2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 air condition

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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Wrench Indicator Light

When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light turns on and then
turns off after a few seconds.

The wrench indicator light turns on
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-15 .
SKYACTIV-D 1.5
The wrench indicator light turns on under
the following conditions:
 


 The engine oil has deteriorated.



 The engine oil level is around the MIN
mark on the dipstick or it is less than the
MIN mark.
*  


 The engine oil level is around the X
mark on the dipstick or it exceeds the X
mark.
*
Check the engine oil. Refer to Inspecting
Engine Oil Level on page 6-28 .
Replace the engine oil if the wrench
indicator light does not turn off even
though the engine oil level is in the normal
range.
NOTE
  Depending on the vehicle use
conditions, the wrench indicator light
may turn on for reasons other than
the preset maintenance period.
  Whenever the engine oil is replaced,
a reset of the vehicle engine control
unit is necessary.
 Your Authorised Mazda Repairer
will be able to reset the engine
control unit or see page 6-27 for
the Vehicle engine control unit reset
procedure.
Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)

The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been suf¿ ciently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
If the windscreen wipers are operated
under cold weather conditions or
during snowfall, they could stop due to
accumulated snow on the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers stop due to
accumulated snow on the windscreen,
park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
wiper switch off, and then remove the
accumulated snow. If the wiper switch
is turned to another position other than
OFF, the wipers will operate. If the
wipers do not operate even though the
wiper switch is turned to a position other
than OFF, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
Windscreen Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper


Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Type A Type B

Operation while pulling
up lever

Stop

Intermittent

Low speed

High speed

Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.

INT ring

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
  If the auto-wiper lever is left in the

position, the wipers could
operate automatically from the effect
of strong light sources,
electromagnetic waves, or infrared
light because the rain sensor uses an
optical sensor. It is recommended
that the auto-wiper lever be switched
to the
position other than when
driving the vehicle under rainy
conditions.
  The auto-wiper control functions can
be turned off.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
Windscreen Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer À uid.


Washer OFF

NOTE
If the windscreen washer is turned
on when the windscreen wipers are
not operating, the windscreen wipers
operate a few times.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
À uid level (page 6-32 ). If the À uid level
is normal, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
NOTE
(With headlight washers)
When the headlights are on, the
headlight washers operate automatically
once every ¿ fth time the windscreen
washer operates.
Refer to Headlight Washer on page
4-77 .

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wiper.
Rear Window Wiper

Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.

Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Type A Type B

Stop

Intermittent

Normal

Rear Window Washer
T o s p r a y w a s h e r À uid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to either of the
position.
After the switch is released, the washer
will stop.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
À uid level (page 6-32 ). If the À uid
level is normal and the washer still does
not work, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Headlight Washer *
The engine must be started and the
headlights must be turned on.

If you want to operate headlight washers,
double À ick the wiper lever.


Washer OFF

NOTE
  When the windscreen washer
is operated for the ¿ rst time
after turning on the headlights,
the headlight washers operate
automatically.
  If air enters the headlight washer
À uid pipe under conditions such
as when the vehicle is brand-new
or after an empty washer tank is
replenished with washer À uid,
washer À uid will not spray even
when the wiper lever is operated. If
this occurs, perform the following
procedure:

1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the headlights.
3. Double À ick the wiper lever
several times until the washer
À uid sprays.

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.

To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Air-Conditioning

Indicator light

Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning

Indicator light

CAUTION
  Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defogger grid inside the window.
  Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the rear window defogger
switch is turned off. Otherwise the
heat generated from the defogger
could damage the convertible top and
the internal material.
NOTE
  This defogger is not designed
for melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
  The rear window defogger setting
can be changed. After changing the
setting, the rear window defogger
stops automatically after 15 minutes
have elapsed and when the ambient
temperature is high. When the
ambient temperature is low, it
continues to operate until the switch
is pressed again.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Mirror Defogger *
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.

The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-78 ).
Manual Air-Conditioning

Indicator light

Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning

Indicator light

Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.

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When Driving
Power Steering
Power Steering
 












 Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
  If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
 


 The warning light noti¿ es the driver
of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
  In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
  Refer to Warning Lights on page
4-38 .
  Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer
on page 7-53 .

CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than
5 seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
WARNING
Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when
making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system,
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light, the warning sound and the
warning screen indicator display may not activate or they might be delayed even though
a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to
check the rear.
NOTE
  The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will operate when all of the following conditions
are met:
 


 The ignition is switched ON.



 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch is pressed and the BSM OFF switch
indicator light is turned off.
 


 The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster. 

 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will not operate under the following circumstances. 



 The vehicle speed falls below about 25 km/h (15 mph) even though the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch indicator light is turned off.
 


 The shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to
reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.


 In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns
on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
 


 Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights is detected.
 


 A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle
has occurred.
 


 There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.
 


 Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.



 The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving
for long periods on slopes during the summer.
 


 The battery voltage has decreased.