2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 power steering

3–1*Some models.3–1
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3

Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10

Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate/Boot Lid ......................... 3-21

Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-26
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-26
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap .............. 3-31

Steering Wheel................................... 3-33
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-33

Mirrors ............................................... 3-34
Mirrors ......................................... 3-34

Windows ............................................. 3-38
Power Windows ........................... 3-38
Manual Windows
* ........................ 3-41
Security System ................................. 3-42
Modi¿ cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-42
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-42
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-44

Driving Tips ....................................... 3-48
Running-In ................................... 3-48
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-48
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-49
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-50
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-51
Winter Driving ............................. 3-51
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-54
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ..................... 3-55

Towing ................................................ 3-56
Towing Caravans and Trailers
(Europe/Turkey/South Africa) ..... 3-56

3–49
Before Driving
Driving Tips
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.
Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tyre
speed could cause the tyres to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and
an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
 


 Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
 


 Avoid sudden braking and sudden
manoeuvring.
 


 Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
  Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-86 .
 


 If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
 


 For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow,
use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.

NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.

4–2*Some models.
Drive Selection ................................... 4-99
Drive Selection * ........................... 4-99

Power Steering................................. 4-101
Power Steering ........................... 4-101

i-ACTIVSENSE............................... 4-102
i-ACTIVSENSE
* ........................ 4-102
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
* ........................................ 4-105
Adaptive LED Headlights
(ALH)
* ........................................ 4-108
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* .................................... 4-111
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
* ....................................... 4-117
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
* ...................................... 4-124
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) * ... 4-127
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert
(RCTA)
* ..................................... 4-130
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
* .................................... 4-135
Adjustable Speed Limiter * ......... 4-148
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F)
* ................................... 4-155
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)
* .................................. 4-161
Smart Brake Support (SBS) * ...... 4-167
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
* ......................................... 4-170
Radar Sensor (Front) * ................. 4-176
Laser Sensor * .............................. 4-179
Radar Sensors (Rear) * ................ 4-181
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) * ........... 4-183
Cruise Control ................................. 4-184
Cruise Control
* ........................... 4-184

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ... 4-190
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System
* ....................................... 4-190

Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ......................... 4-194
Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ................... 4-194

Rear View Monitor .......................... 4-195
Rear View Monitor
* ................... 4-195

Parking Sensor System ................... 4-204
Parking Sensor System
* ............. 4-204

4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.

Push button startIndicator light

NOTE
  The engine starts by pressing the
push button start while depressing
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle)
or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle). To switch the ignition
position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.
  Do not leave the ignition switched
ON while the engine is not running.
Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in
ACC (For automatic transaxle, the
selector lever is in the P position, and
the ignition is in ACC), the ignition
switches off automatically after about
25 minutes. O f f
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st
gear or R (manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle)
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
NOTE
(Locked steering wheel)
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is À ashing and the beep sound
is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button
start while moving the steering wheel
left and right.

4–17
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE

Engine restarts automatically while engine idling is stopped
Under the following conditions, the engine restarts automatically.
 
 The i-stop OFF switch is pressed until the beep sounds.

 The air conditioner is operated with the airÀ ow mode dial in the position. 
 (Automatic air-conditioning) 



 The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is set to the maximum heating/
maximum cooling (A/C ON).
 


 The cabin temperature is largely different from the set temperature of the air
conditioner.
 
 The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move. 
 Two minutes have elapsed since the idling was stopped. 
 The battery power is depleted. 
 (Automatic transaxle) 



 The accelerator pedal is depressed with the selector lever in the D or M (not in
second gear ¿ xed mode) position.




 The selector lever is shifted to the R position.



 The selector lever is shifted from N or P position to D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed
mode) position.
 


 The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D or M (not in second
gear ¿ xed mode) position.




 The selector lever is in the M position and the second gear ¿ xed mode is selected. 

 (Except European model) 



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


 (Automatic transaxle)
With the selector lever in the N or P position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.

4–39
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Page


(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light *1 7-35

Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light *1 7-35

Master Warning Light *1 7-38

Check Engine Light *1 7-38


(Amber) * i-stop Warning Light *1 7-38


(Amber) * i-ELOOP Warning Light 7-38

* Automatic Transaxle Warning Light *1 7-38

Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1 7-38

* Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 Flashing
7-38
Turns on
7-43


(Red) KEY Warning Light *1 Malfunction
7-38
Except malfunction
7-43


(Amber) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light *1 7-38


(Amber) * Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) Warning Light *1 7-38

* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light *1 Flashing
4-115
Turns on
7-38


(Amber) * Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light 7-38

4–60
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle move
forward with the selector lever in the
reverse position. Otherwise, the engine
may stop, causing the loss of the power
brake and power steering functions,
and make it dif¿ cult to control the
vehicle which could result in an
accident.
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
  The accelerator pedal may initially
feel heavy as it is being depressed,
then feel lighter as it is depressed
further. This change in pedal force
aids the engine control system
in determining how much the
accelerator pedal has been depressed
for performing kickdown, and
functions to control whether or not
kickdown should be performed.
 
 While the selector lever is in the M
position and the DSC is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch
to automatic shift mode even if
the accelerator pedal is completely
depressed. Operate the selector lever.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:

1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually
accelerating.

Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.

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When Driving
Power Steering
Power Steering
 












 Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
  If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
 


 The warning light noti¿ es the driver
of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
  In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
  Refer to Warning Lights on page
4-38 .
  Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer
on page 7-53 .

CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than
5 seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.