battery MAZDA MODEL MX-30 EV 2022 Owners Manual

NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its
original position, place the seat belt
in its normal position. Verify that the
seat belt pulls out and retracts.
(Power Seat)
The seat-bottom power adjustment
is operated by motors. Avoid
extended operation because
excessive use can damage the
motors.
To prevent the battery from
running down, avoid using the
power adjustment when the EV
system is stopped. The adjuster
uses a large amount of electrical
power.
Do not use the switch to make
more than one adjustment at a
time.
Front Seat
▼Adjusting the Driver's Seat
Using the driving position set up
procedure recommended by Mazda
allows you to maintain a relaxed
posture, drive the vehicle for longer
periods without feeling tired, and
make quick operations naturally.
Also, you can be assured of a clear
view in the forward direction to help
you drive more safely and comfortably.
The adjustments for the driving
position recommended by Mazda are
done using the following procedures.
1. Moving the steering wheel and seat
to their default positions.
2. Adjusting the seatback angle.
3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.
4. Adjusting the seat height.
5. Adjusting the height on the front edge of the seat bottom.
6. Adjusting the steering wheel position.
7. Adjusting the head restraint position.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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Electric Vehicles
▼Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are driven by motor power using the electrical power stored in the
high voltage battery. This vehicle is an
eco-friendly vehicle which emits no exhaust
gas because fuel is not used.
1. Motor, Regenerative braking
2. High voltage battery
3. Approaching vehicle audible system

Motor
The motor transmits the motor power to the wheels using the electrical power of the
high voltage battery.
Regenerative braking
Regenerative braking uses the motor to decelerate the vehicle. Power is generated
by the wheels rotating the motor while decelerating and the generated power
charges the high voltage battery.
Refer to Steering Wheel Paddle on page 3-7.
High voltage battery
The high voltage battery is a large-capacity battery and stores the charged power and
the electrical power generated by regenerative braking.
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Approaching vehicle audible system
The approaching vehicle audible system notifies pedestrians of the vehicle
approaching using a warning sound while driving at low speeds.
Refer to Approaching Vehicle Audible System on page 3-9.
▼ Cautions on Use
An electric vehicle has high voltage areas and high temperature areas.
Labels indicating the cautions on use are
applied to these areas. Always follow the
instructions on the label and use the vehicle correctly.

WARNING
Be very careful of high voltage areas. In addition, do not disassemble, modify, or
remove any high voltage parts:
The following areas contain high voltage parts and may cause electrical shock if
touched.
1. DC -DC Converter
2. Junction Box
3. PTC Heater
4. Onboard Charger
5. Warning Label Example
6. High Voltage Battery
7. High Voltage Cable
8. Electric Compressor
9. Motor
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10.Inverter
Be very careful of high temperature areas:
Always follow the instructions on the labels inside the motor compartment. After
driving , the motor temp erature may be high.
Do not open the hood while the EV system or Climate Control Timer is operating
or during timer charging, normal charging, or quick charging:
The cooling fan in the motor compartment may rotate suddenly and your hand,
clothes, or accessories may touch the fan or become caught, resulting in serious
injury or death.
▼ Maintenance and Repairs
For vehicle maintenance or repairs,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Technical knowledge and skill are
necessary in handling the high voltage
battery.
WARNING
To ensure safe and correct handling of
the high voltage battery, always heed
the following precautions:

Do not remove the high voltage
battery.
 Do not resell, transfer, or modify the
high voltage battery.
 Do not use the battery on vehicles
other than those equipped with the
high voltage battery.
If the high voltage battery is not
handled properly, the following may
occur which could lead to serious
injury or death:
 Touching an unattended high voltage
battery may cause an electrical shock
accident.
If the high voltage battery is used on
a vehicle other than one equipped
(including
modified vehicles) with a
high voltage battery, an electrical
shock accident, heat generation,
smoking, combustion, and
explosions, or an electrolyte leakage
may occur.
Heed the following instructions to
prevent deterioration of the high
voltage battery or damage to the high
voltage battery.
Do not leave the vehicle for a long
time under extremely high or low
temperature conditions.
Do not leave the vehicle for 14 days
or longer while the high voltage
battery is at 0 (zero) charge.
NOTE
The high voltage battery has a certain
battery life. The battery life di ffers
depending on how the vehicle is used
and the driving conditions.
▼ Scrapping Your Vehicle and
Disposing of the High Voltage
Battery
The high voltage battery is collected to
prevent accidents involving it. When
scrapping your vehicle or replacing the
high voltage battery, consult
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Please
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cooperate in ensuring that the vehicle's
high voltage battery is collected.
WARNING
Appropriate disposal of the high
voltage battery:
If the high voltage battery is not
collected and disposed of
appropriately, such as by leaving it
unattended or illegally abandoning it,
some other person may touch it which
could cause an electrical shock
accident leading to serious injury.
▼Accident Occurs
If the vehicle receives an impact of a
certain level or greater in a collision,
the EV system stops. In this case, the
EV system malfunction warning
indication/warning light displays/turns
on and the EV system may not start.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
immediately.
WARNING
Never touch electrical wiring that may
be protruding into or outside of the
cabin:
Otherwise, it could result in electrical
shock and serious injury.
Never touch any area where
electrolyte is visible or electrolyte is
leaking from the area:
If any electrolyte from the high voltage
battery gets in the eyes or on the skin,
it could cause loss
of vision or skin
reactions. In the unlikely event that
electrolyte comes into contact with the
eyes or skin, flush with large quantities
of water immediately and seek
immediate medical attention.
Never approach objects that are on
fi re or extremely hot:
Electrolyte in the high voltage battery
may cause a fire.
If the vehicle catches fire, extinguish
the fire using a fire extinguisher (type
ABC, BC, or C).
Only extinguish a fire with water when
a large amount of water is available
such as from a fire hydrant. Otherwise,
it could lead to an accident.
▼ Advice for Using Electric Vehicles
Unique sound and vibration occurring
with electric vehicles
Electric vehicles have a unique sound
and vibration which di
ffer from
non-electric vehicles. The following
sounds or vibration may occur,
however, this is unique to electric
vehicles and it does not indicate a
problem.
Motor operation sound.Operation sound of coolant pump
and cooling fan while charging.
Operation sound of regenerative
braking.
Relay operation sound when EV
system is started or stopped.
Brake system operation sound and
vibration.
Operation sound of brake system
Sound can be heard from the front of
the vehicle under the following
conditions:
The driver's door is opened.The power switch is switched ON.The brake pedal is operated.The brake system operates
automatically.
Several minutes have passed since
the EV system was stopped.
Vibration of brake pedal
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Vibration of the brake pedal might
be felt under the following
conditions:
The power switch is switched ON.The brake pedal is operated.

High voltage battery level and
temperature
If the high voltage battery level is low
or the high voltage battery temperature
is low, the vehicle speed may not
increase even if the accelerator pedal is
depressed because the motor output is
restricted. Drive the vehicle following
the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display.

To Extend Cruising Distance
The electrical power consumption
while driving can be reduced and the
cruising distance can be extended by
doing the following operations.
With the charging connector
connected, turn on the climate
control system to provide a
comfortable temperature in the
cabin before driving.
When driving during cold
temperatures, use the seat warmer
or steering warmer instead of the
climate control system.
Adjust the climate control system
to a moderate airflow and
temperature setting.
Refrain from using the defogger
under conditions other than when
a window is fogged or frozen.
Unload unnecessary cargo to
reduce the vehicle weight.
Avoid unnecessary sudden
acceleration, rapid acceleration,
and rapid deceleration. Instead,
perform smooth starts,
acceleration, and deceleration.
Try to drive maintaining a constant
speed and avoid speeding.
Inspect the tire pressures regularly
and always adjust the tire pressures
to the speci fied inflation pressure.
By maintaining a su fficient distance
between vehicles and using the
regenerative braking well, more
electrical power can be charged to
the high voltage battery.

Pointers for Maintaining Long Battery
Life
The high voltage battery life changes
depending on the vehicle conditions or
charging method.
For maintaining a long high voltage
battery life, be careful of the following:
Charging the high voltage battery
Avoid unnecessary, frequent
charging.
Charge the battery normally and
avoid quick charging as much as
possible.
Only charge the battery with as much
power as needed, and do not always
fully charge the battery. The
maximum charge limit can be set.
Refer to Charging Settings on page
3-21.
Pa r k i n g t h e v e h i c l e
Do not park the vehicle in a place
where the ambient temperature is
extremely high or low.
Do not leave the vehicle while the
remaining high voltage battery power
is extremely low.
If the Excessive Battery Temperature noti fication is displayed on the
center display after driving the
vehicle, select Start.
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Particular driving situation
1. Driving on a downward slope or during traffic jams
2. Driving on an upward slope or expressways
NOTE
If the high voltage battery level is high or the high voltage battery temperature is
low, the indication on the multi-informat ion display changes because regenerative
braking is restricted, however, there may be a small change in the regenerative
braking force or no change at all.
The brake lights may turn on when the regenerative braking force is strong.
▼ Approaching vehicle audible
system
The approaching vehicle audible
system noti
fies pedestrians of the
vehicle approaching using a warning
sound while driving at low speeds.
The approaching vehicle audible
system operates under the following
conditions.
The vehicle accelerates from a stop
and the vehicle speed is 30 km/h
(19 mph) or slower.
The vehicle decelerates and the
vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph)
or slower.
You release your foot from the brake
pedal with the selector lever in a
position other than P.
▼ Electronic sound
Electronic sound is a system that uses a
speaker to emit sound into the cabin
to notify the driver of the vehicle's
behavior.
The electronic sound operates when all
of the following conditions are met.
The selector lever is in a position
other than N and P.
All the doors and the liftgate are
closed.
Emergency braking is not being
performed.
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Charging
▼Cautions Concerning Charging
WARNING
For occupants who use any medical
device such as an implanted-type
heart pacer or
defibrillator, ask a
doctor or manufacturer of the device
about how the medical device may be
a ff ected by the charging operation:
Otherwise, the operation of the
medical device could be a ffected
resulting in an accident.
For occupants who use any medical
device such as an implanted-type
heart pacer or de fibrillator, do not
enter the cabin including the luggage
compartment while charging:
Otherwise, the operation of the
medical device could be a ffected
resulting in an accident.
Do not disassemble or modify the
charge port and the charge cable:
Otherwise, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
Always heed the following when
charging:
Otherwise, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
 Never allow children to charge the
high voltage battery.
 Do not charge the high voltage
battery while the vehicle is covered
with a car cover.
Always heed the following when
charging in the rain or snow:
Otherwise, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
 Do not charge the high voltage
battery outside if there is the
possibility of heavy rain, strong
winds, or lightning.
 Remove water with a clean cloth if
the charge connector or charge plug
is wet.
 Do not touch the charge port or
charge cable with wet hands.
 If the outlet is covered with snow
while charging, turn o ff the power
such as turning o ff the breaker,
remove the snow, and then remove
the charge plug.
Do not use the charge cable if it has
any of the following malfunctions:
Otherwise, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
 The charge connector is rusted or
corroded.
 The charge connector is damaged or
foreign matter penetrates the charge
connector.
Refer to the instruction manual
accompanying the charge cable and
use the charge cable correctly:
If you handle the charge cable
incorrectly, it could result in an
unexpected accident.
Always heed the following when
using the charge cable:
Otherwise, the charge cable could be
damaged resulting in an accident.
 Do not pull out or bend the charge
cable excessively.
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Do not step on the charge cable or
drag it on the ground.
 When inserting/pulling out the
charge connector and the charge
plug, do not twist them excessively.
 Do not apply excessive force to the
connected charge connector such as
by applying your weight.
 Keep objects which generate intense
heat (such as a heater or cigarette)
away from the charge cable.
 Do not apply organic solvents, acid
or alkaline agents to the charge
cable.
CAUTION
Do not connect the booster cable to
the lead-acid battery or remove the
lead-acid battery while charging the
high voltage battery. Otherwise, the
vehicle or charging device could be
damaged.
 If the charge connector is removed
after the charging is
finished, close
the charge port cap immediately. If
the charging lid is closed with the
charge port cap open, water or
foreign matter may enter the charge
port causing a malfunction.
 Always make sure that the charge
cable is not connected to the vehicle
before driving. Because the vehicle
can be driven even while the charge
connector is not connected
completely, it could result in an
accident.
 If the charge port is frozen shut,
defrost the inlet using a hair dryer. If
the charge cable is inserted/pulled
out with the charge port frozen, it
could cause damage.
NOTE
Normal charging and quick charging
cannot be performed at the same
time.
The navigation system and the
climate control system can be used
even while charging. However, the
charging time increases because
electrical power is consumed. In
some cases, power consumption
may exceed the charged amount and
charging may not finish.
If a power outage occurs while
charging, remove the plug and the
charge connector and start charging
from the beginning again.
Make sure that no water has
accumulated in the charge connector
and the charge port before charging.
If any foreign matter enters the
charge connector or the charge port,
do not start charging and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Preparation Before Charging
This vehicle is driven by consuming the
electrical power stored in the high
voltage battery. Therefore, it is
necessary to charge the high voltage
battery.
The parts related to charging are
located in the following positions.
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NOTE
When the driver's door is locked using
any of the following functions, the
charge lid is also locked at the same
time.
Vehicle speed sensing auto door lock
function
Auto re-lock function
Quick charge port
The quick charge port is the part to
which the connector of the quick
charger is connected. This is used for
quick charging.
Battery heater
The battery heater is designed to
maintain the appropriate high voltage
battery temperature.
Because the driving performance and
the charging performance decrease if
the high voltage battery temperature
decreases, decreases in their
performance are reduced by
maintaining the appropriate high
voltage battery temperature using the
battery heater.
When the high voltage battery
temperature decreases signi ficantly
while parking or charging , the battery
heater operates. When the
temperature increases to the speci fied
value, the heater turns o ff.
However, when the high voltage
battery level is low, the battery heater
does not operate.
NOTE
Because the electrical power of the
high voltage battery is used by the
battery heater, we recommend that
the charge connector is left
connected to the vehicle when
parked in a location where charging
is available.
If the vehicle is not used for a long
period of time, we recommend that
the battery heater is turned o ff using
[Settings] in Mazda Connect.
When the battery heater operates,
the charging time could take longer.
Battery cooling
If the high voltage battery temperature
reaches 40 ℃ (104 ℉) or higher after
driving the vehicle, it is possible to cool
the high voltage battery while the
vehicle is parked for maintaining a long
high voltage battery life.
If the Excessive Battery Temperature
noti fication is displayed on the center
display after completing a trip, select
Start to operate the battery cooling.
NOTE
Because the electrical power of the
high voltage battery is used by the
battery cooling , we recommend that
the charge connector is connected to
the vehicle while the battery cooling is
operating , when parked in a location
where charging is available.
▼ Charging
Charging type
There are two methods of charging the
high voltage battery, normal charging
and quick charging.
We recommend that you use normal
charging as the preferred charging
method as this will help to keep the
high voltage battery in optimal
condition and maintain a long battery
life.

The exact charging time depends on
various conditions at the time of
charging , such as the type of charger,
battery condition, ch
arging patterns, as
well as the battery temperature and
ambient temperature. In cold weather
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