2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 engine

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
CAUTION
  After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle the engine at least 30 seconds
before stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be damaged. However, when
i-stop operates, idling is unnecessary.
  Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage
the turbocharger.
  To protect the engine from damage, the engine is designed so that it cannot be raced
just after starting it in extremely cold weather.
The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved
operation and requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the following.

1. Change engine oil and ¿ lter according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 6-3 ).
2. Use only recommended engine oil (page 6-23 ). Extra additives are NOT
recommended.

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Before Driving
Towing
Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/Turkey/South
Africa)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends
on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking,
durability, performance, and economy.
Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need further
details.
CAUTION
  Do not tow a trailer during the ¿ rst 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you
do, you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other
power train components.
  Damage caused by towing a trailer/caravan is not covered by the vehicle's warranty for
the following models and countries:
 


 All models in Turkey



 Saloon models
Weight Limits

The total trailer weight, gross combination weight and trailer nose weight must be
within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT:


Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT:


Sum of total trailer weight and towing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle
passengers, and vehicle load.

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Towing
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:


The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by changing the weight distribution
when loading the trailer.

CAUTION
Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For
altitudes exceeding 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in), always reduce the towing load by 10%
for every 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in) increase in altitude from the load indicated under
the gross combination weight heading in the maximum trailer towing-load table. If the
determined maximum total towing load weight is exceeded, the engine and other power
train parts may be damaged.

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Towing
Maximum trailer towing-load table
Europe/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine
*1 Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 LP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 515 kg
(1,135.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,400 kg (5,291.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,405 kg (5,302.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × — 530 kg
(1,168.4 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,435 kg (5,368.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,405 kg (5,302.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × × 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,410 kg (5,313.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 550 kg
(1,212.5 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,475 kg (5,456.3 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)
*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:
LP: Low-Power
MP: Medium-Power
HP: High-Power

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Towing
Germany and Austria/Gradient up to 8%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine
*1 Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 LP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 515 kg
(1,135.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,600 kg (5,731.9 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,605 kg (5,742.9 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × — 530 kg
(1,168.4 lb) 1,000 kg
(2,204.6 lb) 2,535 kg (5,588.6 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,605 kg (5,742.9 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × × 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,610 kg (5,754.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 550 kg
(1,212.5 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,675 kg (5,897.3 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)
*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:
LP: Low-Power
MP: Medium-Power
HP: High-Power


South Africa/Gradient up to 12% (Hatchback only)
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO4 — — 450 kg
(992.0 lb) 750 kg
(1,653.4 lb) 2,246 kg (4,951.5 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 — — 250 kg
(551.1 lb) 250 kg
(551.1 lb) 1,765 kg (3,891.1 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 × — 130 kg
(286.5 lb) 130 kg
(286.5 lb) 1,735 kg (3,824.9 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

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Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
 




 Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.



 Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.



 Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.

Driving
 




 Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traf¿ c-free area.




 Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.



 Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
 


 When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
 


 When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.

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Towing
Parking
Avoid parking on an incline with a trailer. If this must be done, follow these instructions.
Parking on an Incline
1. Set the parking brake and the brakes.
2. Have someone block the wheels of the vehicle and trailer while you apply the brakes.
3. After the wheels are blocked, release the parking brake and the brakes slowly, allowing
the blocks to bear the load.
4. Set the parking brake ¿ rmly.
5. If the vehicle has an automatic transaxle, put the selector lever in P. If it has a manual
transaxle, place the gear shift in 1 or R.

Starting on an Incline
1. Start the engine (page 4-5 ).
2. Release the parking brake and slowly pull away a short distance from the wheel blocks.
3. Stop on the nearest level ground, set the parking brake, and pick up the wheel blocks.

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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.

Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-12
i-stop
* ........................................... 4-13

Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-24
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-24
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-35
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-38

Manual Transaxle Operation ........... 4-46
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern .... 4-46

Automatic Transaxle ......................... 4-49
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-49
Shift-Lock System ....................... 4-50
Transaxle Ranges ......................... 4-51
Manual Shift Mode ...................... 4-53
Direct Mode
* ................................ 4-59
Driving Tips ................................. 4-60
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-61
Lighting Control ........................... 4-61
Front Fog Lights
* ......................... 4-69
Rear Fog Light * ............................ 4-70
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .... 4-71
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer .......................................... 4-72
Rear Window Wiper and
Wa s h e r
* ......................................... 4-77
Headlight Washer * ........................ 4-77
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-78
Horn ............................................. 4-79
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-80

Brake .................................................. 4-81
Brake System ............................... 4-81
Emergency Stop Signal System ... 4-84
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
* ........... 4-84

ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-86
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-86
Traction Control System (TCS) * ... 4-87
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
* .......................................... 4-88

i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-90
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-90

Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-93
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-93