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 towing eyelet
using the wheel brace or
equivalent.
Consult an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
Front
1. Wheel brace
2. Towing eyelet
Rear
1. Wheel brace
2. Towing eyelet
4. Hook the towing rope to the
towing eyelet.
CAUTION
¾If the towing eyelet is not
securely tightened, it may loosen
or disengage from the bumper
when towing the vehicle. Make
sure that the towing eyelet is
securely tightened to the
bumper.
¾Be careful not to damage the
towing eyelet and towing hook,
vehicle body, or transmission
system when towing under the
following conditions:
¾Do not tow a vehicle heavier
than yours.
¾Do not suddenly accelerate
your vehicle as it will apply a
severe shock to the towing
eyelet and towing hook or
rope.
¾Do not attach any rope other
than to the towing eyelet and
towing hook.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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▼Brake Override Warning Indication
This message is displayed when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the same time while
driving.
Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
▼Check Engine Indication/Light
If this light illuminates while driving ,
the vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving
conditions when the light illuminated
and consult an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
The check engine light may illuminate
in the following cases:
xThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
xThe emission control system has a
problem.
x(Except SKYACTIV-D 1.8)
xThe fuel tank level being very low
or approaching empty.
xThe
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 expert
repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer) as soon as
possible.
WARNING
If the check engine light turns on, do
not disconnect the battery leads.
If the battery leads are disconnected
and then reconnected, the engine
could be damaged and catch on
fire.
▼i-stop Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Amber)*
When the light is turned on
xA problem in the system may be
indicated under the following
conditions. Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
xThe light does not turn on when
the ignition is switched ON.
x(Except European model)
If the i-stop warning light (amber)
remains on while the engine is
running , the battery performance
may have decreased. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer).
When the light is flashing
The light continues to flash if the
system has a malfunction. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer
(we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.7-53
▼KEY Warning Indication/Warning
Light (Red)
“Keyless Entry System Malfunc. Have
the Vehicle Inspected” is displayed
This message is displayed if the
advanced keyless entry & push button
start system has a problem.
Contact an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the engine may not start. If the
engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for
starting the engine, and have the
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer
(we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer) as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for
Starting the Engine on page 4-9.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
xIf the presence of the key cannot be
detected (dead battery, battery
malfunction, no key), it is displayed
when the driver attempts to start the
engine (push button start operation,
brake pedal depression).
xDisplayed when it is determined that
a key that was in the vehicle has
been removed from the vehicle. (Key
taken out warning. Other than
IG-OFF).
▼Security Indicator Light
If the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do
not shut
off the engine. Go to an
expert repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer) and have
it checked. If the engine is shut off
while the indicator light is
flashing , you
will not be able to restart it.
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal
transmission. Switch the ignition off,
and then restart the engine. If the
engine does not start after 3 or more
tries, contact an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
NOTE
Because the electronic codes are reset
when the immobilizer system is
repaired, the keys are needed. Make
sure to bring all the keys to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer so that
they can be programmed.
▼AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light*
“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel
Drive Only. Have the Vehicle
Inspected” is displayed/When the
light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light
turns on under the following
conditions. The system may have a
malfunction. Have the vehicle checked
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-56*Some models.
The warning light operates even if there
is no passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a
certain period of time after the engine
has been started, the warning light
turns
off.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
▼Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light*
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains.
Action to be taken
Add washer fluid (page 6-31).
▼Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning
Indication/Warning Light
The light turns on if any door/liftgate is
not closed securely.
Action to be taken
Close the door/liftgate securely.
▼Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Turns on)
*
If a tyre pressure decreases below the
specified air pressure, the TPMS
warning light turns on.
At the same time, a message and the
tyre pressure of each tyre are displayed
on the multi-information display
alternately. In addition, the tyre (s)
with low air pressure is displayed in
yellow.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle at high
speeds if the TPMS warning light turns
on or flashes:
Driving the vehicle at high speeds
while the TPMS warning light is turned
on or flashing is dangerous because
the brake performance and the
steering wheel operability will be
reduced. If the vehicle is driven at high
speeds or the brakes are suddenly
applied, it could lead to an accident.
Gradually apply the brakes to lower the
vehicle's speed.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-60*Some models.
Index
Rocking the Vehicle................... 3-56
Running-In................................ 3-53
S
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................. 3-53
Scheduled Maintenance.............. 6-3
Seats
Driver's seat........................... 2-4
Driving position memory....... 2-10
Front passenger's seat........... 2-12
Front seat............................... 2-4
Head restraint...................... 2-15
Rear seat..............................2-13
Seat warmer......................... 2-17
Seat Belt System
Emergency locking................ 2-22
Pregnant women.................. 2-21
Seat belt precautions............ 2-20
Seat Belt Warning Beep............. 7-67
Security System
Immobilizer system............... 3-47
Theft-deterrent system.......... 3-49
Shift Position Warning Beep....... 7-69
Smart Brake Support (SBS)....... 4-175
Collision warning................ 4-176
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation........4-177
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC).................................4-181
Collision warning................ 4-184
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
[Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC) system
operation........................... 4-184
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-
R)........................................... 4-177
Collision warning................ 4-180
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
[Rear] (SBS-R) system
operation........................... 4-180
Spare Tyre................................. 7-25
Specifications
Brakes.................................. 9-12
Capacities.............................. 9-7
Cleaner.................................. 9-7
Dimensions............................ 9-9
Electrical system..................... 9-4
Engine................................... 9-4
Light bulbs............................. 9-9
Lubricant quality..................... 9-6
Tyres.................................... 9-10
Speed Limiter Warning Beep...... 7-72
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger air bag
deactivation switch............... 2-51
How the SRS air bags work.... 2-55
Limitations to SRS air bag...... 2-60
Monitoring........................... 2-62
SRS air bag deployment
criteria................................. 2-58
Supplementary restraint system
components......................... 2-54
Supplementary restraint system
(SRS) precautions................. 2-45
Starting the Engine...................... 4-5
Steering Wheel
Heated steering wheel.......... 2-18
Horn.................................... 4-67
Storage Compartments.............. 5-39
Centre console..................... 5-40
Glove compartment..............5-40
Luggage compartment.......... 5-41
Overhead console................ 5-39
Storage pocket..................... 5-40
Storage Pocket.......................... 5-40
Sunroof.....................................3-44
Sunshade.................................. 3-46
Sunvisors.................................. 5-32
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