2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 wipers

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is
deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following
conditions.
 


 The engine is running.



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.



 The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.



 The DSC is not malfunctioning. 

 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-
infrared laser beam and receiving the beam reÀ ected off the reÀ ector of the vehicle
ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) may not operate under the following conditions:
 


 ReÀ ection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.



 The vehicle ahead is signi¿ cantly dirty.



 Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.



 The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's
raining.
 


 The windscreen is dirty.



 The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated
rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
 


 Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high
pro¿ le.




 Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier. 

 Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not
operate normally.
 


 Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.



 If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.



 When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting exits.



 Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser
sensor.
 


 Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapour rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
 


 When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.



 When driving with tyres having signi¿ cantly different wear.

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
 


 Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.



 The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's
raining.
 


 Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on
the windscreen.
 


 Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high
pro¿ le.




 When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
 


 The tail lights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.



 A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.



 The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.



 Entering or exiting a tunnel.



 Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.



 Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from
on-coming vehicles).
 


 There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.



 When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned
off at nighttime.
 


 Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


 Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapour rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
 


 When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.



 The vehicle is driven with tyres having signi¿ cantly different wear.



 The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.



 There are water puddles on the road.



 The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning,
or in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
 


 The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination
is weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
 


 The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).



 A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of
you.
 


 You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.



 When driving extremely close to the target object.



 Tyre chains or a temporary spare tyre is installed.



 The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.

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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. (Type A/Type B)
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
(Type C/Type D)
Set the air intake selector to the

position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.

Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. (Type C/Type D)
Set the air intake selector to the

position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. (Type A/Type C)
If dehumidi¿ ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
(Type D)
Press the A/C switch to turn on the air
conditioner.

WARNING
Do not defog the windscreen using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position (Type A/
Type B/Type C):
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windscreen to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident. Set the
temperature control to the hot or warm
position when using the
position.

Do not leave the air conditioner in the
position with the temperature
control set to cold after the windscreen
has defogged (Type D):
Leaving the air conditioner in the

position with the temperature control
set to cold after the windscreen has
defogged is dangerous as the outside of
the windscreen will fog up. Your vision
will be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.
Set the mode selector dial except the

position and turn on the windscreen
wipers to clear the window.

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and bonnet hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.

Make sure the bonnet's secondary latch
keeps the bonnet from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
  Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
  To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, paraf¿ n,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
  When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched.
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object.
 


 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
  Be careful not to pinch hands or
¿ ngers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing or
servicing the vehicle, make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windscreen or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Replacing Windscreen Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
NOTE
When raising both windscreen wiper
arms, raise the driver's side wiper arm
¿ rst. When lowering the wiper arms,
slowly lower the wiper arm from the
passenger's side ¿ rst while supporting it
with your hand. Forcefully lowering the
wiper arms could damage the wiper arm
and blade, and may scratch or crack the
windscreen.
(Type A)

1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Open the clip and slide the blade
assembly in the direction of the arrow.

3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it
from the arm.


CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windscreen let
the wiper arm down easily, do not let it
slap down on the windscreen.
4. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it
out of blade holder.


5. Remove the metal stiffeners from each
blade rubber and install them in the
new blade.

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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Maintaining the Finish
W a s h i n g
CAUTION
  When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object from either
outside or inside the vehicle.
  Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is
in the
position and the ignition
is switched ON as ¿ ngers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper
blades damaged when the wipers
activate automatically.
 If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are
turned off completely (when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
 
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
  When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area
of the vehicle roof or the aerial.
Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the aerial. To help protect the ¿ nish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.

Scratches occur on the paint surface when:
 


 The vehicle is washed without ¿ rst
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.
 


 The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,
or dirty cloth.
 


 The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
 


 Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.

NOTE
  Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
  Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint ¿ nishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint ¿ nish:




 Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter
using lukewarm or cold water before
washing.
 


 Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
 


 Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
 


 Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
 


 Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.

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Index
Transmitter ............................................ 3-4
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-32
Trip Meter ........................................... 4-25
Trouble
Battery runs out ............................. 7-24
Emergency Starting ....................... 7-27
Emergency Towing........................ 7-31
Flat Tyre .......................................... 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-29
Parking in an Emergency ................ 7-2
When liftgate/boot lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-55
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-190
Tyre inÀ ation pressure warning beep... 7-53
Tyres .................................................... 6-44
Flat Tyre .......................................... 7-3
Replacing a Tyre ............................ 6-46
Replacing a Wheel ........................ 6-47
Snow tyres ..................................... 3-52
Speci¿ cations ................................ 9-10
Temporary Spare Tyre ................... 6-46
Tyre InÀ ation Pressure .................. 6-44
Tyre Rotation ................................. 6-45
Tyre chains .................................... 3-53
U
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) ................... 4-183
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 5-156
Vehicle Information Labels ................... 9-2
Vehicle speed alarm ............................ 7-52
W
Warning Lights .................................... 4-38
Warning Sound is Activated ................ 7-50
120 km/h warning beep ................. 7-52
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ................................ 7-50
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ................................. 7-53
Collision warning .......................... 7-54
Electronic steering lock warning
beep ............................................... 7-52
i-stop warning beep ....................... 7-52
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ................................. 7-51
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function) ........................... 7-52
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ..... 7-52
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ............................................... 7-51
Lane Departure Warning sound ..... 7-53
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-50
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ........................... 7-54
Outside temperature warning beep ... 7-53
Over Rev. buzzer ........................... 7-53
Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-53
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function) ........................................ 7-51
Seat belt warning beep .................. 7-50
Speed Limiter Warning Beep ........ 7-54
Tyre inÀ ation pressure warning
beep ............................................... 7-53
Vehicle speed alarm....................... 7-52
Warranty ................................................ 8-2
Windows
Manual windows ........................... 3-41
Power windows ............................. 3-38
Windscreen Washer ............................. 4-76
Windscreen Wipers ............................. 4-73