Mazda 2 (2017 year). Instruction — part 8

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Before Driving

Security System

Modi

¿ cation and Add-On

Equipment

Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
and the theft-deterrent systems' operation
if the system has been modi

¿ ed or if any

add-on equipment has been installed.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
modify the system or install any add-on
equipment to the immobilizer and the
theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.

Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the system
recognises.

If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognised key, the engine
will not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

CAUTION

Changes or modi

¿ cations not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

To avoid damage to the key, do not:

Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic

¿ eld.

Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such as the
instrument panel or bonnet, under
direct sunlight.

If the engine does not start with the

correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or

À ashing,

the system may have a malfunction.
Consult an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

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Security System

NOTE

The keys carry a unique electronic

code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, obtaining a replacement
key requires some waiting time.
They are only available through an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Always keep a spare key in case one

is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible.

If you lose a key, an Authorised

Mazda Repairer will reset the
electronic codes of your remaining
keys and immobilizer system.
Bring all the remaining keys to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to reset.

Starting the vehicle with a key that

has not been reset is not possible.

Operation

NOTE

The engine may not start and security

indicator light may illuminate or
À ash if the key is placed in an area
where it is dif

¿ cult for the system

to detect the signal, such as on the
instrument panel or in the glove
compartment. Move the key to a
location within the signal range,
switch the ignition off, and then
restart the engine.

Signals from a TV or radio station,

or from a transceiver or mobile
telephone could interfere with your
immobilizer system. If you are using
the proper key and the engine fails
to start, check the security indicator
light.

Arming

The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster

À ashes every 2 seconds

until the system is disarmed.

Disarming

The system is disarmed when the
ignition is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
À ashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart
the engine. If the engine does not start
after 3 or more tries, contact an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.

NOTE

If the security indicator light

À ashes

continuously while you are driving,
do not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer and have
it checked. If the engine is shut off
while the indicator light is

À ashing,

you will not be able to restart it.

Because the electronic codes are

reset when the immobilizer system
is repaired, the keys are needed.
Make sure to bring all the keys to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer so that
they can be programmed.

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Security System

*Some models.

Theft-Deterrent System

*

If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle or
the intrusion sensor detects movement
in the vehicle which could result in the
vehicle (with the intrusion sensor) or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the siren/horn and

À ashing the

hazard warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.

Intrusion sensor

*

The intrusion sensor uses ultrasonic waves
to detect movement inside the vehicle and
to raise an alert of an intrusion into the
vehicle.

The intrusion sensor detects certain kinds
of movement inside the vehicle, however,
it may also respond to phenomenon
outside the vehicle such as vibrations, loud
noise, wind, and air currents.

CAUTION

In order for the intrusion sensor to
operate appropriately, be aware of the
following:

Do not hang clothing or objects from

a head restraint or a coat hook.

Return the extension sunvisors to

their original positions.

Do not blind the intrusion sensor by

covering it or placing objects over it.

Do not allow the intrusion sensor to

get soiled or wipe it with a liquid.

Do not shock or cause an impact to

the intrusion sensor or the intrusion
sensor bezel.

Do not install seats that are not

Mazda genuine products.

To prevent obstruction of intrusion

sensor, do not place objects or cargo
near the intrusion sensor that are
higher than the head restraints.

Intrusion sensor and
intrusion sensor bezel

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Security System

Operation

Siren/Horn triggering conditions

The siren/horn sounds intermittently and
the hazard warning lights

À ash for about

30 seconds when the system is triggered
by any one of the following:

Unlocking a door with an inside door-

lock knob.

Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the

liftgate/boot lid.

Opening the bonnet by operating the

bonnet release handle.

Switching the ignition ON without using

the push button start.

(With the intrusion sensor)

The intrusion sensor detects a movement

in the vehicle.

The system will be triggered again (up to
10 times) if one of the above conditions
remains.

(With the intrusion sensor)

Disconnecting the battery terminal (the

hazard warning lights do not

À ash).

The system will be triggered about 10
times.

NOTE

The liftgate/boot lid does not open

while the theft-deterrent system is
operating.

If the battery goes dead while the

theft-deterrent system is armed,
the siren/horn will activate and the
hazard warning lights will

À ash when

the battery is charged or replaced.

How to Arm the System

1. Close the windows securely.

NOTE

(With the intrusion sensor)
Even with a window open, the system
can be armed, however, leaving the
windows even partially open can invite
theft, and wind blowing into the vehicle
could trigger the alarm.
The intrusion sensor function can also
be cancelled.
Refer to Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor
(With Intrusion Sensor) on page 3-46 .

2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the bonnet, the doors, and

the liftgate/boot lid are closed.

4. Press the lock button on the transmitter

or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.

The hazard warning lights will

À ash

once.

(With the advanced keyless function)

Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster

À ashes twice per

second for 20 seconds.

5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully

armed.

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Security System

NOTE

The theft-deterrent system can also

be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate/boot lid and the bonnet
closed.

Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .

The system will disarm if one of

the following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:

Unlocking any door.

Opening any door.

Opening the bonnet.

Switching the ignition ON.

To rearm the system, do the arming

procedure again.

When the doors are locked by

pressing the lock button on the
transmitter or using the auxiliary key
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the hazard warning lights will
À ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.

Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor

(With Intrusion Sensor)

If the theft deterrent system has been
armed while any of the following
conditions are present, cancel the intrusion
sensor to prevent the alarm from triggering
unnecessarily.

Leaving the vehicle with a movable

object, passengers or pets remaining
inside.

Leaving an object inside the vehicle

that can roll around, such as when the
vehicle is placed on a tilting, unstable
surface when being shipped.

Hanging small objects/accessories in

the vehicle, hanging clothing on a coat
hook, or placing other items which can
move easily inside the vehicle.

Parking in an area where there is strong

vibration or loud noise.

When using a high pressure or automatic

car wash.

Continuous shock and vibration

from hail or thunder and lightning is
transmitted to the vehicle.

Doors are locked with a window left

open.

An accessory heater or device that

produces moving air and vibration
operates while the theft deterrent system
is armed.

NOTE

If any door or the liftgate/boot lid
remains closed for 30 seconds, all
the doors and the liftgate/boot lid
automatically re-lock and the theft
deterrent system arms even if a window
is left open.

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Security System

To cancel the intrusion sensor, press
the intrusion sensor cancel button on
the transmitter within 20 seconds after
pressing the lock button.
The hazard warning lights will

À ash three

times.

NOTE

To reactivate the intrusion sensor,

turn off the armed theft-deterrent
system and then rearm it.

The intrusion sensor is operational

when the theft-deterrent system
is armed. To cancel the intrusion
sensor, press the intrusion sensor
cancel button each time the theft-
deterrent system is armed.

To Turn Off an Armed System

An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:

Pressing the unlock button on the

transmitter.

Starting the engine with the push button

start.

(With the advanced keyless function)

Pressing a request switch on the doors.

The hazard warning lights will

À ash twice.

NOTE

When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is turned off, the hazard warning
lights will

À ash twice to indicate that the

system is turned off.

To Stop the Alarm

A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:

Pressing the unlock button or the boot

button (saloon) on the transmitter.

Starting the engine with the push button

start.

(With the advanced keyless function)

Pressing a request switch on the doors.

Pressing the electric liftgate/boot lid

opener while the key is being carried.

The hazard warning lights will

À ash twice.

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Driving Tips

Running-In

No special running-in is necessary, but
a few precautions in the

¿ rst 1,000 km

(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.

Do not race the engine.

Do not maintain one constant speed,

either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.

Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or

high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.

Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

Avoid full-throttle starts.

Do not tow a trailer.

Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment

How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.

Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine

runs smoothly, begin driving.

Avoid fast starts.

Drive at lower speeds.

Anticipate when to apply the brakes

(avoid sudden braking).

Follow the maintenance schedule (page

6-3 ) and have an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.

Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.

Slow down on rough roads.

Keep the tyres properly in

À ated.

Do not carry unnecessary weight.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal

while driving.

Keep the wheels in correct alignment.

Keep windows closed at high speeds.

Slow down when driving in crosswinds

and headwinds.

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Driving Tips

WARNING

Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.

Hazardous Driving

WARNING

Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tyre
speed could cause the tyres to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and
an accident.

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

manoeuvring.

Do not pump the brakes. Continue to

press down on the brake pedal.

Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)

on page 4-86 .

If you get stuck, select a lower gear and

accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
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 front
wheels.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.

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Driving Tips

Floor Mat

We recommend the use of Genuine
Mazda

À oor mats.

WARNING

Make sure the

À oor mats are secured

with the grommets or the retainers to
prevent them from bunching up under
the foot pedals (Driver's side):
Using a

À oor mat that is not secured is

dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation
(driver's side), which could result in an
accident.
Only use a

À oor mat which conforms

to the shape of the

À oor on the driver's

side and make sure it is oriented
correctly.
Secure the

À oor mat using the

grommets or retainers.
There are various ways to secure

À oor

mats depending on the type used,
therefore secure the mat according to
the type.
After installing the

À oor mat, make

sure that it does not slide from side
to side or back and forth, and that
there is suf

¿ cient clearance with the

accelerator and brake pedals on the
driver's side.
After removing the

À oor mat for

cleaning or some other reason, always
securely reinstall it while paying
attention to the precautions just
mentioned.

WARNING

Do not install two

À oor mats, one on

top of the other, on the driver's side:
Installing two

À oor mats, one on top

of the other, on the driver's side is
dangerous as the retention pins can
only keep one

À oor mat from sliding

forward.
Loose

À oor mat(s) will interfere with

the foot pedals and could result in an
accident.
If using an all weather mat for winter
use always remove the original

À oor

mat.

When setting a

À oor mat, position the

À oor mat so that its grommets or retainers
are inserted over the pointed end of the
retention posts.

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Driving Tips

Rocking the Vehicle

WARNING

Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.

CAUTION

Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tyre
damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.

Winter Driving

Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper,

À ares, a small

shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:

Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the

radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on page

6-29 .

Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold

reduces battery capacity.

Use an engine oil appropriate for the

lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23 ).

Inspect the ignition system for damage

and loose connections.

Use washer

À uid made with antifreeze—

but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer

À uid (page 6-32 ).

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Driving Tips

NOTE

Do not use the parking brake in

freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.

Remove snow before driving. Snow

left on the windscreen 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 windscreen.

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.

Snow Tyres

WARNING

Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.

CAUTION

Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.

Use snow tyres on all four wheels

Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.

Europe

When snow tyres are used, select the
speci

¿ ed size and pressure (page 9-10 ).

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Driving Tips

Tyre Chains

Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.

CAUTION

Chains may affect handling.

Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30

mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, and sharp turns.

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

Do not use chains on a temporary

spare tyre; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tyre.

Do not use chains on roads that are

free of snow or ice. The tyres and
chains could be damaged.

Chains may scratch or chip

aluminium wheels.

NOTE

If your vehicle is equipped with the

tyre pressure monitoring system, the
system may not function correctly
when using tyre chains.

Use of tyre chains on a vehicle

equipped with 185/60R16 tyres could
cause interference with the vehicle
body and scratching. If tyre chains
are to be used, replace both the front
and rear tyres with 185/65R15 tyres
and replace both the front and rear
wheels with genuine Mazda 15-inch
wheels of the same size, and use
genuine Mazda tyre chains. Consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Install the chains on the front tyres only.
Do not use chains on the rear tyres.

Tyre chain selection (Europe)

Mazda recommends hexagon type
steel ring chains. Select the proper type
according to your tyre size.

Tyre size

Tyre chain

185/65R15

Hexagon type

NOTE

Although Mazda recommends hexagon
type steel ring chains, all chains within
the installation speci

¿ cations may be

used.

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Driving Tips

Installation speci

¿ cation (Europe)

When installing tyre chains, the distance
between the tyre tread and the chain must
be within the prescribed limits in the
following table.

Distance [Unit: mm (in)]

A

B

MAX 11 (0.43)

MAX 11 (0.43)

Side view

Cross section view

Tyre

A

B

Installing the chains

1. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel

covers remove them, otherwise the
chain bands will scratch them.

2. Secure the chains on the front tyres as

tightly as possible. Always follow the
chain manufacturer's instructions.

3. Retighten the chains after driving

1/2—1 km (1/4—1/2 mile).

Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on

À ooded

roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or
engine damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been
immersed in water, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.

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Driving Tips

Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

CAUTION

After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle the engine at least 30 seconds

before stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be damaged. However, when
i-stop operates, idling is unnecessary.

Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage

the turbocharger.

To protect the engine from damage, the engine is designed so that it cannot be raced

just after starting it in extremely cold weather.

The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved
operation and requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the following.

1. Change engine oil and

¿ lter according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 6-3 ).

2. Use only recommended engine oil (page 6-23 ). Extra additives are NOT

recommended.

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Towing

Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/Turkey/South
Africa)

Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends
on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking,
durability, performance, and economy.
Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need further
details.

CAUTION

Do not tow a trailer during the

¿ rst 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you

do, you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other
power train components.

Damage caused by towing a trailer/caravan is not covered by the vehicle's warranty for

the following models and countries:

All models in Turkey

Saloon models

Weight Limits

The total trailer weight, gross combination weight and trailer nose weight must be
within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT:

Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT:

Sum of total trailer weight and towing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle
passengers, and vehicle load.

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TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:

The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by changing the weight distribution
when loading the trailer.

CAUTION

Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For
altitudes exceeding 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in), always reduce the towing load by 10%
for every 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in) increase in altitude from the load indicated under
the gross combination weight heading in the maximum trailer towing-load table. If the
determined maximum total towing load weight is exceeded, the engine and other power
train parts may be damaged.