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Always keep batteries out of
the reach of children:
Allowing children to play near batteries
is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause
serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or
on the skin.
Keep flames and sparks away
from open battery cells and do not
allow metal tools to contact the
positive (+) or negative (-) terminal of
the battery when working near a
battery. Do not allow the positive (+)
terminal to contact the vehicle body:
Flames and sparks near open battery
cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery
operation, could ignite and cause the
battery to explode. An exploding
battery can cause serious burns and
injuries. Keep all flames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open
battery cells.
Keep all flames and sparks
away from open battery cells because
hydrogen gas is produced from open
battery cells while charging the
battery or adding battery
fluid:
Flames and sparks near open battery
cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery
operation, could ignite and cause the
battery to explode. An exploding
battery can cause serious burns and
injuries. Keep all
flames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open
battery cells.
NOTE
Before performing battery
maintenance, remove the battery
cover.
▼Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
xKeep it securely mounted. xKeep the top clean and dry. xKeep terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
xRinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
xIf the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the
battery leads and charge the battery
every 6 weeks.
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block located in the engine
compartment.
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is
blown.
1. Normal
2. Blown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same
amperage rating , and make sure it
fits tightly. If it does not
fit tightly,
have an expert install it. Consult an
expert repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer).
If you have no spare fuses, borrow
one of the same rating from a
circuit not essential to vehicle
operation, such as the audio or
accessory socket circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with a
genuine Mazda fuse or equivalent
of the same rating. Otherwise, you
may damage the electric system.
6. Reinstall the cover and make sure
that it is securely installed.
Replacing the fuses under the bonnet
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses
in the cabin are normal, inspect the
fuse block under the bonnet.
If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the ignition is switched
off, and other switches are
off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is
blown, replace it with a new one of
the same amperage rating.
1. Normal
2. Blown
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WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an expert repairer
(we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer) perform the
replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse
is a high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an
electrical shock or a short circuit
resulting in a fire.
4. Reinstall the cover and make sure
that it is securely installed.
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Parking in an Emergency
▼Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on or
near a roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic
hazard and that they must take
extreme caution when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher
and all the direction indicators will
flash. The hazard warning indicator
lights in the instrument cluster flash
simultaneously.
NOTE
xThe direction indicators do not work
when the hazard warning lights are
on.
xCheck local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed to verify
that it is not in violation of the law.
Roadside Emergency
Triangle Retaining Strap
*
▼Roadside Emergency Triangle
Retaining Strap
Keep the roadside emergency triangle
in the right side trim and secure it with
the strap.
1. Strap
If Trouble Arises
Parking in an Emergency
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Ty p e E
1. Jack lever
2. Spare tyre hold-down bolt
3. Screwdriver
*
4. Towing eyelet
5. Jack
6. Spare tyre
7. Wrench
*
8. Wheel brace
▼Jack*
To remove the jack
1. Remove the luggage mat.
2. Remove the jack.
To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in
reverse.
Maintenance
xAlways keep the jack clean. xMake sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
xMake sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
▼Spare Tyre*
Your Mazda has a temporary spare
tyre.
The temporary spare tyre is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tyre, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tyres should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare
tyre on the front wheels (driving
wheels):
Driving with the temporary spare tyre
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound roads,
and have an accident. Move a regular
tyre to the front wheel and install the
temporary spare tyre to the rear.
CAUTION
¾When using the temporary spare
tyre, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tyre. Drive carefully.
¾To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tyre or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
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