12. Thread the belt through the buckle,then pull the belt end to secure the flat
tire.
13. Return the seat back on the right sideof the rear seat to its original position.
14. Remove the tire blocks and store the
tools and jack.
15. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
16. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure
is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure
could affect handling and result in an
accident. When you check the regular tires'
air pressure, check the spare tire, too.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from rattling,
store them properly.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving:
Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The
cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.
CAUTION
Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V
motor generator set).
1. Move the booster vehicle so that its battery is as close as p ossible to your vehicle's
battery.
2. Make sure that the power such as for the headlights and air c onditioner is turned off.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Turn off the booster vehicle's engine and connect the jumper cables in the following
order.
Make sure that the jumper cables are securely connected so that they do not disconnect
due to engine vibrations.
1st lead
1. Positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery
2. Positive (+) terminal on booster vehicle's battery
2nd lead
1. Negative (-) terminal on booster vehicle's battery
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
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If the parking brake cannot be released
when towing the vehicle, transport the
vehicle with all front and rear wheels
raised off the ground as shown in the
figure. If the vehicle is towed without
raising the wheels off the ground, the
brake system could be damaged.
Wheel dollies
Tiedown Hooks*
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for securing
the vehicle to a transport vessel during
shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being damaged.
▼ Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft c loth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Front
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
(Long type)
Rear
Tiedown eyelet
(Short type) Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying ro
pe to the tiedown
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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SignalWarning
(Red)
Brake Pedal Opera‐
tion Demand Warn‐
ing Light
*
When only flashing
Flashes if there is the possibility of the vehicle not being he ld in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hol d your foot on the
brake pedal.
When flashing and beep sound is activated at the same time
The warning light flashes and the beep sound is activated for a bout 5 seconds if there is a
problem with the system. If the warning light flashes and the warning sound is activated,
immediately depress the brake pedal and stop using the AUTOHOLD function then con‐
tact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WA R N I N G
Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light flashes and the beep sound is acti‐
vated while using the AUTOHOLD function:
Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
Check Engine Light If this light illuminates while d
riving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions whe n the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a problem.The emission control system has a problem.The fuel tank level being ve ry low or approaching empty.The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
If the check engine light turns on, do not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected and th en reconnected, the engine could be damaged
and catch on fire.
Automatic Trans‐
axle Warning Indi‐ cation/Warning
Light
*
The indication/light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning indication/lig ht illuminates, the transaxle has an electri‐
cal problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Door-Ajar/Trunk
lid-Ajar Warning Indi‐ cation/Warning Light The light turns on if any door/trunk lid is
not closed securely.
Close the door/tr
unk lid securely.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Syste m Warning Light (Turns on)
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t urns off.
Wa r n i n g
When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sound is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
WA R N I N G
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound
is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound
is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle
drivability could worsen an d result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition
of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system
monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is da ngerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a
dangerous accident.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
Engine compartment overview.... 6-22
Key battery replacement..............6-36
Opening the hood........................ 6-20
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-18
P
Parking Brake....................................4-95
Parking Sensor System................... 4-232
Park assist sensor system
operation.................................... 4-236
Sensor detection range.............. 4-234
Personalization Features................... 9-10
Power Steering................................ 4-114
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-44
Power Windows................................ 3-29
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-212
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-209
Rearview Mirror................................3-26
Rear Coat Hooks............................... 5-94
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-140
Rear Door Child Safet y Locks.......... 3-15
Rear Seat........................................... 2-15
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-224
Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-226
Picture quality adjustment......... 4-231
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-227
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-225
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-225
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-230
Viewing the display................... 4-227
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-83
Recommended Oil.............................6-23
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-23
Recreational Towing......................... 3-47
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-19
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-47
Key battery.................................. 6-36
Light bulbs...................................6-43
Tires............................................. 6-40
Wheel........................................... 6-42
Wiper........................................... 6-30
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-44
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-41
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-15
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-39
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seat Seat position memory.................. 2-11
Seats Front seat....................................... 2-5
Head restraint.............................. 2-17
Rear seat...................................... 2-15
Seat ventilation............................ 2-20
Seat warmer................................. 2-19
Seat Belt System Automatic locking....................... 2-24
Emergency locking...................... 2-24
Extender....................................... 2-28
Pregnant women.......................... 2-24
Seat belt precautions................... 2-22
3-point type................................. 2-25
Seat Belt Warning Beep.................... 7-42
Security System Immobilizer system..................... 3-35
Theft-deterrent system.................3-37
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