2022 MAZDA MODEL MX-30 EV Owners Manual

Electric Vehicles
▼Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are driven by motor power using the electrical power stored in the
high voltage battery. This vehicle is an
eco-friendly vehicle which emits no exhaust
gas because fuel is not used.
1. Motor, Regenerative braking
2. High voltage battery
3. Approaching vehicle audible system

Motor
The motor transmits the motor power to the wheels using the electrical power of the
high voltage battery.
Regenerative braking
Regenerative braking uses the motor to decelerate the vehicle. Power is generated
by the wheels rotating the motor while decelerating and the generated power
charges the high voltage battery.
Refer to Steering Wheel Paddle on page 3-7.
High voltage battery
The high voltage battery is a large-capacity battery and stores the charged power and
the electrical power generated by regenerative braking.
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Approaching vehicle audible system
The approaching vehicle audible system notifies pedestrians of the vehicle
approaching using a warning sound while driving at low speeds.
Refer to Approaching Vehicle Audible System on page 3-9.
▼ Cautions on Use
An electric vehicle has high voltage areas and high temperature areas.
Labels indicating the cautions on use are
applied to these areas. Always follow the
instructions on the label and use the vehicle correctly.

WARNING
Be very careful of high voltage areas. In addition, do not disassemble, modify, or
remove any high voltage parts:
The following areas contain high voltage parts and may cause electrical shock if
touched.
1. DC -DC Converter
2. Junction Box
3. PTC Heater
4. Onboard Charger
5. Warning Label Example
6. High Voltage Battery
7. High Voltage Cable
8. Electric Compressor
9. Motor
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10.Inverter
Be very careful of high temperature areas:
Always follow the instructions on the labels inside the motor compartment. After
driving , the motor temp erature may be high.
Do not open the hood while the EV system or Climate Control Timer is operating
or during timer charging, normal charging, or quick charging:
The cooling fan in the motor compartment may rotate suddenly and your hand,
clothes, or accessories may touch the fan or become caught, resulting in serious
injury or death.
▼ Maintenance and Repairs
For vehicle maintenance or repairs,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Technical knowledge and skill are
necessary in handling the high voltage
battery.
WARNING
To ensure safe and correct handling of
the high voltage battery, always heed
the following precautions:

Do not remove the high voltage
battery.
 Do not resell, transfer, or modify the
high voltage battery.
 Do not use the battery on vehicles
other than those equipped with the
high voltage battery.
If the high voltage battery is not
handled properly, the following may
occur which could lead to serious
injury or death:
 Touching an unattended high voltage
battery may cause an electrical shock
accident.
If the high voltage battery is used on
a vehicle other than one equipped
(including
modified vehicles) with a
high voltage battery, an electrical
shock accident, heat generation,
smoking, combustion, and
explosions, or an electrolyte leakage
may occur.
Heed the following instructions to
prevent deterioration of the high
voltage battery or damage to the high
voltage battery.
Do not leave the vehicle for a long
time under extremely high or low
temperature conditions.
Do not leave the vehicle for 14 days
or longer while the high voltage
battery is at 0 (zero) charge.
NOTE
The high voltage battery has a certain
battery life. The battery life di ffers
depending on how the vehicle is used
and the driving conditions.
▼ Scrapping Your Vehicle and
Disposing of the High Voltage
Battery
The high voltage battery is collected to
prevent accidents involving it. When
scrapping your vehicle or replacing the
high voltage battery, consult
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Please
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cooperate in ensuring that the vehicle's
high voltage battery is collected.
WARNING
Appropriate disposal of the high
voltage battery:
If the high voltage battery is not
collected and disposed of
appropriately, such as by leaving it
unattended or illegally abandoning it,
some other person may touch it which
could cause an electrical shock
accident leading to serious injury.
▼Accident Occurs
If the vehicle receives an impact of a
certain level or greater in a collision,
the EV system stops. In this case, the
EV system malfunction warning
indication/warning light displays/turns
on and the EV system may not start.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
immediately.
WARNING
Never touch electrical wiring that may
be protruding into or outside of the
cabin:
Otherwise, it could result in electrical
shock and serious injury.
Never touch any area where
electrolyte is visible or electrolyte is
leaking from the area:
If any electrolyte from the high voltage
battery gets in the eyes or on the skin,
it could cause loss
of vision or skin
reactions. In the unlikely event that
electrolyte comes into contact with the
eyes or skin, flush with large quantities
of water immediately and seek
immediate medical attention.
Never approach objects that are on
fi re or extremely hot:
Electrolyte in the high voltage battery
may cause a fire.
If the vehicle catches fire, extinguish
the fire using a fire extinguisher (type
ABC, BC, or C).
Only extinguish a fire with water when
a large amount of water is available
such as from a fire hydrant. Otherwise,
it could lead to an accident.
▼ Advice for Using Electric Vehicles
Unique sound and vibration occurring
with electric vehicles
Electric vehicles have a unique sound
and vibration which di
ffer from
non-electric vehicles. The following
sounds or vibration may occur,
however, this is unique to electric
vehicles and it does not indicate a
problem.
Motor operation sound.Operation sound of coolant pump
and cooling fan while charging.
Operation sound of regenerative
braking.
Relay operation sound when EV
system is started or stopped.
Brake system operation sound and
vibration.
Operation sound of brake system
Sound can be heard from the front of
the vehicle under the following
conditions:
The driver's door is opened.The power switch is switched ON.The brake pedal is operated.The brake system operates
automatically.
Several minutes have passed since
the EV system was stopped.
Vibration of brake pedal
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Vibration of the brake pedal might
be felt under the following
conditions:
The power switch is switched ON.The brake pedal is operated.

High voltage battery level and
temperature
If the high voltage battery level is low
or the high voltage battery temperature
is low, the vehicle speed may not
increase even if the accelerator pedal is
depressed because the motor output is
restricted. Drive the vehicle following
the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display.

To Extend Cruising Distance
The electrical power consumption
while driving can be reduced and the
cruising distance can be extended by
doing the following operations.
With the charging connector
connected, turn on the climate
control system to provide a
comfortable temperature in the
cabin before driving.
When driving during cold
temperatures, use the seat warmer
or steering warmer instead of the
climate control system.
Adjust the climate control system
to a moderate airflow and
temperature setting.
Refrain from using the defogger
under conditions other than when
a window is fogged or frozen.
Unload unnecessary cargo to
reduce the vehicle weight.
Avoid unnecessary sudden
acceleration, rapid acceleration,
and rapid deceleration. Instead,
perform smooth starts,
acceleration, and deceleration.
Try to drive maintaining a constant
speed and avoid speeding.
Inspect the tire pressures regularly
and always adjust the tire pressures
to the speci fied inflation pressure.
By maintaining a su fficient distance
between vehicles and using the
regenerative braking well, more
electrical power can be charged to
the high voltage battery.

Pointers for Maintaining Long Battery
Life
The high voltage battery life changes
depending on the vehicle conditions or
charging method.
For maintaining a long high voltage
battery life, be careful of the following:
Charging the high voltage battery
Avoid unnecessary, frequent
charging.
Charge the battery normally and
avoid quick charging as much as
possible.
Only charge the battery with as much
power as needed, and do not always
fully charge the battery. The
maximum charge limit can be set.
Refer to Charging Settings on page
3-21.
Pa r k i n g t h e v e h i c l e
Do not park the vehicle in a place
where the ambient temperature is
extremely high or low.
Do not leave the vehicle while the
remaining high voltage battery power
is extremely low.
If the Excessive Battery Temperature noti fication is displayed on the
center display after driving the
vehicle, select Start.
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▼Steering Wheel Paddle
The steering wheel paddle is a function that makes it easy to adjust the vehicle
speed according to the accelerator pedal operation.
Acceleration/deceleration is possible according to the various driving conditions
such as on an up or down slope, during traffi
c jams, or high-speed driving.
WARNING
Avoid using the steering wheel paddles when driving on wet roads, snow-covered
roads, or icy roads:
Otherwise, the tires will slip which could lead to an accident.
Setting
By operating the plus switch (+/OFF), the regenerative braking force is decreased
when releasing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle accelerates quickly when
depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Plus switch (+/OFF)
By operating the minus switch (–), the regenerative braking force is increased when
releasing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle accelerates slowly when depressing
the accelerator pedal.
1. Minus switch (–)
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NOTE
When the cruise control and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function), or the Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is
operating, the steering wheel paddle setting cannot be changed.
When performing the following operations , the steering wheel paddle returns to
the default setting.
Plus switch (+/OFF) is kept pull ed for a certain period of timeSelector lever is shifted to any position from DPower switch is switched OFF
Indication
The operation condition of the steering wheel paddle is displayed on the
multi-information display.
1. Steering wheel paddle display
Indication Switch operation
Regenerative
braking force Acceleration
Plus switch (+/
OFF) Minus switch (–)
-Weak
Quickly
Slightly weak Slightly quick
Normal Normal
Slightly strong Slightly slow
- Strong Slowly
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Particular driving situation
1. Driving on a downward slope or during traffic jams
2. Driving on an upward slope or expressways
NOTE
If the high voltage battery level is high or the high voltage battery temperature is
low, the indication on the multi-informat ion display changes because regenerative
braking is restricted, however, there may be a small change in the regenerative
braking force or no change at all.
The brake lights may turn on when the regenerative braking force is strong.
▼ Approaching vehicle audible
system
The approaching vehicle audible
system noti
fies pedestrians of the
vehicle approaching using a warning
sound while driving at low speeds.
The approaching vehicle audible
system operates under the following
conditions.
The vehicle accelerates from a stop
and the vehicle speed is 30 km/h
(19 mph) or slower.
The vehicle decelerates and the
vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph)
or slower.
You release your foot from the brake
pedal with the selector lever in a
position other than P.
▼ Electronic sound
Electronic sound is a system that uses a
speaker to emit sound into the cabin
to notify the driver of the vehicle's
behavior.
The electronic sound operates when all
of the following conditions are met.
The selector lever is in a position
other than N and P.
All the doors and the liftgate are
closed.
Emergency braking is not being
performed.
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