NOTE  
Turning the gear (tool kit) requires  
some effort due to motor resistance.  
Slowly operate the hexagonal wrench.  
Top lock motor  
gear  
Gear (tool kit)  
7-63  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
NOTE  
10. Insert the hook into the opening of the  
headliner.  
The top lock lever completely engages  
with the vehicle body (locked  
condition) at the position where the  
teeth of the gear (tool kit) contact the  
bracket.  
Hook  
Bracket  
Headliner  
11. Turn the hexagonal wrench (Small)  
and gear (tool kit) counterclockwise  
and engage the hook with the vehicle  
body side.  
Gear (tool kit)  
12. Lift the rear end of the headliner with  
it hinged on the opening of the  
headliner.  
7-64  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
13. Install the headliner to the front roof  
using the fasteners at two locations.  
Closing the rear roof  
CAUTION  
Slowly close the rear roof. If the rear roof  
is closed suddenly, a hand or other body  
part may be pinched, leading to a serious  
injury.  
Do not attempt to forcefully push the  
rear roof. Pushing the rear roof forcefully  
may damage vehicle parts.  
1. Fold the rope in half and hook it to the  
link pin of the rear roof.  
NOTE  
The fasteners in the five locations at  
the front of the headliner are not  
fastened. Do not lose the fasteners  
because they are needed for the  
required servicing at the Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
Rope  
Link pin  
14. Install the left and right link covers  
from the vehicle interior.  
Link cover  
2. Do the same procedure on the other  
side.  
3. Close the rear roof uniformly on both  
sides using two adults, one on each  
side of the vehicle.  
CAUTION  
Close the rear roof with its left and right  
positions as parallel as possible. If the  
rear roof is closed with its left or right  
height slanted, it could deform the link  
mechanism.  
7-65  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
NOTE  
4. Slowly close the rear roof while lightly  
pulling the rope with one hand so that  
the rope does not unhook.  
The rear roof is locked completely if  
the position where the rope is  
hooked is at the rear end of the  
bracket groove in the direction of the  
vehicle rear, as shown in the figure,  
when viewed from the vehicle  
interior.  
Rope  
Rope  
Link pin  
NOTE  
Route the rope rearward through the  
clearance between the rear roof and  
trunk.  
5. One person pushes the rear roof down  
and the other person pulls the rope  
strongly and straight back towards the  
vehicle rear until a click sound is  
heard.  
If the rear roof is not locked  
completely, the trunk will not open  
even if the remote release button,the  
electric trunk lid opener, or the trunk  
button on the transmitter is  
operated.  
Rope  
6. Do the same procedure on the other  
side.  
7. Open the trunk and tie the rope to the  
trunk hinge.  
Hinge  
Rope  
7-66  
If Trouble Arises  
When the Roof Cannot be Closed  
8. Tie off the other side rope the same  
way.  
9. Close the trunk lid.  
After finishing the procedure  
After finishing the procedure, have the  
roof checked at an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
WARNING  
Drive the vehicle at a speed of 40 km/h (24  
mph) or lower before having the roof  
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer:  
The front roof may open while the vehicle is  
being driven and cause an accident.  
7-67  

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