If The Vehicle Is Trapped In Rising Water - Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual

Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system
Press and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or press
it briefly 3 times or more in succession.
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place
by the road.
WARNING
If the hybrid system has to be
turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel
will be lost, making the steering
wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate
as much as possible before turning
off the hybrid system.
Vehicles without a smart entry &
start system: Never attempt to
remove the key, as doing so will
lock the steering wheel.
7-1. Essential information
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water
In the event the vehicle is sub-
merged in water, remain calm
and perform the following.
Remove the seat belt first.
If the door can be opened, open
the door and exit the vehicle.
If the door cannot be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and exit
the vehicle through the window.
If the window cannot be opened
using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to
the point that the water pressure
inside of the vehicle equals the
water pressure outside of the
vehicle, and then open the door
and exit the vehicle.
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