2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 window

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Before Driving
Security System
Operation
Siren/Horn triggering conditions
The siren/horn sounds intermittently and
the hazard warning lights À ash for about
30 seconds when the system is triggered
by any one of the following:
 


 Unlocking a door with an inside door-
lock knob.
 


 Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the
liftgate/boot lid.
 


 Opening the bonnet by operating the
bonnet release handle.
 


 Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
 


 (With the intrusion sensor) 
 The intrusion sensor detects a movement
in the vehicle.

The system will be triggered again (up to
10 times) if one of the above conditions
remains.
 


 (With the intrusion sensor) 
 Disconnecting the battery terminal (the
hazard warning lights do not À ash).

The system will be triggered about 10
times.
NOTE
  The liftgate/boot lid does not open
while the theft-deterrent system is
operating.
  If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed,
the siren/horn will activate and the
hazard warning lights will À ash when
the battery is charged or replaced.
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows securely.
NOTE
(With the intrusion sensor)
Even with a window open, the system
can be armed, however, leaving the
windows even partially open can invite
theft, and wind blowing into the vehicle
could trigger the alarm.
The intrusion sensor function can also
be cancelled.
Refer to Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor
(With Intrusion Sensor) on page 3-46 .
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the bonnet, the doors, and
the liftgate/boot lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will À ash
once.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster À ashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.



5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.

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Before Driving
Security System
NOTE
  The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate/boot lid and the bonnet
closed.
 Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .   The system will disarm if one of
the following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
 


 Unlocking any door.



 Opening any door.



 Opening the bonnet.



 Switching the ignition ON. 
 To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
  When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter or using the auxiliary key
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the hazard warning lights will
À ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.
Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor
(With Intrusion Sensor)
If the theft deterrent system has been
armed while any of the following
conditions are present, cancel the intrusion
sensor to prevent the alarm from triggering
unnecessarily.
 


 Leaving the vehicle with a movable
object, passengers or pets remaining
inside.
 


 Leaving an object inside the vehicle
that can roll around, such as when the
vehicle is placed on a tilting, unstable
surface when being shipped.
 


 Hanging small objects/accessories in
the vehicle, hanging clothing on a coat
hook, or placing other items which can
move easily inside the vehicle.
 


 Parking in an area where there is strong
vibration or loud noise.
 


 When using a high pressure or automatic
car wash.
 


 Continuous shock and vibration
from hail or thunder and lightning is
transmitted to the vehicle.
 


 Doors are locked with a window left
open.
 


 An accessory heater or device that
produces moving air and vibration
operates while the theft deterrent system
is armed.

NOTE
If any door or the liftgate/boot lid
remains closed for 30 seconds, all
the doors and the liftgate/boot lid
automatically re-lock and the theft
deterrent system arms even if a window
is left open.

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Running-In
No special running-in is necessary, but
a few precautions in the ¿ rst 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
 


 Do not race the engine.



 Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
 


 Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
 


 Avoid unnecessary hard stops.



 Avoid full-throttle starts.



 Do not tow a trailer.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
 


 Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
 


 Avoid fast starts.



 Drive at lower speeds.



 Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
 


 Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-3 ) and have an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.
 


 Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
 


 Slow down on rough roads.



 Keep the tyres properly inÀ ated.



 Do not carry unnecessary weight.



 Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
 


 Keep the wheels in correct alignment.



 Keep windows closed at high speeds.



 Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tyre
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, À ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
 


 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
  Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-29 .
 


 Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 


 Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23 ).




 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 


 Use washer À uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer À uid (page 6-32 ).

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
NOTE
  Do not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
  Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
  Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
  Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
  Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if
snow or ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing
the accelerator pedal and lightly
applying the brakes several times
until the brake performance returns
to normal.
Snow Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
E u r o p e
When snow tyres are used, select the
speci¿ ed size and pressure (page 9-10 ).

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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

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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 .