Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, 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 fire or
water.
Never deform or crush.
Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2025 or equivalent).
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
•The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off
(for vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-42), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
•The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash 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, fo llow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key.
Knob
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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•If the leather upholstery comes into
contact with any of the following, clean
it immediately.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
premature wear, mold, or stains.
•Sand or dirt
•Grease or oil, such as hand cream
•Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or hair
dressing items
•If the leather upholstery gets wet,
promptly remove moisture with a dry
cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such as
hardening and shrinkage.
•Exposure to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause deterioration and
shrinkage. When parking the car under
direct sunlight for long periods, shade
the interior using sunshades.
•Do not leave vinyl products on the
leather upholstery for long periods.
They may affect the leather quality and
colouring. If the cabin temperature
becomes hot, the vinyl may deteriorate
and adhere to the genuine leather.
▼Plastic Part Maintenance
CAUTION
Do not use polishing agents.
Depending on the product ingredients,
they could cause discolouration, stains,
cracks or peeling of the coating.
▼ Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad)
Maintenance
Extremely soft material is used for the soft
pad surface. If the so
ft pad surface is
rubbed harshly with a dry cloth, it could
result in the surface being damaged and
leaving white scratch marks.
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent (approx.
5%) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
▼Active Driving Display
Maintenance*
Windscreen type
The dust-proof sheet has a coating. When
cleaning, do not use a hard or
rough-surface cloth, o
r cleaning detergent.
In addition, if a chemical solvent gets on
the active driving d isplay, wipe it off
immediately. The dust-proof sheet could
be damaged and the surface coating could
be scratched. Use a fine, soft cloth such as
those used for cleaning eyeglasses.
NOTE
Use of compressed air when cleaning the
dust-proof sheet is recommended.
Auto flip-up type
The combiner and mirror surface have a
special coating. When cleaning it, do not
use a hard cloth, a c loth with a rough
surface, or cleaning detergent. Use a
fine-textured, soft cloth.
If a chemical solvent gets on the combiner
or mirror surface, wipe it off immediately.
Otherwise, they could be damaged and the
surface coating could be scratched.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Mazda ERA-GLONASS
(Russia)............................................... 7-2 Mazda ERA-GLONASS.............. 7-2
Indicator Light/Beep Sound....... 7-10
Test Mode................................... 7-11
Parking in an Emergency............... 7-14 Parking in an Emergency............7-14
Roadside Emergency Triangle
Retaining Strap
*......................... 7-14
Flat Tyre........................................... 7-15 Spare Tyre and Tool Storage...... 7-15
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit
*......
.................................................... 7-19
Changing a Flat Tyre (With Spare
Tyre)........................................... 7-26
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-32 Jump-Starting............................. 7-32
Emergency Starting.........................7-35 Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5).......................................... 7-35
Push-Starting.............................. 7-35
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2).............................................. 7-36
Overheating......................................7-37
Overheating................................ 7-37
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-39 Towing Description.................... 7-39
Towing Hooks......... ................... 7-41
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-43 If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-43
Message Indicated in Multi-
information Display.................... 7-59
Message Indicated on
Display........................................7-61
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-63
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-70 When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened........................................7-70
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate............................................. 7-71 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate................................ 7-71
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6.(With i-ELOOP system)
“i-ELOOP charging” is displayed in
the multi-display of the instrument
cluster after the engine is started. The
message is no longer displayed when
the engine is running and the charging
is completed. The vehicle may be
driven after the message is no longer
displayed.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven while the
message is displayed, a beep sound is
heard.
If you turn the steering wheel while the
message is displayed, it will feel
heavier than normal, but this does not
indicate an abnormality. The steering
operation will return to normal after
the message is no longer displayed. Do
not remove the jumper leads while the
message is displayed.
7. When finished, carefully disconnect the leads in the reverse order described
in the illustration.
8. If the battery cover has been removed,
install it in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE
•Verify that the covers are securely
installed.
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
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If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no
problem if the light turns off, h owever if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again,
consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Vehicles with type B audio)
The details for some warnings can be viewed on the centre display.
1. If the warning light is turned on, select
icon on the home screen to display the
application screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
4. Select the applicable warni ng to view the warning details.
▼Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If any of the following warning
lights turns on, the system may have a malfunction. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorised M azda Repairer.
SignalWarning
Brake System Warning
Light If the brake system warning ligh
t remains illuminated the brake fluid may be low or
there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicl e in a safe place im-
mediately and contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Autho rised Mazda Re-
pairer.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an expert repair‐
er, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the brakes inspected as soon
as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that
your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this
light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress
the brake pedal more st rongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g If the electronic brake force di
stribution control unit determines that some compo-
nents are operating incorrectly , the control unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warni ng light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be
the electronic brake force distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re‐
pairer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning li ght and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminate d, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer‐
gency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System Warn- ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a
malfunction of the alter-
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Co nsult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Author ised Mazda Repairer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the w arning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way o n level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain b ack into the sump.
3. Inspect the engine oil level. (page 6-28) If it's low, add th e appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extrem
ely high, and illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine l oad until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-37.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engi ne coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Mal-
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m alfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no probl em if the message in the display turns off after a
while. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised M azda Repairer if
the message is displayed continuously.
NOTE
•If the message is displayed , the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operate d, however, the operation may feel heavy
compared to normal, or the steerin g wheel could vibrate when turning.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and ri ght while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the po wer steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minu tes for the system to return
to normal.
Power Steering Mal- function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an ex-
pert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if the light illuminates/
flashes continuously.
NOTE
•If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normal-
ly. In this happens, the steering wheel c an still be operated, however, the operation
may feel heavy compared to normal, or th e steering wheel could vibrate when turn-
ing.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and ri ght while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the po wer steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minu tes for the system to return
to normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
Master Warning In-
dication/Warning
Light With Multi-information Display
Master
warning
light
Master warning
indication
(Master warning indication)
Displays when notification of the
system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in th e display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Master warning light)
The master warning light displ ays when a warning message occurs.
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authori sed Mazda Repairer.
For details, refer to the explan ations for the warning/indicato r lights, in the warning/indi-
cator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the “Warn-
ing” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Mu lti-information Display and INFO switch on page 4-31.
Without Multi-information Display
The light illuminates continuously if any one of t he following occurs. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
•There is a malfunction in the battery management system.•There is a malfunction in the brake switch.•(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
•There is a malfunction in the engine's hydraulic control.•There is a malfunction in the engine's timing chain.•There is a malfunction in the blow-by heater.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Warn- ing Light The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle in-
spected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Au
thorised Mazda Repairer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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