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Mazda 6 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 17

If Trouble Arises

Parking in an Emergency

Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always

be used when you stop on or near a

roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other

drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard

and that they must take extreme caution

when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all

the turn signals will flash. The hazard

warning indicator lights in the instrument

cluster flash simultaneously.

NOTE

^ The turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning lights are on.

^ Check local regulations about the use of

hazard warning lights while the vehicle

is being towed to verify that it is not in

violation of the law.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Type A

Spare tire hold-down bolt

Jack lever

Tiedown eyelet

(Short type)

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

(Long type)

Jack

Flat tire belt

Spare tire

Type B

Tiedown eyelet

Tiedown eyelet

Lug wrench

(Long type)

(Short type)

Jack lever

Spare tire hold-down bolt

Jack

Spare tire

Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

Type C

Spare tire hold-down bolt

Tiedown eyelet

Tiedown eyelet

(Long type)

(Short type)

Lug wrench

Jack lever

Jack

Flat tire belt

Spare tire

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

▼ Jack

4. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.

To remove the jack

1. Remove the trunk mat.

Wing bolt

Trunk mat

Jack screw

To secure the jack

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with

the jack screw pointing to the front and

2.

(With cargo sub-compartment)

turn the wing bolt clockwise to

Remove the cargo sub-compartment.

temporarily tighten it.

2. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the figure.

Wing bolt

Jack screw

3. Remove the pocket.

3. Turn the wing bolt completely to

secure the jack.

NOTE

If the jack is not completely secured, it

could rattle while driving. Make sure the

jack screw is sufficiently tightened.

Maintenance

^ Always keep the jack clean.

^ Make sure the moving parts are kept

free from dirt or rust.

^ Make sure the screw thread is

adequately lubricated.

7-5

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

▼ Spare Tire

¾ Do not use your temporary spare tire

on any other vehicle, it has been

Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.

designed only for your Mazda.

The temporary spare tire is lighter and

¾ Use only one temporary spare tire on

smaller than a conventional tire, and is

your vehicle at the same time.

designed only for emergency use and

should be used only for VERY short

To remove the spare tire

periods. Temporary spare tires should

1.

Remove the trunk mat.

NEVER be used for long drives or

extended periods.

Trunk mat

WARNING

Do not install the temporary spare tire on

the front wheels (driving wheels):

Driving with the temporary spare tire on

one of the front driving wheels is

dangerous. Handling will be affected. You

could lose control of the vehicle, especially

2.

Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt

on ice or snow bound roads, and have an

counterclockwise.

accident. Move a regular tire to the front

wheel and install the temporary spare tire

to the rear.

Spare tire hold-down bolt

CAUTION

¾ When using the temporary spare tire,

driving stability may decrease compared

to when using only the conventional tire.

Drive carefully.

¾ To avoid damage to the temporary spare

tire or to the vehicle, observe the

following precautions:

To secure the spare tire

¾ Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).

Store the spare tire in the reverse order of

¾ Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do

removal. After storing, verify that the

not drive through an automatic car

spare tire is stored securely.

wash. This tire's diameter is smaller

than a conventional tire, so the ground

clearance is reduced.

¾ Do not use a tire chain on this tire

because it will not fit properly.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

2.

Shift into Park (P) and turn off the

Changing a Flat Tire

engine.

3.

Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

NOTE

4.

Have passengers get out of the vehicle

If the following occurs while driving, it

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

could indicate a flat tire.

5.

Remove any luggage, the jack, tools,

^ Steering becomes difficult.

and spare tire (page 7-3).

^ The vehicle begins to vibrate

6.

Block the wheel diagonally opposite

excessively.

the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,

^ The vehicle pulls in one direction.

place a tire block both in front and

behind the tire.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a

level spot that is well off the road and out

of the way of traffic to change the tire.

Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a

busy road is dangerous.

WARNING

Be sure to follow the directions for

changing a tire:

NOTE

Changing a tire is dangerous if not done

When blocking a tire, use rocks or

properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack

wood blocks of sufficient size if

and seriously injure someone.

possible to hold the tire in place.

No person should place any portion of their

body under a vehicle that is supported by a

jack.

Never allow anyone inside a vehicle

supported by a jack:

Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle

supported by a jack is dangerous. The

occupant could cause the vehicle to fall

resulting in serious injury.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated

before using it.

1. Park on a hard, level surface off the

right-of-way and firmly set the parking

brake.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

▼ Removing a Flat Tire

3. 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

WARNING

position.

When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the

Jack head

selector lever to P position, apply the

parking brake, and place wheel blocks in

the position diagonally opposed to the

jack:

Changing a flat tire without using wheel

blocks is dangerous because the vehicle

4. Place the jack under the jack-up

may move and fall off the jack even with

position closest to the tire being

the selector lever is in P position, which

changed with the jack head squarely

could result in an accident.

under the jack-up point.

1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but do

not remove any lug nuts until the tire

has been raised off the ground.

Jacking position

2. Place the jack on the ground.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

5.

Continue raising the jack head

Do not jack up the vehicle in a position

gradually by rotating the screw with

other than the designated jack-up

your hand until the jack head is

position or place any objects on or

inserted into the jack-up position.

under the jack:

Jacking up the vehicle in a position

other than the designated jack-up

Tire blocks

position or placing objects on or under

the jack is dangerous as it could deform

the vehicle body or the vehicle could fall

off the jack resulting in an accident.

Use only the jack provided with your

Mazda:

Jacking position

Using a jack that is not designed for

your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle

could slip off the jack and seriously

injure someone.

Never place objects under the jack:

WARNING

Jacking the vehicle with an object

under the jack is dangerous. The jack

Use only the front and rear jacking

could slip and someone could be

positions recommended in this manual:

seriously injured by the jack or the

Attempting to jack the vehicle in

falling vehicle.

positions other than those

recommended in this manual is

NOTE

dangerous. The vehicle could slip off

When raising the jack head into the

the jack and seriously injure or even kill

jacking position and aligning the

someone. Use only the front and rear

groove in the jack head with the rail

jacking positions recommended in this

under the vehicle body, the top of the

manual.

jack head contacts the vehicle's

underbody without the rail contacting

the bottom of the groove.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

6.

Insert the jack lever and attach the lug

WARNING

wrench to tire jack.

Do not jack up the vehicle higher than

is necessary:

Jacking up the vehicle higher than is

necessary is dangerous as it could

destabilize the vehicle resulting in an

accident.

Do not start the engine or shake the

vehicle while it is jacked up:

Starting the engine or shaking the

7.

Turn the jack handle clockwise and

vehicle while it is jacked up is

raise the vehicle high enough so that

dangerous as it could cause the vehicle

the spare tire can be installed. Before

to fall off the jack resulting in an

removing the lug nuts, make sure your

accident.

Mazda is firmly in position and that it

cannot slip or move.

Never go under the vehicle while it is

jacked up:

Going under the vehicle while it is

jacked up is dangerous as it could result

in death or serious injury if the vehicle

were to fall off the jack.

8.

Remove the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise; then remove the

wheel and center cap.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

▼ Locking Lug Nuts

To remove an antitheft lug nut

If your Mazda is equipped with the

1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft

optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, a special

lug nut.

key must be used to unlock the locking lug

2. Place the special key on top of the

nut for each wheel. The key is stored in

antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold

the glove compartment, center console

the key square to it. If you hold the key

storage, storage box, or trunk. Register the

at an angle, you may damage both key

key and lug nuts with the lock

and nut. Do not use a power impact

manufacturer by filling out the registration

wrench.

card and mailing it in using the

3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key

accompanying envelope. If the key is lost,

and apply pressure. Turn the wrench

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer or

counterclockwise.

use the lock manufacturer’s order form to

To install the antitheft lug nut

order a new key.

Antitheft wheel lug nuts cannot be

1. Place the special key on top of the nut,

installed on a steel wheel spare tire. When

and be sure to hold the key square to it.

installing a temporary spare tire, use one

If you hold the key at an angle, you

of the original lug nuts in place of the

may damage both key and nut. Do not

locking lug nut. The original lug nuts are

use a power impact wrench.

2. Place the lug wrench on top of the

stored inside your Mazda.

Antitheft lug nut Special key

special key, apply pressure, and turn it

clockwise.

Nut tightening torque

108―147 (12―14,

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

80―108)

7-11

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

▼ Mounting the Spare Tire

3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

1. Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel and

hub, including the hub bolts, with a

cloth.

WARNING

Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts

and bolts and do not tighten the lug

nuts beyond the recommended

WARNING

tightening torque:

Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and

Make sure the mounting surfaces of the

bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could

wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean

loosen while driving and cause the tire

before changing or replacing tires:

to come off, resulting in an accident. In

When changing or replacing a tire, not

addition, lug nuts and bolts could be

removing dirt and grime from the

damaged if tightened more than

mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub

necessary.

and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug

4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise

nuts could loosen while driving and

and lower the vehicle.

cause the tire to come off, resulting in

5. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts

an accident.

in the order shown.

2. Mount the spare tire.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts

8.

Put the flat tire into the trunk on the

should be, have them inspected at an

left and toward the back.

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Nut tightening torque

108―147 (12―14,

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

80―108)

WARNING

Always securely and correctly tighten

the lug nuts:

9.

Fold the seat back forward on the right

Improperly or loosely tightened lug

side of the rear seat.

nuts are dangerous. The wheel could

10. Thread the belt through the rear seat as

wobble or come off. This could result in

shown in the figure.

loss of vehicle control and cause a

serious accident.

Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you

removed or replace them with metric

nuts of the same configuration:

Because the wheel studs and lug nuts

on your Mazda have metric threads,

using a non-metric nut is dangerous.

On a metric stud, it would not secure

the wheel and would damage the stud,

11. Thread the buckle through the wheel as

which could cause the wheel to slip off

shown in the figure and secure it so

and cause an accident.

that the buckle does not contact the

6.

(Without flat tire belt)

wheel.

Store the damaged tire in the trunk.

(With flat tire belt)

Open the trunk mat.

7.

Remove the belt for securing the flat

tire.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

12. Thread the belt through the buckle,

then pull the belt end to secure the flat

tire.

13. Return the seat back on the right side

of the rear seat to its original position.

14. Remove the tire blocks and store the

tools and jack.

15. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to

Tires on page 9-8.

16. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

WARNING

Do not drive with any tires that have

incorrect air pressure:

Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure

is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure

could affect handling and result in an

accident. When you check the regular tires'

air pressure, check the spare tire, too.

NOTE

To prevent the jack and tool from rattling,

store them properly.

7-14

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel

unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service

technician do the work.

WARNING

Follow These Precautions Carefully:

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions carefully

before using the battery or inspecting it.

Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal tools to

contact the positive (

) or negative (

) terminal of the battery when working near a battery.

Do not allow the positive (

) terminal to contact the vehicle body:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during

normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery

can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away

from open battery cells.

Keep all flames and sparks away from open battery cells because hydrogen gas is

produced from open battery cells while charging the battery or adding battery fluid:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during

normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery

can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away

from open battery cells.

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

Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may rupture or

explode, causing serious injury.

Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery:

Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative (

) terminal of the discharged

battery is dangerous.

A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.

7-15

If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving:

Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The

cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.

CAUTION

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other

electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V

motor generator set).

1. Move the booster vehicle so that its battery is as close as possible to your vehicle's

battery.

2. Make sure that the power such as for the headlights and air conditioner is turned off.

3. Remove the battery cover.

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If Trouble Arises

Battery Runs Out

4. Turn off the booster vehicle's engine and connect the jumper cables in the following

order.

Make sure that the jumper cables are securely connected so that they do not disconnect

due to engine vibrations.

1st lead

Positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery

Positive (+) terminal on booster vehicle's battery

2nd lead

Negative (-) terminal on booster vehicle's battery

Location shown in the figure (do not connect to the negative (-) terminal of the

battery)

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Jumper cables

Discharged battery

Booster battery

5. Start the booster vehicle's engine and rev the engine.

6. Start the engine of your vehicle. Run the engines for about 3 minutes to temporarily

charge the battery of your vehicle.

7. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order of their connection.

8. Install the battery cover.

9. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

7-17

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Starting

Starting a Flooded Engine

Push-Starting

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5,

Do not push-start your Mazda.

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

WARNING

If the engine fails to start, it may be

flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Never tow a vehicle to start it:

Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous.

Follow this procedure:

The vehicle being towed could surge

forward when its engine starts, causing the

1. If the engine does not start within 5

2 vehicles to collide. The occupants could

seconds on the first try, wait 10

be injured.

seconds and try again.

2. Make sure the parking brake is on.

NOTE

3. Depress the accelerator all the way and

You cannot start a vehicle with an

hold it there.

automatic transaxle by pushing it.

4. Depress the brake pedal, then press the

push button start. If the engine starts,

release the accelerator immediately

because the engine will suddenly rev

up.

5. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator.

If the engine still does not start using the

previous procedure, have your vehicle

inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

7-18

If Trouble Arises

Overheating

If the temperature gauge indicates

Overheating

overheating or the high engine coolant

If the temperature gauge indicates

temperature warning light turns on:

overheating or the high engine coolant

temperature warning light turns on, the

1.

Drive safely to the side of the road and

vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud

park off the right-of-way.

knocking or pinging noise, the engine is

2.

Shift into park (P).

probably too hot.

3.

Apply the parking brake.

4.

Turn off the air conditioner.

WARNING

5.

Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from the engine

compartment.

Pull over to a safe location, then switch

If steam is coming from the engine

the ignition off and make sure the fan is

compartment:

not running before attempting to work

Do not go near the front of the vehicle.

near the cooling fan:

Stop the engine.

Working near the cooling fan when it is

Wait until the steam dissipates, then

running is dangerous. The fan could

open the hood and start the engine.

continue running indefinitely even if the

engine has stopped and the engine

If neither coolant nor steam is

compartment temperature is high. You

escaping:

could be hit by the fan and seriously

Open the hood and idle the engine

injured.

until it cools.

CAUTION

Do not remove either cooling

If the cooling fan does not operate

system cap when the engine and radiator

while the engine is running, the engine

are hot:

temperature will increase. Stop the

When the engine and radiator are hot,

engine and call an Authorized Mazda

scalding coolant and steam may shoot out

Dealer.

under pressure and cause serious injury.

6.

Make sure the cooling fan is operating,

then turn off the engine after the

Open the hood ONLY after steam is no

temperature has decreased.

longer escaping from the engine:

7.

When cool, check the coolant level.

Steam from an overheated engine is

If it is low, look for coolant leaks from

dangerous. The escaping steam could

the radiator and hoses.

seriously burn you.

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If Trouble Arises

Overheating

If you find a leak or other damage, or if

If you find no problems, the engine is

coolant is still leaking:

cool, and no leaks are obvious:

Stop the engine and call an Authorized

Carefully add coolant as required (page

Mazda Dealer.

6-26).

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Cooling system cap

CAUTION

Coolant

reservoir

If the engine continues to overheat or

frequently overheats, have the cooling

system inspected. The engine could be

seriously damaged unless repairs are

made. Consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Cooling fan

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

Cooling system cap

Coolant reservoir

Cooling fan

SKYACTIV-D 2.2

Coolant reservoir

Cooling system cap

Cooling fan

7-21

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Towing Description

WARNING

We recommend that towing be done only

Always tow an AWD vehicle with all four

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a

wheels off the ground:

commercial tow-truck service.

Towing an AWD vehicle with either the

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to

front or rear wheels on the ground is

dangerous as the drive train could be

prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly

when towing an AWD vehicle, where all

damaged, or the vehicle could trail away

the wheels are connected to the drive train,

from the tow truck and cause an accident.

proper transporting of the vehicle is

If the drive train has been damaged,

transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck.

absolutely essential to avoid damaging the

drive system. Government and local laws

must be followed.

Wheel dollies

CAUTION

¾ Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward

with driving wheels on the ground. This

may cause internal damage to the

transaxle.

A towed FWD vehicle should have its

drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.

If excessive damage or other conditions

prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing a FWD vehicle with the rear

wheels on the ground, release the parking

brake.

Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on

page 4-101.

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its

wheels off the ground.

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If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

¾ Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

Tiedown Hooks

This could damage your vehicle. Use

wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

CAUTION

Do not use the front and rear tiedown

eyelets for towing the vehicle.

They have been designed only for securing

the vehicle to a transport vessel during

shipping.

Using the eyelets for any other purpose

could result in the vehicle being damaged.

▼ Tiedown Hooks

¾ If the parking brake cannot be released

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug

when towing the vehicle, transport the

wrench from the luggage compartment

vehicle with all front and rear wheels

(page 7-3).

raised off the ground as shown in the

2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar

figure. If the vehicle is towed without

tool with a soft cloth to prevent

raising the wheels off the ground, the

damage to a painted bumper, and open

brake system could be damaged.

the cap located on the front or rear

bumper.

Front

Wheel dollies

*Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Rear

Rear

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

(Short type)

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown

CAUTION

eyelet.

Do not use excessive force as it may

CAUTION

damage the cap or scratch the painted

bumper surface.

If the tiedown eyelet is not securely

tightened, it may loosen or disengage

NOTE

from the bumper when tying the

Remove the cap completely and store it

vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown

so as not to lose it.

eyelet is securely tightened to the

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

bumper.

using the lug wrench.

Front

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

(Long type)

7-24

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection

The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to

START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is released.

When the light turns on

If the brake system warning light remains turned on even though the parking brake is

released, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake sys-

tem. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

When the light is flashing

The light flashes if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) has a malfunction.

If the light remains flashing even if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is oper-

ated, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Brake System Warning

WARNING

Indication/Warning

Light

Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized

Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:

Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that

your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this

light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have

the brakes inspected immediately.

CAUTION

In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress

the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.

If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some compo-

nents are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system

warning light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be

the electronic brake force distribution system.

WARNING

Electronic Brake Force

Distribution System

Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.

Warning

Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as

soon as possible:

Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated

simultaneously is dangerous.

When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer-

gency stop than under normal circumstances.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alter-

nator or of the charging system.

Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Charging System Warn-

ing Indication/Warning

CAUTION

Light

Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be-

cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.

This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.

CAUTION

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

engine damage.

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

1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.

2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.

3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-25). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of

Engine Oil Warning

engine oil while being careful not to overfill.

Light

CAUTION

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

engine damage.

4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,

stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi-

nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.

Handling Procedure

Flashing light

Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle

and wait for the engine to cool down.

Illuminated light

(Red)

This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi-

High Engine Coolant

ately and stop the engine.

Temperature Warning

Refer to Overheating on page 7-20.

Indication/Warning

Light

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi-

nated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunction.

If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the

steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the display turns off after a

while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed continuously.

NOTE

 If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this

Power Steering Mal-

case, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel

function Indication^*

heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.

 Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or

moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective

mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.

If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to

return to normal.

The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.

If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the

steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an Au-

thorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.

NOTE

 If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate norఆ

Power Steering Mal-

mally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operaఆ

function Indicator

tion may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when

Light^*

turning.

 Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or

moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective

mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.

If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to

return to normal.

▼ Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected

If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may

have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.

Signal

Warning

If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected

a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle

had no ABS.

Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

ABS Warning Light

 When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS

warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does

not indicate an ABS malfunction.

Recharge the battery.

 The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.

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*Some models.

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

With Multi-information Display (Type A/Type B)

Displays when notification of the system malfunctions is required.

Check the message indicated in the display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Multi-information Display

Type A

Type B

Master warning

Master warning

indication

indication

Master

Master

warning light

warning light

Indication in display and master warning light in instrument cluster are illuminated at

Master Warning In-

same time.

dication/Warning

This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the

Light^*

display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/indi-

cator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.

If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the “Warn-

ing” screen.

Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display (Type A) on page 4-15.

Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display (Type B) on page 4-34.

With Multi-information Display (Type C)

The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an Author-

ized Mazda Dealer.

 There is a malfunction in the battery management system.

 There is a malfunction in the brake switch.

Electric Parking

The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle in-

Brake (EPB) Warn-

spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

ing Indication/

Warning Light

*Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

When only flashing

Flashes if there is the possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by

the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hold your foot on the

brake pedal.

When flashing and beep sound is activated at the same time

The warning light flashes and the beep sound is activated for about 5 seconds if there is a

problem with the system. If the warning light flashes and the warning sound is activated,

(Red)

immediately depress the brake pedal and stop using the AUTOHOLD function then con-

Brake Pedal Opera-

tact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

tion Demand Warn-

ing Light^*

WARNING

Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light flashes and the beep sound is acti-

vated while using the AUTOHOLD function:

Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly

and result in an accident.

If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to

note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:

 The engine's electrical system has a problem.

 The emission control system has a problem.



(Except SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

 The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.

 The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.

Check Engine Light

If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high

speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

If the check engine light turns on, do not disconnect the battery cables.

If the battery cables are disconnected and then reconnected, the engine could be damaged

and catch on fire.

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*Some models.

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

If the light turns on

The amount of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is low or too much was added. Check the mes-

sage indicated on the display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

If the vehicle continues to be driven while the SCR warning light is turned on, the vehiఆ

cle's speed may be restricted.

If the light is flashing

Selective Catalytic

There is a problem with the SCR system or the remaining amount of DEF is extremely

Reduction (SCR)

low. Check the message indicated on the display and have the vehicle inspected by an Au-

Warning Light^*

thorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

If the vehicle continues to be driven while the SCR warning light is flashing, the vehicle may

stop running. If the SCR warning light flashes, have the vehicle inspected immediately at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The indication/light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.

Automatic Trans-

CAUTION

axle Warning Indi-

cation/Warning

If the automatic transaxle warning indication/light illuminates, the transaxle has an electri-

Light

cal problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your

transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

“4WD System Malfunction” is displayed

The indication is displayed under the following conditions. The system may have a mal-

function. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.

 When there is a large difference between the tire size of the front and rear wheels.

“4WD System High Load” is displayed

AWD Warning Indi-

cation^*

The indication is displayed under the following conditions. Park the vehicle in a safe place

and check that the warning indication light turns off, and then drive the vehicle. Contact

an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication is continuously displayed.

 When the differential oil temperature is excessively high.

 When there is a large difference between the front and rear wheel rotation, such as

when trying to remove the vehicle from mud.

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and

(Turns on)

they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

TCS/DSC Indicator

Light

*Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Signal

Warning

A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illu-

minates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these oc-

cur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate

in an accident.

Air Bag/Front Seat

WARNING

Belt Pretensioner

System Warning

Light

Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda

Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:

Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could

accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.

If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tire pressure warning light

flashes. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pres-

sure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden

maneuvering and braking:

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pres-

(Flashing)

sure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or

perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an

Tire Pressure Moni-

accident.

toring System

To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can

Warning Light

check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a

place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda

Dealer or a tire repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have

the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situa-

tion that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.

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