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.
Before Driving
Electric Vehicles
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Winter Driving
▼Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper,
flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
check the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Coolant on page 6-11.
Inspect the lead-acid battery and its
cables. Cold reduces battery
capacity.
Inspect the EV system for damage
and loose connections.
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze ―but do not use coolant
antifreeze for washer fluid (page
6-13).
NOTE
Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windshield is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windshield.
Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely a ffected if snow or
ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to
normal.
▼ Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all 4 wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) while driving with snow tires.
In
flate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2,
4.3 psi) more than recommended on
the tire pressure label (rear door on the
driver's side), but never more than the
maximum cold-tire pressure shown on
the tires.
The vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used
all year around. In some extreme
climates you may find it necessary to
replace them with snow tires during
the winter months to further improve
traction on snow and ice covered
roads.
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tires
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all 4
wheels:
Using tires di fferent in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly aff ected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system
may not function correctly when using
tires with steel wire reinforcement in
the sidewalls (page 4-181).
▼ Tire Chains
Check local regulations before using
tire chains.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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CAUTION
Always close the cover when it is not
in use. If foreign matter or liquid
penetrates the AC power outlet, it
may cause a problem.
Insert electrical appliance plugs into
the AC power outlet securely. If the
plug is not inserted securely, it may
heat excessively and blow a fuse.
Do not connect multiple electrical
appliances to the AC power outlet.
Otherwise, it could cause smoking or
combustion.
Do not use electrical appliances that
exceed the prescribed power
capacity. Otherwise, it could cause a
malfunction.
NOTE
To prevent the lead-acid battery from
depleting , do not use the socket for
long periods with the EV system
stopped.
How to connect
1. Open the lid.
2. Connect the plug to the AC power
outlet.
1. Plug
NOTE
Use electrical appliances only in the
cabin. If they are us ed outside of the
vehicle cabin, they may not operate
correctly due to noise.
The following electrical appliances
may not operate even if their
electrical capacity is 150 W or lower.
Appliances requiring large
amounts of power for activation
(such as refrigerators with a
compressor, electrical pumps, and
electrical tools)
Appliances with a power supply
frequency switch function (such as
clocks and audio)
Appliances for precise data
processing (such as measurement
equipment)
Electrical appliances other than the
above may not be used.
When using an electrical appliance
for data processing such as a
personal computer, back up the data
frequently.
The protection function operates and
the AC power outlet cannot be used
in the following cases:
Battery power is weakAppliances with a capacity of 150
W or higher are used
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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road when it's mounted on the
vehicle.
Seating capacity means the total
allowable number of vehicle
occupants. Seating capacity is
described on the tire label.
Production options weight is the
combination weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 2.3
kilograms in excess of the standard
items which they replace, and not
previously considered in the curb
weight or accessor y weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof
rack, heavy duty battery, and special
trim.
Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a
tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.Tire Maintenance
▼ Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to wear
abnormally. Here are some important
maintenance points:
▼Tire
Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended
pressures for the best ride, top
handling , and minimum tire wear. Use
the pressures speci
fied on the vehicle
tire information placard or tire label for
optimum service.
▼ Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 16,000 km (10,000 miles) at the
latest or sooner if irregular wear
develops. Mazda recommends to
rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute
wear more evenly.
1. Forward
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tire in rotation.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by one or a combination of the
following:
Incorrect tire pressure
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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ItemSpecification
Te m p e ra t u r e ra n g e Operation guaranteed temperature: -30 °C (-22 °F)
― 60 °C
(140 °F)
Storage guaranteed temperature: -40 °C (-40 °F) ― 70 °C
(158 °F)
▼ Lead-acid Battery
Item
Specification
Lead-acid battery
*112V -42Ah/20HR
*1 Check the battery installed on the vehicle and use a battery with an equal or
higher performance. However, the performance of the battery may vary even
among the same battery types, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
replacement.
▼ Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Coolant FL-22 type
EV Transaxle fluid Mazda Original Oil ATF-FZ
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
▼ Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Coolant 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
EV Transaxle fluid 1.55 L (1.64 US qt, 1.36 Imp qt)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼ Dimensions
Item
Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,393 mm (173.0 in)
Overall width 1,797 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height 1,574 mm (62.0 in)
Front tread 1,563 mm (61.5 in)
Rear tread 1,563 mm (61.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,653 mm (104.4 in)
Specifications
Speci fications
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