▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The EPB system applies the parking
brake using an electric motor. The
system can operate automatically and
manually.
The EPB switch indicator light turns on
when applying the parking brake and it
turns off when releasing the parking
brake.
1. Indicator light
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
parking brake applied:
If the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied, the brake parts may
generate heat and the brake system
may not operate, leading to an
accident.
Before driving the vehicle, release the
parking brake and make sure that the
EPB indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns off.
Apply the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle:
Not applying the parking brake when
parking the vehicle is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and
result in an accident. Before leaving the
vehicle, apply the parking brake and
make sure that the EPB indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
xThe parking brake cannot be applied
or released while the vehicle battery
is dead.
Refer to If a Jump-Starting on page
7-39.
xWhen the charging system warning
light in the instrument cluster turns
on, the parking brake cannot be
applied after switching the ignition
OFF. Before switching the ignition
OFF, apply the parking brake
manually.
xThe sound of the parking brake being
applied or released can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
xIf the EPB is not used for long
periods, an automatic inspection of
the system is performed while the
vehicle is parked. An operation
sound can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a problem.
xWhen applying the parking brake
and switching OFF the ignition, an
operation sound can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
xThe brake pedal may move while
applying or releasing the parking
brake, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
xIf there is a problem with the brake
system (foot brake) while driving the
vehicle, continually pulling up the
EPB switch will apply the brakes and
decelerate or stop the vehicle. The
parking brake on-reminder sound is
activated while the brake is applied.
In addition, when releasing the
switch, the brake is released and the
sound stops.
When Driving
Brake
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the
vehicle.
Emergency Call System.............. 7-2
Emergency Call System
*.......... 7-2
Mazda ERA-GLONASS............. 7-12
Mazda ERA-GLONASS
*........ 7-12
Parking in an Emergency.......... 7-23
Parking in an Emergency....... 7-23
Roadside Emergency Triangle
Retaining Strap
*................... 7-23
Flat Tyre................................. 7-24
Spare Tyre and Tool
Storage............................... 7-24
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit
*.....
.......................................... 7-27
Changing a Flat Tyre (With Spare
Tyre)................................... 7-33
Battery Runs Out..................... 7-39
Jump-Starting...................... 7-39
Emergency Starting................. 7-42
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G
2.5 and
SKYACTIV-X 2.0)..... 7-42
Push-Starting....................... 7-42
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
1.8).................................... 7-43
Overheating........................... 7-44
Overheating........................ 7-44
Emergency Towing.................. 7-46
Towing Description.............. 7-46
Towing Hooks......................7-47
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds..................... 7-49
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................ 7-49
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display............. 7-63
Warning Sound is
Activated.............................7-67
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened................................. 7-73
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened.............................. 7-73
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate................................. 7-74
If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate........................ 7-74
Windscreen Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................... 7-75
Windscreen Wipers Operate at
High Speed......................... 7-75
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Jump-Starting
▼Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If
you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a
competent service technician do the work.
WARNING
Follow These Precautions Carefully:
To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.
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.
Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may
rupture or explode, causing serious injury.
Connect the negative lead to a good ground point away from the battery:
Connecting the end of the second jumper lead to the negative (–) terminal of the
discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.
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Route the jumper leads away from parts that will be moving:
Connecting a jumper lead near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.
The lead 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 possible to your
vehicle's battery.
2. Make sure that the power such as for the headlights and air conditioner is turned
off.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Turn off the booster vehicle's engine and connect the jumper leads in the
following order.
Make sure that the jumper leads are securely connected so that they do not
disconnect due to engine vibrations.
1st lead
Positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery
Positive (+) terminal on booster vehicle's battery
2nd lead
Negative (-) terminal on booster vehicle's battery
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Location shown in the figure (do not connect to the negative (-) terminal of
the battery)
5. Start the booster vehicle's engine and rev the engine.
6. Start the engine of your vehicle. Run the engines for about 3 minutes to
temporarily charge the battery of your vehicle.
7. Disconnect the jumper leads in the reverse order of their connection.
8. Install the battery cover.
9. Have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer) as soon as possible.
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