2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
  Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
  If the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade's wiping ef¿ ciency could
be reduced.
 So do not use the driver's side metal
stiffeners on the passenger's side, or
vice versa.
  Be sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber so
that the curve is the same as it was in
the old blade rubber.
6. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.

(Type B)

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.

Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windscreen let
the wiper arm down easily, do not let it
slap down on the windscreen.
2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.

Metal support
Ta b

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3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each
blade rubber and install them in the
new blade.


CAUTION
  Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
  If the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade's wiping ef¿ ciency could
be reduced.
 So do not use the driver's side metal
stiffeners on the passenger's side, or
vice versa.
  Be sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber so
that the curve is the same as it was in
the old blade rubber.
4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.


NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade (Hatchback)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, do not move the
wiper by hand.
1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the
wiper blade to the right until it unlocks,
then remove the blade.



CAUTION
To prevent damage to the rear window,
do not let the wiper arm fall on it.

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2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it
out of the blade holder.



3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in the
new blade.



CAUTION
Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again. 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.

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Battery
WARNING
Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to
ensure safe and correct handling:

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:
Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery À uid contains SULPHURIC
ACID which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas
produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to
explode.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery À uid:
Spilled battery À uid is dangerous.
Battery À uid contains SULPHURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets
in eyes, or on the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately À ush your eyes with
water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:
Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery À uid could cause serious
injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

Keep À ames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal
tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of the battery when working
near a battery. Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact the vehicle body:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all À ames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells.

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WARNING
Keep all À ames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
NOTE
Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover.

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*Some models.
Battery Maintenance

To get the best service from a battery:
 


 Keep it securely mounted.



 Keep the top clean and dry.



 Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
 


 Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
 


 If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
leads and charge the battery every six
weeks.

Inspecting Electrolyte Level *
A low level of electrolyte À uid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.


Upper level
Lower level

Inspect the electrolyte level at least once
a week. If it is low, remove the caps and
add enough distilled water to bring the
level between the upper and lower level
(illustration).

Do not over¿ ll.
Examine the speci¿ c gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it is low, recharge
the battery.

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Battery Recharging
NOTE
  Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
  To disconnect the battery, remove the
negative lead ¿ rst. Install it last when
connecting the battery.
  Be sure to remove the caps before
recharging the battery.
  (With i-stop system)  Do not quick-charge the battery.




 If the battery quickly discharges
because, for example, the lights were
left on too long with the engine off,
slow-charge it as required by battery
size and charger capacity.
 


 If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it as
required by battery size and charger
capacity.

Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer for
a battery replacement purchase.
Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not À ash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
  Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could
occur if it is not installed correctly.
  When replacing the battery, be
careful not to touch any of the
internal circuitry and electrical
terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could
be damaged.
  There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.
  Dispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.
 


 Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
 


 Never disassemble.



 Never throw the battery into ¿ re or
water.
 


 Never deform or crush. 

 Replace only with the same type
battery (CR2025 or equivalent).

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The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
 


 The KEY indicator light (green) À ashes
in the instrument cluster for about
30 seconds after the engine is turned off.
 


 The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not À ash when the
buttons are pressed.
 


 The system's operational range is
reduced.

Replacing the battery at an Authorised
Mazda Repairer is recommended to
prevent damage to the key. If replacing the
battery by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Press the knob and pull out the
auxiliary key.

Knob
2. Twist a tape-wrapped À athead
screwdriver in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover slightly.

Cover

3. Insert the tape-wrapped À athead
screwdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.

Cover
Gap

4. Twist the À athead screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
cover.

Cover