heating MAZDA MAZDA 2023 User Guide

▼Ve n t i l a t i o n
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light
turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
▼Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
switch with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
switch with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious accident.
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when using the
switch.
NOTE
Fogging on the windows clears up
more easily while the air conditioner
is on, but they will fog up more easily
if the air conditioner is turned off.
Be careful that the windows do not
fog up when doing any of the
following:
Switching to recirculate modeTurning off the air conditionerFor maximum defrosting, turn on the
air conditioner, set the temperature
control dial to the extreme hot
position, and turn the fan control
dial fully clockwise.
If warm air is desired at the floor,
press the
switch.
With the or *1 switch, the air
conditioner is automatically turned
on and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
switch, the
outside air position cannot be
changed to the recirculated air
position.
*1 Depending on the market.
▼ Dehumidifying
Operate the air conditioner in cool or
cold weather to help defog the
windshield and side windows.
1. Press the desired mode switch you
want to set.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light
turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the
vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency............ 7-2 Parking in an Emergency......... 7-2
Flat Tire................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ..........
............................................ 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire................7-7
Battery Runs Out..................... 7-17 Jump-Starting...................... 7-17
Emergency Starting................. 7-20 Starting a Flooded Engine..... 7-20
Push-Starting....................... 7-20
Overheating........................... 7-21 Overheating........................ 7-21
Emergency Towing.................. 7-23 Towing Description.............. 7-23
Tiedown Hooks
*.................. 7-24
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds..................... 7-27If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................ 7-27
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display............. 7-40
Warning Sound is
Activated.............................7-43
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened................................. 7-49 When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot
be Opened..........................7-49
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate................................. 7-51 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate
*....................... 7-51
Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................... 7-52 Windshield Wipers Operate at
High Speed......................... 7-52
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Overheating
▼Overheating
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating and the
high engine coolant temperature
warning indication is displayed, the
vehicle loses power or you hear a loud
knocking or pinging noise, the engine
is probably too hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is
no longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating and the
high engine coolant temperature
warning indication is displayed:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. 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.
Wait until the steam dissipates,
then open the hood and start the
engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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6. Make sure the cooling fan isoperating, then turn off the engine
after the temperature has
decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level. If it is low, look for coolant leaks
from the radiator and hoses.

If you find a leak or other damage, or
if coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G
2.5
1. Cooling system cap
2. Cooling fan
3. Coolant reservoir

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Cooling fan
3. Cooling system cap

If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required
(page 6-19).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be
seriously damaged unless repairs are
made. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road andpark off the right-of-way on level
ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-18). If it's low, add the
appropriate amount of engine oil
while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
level is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the
warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even
though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine
immediately and have your vehicle
towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ High Engine Coolant Temperature
War n in g I nd ic at ion
Displays if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to reduce engine load
until you can find a safe place to stop
the vehicle and wait for the engine to
cool down.
“Excessive Engine Coolant Temp. Stop
the Vehicle in a Safe Location”
displayed
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the
engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-21.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
▼Power Steering Malfunction
Indication/Indicator Light
The message is displayed if the electric
power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and do not
operate the steering wheel. There is no
problem if the indication turns off
when the engine is restarted after
some time has passed. If the indication
displays even after the engine is
restarted, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the message is
displayed continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the
power steering will not operate
normally. In this case, the steering
wheel can still be operated,
however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the
steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
Mazda Connect Basic
Operations........................... 5-19
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function)........................4-139 Close proximity warning...... 4-143
Display indication............... 4-142
Setting the system...............4-144
Stop hold control............... 4-149
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System
Warnings.................................. 7-48
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC).................................. 4-130 Close proximity warning...... 4-133
Display indication............... 4-132
Setting the system...............4-134
Shift-up/shift-down request
display............................... 4-139
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System Warnings....................... 7-47
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display................... 7-40
Meters...................................... 4-18
Mirrors Outside mirrors.................... 3-31
Rearview mirror.................... 3-33
Mirror Defogger........................ 4-70
Moonroof................................. 3-38
Multi-information Display.......... 4-20
M Hybrid.................................. 4-53
O
Outside Mirrors.........................3-31
Overhead Console.................... 5-47
Overhead Lights........................ 5-40
Overheating.............................. 7-21
Overloading.............................. 3-51
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood..................6-13
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-14
Key battery replacement........6-30
Opening the hood................ 6-12
Owner maintenance
precautions.......................... 6-11
P
Parking Brake............................ 4-77
Parking Sensor System............. 4-247
Power Steering.......................... 4-95
Power Windows........................ 3-35
R
Rearview Mirror........................ 3-33
Rear Coat Hooks....................... 5-46
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...........
.............................................. 4-126
Rear Cross Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep........................... 7-47
Rear Door Child Safety Locks..... 3-19
Rear Side Radar Sensor............ 4-219
Rear View Monitor.................. 4-232 Displayable range on the
screen................................ 4-234
Rear view monitor
operation........................... 4-237
Rear view parking camera
location............................. 4-233
Switching to the rear view monitor
display............................... 4-234
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image................................ 4-244
Viewing the display.............4-235
Rear Window Defogger............. 4-69
Rear Window Washer................ 4-68
Rear Window Wiper.................. 4-68
Recommended Oil.................... 6-16
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Index
Sunshade.................................. 3-41
Sunvisors.................................. 5-39
T
Theft-Deterrent System.............. 3-44
Three-flash Turn Signal...............4-63
Tiedown Hook.......................... 7-24
Tires......................................... 6-32Replacing a tire.................... 6-34
Replacing a wheel................ 6-36
Snow tires............................ 3-49
Specifications....................... 9-10
Temporary spare tire............. 6-35
Tire chains............................3-50
Tire inflation pressure............6-33
Tire rotation......................... 6-33
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)................... 8-21
Tire Information Location of the tire label
(placard).............................. 8-27
Steps for determining the correct
load limit............................. 8-34
Tire labeling......................... 8-23
Tire maintenance.................. 8-29
Vehicle loading.....................8-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.................................... 4-228
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)...................................7-45
To w i n g Recreational towing.............. 3-53
Trailer towing....................... 3-53
Towing Description................... 7-23
Traction Control System (TCS).... 4-89 TCS/DSC indicator light........4-89
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA).............. 4-150 Close proximity warning...... 4-155
Display indication............... 4-154
Setting the system...............4-156
Shift-up/shift-down request
display............................... 4-163
Stop hold control............... 4-163
Tra ffi c Sign Recognition System
(TSR)...................................... 4-112
Trouble Battery runs out.................... 7-17
Emergency starting................7-20
Flat tire.................................. 7-7
Overheating......................... 7-21
Parking in an emergency......... 7-2
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened................................ 7-49
Trunk Lid...................................3-20 Inside trunk release lever....... 3-24
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened................................ 7-49
Trunk Light................................ 5-40
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.... 4-63
Turn Signals.............................. 4-63
U
Ultrasonic Sensor.................... 4-221
V
Vehicle Information Labels Chassis number...................... 9-2
Engine number....................... 9-3
Motor vehicle safety standard
label...................................... 9-2
Tire pressure label.................. 9-2
Vehicle emission control
information label.................... 9-2
Ve h i c l e identification
number..................................9-2
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep...7-47
W
Warning Sound is Activated........7-48
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