MAZDA MODEL 2 2011 Owners Manual

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qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length With front license plate mount cover
3,965 mm (156.1 in)
Without front license plate mount
cover 3,955 mm (155.7 in)
Overall width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Overall height 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Front tread 1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Rear tread 1,466 mm (57.7 in)
Wheelbase 2,490 mm (98 in)
qWeights
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,480 kg (3,263 lbs) 1,502 kg (3,311 lbs)
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing) Front 774 kg (1,706 lbs) 799 kg (1,761 lbs)
Rear 706 kg (1,556 lbs) 703 kg (1,550 lbs)
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Air Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights 60/55 ―(HB2)
Front turn signal lights 21 PY21W (22.3CP)
Parking lights (Front side-marker lights) 5 W5W (4CP)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights*15 WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light LED*2― (― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (23CP)
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side-marker lights) 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse lights 16 W16W (#921)
License plate light 5 W5W ( ―)
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Specifications
10-5íSome models.
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Interior lightLight bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Luggage compartment light 5 ―
Overhead light 10 ―
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-26.
Standard tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
185/55R15 82V 220 kPa (32 psi) 210 kPa (30 psi)
Temporary spare tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
T115/70D14 88M 420 kPa (60 psi)
qFuses
Refer to Fuses on page 8-39.
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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
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
Adjusts the window opening range 3 cm (1 in) 2―10 cm (0.8― 3.9 in)
Personalization Features
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Accessory Socket .............................. 6-42
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-17
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-36
Antenna ............................................... 6-9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-45
Audio System ..................................... 6-9 Audio control switch .................. 6-33
Audio set .................................... 6-19
AUX mode ................................. 6-35
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-37
Automatic Transaxle ......................... 5-12 Driving tips ................................ 5-14
Fluid ........................................... 8-16
Overdrive ................................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-12
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-17
Maintenance ............................... 8-23
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-50
Beeps Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-19
B
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-40
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-15
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-32
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-4
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-18
Center Console Tray ......................... 6-41
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-21
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-25
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-26
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-11
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Cruise Control ................................... 5-16
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-39
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-32
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Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-53
DefrosterMirror ......................................... 5-59
Rear window .............................. 5-59
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-14
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Driving on uneven road .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-21 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-22
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-22
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-21
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-17Flooded engine ........................... 7-17
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-21
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-22
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-13
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-20
Oil .............................................. 8-12
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-11
E
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-15
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-47
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-60
Headlights .................................. 5-51
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-8
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-54
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-18
Gauge ......................................... 5-31
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-4
Fuses ................................................. 8-39
Panel description ........................ 8-42
Replacement ............................... 8-39
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-29
Glove Compartment .......................... 6-41
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-60
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Head Restraint .................................... 2-7
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HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-51
Flashing ...................................... 5-53
High-low beam .......................... 5-53
On reminder ............................... 5-52
Hood Release .................................... 3-20
Horn .................................................. 5-60
I
Ignition Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-38
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-21
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-36 Cruise ......................................... 5-48
DSC OFF .................................... 5-47
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-46
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-47
O/D OFF .................................... 5-46
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-48
Security ...................................... 5-46
Shift position .............................. 5-47
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-47
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-48
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-29
Interior Care ...................................... 8-51
Interior Lights ................................... 6-38
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
K
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-54
Liftgate .............................................. 3-11 Luggage compartment ............... 3-14
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-5
Lighting Control ............................... 5-51
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-39
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-9
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-8
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-29
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-59
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-24
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-25
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-30
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-24
Overhead Light ................................. 6-38
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
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Paint Damage .................................... 8-45
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-7
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-9
Power Steering .................................. 5-15Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-15
Power Windows ................................ 3-15
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-21
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-4
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-59
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-58
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-58
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-25
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-24
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-16
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-40
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-13
Automatic locking ...................... 2-12
Belt minder ................................. 2-19
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Extender ..................................... 2-17
Pregnant women ......................... 2-11
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-15
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-19
S
SeatsFront seat ...................................... 2-2
Head restraint ............................... 2-7
Rear seat ....................................... 2-4
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-21
Service Publications .......................... 9-42
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-30
SRS Air Bags
Driver and front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-50
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-42
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-48
Monitoring and maintenance ..... 2-55
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-47
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions ...................... 2-36
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-41
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-24
Horn ........................................... 5-60
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-41 Center Console Tray ................... 6-41
Glove Compartment ................... 6-41
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-38
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-31
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-29
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-23
Tire Information ................................ 9-21
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-23System error activation .............. 5-27
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-25
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-27
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-26
Replacement ............................... 8-28
Rotation ...................................... 8-27
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-19
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-22
Emergency towing ..................... 7-22
Hook .......................................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-24
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-20 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-20
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Computer ................................... 5-32
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-30
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-54
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-38
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-36 ABS ............................................ 5-38
Air bag system ........................... 5-41
Brake system .............................. 5-38
Charging system ......................... 5-39
Check engine .............................. 5-40
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-43
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-40
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-41
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-41
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-43
Seat belt ...................................... 5-42
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-44
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-18
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-30
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-15
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-58
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-55 Blades replacement .................... 8-19
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
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