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Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the
painted bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it so as
not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
Front
Towing eyelet
(Long type)
Lug wrench
Rear
Tiedown eyelet
(Short type)
Lug wrench
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.
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qIf the engine oil warning indication/
warning light is indicated
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 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 6-28).
If it's low, add the appropriate amount
of engine oil while being careful not to
overfill.
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.
qIf the check engine light
illuminates or flashes
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:
lThe fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
l(U.S.A. and Canada)
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.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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qIf the security indicator light
illuminates or flashes
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qIf the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) Warning Light
(Amber) illuminates
í
The warning light turns on if there is a
malfunction in the system while the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is on. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qIf the blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system OFF indication/
indicator light illuminates
í
Type A
If the indication remains displayed even
though the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch has been operated, it indicates a
problem in the system. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Type B
A problem in the system may be indicated
under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
lThe light does not turn on when the
ignition is switched ON.
lIt remains illuminated even though the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch
has been switched off.
lIt turns on while driving the vehicle.
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 indication/
indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates). However, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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B
Brakes
Brakes assist ............................... 4-78
Foot brake .................................. 4-74
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-77
Parking brake ............................. 4-75
Break-In Period ................................. 3-41
C
Capacities ............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-25
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 5-135
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-20
Center Console ................................ 5-135
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system
installation .................................. 2-31
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-40
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-19
Climate Control System ...................... 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................. 5-9
Gas specifications ........................ 9-7
Manual Type ................................ 5-5
Operating Tips .............................. 5-2
Vent Operation ............................. 5-3
Clock ................................................. 5-24
Coming Home Light System ............ 4-61
Cruise Control ................................. 4-144
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed ..... 4-15
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-132
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-14
D
Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-62
Defogger
Mirror ......................................... 4-69
Rear window .............................. 4-69
Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ............................................ 4-108
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Drive Selection ................................. 4-86
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-45
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-47
Driving Tips ...................................... 3-41
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-56
Break-in period .......................... 3-41
Driving in flooded area .............. 3-45
Driving on uneven road ............. 3-47
Floor mat .................................... 3-43
Hazardous driving ...................... 3-42
Overloading ............................... 3-46
Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-43
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ............................... 3-41
Winter driving ............................ 3-44
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-82
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting .............................. 7-17
Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-17
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-21
Towing Description .................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................. 3-24
Index
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I
i-ACTIVSENSE ............................... 4-90
Active safety technology ............ 4-90
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ......................................... 4-92
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system .......................... 4-102
Camera and snsors ..................... 4-91
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ..................................... 4-108
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) ........................................ 4-134
High Beam Control System
(HBC) ........................................ 4-93
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ..................................... 4-96
Laser sensor (front) .................. 4-140
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ................................... 4-116
Pre-crash safety technology ........ 4-90
Radar sensor (front) ................. 4-137
Radar sensors (rear) ................. 4-142
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) ..................................... 4-111
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ..... 4-131
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) ..................................... 4-126
Ignition
Switch .......................................... 4-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 5-129
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-37
I
Indicator Lights
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF ................................ 4-45
Brake pedal operation demand ... 4-29
Cruise ......................................... 4-44
Hazard warning .......................... 4-43
HBC ........................................... 4-41
Headlight high-beam .................. 4-43
KEY ............................................ 4-39
LDWS ........................................ 4-31
LDWS OFF ................................ 4-32
Lights-on .................................... 4-45
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-42
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ..................................... 4-44
Power steering malfunction ........ 4-33
Security ...................................... 4-44
Select mode ................................ 4-43
Shift position .............................. 4-43
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) ....................................... 4-42
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) OFF ............................... 4-42
TCS OFF .................................... 4-42
TCS/DSC ................................... 4-41
Turn signal ................................. 4-43
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level ................................................. 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............. 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ......... 6-31
Instrument Cluster ............................. 4-10
Index
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Owner Maintenance
Closing the Hood ....................... 6-25
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-26
Key Battery Replacement .......... 6-39
Opening the Hood ...................... 6-24
Owner Maintenance
Precautions ................................. 6-22
P
Parking Brake ................................... 4-75
Personalization Features ................... 9-10
Power Steering .................................. 4-89
Power Windows ................................ 3-32
R
Radar Sensor (Front) ....................... 4-137
Radar Sensors (Rear) ...................... 4-142
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 5-135
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) .... 4-111
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-19
Rear Seat ........................................... 2-10
Rear View Monitor ......................... 4-152
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-69
Rear Window Washer ....................... 4-68
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 4-68
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-30
Recommended Oil ............................ 6-27
Recording of Vehicle Data ................ 8-22
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-56
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 8-18
R
Replacement
Fuse ............................................ 6-56
Key battery ................................. 6-39
Light Bulbs ................................ 6-46
Tires ........................................... 6-43
Wheel ......................................... 6-44
Wiper .......................................... 6-33
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-43
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 8-14
Satellite Radio ................................... 5-42
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ..................................... 3-41
Scheduled Maintenance ...................... 6-4
Seat
Seat Position Memory
(Driver's seat) ............................... 2-8
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-20
Automatic locking ...................... 2-19
Emergency locking .................... 2-19
Extender ..................................... 2-24
Pregnant women ........................ 2-19
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-5
Head restraint ............................. 2-14
Rear seat ..................................... 2-10
Seat warmer .................................. 2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-37
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-39
Service Publications .......................... 8-54
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ............ 4-131
Collision warning ..................... 4-133
Stoping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation ............ 4-133
Index
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Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) ............................................ 4-126
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support
(SCBS) system operation ......... 4-130
Spare Tire ............................................ 7-5
Specifications ...................................... 9-4
Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-60
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-53
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-58
Monitoring ................................. 2-66
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-57
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-51
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-28
Horn ........................................... 4-70
Storage Compartments .................... 5-134
Cargo securing loops ................ 5-135
Center console .......................... 5-135
Glove compartment .................. 5-134
Overhead console ..................... 5-134
Rear coat hooks ........................ 5-135
Sunshade ........................................... 3-36
Sunvisors ........................................ 5-127
T
Tachometer ........................................ 4-12
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-39
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-21
Tire Information ................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-148
T
Tires .................................................. 6-41
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Replacing a Tire ......................... 6-43
Replacing a Wheel ..................... 6-44
Snow tires .................................. 3-44
Specifications ............................... 9-8
Temporary Spare Tire ................. 6-44
Tire chains .................................. 3-45
Tire Inflation Pressure ................ 6-42
Tire Rotation .............................. 6-42
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 8-23
Towing
Recreational towing ................... 3-56
Trailer Towing
(U.S.A. and Canada) .................. 3-48
Towing Description ........................... 7-20
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-81
TCS OFF switch ........................ 4-82
Transmitter .......................................... 3-5
Trip Computer ................................... 4-16
Trouble
Battery runs out .......................... 7-14
Emergency Starting .................... 7-17
Emergency Towing .................... 7-20
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Overheating ................................ 7-18
Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds ........................................ 7-23
When liftgate cannot be
opened ........................................ 7-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-63
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 5-127
Vehicle Information Labels ................. 9-2
10-8
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