Mazda 2 (2017 year). Instruction — part 39

7–22

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

4. Turn the wheel brace anticlockwise and

lower the vehicle.

5. Use the wheel brace to tighten the nuts

in the order shown.

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Nut tightening torque

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108—147 (12—14, 80—108)

WARNING

Always securely and correctly tighten
the wheel nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened wheel
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.

Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same con

¿ guration:

Because the wheel studs and wheel
nuts on your Mazda have metric
threads, using a non-metric nut is
dangerous. On a metric stud, it would
not secure the wheel and would
damage the stud, which could cause the
wheel to slip off and cause an accident.

6. Remove the tyre blocks and store the

tools and jack.

7. Store the damaged tyre in the luggage

compartment.

8. Check the in

À ation pressure. Refer to

Tyres on page 9-10 .

9. Have the

À at tyre repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

NOTE

(With tyre pressure monitoring
system)
Do not press the tyre pressure
monitoring system set switch after
installing the spare tyre. The switch
is only to be pressed after installing
the repaired

À at tyre or installing a

replacement tyre (page 4-38 ).

7–23

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

WARNING

Do not drive with any tyres that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tyres with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tyres with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tyres' air
pressure, check the spare tyre, too.

NOTE

To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.

7–24

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you
feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.

WARNING

Follow These Precautions Carefully:
To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.

Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact any other metal object that
could cause sparks:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a battery,
do not allow metal tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of the
battery.

Keep all

À ames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.

Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low

À uid level:

Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low

À uid level is dangerous. It may rupture

or explode, causing serious injury.

Connect the negative lead to a good ground point away from the battery:
Connecting the end of the second jumper lead to the negative ( ) terminal of the
discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.

Route the jumper leads away from parts that will be moving:
Connecting a jumper lead near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.
The lead could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.

7–25

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

CAUTION

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a
24 V motor generator set).

Jumper leads

Discharged battery

Booster battery

7–26

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Make sure the booster battery is 12

V and that its negative terminal is
grounded.

3. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not allow both vehicles
to touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and
all unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.

4. Connect the jumper leads in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

Connect one end of a lead to the

positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).

Attach the other end to the positive

terminal on the booster battery (2).

Connect one end of the other lead to

the negative terminal of the booster
battery (3).

Connect the other end to the ground

point indicated in the illustration
away from the discharged battery (4).

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.

6. When

¿ nished, carefully disconnect the

leads in the reverse order described in
the illustration.

7. If the battery cover has been removed,

install it in the reverse order of
removal.

NOTE

Verify that the covers are securely
installed.

7–27

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Starting

Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and
SKYACTIV-G 1.5 )

If the engine fails to start, it may be
À ooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. If the engine does not start within

¿ ve seconds on the ¿ rst try, wait ten
seconds and try again.

2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual

transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.

5. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator.

If the engine still does not start using
the previous procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Mazda.

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.

CAUTION

Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.

NOTE

You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.

7–28

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Starting

Running Out of Fuel
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

CAUTION

Do not try starting the engine for more
than 10 seconds at a time. Doing so,
could damage the starter. If the engine
does not start on the

¿ rst try wait about

20 seconds before trying again.

If your vehicle runs out of fuel, add at least
10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel, and
try to restart the engine. Because air can
get into fuel lines when a vehicle runs out
of fuel, your engine may take longer to
start. If the engine does not start the

¿ rst

time, try starting it several more times.
If it still does not start, contact an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.

7–29

If Trouble Arises

Overheating

Overheating

If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light turns on, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.

WARNING

Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running inde

¿ nitely even if

the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.

Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.

Open the bonnet ONLY after steam is
no longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.

If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light turns on:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.

3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:

Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.

Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the bonnet and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:

Open the bonnet and idle the engine
until it cools.

CAUTION

If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,

then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.

7. When cool, check the coolant level.

If it is low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.

7–30

If Trouble Arises

Overheating

If you

¿ nd a leak or other damage, or if

coolant is still leaking:

Stop the engine and call an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and SKYACTIV-G
1.5

Cooling system cap

Coolant reservoir

Cooling fan

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

Cooling system cap

Coolant reservoir

Cooling fan

If you

¿ nd no problems, the engine is

cool, and no leaks are obvious:

Carefully add coolant as required (page
6-29 ).

CAUTION

If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could
be seriously damaged unless repairs
are made. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

7–31

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Towing Description

We recommend that towing be done only
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.

A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

Wheel dollies

When towing with the rear wheels on the
ground, release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Do not tow the vehicle pointed

backward with driving wheels on
the ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.

Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or

À atbed

equipment.

If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed with
all four wheels on the ground using the
towing hook at the front of the vehicle.
Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for
short distances at low speeds.

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If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

CAUTION

Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground.

Shift to neutral (Manual transaxle),

or the N position (Automatic
transaxle).

Switch the ignition to ACC.

Release the parking brake.

Remember that power assist for the
brakes and steering will not be available
when the engine is not running.

Towing/Tiedown Hooks

CAUTION

The towing eyelet should be used

in an emergency (to get the vehicle
out of a ditch or a snow bank, for
example).

When using the towing eyelets,

always pull the lead or chain in a
straight direction with respect to the
eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.

NOTE

When towing with chain or lead, wrap
the chain or lead with a soft cloth near
the bumper to prevent damage to the
bumper.

7–33

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Towing Hook-Front

1. Remove the towing eyelet and

the wheel brace from the luggage
compartment (page 7-3 ).

2. Wrap a jack lever or similar tool with

a soft cloth to prevent damage to a
painted bumper, and open the cap
located on the front bumper.

CAUTION

Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.

NOTE

Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.

3. Securely install the towing eyelet using

the wheel brace.

Wheel brace

Towing eyelet

4. Hook the towing rope to the towing

eyelet.

CAUTION

If the towing eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when towing the
vehicle. Make sure that the towing
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.

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If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Tiedown Hook-Rear

The hook positioned under the rear
bumper on the right side is for tying down
the vehicle during transport, and it cannot
be used for towing other vehicles.
It can be used as a towing hook only when
the vehicle must be towed by another
vehicle in an emergency case such as when
the vehicle is stuck in snow, however, it
may damage the bumper.

Tiedown hook

CAUTION

When using the hook in such emergency
cases, observe the following so as not to
damage the tiedown hook or the vehicle
body.

The vehicle must be pulled straight

to the rear so that no load is applied
to the vehicle in the lateral direction.

The bumper may be damaged if the

tie down hook is used as a towing
hook.

When using a metal chain or wire

lead, wrap a cloth around the
attachment area. If the metal chain
or wire lead contacts the bumper
directly, the bumper could be
scratched or damaged.

7–35

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes

If any warning light turns on/

À ashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no

problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/

À ashes again,

consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Vehicles with type B audio)
The warning contents can be veri

¿ ed on the centre display.

1. If the warning light is turned on, select icon on the home screen to display the

application screen.

2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
4. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.

Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately

If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a malfunction. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Signal

Warning

Brake System Warning

Light

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection

The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to
START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.

Low brake

À uid level warning

If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is
released, the brake

À uid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake

system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

WARNING

Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the brakes
inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail
at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking
brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.

CAUTION

In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to
depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

Electronic Brake Force

Distribution System

Warning

If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the
electronic brake force distribution system.

WARNING

Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are
illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal circumstances.

Charging System

Warning Light

If the warning light turns on while driving, it indicates a problem with the generator or
the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated
because the engine could stop unexpectedly.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

Engine Oil Warning

Light

This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.

If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
3. Inspect the engine oil level 6-28 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine

oil while being careful not to over

¿ ll.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.

4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

(Red)

High Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning

Light

The light

À ashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and

illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.

Handling Procedure

Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can

¿ nd a safe place to stop the vehicle

and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-29 .

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.