Charging

Charging

Charging

Cautions Concerning Charging

 

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 affected by the charging operation:

Otherwise, the operation of the medical device could be affected resulting in an accident.

For occupants who use any medical device such as an implanted-type heart pacer or defibrillator, do not enter the cabin including the luggage compartment while charging:

Otherwise, the operation of the medical device could be affected 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 off the power such as turning off 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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.

  1. Mazda Connect

  1. Charge cable

  1. Charge port

Charge cable

The charge cable is connected to the power supply and the vehicle to send electrical power to the vehicle. For details regarding the charge cable, refer to the instruction manual accompanying the charge cable.

In general, keep the charge cable at home. If the charge cable is kept in the vehicle, firmly secure it using the following procedure.

  1. Store the charge cable in its special storage bag.

  2. Attach the 2 hooks of the storage bag to each of the 2 luggage hooks on the right side of the luggage compartment, and tightly secure the storage bag. At this time, make sure that the logo on the storage bag is facing toward the center of the luggage compartment.

 

Be careful when handling the storage bag because the hooks on the storage bag have sharp areas. If your hands or fingers touch the sharp areas, your hands or fingers could be injured.

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When the storage bag hooks and the luggage hooks hit against each other, they make noise. If the noise distracts your attention while driving, wrap the included sheet around the areas the hooks make contact.

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The component parts of the charge cable are as follows.

  1. Charge connector

  2. Control box

  3. Charge plug

Charge connector

The charge connector is used for connecting to the normal charge port.

When the charge connector is connected to the normal charge port, a vehicle system locks the charge connector.

When the charge connector is locked by the vehicle system, it unlocks when the driver’s door is unlocked.

If the charge connector locked by the vehicle system is not unlocked even though the driver’s door is unlocked, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The conditions for locking the system on the vehicle side can be changed.

For the procedure to change the conditions, refer to Charging Settings (Search).

Control box

The control box indicates the charge status by turning on/flashing the indicator light.

For the indicator light illumination/flash pattern, refer to the instruction manual accompanying the charge cable.

Charge plug

The charge plug is the part for connecting to the power supply.

Charge port

The charge port refers to the area where the charge connector is connected.

The component parts of the charge port are as follows.

  1. Charge indicator

  2. Normal charge port

  3. Normal charge port cap

  4. Charge lid

  5. Quick charge port cap

  6. Quick charge port

Charge indicator

The charging indicator indicates the charging status by turning on/flashing the light.

For the charging indicator illumination/flash pattern, refer to Checking Charging Status (Search).

Normal charge port

The normal charge port is the part to which the connector of the charge cable is connected. This is used for normal charging.

Charge lid

The charge lid is locked/unlocked in conjunction with the door locking/unlocking mechanism.

When unlocking the driver’s door, the charge lid is unlocked. When locking the driver’s door, the charge lid is locked.

However, if the driver’s door is unlocked using the auxiliary key, the charge lid is not unlocked.

 

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

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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 significantly while parking or charging, the battery heater operates. When the temperature increases to the specified value, the heater turns off.

However, when the high voltage battery level is low, the battery heater does not operate.

 

  • 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 off using [Settings] in Mazda Connect.

  • When the battery heater operates, the charging time could take longer.

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Battery cooling

If the high voltage battery temperature is high after driving the vehicle, it is possible to cool the high voltage battery while the vehicle is parked to extend the life of the high voltage battery.

If the Excessive Battery Temperature notification is displayed on the center display after completing a trip, select Start to operate the battery cooling.

 

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.

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Convenient Functions

Timer Charging

Timer charging is a function which charges the battery automatically according to a preset time.

You can charge the battery using this function during time periods when electricity rates are low. In addition, the maximum charge limit can be set and changed.

For the setting method, refer to Charging Settings (Search).

 

Canceling the Charging Timer

You can cancel the charging timer setting temporarily to start charging the battery immediately.

For the setting method, refer to Charging Settings (Search).

 

Climate Control Timer

The climate control timer is a function which operates the cooling or heating system automatically according to a preset time.

The power consumption of the air conditioner after starting to drive the vehicle is reduced by operating the air conditioner and providing a comfortable temperature in the cabin before driving.

For the setting method, refer to Turning On the Climate Control System Using the Timer (Climate Control Timer) (Search).

 

Charge Connector Lock

The charge connector lock is a function which locks the charging connector connected to the vehicle so that it cannot be pulled out.

You can also select the lock conditions for the charging connector according to locations and situations.

For the setting method, refer to Charging Settings (Search).

  • Locked When Connected

    The charging connector is locked at the same time the charging connector is connected. The charging connector is unlocked for 30 seconds after the driver’s door is unlocked.

    Select Locked When Connected when charging in the following locations/situations.

    • Outdoor parking lot

    • Charging using your charging cable at a charging facility

  • Locked When Charging

    The charging connector is locked only while charging. The charging connector is unlocked when the charging is finished. In addition, the charging connector is unlocked for 30 seconds after the driver’s door is unlocked, even while charging.

    Select Locked When Charging when leaving the vehicle while charging at a public charging station where people are waiting to charge their vehicles.

  • Off

    The charging connector is not locked.

    Select Off when charging in the following locations/situations.

    • Indoor parking lot with a shutter

    • Use of the charge connector lock is prohibited at a public charging station.

 

Functions using a Smartphone

You can check the remaining high voltage battery power, operate the charging, and operate the air conditioner remotely by using a Smartphone.

Please refer to local Mazda website for more Connected Service information.

Charging Settings

How to set up the charging

  1. Select Settings from the home screen on Mazda Connect.

  2. Select EV Settings from the setting screen.

  3. Select the setting item you want to change from the displayed content.

 

Charge When Connected

Cancels charging schedule to allow immediate charging.

Available setting changes

Enable, Disable

 

  • The charging timer can also be canceled on the screen displayed on the center display when the power switch is switched OFF.

  • When the charging is completed using the Charge When Connected setting, the charging timer schedule is restored.

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Charging Schedule

Selects desired vehicle charging days and times.

Function

Available setting changes

1 ----

Enable, Disable*1

Edit, Delete*2

2 ----

3 ----

4 ----

5 ----

6 ----

7 ----

  1. If a list selected using the cursor has been set, the item can be Enable or Disable.

  2. Settings can be Edit/Delete by sliding a list selected using the cursor to the right.

 

  • The charging timer does not work immediately after the lead-acid battery is removed or installed, or when no GPS signal has been received. When charging without receiving GPS, quick charging begins. When GPS signals are received, the charging timer becomes operational.

  • Immediately after switching to daylight savings, charging may occur at the charging timer time set before the switch to daylight savings until the power switch is switched ON.

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Edit

Function

Available setting changes

Start Time

Select the desired charging start time.

Time

(10-minute intervals)

End Time

Select the desired charging end time.

Time

(10-minute intervals)

Repeat

Select the day⁠(s) of the week to repeat.

Monday ― Sunday

Charge Limit

Select the desired charge limit method.

According to Battery Charge Level,

According to Estimated Range

Battery Charge Level*1

Select the desired maximum charge level.

100% ― 10%

(10 levels)

Estimated Range*2

Select the desired estimated range.

In 10 km increments

  1. Can be changed when According to Battery Charge Level is selected for Charge Limit.

    Use when you want to charge only the amount of charging you need. This helps you save power and prevent high voltage battery deterioration.

  2. Can be changed when According to Estimated Range is selected for Charge Limit.

    Use when you want to charge according to your planned driving distance.

    The distance-to-full discharge changes depending on the driving conditions and surrounding environment. Check the actual remaining distance-to-full discharge.

    If you change the distance unit after setting the Estimated Range, the Estimated Range will be calculated in the unit after the change. (If you change the units to miles after setting the estimated range to 100 km, the charge distance will be for 60 miles.)

 

  • A charging day is set using Repeat

    If 1 repeat day is set, charging is repeated every week on the set day of the week.

    Depending on the set days of the week, the Repeat indication is displayed as Weekdays, Weekends, and Daily. Otherwise, it is displayed as Custom.

    Setting example

    Function

    Available setting changes

    Start Time

    21 : 00

    End Time

    6 : 00

    Repeat

    Friday

    Charge Limit

    According to Battery Charge Level

    Battery Charge Level

    80 %

    In this case, charging is done every week from Friday at 21 : 00 hours to Saturday at 6:00 hours. However, if the Battery Charge Level reaches 80%, the charging is stopped even if it is before the End Time.

  • No day is set using Repeat

    If no Repeat day is designated, charging is done only 1 time at the set hours.

    Setting example (if settings below are made at 13 : 00 hours)

    Function

    Available setting changes

    Start Time

    12 : 00

    End Time

    18 : 00

    Repeat

    Once

    Charge Limit

    According to Estimated Range

    Estimated Range

    50 km

    In this case, when the charge connector is connected, charging starts immediately for charging to 18 : 00 hours on the same day.

    However, if a charging amount allowing a 50 km trip is reached, the charging is stopped even if it is before the end time.

     

    Setting example (if settings below are made at 13 : 00 hours)

    Function

    Available setting changes

    Start Time

    1 : 00

    End Time

    8 : 00

    Repeat

    Once

    Charge Limit

    According to Battery Charge Level

    Battery Charge Level

    100 %

    In this case, charging is done from the next day at 1 : 00 hours to 8 : 00 hours. However, if the Battery Charge Level reaches 100% is reached, the charging is stopped even if it is before the End Time.

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Charge Limit for AC Charging

Sets the charge limit when using an AC charger.

Available setting changes

100% ― 10% (10 levels)

 

For normal charge, set the maximum charge limit of the high voltage battery. Set the Battery Charge Level of the charging timer for each charging timer setting.

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Charge Limit for DC Fast Charging

Sets the charge limit when using a DC Fast charger.

Available setting changes

100% ― 10% (10 levels)

 

Charge Connector Lock

Configures when the charge connector is locked.

Available setting changes

Locked When Charging

Unlocks connector when charging is complete or vehicle is unlocked.

Locked When Connected

Unlocks connector only when vehicle is unlocked.

Off

Charge connector remains unlocked at all times.

 

High Voltage Battery Heater

Configures the high voltage battery heater operation.

Available setting changes

Automatic, Off

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