Mazda Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 manuale d’uso

Black plate (1,1) Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page1 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:51 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page2 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:51 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoya ble and trouble-free operat ion of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is [...]

Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety informatio[...]

Black plate (5,1) Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page5 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:51 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bag[...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page6 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:51 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview ............... ........................................................ ... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew A) .................................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew B) ........................[...]

Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (V iew A) Door-lock knob ....................................................... ............................................. page 3-9 DSC OFF switch ............... ........................................................ ........................ page 5-21 Lighting control .....................................[...]

Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio control switches ............ ................................................................. ......... page 6-33 SRS air bags .............................................................................. ........................ page 2-36 Cruise control switch es .............................[...]

Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) SRS air bag .............................. ................................................................. ......... page 2-36 Seat belt ................................................... ............................................................ page 2-9 Remote fuel-filler lid relea se .........[...]

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .............................. ............................................................ ........................ page 3-20 W indshield wiper blades .......... ................................................................. ......... page 8-19 Door lock .............................. ..............................[...]

Black plate (12,1) Rear Rear wiper blade ...................... ................................................................. ......... page 8-21 Liftgate .......................................... ................................................................. .... page 3-11 Antenna ...........................................................[...]

Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats .......................................................... ..................................... 2-2 Front Seats ................................................................................ [...]

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is da ngerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Su ch modifications could damage the supplemental restrain t syste[...]

Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from sea t belts. During sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum protec[...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold on to the seatback with you r other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) T o adjust the seat height, move the lever[...]

Black plate (17,1) Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving: Driving with a passe nger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particu larly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child no t in a proper s[...]

Black plate (18,1) 4. Secure the rear seat belt in the belt clip. Belt clip T o return the seatbacks to the upright position WARNING Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks: A seat belt caugh t under a seatback after the seatback is returned to its upright position is danger ous. In a collision or sudden stop, [...]

Black plate (19,1) 1. V erify that the seat belt is secure d in the belt clip. Belt clip 2. Lift the seatb acks upright. 3. Make sure that the seat belt is neither stuck in the rear seat nor twisted , then remove the seat belt from the belt clip. Head Restraints Y our vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats. The head restrain[...]

Black plate (20,1) Rear outboard seat Removal/Installation T o remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch . T o install the head restraint, press the uprights into the holes while pressing the stop-catch. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints set up when seats are being used and make sure they are properly set up: D[...]

Black plate (21,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during acciden ts and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat bel[...]

Black plate (22,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and ma ke sure all occupants are pro perly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely danger ous. During a collis ion, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things ins ide the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In t[...]

Black plate (23,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become diffic ult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-52). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d always wear seat belt[...]

Black plate (24,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shif ting to an unsafe position in the event of an acciden t. T o enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instruct ed on the child-restrai nt system. It will retract down to the child-r[...]

Black plate (25,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue . 2. Slowly pull o ut the lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue 3. Insert the seat b elt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a click sound. Seat belt tongue Seat belt buckle WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Por tion of the Seat Belt: Imp[...]

Black plate (26,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle . If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting pr operly , have i[...]

Black plate (27,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these syst ems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal accidents,[...]

Black plate (28,1) Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system: Modifying the componen ts or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inopera ble which would prevent it from activating in an [...]

Black plate (29,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt prete nsioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for a[...]

Black plate (30,1) Do not use an imprope r extender: Using a seat belt extender that is for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous. The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could be seriously injured in an ac cident. Only use the extender provided for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. NEVER use [...]

Black plate (31,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON. The warning light flashes and[...]

Black plate (32,1) If the front passen ger seat belt is not fastened and the vehicl e is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light will flash and a beep sound will be he ard. Placing heavy items on the front passenger seat may cause the front passenger seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weigh t of t[...]

Black plate (33,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children smal l enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (34,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stop s, a child must be properly restrain ed using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer'[...]

Black plate (35,1) Do not install a front-faci ng child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, th e force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installi ng a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passe nger seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger [...]

Black plate (36,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bag s: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear windo w pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain [...]

Black plate (37,1) Child-Restraint System Installation Position In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is provided for the following three types of popular child- restraint systems : infant seat, child seat, booster seat. NOTE l Installation position is determined by the type of child-restraint system. Always r ead the [...]

Black plate (38,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. NOTE Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger s[...]

Black plate (39,1) 3. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 4. T o get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is[...]

Black plate (40,1) Anchor bracket locat ion (Center position) T ether strap position (Center position) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in inj[...]

Black plate (41,1) q If Y ou Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulde r belt over the shoulder . NEVER put a rear-facing child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat whether your vehicle is equip[...]

Black plate (42,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curt ain a[...]

Black plate (43,1) 7. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illumin ates after installing a child-res traint system on the front passenger seat. If the front passen ger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate, remove the child-restraint system, switch the ignition to OFF or ACC, and then re-instal l the[...]

Black plate (44,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjun c[...]

Black plate (45,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatb ack is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LATCH lower [...]

Black plate (46,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Rout[...]

Black plate (47,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching[...]

Black plate (48,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. The air bags are instal[...]

Black plate (49,1) If your vehicl e is also equipped with a dr iver and front passenge r occupant classification system, refer to the Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System (page 2-50) for details. If your vehicle is eq uipped with a driver and front passenger occupant classification system, the front passen ger air bag deactivat[...]

Black plate (50,1) Never use a rear-facing child-restra int system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even though you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that the front passenger air bag deactivat ion indi[...]

Black plate (51,1) Do not attach objects on or around the area wher e a side air bag deploys: Attaching objects to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the seat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could inter fere with the side air bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, im peding the a[...]

Black plate (52,1) Do not modify the suspension: Modifying the vehicle suspension is da ngerous. If the vehicle's height or the suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurate ly detect a collision resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of seriou s injuries. Do not modify the supplemental res[...]

Black plate (53,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passen ger inflators and air bags Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-15) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner syst em warning light (page 2-45) Side and curtain i[...]

Black plate (54,1) How the SRS Air Bags W ork Y our Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belt s to help to reduce injuries during an accident. The SRS air bags a re designed to provide furt her protection for passen gers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure t[...]

Black plate (55,1) q Front Passenger Air Bag The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard. The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the drive r's air bag, as mentioned above. For more details about air bag deployment, refer to “ SRS Air Bag Depl oyment Criteria ” (page 2-47). In addi[...]

Black plate (56,1) q Side Air Bags The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatb acks. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or fr[...]

Black plate (57,1) In a side impact: Greater than moderate impa ct to one side of the vehicle will cause the curtain air bag on that side only to infl ate. The side and curtain air bags will deploy only on the side the vehicle recei ves the force of the impact. In an angled collision: During a collision, driver/fr ont passenger air bag and the curt[...]

Black plate (58,1) A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantl y illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these occur , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possi ble. The system may not work in an accident. WARNING Never tampe r with the air bag/pretensi[...]

Black plate (59,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the appli cable SRS equipment that will deploy dependi ng on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.) SRS equipment T ypes of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision Front seat belt[...]

Black plate (60,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previ ously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy . However , in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy dependi ng on the type of collision and its severity . Limitations to front/near front collis[...]

Black plate (61,1) Roll-ov er Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-49 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page61 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:52 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (62,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Suppleme ntal Restraint System (SRS) Precaut ions ” (page 2-36) carefully . q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Y our vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint syst em. The sensor is locate[...]

Black plate (63,1) Front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light This indicator light illumina tes to remind you that the front passen ger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy durin g a collision. If the front passenger weight sensor s are normal, the indicator light illuminate s when the ignition is switch ed [...]

Black plate (64,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the fron t passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat requi red for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front passenger sea t weight sensors will detect the redu ced total seated w[...]

Black plate (65,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front pass enger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will det ect the increased total seated weight, which could result in the unexpe[...]

Black plate (66,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off. l The fr ont passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate r epeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the fr ont passenger seat, or if the tempe[...]

Black plate (67,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagno stic system: l Crash sensors, and diagnosti c module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt pretension er system warning light l Front seat belt pre[...]

Black plate (68,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with dam aged air bag/seat belt pretensio ner system components: Expended or damag ed air bag/seat belt pretension er system componen ts must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see t[...]

Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................... ................................ 3-2 Keys ..................................................... ..................................... 3-2 Keyless Entry Sy[...]

Black plate (70,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these ne w kinds of keys to be an interesting toy[...]

Black plate (71,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Press the buttons[...]

Black plate (72,1) q T ransmitter Lock button Unlock button Panic b utton Operation indicator light NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interf[...]

Black plate (73,1) T urning off the alarm Press any button on the transmitter. Knowing Y our Mazda Doors and Locks 3-5 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page73 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:52 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (74,1) q T ransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the trans mitter are inoperable and the operat ion indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is no[...]

Black plate (75,1) 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Align the key with the transmitter as shown in the figure, and insert the key until a click sound is heard. CAUTION Insert the key into the transmitter securely until a clic[...]

Black plate (76,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all child ren and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather, temper atures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children[...]

Black plate (77,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, press the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it outward. This does not operate the other door locks. Lock Unlock T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, press the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door (holding the door[...]

Black plate (78,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with the key . All doors and the liftgate unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position for one second or longer . Unlock Lock NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position in[...]

Black plate (79,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicl e. If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before closing that door, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened only b[...]

Black plate (80,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Switch The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the door-lock switch , refer to Power Door Locks (page 3-9). q Opening and Closing the Liftgate Opening the liftgate Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate, and then raise the liftgate whe[...]

Black plate (81,1) When the liftgate cannot be opened If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the elect rical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perfor m the following procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it: CAUTION Ø Perfo rm the procedure using a cloth to cover sharp edges which could injure your hands. Ø Pe[...]

Black plate (82,1) q Luggage Compartment WARNING Do not place anyt hing on top of the cover: Placing luggage or other ca rgo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerou s. During sudden braking or a collis ion, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure some one. The vehicle has a light weig ht luggage compartment cov er [...]

Black plate (83,1) Luggage compartment cover This cover can be removed for more room. T o do this, just unfasten the straps; then lift and pull it out. Power Windows The ignition must be switched ON for the power windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power windo ws are dangerous. A perso n'[...]

Black plate (84,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desir ed position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch . Driv er's windo w Auto-opening/closing T o fully open the window autom atically , press the switch comp[...]

Black plate (85,1) WARNING Make sure nothing blocks the window just before it reaches the fully closed position or while holding up the power window switch: Blocking the power window just before it reache s the fully closed position or while holding up the power window swit ch is dangerous. In this case, the jam-safe function cannot prevent the win[...]

Black plate (86,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position (button not depressed), all power windows on each door can be operated. W ith the lock switch in the locked position (button depressed), only the driver's side powe r window can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position WARNING Unless a passenger[...]

Black plate (87,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. Remote fuel- filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until a click is heard. Open Close CAUTION If the check fuel cap wa rning light illuminates, the fuel-[...]

Black plate (88,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to u[...]

Black plate (89,1) Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an A[...]

Black plate (90,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with [...]

Black plate (91,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on or flashes when the ignition is switched ON, the engine will not start. l Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the pr oper key and your engine fails to start, c[...]

Black plate (92,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the stee ring wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause th e driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Tilt Steering Wheel T o change the angle [...]

Black plate (93,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Selector switch Mirror switch Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. WARNING Always return the outsid e mirrors to the driving position befor e you star t driving: Driving with the outside mirror s folded in is dangerou s. [...]

Black plate (94,1) WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is danger ous. It can block your view in the rear view mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. 3-26 Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page94 W ednesday , S[...]

Black plate (95,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ....................... ................. 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................... ................................ 4-2 Emission Control System ............... ........................................[...]

Black plate (96,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or a[...]

Black plate (97,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flamma ble, such as dr y grass, i[...]

Black plate (98,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can ca use loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas ins ide your[...]

Black plate (99,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and[...]

Black plate (100,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine . l Do not maintain one const ant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Do not drive constantl y at full-throttle or [...]

Black plate (101,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely carefu l if it is necessar y to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could ca use the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as [...]

Black plate (102,1) Rocking the V ehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behin d a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinni ng the wheels at high spe ed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injur ies. CAUTION Too m[...]

Black plate (103,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheel s Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommende d on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tir e pressure shown on the tires. Y our vehi[...]

Black plate (104,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whet[...]

Black plate (105,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our vehicle's suspension and underbo dy can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody , bumpers or muffler(s) when drivi n[...]

Black plate (106,1) T railer T owing The Mazda2 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda2. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page106 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:52 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (107,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

Black plate (108,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions The engraved mark (LOCK) indicated in the illustration may differ from that indicated on the actual vehicl e (it may read OFF). OFF/LOCK The power supply to electrical device s is turned off. Only in this position can the key be removed. WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is [...]

Black plate (109,1) ACC (Accessory) In this position, some electrica l accessories will operate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspe cted before the engine is started (page 5-36). NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the sound of the fuel pu[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extr emely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator . l Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator . l If the engine does n[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically throu gh normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the dist ance required to stop will be greater than usual . WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned of[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) CAUTION Ø Do not drive with your foot held on the clutch pedal or brake ped al, or hold the clutc h pedal depressed halfway unnecessaril y. Doing so could result in th e following: Ø The clutch and brake parts will wear out more quickly. Ø The brakes can overheat and adversely affect brake per formance. Ø Always depress the[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwa rds with sufficient force to hold the vehicle in a stationary position. Releasing the park ing brake Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwa rds, then press the release butt on. While holding the butto[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) Even if the light turns off have your brake system inspected a s soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING Do not drive with the brake syste[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE l When the engine is jump-started to charge th[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) Manual T ransaxle Operat ion q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly . A safety feature prevent s accidental shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift lever must be put in neu[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) q Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 21 km/h (13 mph) 2 to 3 39 km/h (24 mph) 3 to 4 55 km/h (34 mph) 4 to 5 78 km/h (49 mph) For cruising Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2 to 3 29 km/h (18 mph) 3 to 4 47 km/h (29 mph) 4 to 5 6[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift. Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched A CC or ON). V arious Lockouts: Lock-rele[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and trans axle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freel y even on the slightest incline unles s the parking brake or brakes are on. WARNING If the engine is running faster than idle , do not shift from N or P into a driving gear: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when t[...]

Black plate (120,1) NOTE l When the ignition is switched off, the shift lever cannot be shifted from P . l T o be sur e the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in P . q Overdrive Overdrive operation In D, the transaxle autom atically shifts to overdrive, which improves fuel economy and reduces noise. T o[...]

Black plate (121,1) Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbi ng steep grades , depress the accelerator fully . The transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicl e speed. Climbing steep grades from a stop T o climb a steep grade from a stopped position: 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to D or 1, depending on th[...]

Black plate (122,1) NOTE l The power steering system is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates or flashes. Steering is possible, but requir es mor e physical effort. l Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system [...]

Black plate (123,1) q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON switch. T o deactivate the system, press the OFF switch. WARNING Always turn off the cruise control system when it is not in use: Leaving the cruise control system in an activation-ready state while the cruise control is not in use is dangerous as the cruise control[...]

Black plate (124,1) q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. T o increase speed using cruise control switch Press up the cruis e control SET switch and hold it. Y our vehicle will acceler ate. Release the switch at the speed you want. Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to incre ase your current speed in incre[...]

Black plate (125,1) Y our vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the cruis e control SET - switch. Multipl e taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/ h (1 mph) for each tap. q T o Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other meth[...]

Black plate (126,1) T raction Control System (TCS) The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braki ng. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torqu e and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surfa ce, the engine adjusts automatically[...]

Black plate (127,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braki ng and engine torque in conjunctio n with systems such as ABS and TCS to he lp control side slip when driving on slippery surfa ces, or during sudden or evasi ve maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety . Refer to ABS (page 5-8) and TCS[...]

Black plate (128,1) q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. It also illuminates when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/ DSC is switched off (page 5-22). If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic stab[...]

Black plate (129,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel se[...]

Black plate (130,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provid ed), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or ti[...]

Black plate (131,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire press ure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WARNING If the tire pressure moni[...]

Black plate (132,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold. [...]

Black plate (133,1) If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the tem porary spare tire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (134,1) 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signa l code will be registered automatically . NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tir es, the tir e pr essure monitoring system warning light will flash because the s[...]

Black plate (135,1) Meters and Gauges Speedometer .................................................. ................................................. ... page 5-30 Odometer, Trip Meter and T rip Meter Selector ............................................... ... page 5-30 T achometer ...................... ..........................................[...]

Black plate (136,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed from odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B and then back to odometer by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector Odomete[...]

Black plate (137,1) T rip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of two tri ps. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. When trip meter A is selec t[...]

Black plate (138,1) If the lowest scale mark and the E are flashing, it indicates the fuel level is low . Refuel as soon as p ossible. If only the E is flashing, it indicates the fuel tank is nearly empty . Refuel immediately . If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is near E, refuel as soon as possible. NOTE l After refueling, it may r equir e[...]

Black plate (139,1) When this mode is selected, will be displayed. NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperature display may differ fr om the actual ambient temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatur es. l Sudden changes in ambient temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l[...]

Black plate (140,1) U.S.A. CANADA T o clear the data being displayed, press the INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds. After pressing the INFO button, ---L / 100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about 1 minute before the fuel economy is recalculated and displayed. Distance-to-empty mode This mode displays the a pproximate distance you can trave[...]

Black plate (141,1) A verage vehicle speed mode This mode displays the a verage vehicle speed by calculating the distance and the time traveled since connect ing the battery or resetting the data. A verage vehicle speed will be calculated and displayed every 10 seconds. When this mode is selected, A V will be displayed. U.S.A. CANADA T o clear the [...]

Black plate (142,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-38 Charging System W arning Light 5-39 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-40 Check Engine Light 5-40 High Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light (Red) 5-41 ABS [...]

Black plate (143,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Check Fuel Cap W arning Light 5-42 Seat Belt W arning Light 5-42 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-43 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-43 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-44 Security Indicator Light 5-46 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-46 O/D OFF Indicator Light 5-46 [...]

Black plate (144,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Brake system warning Illuminates when there is a malfunct ion in the brake switch. Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position . It turns off when the parking brake is [...]

Black plate (145,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE l When the engine is jump-started to charge the[...]

Black plate (146,1) q Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is started. This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light illumi nates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off [...]

Black plate (147,1) q High Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light (Red) When the ignition is switch ed ON, the light illuminates momentarily and then turns off. The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases furt her . Handling Procedure Flashing light Drive[...]

Black plate (148,1) q Check Fuel Cap W arning Light This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may not be installed properly . Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler cap. Refer to the fuel-filler cap on page 3-19. q Sea[...]

Black plate (149,1) Front passenger seat If the front passen ger seat belt is not fastened while the ignition is switch ed ON, the driver and the passenger will be informed by the warning light. If the front passen ger seat belt is not fastened and the vehicl e is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light will flash an[...]

Black plate (150,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) W arning Light í This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire press ure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WARNING If the tire pre[...]

Black plate (151,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold. [...]

Black plate (152,1) If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the tem porary spare tire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (153,1) q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransaxle) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition is switched to ON. Shift Position Indicator Light q Low Engine Coolant T emperature Indicator Light (Blue) When the ignition is switch ed ON, the light illuminates momentarily and then turns off. The light illumin[...]

Black plate (154,1) q Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) í The indicator ligh t has two colors. Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amb er) The indicator light illu minates amber when the ON switch is pressed and the cruise control system is activated. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illu minates[...]

Black plate (155,1) When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signa l indicator lights flash (page 5-60). NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminated (does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out. Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is d[...]

Black plate (156,1) q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON, a beep sound will be he ard for about 6 seconds. If the driver or the front passenger's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be heard agai[...]

Black plate (157,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. NOTE T o prevent dischar ging the battery , do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requir es them. Without AUTO position Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T ai[...]

Black plate (158,1) CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshie ld when the wiper lever is in the AUTO position[...]

Black plate (159,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Press the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever back to its original position for the low beams. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the headlights, pull the lever fully towards you (the headlight switch does not need to be on). The lever will return to the normal po[...]

Black plate (160,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals T urn Signals Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self -cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator ligh t continues to flas h after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position . Right turn Left turn Ri[...]

Black plate (161,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition must be switched ON. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo ir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt. Only use windshi[...]

Black plate (162,1) With AUTO position Switch Position Wiper operation Single wipe cycle (mist) Auto control Low speed High speed AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wipers on or off automati cally (off ― intermittent ― low speed ?[...]

Black plate (163,1) Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in th e following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other obje ct from either outside or ins ide the vehicle. Keep hand[...]

Black plate (164,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W ashe r NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or intermittent position/AUTO position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is r eleased. If the washer does not wor k, inspect the fluid level (page 8-18). If it's norm al, c[...]

Black plate (165,1) Rear Window Defroster í The rear window defroster clears frost , fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition must be switched ON. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster . The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off autom atically . The indicator light illu minates during operat[...]

Black plate (166,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. De[...]

Black plate (167,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .............................................. ................. 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operati on ............... ...[...]

Black plate (168,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switched ON when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet Clear all obs[...]

Black plate (169,1) V ent Operation q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow 1. Press the upp er part of the air vent to open it. 2. Rotate the air vent left and right to adjust the direction of airflow . NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions, the system may blow fog from the vents. This is not a sign of tr [...]

Black plate (170,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents Floor V ents Defroster and Floor V ents Defroster V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page170 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:52 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (171,1) Manual T ype í T emperature control dial A/C switch Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector Rear window defroster switch Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows [...]

Black plate (172,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( or ) between each mode. Set the dial to an intermediate position if you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount. l For example, when the mode selector dial is at the posit[...]

Black plate (173,1) WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is danger ous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a seriou s accident. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the position[...]

Black plate (174,1) 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the position. 3. Set the temperat ure control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. 5. If dehumidi fied heating is desi[...]

Black plate (175,1) Antenna q Detachable/Collapsible T ype When using the radio, move the antenna to the position indicated in the figure. T o remove the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install CAUTION Ø When entering a garage or other area with a[...]

Black plate (176,1) Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerou s as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident . Always adj ust the audio while the vehicle is stopped. Eve[...]

Black plate (177,1) Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of ligh t because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signa ls cannot travel beyond the horiz on. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible wi th AM reception. AM wa ve FM wa ve FM wa ve 100—200 km (60—[...]

Black plate (178,1) Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower . The broadca st signals are extremely strong, so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver . Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong stations broadca sting at similar frequencies, the original station may be temporarily[...]

Black plate (179,1) l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracke d or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventi onal discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resul ting in a malfunction. l If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucen t, do not use the disc. [...]

Black plate (180,1) l Use discs that have been legitimately produced. If illegally-copied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system may not operate proper ly . l Be sure never to touch the signa l surface when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. l Do not stick paper or tape on[...]

Black plate (181,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this pr oduct in any commercial (i.e. r evenue- generating) real time br oadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), br oadcasting/str eaming [...]

Black plate (182,1) 03 01 02 05 04 07 06 1 7 3 2 4 6 5 Folder No. Lev el1 Lev el2 Lev el3 Playback may not occur in the abov e hierarchy depending on the audio unit. Lev el4 : T rack (File) : Folder l The folder order is autom atically assigned and this order ca nnot be optionally set. l Any folder without an MP3 file will be ignored. (It will be s[...]

Black plate (183,1) Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for “ MPEG Audi o Layer 3 ” . A technical standard for audio compression as decided by an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) MPEG working group. Use of MP3 allows for audio da ta to be compressed to approximately a tenth of the source data size. ISO 9660 An internationa[...]

Black plate (184,1) Playable WMA file specificat ion CD-R and CD-R W including WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs which conform to the follow ing formats can be played. Playable WMA files are as follow s: Item Content Specification W indows Media Audio V ersion 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 Sampling frequency Bit rate 32kHz. ......3 2 ,4 0 , 48 kbps 44.[...]

Black plate (185,1) Audio Set Power/V olume/Sound Controls ...................................................... ........................ page 6-20 Clock ........................................................... ........................................................... page 6-24 Operating the Radio .............................................[...]

Black plate (186,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Display Power/V olume/Audio control dial Menu button Power ON/OFF Switch the ignitio n to ACC or ON. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the audio s[...]

Black plate (187,1) *1 *1 *3 *1*2 *1*2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 RPT and RDM are displayed only during CD playback. *3 If your vehicle is not equipped with rear speakers, a djust the power/ volume dial so the level is even. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Indication T u[...]

Black plate (188,1) Select the desired ALC mode. Mode V olume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum T urn the audio control dial to select ALC OFF or ALC LEVEL1 ― 7 modes. The selected mode will be indicated. Setting RPT (CD Repea t Play) Repeated playback of the track currently being played can be set on or off during playback of the CD (page [...]

Black plate (189,1) MEMO 6-23 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page189 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:52 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (190,1) q Clock Display Clock button Hour/Minute set switch Setting the time The clock can be set at any time when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. 1. T o adjust the time, press the clock button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. 2. The currently set time and hour setting display flashes. Time adjustment T o adjust the[...]

Black plate (191,1) MEMO 6-25 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page191 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:52 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (192,1) q Operating the Radio Display Band selector button Scan button T uning button Channel preset buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the bands as follows: FM1 → FM2 → AM. The selected mode will be ind[...]

Black plate (193,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample stations with a strong frequency . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan butt on ( ) again during this interval. [...]

Black plate (194,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Display T rack do wn/Rev erse button T rack up/Fast-forw ard button CD eject button CD slot CD play button T ext b utton Scroll button Menu button Scan button Audio control dial Folder do wn b utton Folder up b utton T ype Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD player l Music data (CD-DA) l MP3/W[...]

Black plate (195,1) T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( )o n c et o skip back to the beginning of the current track. Folder search (during MP3/WMA CD playback) T o change to the previous folder, press the folder down button ( ), or press the folder up but[...]

Black plate (196,1) During MP3/WMA CD playb ack (Folder random) 1. Press the menu button ( ), select the random mode and “ RDM ” will be displayed. 2. Turn the audio control dial and select “ FOLDER RDM ” . 3. Turn the audio control dial and select “ RDM OFF ” to cancel the random play . (CD random) 1. Press the menu button ( ), select [...]

Black plate (197,1) Display scroll Only 8 characters (File name) or 12 characters (Except fil e name) can be displayed at one time. T o displ ay the rest of the characters of a long title, press the scroll button ( ). The display scrolls the next 12 characters. Press the scroll button ( ) again after the last 12 characters have bee n displayed to r[...]

Black plate (198,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication continues to display , consult [...]

Black plate (199,1) Audio Control Switch Operation í When the audio unit is turne d on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition is switched off. l When the power button on the audio unit is pr[...]

Black plate (200,1) NOTE CD mode cannot be selected in the following case: CD has not been inserted. The AUX mode is locked out unless you connect a commercially available portable audio unit (such as an MP3 player) to the auxiliary jack. Connect a portable audio unit or similar product on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audi[...]

Black plate (201,1) AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) Y ou can connect portable audio units, such as an MP3 player or similar products on the market, to the auxil iary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle' s speakers. T o use the auxiliary jack, pull up its cover. WARNING Do not adjust the por table audio unit or a similar product while [...]

Black plate (202,1) T o listen to a portabl e audio unit 1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 2. Insert the connect ion plug into the auxiliary jack. 3. Press the powe r/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 4. Press the source change button ( ) of the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of the audio control switches on the steering wheel to chang[...]

Black plate (203,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repair ed by anyone except qualified ser vice personnel. If s[...]

Black plate (204,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead ligh t (switch is in the DOOR position ) turns on for: l About 30 s[...]

Black plate (205,1) Switch Position Overhead Light Light off l Light is on when any door is open l Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on q Luggage Compartment Light Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open Cup Holder WARNING Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while [...]

Black plate (206,1) Use the center console divider to place a cup or canned drink on the center console tray . Center console divider NOTE A 567 g (20 oz) cup can be placed in each of the cup holders indicated by the arr ows. If a cup exceeding 567 g (20 oz) is placed in one of the cup holders, the cup could tip over because it cannot be held firml[...]

Black plate (207,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes ope n is dangerous. To redu ce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, kee p the storage boxes closed when dr iving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeg lasses in the storage boxes wh ile parked under the sun.[...]

Black plate (208,1) Accessory Socket Switch the ignitio n to ACC or ON. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). CAUTION Ø To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to th e following: Ø Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). [...]

Black plate (209,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ............... ........................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency ....................................................... ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ....[...]

Black plate (210,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will [...]

Black plate (211,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Jack lever Lug wrench Jack Tool bag Spare tire Flat tire belt T owing eyelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page21 1 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:52 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (212,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Remove the cover . 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw T o secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing down and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporari ly tighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in th[...]

Black plate (213,1) q Spare Ti re Y our Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tir e is lighter and smaller than a c onventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VER Y short periods. T emporary spare tires should NEVER be used for long drives or extended periods. WARNING Do not install the temp[...]

Black plate (214,1) T o remove the spare tire 1. Remove the trunk mat . T runk mat 2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise using the lug wrench. T o secure the spare tire Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l[...]

Black plate (215,1) NOTE l Make sure the jack is well lubricated befor e using it. (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l Be sur e to r egister the tire pr essure sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels ar e changed (page 5-27). 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an au[...]

Black plate (216,1) 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turni ng them counterclockwise one turn each, but do not remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. 3. Place the jack on the ground. 4. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure and adjust the jack head so that it is close to the jack-up position. Jack head 5. Plac[...]

Black plate (217,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recomm ended in this [...]

Black plate (218,1) WARNING Do not jack up the vehicle hi gher than is necessar y: Jacking up the vehicle higher than is necessary is danger ous as it could destabilize the veh icle resulting in an accident. Do not star t the engine or shake the vehicle while it is jacked up: Starting the engine or sh aking the vehicle while it is jacked up is dang[...]

Black plate (219,1) T o install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Don't use a power impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wre nch on top of the key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwi se. q Mounting the Spare Tire 1. Remove dirt an[...]

Black plate (220,1) If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 118 ( 9 ― 12, 65 ― 87) WARNING Always securely and cor rectly tighten the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightene d lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come[...]

Black plate (221,1) 1 1. Place the flat tire in the luggag e compartment. 12. Thread the buckle through the wheel as shown in the figure. 13. Thread the belt through the buckle while pressing the tire to the seatback. 14. Pull the belt end to secure the flat tire. In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-13 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page221 W ednesda[...]

Black plate (222,1) 15. Insert the luggage compa rtment cover from the top of the luggag e compartment opening with the cloth side of the cover facing outward, and slide it between the flat tire and the inside perimeter of the luggage compartment opening. 16. Check the tire inflation pressure. Refer to the speci fication charts on page 10-6. 17. Ha[...]

Black plate (223,1) Overheating If the High engine coolan t temperature warning light illumi nates, the vehicle loses power , or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to wor k near the cooling fan: Working near the coolin[...]

Black plate (224,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Cooling fan If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-13). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overhea ts, have th[...]

Black plate (225,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the firs t try , switch the ignition off, wait ten seconds and try again. 2. Depress the acceler ator all the way and hold it there. 3. Switch the[...]

Black plate (226,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow 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 fol [...]

Black plate (227,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a froz[...]

Black plate (228,1) 1. Remove the battery cover from its rear side. 2. Make sure the boost er battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 3. If the boost er battery is in another vehicle, don't allo w both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrica l loads in bot[...]

Black plate (229,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to star t it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicle s to collide. The occ upants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxl[...]

Black plate (230,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer 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 usual ly should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If[...]

Black plate (231,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets fo r towing the vehicle. They have been design ed only for securing the vehi cle to a transport vessel during shipping. Using the eyelets for any other purpose could resu lt in the vehicle being damaged. q Tiedown Hook-Front 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug wre[...]

Black plate (232,1) q Tiedown Hook-Rear CAUTION The rear tiedown hook is designed only for lashing the vehicle during overseas transp ort. Do not use th e rear tiedown hook for any other use such as transporting the vehicle on trucks or railway. Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhom[...]

Black plate (233,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

Black plate (234,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damag e to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it descri bes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the wor k, preferably an Autho rized Mazd[...]

Black plate (235,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materials are used l D[...]

Black plate (236,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Drive belts I Engine oil RRRR[...]

Black plate (237,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary [...]

Black plate (238,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Dri[...]

Black plate (239,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes IIII Drum brak[...]

Black plate (240,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

Black plate (241,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce during[...]

Black plate (242,1) WARNING Do not perform main tenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tool s and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified technician: Perfo rming maintenance work on a veh icle is dangerous if not done prope rly. You can be seriously injur ed while per forming some main[...]

Black plate (243,1) Engine Compartment Overview Battery Fuse block Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Engine coolant reservoir W indshield washer fluid reserv oir Automatic transaxle fluid-lev el dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-1 1 Mazda2_8BL3-EA[...]

Black plate (244,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Mazda recommends Mazda Genuine Parts. For optimal eng ine performance, there are certain types of engine oils and filters suitable for your vehicle. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Oil co[...]

Black plate (245,1) 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully . Full OK Low 5. Pull it out again and examine the level. The level is normal if it is between Low and Full. If it is near or below Low , add enough oil to bring the level to Full. CAUTION Do not add engine oil over Full. This may cause engine damage. 6. Make sure th[...]

Black plate (246,1) Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year ― at the beginning of the winter season ― and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing. Inspect the condit ion and connections of all cooling system and heater hoses. Replace any that are swo llen or deteriora[...]

Black plate (247,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, it is recommended to use Mazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required freque ntly , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h Fluid Level The brakes and [...]

Black plate (248,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine : Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medic al attention. Brake fluid spille d on a hot engine could cause a [...]

Black plate (249,1) 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. A B Full Low Full Low Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been drive n and the fluid is at normal operating temperature, about 65°C (150°F ), the level must be between Full and Low . Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and[...]

Black plate (250,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo ir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt. Using Washer Fluid Witho ut Anti-[...]

Black plate (251,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather . Make sure the hood' s secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is relea sed. Wiper Blades CAU[...]

Black plate (252,1) q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, don't try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the p lastic locking clip. [...]

Black plate (253,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wiping efficiency could be redu ced. So don't use the driver 's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side , or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners i[...]

Black plate (254,1) 3. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder . 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or disc ard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the reverse or[...]

Black plate (255,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handli ng the batter y and related access ories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precaut ions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to[...]

Black plate (256,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. 8-24 Maintenance and Care[...]

Black plate (257,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery maintenance. q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled electroly te immedi[...]

Black plate (258,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintain recommended tir e inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with differe nt types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handlin[...]

Black plate (259,1) The T ire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day , incl uding whether the tires all look inflated properly . Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended press ures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear[...]

Black plate (260,1) During rotation, inspe ct them for correct balance. Do not include (TEMPORAR Y USE ONL Y) spare tire in rotation. Forward Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe br[...]

Black plate (261,1) If a tire wears evenly , a wear indi cator will appear a s a solid band across the tread. Replace the tire when this happens. New tread T read wear indicator W orn tread Y ou should replace the tire before the band crosses the enti re tread. NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the r oad. It is r e[...]

Black plate (262,1) q Replacing a Wheel WARNING Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle: Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking and handlin g could be affected, leadi ng to loss of control and an accident. CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Snow-ch[...]

Black plate (263,1) MEMO 8-31 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page263 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:53 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (264,1) Light Bulbs Headlights Front turn signal lights Overhead light Side turn signal lights Parking lights/Front side- marker lights Fog lights High-mount brake light Rev erse lights Luggage compartment light Rear turn signal lights Some models. License plate light Brake lights/T aillights (Rear side-marker lights) 8-32 Maintenance a[...]

Black plate (265,1) WARNING Never touch the glass por tion of a halogen bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection when handling or working aroun d the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be caused by the flying glass. If [...]

Black plate (266,1) 5. Detach the sealing cover from the bulb. Sealing cov er 6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring. 7. Swing the retaining spring out and away to free the headlight bulb. 8. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it stra ight back. 9. Replace the bulb. 10. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. [...]

Black plate (267,1) 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector . 4. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Install the ne w bulb in the revers e order of removal. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the hal[...]

Black plate (268,1) 3. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then partially peel back the mudguard. Remov al Installation 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the ne w bulb in the revers e order of removal.[...]

Black plate (269,1) Brake lights/T aillight s (Rear side marker lights)/Rear turn signal light s/ Reverse lights 1. Make sure the igni tion is switched off and the headlight switch is off. 2. Turn the bolts counterclockwise and remove them. 3. Pull the unit rearward to remove it. 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. [...]

Black plate (270,1) High-mount brake light Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED b ulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. License plate light 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screw[...]

Black plate (271,1) Luggage compartment light 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver wi th a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by careful ly prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver . 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the ne w bulb in the revers e order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle&[...]

Black plate (272,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover . Fuse block (Engine compartment) 4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's blown. Normal Blown 5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tigh tly . If it does not fit tightly ,[...]

Black plate (273,1) WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replacement could cause an electric al shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire. Main fuse Maintenance and Care Owner [...]

Black plate (274,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 ―― ― 2 FUEL PUMP 15 A Fuel pump 3 F.FOG 15 A Fog lights í 4 P/W 20 A Power windows 5 HORN 10 A Horn 6 EGI 10 A Engine control system 7 DSC-P 30 A DSC 8 DSC-V 20 A DSC 9 MAG 7.5 A Air conditioner 10 T AIL 15 A T aillight[...]

Black plate (275,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 ―― ― 19 ―― ― 20 H/L LO RH 15 A Headlight (RH) 21 H/L LO LH 15 A Headlight (LH) 22 ―― ― 23 ―― ― 24 ROOM 15 A Overhead light 25 ―― ― 26 IG KEY 1 40 A For protection of various circuits 27 ―― ― 28 F AN 2 30 A Cooling fan 29 ―― ― 30 IG KEY 2 30[...]

Black plate (276,1) Fuse block (Left side) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 TCM ―― 2 ILLUMI 7.5 A Dashboard illumination 3 CIGAR 15 A Accessory Socket 4 MIRROR 7.5 A Power control mirror 5 M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defroster í 6 S.W ARM ―― 7 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner 8 F.WIP 20 A Front window wiper and washer 9 R. WIP 10 A Rear wind[...]

Black plate (277,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver , can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on[...]

Black plate (278,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (279,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If t[...]

Black plate (280,1) CAUTION Ø Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergen ts containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chro me-plated or anodized aluminum pa rts. This may damage the protective coating; also, clean ers and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint. Ø To prevent damagin g the antenna, remove it before[...]

Black plate (281,1) 2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colors. 3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft clot h. 4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth. NOTE A spot remover to r emove oil, tar , and similar materials will usually also take off the wax. Rewax these areas even if the r est of the vehi[...]

Black plate (282,1) NOTE l Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner , polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating. l Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels. Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water . Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on dusty or salted r oads to h[...]

Black plate (283,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damage and discolor the dashboard. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents conta in ingredients which may cau[...]

Black plate (284,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaner s and procedures. Others may aff ect appearance and fire-resis tance. Piano black panel The following parts are fitted with[...]

Black plate (285,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-7 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... 9-10 Mazda Importer[...]

Black plate (286,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle [...]

Black plate (287,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the follow ing information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone numbe r 2. Y ear and model [...]

Black plate (288,1) The whole process norm ally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding on you or Mazda unless you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibi lity standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB website at www.lemon law.bbb.org. Being truly committed to cust[...]

Black plate (289,1) 6. Y ou are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before asserting in court any rights or remedies conferred by Calif ornia Civil Code Section 1793.22. Y ou are also requi red to use BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you choose[...]

Black plate (290,1) 10. Y ou may reject the decision issued by a BBB AU TO LINE arbitrator . If you reject the decision, you will be free to pursue furth er legal action. The arbitrator's decision and any findings will be admissi ble in a court action. 1 1. If you accept the arbitrator's decision, Mazda will be bound by the decision, and [...]

Black plate (291,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda[...]

Black plate (292,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (293,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boul[...]

Black plate (294,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servic[...]

Black plate (295,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (296,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Califor[...]

Black plate (297,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regul ations and safety stand ards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may ma[...]

Black plate (298,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (299,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servici[...]

Black plate (300,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Registering your vehicle in a forei gn country may be problematic dependi ng on whether it meets the specific emi ssion and safety standards of the country in which the ve hicle will be driven. Consequently , your vehicle may require modifications [...]

Black plate (301,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst em[...]

Black plate (302,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your Stat e or Province: Use of any electrical dev ices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios , vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous[...]

Black plate (303,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the t[...]

Black plate (304,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires pro perly inflated and not overl oaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloa ded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either sep arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure . The temperature grade for this tire [...]

Black plate (305,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tire and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Informatio[...]

Black plate (306,1) 1 1. Max. load rating 12. T read wear , traction and temperature grades 13. Max. permissible inflation pressure 14. SAFETY W ARNIN G P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index [...]

Black plate (307,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

Black plate (308,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. Fo r example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course [...]

Black plate (309,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the sample below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in milli meters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index & speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation[...]

Black plate (310,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates ho[...]

Black plate (311,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (312,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation press ure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tire s is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in an[...]

Black plate (313,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A numbe r on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manuf acturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture. [...]

Black plate (314,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimum [...]

Black plate (315,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering , and traction could result in an accident. If a tire wears evenly , a wear indi cator will appear as a solid band across the tread . Replace the tire when this happens. New tread T read wear in[...]

Black plate (316,1) CAUTION If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or vehi cle has been damaged, immediate ly reduce your speed. Drive with caut ion until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is under-inflated or damaged , deflate it, remove th e tire [...]

Black plate (317,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a traile r with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded[...]

Black plate (318,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include pa ssengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combi[...]

Black plate (319,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from the “ combination weight[...]

Black plate (320,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 k g (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupant s is 385 kg (8[...]

Black plate (321,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injur y as a result of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engine, transmis sion and/or structural damag e, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of con[...]

Black plate (322,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rat ing) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passen gers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. The GC W must never exceed the GCWR. WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Spe[...]

Black plate (323,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehic[...]

Black plate (324,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Mo tor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

Black plate (325,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A [...]

Black plate (326,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance an d repair . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. PUBLI[...]

Black plate (327,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (328,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu[...]

Black plate (329,1) q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number Front Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page329 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:53 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (330,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore × Stroke 78.0 × 78.4 mm (3.07 × 3.09 in) Displacement 1,498 ml (1,498 cc, 91.4 cu in) Compression ratio 10.0 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -40AH/5HR, 12V -52AH/5HR Spark-plug number ZJ46 18 110 *1 , ZJY6 18 110 Spark-plug [...]

Black plate (331,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil With oil filter replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 3.7 L (3.9 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt) Coolant Manual transaxle 5.1 L (5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt) Automatic transaxle 5.4 L (5.7 US qt, 4.8 Imp qt) Manual transaxle oil 2.91 L (3.07 US qt, 2[...]

Black plate (332,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights 60/55 ― (HB2) Front turn signal lights 21 PY21W (22.3CP) Parking lights (Front side-marker lights) 5 W5W (4CP) Fog lights í 55 H1 1 (H1 1) Side turn signal lights *1 5 WY5W ( ― ) High-mount brake light LED *2 ― ( ― ) Rear turn signal lights[...]

Black plate (333,1) T emporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure T115/70D14 88M 420 kPa (60 psi) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-39. Specifications 10-7 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page333 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:53 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (334,1) Personalization Features The following “ Personalization Features ” are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change Auto headlight on/off Adjusts the headlight illumination on/off timing based on surrounding lightness/darkness Standard (Il[...]

Black plate (335,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page335 W ednesday , September 29 2010 3:53 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E[...]

Black plate (336,1) A Accessory Socket ... ........................... 6-42 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-17 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-36 Antenna ............................................... 6-9 Anti-Lock Brake Sy stem (ABS) ......... 5-8 W arnin g light ...............[...]

Black plate (337,1) D Dashboard Illuminatio n .................... 5-32 Daytime Running Lights ............... .... 5-53 Defroster Mirror ...................................... ... 5-59 Rear window ........................... ... 5-59 Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-5 Door Locks ............. ............................ 3-8 [...]

Black plate (338,1) H Head Restraint ....................... ............. 2-7 Headlights Control ............ ........................... 5-51 Flashing .......................... ............ 5-53 High-low beam .......................... 5-53 On reminder ............................ ... 5-52 Hood Release .................................... 3-20 H[...]

Black plate (339,1) O Overloading ...................................... 4-10 P Paint Damage .................................... 8-45 Parking Brake ......... ............................ 5-6 Parking in an Emergency ................. ... 7-2 Personalization Features ................... 10-8 Power Door Locks .. ............................ 3-9 Power[...]

Black plate (340,1) S Sunvisors .......................................... 6-38 T T achometer ................................... .. ... 5-31 T emporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-29 T iedown Hook .......................................... 7-23 T ire Infor mation ................................ 9-21 T ire Pressure Monitoring System .....[...]