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 Inspecting the Coolant on
page 9-14.
Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that
the vehicle will be driven in (page
9-18).
Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections.
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 9-17).
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
Be cautious and allow extra distance
for braking.
Avoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.
Do not pump the brakes. Continue
to press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 5-84.
If you get stuck, select a lower gear
and accelerate slowly. Do not spin
the rear wheels.
For more traction in starting on
slippery surfaces such as ice or
packed snow, use sand, rock salt,
chains, carpeting, or other nonslip
material under the rear wheels.
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 affected 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.
Driving
Winter Driving
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Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................... 8-34Have the Vehicle Inspected ..........
.......................................... 8-34
Washer Fluid Does Not Spray ...........
............................................ 8-35 Inspecting Washer Fluid
Level................................... 8-35
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate................................. 8-36 Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................. 8-36
Warning/Indicator Light Turns
On........................................ 8-37 Warning Lights..................... 8-37
Brake System Warning
Light................................... 8-37
Lead-Acid Battery Charging
System Warning Light........... 8-38
Hybrid System Warning
Light................................... 8-39
Remaining High Voltage Battery
Power Warning Light............ 8-39
Charging System Warning
Light................................... 8-40
Output Restriction Warning
Light................................... 8-40
Engine Oil Warning Light...... 8-41
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light...................... 8-41
Electric Power Steering Warning
Light................................... 8-42
Shift System Warning Light ...........
.......................................... 8-42
ABS Warning Light................8-43
Master Warning Light........... 8-43Brake Control System Warning
Light................................... 8-44
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Indicator Light..................... 8-44
Check Engine Warning
Light................................... 8-45
Automatic Transmission Warning
Light................................... 8-45
AWD Warning Light............. 8-46
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
(Flashing)............................ 8-46
TCS/DSC Indicator Light (Turns
on)..................................... 8-47
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light........... 8-47
KEY Warning Light (Red)....... 8-48
Security Indicator Light......... 8-48
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Light (Amber)
*........ 8-49
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning
Light................................... 8-49
Exterior Lights Warning
Light................................... 8-50
Low Fuel Warning Light.........8-50
Check Fuel Cap Warning
Light................................... 8-51
Engine Oil Level Warning
Light................................... 8-51
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front
Seat)................................... 8-52
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear
Seat) (Red).......................... 8-52
Rear Seat Alert Warning Light
*......
.......................................... 8-53
Low Washer Fluid Amount
Warning Light
*..................... 8-53
Door-ajar Warning Light/Liftgate-
open Warning Light/Hood-open
Warning Light...................... 8-54
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Engine Oil Warning Light
The light turns on when the engine oil
pressure decreases.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the
engine oil warning light turned on.
Driving the vehicle with decreased
engine oil pressure may cause engine
damage.
If the engine oil warning light turns on
while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe
place and stop the hybrid system.
After that, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light
The light turns on if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
Check the contents of the message
displayed and take the necessary
action.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light turned on. Driving the vehicle
with the engine not cooled down may
cause engine damage.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Check Fuel Cap WarningLight
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler
cap may not be installed properly.
Stop the hybrid system and reinstall the
fuel-filler cap.
Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This warning light indicates that the
engine oil level is around the MIN
mark.
CAUTION
Do not continue to drive the vehicle
with the engine oil level warning light
turned on. If the vehicle continues to
be driven with an insufficient amount
of engine oil, it could cause damage to
the engine.
Add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) of
engine oil (page 9-13).
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Wrench Indicator Light
The wrench indication/indicator light
is displayed/turns on under the
following conditions.
When the preset maintenance
period has arrived.
Refer to the Information section in
the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual.
CAUTION
When the maintenance period
arrives, have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. If maintenance is
neglected, a decrease in vehicle
performance may occur which
could cause damage. Have your
vehicle inspected before the
maintenance period arrives.
If the vehicle continues to be
driven after the engine oil
replacement period has passed, it
could cause damage to the engine.
Replace the engine oil before the
maintenance period arrives.
NOTE
The wrench indication/indicator
light may display/turn on earlier than
the preset period depending on
vehicle usage conditions.
Whenever the engine oil is replaced,
a reset of the vehicle engine control
unit is necessary.
Refer to the Information section in
the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Ve h i c l e Pro b l e m Wa r n i n gSound
If any of the following problems occur,
a warning sound is activated.
Automatic transmission problemIncrease in automatic transmission
internal temperature
Hybrid system problemBrake system problemElectric Parking Brake (EPB) problemEngine oil pressure decreaseEngine coolant temperature increaseEngine system problemShift control system problemCharging system problemApproaching vehicle audible system
problem
Check the information regarding the
warning indication on the center
display or the instrument cluster.
Shift Position Warning Sound
A warning sound is activated when the
selector lever position and the shift
position of the vehicle do not match.
Check the selector lever position.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning Sound is Activated
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9Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Inspection and Servicing............ 9-2Inspection and Servicing.........9-2
Scheduled Maintenance............ 9-4 Scheduled Maintenance......... 9-4
Daily Inspection........................9-7 Daily Inspection.....................9-7
Warnings and Cautions for Daily
Inspection............................. 9-8
Engine Compartment
Inspection................................ 9-9 Checking the Inspection
Locations and Inspection
Items.................................... 9-9
Inspecting Engine Oil........... 9-13
Inspecting the Coolant......... 9-14
Inspecting the Brake Fluid..... 9-16
Replenishing Windshield Washer
Fluid................................... 9-17
Inspecting Lead-acid
Battery................................ 9-18
Replacing the Fuses.............. 9-21
Inspecting Body
Lubrication.......................... 9-22
Vehicle Exterior Inspection....... 9-23 Checking the Inspection
Locations and Inspection
Items.................................. 9-23
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blade Rubbers..................... 9-23
Inspecting the Tires.............. 9-27Rotating the Tires................. 9-28
Replacing a Tire or a
Wheel................................. 9-29
Replacing Light Bulbs........... 9-30
Vehicle Interior Inspection....... 9-31 Checking the Inspection
Locations and Inspection
Items.................................. 9-31
Air Conditioner
Maintenance....................... 9-32
Key Inspection........................ 9-33 Warnings and Cautions about Key
Battery Replacement............ 9-33
Replacing the Key Battery..... 9-33
Exterior Maintenance.............. 9-35 Exterior Maintenance........... 9-35
Wheel Maintenance.............9-36
Interior Maintenance............... 9-37 Interior Maintenance........... 9-37
Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad)
Maintenance....................... 9-37
Upholstery and Synthetic Leather
Maintenance....................... 9-38
Leather Upholstery
Maintenance....................... 9-38
Maintenance of the Dust-proof
Sheet of the Active Driving
Display................................9-39
Seat Belt Maintenance......... 9-40
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Scheduled Maintenance
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the
wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both.
Every maintenance must be done when the display/wrench indication comes on.
The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval
of 16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 mont hs (after the previous maintenance).
If you drive your vehicle under any of th e following conditions, follow the Severe
Driving Scheduled Maintenance and replace the engine oil and filter every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Otherwise, follow the Normal Driv ing Scheduled Maintenance intervals.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or driver's education school car.
2. The vehicle is driven mainly unpaved road.
3. The vehicle is driven mainly on mountain roads or uphill roads.
If you are following the Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance (8,000 km (5,000
miles) or 6 months oil replacement interval), set the vehicle status monitor manually.
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual. Please
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
USA and Canada Residents (Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Maintenance Item Number of times, maintenance was performed.
12345678
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter RR
Fuel lines & hoses
*2IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission
*2II
Drive belts IIIIIIII
Exhaust system and heat shields II
Coolant level IIIIIIII
Coolant
*3
Engine Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120
months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months.
EV system Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 180
months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months.
Brake lines, hoses and connections III I
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIII
B ra ke fl uid RRRR
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Scheduled Maintenance
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