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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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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency ................... 7-2
Parking in an Emergency ............... 7-2
Roadside Emergency Triangle
Retaining Strap (Hatchback)
* ......... 7-2
Flat Tyre ............................................... 7-3
Spare Tyre and Tool Storage .......... 7-3
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair
Kit
* ................................................. 7-9
Changing a Flat Tyre
(With Spare Tyre) ......................... 7-16
Battery Runs Out .............................. 7-24
Jump-Starting ............................... 7-24
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-27
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and
SKYACTIV-G 1.5 ) ...................... 7-27
Push-Starting ................................ 7-27
Running Out of Fuel
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ..................... 7-28
Overheating ....................................... 7-29
Overheating .................................. 7-29
Emergency Towing ............................ 7-31
Towing Description ...................... 7-31
Towing/Tiedown Hooks ............... 7-32
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning
Sounds ................................................ 7-35
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes .......................................... 7-35
Message Indicated on Display
* .... 7-48
Warning Sound is Activated ......... 7-50
When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be
Opened ............................................... 7-55
When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be
Opened ......................................... 7-55
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate ............................................... 7-57
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate .......................................... 7-57
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
Spare tyre and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
JackTool bag Spare tyre
Towing eyelet Jack point attachment
Spare tyre hold-down bolt(Type B) Saloon
(Type A)
Wheel brace
*1*
1
The jack point attachment can be used by vehicle repair shops and road assistance services.
Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
Jack lever
Some models. Screwdriver
Wrench JackTool bag Spare tyre
Towing eyelet Jack point attachment
Spare tyre hold-down bolt
*1
Wheel braceJack lever Screwdriver
Wrench
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
Towing eyelet
Spare
tyreJack Spare tyre hold-down bolt
Tool bag With spare tyre
Towing eyelet
Jack lever Jack Without spare tyre Hatchback
Emergency Flat Tyre
Repair Kit
Wheel brace
Some models.
Wheel brace Jack leverScrewdriver
Wrench
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and
SKYACTIV-G 1.5 )
If the engine fails to start, it may be
À ooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within
¿ ve seconds on the ¿ rst try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), 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.
If the engine still does not start using
the previous procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.
NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
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 (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
Wheel dollies
When towing with the rear wheels on the
ground, release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on
the ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or À atbed
equipment.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed with
all four wheels on the ground using the
towing hook at the front of the vehicle.
Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for
short distances at low speeds.
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
CAUTION
Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground.
Shift to neutral (Manual transaxle),
or the N position (Automatic
transaxle).
Switch the ignition to ACC.
Release the parking brake.
Remember that power assist for the
brakes and steering will not be available
when the engine is not running.
Towing/Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
The towing eyelet should be used
in an emergency (to get the vehicle
out of a ditch or a snow bank, for
example).
When using the towing eyelets,
always pull the lead or chain in a
straight direction with respect to the
eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.
NOTE
When towing with chain or lead, wrap
the chain or lead with a soft cloth near
the bumper to prevent damage to the
bumper.
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing Hook-Front
1. Remove the towing eyelet and
the wheel brace from the luggage
compartment (page 7-3 ).
2. Wrap a jack lever or similar tool with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to a
painted bumper, and open the cap
located on the front bumper.
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 towing eyelet using
the wheel brace.
Wheel brace
Towing eyelet
4. Hook the towing rope to the towing
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the towing eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when towing the
vehicle. Make sure that the towing
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
