Mazda 2 (2017 year). Manual — part 9

3–58

Before Driving

Towing

Maximum trailer towing-load table

Europe/Gradient up to 12%

MODEL

TOTAL TRAILER

WEIGHT

GROSS

COMBINATION

WEIGHT

Engine

*1

Transaxle

Emission

level

i-stop

system

i-ELOOP

system

Trailer

without

brake

Trailer with

brake

Trailer with brake

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 LP

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,400 kg (5,291.0 lb)

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

520 kg

(1,146.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,405 kg (5,302.0 lb)

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP

Automatic
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

530 kg

(1,168.4 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,435 kg (5,368.2 lb)

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

520 kg

(1,146.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,405 kg (5,302.0 lb)

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

×

520 kg

(1,146.3 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,410 kg (5,313.0 lb)

SKYACTIV-D
1.5

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

550 kg

(1,212.5 lb)

900 kg

(1,984.1 lb)

2,475 kg (5,456.3 lb)

×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:

LP: Low-Power

MP: Medium-Power

HP: High-Power

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Before Driving

Towing

Germany and Austria/Gradient up to 8%

MODEL

TOTAL TRAILER

WEIGHT

GROSS

COMBINATION

WEIGHT

Engine

*1

Transaxle

Emission

level

i-stop

system

i-ELOOP

system

Trailer

without

brake

Trailer with

brake

Trailer with brake

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 LP

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

515 kg

(1,135.3 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,600 kg (5,731.9 lb)

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

520 kg

(1,146.3 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,605 kg (5,742.9 lb)

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP

Automatic
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

530 kg

(1,168.4 lb)

1,000 kg

(2,204.6 lb)

2,535 kg (5,588.6 lb)

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

520 kg

(1,146.3 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,605 kg (5,742.9 lb)

SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

×

520 kg

(1,146.3 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,610 kg (5,754.0 lb)

SKYACTIV-D
1.5

Manual
transaxle

EURO6

×

—

550 kg

(1,212.5 lb)

1,100 kg

(2,425.0 lb)

2,675 kg (5,897.3 lb)

×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:

LP: Low-Power

MP: Medium-Power

HP: High-Power

South Africa/Gradient up to 12% (Hatchback only)

MODEL

TOTAL TRAILER

WEIGHT

GROSS

COMBINATION

WEIGHT

Engine

Transaxle

Emission

level

i-stop

system

i-ELOOP

system

Trailer

without

brake

Trailer with

brake

Trailer with brake

SKYACTIV-G
1.5

Manual
transaxle

EURO4

—

—

450 kg

(992.0 lb)

750 kg

(1,653.4 lb)

2,246 kg (4,951.5 lb)

SKYACTIV-G
1.5

Automatic
transaxle

EURO4

—

—

250 kg

(551.1 lb)

250 kg

(551.1 lb)

1,765 kg (3,891.1 lb)

SKYACTIV-D
1.5

Automatic
transaxle

EURO4

×

—

130 kg

(286.5 lb)

130 kg

(286.5 lb)

1,735 kg (3,824.9 lb)

×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

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Before Driving

Towing

WARNING

Always keep tow loads within speci

¿ ed limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load

Table:
Attempting to tow loads greater than those speci

¿ ed is dangerous as it may cause

serious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or
vehicle damage, or both.

Always keep the trailer nose weight within the speci

¿ ed limits in the Trailer Towing-

Load Table:
Loading the trailer with more weight in the rear than in the front is dangerous. This
could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

NOTE

The total trailer weight and nose weight can be determined by weighing the trailer on

platform scales at a highway weighing station or a trucking company.

Appropriate total trailer weight and nose weight may prevent the danger of trailer sway

from crosswinds, rough roads, or other causes.

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Before Driving

Towing

Trailer Hitch

When towing a trailer, use an appropriate trailer hitch. We recommend using a genuine
Mazda trailer hitch. Use the original holes drilled by the vehicle manufacture for securing
the trailer hitch. Contact your Authorised Mazda Dealer for more information.

Trailer hitch installation area

Unit: mm (in)

MAX. 50 Kg (110 lb)

Hitch coupling point

A

B

A:350—420 (13.8—16.5)
B:746.3 (29.382)
C:1017.9 (40.075)

C

C

Tyres

When towing a trailer, make sure all tyres are in

À ated to the recommended cold-tyre

pressure, as indicated on the tyre pressure chart on the driver's door frame. Trailer tyre size,
load rating, and in

À ation pressures should conform to tyre manufacturer speci¿ cations.

WARNING

Never use the temporary spare tyre when towing:
Using the temporary spare tyre on your vehicle when towing a trailer is dangerous as it
could result in tyre failure, loss of control, and injury to vehicle occupants.

3–62

Before Driving

Towing

Safety Chains

Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch
manufacturer for more details.

WARNING

Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior
to departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and
the vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer
could wander into another lane and cause a collision.

Trailer Lights

CAUTION

Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda.
This may damage your vehicle's electrical system and lighting systems. To connect the
lighting system, consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.

Trailer Brakes

Check the Maximum trailer towing-load table in Weight Limits (page 3-56 ), and if your
trailer weight exceeds the value in the TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT (Trailer without brake),
trailer brakes are required.
If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.

WARNING

Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is
dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.

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Before Driving

Towing

Trailer Towing Tips

Before driving

Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer

is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.

Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.

Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-

to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.

Driving

Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and

stopping in a traf

¿ c-free area.

Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.

Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed

with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.

CAUTION

If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.

When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or

overheating the engine, or both.

When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking

effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.

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Before Driving

Towing

Parking

Avoid parking on an incline with a trailer. If this must be done, follow these instructions.

Parking on an Incline

1. Set the parking brake and the brakes.
2. Have someone block the wheels of the vehicle and trailer while you apply the brakes.
3. After the wheels are blocked, release the parking brake and the brakes slowly, allowing

the blocks to bear the load.

4. Set the parking brake

¿ rmly.

5. If the vehicle has an automatic transaxle, put the selector lever in P. If it has a manual

transaxle, place the gear shift in 1 or R.

Starting on an Incline

1. Start the engine (page 4-5 ).
2. Release the parking brake and slowly pull away a short distance from the wheel blocks.
3. Stop on the nearest level ground, set the parking brake, and pick up the wheel blocks.

4–1

*Some models.

4–1

4

When Driving

Information concerning safe driving and stopping.

Start/Stop Engine . . . . . . . . 4-4

Ignition Switch . . . . . . . ... 4-4
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . 4-5
Turning the Engine Off . . . . 4-12
i-stop

*

. . . . . . . . . . ... 4-13

Instrument Cluster and Display . .. 4-24

Meters and Gauges . . . . . ... 4-24
Active Driving Display

*

. . . ... 4-35

Warning/Indicator Lights . . . . 4-38

Manual Transaxle Operation . . ... 4-46

Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern . 4-46

Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . 4-49

Automatic Transaxle Controls . . 4-49
Shift-Lock System . . . . . ... 4-50
Transaxle Ranges . . . . . . . 4-51
Manual Shift Mode . . . . . .. 4-53
Direct Mode

*

. . . . . . . . 4-59

Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . 4-60

Switches and Controls . . . . . .. 4-61

Lighting Control . . . . . . ... 4-61
Front Fog Lights

*

. . . . . . . 4-69

Rear Fog Light

*

. . . . . . . 4-70

Turn and Lane-Change Signals . 4-71
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-72
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer

*

. . . . . . . . . . . 4-77

Headlight Washer

*

. . . . . . 4-77

Rear Window Defogger . . . ... 4-78
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . ... 4-80

Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-81

Brake System . . . . . . . ... 4-81
Emergency Stop Signal System ... 4-84
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

*

. . ... 4-84

ABS/TCS/DSC . . . . . . . . ... 4-86

Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . 4-86
Traction Control System (TCS)

*

... 4-87

Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)

*

. . . . . . . . . . .. 4-88

i-ELOOP . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90

i-ELOOP

*

. . . . . . . . . . 4-90

Fuel Economy Monitor . . . . . . 4-93

Fuel Economy Monitor

*

. . . ... 4-93

4–2

*Some models.

Drive Selection . . . . . . . . ... 4-99

Drive Selection

*

. . . . . . ... 4-99

Power Steering. . . . . . . . . 4-101

Power Steering . . . . . . ... 4-101

i-ACTIVSENSE. . . . . . . ... 4-102

i-ACTIVSENSE

*

. . . . . . 4-102

High Beam Control System
(HBC)

*

. . . . . . . . . . 4-105

Adaptive LED Headlights
(ALH)

*

. . . . . . . . . . 4-108

Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)

*

. . . . . . . . . 4-111

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System

*

. . . . . . . . . ... 4-117

Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)

*

. . . . . . . . . .. 4-124

Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

*

... 4-127

Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert

(RCTA)

*

. . . . . . . . . . 4-130

Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)

*

. . . . . . . . . 4-135

Adjustable Speed Limiter

*

. . . 4-148

Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F)

*

. . . . . . . . ... 4-155

Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)

*

. . . . . . . . .. 4-161

Smart Brake Support (SBS)

*

. .. 4-167

Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)

*

. . . . . . . . . . . 4-170

Radar Sensor (Front)

*

. . . . . 4-176

Laser Sensor

*

. . . . . . . .. 4-179

Radar Sensors (Rear)

*

. . . . 4-181

Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)

*

. . ... 4-183

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . 4-184

Cruise Control

*

. . . . . . ... 4-184

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ... 4-190

Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System

*

. . . . . . . . . ... 4-190

Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) . . . . . . . 4-194

Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) . . . . ... 4-194

Rear View Monitor . . . . . . .. 4-195

Rear View Monitor

*

. . . . ... 4-195

Parking Sensor System . . . . ... 4-204

Parking Sensor System

*

. . . . 4-204

MEMO

4–3

4–4

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

Ignition Switch

Push Button Start Positions

The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.

Push button start

Indicator light

NOTE

The engine starts by pressing the

push button start while depressing
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle)
or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle). To switch the ignition
position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.

Do not leave the ignition switched

ON while the engine is not running.
Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in
ACC (For automatic transaxle, the
selector lever is in the P position, and
the ignition is in ACC), the ignition
switches off automatically after about
25 minutes.

Off

The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st
gear or R (manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle)
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.

NOTE

(Locked steering wheel)
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is

À ashing and the beep sound

is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button
start while moving the steering wheel
left and right.

4–5

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

ACC (Accessory)

Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
In this position the steering wheel is
unlocked.

NOTE

The keyless entry system does not
function while the push button start has
been pressed to ACC, and the doors will
not lock/unlock even if they have been
locked manually.

ON

This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-38 ).

NOTE

(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G
1.5)
When the push button start is pressed
to ON, the sound of the fuel pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can
be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.

Starting the Engine

WARNING

Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.

4–6

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

The key must be carried because the

key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.

The engine can be started when the

push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.

The push button start system

functions (function which can start
the engine by only carrying the
key) can be deactivated to prevent
any possible adverse effect on a
user wearing a pacemaker or other
medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable
to start the engine by carrying the
key. Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer for details. If the push
button start system functions have
been deactivated, you can start the
engine by following the procedure
indicated when the key battery goes
dead.

Refer to Engine Start Function When

Key Battery is Dead on page 4-10 .

After starting a cold engine, the

engine speed increases and a whining
sound from the engine compartment
can be heard.

This is for improved exhaust gas

puri

¿ cation and does not indicate any

parts defect.

1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal

¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.

5. (Manual transaxle)

Continue to press the clutch pedal
¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.

(Automatic transaxle)

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).

NOTE

(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed suf

¿ ciently.

(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N and the
brake pedal is not depressed suf

¿ ciently.

4–7

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

6. Verify that the KEY indicator light

(green) in the instrument cluster and the
push button start indicator light (green)
illuminate.

Indicator light

Push button start

NOTE

If the push button start indicator light

(green)

À ashes, make sure that the

key is being carried.

If the push button start indicator light

(green)

À ashes with the key being

carried, touch the key to the push
button start and start the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-10 .

CAUTION

If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber)

À ashes, this

could indicate a problem with the engine
starting system. This may prevent the
engine from starting or from switching
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.

NOTE

Under the following conditions, the

KEY warning light (red)

À ashes

after the push button start is pressed.
This informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC
even if it is pressed from off.

The key battery is dead.

The key is out of operational

range.

The key is placed in areas where it

is dif

¿ cult for the system to detect

the signal (page 3-7 ).

A key from another manufacturer

similar to the key is in the
operational range.

4–8

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

(Forced engine starting method)

If the KEY warning light (red)

illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber)

À ashes, this

could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method. Have your vehicle inspected
at an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer as
soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press
and hold the push button start until
the engine starts. Other procedures
necessary for starting the engine,
such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.

When the engine is force-started,

the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated and the push button
start indicator light (amber) remains
À ashing.

(Automatic transaxle)

When the selector lever is in the

neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) and the push
button start indicator light (green) do
not illuminate.

7. Press the push button start after both

the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.

NOTE

After starting the engine, the push

button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.

(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G

1.5)

After pressing the push button start

and before the engine starts, the
operation sound of the fuel pump
motor from near the fuel tank can be
heard, however, this does not indicate
a malfunction.

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

When starting the engine, do

not release the brake pedal until
the glow indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns off and
the engine starts, after pressing the
push button start.

If the brake pedal is released

before the engine starts, depress
the brake pedal again and press
the push button start to start the
engine.

If the ignition is left switched ON

for a long period of time without
the engine running after the glow
plugs are warmed up, the glow
plugs may warm up again which
will illuminate the glow indicator
light.

The starter does not rotate until the

glow indicator light turns off.

4–9

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

8. After starting the engine, let it idle

for about ten seconds (Prohibited in
Germany).

NOTE

(Germany)

Drive immediately after starting the

engine. However do not use high
engine speeds until reaching the
operating temperature.

(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G

1.5)

Whether the engine is cold or

warm, it should be started without
the use of the accelerator.

If the engine does not start the

¿ rst

time, refer to Starting a Flooded
Engine under Emergency Starting.
If the engine still does not start,
have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorised Mazda Repairer (page
7-27 ).

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

If the ambient temperature is lower

than about - 10 °C (14 °F), the
maximum engine speed may not
be attained for about three minutes
after the engine starts to protect the
engine.

NOTE

(Manual transaxle vehicle with

i-stop function)

If the engine has stopped due to

stalling, it can be restarted by
depressing the clutch pedal within
3 seconds of the engine stopping.

The engine cannot be restarted even

if the clutch pedal is depressed under
the following conditions:

The driver's door is open.

The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

The clutch pedal is not released

completely after the engine stalled.

The clutch pedal is depressed with

the engine not stopped completely.