engine MAZDA MODEL 2 2017 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Running-In
No special running-in is necessary, but
a few precautions in the ¿ rst 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
 


 Do not race the engine.



 Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
 


 Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
 


 Avoid unnecessary hard stops.



 Avoid full-throttle starts.



 Do not tow a trailer.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
 


 Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
 


 Avoid fast starts.



 Drive at lower speeds.



 Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
 


 Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-3 ) and have an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.
 


 Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
 


 Slow down on rough roads.



 Keep the tyres properly inÀ ated.



 Do not carry unnecessary weight.



 Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
 


 Keep the wheels in correct alignment.



 Keep windows closed at high speeds.



 Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.
Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tyre
speed could cause the tyres to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and
an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
 


 Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
 


 Avoid sudden braking and sudden
manoeuvring.
 


 Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
  Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-86 .
 


 If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
 


 For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow,
use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.

NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tyre
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, À ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
 


 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
  Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-29 .
 


 Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 


 Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23 ).




 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 


 Use washer À uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer À uid (page 6-32 ).

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Installation speci¿ cation (Europe)
When installing tyre chains, the distance
between the tyre tread and the chain must
be within the prescribed limits in the
following table.

Distance [Unit: mm (in)]
A B
MAX 11 (0.43) MAX 11 (0.43)



Side viewCross section viewTyre A
B
Installing the chains
1. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel
covers remove them, otherwise the
chain bands will scratch them.
2. Secure the chains on the front tyres as
tightly as possible. Always follow the
chain manufacturer's instructions.
3. Retighten the chains after driving
1/2—1 km (1/4—1/2 mile).

Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on À ooded
roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or
engine damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been
immersed in water, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
CAUTION
  After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle the engine at least 30 seconds
before stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be damaged. However, when
i-stop operates, idling is unnecessary.
  Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage
the turbocharger.
  To protect the engine from damage, the engine is designed so that it cannot be raced
just after starting it in extremely cold weather.
The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved
operation and requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the following.

1. Change engine oil and ¿ lter according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 6-3 ).
2. Use only recommended engine oil (page 6-23 ). Extra additives are NOT
recommended.

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Before Driving
Towing
Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/Turkey/South
Africa)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends
on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking,
durability, performance, and economy.
Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need further
details.
CAUTION
  Do not tow a trailer during the ¿ rst 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you
do, you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other
power train components.
  Damage caused by towing a trailer/caravan is not covered by the vehicle's warranty for
the following models and countries:
 


 All models in Turkey



 Saloon models
Weight Limits

The total trailer weight, gross combination weight and trailer nose weight must be
within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT:


Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT:


Sum of total trailer weight and towing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle
passengers, and vehicle load.

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Before Driving
Towing
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:


The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by changing the weight distribution
when loading the trailer.

CAUTION
Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For
altitudes exceeding 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in), always reduce the towing load by 10%
for every 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in) increase in altitude from the load indicated under
the gross combination weight heading in the maximum trailer towing-load table. If the
determined maximum total towing load weight is exceeded, the engine and other power
train parts may be damaged.

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Before Driving
Towing
Maximum trailer towing-load table
Europe/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine
*1 Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 LP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 515 kg
(1,135.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,400 kg (5,291.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,405 kg (5,302.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × — 530 kg
(1,168.4 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,435 kg (5,368.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,405 kg (5,302.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × × 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,410 kg (5,313.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 550 kg
(1,212.5 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,475 kg (5,456.3 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)
*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:
LP: Low-Power
MP: Medium-Power
HP: High-Power

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Before Driving
Towing
Germany and Austria/Gradient up to 8%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine
*1 Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 LP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 515 kg
(1,135.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,600 kg (5,731.9 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,605 kg (5,742.9 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × — 530 kg
(1,168.4 lb) 1,000 kg
(2,204.6 lb) 2,535 kg (5,588.6 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,605 kg (5,742.9 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × × 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,610 kg (5,754.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 550 kg
(1,212.5 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,675 kg (5,897.3 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)
*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:
LP: Low-Power
MP: Medium-Power
HP: High-Power


South Africa/Gradient up to 12% (Hatchback only)
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO4 — — 450 kg
(992.0 lb) 750 kg
(1,653.4 lb) 2,246 kg (4,951.5 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 — — 250 kg
(551.1 lb) 250 kg
(551.1 lb) 1,765 kg (3,891.1 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 × — 130 kg
(286.5 lb) 130 kg
(286.5 lb) 1,735 kg (3,824.9 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
 




 Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.



 Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.



 Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.

Driving
 




 Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traf¿ c-free area.




 Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.



 Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
 


 When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
 


 When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.