2023 MAZDA MAZDA fuel cap

▼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 the 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.
The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
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.
WARNING
If the check engine light turns on, do
not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected
and then reconnected, the engine
could be damaged and catch on fire.
▼i-stop Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Amber)*
The light turns
on/flashes
continuously if the system has a
problem.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Automatic Transmission Warning
Indication/Warning Light*
The indication/light illuminates when
the transmission has a problem.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Check Fuel Cap Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the
fuel-filler
cap may not be installed properly.
Action to be taken
Stop the engine and reinstall the
fuel-filler cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-29.
▼ Engine Oil Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light
This warning light indicates that the
engine oil level is around the MIN
mark (page 6-18).
CAUTION
Do not continue to drive the vehicle
with the engine oil level warning
indication/warning light displayed/
turned on. If the vehicle continues to
be driven with an
insufficient amount
of engine oil, it could cause damage to
the engine.
Action to be taken
Add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) of
engine oil (page 6-16).
▼ Seat Belt Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Front seat)
The seat belt warning light turns on if
the driver or front passenger's seat is
occupied and the seat belt is not
fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat
belt is unfastened (only when the front
passenger's seat is occupied) and if the
vehicle is driven at about 20 km/h (12
mph) or faster, or about 10 km/h (6
mph) or faster for a continuous 30
seconds, with the seat belt unfastened,
the warning light flashes for a certain
period. After a short time, the warning
light stops
flashing , but remains
illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver or front
passenger's seat is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON.
(Except Mexico)
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning
function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
To allow the front passenger
occupant classification sensor to
function properly, do not place and
sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The
sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light
may not operate.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
▼Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is
dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a trailer and doing so
will
affect the drive system which could
result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and
Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous.
The results of overloading can have
serious consequences in terms of
passenger safety. Too much weight on
a vehicle's suspension system can
cause spring or shock absorber failure,
brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire
failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to
drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases
of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep
grades. The load a tire will carry safely
is a combination of the size of the tire,
its load range, and corresponding
inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always
observe the vehicle's weight ratings
from the vehicle's Safety Certification
and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including a full tank of fuel
and all standard equipment. It does
not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of
your new vehicle when you picked it
up from your dealer plus any
aftermarket equipment.

PAY LOA D
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
F
FlasherHazard warning.................... 4-71
Headlights............................4-57
Flat Tire Changing a flat tire................. 7-7
Mounting the spare tire........ 7-12
Removing a flat tire................ 7-8
Floor Mat................................. 3-48
Fluids Brake/Clutch........................6-20
Classification.......................... 9-5
Washer................................ 6-21
Foot Brake................................ 4-76
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ..........
.............................................. 4-211
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera.................................. 4-221
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ..........
.............................................. 4-123
Front Cross Tra ffi c Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep........................... 7-47
Front Radar Sensor.................. 4-215
Front Side Radar Sensor........... 4-218
Fuel Filler lid and cap...................3-28
Requirements....................... 3-26
Tank capacity......................... 9-5
Fuses........................................ 6-39 Panel description.................. 6-42
Replacement........................ 6-39
G
Gauges..................................... 4-18
Glove Compartment..................5-47
H
Hazardous Driving.....................3-47
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-71
HeadlightsComing home light...............4-61
Flashing................................4-60
High-low beam.................... 4-60
Leaving home light............... 4-61
Leveling................................4-62
Head Restraint.......................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC)..................................... 4-101 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)......... 4-102
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)............. 4-87
HomeLink Wireless Control
System...................................... 4-71
Hood Release........................... 6-12
Horn........................................ 4-70
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes......................................7-27
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.................................... 7-51
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep........................... 7-44
Ignition Switch............................ 4-4
Illuminated Entry System............ 5-42
Immobilizer System................... 3-42
Inside Trunk Release Lever......... 3-24
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.........................................6-20
Inspecting Coolan t Level............ 6-19
Inspecting Engine Oil Level.........6-18
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level..... 6-21
Instrument Cluster..................... 4-18 Average fuel economy...........4-26
Compass display.................. 4-28
Current fuel economy........... 4-27
Dashboard illumination........ 4-24
Deceleration regeneration charge
display................................. 4-27
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Index
Recording of Vehicle Data..........8-20
Recreational Towing.................. 3-53
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.................................... 8-16
ReplacementFuse..................................... 6-39
Key battery........................... 6-30
Light bulbs........................... 6-36
Tires.....................................6-34
Wheel.................................. 6-36
Wiper.................................. 6-23
Rocking the Vehicle................... 3-48
S
Safety Defects, Reporting
(Canada).................................. 8-14
Safety Defects, Reporting
(U.S.A.).................................... 8-12
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................. 3-46
Scheduled Maintenance Canada.................................. 6-6
Mexico.................................. 6-8
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico........... 6-4
Seats Driver's seat........................... 2-5
Front passenger's seat........... 2-13
Front seat............................... 2-5
Head restraint...................... 2-17
Rear seat.............................. 2-14
Seat warmer......................... 2-19
Seat Belt System Automatic locking................ 2-24
Emergency locking................ 2-24
Extender.............................. 2-29
Pregnant women.................. 2-24
Seat belt precautions............ 2-22
Seat Belt Warning Beep............. 7-43
Security System Immobilizer system............... 3-42
Theft-deterrent system.......... 3-44
Selector Lever Not In P or N
Reminder Warning Beep............ 7-46
Shift Position Warning Beep....... 7-46
Smart Brake Support (SBS)....... 4-168 Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation........4-176
Spare Tire................................... 7-5
Spare Tire and Tool Storage.......... 7-3
Specifications Capacities.............................. 9-5
Dimensions............................ 9-6
Electrical system..................... 9-4
Engine................................... 9-4
Light bulbs............................. 9-9
Lubricant quality..................... 9-5
Tires.....................................9-10
Weights................................. 9-7
SRS Air Bags Driver and front passenger
occupant classification
system................................. 2-69
How the SRS air bags work.... 2-62
Limitations to SRS air bag...... 2-68
Monitoring........................... 2-74
SRS air bag deployment
criteria................................. 2-66
Supplemental restraint system
components......................... 2-60
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions................. 2-54
Starting the Engine...................... 4-5
Steering Wheel Heated steering wheel.......... 2-20
Horn.................................... 4-70
Storage Compartments.............. 5-46 Center console..................... 5-47
Glove compartment..............5-47
Overhead console................ 5-47
Storage pocket..................... 5-47
Storage Pocket.......................... 5-47
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