Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual page 350

clean the filter. (→P.348)
After cleaning the air intake vent, start
the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer dis-
played.
After the hybrid system is started, it
may be necessary to drive the vehicle
up to approximately 20 minutes before
the warning message disappears. If
the warning message does not disap-
pear after driving for appropriately 20
minutes, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Mazda retailer or
Mazda authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
WARNING
When cleaning the air intake vent
Do not use water or other liquids to
clean the air intake vent. If water is
applied to the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) or other components, a
malfunction or fire may occur.
Before cleaning the air intake vent,
make sure to turn the power switch
off to stop the hybrid system.
When removing the air intake
vent cover
Do not touch the service plug located
near the air intake vent. (→P.77)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NOTICE
When cleaning the air intake vent
When cleaning the air intake vent,
make sure to only use a vacuum to
suck out dust and clogs. If a com-
pressed air blow gun, etc. is used to
blow out dust and clogs, the dust or
clogs may be pushed into the air
intake vent, which may affect the per-
formance of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) and cause a malfunction.
To prevent damage to the vehicle
Do not allow water or foreign matter
to enter the air intake vent when the
cover is removed.
Carefully handle the removed filter
so that it will not be damaged.
If the filter is damaged, have it
replaced with a new filter by any
authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Make sure to reinstall the filter and
cover to their original positions after
cleaning.
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