When the ignition is switched ON
and the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, do not touch the
windshield or the windshield wipers
Otherwise, the windshield wipers
will operate automatically which
could catch your fingers or damage
the windshield wipers.
When removing ice or snow, or
cleaning the windshield, always
make sure the wiper lever is in the
OFF position.
Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle roof or the antenna.
Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the antenna.
Make sure that the fuel-filler lid is
closed and lock the doors.
Otherwise, the
fuel-filler lid may be
forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or
fuel-filler lid.
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least
once a month, with lukewarm or cold
water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here
are some examples of how scratching
could occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
The vehicle is washed with a rough,
dry, or dirty cloth.
The vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
Cleansers or wax containing
abrasives are used.
NOTE
Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint finish:
Rinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold water
before washing.
Use plenty of lukewarm or cold
water and a soft cloth when washing
the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
Rub gently when washing or drying
the vehicle.
Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well
maintained.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may discolor
or deteriorate the paint.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material
from the underside of the fenders, and
make sure the drain holes in the lower
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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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 dama ge 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).
NOTE
Do not use vehicles with M Hybrid as a booster vehicle.
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 th e headlights and air conditioner 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 se curely 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
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
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Overheating
▼Overheating
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating and the
high engine coolant temperature
warning indication is displayed, the
vehicle loses power or you hear a loud
knocking or pinging noise, the engine
is probably too hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is
no longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating and the
high engine coolant temperature
warning indication is displayed:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine
compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the
vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates,
then open the hood and start the
engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine
after the temperature has
decreased.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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If a Warning Light TurnsOn or Flashes
▼If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes,
take appropriate action for each light.
There is no problem if the light turns
off, however if the light does not turn
off
or turns
on/flashes again, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The details for some warnings can be
viewed on the center display or
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
Center display
1. Select “Information” on the home screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
NOTE
You can also display the currently
occurring warning by sliding the
commander knob to the left while on
the home screen of the center display.
Multi-information display
1. Press the INFO switch on thesteering switch to display the
warning indication screen.
Refer to Multi-information Display
on page 4-20.
▼Brake System Warning Indication/
Warning Light
This warning has the following
functions:
Warning light inspection
For an operation check, make sure that
the light turns on when the ignition is
switched on, and turns off a few
seconds later or when the engine is
started.
When the light turns on
If the brake system warning light
remains illuminated the brake fluid
may be low or there could be a
problem with the brake system. Park
the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to Inspecting Brake Fluid Level on
page 6-20.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning
light illuminated is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may not
work at all or that they could
completely fail at any time. If this light
remains illuminated, after checking
that the parking brake is fully released,
have the brakes inspected
immediately.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Brake Control System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
The warning light illuminates when the
system has a malfunction. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Indication/Indicator Light
This warning has the following
functions:
Parking brake warning/Indicator light
inspection
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition
switched to START or ON. It turns
off
when the parking brake is released.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) has a malfunction. If the
light remains flashing even if the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is
operated, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
▼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 th
e 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-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.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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“Mismatched Tire Diameters. Vehicle
Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light
turns on under the following
conditions. Inspect the tire sizes or tire
pressures on all 4 wheels. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the
indication remains on or the warning
light remains illuminated.
When any of the tire diameter isdifferent.
When any of the tire pressure is
incorrect.
▼ TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator
Light (Turns on)
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or
the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly
flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. The system may
not operate in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
▼ Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Flashing)
If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the voltage of a tire pressure sensor
decreases, the TPMS warning light
flashes and a message is displayed on
the multi-information display. Have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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
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Do not ignore the TPMS warning light
when it is turned on or flashing:
Continuing to drive the vehicle while
ignoring the illumination/flashing of
the TPMS warning light is dangerous
because a tire may burst which could
lead to an accident. Take appropriate
measures as soon as possible.
▼KEY Warning Indication/Warning
Light (Red)
“Keyless Entry System Malfunction.
Have the Vehicle Inspected” is
displayed
This message is displayed if the
advanced keyless entry & push button
start system has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for
Starting the Engine on page 4-9.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
If 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).
Displayed 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
Authorized Mazda Dealer 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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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
Authorized Mazda Dealer so that they
can be programmed.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Indicat ion/Warning Light
(Amber)
*
The light remains turned on if there is a
problem with the system. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼i-ACTIVSENSE Warning
Indication/Warning Light*
The indication displays if the system
has a malfunction.
Check the reason for the indication
displaying on the center display or
multi-information display.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-22.
▼Exterior Light Warning Indication/
Warning Light
This light illumina
tes if there is a
malfunction in the exterior lights
(except license plate lights). Have your
vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle while an
exterior light has a malfunction. Poor
visibility, and not being able to signal
braking and turns may cause an
accident. In addition, if the vehicle is
driven with the lights not turned on, it
may conflict with laws and regulations
due to poor maintenance.
▼ Low Fuel Warning Indication/
Warning Light
The warning indication/warning light
displays/turns on when the ignition is
switched ON and the remaining fuel is
about 9 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) or
the remaining distance to empty is 50
km (31 miles) or shorter. The warning
light flashes when the vehicle
continues to be driven with the
warning indication/warning light
displayed/turned on and the
remaining fuel in the tank is near
empty.
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary
because fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving
conditions and the vehicle posture.
Action to be taken
Add fuel. If the light is
flashing , refuel
as soon as possible.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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