Mazda 2 Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english — page 6

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

Q Vehicle speed in towing

Observe the legal maximum speeds

for trailer towing.

QBefore descending hills or long

declines

Reduce speed and downshift. How-

ever, never downshift suddenly while

descending steep or long downhill

grades.

Q Operation of the brake pedal

Do not hold the brake pedal

depressed often or for long periods of

time. Doing so may result in the brake

overheating or reduce braking effects.

Q To avoid accident or injury

O Vehicles with a compact spare tire:

Do not tow a trailer when the com-

pact spare tire is installed on your

vehicle.

O Vehicles with the emergency tire

puncture repair kit: Do not tow a

trailer when the tire installed is

repaired with the emergency tire

puncture repair kit.

O Vehicles with a Dynamic radar

cruise control: Do not use dynamic

radar cruise control when you are

towing.

NOTICE

QDo not directly splice trailer

lights

Directly splicing trailer lights may

damage your vehicle’s electrical sys-

tem and cause a malfunction.

4-2. Driving procedures

167

influence of the outside temperature, it

Power (ignition) switch

may not be possible to start the hybrid

(vehicles without a

system. In this case, try to start the

hybrid system again after the tem-

smart entry & start sys-

perature of the hybrid battery

tem)

increases due to the outside tempera-

ture increase, etc.

Starting the hybrid system

QSounds and vibrations specific to a

hybrid vehicle

1 Check that the parking brake is

→P.75

set.

Q When the steering lock cannot be

released

2 Check that the shift lever is set

When starting the hybrid system, the

in P.

power switch may seem stuck in OFF.

To free it, turn the key while turning the

3 Firmly depress the brake pedal.

steering wheel slightly left and right.

4 Turn the power switch to START

to start the hybrid system.

If the “READY” indicator turns on, the

hybrid system will operate normally.

Continue depressing the brake pedal

until the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

5 Check that the “READY” indica-

Q If the “READY” indicator does not

tor is illuminated.

come on

The vehicle cannot be driven if the

In the event that the “READY” indicator

“READY” indicator is off.

does not come on even after performing

the proper procedures for starting the

QIf the hybrid system does not start

vehicle, contact any authorized Mazda

retailer or Mazda authorized repairer, or

The immobilizer system may not have

any reliable repairer immediately.

been deactivated. (→P.81) Contact any

authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda

QIf the hybrid system is malfunction-

authorized repairer, or any reliable

ing

repairer.

→P.383

QWhen the ambient temperature is

low, such as during winter driving

WARNING

conditions

QWhen starting the hybrid system

OWhen starting the hybrid system, the

flashing time of the “READY” indicator

Always start the hybrid system while

may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is

sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not

until the “READY” indicator is steady

depress the accelerator pedal while

on, as steady means the vehicle is

starting the hybrid system under any

able to move.

circumstances.Doing so may cause

an accident resulting in death or seri-

OWhen the hybrid battery (traction bat-

ous injury.

tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-

mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the

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NOTICE

Q When starting the hybrid system

If the hybrid system becomes difficult

to start, have your vehicle checked by

any authorized Mazda retailer or

Mazda authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer immediately.

QKey reminder function

Changing the power switch

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is

opened while the power switch is in OFF

positions

or ACC to remind you to remove the

key.

WARNING

QCaution when driving

Do not turn the power switch to OFF

while driving. If, in an emergency, you

must turn the hybrid system off while

the vehicle is moving, turn the power

switch only to ACC to stop the hybrid

system. An accident may result if the

hybrid system is stopped while driv-

1 OFF (“LOCK” position)

ing. (→P.366)

The steering wheel is locked and the

key can be removed. (The key can be

NOTICE

removed only when the shift lever is in

P.)

Q To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

2 ACC (“ACC” position)

Do not leave the power switch in ACC

Some electrical components such as

or ON for long periods of time without

the audio system can be used.

the hybrid system running.

3 ON (“ON” position)

All electrical components can be used.

4 START (“START” position)

For starting the hybrid system.

Q Turning the key from ACC to OFF

Shift the shift lever to P.

Push in the key and turn it to OFF.

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any power switch mode.

Power (ignition) switch

(vehicles with a smart

entry & start system)

Performing the following oper-

ations when carrying the elec-

tronic key on your person

starts the hybrid system or

changes power switch modes.

5 Check that the “READY” indica-

tor is illuminated.

Starting the hybrid system

The vehicle cannot be

driven if the

1 Press the parking brake switch

“READY” indicator is off.

to check that the parking brake

QPower switch illumination

is set.

In the following situations, the power

2 Check that the shift lever is in P.

switch is illuminated.

3 Firmly depress the brake pedal.

O When the driver’s or passenger’s door

is opened.

and a message will be displayed

O When the power switch is in ACC or

on the multi-information display. If it is

ON.

not displayed, the hybrid system cannot

be started.

O When the power switch mode is

changed from ACC or ON to off.

4 Press the power switch shortly

Also, in the following situation, the

and firmly.

power switch flashes.

When operating the power switch, one

O When depressing the brake pedal

short, firm press is enough. It is not

while carrying the electronic key.

necessary to press and hold the switch.

QIf the hybrid system does not start

If the “READY” indicator turns on, the

hybrid system will operate normally.

OThe immobilizer system may not have

been deactivated. (→P.81)

Continue depressing the brake pedal

Contact any authorized Mazda retailer

until the “READY” indicator is illumi-

or Mazda authorized repairer, or any

nated.

reliable repairer.

The hybrid system can be started from

OIf a message related to start-up is

shown on the multi-information dis-

play, read the message and follow the

instructions.

Q When the ambient temperature is

low, such as during winter driving

conditions

O When starting the hybrid system, the

flashing time of the “READY” indicator

may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is

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until the “READY” indicator is steady

on, as steady means the vehicle is

able to move.

OWhen the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-

mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the

influence of the outside temperature, it

may not be possible to start the hybrid

system. In this case, try to start the

hybrid system again after the tem-

O To prevent the steering lock motor

perature of the hybrid battery

from overheating, the motor may be

increases due to the outside tempera-

suspended if the hybrid system is

ture increase, etc.

turned on and off repeatedly in a short

period of time. In this case, refrain

QSounds and vibrations specific to a

from operating the power switch. After

hybrid vehicle

about 10 seconds, the steering lock

→P.75

motor will resume functioning.

QIf the 12-volt battery is discharged

Q If the “READY” indicator does not

come on

The hybrid system cannot be started

using the smart entry & start system.

In the event that the “READY” indicator

Refer to P.409 to restart the hybrid sys-

does not come on even after performing

tem.

the proper procedures for starting the

vehicle, contact any authorized Mazda

QElectronic key battery depletion

retailer or Mazda authorized repairer, or

→P.122

any reliable repairer immediately.

QConditions affecting operation

QIf the hybrid system is malfunction-

→P.135

ing

→P.383

QNotes for the entry function

→P.136

QElectronic key battery

→P.351

QSteering lock function

OAfter turning the power switch off and

Q Operation of the power switch

opening and closing the doors, the

OIf the switch is not pressed shortly and

steering wheel will be locked due to

firmly, the power switch mode may not

the steering lock function. Operating

change or the hybrid system may not

the power switch again automatically

start.

cancels the steering lock.

OIf attempting to restart the hybrid sys-

OWhen the steering lock cannot be

tem immediately after turning the

released, “Push Power Switch while

power switch off, the hybrid system

Turning Steering Wheel in Either

may not start in some cases. After

Direction” will be displayed on the

turning the power switch off, please

multi-information display.

wait a few seconds before restarting

Press the power switch shortly and

the hybrid system.

firmly while turning the steering wheel

Q Customization

left and right.

If the smart entry & start system has

been deactivated in a customized set-

ting, refer to P.407.

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The hybrid system will stop, and the

WARNING

meter display will be extinguished.

Q When starting the hybrid system

4 Release the brake pedal and

Always start the hybrid system while

check that “ACCESSORY” or

sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not

“IGNITION ON” is not shown on

depress the accelerator pedal while

starting the hybrid system under any

the multi-information display.

circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident

WARNING

resulting in death or serious injury.

QStopping the hybrid system in an

QCaution while driving

emergency

If hybrid system failure occurs while

OIf you want to stop the hybrid sys-

the vehicle is moving, do not lock or

tem in an emergency while driving

open the doors until the vehicle

the vehicle, press and hold the

reaches a safe and complete stop.

power switch for more than 2 sec-

Activation of the steering lock in this

onds, or press it briefly 3 times or

circumstance may lead to an acci-

more in succession. (→P.366)

dent, resulting in death or serious

However, do not touch the power

injury.

switch while driving except in an

emergency. Turning the hybrid sys-

tem off while driving will not cause

NOTICE

loss of steering or braking control,

however, power assist to the steer-

Q When starting the hybrid system

ing will be lost. This will make it

If the hybrid system becomes difficult

more difficult to steer smoothly, so

to start, have your vehicle checked by

you should pull over and stop the

any authorized Mazda retailer or

vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

Mazda authorized repairer, or any

so.

reliable repairer immediately.

OIf the power switch is operated

QSymptoms indicating a malfunc-

while the vehicle is running, a warn-

tion with the power switch

ing message will be shown on the

If the power switch seems to be oper-

multi-information display and a

ating somewhat differently than usual,

buzzer sounds.

such as the switch sticking slightly,

O To restart the hybrid system after

there may be a malfunction. Contact

performing an emergency shut-

any authorized Mazda retailer or

down, shift the shift lever to N and

Mazda authorized repairer, or any

then press the power switch.

reliable repairer immediately.

Changing power switch

Stopping the hybrid system

modes

1 Stop the vehicle completely.

Modes can be changed by pressing

2 Set the parking brake (→P.178),

the power switch with brake pedal

and shift the shift lever to P.

released. (The mode changes each

Check the parking brake indicator is

time the switch is pressed.)

illuminated.

3 Press the power switch.

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is not operating.

NOTICE

Q To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

O Do not leave the power switch in

ACC or ON for long periods of time

without the hybrid system on.

O If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display, the power switch is

not off. Exit the vehicle after turning

the power switch off.

“ACCESSORY”

When stopping the hybrid

system with the shift lever in

“IGNITION ON”

a position other than P

1 OFF^*

The emergency flashers can be used.

If the hybrid system is stopped with

2 ACC

the shift lever in a position other

than P, the power switch will not be

Some electrical components such as

the audio system can be used.

turned off. Perform the following

“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the

procedure to turn the switch off:

multi-information display.

1 Check that the parking brake is

3 ON

set.

All electrical components can be used.

2 Shift the shift lever to P.

“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the

3 Check that “IGNITION ON” is

multi-information display.

displayed on the multi-informa-

^*: If the shift lever is in a position other

tion display and press the power

than P when turning off the hybrid

switch shortly and firmly.

system, the power switch will be

remained to ON, not to off.

4 Check that “ACCESSORY” or

“IGNITION ON” on the multi-

QAuto power off function

information display is off.

If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the

hybrid system is not operating) for more

NOTICE

than 20 minutes with the shift lever in P,

the power switch will automatically turn

off. However, this function cannot

entirely prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge. Do not leave the vehicle with the

power switch in ACC or ON for long

periods of time when the hybrid system

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Q To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

EV drive mode

charge

Do not stop the hybrid system when

In EV drive mode, electric

the shift lever is in a position other

than P. If the hybrid system is stopped

power is supplied by the

in another shift lever position, the

hybrid battery (traction bat-

power switch will not be turned off and

tery), and only the electric

remained to ON. If the vehicle is left in

ON, battery discharge may occur.

motor (traction motor) is used

to drive the vehicle.

This mode allows you to drive

in residential areas early in the

morning and late at night, or in

indoor parking lots, etc., with-

out concern for noises and gas

emissions.

Operating instructions

Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on, the

EV drive mode indicator will come on.

Pressing the switch when in EV drive

mode will return the vehicle to normal

driving (using the gasoline engine and

electric motor [traction motor]).

QSituations in which EV drive mode

cannot be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV drive

mode on in the following situations. If it

cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound

and a message will be shown on the

multi-information display.

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OThe temperature of the hybrid system

(→P.118)

is high.

O Vehicle speed is high.

The vehicle has been left in the sun,

driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,

OThe accelerator pedal is depressed

etc.

firmly or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.

OThe temperature of the hybrid system

QPossible driving distance when

is low.

driving in EV drive mode

The vehicle has been left in tempera-

EV drive mode’s possible driving dis-

tures lower than about 0°C (32°F) for

tance ranges from a few hundred

a long period of time, etc.

meters to approximately 1 km (0.6 mile).

OThe gasoline engine is warming up.

However, depending on vehicle condi-

tions, there are situations when EV drive

OThe hybrid battery (traction battery) is

mode cannot be used.

low.

(The distance that is possible depends

The remaining battery level indicated

on the hybrid battery [traction battery]

in the energy monitor display is low.

level and driving conditions.)

(→P.118)

QFuel economy

O Vehicle speed is high.

The hybrid system is designed to

OThe accelerator pedal is depressed

achieve the best possible fuel economy

firmly or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.

during normal driving (using the gaso-

OThe windshield defogger is in use.

line engine and electric motor [traction

motor]). Driving in EV drive mode more

QSwitching to EV drive mode when

than necessary may lower fuel econ-

the gasoline engine is cold

omy.

If the hybrid system is started while the

QIf “EV Mode Unavailable” is shown

gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline

on the multi-information display

engine will start automatically after a

short period of time in order to warm up.

The EV drive mode is not available. The

In this case, you will become unable to

reason the EV drive mode is not avail-

switch to EV drive mode.

able (the vehicle is idling, battery charge

is low, vehicle speed is higher than the

After the hybrid system has started and

EV drive mode operating speed range

the “READY” indicator has illuminated,

or accelerator pedal is depressed too

press the EV drive mode switch before

much) may be displayed. Use the EV

the gasoline engine starts to switch to

drive mode when it becomes available.

EV drive mode.

QIf “EV Mode Deactivated” is shown

QAutomatic cancelation of EV drive

on the multi-information display

mode

The EV drive mode has been automati-

When driving in EV drive mode, the gas-

cally canceled. The reason the EV drive

oline engine may start automatically and

mode is not available (the battery

the vehicle may be driven by the gaso-

charge is low, vehicle speed is higher

line engine and electric motor (traction

than the EV drive mode operating speed

motor) in the following situations. When

range or accelerator pedal is depressed

EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will

too much) may be displayed. Drive the

sound, the EV drive mode indicator will

vehicle for a while before attempting to

flash, and a message will be displayed

turn on the EV drive mode again.

on the multi-information display.

OThe hybrid battery (traction battery)

becomes low.

The remaining battery level indicated

in the energy monitor display is low.

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175

WARNING

Hybrid transmission

QCaution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode, pay

Select the shift position

special attention to the area around

depending on your purpose

the vehicle. Because there is no

and situation.

engine noise, pedestrians, people rid-

ing bicycles or other people and vehi-

cles in the area may not be aware of

Shift position purpose and

the vehicle starting off or approaching

them.

functions

Take extra care while driving even if

the acoustic vehicle alerting system is

Shift posi-

active.

Objective or function

tion

Parking the vehicle/start-

ing the hybrid system

Reversing

Neutral (Condition in

which the power is not

transmitted)

Normal driving^*

Applying moderate engine

braking driving down hills

^*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce

noise, shift the shift lever to D for nor-

mal driving.

QRestraining sudden start (Drive-

Start Control)

→P.155

Q When driving with dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed range

activated

Even when switching the driving mode

to power mode with the intent of

enabling engine braking, engine braking

will not occur because dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed range will

not be canceled. (→P.270)

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depressed^*, shift the shift lever

WARNING

while pushing the shift release but-

Q When driving on slippery road

ton on the shift knob.

surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears sud-

: Shift the shift lever while push-

denly.

ing the shift release button on the

Sudden changes in engine braking

shift knob.

may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,

resulting in an accident.

: Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever between P

NOTICE

and D, make sure that the vehicle is

Q Hybrid battery (traction battery)

completely stopped.

charge

^*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid bat-

from P, the brake pedal must be

tery (traction battery) will not be

depressed before the shift release

charged even when the engine is run-

button is pushed. If the shift release

ning. Therefore, if the vehicle is left

with the shift lever in N for a long

button is pushed first, the shift lock

period of time, the hybrid battery

will not be released.

(traction battery) will discharge, and

this may result in the vehicle not

Q Shift lock system

being able to start.

The shift lock system is a system to pre-

vent accidental operation of the shift

Shifting the shift lever

lever in starting.

The shift lever can be shifted from P

only when the power switch is in ON and

the brake pedal is being depressed.

QIf the shift lever cannot be shifted

from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is

being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with

your foot on the brake pedal, there may

be a problem with the shift lock system.

Have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

The following steps may be used as an

emergency measure to ensure that the

shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.

Turn the power switch off.

Depress the brake pedal.

Ply the cover up with a flathead

: While the power switch is in

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

ON and the brake pedal

To prevent damaging the cover,

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177

wrap the tip of the flathead screw-

WARNING

driver with a tape.

Q To prevent an accident when

releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override

button, make sure to set the parking

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed instead of the brake pedal

when the shift lock override button is

pressed and the shift lever is shifted

Press and hold the shift lock override

out of P, the vehicle may suddenly

button and then push the button on

start, possibly leading to an accident

the shift knob.

resulting in death or serious injury.

The shift lever can be shifted while the

both buttons are pressed.

Selecting the driving mode

→P.270

QAbout engine braking

When shift position B is selected,

releasing the accelerator pedal will

apply engine braking.

OWhen the vehicle is driven at high

speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-

line-fueled vehicles, the engine brak-

ing deceleration is felt less than that of

other vehicles.

OThe vehicle can be accelerated even

when shift position B is selected.

If the vehicle is driven continuously in

the B position, fuel efficiency will

become low. Usually, select the D posi-

tion.

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Turn signal lever

Parking brake

Operating instructions

The parking brake can be set

or released automatically or

manually.

In automatic mode, the parking

brake can be set or released

automatically. Also, even in

automatic mode, the parking

brake can be set or released

manually.

Operating instructions

Q Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and

released manually.

1 Right turn

2 Lane change to the right (move

the lever partway and release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

3 Lane change to the left (move

the lever partway and release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

4 Left turn

Q Turn signals can be operated when

1 Pull the switch to set the parking

The power switch is in ON.

brake

QIf the indicator flashes faster than

usual

The parking brake indicator and parking

brake light will turn on.

Check that a light bulb in the front or

rear turn signal lights has not burned

Pull and hold the parking brake switch if

out.

an emergency occurs and it is neces-

sary to operate the parking brake while

driving.

2 Push the switch to release the

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parking brake

turn on.

• Operate the parking brake switch

Operate the shift lever with the

while depressing the brake pedal.

vehicle stopped and the brake

• Using the parking brake automatic

pedal depressed.

release function, the parking brake

can be released by depressing the

The parking brake may not operate

accelerator pedal. When using this

automatically if the shift lever is moved

function, slowly depress the acceler-

quickly.

ator pedal.

In this case, it is necessary to operate

the parking brake switch. (→P.178)

Make sure that the parking brake indi-

cator and parking brake light turn off.

Q Turning automatic mode off

Q Turning automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped and

While the vehicle is stopped, pull

depressing the brake pedal, press

and hold the parking brake switch

until a message is shown on the

multi-information display

“EPB Shift Interlock Function

Activated”

Deactivated”

When the automatic mode is turned

QParking brake operation

on, the parking brake operates as

O When the power switch is not in ON,

follows.

the parking brake cannot be released

z When the shift lever is moved out

using the parking brake switch.

of P, the parking brake will be

O When the power switch is not in ON,

automatic mode (automatic brake set-

released, and the parking brake

ting and releasing) is not available.

indicator and parking brake light

QParking brake automatic release

will turn off.

function

z When the shift lever is moved

The parking brake is automatically

released when slowly depress the accel-

into P, the parking brake will be

erator pedal.

set, and the parking brake indi-

The parking brake will be released auto-

cator and parking brake light will

matically under the following conditions:

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OThe driver’s door is closed

will stay on for about 15 seconds. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

OThe driver is wearing the seat belt

Q When the parking brake switch

OThe shift lever is a forward or reverse

malfunctions

position.

Automatic mode (automatic brake set-

OThe malfunction indicator lamp or

ting and releasing) will be turned on

brake system warning light is not illu-

automatically.

minated.

If the automatic release function does

QParking the vehicle

not operate, manually release the park-

→P.154

ing brake.

QParking brake engaged warning

QIf “Parking Brake Temporarily

buzzer

Unavailable” is displayed on the

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is

multi-information display

driven with the parking brake engaged.

If the parking brake is operated repeat-

“Parking Brake ON” is displayed on the

edly over a short period of time, the sys-

multi-information display. (with the vehi-

tem may restrict operation to prevent

cle reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph])

overheating. If this happens, refrain from

QIf the brake system warning light

operating the parking brake. Normal

comes on

operation will return after about 1 min-

ute.

→P.374

QIf “Parking Brake Unavailable” is

QUsage in winter time

displayed on the multi-information

→P.281

display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the

WARNING

message does not disappear after oper-

ating the switch several times, the sys-

QWhen parking the vehicle

tem may be malfunctioning. Have the

Do not leave a child in the vehicle

vehicle inspected by any authorized

alone. The parking brake may be

Mazda retailer or Mazda authorized

released unintentionally and there is

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

the danger of the vehicle moving that

QParking brake operation sound

may lead to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

When the parking brake operates, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may be

QParking brake switch

heard. This does not indicate a malfunc-

Do not set any objects near the park-

tion.

ing brake switch.

QParking brake operation

Objects may interfere with the switch

and may lead the parking brake to

O Depending on the power switch mode,

unexpectedly operate.

the parking brake indicator and park-

ing brake light will turn on and stay on

as described below:

NOTICE

ON: Comes on until the parking brake

is released.

QWhen parking the vehicle

Not in ON: Stays on for approximately

Before you leave the vehicle, set the

15 seconds.

parking brake, shift the shift lever to P

OWhen the power switch is turned off

and make sure that the vehicle does

with the parking brake set, the parking

not move.

brake indicator and parking brake light

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NOTICE

Brake Hold

Q When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and

The brake hold system keeps

check the warning messages.

the brake applied when the

Q When the parking brake cannot

shift lever is in D, B or N with

be released due to a malfunction

the system on and the brake

Driving the vehicle with the parking

pedal has been depressed to

brake set will lead to brake compo-

stop the vehicle. The system

nents overheating, which may affect

braking performance and increase

releases the brake when the

brake wear.

accelerator pedal is depressed

Have the vehicle inspected by any

with the shift lever in D or B to

authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda

allow smooth start off.

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately if this occurs.

Enabling the system

Turn the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

(green)

comes on. While the system

is holding the brake, the brake hold

operated indicator (yellow)

comes

on.

Q Brake hold system operating con-

ditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned

on in the following conditions:

OThe driver’s door is not closed.

OThe driver is not wearing the seat belt.

If any of the conditions above are

detected when the brake hold system is

enabled, the system will turn off and the

brake hold standby indicator light will go

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4-2. Driving procedures

off. In addition, if any of the conditions

the brake hold switch is pressed with the

are detected while the system is holding

brake hold system operating conditions

the brake, a warning buzzer will sound

met, the system may be malfunctioning.

and a message will be shown on the

Have the vehicle inspected at any

multi-information display. The parking

authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda

brake will then be set automatically.

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

Q Brake hold function

QIf “Brake Hold Malfunction Press

OIf the brake pedal is left released for a

Brake to Deactivate Visit Your

period of about 3 minutes after the

Dealer” or “Brake Hold Malfunction

system has started holding the brake,

Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on

the parking brake will be set automati-

the multi-information display

cally. In this case, a warning buzzer

sounds and a message is shown on

The system may be malfunctioning.

the multi-information display.

Have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda

O To turn the system off while the sys-

authorized repairer, or any reliable

tem is holding the brake, firmly

repairer.

depress the brake pedal and press

the button again.

Q Warning messages and buzzers

OThe brake hold function may not hold

Warning messages and buzzers are

the vehicle when the vehicle is on a

used to indicate a system malfunction or

steep incline. In this situation, it may

to inform the driver of the need for cau-

be necessary for the driver to apply

tion. If a warning message is shown on

the brakes. A warning buzzer will

the multi-information display, read the

sound and the multi-information dis-

message and follow the instructions.

play will inform the driver of this situa-

QIf the brake hold operated indicator

tion. If a warning message is shown

flashes

on the multi-information display, read

→P.381

the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

QWhen the parking brake is set auto-

WARNING

matically while the system is hold-

QWhen the vehicle is on a steep

ing the brakes

incline

Perform any of the following operations

When using the brake hold system on

to release the parking brake.

a steep incline, exercise caution. The

O Depress the accelerator pedal. (The

brake hold function may not hold the

parking brake will not be released

vehicle in such a situation.

automatically if the seat belt is not fas-

QWhen stopped on a slippery road

tened.)

The system cannot stop the vehicle

O Operate the parking brake switch with

when the gripping ability of the tires

the brake pedal depressed.

has been exceeded. Do not use the

Make sure that the parking brake indica-

system when stopped on a slippery

tor light goes off. (→P.178)

road.

QWhen an inspection at any autho-

rized Mazda retailer or Mazda

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator

(green) does not illuminate even when

4-2. Driving procedures

183

NOTICE

Q When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not

designed for use when parking the

vehicle for a long period of time. Turn-

ing the power switch off while the sys-

tem is holding the brake may release

the brake, which would cause the

vehicle to move. When operating the

power switch, depress the brake

pedal, shift the shift lever to P and set

the parking brake.

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X Type B

Headlight switch

The headlights can be oper-

ated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

Operating the

switch turns

on the lights as follows:

X Type A

The headlights, daytime

running lights (→P.184) and all

the lights listed below turn on

and off automatically.

The front position, tail,

license plate and instrument

panel lights turn on.

The headlights and all the

lights listed above turn on.

The headlights, daytime

running lights (→P.184) and all

The daytime running lights

the lights listed below turn on

turn on (→P.184)

and off automatically.

QAUTO mode can be used when

The front position, tail,

The power switch is in ON.

license plate and instrument

QDaytime running light system

panel lights turn on.

To make your vehicle more visible to

other drivers during daytime driving, the

The headlights and all the

daytime running lights turn on automati-

lights listed above turn on.

cally whenever hybrid system is started

and the parking brake is released with

the headlight switch in the

position. (LED type headlights only: Illu-

minate brighter than the front position

lights.) Daytime running lights are not

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

185

designed for use at night.

Q When unlock the doors (welcome

lamp) (vehicles with LED type

QHeadlight control sensor

headlights)

When the doors are unlocked using the

entry function or wireless remote con-

trol, the front position lights turn on auto-

matically.

When the light switch is in the AUTO

position and the surrounding area is

dark, this function will operate.

Q 12-volt battery-saving function

The sensor may not function properly if

In order to prevent the 12-volt battery of

an object is placed on the sensor, or

the vehicle from discharging, if the light

anything that blocks the sensor is

affixed to the windshield.

switch is in the

position

Doing so interferes with the sensor

when the power switch is turned off the

detecting the level of ambient light and

12-volt battery saving function will oper-

may cause the automatic headlight sys-

ate and automatically turn off all the

tem to malfunction.

lights after approximately 20 minutes.

When the power switch is turned to ON,

QAutomatic light off system

the 12-volt battery-saving function will

be disabled.

OWhen the light switch is in

When any of the following are per-

formed, the 12-volt battery-saving func-

: The headlights and front fog

tion is canceled once and then

lights (if equipped) turn off automati-

reactivated. All the lights will turn off

cally if the power switch is turned to

automatically 20 minutes after the 12-

ACC or OFF.

volt battery-saving function has been

reactivated:

OWhen the light switch is in

: The

O When the headlight switch is operated

headlights and all lights turn off auto-

O When a door is opened or closed

matically if the power switch is turned

to ACC or OFF.

Q Customization

To turn the lights on again, turn the

Some functions can be customized.

power switch to ON, or turn the light

(→P.431)

switch

once and then back

NOTICE

Q To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

QLight reminder buzzer

charge

A buzzer sounds when the power switch

Do not leave the lights on longer than

is turned to OFF or ACC and the driver’s

necessary when the hybrid system is

door is opened while the lights are

off.

turned on.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Turning on the high beam

headlights

The lights are turned off

in the fol-

lowing situations.

z The power switch is turned to

1 With the headlights on, push the

ON.

lever away from you to turn on

z The light switch is turned on.

the high beams.

z The light switch is pulled toward

Pull the lever toward you to the center

you and then released.

position to turn the high beams off.

2 Pull the lever toward you and

release it to flash the high

Manual headlight leveling

beams once.

dial

You can flash the high beams with the

The level of the headlights can be

headlights on or off.

adjusted according to the number

of passengers and the loading con-

Headlamp temporary light-

dition of the vehicle.

ing function

This system allows the headlights

to be turned on for 30 seconds

when the power switch is off.

Pull the lever toward you and

release it with the light switch in

after turning the power

switch off.

1 Raises the level of

the head-

lights

2 Lowers the level of the head-

lights

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187

Q Guide to dial settings

Automatic High Beam^*

X Left-hand drive vehicles

^*: If equipped

Occupancy and luggage

The Automatic High Beam

load conditions

Dial position

uses a camera sensor located

Luggage

Occupants

behind the upper portion of the

load

windshield to assess the

Driver

None

brightness of the lights of vehi-

Driver and

cles ahead, streetlights, etc.,

front pas-

None

0.5

and automatically turns the

senger

high beams on or off as neces-

All seats

sary.

None

1.5

occupied

WARNING

Full lug-

All seats

gage load-

2.5

QLimitations of the Automatic

occupied

High Beam

ing

Do not overly rely on the Automatic

Full lug-

High Beam. Always drive safely, tak-

Driver

gage load-

3.5

ing care to observe your surroundings

ing

and turning the high beams on or off

manually if necessary.

X Right-hand drive vehicles

Q To prevent incorrect operation of

the Automatic High Beam system

Occupancy and luggage

Do not overload the vehicle.

load conditions

Dial position

Luggage

Occupants

Activating the Automatic

load

High Beam

Driver

None

1 Press the Automatic High Beam

Driver and

front pas-

None

0.5

switch.

senger

All seats

None

1.5

occupied

Full lug-

All seats

gage load-

2.5

occupied

ing

Full lug-

Driver

gage load-

ing

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

2 Turn the headlight switch to the

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be

position.

detected due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

• When vehicles ahead appear in a far-

come on when the system is operating.

away lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead are

not on

OThe high beams may be turned off if a

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights

without its headlights turned on is

detected.

O House lights, streetlights, traffic sig-

nals, and illuminated billboards or

signs and other reflective objects may

cause the high beams to change to

the low beams, or the low beams to

remain on.

QConditions to turn

the high beams

on/off automatically

OThe following factors may affect the

amount of time taken for the high

OWhen all of the following conditions

beams to turn on or off:

are met, the high beams will be turned

• The brightness of the headlights, fog

on automatically (after approximately

lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead

1 second):

• The movement and direction of vehi-

• The vehicle speed is approximately 30

cles ahead

km/h (19 mph) or more.

• When a vehicle ahead only has oper-

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

ational lights on one side

• There are no vehicles ahead with

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-

headlights or tail lights turned on.

wheeled vehicle

• There are few streetlights on the road

• The condition of the road (gradient,

ahead.

curve, condition of the road surface,

OIf any of the following conditions are

etc.)

met, the high beams will turn off auto-

• The number of passengers and

matically:

amount of luggage in the vehicle

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

OThe high beams may turn on or off

mately 25 km/h (16 mph).

unexpectedly.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not

dark.

OBicycles or similar vehicles may not

• Vehicles ahead have their headlights

be detected.

or tail lights turned on.

OIn the following situations the system

• There are many streetlights on the

may not be able to correctly detect the

road ahead.

surrounding brightness level. This

may cause the low beams to remain

QCamera sensor detection informa-

on or the high beams to flash or daz-

tion

zle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In

OThe high beams may not be automati-

such a case, it is necessary to manu-

cally turned off in the following situa-

ally switch between the high and low

tions:

beams.

• When a vehicle suddenly appears

• When driving in inclement weather

from around a curve

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms,

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by

etc.)

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189

•

When the windshield is obscured by

Turning the high beams

fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

•

When the windshield is cracked or

on/off manually

damaged

•

When the camera sensor is deformed

Q Switching to the high beams

or dirty

•

When the temperature of the camera

Push the lever away from you.

sensor is extremely high

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

•

When the surrounding brightness

turn off and the high beam indicator will

level is equal to that of headlights, tail

lights or fog lights

turn on.

•

When headlights or tail lights of vehi-

Pull the lever to its original position to

cles ahead are turned off, dirty, chang-

activate the Automatic High Beam sys-

ing color, or not aimed properly

•

When the vehicle is hit by water,

tem again.

snow, dust, etc., from a preceding

vehicle

•

When driving through an area of inter-

mittently changing brightness and

darkness

•

When frequently and repeatedly driv-

ing ascending/descending roads, or

roads with rough, bumpy or uneven

surfaces (such as stone-paved roads,

gravel roads, etc.)

•

When frequently and repeatedly tak-

ing curves or driving on a winding

road

Q Switching to the low beams

•

When there is a highly reflective

Press the Automatic High Beam

object ahead of the vehicle, such as a

sign or mirror

switch.

•

When the back of a preceding vehicle

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

is highly reflective, such as a con-

tainer on a truck

turn off.

•

When the vehicle’s headlights are

Press the switch to activate the Auto-

damaged or dirty, or are not aimed

matic High Beam system again.

properly

•

When the vehicle is listing or titling

due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed,

etc.

•

When the headlights are changed

between the high beams and low

beams repeatedly in an abnormal

manner

•

When the driver believes that the high

beams may be flashing or dazzling

pedestrians or other drivers

Q Temporarily switching to the

low beams

Pull the lever toward you and then

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

return it to its original position.

Fog light switch

The high beams are on while the lever

is pulled toward you, however, after the

The fog lights secure excellent

lever is returned to its original position,

visibility in difficult driving

the low beams remain on for a certain

conditions, such as in rain and

amount of time. Afterwards, the Auto-

fog.

matic High Beam will be activated

again.

Operating instructions

X Rear fog light switch

Q Temporarily switching to the low

beams

It is recommended to switch to the low

beams when the high beam may cause

problems or distress to other drivers or

pedestrians nearby.

Turns the rear fog light on

Releasing the switch ring returns it

Operating the switch ring again turns

the rear fog light off.

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191

X Front and rear fog light switch

Windshield wipers and

washer

Operating the lever can use the

windshield wipers or the

washer.

NOTICE

QWhen the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may

damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

Operating the

lever operates

Turns the front fog lights off

the wipers or washer as follows.

Turns the front fog lights on

X Intermittent windshield wipers

with interval adjuster

Turns the front and rear fog

light on

Releasing the switch ring returns it

Operating the switch ring again turns

only the rear fog light off.

QFog lights can be used when

O Vehicles with a rear fog light switch

The headlights are turned on.

O Vehicles with a front and rear fog light

switch

The headlights or the front fog lights are

turned on.

Intermittent windshield

wiper operation

Low speed windshield wiper

operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

X Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted

when intermittent operation is

selected.

5 Increases the intermittent wind-

Rain-sensing windshield

shield wiper frequency

wiper operation

6 Decreases the intermittent wind-

shield wiper frequency

Low speed windshield wiper

operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

When “AUTO” is selected, the wipers

will operate automatically when the

sensor detects falling rain. The system

automatically adjusts wiper timing in

Washer/wiper dual oper-

accordance with rain volume and vehi-

ation

cle speed.

Pulling the lever operates the wipers

When “AUTO” is selected, the sen-

and washer.

sor sensitivity can be adjusted as

Wipers will automatically operate a cou-

follows by turning the switch ring.

ple of times after the washer squirts.

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193

An optical sensor is adopted. It may

not operate properly when sunlight

from the rising or setting of the sun

intermittently strikes the windshield, or

if bugs etc. are present on the wind-

shield.

5 Increases the rain-sensing wind-

shield wiper sensitivity

6 Decreases the rain-sensing

windshield wiper sensitivity

OIf the wiper is turned to AUTO mode

while the power switch is in ON, the

wipers will operate once to show that

AUTO mode is activated.

OIf the temperature of the raindrop sen-

sor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or -15°C

(5°F) or lower, automatic operation

may not occur. In this case, operate

the wipers in any mode other than

AUTO mode.

QIf no windshield washer fluid

sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not

Washer/wiper dual oper-

blocked if there is washer fluid in the

ation

windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Pulling the lever operates the wipers

and washer.

WARNING

Wipers will automatically operate a cou-

QCaution regarding the use of

ple of times after the washer squirts.

windshield wipers in AUTO mode

(vehicles with rain-sensing wind-

shield wipers)

QThe windshield wiper and washer

The windshield wipers may operate

can be operated when

unexpectedly if the sensor is touched

The power switch is in ON.

or the windshield is subject to vibra-

QEffects of vehicle speed on wiper

tion in AUTO mode. Take care that

operation (vehicles with rain-sens-

your fingers or anything else do not

ing windshield wipers)

become caught in the windshield wip-

ers.

Vehicle speed affects the Intermittent

wiper interval.

QRaindrop sensor (vehicles with

rain-sensing windshield wipers)

OThe raindrop sensor judges the

amount of raindrops.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

WARNING

Rear window wiper and

washer

QCaution regarding the use of

washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer

^*: If equipped

fluid until the windshield becomes

Operating the lever can use the

warm. The fluid may freeze on the

windshield and cause low visibility.

rear window wiper or the

This may lead to an accident, result-

washer.

ing in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

QWhen the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may dam-

Q When there is no washer fluid

age the rear window.

spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump

may be caused if the lever is pulled

Operating instructions

toward you and held continually.

Operating the

switch oper-

Q When a nozzle becomes blocked

ates the rear wiper as follows:

In this case, contact any authorized

Mazda retailer or Mazda authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other

object. The nozzle will be damaged.

Intermittent window wiper

operation

Normal window wiper oper-

ation

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

195

NOTICE

QWhen the washer fluid tank is

empty

Do not operate the switch continually

as the washer fluid pump may over-

heat.

QWhen a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact any authorized

Mazda retailer or Mazda authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Washer/wiper dual oper-

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other

ation

object. The nozzle will be damaged.

Pushing the lever operates the wiper

and washer.

The wiper will automatically operate a

couple of times after the washer squirts.

QThe rear window wiper and washer

can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

QIf no windshield washer fluid

sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not

blocked if there is washer fluid in the

windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Q Reverse-linked rear window wiper

function

When the shift lever is shifted to R when

the front wipers are operating, the rear

window wiper will operate once.

QBack door opening linked rear win-

dow wiper stop function

When the rear window wiper are operat-

ing, if a back door is opened while the

vehicle is stopped, operation of the rear

window wiper will be stopped to prevent

anyone near the vehicle from being

sprayed by water from the wiper. When

the back door is closed, wiper operation

will resume.

196

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

OAlways hold the grips on the fuel

tank cap and turn it slowly to

cap

remove it.

A whooshing sound may be heard

when the fuel tank cap is loosened.

Perform the following steps to

Wait until the sound cannot be

open the fuel tank cap:

heard before fully removing the

cap. In hot weather, pressurized

fuel may spray out the filler neck

Before refueling the vehicle

and cause injury.

O Do not allow anyone that has not

z Turn the power switch off and

discharged static electricity from

ensure that all the doors and

their body to come close to an open

windows are closed.

fuel tank.

z Confirm the type of fuel.

O Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are

harmful if inhaled.

QFuel types

→P.430

O Do not smoke while refueling the

vehicle.

QFuel tank opening for unleaded

Doing so may cause the fuel to

gasoline

ignite and cause a fire.

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your

O Do not return to the vehicle or touch

vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only

any person or object that is stati-

accommodates the special nozzle on

cally charged.

unleaded fuel pumps.

This may cause static electricity to

build up, resulting in a possible igni-

WARNING

tion hazard.

Q When refueling the vehicle

QWhen refueling

Observe the following precautions

Observe the following precautions to

while refueling the vehicle. Failure to

prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel

do so may result in death or serious

tank:

injury.

OSecurely insert the fuel nozzle into

OAfter exiting the vehicle and before

the fuel filler neck.

opening the fuel door, touch an

unpainted metal surface to dis-

OStop filling the tank after the fuel

charge any static electricity. It is

nozzle automatically clicks off.

important to discharge static elec-

ODo not top off the fuel tank.

tricity before refueling because

sparks resulting from static electric-

ity can cause fuel vapors to ignite

while refueling.

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