A beep sound is heard when all
doors and the liftgate are closed
while the transmitter is being carried.
All the doors, fuel-filler flap, and
liftgate are locked automatically
when the transmitter is out of the
operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all
the doors, fuel-filler flap, and liftgate
are locked automatically after about
30 seconds.) If you are out of the
operational range before the doors
and the liftgate are completely
closed or another transmitter is left
in the vehicle, the walk-away auto
lock function will not work. Always
make sure that all doors and the
liftgate are closed and locked before
leaving the vehicle. The walk-away
auto lock function does not close the
power windows.
x(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the touch
sensor, all the doors , fuel-filler flap,
and liftgate will automatically lock if
any of the following operations are
not performed within about 30
seconds.
xOpening a door or the liftgate. xSwitching the ignition to any
position other than off.
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights will
flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Locking, Unlocking with
Tra n s m i t te r
The following locations can be locked/
unlocked by operating the keyless
entry system transmitter. Refer to
Keyless Entry System (page 3-4).
xAll doors xFuel-filler flap xLiftgate
▼Locking , Unlocking with
Door-Lock Switch
Door-lock switch on driver’s door
The following locations are locked/
unlocked by pressing the door-lock
switch.
xAll doors xFuel-filler
flap xLiftgate
1. Unlock
2. Lock
Locking from the outside using the
door-lock switch
When locking from the outside using
the door-lock switch, press the lock
side of the door-lock switch with all of
the following conditions met and then
close all the doors.
xThe ignition is switched OFF. xAny door is open.
NOTE
xTo prevent the transmitter from being
left in the vehicle, make sure that you
carry the transmitter before locking.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
3-16
▼Auto Lock/Unlock Function
WARNING
Do not pull the inner handle on a
front door:
Pulling the inner handle on a front
door while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. Passengers can fall out of
the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally , which could result in
death or serious injury.
xWhen the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all the doors,
fuel-filler flap, and liftgate lock
automatically.
xWhen the ignition is switched off, all
the doors, fuel-filler flap, and liftgate
unlock automatically.
The auto lock/unlock function settings
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Locking , Unlocking with
Door-Lock Knob
Operation from inside
To lock any door from the inside, press
the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door
locks.
1. Unlocked: Red indicator
2. Lock
3. Unlock
Operation from outside
To lock any door using its door-lock
knob from the outside, press the
door-lock knob to the lock position
and close the door (holding the door
handle in the open position is not
required).
This does not operate the other door
locks.
NOTE
When locking the door this way:
xBe careful not to leave the key inside
the vehicle.
xThe doors cannot be locked using
the driver's door lock knob if any
door or liftgate is open when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
3-19
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap
▼Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn
skin and eyes and cause illness if
ingested. Fuel spray is released when
there is pressure in the fuel tank and
the fuel-filler cap is removed too
quickly.
Before refuelling, stop the engine,
and always keep sparks and flames
away from the filler neck:
Fuel vapour is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect
fuel-filler cap or not using a fuel-filler
cap may result in a fuel leak, which
could result in serious burns or death
in an accident.
Do not continue refuelling after the
fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel
pump nozzle has shut off automatically
is dangerous because
overfilling the
fuel tank may cause fuel overflow or
leakage. Fuel overflow and leakage
could damage the vehicle and if the
fuel ignites it could cause a fire and
explosion resulting in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
¾Always use only a designated Mazda
fuel-filler cap or an approved
equivalent, available at an expert
repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer). The
wrong cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel and emission
control systems.
¾When using an automatic car wash
or a high water pressure car washer,
lock the driver's door. Otherwise,
the
fuel-filler
flap may open
unexpectedly and could be
damaged.
▼Refuelling
Before refuelling, close all the doors,
windows, and liftgate, and switch the
ignition OFF.
1. Using the following , unlock the
driver’s door.
xTransmitter (page 3-16) xTouch sensor (page 3-13) xDoor-lock switch (page 3-16) xAuto lock/unlock function (page
3-19)
NOTE
xWhen the driver's door is locked/
unlocked, the fuel flap is also
locked/unlocked at the same
time.
xThe time until the fuel flap is
locked after locking the driver's
door can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in
the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual.
xHowever, if you change the time
until the fuel flap is locked,
locking of the fuel flap using the
following functions is not
applicable.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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Only operate the power folding
outside mirror with the vehicle safely
parked:
Operating the power folding outside
mirror while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. Wind blast on the mirror
will cause them to collapse and you
will be unable to return it to the
on-road position, preventing rearview
visibility.
The ignition must be switched to ACC
or ON position.
To fold the mirrors, press the outside
mirror folding switch.
To return the mirrors to their on-road
positions, press the switch again.
Automatic folding function
When the ignition is switched to OFF,
the outside mirrors automatically fold
in and out when the doors are locked
and unlocked.
Also, when the ignition is switched ON
or the engine is started, the outside
mirrors fold out automatically.
NOTE
xThe outside mirrors may not fold in
and out automatically under cold
weather conditions.
If the outside mirrors do not fold in
and out automatically, remove any
ice or snow, and then press the
outside mirror folding switch to fold
the outside mirrors in or out.
xThe automatic folding function can
be turned on or off.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
xIn the following cases, the outside
mirrors do not fold out
automatically. Press the outside
mirror folding switch to fold out the
outside mirrors.
xPressing the outside mirror folding
switch to fold in the outside
mirrors.
*1
xDisconnecting the battery
terminals after the outside mirrors
fold in automatically.
*1 When the automatic folding function is
changed from off to on after folding in the
outside mirrors, the outside mirrors fold out
automatically.
Engine-off outside mirror operation
The outside mirrors can be operated
for about 40 seconds after the ignition
is switched from ON to off.
Driver's side auto-dimming outside
mirror*
The movement of the auto-dimming
outside mirror is interlocked with the
auto-dimming rearview mirror in the
interior to automatically reduce glare
from rear on-coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page
3-39.
NOTE
The front passenger-side outside
mirror does not have the
auto-dimming feature.
Before Driving
Mirrors
3-38*Some models.
Rocking the Vehicle
▼Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous. The
spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating , transmission failure, and
tyre damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move
the shift lever/selector lever from 1 (D)
to R position.
Winter Driving
▼Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper,
flares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer (we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer) to
check the following:
xHave the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-28.
xInspect the battery and its leads.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
xUse an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that
the vehicle will be driven in (page
6-24).
xInspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections.
xUse washer fluid made with
antifreezeŠbut do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 6-31).
NOTE
xRemove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
xDo not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
xNever use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
3-56
▼Ty re s
When towing a trailer, make sure all
tyres are inflated to the recommended
cold-tyre pressure, as indicated on the
tyre pressure chart on the driver's door
frame. Trailer tyre size, load rating, and
inflation pressures should conform to
tyre manufacturer specifications.
WARNING
Never use the temporary spare tyre
when towing:
Using the temporary spare tyre on your
vehicle when towing a trailer is
dangerous as it could result in tyre
failure, loss of control, and injury to
vehicle occupants.
▼Safety Chains
Safety chains must be used as a
precautionary measure should the
trailer become unintentionally
unhitched. They should cross under the
trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow full turns.
Consult literature published by your
trailer or hitch manufacturer for more
details.
WARNING
Make sure the safety chain is securely
attached to both the trailer and the
vehicle prior to departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety
chain securely attached to both the
trailer and the vehicle is dangerous. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit or
hitch ball, the trailer could wander into
another lane and cause a collision.
▼Trailer Lights
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to the lighting system of your
Mazda. This may damage your
vehicle's electrical system and lighting
systems. To connect the lighting
system, consult an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer)
▼Trailer Brakes
Check the Maximum trailer
towing-load table in Weight Limits
(page 3-61), and if your trailer weight
exceeds the value in the TOTAL
TRAILER WEIGHT (Trailer without
brake), trailer brakes are required.
If your trailer has brakes, make sure
they meet regulations.
WARNING
Do not connect a hydraulic
trailer-brake system to your vehicle's
brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake
system directly to the vehicle brake
system is dangerous and will result in
inadequate braking and possible injury.
▼Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
xVerify that your Mazda maintains a
near-normal attitude when a loaded
or unloaded trailer is connected. Do
not drive if it has an abnormal
front-up or front-down position.
Inspect for incorrect nose weight,
worn suspension parts, and trailer
overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer (we
Before Driving
To w i n g
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