Mazda 2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 - Manual

Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2Interior E...

Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob .................................................................................................... page 3-9DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-21Lighting c...

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

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

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

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats WARNING Do not modify or replace the frontseats: Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. Suchmodifications could d...

Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seatreclined: Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you do not get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt andsuffer serio...

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclinedseatback to its upright position,make sure you hold onto theseatback with your other hand whileoperating the lever. If the seatback isnot supported, it will flip forwardsuddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) To ad...

Black plate (17,1) Never allow a passenger to sit or standon the folded seatback while thevehicle is moving: Driving with a passenger on thefolded seatback is dangerous.Allowing a child to sit up on thefolded seatback while the vehicle ismoving is particularly dangerous. Ina sudden stop or even a mi...

Black plate (18,1) 4. Secure the rear seat belt in the belt clip. Belt clip To return the seatbacks to the uprightposition WARNING Always make sure the seat belts arefully pulled out from under theseatbacks: A seat belt caught under a seatbackafter the seatback is returned to itsupright position is ...

Black plate (19,1) 1. Verify that the seat belt is secured in the belt clip. Belt clip 2. Lift the seatbacks upright. 3. Make sure that the seat belt is neither stuck in the rear seat nor twisted, thenremove the seat belt from the belt clip. Head Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with headrestrain...

Black plate (20,1) Rear outboard seat Removal/Installation To remove the head restraint, pull it upwhile pressing the stop-catch.To install the head restraint, press theuprights into the holes while pressing thestop-catch. WARNING Always drive with the head restraintsset up when seats are being used...

Black plate (21,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the w...

Black plate (22,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrownout of the vehicle. They coul...

Black plate (23,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keepthem clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-52). q Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions P...

Black plate (24,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting toan unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint ...

Black plate (25,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a clicksound. Seat belt tongue Seat belt buckle WARNING Positioni...

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 outand check for kinks or twists. Then makesure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it forkinks and twists. If ...

Black plate (27,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensionerand Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts are equippedwith pretensioner and load limitingsystems. For both these systems to workproperly you must wear the seat beltproperly. Pretensioners: In moderate or ...

Black plate (29,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner systems andthe warning light, a warning beep soundwill be heard for about 5 seconds everyminute. The air bag and seat belt pretensionersystem warning ...

Black plate (31,1) Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep The seat belt warning light illuminatesand a beep sound will be heard if thedriver's seat belt is not fastened when theignition is switched ON. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is notfastened when the ignition isswitched ...

Black plate (33,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirem...

Black plate (34,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must beproperly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age andsize. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed...

Black plate (36,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehiclewith side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area ofthe front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge alon...

Black plate (38,1) Installing Child-RestraintSystems Accident statistics reveal that a child issafer in the rear seat. The front passenger'sseat is clearly the worst choice for anychild under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due toair bags. NOTE Even if your vehi...

Black plate (43,1) 7. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminatesafter installing a child-restraint systemon the front passenger seat.If the front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light does notilluminate, remove the child-restraintsystem, switch the ignitio...

Black plate (44,1) LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise theseat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restrain...

Black plate (47,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor onlyfor a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor tosecure anything but a child-restraintsystem is dangerous. This couldweaken or damage the tether ortether anchor and result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to th...

Black plate (48,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint 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 ai...

Black plate (49,1) If your vehicle is also equipped with a driver and front passenger occupantclassification system, refer to the Driver and Front Passenger Occupant ClassificationSystem (page 2-50) for details. If your vehicle is equipped with a driver and front passenger occupant classificationsys...

Black plate (53,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bagsCrash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-15)Front air bag sensorSide crash sensorsAir bag/front seat belt pretensioner system w...

Black plate (54,1) How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags aredesigned to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident.The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addi...

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 driver's air bag,as mentioned above.For more details about air bag deployment, refer to “ SRS Air Bag Deploy...

Black plate (56,1) q Side Air Bags The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, thesystem inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side airbag inflate...

Black plate (57,1) In a side impact: Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle will cause the curtain air bag onthat side only to inflate. The side and curtain air bags will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact. In an angled collision: During a collision...

Black plate (58,1) A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantlyilluminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of theseoccur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not workin an accident. WAR...

Black plate (60,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severit...

Black plate (62,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-36) carefully. q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of thesupplementa...

Black plate (63,1) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light ...

Black plate (65,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the totalseated weight on the front passenger seat is dangerous. The front passenger seatweight sensors will detect the increased total s...

Black plate (66,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front andside air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage orother items are put on...

Black plate (67,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt pretensi...

Black plate (68,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner systemcomponents: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must bereplaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only atrained Authorized Mazda Dealer...

Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2 Keys ....................................................................

Black plate (70,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. Children may find these...

Black plate (71,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractabletype key) To extend the key, press the releasebutton. To retract the key, rotate it into the holderwhile pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and the liftgate.It can also help you ...

Black plate (72,1) q Transmitter Lock button Unlock button Panic button Operation indicator light NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept ...

Black plate (74,1) q Transmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter areinoperable and the operation indicatorlight does not flash, the battery may bedead.Replace with a new battery before thetransmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positivepole ( ) facing down....

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 keyuntil a click sound is heard. CAUTION Insert t...

Black plate (76,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem: Leaving a child or a pet unattendedin a parked vehicle is dangerous. Inhot weather, temperatures inside avehicle can become high enough tocause brain damage or even death. Do not l...

Black plate (77,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob To lock any door from the inside, pressthe door-lock knob.To unlock, pull it outward.This does not operate the other doorlocks. Lock Unlock To lock any door with the door-lock knobfrom the outside, press the door-lock knobto the lock positi...

Black plate (78,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when the driver's door islocked with the key.All doors and the liftgate unlock when thedriver's door is unlocked and the key isheld in the unlock position for one secondor longer. Unlock Lock NOTE Holding the...

Black plate (79,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help preventchildren from accidentally opening therear doors. Use them both whenever achild rides in the vehicle. If you slide the child safety lock to thelock position before closing that door, thedoor cannot be opened fr...

Black plate (80,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Switch The liftgate can be locked/unlocked byoperating the door-lock switch, refer toPower Door Locks (page 3-9). q Opening and Closing the Liftgate Opening the liftgate Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, pressthe electric liftgate opener on t...

Black plate (81,1) When the liftgate cannot be opened If the vehicle battery is dead or there is amalfunction in the electrical system andthe liftgate cannot be unlocked, performthe following procedure as an emergencymeasure to unlock it: CAUTION Ø Perform the procedure using acloth to cover sharp e...

Black plate (82,1) q Luggage Compartment WARNING Do not place anything on top of thecover: Placing luggage or other cargo ontop of the luggage compartmentcover is dangerous. During suddenbraking or a collision, the cargocould become a projectile that couldhit and injure someone. The vehiclehas a lig...

Black plate (83,1) Luggage compartment cover This cover can be removed for moreroom. To do this, just unfasten the straps;then lift and pull it out. Power Windows The ignition must be switched ON for thepower windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear beforeclosing a window: Closing ...

Black plate (84,1) q Operating the Driver's SidePower Window Manual opening/closing To open the window to the desiredposition, lightly hold down the switch.To close the window to the desiredposition, lightly pull up the switch. Driver's window Auto-opening/closing To fully open the window automatica...

Black plate (86,1) q Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlockedposition (button not depressed), all powerwindows on each door can be operated. With the lock switch in the lockedposition (button depressed), only thedriver's side power window can beoperated. Locked position Unlocked...

Black plate (88,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closedand securely locked: A hood that is not closed andsecurely locked is dangerous as itcould fly open while the vehicle ismoving and block the driver's visionwhich could result in a seriousaccident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehic...

Black plate (89,1) Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with a key the systemrecognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle.If you have a problem with theim...

Black plate (90,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operat...

Black plate (92,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. q...

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 isflush with the vehicle. WARNING Always return the outside mirrors tothe driving position before you startdriving: Driving with th...

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

Black plate (96,1) Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regu...

Black plate (97,1) Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part ofthis system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissionsrequirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or nea...

Black plate (98,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which iscolorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousnessand ...

Black plate (99,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures andcondition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign offluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coola...

Black plate (100,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary, but a fewprecautions in the first 1,000 km (600miles) may add to the performance,economy, and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed,either slow or fast, for a long period oftime. l Do n...

Black plate (101,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary todownshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear whiledriving on slippery surfaces isdangerous. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.This could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol a...

Black plate (102,1) Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56km/h (35 mph), and do not allowanyone to stand behind a wheel whenpushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinningthe wheels at high speed isdangerous. The spinning tire couldoverheat and explode. This coul...

Black plate (103,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)while driving with snow tires. Inflatesnow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tirepressure label (driver's door frame), butnever more than the maximum cold-tirepr...

Black plate (104,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand applying the brakes lightly untilbrake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes isdangerous. Increased stoppingdistance or the vehicle pulling to oneside when braking could result in aserious a...

Black plate (105,1) Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roadsor over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling onrough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody,...

Black plate (106,1) Trailer Towing The Mazda2 is not designed for towing.Never tow a trailer with your Mazda2. 4-12 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page106Wednesday, September 29 2010 3:52 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E

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

Black plate (108,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions The engraved mark (LOCK) indicated inthe illustration may differ from thatindicated on the actual vehicle (it mayread OFF). OFF/LOCK The power supply to electrical devices isturned off. Only in this position can thekey be removed. WARNI...

Black plate (109,1) ACC (Accessory) In this position, some electricalaccessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position afterthe engine is started. Some indicatorlights/warning lights should be inspectedbefore the engine is started (page 5-36). NOTE When the ignition switch is turned t...

Black plate (110,1) 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extremely cold weather or after thevehicle has not been driven in several days,let the engine warm up without operatingthe accelerator. l Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without use ...

Black plate (111,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normaluse. Should power-assist fail, you can stop byapplying greater force than normal to thebrake pedal. But the distance required tostop will be greater than usual. WARNING Do not co...

Black plate (112,1) CAUTION Ø Do not drive with your foot heldon the clutch pedal or brake pedal,or hold the clutch pedal depressedhalfway unnecessarily. Doing socould result in the following: Ø The clutch and brake parts willwear out more quickly. Ø The brakes can overheat andadversely affect brake...

Black plate (113,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmlypull the parking brake lever fully upwardswith sufficient force to hold the vehicle ina stationary position. Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and pull theparking brake lever upwards, then pressthe...

Black plate (114,1) Even if the light turns off have your brakesystem inspected as soon as possible byan Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes anindicator of leakage. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible even if thebrake light is no longer illuminated....

Black plate (115,1) If the ABS warning light stays on whileyou're driving, the ABS control unit hasdetected a system malfunction. If thisoccurs, your brakes will function normallyas if the vehicle had no ABS.Should this happen, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE l When the e...

Black plate (116,1) Manual Transaxle Operation q Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle isconventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way downwhile shifting; then release it slowly. A safety feature prevents accidentalshifting from 5 to R (rev...

Black plate (117,1) q Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommendthese shift points. Gear Vehicle 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 Vehicle speed 1 to 2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2 to 3 29 ...

Black plate (118,1) Automatic Transaxle Controls Indicates the shift lever 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 swi...

Black plate (120,1) NOTE l When the ignition is switched off, the shiftlever cannot be shifted from P. l To be sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be removed unless theshift lever is in P. q Overdrive Overdrive operation In D, the transaxle automatically shifts tooverdrive, which im...

Black plate (121,1) Passing For extra power when passing anothervehicle or climbing steep grades, depressthe accelerator fully. The transaxle willshift to a lower gear, depending on vehiclespeed. Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from a stoppedposition: 1. Depress the brake pe...

Black plate (122,1) NOTE l The power steering system is inoperablewhen the power steering malfunctionindicator light illuminates or flashes.Steering is possible, but requires morephysical effort. l Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel leftand right while the vehicle is stopped ormoving extremely sl...

Black plate (123,1) q Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ONswitch. To deactivate the system, press the OFFswitch. WARNING Always turn off the cruise controlsystem when it is not in use: Leaving the cruise control system inan activation-ready state while thecruise control is no...

Black plate (124,1) q To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. To increase speed using cruise controlswitch Press up the cruise control SET switch and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.Release the switch at the speed you want. Your vehicle has a tap-up feature thatallows you...

Black plate (125,1) Your vehicle has a tap-down feature thatallows you to decrease your current speedin decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by amomentary tap of the cruise control SET -switch. Multiple taps will decrease yourvehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for eachtap. q To Resume Cruising Speed atMore Th...

Black plate (126,1) Traction Control System(TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS)enhances traction and safety bycontrolling engine torque and braking.When the TCS detects driving wheelslippage, it lowers engine torque andoperates the brakes to prevent loss oftraction. This means that on a slick sur...

Black plate (127,1) Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)automatically controls braking and enginetorque in conjunction with systems suchas ABS and TCS to help control side slipwhen driving on slippery surfaces, orduring sudden or evasive maneuvering,enhancing vehicle sa...

Black plate (129,1) Tire Pressure 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 thewarning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tir...

Black plate (131,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Light This warning light illuminates for a fewseconds when the ignition is switchedON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminatesand a beep is heard when tire pressure istoo low in one or more tires, and flasheswhen there is a system malfun...

Black plate (133,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

Black plate (135,1) Meters and Gauges Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-30Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-30Tachometer .........................

Black plate (136,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed ofthe vehicle. q Odometer, Trip Meter and TripMeter Selector The display mode can be changed fromodometer to trip meter A to trip meter Band then back to odometer by pressing theselector while one of them is displayed.The selected...

Black plate (137,1) Trip meter The trip meter can record the totaldistance of two trips. One is recorded intrip meter A, and the other is recorded intrip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record thedistance from the point of origin, and tripmeter B can record the distance fromwhere the fuel ta...

Black plate (138,1) If the lowest scale mark and the E areflashing, it indicates the fuel level is low.Refuel as soon as possible. If only the E is flashing, it indicates thefuel tank is nearly empty. Refuelimmediately. If the gauge indicates that the fuel level isnear E, refuel as soon as possible....

Black plate (139,1) When this mode is selected,will be displayed. NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambienttemperature display may differ from theactual ambient temperature depending onthe surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatures. l Sudden changes in amb...

Black plate (142,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-38 Charging System Warning Light 5-39 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-40 Check Engine Light 5-40 High Engine Coolant...

Black plate (145,1) If the ABS warning light stays on whileyou're driving, the ABS control unit hasdetected a system malfunction. If thisoccurs, your brakes will function normallyas if the vehicle had no ABS.Should this happen, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE l When the e...

Black plate (146,1) q Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theignition is switched ON and turns offwhen the engine is started. This warning light indicates low engineoil pressure. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off t...

Black plate (148,1) q Check Fuel Cap Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a fewseconds when the ignition is switchedON. If the check fuel cap warning lightilluminates while driving, the fuel-fillercap may not be installed properly. Stopthe engine and reinstall the fuel-filler cap.Refer t...

Black plate (149,1) Front passenger seat If the front passenger seat belt is notfastened while the ignition is switchedON, the driver and the passenger will beinformed by the warning light. If the front passenger seat belt is notfastened and the vehicle is driven at aspeed faster than about 20 km/h ...

Black plate (152,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

Black plate (155,1) When operating the hazard warninglights, both turn signal indicator lightsflash (page 5-60). NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminated (doesnot flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of theturn signal bulbs may be burned out. Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensione...

Black plate (157,1) Lighting Control q Headlights Turn the headlight switch to turn theheadlights, other exterior lights anddashboard illumination on or off. NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, do notleave the lights on while the engine is offunless safety requires them. Without AUTO position S...

Black plate (158,1) CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor byadhering a sticker or a label onthe windshield. Otherwise the lightsensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor Ø The light sensor also works as arain sensor for the auto-wipercontrol. Keep hands and scrapersclear of the windshield whe...

Black plate (159,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Press the lever forward to turn on the highbeams.Pull the lever back to its original positionfor the low beams. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fullytowards you (the headlight switch doesnot need to be...

Black plate (160,1) Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals Turn Signals Move the signal lever down (for a leftturn) or up (for a right turn) to the stopposition. The signal will self-cancel afterthe turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flashafter a turn, manually return the lever toits origin...

Black plate (161,1) Windshield Wipers andWasher The ignition must be switched ON. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty thewindshield, affect your visibility, andcould...

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 AUTOposition, the rain sensor senses theamount of rainfall on the windshield andturns the wipers on or off automa...

Black plate (164,1) q Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or intermittentposition/AUTO position, the wipers willoperate continuously until the lever isreleased. If the washer does not work, inspect thefluid lev...

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 rearwindow defroster. The rear windowdefroster operates for about 15 minutesand turns off automatically.The ind...

Black plate (166,1) Horn To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they mu...

Black plate (167,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (168,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not leave the fan control dial on for a longperiod of time with the ignition switched ONwhen the engine is not runn...

Black plate (169,1) Vent Operation q Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow 1. Press the upper 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 humidambient temperature conditions, the systemmay blow f...

Black plate (170,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page170Wednesday, September 29 2010 3:52 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E

Black plate (171,1) Manual Type í Temperature control dial A/C switch Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector Rear window defroster switch Some models. q Control Switches Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefo...

Black plate (173,1) WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it willcause the windows to fog up. Yourvision will be hampered, which couldlead to a serious accident. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2...

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 temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the d...

Black plate (175,1) Antenna q Detachable/Collapsible Type When using the radio, move the antennato the position indicated in the figure. To remove the antenna, turn itcounterclockwise.To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.Make sure the antenna is securelyinstalled. Remove Install CAUTION Ø When ...

Black plate (176,1) Operating Tips for AudioSystem WARNING Do not adjust the audio controlswitches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving thevehicle is dangerous as it coulddistract your attention from thevehicle operation which could lead toa serious accident. Always adjust th...

Black plate (178,1) Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmittertower. The broadcast signals areextremely strong, so the result is noise andsound breakup at the radio receiver. Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of twostrong stations broadcasting at similarfrequencies...

Black plate (181,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a licensefor private, non-commercial use and does notconvey a license nor imply any right to use thisproduct in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,satellite, cable and/or a...

Black plate (182,1) 03 01 02 05 04 07 06 1 7 3 2 4 6 5 Folder No. Level1 Level2 Level3 Playback may not occur in the above hierarchy depending on the audio unit. Level4 : Track (File) : Folder l The folder order is automaticallyassigned and this order cannot beoptionally set. l Any folder without an...

Black plate (183,1) Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for “ MPEG Audio Layer 3 ” . A technical standard for audiocompression as decided by an ISO(International Organization forStandardization) MPEG working group.Use of MP3 allows for audio data to becompressed to approximately a tenth ofthe sour...

Black plate (184,1) Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-RW including WMA filescan be played with this unit. Discs whichconform to the following formats can beplayed.Playable WMA files are as follows: Item Content Specification Windows MediaAudio Version 7.0,8.0, 9.0 Samplingfrequency Bit rat...

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

Black plate (186,1) q Power/Volume/Sound Controls Display Power/Volume/Audio control dial Menu button Power ON/OFF Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press the power/volume dial to turn theaudio system on.Press the power/volume dial again to turnthe audio system off. NOTE To prevent the battery from ...

Black plate (188,1) Select the desired ALC mode. Mode Volume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum Turn the audio control dial to select ALCOFF or ALC LEVEL1 ― 7 modes. The selected mode will be indicated. Setting RPT (CD Repeat Play) Repeated playback of the track currentlybeing played can be set...

Black plate (189,1) MEMO 6-23 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page189Wednesday, 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 theignition is switched to ACC or ON. 1. To adjust the time, press the clock button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. 2. The currently set time and hour setting...

Black plate (192,1) q Operating the Radio Display Band selector button Scan button Tuning button Channel preset buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selectorbutton ( ) switches the bands as follows: F...

Black plate (197,1) Display scroll Only 8 characters (File name) or 12characters (Except file name) can bedisplayed at one time. To display the restof the characters of a long title, press thescroll button ( ). The display scrolls the next 12 characters. Press the scrollbutton ( ) again after the la...

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 clearthe 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 er...

Black plate (199,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation í When the audio unit is turned on,operation of the audio unit from thesteering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off underthe following conditions, the switches will beinoperable. l When the ignition is switched off. l Wh...

Black plate (200,1) NOTE CD mode cannot be selected in the followingcase:CD has not been inserted.The AUX mode is locked out unless youconnect a commercially available portableaudio unit (such as an MP3 player) to theauxiliary jack. Connect a portable audio unitor similar product on the market to th...

Black plate (203,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCCrequirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by any...

Black plate (204,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor q Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower thesunvisor. Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry systemoperates, the overhead light (switch is inthe D...

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 theilluminated 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 ...

Black plate (206,1) Use the center console divider to place acup or canned drink on the center consoletray. Center console divider NOTE A 567 g (20 oz) cup can be placed in each ofthe cup holders indicated by the arrows. If acup exceeding 567 g (20 oz) is placed in one ofthe cup holders, the cup cou...

Black plate (207,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving: Driving with the storage boxes openis dangerous. To reduce thepossibility of injury in an accident ora sudden stop, keep the storageboxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe sto...

Black plate (208,1) Accessory Socket Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). CAUTION Ø To prevent accessory socketdamage or electrical failure, payattention to the following: Ø Do not use accessories thatreq...

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 lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warni...

Black plate (211,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Jack lever Lug wrench Jack Tool bag Spare tire Flat tire belt Towing eyelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page211Wednesday, September 29 20...

Black plate (212,1) q Jack To remove the jack 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Wing bolt Jack screw To secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing down and turnthe wing bolt clockwise to temporarilytighten it. 2. Turn ...

Black plate (213,1) q Spare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.The temporary spare tire is lighter andsmaller than a conventional tire, and isdesigned only for emergency use andshould be used only for VERY shortperiods. Temporary spare tires shouldNEVER be used for long drives orextended per...

Black plate (214,1) To remove the spare tire 1. Remove the trunk mat. Trunk mat 2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise using the lug wrench. To secure the spare tire Perform the removal procedure in reverse. Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it couldindicate ...

Black plate (215,1) NOTE l Make sure the jack is well lubricated beforeusing it. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l Be sure to register the tire pressure sensorID signal code whenever tires or wheels arechanged (page 5-27). 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the pa...

Black plate (216,1) 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but donot remove any lug nuts until the tirehas 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 jackhead so that it is cl...

Black plate (217,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jackingpositions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle inpositions other than thoserecommended in this manual isdangerous. The vehicle could slip offthe jack and seriously injure or evenkill someone. Use only the front andr...

Black plate (218,1) WARNING Do not jack up the vehicle higher thanis necessary: Jacking up the vehicle higher than isnecessary is dangerous as it coulddestabilize the vehicle resulting in anaccident. Do not start the engine or shake thevehicle while it is jacked up: Starting the engine or shaking th...

Black plate (219,1) To install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If youhold the key at an angle, you maydamage both key and nut. Don't use apower impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. q Mou...

Black plate (223,1) Overheating If the High engine coolant temperaturewarning light illuminates, the vehicleloses power, or you hear a loud knockingor pinging noise, the engine is probablytoo hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running beforeattempting to work near...

Black plate (225,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, switch theignition off, wait ten seconds and tryagain. 2. Depress the accelerator ...

Black plate (226,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If youfeel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent servicetechnician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and co...

Black plate (229,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it isdangerous. The vehicle being towedcould surge forward when its enginestarts, causing the two vehicles tocollide. The occupants could beinjured. CAUTION Do not push-...

Black plate (230,1) Towing Description We recommend that towing be done onlyby an Authorized Mazda Dealer or acommercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary toprevent damage to the vehicle.Government and local laws must befollowed. A towed vehicle usually should have itsdrive ...

Black plate (231,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Do not use the front and reartiedown eyelets for towing thevehicle.They have been designed only forsecuring the vehicle to a transportvessel during shipping.Using the eyelets for any otherpurpose could result in the vehiclebeing damaged. q Tiedown Hook-Front...

Black plate (232,1) q Tiedown Hook-Rear CAUTION The rear tiedown hook is designedonly for lashing the vehicle duringoverseas transport. Do not use therear tiedown hook for any other usesuch as transporting the vehicle ontrucks or railway. Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is ...

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

Black plate (234,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehiclewhen using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliableand qualified service shop perfor...

Black plate (235,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where sal...

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),...

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 ...

Black plate (240,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at theindicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servicetechnician as soon ...

Black plate (241,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions onlyfor items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by aqualified service technician with spec...

Black plate (242,1) WARNING Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience orthe proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by aqualified technician: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. Youcan be seri...

Black plate (243,1) Engine Compartment Overview Battery Fuse block Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Maintenance ...

Black plate (244,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Mazda recommends Mazda GenuineParts. For optimal engine performance,there are certain types of engine oils andfilters suitable for your vehicle. Pleaseconsult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Recomm...

Black plate (245,1) 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. Full OKLow 5. Pull it out again and examine the level. The level is normal if it is betweenLow and Full.If it is near or below Low, add enoughoil to bring the level to Full. CAUTION Do not add engine oil over Full. T...

Black plate (247,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, it is recommended to useMazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant (page8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empty or newcoolant is required frequently, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Br...

Black plate (248,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid onyourself or on the engine: Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If itgets in your eyes, they could beseriously injured. If this happens,immediately flush your eyes withwater and get medical attention.Brake flu...

Black plate (249,1) 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on thedipstick as follows. A B Full Low Full Low Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been driven and thefluid is at normal operating temperature,about 65°C (150°F), the level must bebetween Full and Low. Fluid cold scale B...

Black plate (250,1) Washer Fluid q Inspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty thewindshield, affect your visibility, andcould result in an acc...

Black plate (252,1) q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, theblades are probably worn or cracked.Replace them. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper armsand other components, don't try tosweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assem...

Black plate (253,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard thestiffeners. You need to use themagain. Ø If the metal stiffeners areswitched, the blade's wipingefficiency could be reduced.So don't use the driver's side metalstiffeners on the passenger's side,or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metalsti...

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 thenew blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then inst...

Black plate (255,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precautions careful...

Black plate (257,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performingbattery maintenance. q Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry. l Keep terminals and connections clean,tight, and coated with petroleum jellyor terminal gre...

Black plate (258,1) Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety,and better fuel economy, always maintainrecommended tire inflation pressures andstay within the recommended load limitsand weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with differenttypes of tires is...

Black plate (259,1) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check thetire condition every day, includingwhether the tires all look inflated properly.Inspect all tire pressure monthly(including the spare) when the tires arecold. Maintain recommended pressuresfor the best ...

Black plate (260,1) During rotation, inspect them for correctbalance. Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation. Forward Also, inspect them for uneven wear anddamage. Abnormal wear is usually causedby one or a combination of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel ...

Black plate (261,1) If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicatorwill appear as a solid band across thetread.Replace the tire when this happens. New tread Tread wear indicator Worn tread You should replace the tire before theband crosses the entire tread. NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they aren...

Black plate (262,1) q Replacing a Wheel WARNING Always use wheels of the correct sizeon your vehicle: Using a wrong-sized wheel isdangerous. Braking and handlingcould be affected, leading to loss ofcontrol and an accident. CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel mayadversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bea...

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 Reverse lights Luggage compartment light Rear turn signal lights Some models. License plate light Brake lights/Tailligh...

Black plate (265,1) WARNING Never touch the glass portion of ahalogen bulb with your bare hands andalways wear eye protection whenhandling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it isdangerous. These bulbs containpressurized gas. If one is broken, itwill explode and serious injurie...

Black plate (268,1) 3. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainerscounterclockwise and remove them,then partially peel back the mudguard. Removal Installation 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install t...

Black plate (270,1) High-mount brake light Due to the complexity and difficulty ofthe procedure, the LED bulbs should bereplaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. License plate light 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens andremove the lens by carefully prying on...

Black plate (271,1) Luggage compartment light 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to thelens and remove the lens by carefullyprying on the edge of the lens with theflathead screwdriver. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reve...

Black plate (272,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of theengine 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 f...

Black plate (274,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING 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...

Black plate (277,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda representsthe latest technical developments incomposition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, canharm the paint's protective properties, ifproper care is not taken. Here are some example...

Black plate (278,1) q Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water cancontain harmful minerals such as salt andlime. If moisture containing theseminerals settles on the vehicle andevaporates, the minerals will concentrateand harden to form white rings. The ringscan damage your vehicle's...

Black plate (279,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish.Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTOposition and the ignition switch is inthe ON position, the wipers maymove au...

Black plate (280,1) CAUTION Ø Do not use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, or strong detergentscontaining highly alkaline orcaustic agents on chrome-platedor anodized aluminum parts. Thismay damage the protectivecoating; also, cleaners anddetergents may discolor ordeteriorate the paint. Ø To prevent dam...

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 cloth. 4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth. NOTE A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similarmaterials will usually also take off the wax.Re...

Black plate (282,1) NOTE l Do not use a wire brush or any abrasivecleaner, polishing compound, or solvent onaluminum wheels. They may damage thecoating. l Always use a sponge or soft cloth to cleanthe wheels.Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarmor cold water. Also, be sure to clean thewheels aft...

Black plate (283,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfumeand cosmetic oils from contacting thedashboard. They'll damage and discolorthe dashboard. If these solutions get onthe dashboard, wipe them offimmediately. CAUTION Do not use glazing agents.Glazing age...

Black plate (284,1) To keep the fabric looking clean andfresh, take care of it. Otherwise its colorwill be affected, it can be stained easily,and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners andprocedures. Others may affectappearance and fire-resistance. Piano black pane...

Black plate (286,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (288,1) The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not bindingon you or Mazda unless you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTOLINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBBwebsite at www.lem...

Black plate (293,1) CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact theProvincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Veh...

Black plate (295,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.P.O. Box 19734Irvine, 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 Voge...

Black plate (296,1) Warranties for Your Mazda l New Vehicle Limited Warranty l Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect Warranty l Emis...

Black plate (297,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meetspecific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in theUnited States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those so...

Black plate (298,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specificemission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the UnitedStates may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it ...

Black plate (299,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emissionregulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differfrom those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible fo...

Black plate (302,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communicationequipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver...

Black plate (303,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, andtemperature performance. q Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a compar...

Black plate (304,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure. T...

Black plate (305,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tireand also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati...

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 118 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over...

Black plate (309,1) q Information on Temporary Tires Please refer to the sample below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index & speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size ...

Black plate (311,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other importantinformation on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label...

Black plate (312,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to therecommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with theinformation in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is...

Black plate (313,1) q Glossary of Terms 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 number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturi...

Black plate (314,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here aresome important maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintainrecommended pressures for ...

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 couldresult in an accident. If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.Replace the tire...

Black plate (317,1) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed totow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicledamage. This section will guide you in the prope...

Black plate (318,1) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and allstandard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket e...

Black plate (319,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargoweight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehic...

Black plate (320,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (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 wei...

Black plate (321,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous andcould result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, s...

Black plate (322,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without riskingdamage. The GCW must never exceed ...

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 pass...

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 couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (326,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to dosome of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to thechart below. If they do not have what you ne...

Black plate (327,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (328,1) Vehicle Information Labels q Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legallyidentifies your vehicle. The number is ona plate attached to the cowl panel locatedon the left corner of the dashboard. Thisplate can easily be seen through thewindshield. q Motor ...

Black plate (330,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification Type 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 num...

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 timingbased on...

Black plate (335,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 Page335Wednesday, September 29 2010 3:53 PM Form No.8BL3-EA-10E