ECU MAZDA MODEL 5 2012 Repair Manual

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6. When finished, carefully disconnect thecables in the reverse order described in
the illustration.
NOTE
Verify that the covers are securely installed.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has
a manual transaxle. It can damage
the emission control system.
NOTE
You can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle by pushing it.
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
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Tiedown Hooks
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.
qTiedown Hook-Front
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the trunk (page 7-3).
2. Press the marking on the cover as shown in the figure to remove the
cover.
CAUTION
The cap cannot be completely
removed. Do not use excessive force
as it may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface. NOTE
If it is difficult to remove the tiedown eyelet,
wrap the jack lever with a cloth as shown in
the figure and press the marking on the cover
to remove it.
Cover
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
Lug wrench
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedowneyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying down
the vehicle. Make sure that the
tiedown eyelet is securely tightened
to the bumper.
qTiedown Hooks-Rear
Tiedown hook
CAUTION
The rear tiedown hook is designed
only for lashing the vehicle during
overseas transport. Do not use the
rear tiedown hook for any other use
such as transporting the vehicle on
trucks or railway.
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Emergency Towing
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3 Pull out the battery cover beingcareful not to allow it to contact
the cowl grille.
Battery cover Cowl grille
Installing battery cover
1 Being careful not to contact the
cowl grille, insert the tabs on the
one end of the battery cover into
the holes of the battery tray and
engage the tabs.
Cowl grille TabsHoles
2 Attach the clips on both sides of
the battery cover.
Clip
q Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:lKeep it securely mounted.lKeep the top clean and dry.lKeep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
lRinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
lIf the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
7. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.
Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
Fuse block
3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating .
Normal
Blown
WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform the replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse is
a high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an electrical
shock or a short circuit resulting in a
fire.
Main fuse
4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features ”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change
Key reminder
warning alarm The volume of the key reminder warning alarm
can be changed
High Low
Lights-on reminder
warning alarm The volume of the lights-on reminder warning
alarm can be changed
High Low/Deactivated
Turn indicator The beep volume level can be changed High Low/Deactivated
Illumination entry The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically after all the doors are closed
can be changed
15 seconds 7.5/30/60 seconds
The time required for the interior lamp to
illuminate after unlocking any door can be
changed 30 seconds 7.5/15/60 seconds
The function that allows the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the doors are
unlocked can be changed Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the interior lamp to turn
off automatically when any door is opened
(or not securely closed) can be changed Activated Deactivated
The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically can be changed
(prevents battery depletion when a door is
open/ajar) 30 minutes 10/60 minutes
Keyless entry The unlocking method using the retractable key
can be changed
Press × 2 Press × 1
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed 30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The flashing of the hazard warning lights when
the doors are locked/unlocked can be changed Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the horn to sound
automatically when the doors are locked by
pressing the transmitter two times consecutively
can be changed Activated Deactivated
Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based
on surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed Standard
(Illuminates under
average levels of darkness) Earlier/
Somewhat earlier/
Somewhat later/ Later
Two-step down
power window The two-step down power window function can
be changed
Activated Deactivated
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-105
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-46
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-92
Antenna ............................................. 6-11
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-53
Audio System .................................... 6-11 Audio control switch .................. 6-50
Audio set .................................... 6-21
AUX mode ................................. 6-53
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-12
Safety certification ..................... 6-55
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-30
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-50
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
B
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-56
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-66
Bluetooth Hands-Free
(Voice Recognition)
Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be
used ............................................ 6-87
Bluetooth Hands-Free
operation .................................... 6-70
Convenient use of the hands-free
system ........................................ 6-75
Hands-free setting ...................... 6-81
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
customer service ......................... 6-88
Safety certification ..................... 6-88
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-25
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-97
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-21
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-40
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-103
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 6-103
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-100
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F
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
FuelFiller lid and cap ........................ 3-19
Gauge ......................................... 5-34
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-32
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-100
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-62
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Head Restraint .................................. 2-14
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-51
Flashing ...................................... 5-54
High-low beam .......................... 5-54
Leveling ..................................... 5-54
On reminder ............................... 5-54
Hood Release .................................... 3-20
Horn .................................................. 5-62
I
Ignition Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-89
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-25
I
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-36 Cruise ......................................... 5-47
DSC OFF .................................... 5-47
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-46
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-47
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-48
Security ...................................... 5-46
Shift position .............................. 5-46
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-47
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-48
Information Display .......................... 6-91 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-92
Audio display ............................. 6-92
Climate control display .............. 6-92
Clock .......................................... 6-92
Information display functions .... 6-91
Trip computer ............................. 6-93
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-32
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
Interior Lights ................................... 6-89
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-17
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-55
Liftgate .............................................. 3-13
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S
SeatsFront seat ...................................... 2-2
Head restraint ............................. 2-14
Seat arrangements ...................... 2-12
Seat warmer ................................ 2-16
Second-row seats ......................... 2-5
Third-row seat ............................ 2-10
Second-Row Seats .............................. 2-5
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-25
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-29
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-33
SRS Air Bags Driver and front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-59
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-52
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-57
Monitoring and maintenance ..... 2-64
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-56
SRS Air Bags Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions ...................... 2-46
SRS Air Bags Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-51
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-32 Horn ........................................... 5-62
Storage Box .................................... 6-101
S
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-98 Cargo securing loops ................ 6-103
Cargo sub-compartment ........... 6-103
Center console .......................... 6-100
Glove compartment .................. 6-100
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-104
Storage box .............................. 6-101
Underseat storage ..................... 6-100
Sunshade ........................................... 3-24
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-89
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-34
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-37
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-29
Third-Row Seat ................................. 2-10
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-23
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-26 System error activation .............. 5-30
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-28
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-30
Tires Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-35
Replacement ............................... 8-37
Rotation ...................................... 8-36
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
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