2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 battery replacement

3–4
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  The keyless entry system operation
may vary due to local conditions.
  The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/liftgate/boot lid
lock/unlock) when the ignition is
switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.
  If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the
battery may be weak. To install a
new battery, refer to Key Battery
Replacement (page 6-41 ).

 Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one
if the KEY indicator light (green)
À ashes in the instrument cluster.
Replacing the battery about once
a year is recommended because
the KEY warning light/indicator
light may not illuminate or À ash
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
  Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorised Mazda Repairer
when additional keys are required.
Transmitter

Operation buttons Operation indicator light

NOTE
  (European models)  The headlights turn on/off by
operating the transmitter. Refer
to Leaving Home Light on page
4-67 .
  (With theft-deterrent system)  The hazard warning lights À ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on
page 3-44 .
  (With the advanced keyless
function (European models))
 The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for con¿ rmation
when the doors and the liftgate/boot
lid are locked/unlocked using the
key.
 (With the advanced keyless
function (Except European
models))
 A beep sound can be heard for
con¿ rmation when the doors and the
liftgate/boot lid are locked/unlocked
using the key. If you prefer, the beep
sound can be turned off.
 The volume of the beep sound can
also be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .

3–10
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity
radio waves or noise, the operational
range may become narrower or
the system may not operate. For
determining battery replacement, Refer
to Keyless Entry System on page
3-3 .
Locking, Unlocking the Doors and
the Liftgate/Boot Lid

Exterior aerial
80 cm(31in) 80 cm(31in)
Operational range

NOTE
  The system may not operate if you
are too close to the windows or door
handles, or liftgate/boot lid.
  If the key is left in the following
areas and you leave the vehicle, the
doors may be locked depending on
the radio wave conditions even if the
key is left in the vehicle.
 


 Around the instrument panel



 In the storage compartments such
as the glove compartment or the
centre console
 


 On the rear parcel shelf (saloon)



 Next to a communication device
such as a mobile phone
Opening the Liftgate/Boot Lid

Exterior aerial
80 cm(31in)
Operational range

4–12
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to
the loss of power braking, which could
cause an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P position
and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.

CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
NOTE
  The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
  When the push button start is pressed
from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY
indicator light (green) may À ash for
approximately 30 seconds indicating
that the remaining battery power of
the key is low.
 Replace with a new battery before
the key becomes unusable.
 Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-41 .
  (Automatic transaxle)  If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other
than P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.

4–16
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
Under the following conditions, a period of time is required to stop engine idling 

 The battery power is depleted for some reasons such as the vehicle has not been driven
for a long period.
  The ambient temperature is high or low. 
 After the battery terminals are disconnected for some reasons such as for battery
replacement.
  (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)  After PM removal is performed by the diesel particulate ¿ lter (DPF).

Engine does not restart
If the following operations are performed while the idling is stopped, the engine will not
restart for safety reasons. In such cases, start the engine using the normal method.
 
 The bonnet is opened. 
 (European model)  The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened. 
 (Except European model) 



 (Manual transaxle) 
 With the shift lever in a position other than neutral, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
 


 (Automatic transaxle)
With the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode), the driver's
seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.


Engine-stop period is short or time until next engine idle stop is long 

 The ambient temperature is high or low. 
 The battery power is depleted. 
 Power consumption by the vehicle's electrical parts is high.

6–1 6–1
6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2
Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2

Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-3
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-15

Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-17
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-17
Bonnet ......................................................................................... 6-19
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-21
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-23
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-31
Window and Headlight Washer Fluid ......................................... 6-32
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-33
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-33
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-38
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-41
Tyres ............................................................................................ 6-44
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-48
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-61

Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-66
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-66
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-72

6–41
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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).

10–3
Index
Automatic Transaxle ........................... 4-49
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........ 4-52
Automatic transaxle controls......... 4-49
Direct mode ................................... 4-59
Driving tips.................................... 4-60
Manual shift mode......................... 4-53
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-50
Transaxle ranges ............................ 4-51
B
Battery ................................................. 6-38
Inspecting Electrolyte Level ......... 6-40
Maintenance .................................. 6-40
Recharging .................................... 6-41
Replacement .................................. 6-41
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-5
Battery runs out ................................... 7-24
Jump-Starting ................................ 7-24
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .......... 4-117
Cancelling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) ...................... 4-123
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ....................................... 7-53
Bluetooth
® [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
Bluetooth® Audio .......................... 5-62
Bluetooth® Hands-Free.................. 5-65
Bluetooth® Preparation .................. 5-49
Bluetooth® [Type B (touchscreen)]
Bluetooth® Audio ........................ 5-114
Bluetooth® Hands-Free................ 5-124
Bluetooth® Preparation ................ 5-111
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-33
Bonnet Release .................................... 6-19
Boot Lid .............................................. 3-21
When liftgate/boot lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-55
Boot Light ......................................... 5-156
Bottle Holder ..................................... 5-160 Brakes
Brakes assist .................................. 4-83
Foot brake...................................... 4-81
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-83
Parking brake ................................ 4-82
Warning light ................................. 4-83
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-7
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-30
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 5-162
Cell Phones ........................................... 8-4
Child Restraint
Categories of child-restraint
systems .......................................... 2-26
Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-21
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-26
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table............ 2-32
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-36
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-20
Collision warning ................................ 7-54
Coming Home Light ........................... 4-67
Control Status Display ........................ 4-95
Cruise Control ................................... 4-184
Cruise Control Switch ................. 4-185
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/
Cruise Set Indicator Light
(Green) ........................................ 4-186
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-32
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-160
D
Defogger
Mirror ............................................ 4-79
Rear window ................................. 4-78
Diesel Particulate Filter ..................... 4-194
Dimensions ........................................... 9-8
Direction Indicators ............................ 4-71

10–7
Index
M
Maintenance
Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-15
Manual Windows ................................ 3-41
Map Lights ........................................ 5-156
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ............................................ 4-135
Close proximity warning ............. 4-139
Cruise control function ................ 4-145
Display indication ....................... 4-138
Setting the system ....................... 4-139
Shift-up/shift-down request
display ......................................... 4-144
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ................................. 7-54
Message Indicated on Display ............ 7-48
Meters and Gauges .............................. 4-24
Mirror Defogger .................................. 4-79
Mirrors
Outside mirrors.............................. 3-34
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-37
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................... 4-25
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-34
Outside Temperature Display .............. 4-31
Outside temperature warning beep ..... 7-53
Over Rev. buzzer ................................. 7-53
Overhead Console ............................. 5-161
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-156
Overheating ......................................... 7-29
Owner Maintenance
Closing the Bonnet ........................ 6-20
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-21
Key battery replacement ............... 6-41
Opening the Bonnet....................... 6-19
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-17
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-82
Parking Sensor System ..................... 4-204
Park assist sensor system
operation ...................................... 4-207
Sensor detection range ................ 4-206
Personalisation Features ...................... 9-13
Power Steering .................................. 4-101
Power Windows .................................. 3-38
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-53
R
Radar Sensor (Front) ......................... 4-176
Radar Sensors (Rear) ........................ 4-181
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-163
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ...... 4-130
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-20
Rear Seat ............................................... 2-7
Rear View Monitor............................ 4-195
Displayable range on the screen ... 4-197
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-203
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-199
Rear view parking camera
location ........................................ 4-196
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-196
Variance between actual road conditions
and displayed Image
.................... 4-201
Viewing the display ..................... 4-198
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-78
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-77
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-77
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-37
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-23
Recording of Vehicle Data .................... 8-5
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ................................................. 8-2