Quick Guide Quick Guide This Quick Guide is provided as a simple explanation of how to operate some of the features equipped on your Mazda2. Essential Safety Equipment Before Driving When Driving Interior Features Maintenance and Care If Trouble Arises The meaning for each of the symbols used in the Quick Guide is as follows: Detailed explanation pertaining to some information.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the centre is even with the top of the passenger's ears. Front outboard seat Rear outboard seat Rear centre seat For details, refer to Section 2, “Seats”.
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering column. 2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the steering column length to the desired positions, then push the lever up to lock the column.
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Centre position 1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side mirror. 2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Operation of the Power Windows Each passenger window can also be operated using the master control switches on the driver's door.
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44.0 L (11.6 US gal, 9.68 fuel with specification EN590 or the equivalent. Imp gal) When refuelling, always add at least 10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel. Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap Fuel-Filler Flap To open, pull the remote fuel-filler flap release.
When Driving Starting the Engine 1. Make sure the parking brake is on. 2. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely started. 3. (Manual transaxle) Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly Indicator light until the engine has completely started.
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Manual transaxle 1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal. 2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position. Engine idling stops after the clutch pedal is released. 3. The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.
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When Driving i-stop OFF Switch By pressing the switch until a beep sounds, the i-stop function is turned off and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the instrument cluster turns on. By pressing the switch again until the beep sounds, the i-stop function becomes operational and the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
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When Driving Active Driving Display WARNING Adjust the brightness or the display position while paying attention to safe driving: If you do not pay attention to your driving while trying to make the adjustments, it could lead to an unexpected accident. Active driving display For details, refer to Section 4, “Instrument Cluster and Display”.
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When Driving Warning/Indicator Lights Some of the warning/indicator lights are displayed in the instrument cluster. If a warning/indicator light is displayed in the instrument cluster, verify the meaning of the warning in the Warning (Display Indication) item. Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Signal Warning/Indicator Lights High Beam Control System (HBC)
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Drive Selection Switch 1. Press the drive selection switch to the side (forward) to select the sport mode. 2. Pull the drive selection switch to the side (backward) to cancel the sport mode. Select Mode Indicator Light When the sport mode is selected, the select mode indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster.
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When Driving Operation of the Headlights Without auto-light control With auto-light control Operation of the Windscreen Wipers With intermittent wiper With auto-wiper control Less sensitivity Switch Centre position Higher sensitivity When the wiper lever Switch Wiper operation is in the position, Position the rain sensor senses...
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When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support systems which make use of detection devices such as the forward sensing camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
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When Driving Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's laser sensor detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with the vehicle ahead is unavoidable.
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When Driving i-ELOOP System i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the storage device. The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the vehicle's electrical devices.
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When Driving i-ELOOP System DC-DC converter Variable voltage alternator Capacitor CAUTION High-current electricity flows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them. • Variable voltage alternator • DC-DC converter • Capacitor Control Status Display The i-ELOOP power generating status is displayed in the audio display. Indication on display Control status Displays the level of electricity generated by...
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To reset the engine control unit, refer to the vehicle engine control unit reset procedure or consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. For details, refer to Section 4, “Tyre Pressure Monitoring System”,“Diesel Particulate...
Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning 1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turned off). 3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO position.
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Precautions Routine Service We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week. • Engine Oil Level • Engine Coolant Level • Brake and Clutch Fluid Level • Washer Fluid Level •...
• Overheating 1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine compartment. If steam is coming from the engine compartment: Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine.
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