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Always close the door and windows
when refueling. If a fire occurs with
the doors or windows open, the
flames may spread into cabin.
Do not spill fuel on the vehicle while
refueling. It may cause discoloration,
stains, or paint damage.
Do not use any non-genuine
fuel-filler cap. Use of a non-genuine
fuel-filler cap may lead to a
malfunction in the fuel system or
emission system.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
It may also cause the check engine
light in the instrument cluster to
illuminate.
When using an automatic car wash
or a high water pressure car wash,
make sure that the fuel lid is closed
and lock the doors. Otherwise, the
fuel lid may open unexpectedly and
become damaged.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may
not be properly installed. If the
warning light illuminates, park your
vehicle safely off the right-of-way,
remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has
been correctly installed, the fuel cap
warning light may continue to
illuminate until a number of driving
cycles have been completed. A drive
cycle consists of starting the engine
(after four or more hours with the
engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads. Continuing
to drive with the check fuel cap
warning light illuminated could cause
the check engine light to illuminate
as well.Refueling
1. Close all the doors, windows, and
the liftgate.
2. Switch the vehicle power OFF.
3. Press the fuel-filler lid opener switch.
“Preparing for Refuelling” is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
4. Make sure that the indication in the instrument cluster changes to
“Ready to Refuel”.
5. Unlock the driver's door.
6. Press the fuel-filler lid.
The fuel-filler lid opens.
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7. Slowly turn the fuel-filler cap.The fuel-filler cap opens.
8. Place the fuel-filler cap on the
fuel-filler flap holder.
9. Insert the refueling nozzle all the way and begin refueling.
10.Turn the fuel-filler cap until a click sound is heard.
11.Close the fuel-filler lid. The lid is locked automatically.
NOTE
Finish refueling within 20 minutes
after pressing the fuel-filler lid
opener switch.
If “Ready to Refuel” is not displayed,
there is a possibility that the system
has a problem.
If the fuel-filler lid is closed after
locking the doors, the fuel-filler lid
will not be locked.
If the doors are locked by any of the
following functions, the fuel-filler
flap is also locked at the same time.
Vehicle speed sensing auto door
lock function
Auto re-lock function
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Clear snow from underneath and
around your vehicle, particularly the
tail pipe, before starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is
stopped in deep snow is dangerous.
The exhaust pipe could be blocked by
the snow, allowing exhaust gas to
enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
it could cause loss of consciousness or
even death to occupants in the cabin.
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Charging Related Part Overview
Charge cable
The charge cable is connected to the electrical outlet and the vehicle to send
electrical power to the vehicle. For details regarding the charge cable, refer to the
instruction manual accompanying the charge cable.
1. Charge connector
2. Control box
3. Charge plug
charge connector
The charge connector is the part used for connecting to the charging port on the
vehicle side.
When the charge connector is connected to the charging port, a vehicle system locks
the charge connector.
When the charge connector is locked by the vehicle system, it unlocks when the
driver’s door is unlocked.
If the charge connector locked by the vehicle system is not unlocked even though
the driver’s door is unlocked, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The conditions for locking the vehicle system can be changed.
Refer to Convenient Ways to Use of Charging on page 5-118.
Control box
The control box indicates the charge status by turning on/flashing the indicator light.
For the indicator light illumination/flash pattern, refer to the instruction manual
accompanying the charge cable.
charge plug
The charge plug is the part for connecting to the electrical outlet.
In general, keep the charge cable at home. If the charge cable is kept in the vehicle,
firmly secure it using the following procedure.
1. Store the charge cable in its special storage bag.
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Charging indicator
The charging indicator indicates the charging status by turning
on/flashing the light.
For the charging indicator illumination/flash pattern, refer to [Charging].
Charging port lid
The charging port lid is locked/unlocke d in conjunction with the door locking/
unlocking mechanism.
When unlocking the driver’s door, the charging port lid is unlocked. When locking
the driver’s door, the charging port lid is locked.
However, if the driver’s door is unlocked using the auxiliary key, the charging port lid
is not unlocked.
NOTE
When the driver's door is locked using an y of the following functions, the charging
port lid is also locked at the same time.
Vehicle speed sensing auto door lock functionAuto re-lock function
Charge port
The charge port is the part used for connecting to the charge connector of the
charge cable. It is used for charging.
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How to Perform Charging
It can be charged with a maximum of
7.2 kW of power.
When charging is started after the high
voltage battery warning indication/
warning light turns on, the time until
fully charged is as follows.
(7.2 kW normal charging)
About 2.5 hours
For charging, the charging timer
function can be used to charge
automatically from start to finish. For
details on use, refer to [Charging
Settings].
NOTE
Installation of charging equipment is
required for 7.2 kW normal charging.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for details.
If a power outage occurs while
charging, remove the charge plug
and the charge connector and start
charging from the beginning again.
Make sure that no water has
accumulated in the charge connector
and the charging port before
charging. If any foreign matter enters
the charge connector or the charging
port, do not start charging and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
1. Switch the vehicle power OFF.
2.
3. Open the charging port cap.
4. Connect the charge plug to the outlet.
5. Connect the charge connector to the charging port.
Charging starts after connection is
completed.
NOTE
When the charging timer is set,
charging does not start even if the
charge connector is connected.
When you prefer to start charging
immediately, use the charging timer
cancellation function.
Make sure to lock all the doors
before leaving the vehicle while
charging.
6. When charging is finished, unlock the door to unlock the charge
connector.
7. Remove the charge connector.
8. Close the charging port cap.
9. Close the charging port lid.
10.Disconnect the charge plug.
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NOTE
When charging is started, the charging
status screen is displayed. The charging
status screen turns off after a certain
period of time passes or the doors or
liftgate is locked. The screen is
displayed again when the doors or
liftgate is unlocked.Convenient Ways to Useof Charging
Charging Schedule
Timer charging is a function which
charges the battery automatically ac-
cording to a preset time.
You can charge the battery using this
function during time periods when
electricity rates are low. In addition,
the maximum charge limit can be set
and changed.
1. Select Settings from the homescreen on Mazda Connect.
2. Select EV Settings from the setting
screen.
3. Select Charging Schedule from the selection screen.
Function Available setting changes
1 ----
Enable, Disa-ble
*1Edit, Delete*2
2 ----
3 ----
4 ----
5 ----
6 ----
7 ----
*1 If a list selected using the cursor has beenset, the item can be Enable or Disable.
*2 Settings can be Edit/Delete by sliding a listselected using the cursor to the right.
NOTE
The charging timer does not work
immediately after the lead-acid
battery is removed or installed, or
when no GPS signal has been
received. When charging without
receiving GPS, charging begins.
When GPS signals are received, the
charging timer becomes operational.
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Climate control timer
The climate control timer is a function
which operates the cooling or heating
system automatically according to a
preset time. The power consumption
of the air conditioner after starting to
drive the vehicle is reduced by
operating the air conditioner and
providing a comfortable temperature
in the cabin before driving.
Refer to Convenient Ways to Use the
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning on
page 6-12.
Charge Connector Lock
The charge connector lock is a function
which locks the charge connector con-
nected to the vehicle so that it cannot
be pulled out. You can also select the
lock conditions for the charge connec-
tor according to locations and situa-
tions.
1. Select Settings from the homescreen on Mazda Connect.
2. Select EV Settings from the setting screen.
3. Select Charge Connector Lock from the selection screen.
4. Set the lock condition from the se- lection screen.
Available setting changes
Locked When Charging
Unlocks connector when charging is complete
or vehicle is unlocked.
Locked When Connected
Unlocks connector only when vehicle is un-
locked.
Available setting changes
Off
Charge connector remains unlocked at all
times.
Functions using a Smartphone
You can check the remaining high
voltage battery power, operate the
charging, and operate the air
conditioner remotely by a Smartphone
remote control operation using the
Connected Service. For details, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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