MAZDA MODEL 5 2015 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
Do not store items above the marked
line indicated in the illustration
below. If the items are stored above
the marked line, the seat bottom will
not lock and could cause serious
injury.
Marked line
To return the seat bottom
Carefully lower the seat bottom backward
until it locks in place. Attempt to lift the
seat bottom to make sure it is firmly
locked down.
CAUTION
When returning the seat-bottom to
its upright position, make sure there
is no object lodged between the
seatback and the seat belt buckle. If
the seat-bottom is returned to its
upright position in this condition it
could damage the seat belt buckle. If
the seat belt buckle does not return
to its position after removing the
obstruction, move the buckle
rearward with your hand and then
lower the seat-bottom.
Buckle
qStorage Boxí
The storage box is stowed under the
bottom of the right second-row seat.
Small items can be stored in this box.
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To use the storage box
1. Pull the strap and lift the seat bottomup and forward.
NOTE
If it is hard to lift the seat bottom, raise the
reclining lever and lean back slightly.
2. Pull out the storage box.
3. More items can be stowed if the coveris removed.
NOTE
The cover can be kept in the seatback pocket of
the driver's seat.
4. Carefully lower the seat bottom
backward until it locks in place.
Attempt to lift the seat bottom to make
sure it is firmly locked down.
To stow the storage box
1. Clean out the inside of the storage box,and then attach the cover to it.
2. Pull the strap and lift the seat bottom up and forward.
3. Make sure the underseat storage area is empty before storing it.
4. Carefully lower the seat bottom backward until it locks in place.
Attempt to lift the seat bottom to make
sure it is firmly locked down.
When folding the seatback of the right
second-row seat, make sure the storage
box is stowed. If the storage box is not
stowed, it could be damaged.
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CAUTION
When returning the seat-bottom to
its upright position, make sure there
is no object lodged between the
seatback and the seat belt buckle. If
the seat-bottom is returned to its
upright position in this condition it
could damage the seat belt buckle. If
the seat belt buckle does not return
to its position after removing the
obstruction, move the buckle
rearward with your hand and then
lower the seat-bottom.
Buckle
qCargo Securing Loops
WARNING
Make sure luggage and cargo are
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
q
Cargo Sub-Compartment
Lift the cover.
Trunk board
Cargo sub-
compartment
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qRear Coat Hooks
WARNING
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on
the assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended
objects such as a coat hanger from
the assist grips or coat hooks is
dangerous as they can fly off and hit
an occupant in the cabin if a curtain
air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.
Coat hook
q Luggage Compartment
A golf bag can be carried in the luggage
compartment.
To place a golf bag in the luggage
compartment, use the following
procedure:
1. Remove the cover for the side storage
space.
2. Insert the top of the golf bag into theside storage space.
Side storage space
NOTElSome golf bags cannot fit depending on
their size.
lGolf bags up to nine inches in diameter can
be carried.
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Accessory Sockets
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
Rear
CAUTION
ØTo prevent accessory socket
damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following:
ØDo not use accessories that
require more than 120 W (DC 12
V, 10 A).
ØDo not use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.
ØClose the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and
liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.
ØCorrectly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.
Ø Noise may occur on the audio
playback or TV reception
depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket.
Ø Depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket,
the vehicle's electrical system may
be affected, which could cause the
warning light to illuminate.
Disconnect the connected device
and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is
resolved, disconnect the device
from the socket and switch the
ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the socket for long periods with the engine
off or idling.
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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-7
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-14 Overheating ............................................................................. 7-14
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-16 Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-16
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-17
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-21
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-22 Towing Description ................................................................. 7-22
Tiedown Hooks
í.................................................................... 7-23
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-25
7-1íSome models.
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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.
Hazard warning flasher
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck 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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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Tiedown eyelet
Spare tire Lug wrench
Jack lever
Jack Flat tire belt storage bag
Some models.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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qJack
To remove the jack
1. Remove the cover.
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing down and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
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
lAlways keep the jack clean.lMake sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
lMake sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
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Flat Tire
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