2022 MAZDA MODEL MX-30 EV Owners Manual

Selector Lever Operation
▼Selector Lever Operation
Indication
Various Lockouts
Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The power switch must be switched ON).
Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.
WARNING
When operating the selector lever, shift the selector lever with the brake pedal
firmly depressed and the vehicle completely stopped:
If the selector lever is operated while the vehicle is moving, it could result in a
serious accident and injury.
NOTE
Prevention of mis-operation
When operating the selector lever, firmly shift to each shift position to prevent a
mis-operation. After the operation, check the shift position using the shift position
indication in the instrument cluster.
Depress the brake pedal before operating the selector lever
When shifting the selector lever from the P position, shifting may not be possible if
the brake pedal is depressed with the selector lever pressed. Depress the brake
pedal before operating the selector lever.
The AUTO P (parking lock) function
If the following operations are performed with the selector lever switched to a
position other than P while the vehicle is stopped, the shift position changes to the P
position automatically.
The power switch is switched from ON to OFF.
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The driver’s seat belt is unfastened and the driver’s door is opened.
NOTE
When the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates, only the shift position changes
to the P position automatically. The shift po sition indication in the instrument cluster
will di ffer from the selector lever position because the selector lever position does
not change. Check the shift position indication in the instrument cluster and shift the
selector lever to the P position.
Neutral hold mode (autom atic car wash mode)
When in neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode), a condition is maintained
for about 25 minutes in which the power switch is switched to ACC, the shift
position is in the N position, and the parking brake is released.
Use this mode when it is necessary to release the parking brake and change the shift
position to the N position, such as in an automatic car wash that moves the vehicle
by placing the front and rear tires on one side of the vehicle on a belt conveyor.
Operating neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode)
Perform any of the following operations when the selector lever is in the N position
with the power switch switched ON (EV system on).
Operation method 1
1. Press the power switch with the brake pedal depressed to start the EV system.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
4. Turn o ff the AUTOHOLD.
5. Press the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch continuously for 2 seconds or longer (until a sound is activated).
6. Release the EPB switch and press the pow er switch within 5 seconds after the
sound was activated.
Operation method 2
1. Press the power switch with the brake pedal depressed to start the EV system.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
4. Turn o ff the AUTOHOLD.
5. Press the power switch with the EPB switch pressed and held while the brake
pedal is not depressed.
NOTE
When the selector lever is shifted from the N position to the D or R position while
neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode) is operating , a message is displayed
on the multi-information display and the warning beep is activated.
Canceling neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode)
If any of the following operations is performed, neutral hold mode (automatic car
wash mode) is canceled.
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Switch the power switch ON.The selector lever is shifted to the P position.
NOTE
Neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode) is canceled automatically after about
25 minutes have passed since it was operated, and the power switch is switched
OFF.
At this time, the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates and the shift position
changes to the P position.
Shift position restrictions
If you do any of the following operations, the shift position selection is restricted for
the purpose of safety.
Shift posi-tion be-
fore oper- ation Operation/driving
conditions Selector
lever oper-
ation Shift posi-
tion after
operation Action
N The brake pedal is
not depressed while
the vehicle is stop-
ped.
Shift to R
or D posi-
tionN
*1Release accelerator pedal and depress brake
pedal.
Shift position changes to R or D.
The accelerator pedal
is depressed while
the vehicle is stop-
ped.
R/D While driving (vehicle
speed of about 5
km/h (4 mph) or
faster) Shift to P
position
NMethod 1 for resolving problem
Depress brake pedal so that vehicle speed is
less than about 5 km/h (3 mph).
Shift position changes to P.
Method 2 for resolving problem
Return selector lever to position (R or D)
before operating it.
Shift position changes to position before
operating selector lever.
R While driving in re-
verse (vehicle speed
of about 10 km/h
(6.3 mph) or faster) Shift to D
position
NMethod 1 for resolving problem
Depress brake pedal so that vehicle speed is
less than about 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
Shift position changes to D.
Method 2 for resolving problem
Return selector lever to position (R) before
operating it.
Shift position changes to position before
operating selector lever.
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Shift posi-tion be-
fore oper- ation Operation/driving
conditions Selector
lever oper- ation Shift posi-
tion after
operation Action
D While driving forward
(vehicle speed of
about 10 km/h (6.3
mph) or faster) Shift to R
position
NMethod 1 for resolving problem
Depress brake pedal so that vehicle speed is
less than about 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
Shift position changes to R.
Method 2 for resolving problem
Return selector lever to position (D) before
operating it.
Shift position changes to position before
operating selector lever.
*1 The parking brake is applied automatically.
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Shift-Lock System
▼Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of P unless the brake pedal is
depressed.

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the power switch to start the
EV system.
3. Shift the selector lever while pressing the selector lever button.
NOTE
When the power switch is switched
OFF or to ACC, or ON (EV systemo ff), the selector lever cannot be
moved from the P position.
When canceling the shift-lock
system, switch the power switch ON
(EV system on) and shift the selector
lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
If the selector lever cannot be shifted
from the P position, the lead-acid
battery could be depleted.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page
7-12.
Driving Tips
▼ Driving Tips
When starting to drive the vehicle or
reversing the vehicle
WARNING
Do not shift the selector lever with the
accelerator pedal depressed when the
selector lever is in the P or N position:
Otherwise, the vehicle will suddenly
accelerate which could lead to an
accident. Shift the selector lever with
the brake pedal depressed.
1. Shift the selector lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
Forward: DReverse: R
2. Check the shift position indication in the instrument cluster.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator pedal
to start driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
When visually checking at the rear of
the vehicle while reversing the vehicle,
your body twists around to the rear. Be
careful and make sure that the brake
pedal can be firmly depressed.
NOTE
When the shift position is in the R
position, the beep is activated to
notify the driver that the shift
position is in the R position.
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There is the possibility of forgetting
that the selector lever is shifted to
the R position when only reversing
the vehicle a little. After reversing the
vehicle, immediately shift the
selector lever to the N or P position,
and before starting to drive the
vehicle again, check the shift
position indication in the instrument
cluster.
When driving
WARNING
Do not shift the selector lever to the N
position while driving:
Decelerat ion using the regenerat ive
braking is not possible which could
result in an accident.
Normal driving
Shift the selector lever to the D
position to drive the vehicle.
Acceleration/deceleration is
performed using the accelerator and
brake pedals.
Driving on steep upslopes
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to
adjust the vehicle speed.
Driving on downslopes
On long or steep downslopes, increase
the amount deceleration using the
regenerative braking in regenerative
braking level change mode.
CAUTION
 On long downslopes, operate the
regenerative braking and the foot
brake together. Frequent
deceleration by depressing the brake
pedal could cause the disc brakes to
overheat and become ine ffective.
 If only strong regenerative braking is
used continuously, it could stop
working temporarily.
Regeneration braking is less e ffective
the closer the high voltage battery is
to a full charge, and regeneration
braking will not work when the high
voltage battery is fully charged.
Stopping the vehicles
1. After completely stopping the vehicle, continue to depress the
brake pedal firmly.
2. If necessary, apply the parking brake with the brake pedal
depressed.
3. If the vehicle is going to be parked for a long time, shift the selector
lever to the P position with the
brake pedal depressed.
WARNING
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily while the vehicle is
stopped:
If the accelerator pedal is mistakenly
depressed when the selector lever is in
a position other than the P or N
position, the vehicle could suddenly
accelerate resulting in an accident.
After stopping the vehicle, check the
shift position indication in the
instrument cluster before
re-accelerating:
If the vehicle were to move in the
unintended direction, it could lead to
an accident.
CAUTION
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
and the brake pedal at the same time,
or rev the motor with the selector lever
in the forward drive position while the
vehicle is stopped on an upslope. The
motor could overheat and lead to
damage.
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Pa r k i n g t h e v e h i c l e
1. After completely stopping thevehicle, continue to depress the
brake pedal firmly.
2. Shift the selector lever to the P
position with the brake pedal
depressed.
3. Make sure that the shift position is in the P position using the shift
position indication in the
instrument cluster.
4. Apply the parking brake with the
brake pedal depressed.
5. Press the power switch to stop the
EV system.
CAUTION
Completely stop the vehicle before
shifting the selector lever to the P
position. If the selector lever is shifted
to the P position before the vehicle is
completely stopped, unnecessary force
will be applied to the EV transaxle
which could cause damage.
Other precautions
WARNING
Do not allow the vehicle to move in
reverse on an upslope while the
selector lever is in forward drive, or
move forward on an downslope while
the selector lever is in reverse drive:
Otherwise, the EV system could stop,
making the steering wheel difficult to
control, which could result in an
accident.
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Lighting Control
▼Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the head
lights and other exterior lights on or off.
When the taillights, parking lights, and th e license plate lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in th e instrument cluster turns on.

NOTE
Do not leave the headlights and exterior lights on while the EV system is turned
o ff. Otherwise, the battery power could be depleted.
Headlights do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction no matter
what side of the road you must drive yo ur vehicle (left-hand or right-hand traffic).
Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when
switching temporarily to driving on the opposite side of the road (left-hand or
right-hand tra ffic).
Power switch posi-
tion ACC or OFF ON
Switch Position OFF
*1AUTOOFF*1AUTO
Headlights Off Off OffOff
Auto
*2*4Auto*3*4
On
Daytime running
lights Off
Off OffOff Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights Off
Off On
Off On
*1 The light switch returns to the AUTO position automatically.
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Switches and Controls
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