2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 warning

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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
*Some models.
Rear View Monitor *
The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when reversing.
WARNING
Always drive carefully con¿ rming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions
by looking directly with your eyes:
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it may cause an
accident or a collision with an object. The rear view monitor is only a visual assist
device when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen may be different from the
actual conditions.
CAUTION
  Do not use the rear view monitor under the following conditions: Using the rear view
monitor under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in injury or
vehicle damage or both.
 


 Icy or snow-covered roads.



 Tyre chains or a temporary spare tyre is installed.



 The liftgate/boot lid is not fully closed.



 The vehicle is on a road incline. 

 When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the screen and
may be dimmer than usual, which could cause dif¿ culty in con¿ rming the surrounding
conditions of the vehicle. Always drive carefully con¿ rming the safety of the rear and
the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes.
  Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may
deviate.
  Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof. 
 The camera cover is made of plastic. Do not apply degreasing agents, organic solvents,
wax, or glass coating agents to the camera cover. If any are spilled on the cover, wipe
off with a soft cloth immediately.
  Do not rub the camera cover forcefully with an abrasive or hard brush. The camera
cover or lens may be scratched which might affect the images.

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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Picture Quality Adjustment
WARNING
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast,
colour, and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention
from the vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.
Picture quality adjustment can be done while the shift lever is in reverse (R).
There are four settings which can be adjusted including, brightness, contrast, tint, and
colour. When adjusting, pay suf¿ cient attention to the vehicle surroundings.

1. Select the icon on the screen to display the tabs.
2. Select the desired tab item.
3. Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and colour using the slider.
If you need to reset, press the reset button.
4. Select the
icon on the screen to close the tab.

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When Driving
Parking Sensor System
*Some models.
Parking Sensor System *
The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors which detect obstructions around the vehicle
when the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and a
buzzer sound and detection indicator notify the driver of the approximate distance from the
vehicle to the surrounding obstruction.


Rear sensorRear sensor
Saloon Hatchback
Rear corner sensor
Rear corner sensor

WARNING
Do not rely completely on the parking sensor system and be sure to con¿ rm the safety
around your vehicle visually when driving:
This system can assist the driver in operating the vehicle in the backward directions
while parking. The detection ranges of the sensors are limited, therefore, driving the
vehicle while relying only on the system may cause an accident. Always con¿ rm the
safety around your vehicle visually when driving.

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When Driving
Parking Sensor System
Parking Sensor Warning Beep
The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.

Rear Sensor
Distance detection area Distance between vehicle and obstruction Beeper sound *1
Farthest distance Approx. 150—60 cm (59.0—23.6 in)

Slow intermittent sound
Far distance Approx. 60—45 cm (23.6—17.7 in)

Medium intermittent sound
Middle distance Approx. 45—35 cm (17.7—13.7 in)

Fast intermittent sound
Close distance Within approx. 35 cm (13.7 in)

Continuous sound
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

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When Driving
Parking Sensor System
When Warning Beep is Activated
The system noti¿ es the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound and the
indicator light.

Indicator/Beep How to check
The beep sound is not heard. The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
The intermittent sound of the
buzzer is heard ¿ ve times. Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not
recover, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
A certain obstruction detection
indicator is continuously
displayed. Refer to Obstruction Detection Indication on page 4-208 .

5–10
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
*Some models.
WARNING
Do not use the recirculated air position
in cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air position in
cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it
will cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
Air intake selector (Type C/Type D)
This lever controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.

It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch be kept in the
outside air position.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
Outside air position (
)
(Type C)
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation and
heating.
(Type D)
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause
the windows to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-78 .
Heating *
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)
Set the air intake selector to the

position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot 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.

NOTE
  If the windscreen fogs up easily, set
the mode selector dial to the

position.
  (Type A/Type C)  If cooler air is desired at face level,
set the mode selector dial to the

position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
  The air to the À oor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).

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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Cooling (With air conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan
control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.

CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy traf¿ c,
monitor the engine coolant temperature
warning light to see if it is illuminated or
À ashing (page 4-38 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or À ashing, turn the air-
conditioning off (page 7-29 ).
NOTE
  (Type A/Type B)  When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to
the extreme cold position and set the
air intake selector to the recirculated
air position, then turn the fan control
dial fully clockwise.
  (Type C/Type D)  When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan control dial
to position 4.
  (Type A/Type C)  If warmer air is desired at À oor level,
set the mode selector dial to the

position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
  The air to the À oor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).

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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.