Owner Maintenance

 

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Do not use a match or live flame in the motor compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE EV SYSTEM IS HOT:

A hot EV system is dangerous. If the EV system has been running, parts of the motor compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.

Pull over to a safe location, then switch the power switch 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 EV system has stopped and the motor compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.

Do not remove either cooling system cap when the EV system and radiator are hot:

When the EV system and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.

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Changing the coolant should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year―at the beginning of the winter season―and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing.

Inspect the condition and connections of the cooling system.

Replace any that are swollen or deteriorated.

The coolant should be between the FULL and LOW marks on the coolant reservoir when the EV system is cool.

If it is at or near LOW, add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to FULL.

Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank cap after adding coolant.

 

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• Radiator coolant will damage paint.

  Rinse it off quickly if spilled.

• If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing coolant. Using coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the cooling system.

 

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If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked.

Replace them.

 

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• To prevent damaging a windshield wiper blade, wiper arm, or the hood, perform the following procedure.

  • Before lifting the windshield wiper blades off the windshield, always move them to the service position.

  • When putting the windshield wiper blades back on the windshield, make sure that they are in the service position before switching the power switch ON and operating the windshield wipers.

• Replace with Mazda genuine wiper blades. If they are replaced with wiper blades other than a Mazda genuine product, they may not wipe with the same efficiency as the genuine product.

• To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not try to sweep the wiper arm by hand.

• Do not bend the blade rubber unnecessarily when replacing it. Otherwise, the metal stiffener in the blade may deform and the windshield wiper operation may be adversely affected.

• Do not hold a wiper blade by its end when raising the wiper arm. Otherwise, the part may deform and the wiping performance may lower.

• Forcefully lowering the wiper arms could damage the wiper arm and blade, and may scratch or crack the windshield.

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You can replace the wiper blades yourself, however you cannot replace the wiper arms.

If you want to replace the wiper arms, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Replace the wiper blades using the following procedure.

1. Move the wipers to the service positions using the following procedure.

   1. Switch the power switch ON.

   2. Switch the power switch OFF.

   3. Press up the wiper switch to the MIST position 2 times within 30 seconds after switching the power switch OFF.

      When the procedure is completed, the wipers operate and they stop at the service positions.

2. Raise the wiper arms.

3. Slide the blade component in the direction of the arrow while pressing the wiper arm tab to remove the blade component from the wiper arm.

    

   

4. Pull the blade rubber in the direction of the arrow and slide it to a position where the blade holder groove can be checked.

    

   

5. Pull the end of the blade rubber from the blade holder groove in the direction of the arrow and remove the blade rubber from the blade holder.

    

   

6. Insert the end of the new blade rubber into the groove of the blade holder until it contacts the end of the blade holder.

    

   

7. After pulling the blade rubber in the direction of the arrow and sliding the blade rubber to a position to check the blade holder groove, slide the blade rubber end in the opposite direction.

    

   

8. Make sure that the blade rubber is correctly installed to the blade holder.

9. Slide the blade component and install it to the wiper arm.

    

   

10. Slowly lower the wiper arms onto the windshield.

     

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    To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily, do not let it slap down on the windshield.

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11. Move the wipers to their initial positions using the following procedure.

    1. Make sure that the wipers are set on the windshield.

    2. Switch the power switch ON.

    3. Press up the wiper switch to the MIST position 1 time.

       When the procedure is completed, the wipers operate and they stop at the initial positions.

If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead.

Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable.

 

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• Make sure the battery is installed correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly.

• When replacing the battery, be careful not to touch any of the internal circuitry and electrical terminals, bend the electrical terminals, or get dirt in the transmitter as the transmitter could be damaged.

• There is the danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions.

  • Insulate the plus and minus terminals of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape.

  • Never disassemble.

  • Never throw the battery into fire or water.

  • Never deform or crush.

• Replace only with the same type battery (CR2032 or equivalent).

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The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low:

• A message, “Low Key Fob Battery. Replace Battery” is displayed on the multi-information display when the power switch is switched OFF.

• The system does not operate and the operation indicator light on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed.

• The system's operational range is reduced.

Incorrect battery replacement operation may damage the key. Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is recommended. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction.

Replacing the key battery

1. Remove the lower cover while sliding the knob in the direction of the arrow.

   

2. Press in the tab to unlock the upper cover.

   

3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

   

4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow and remove the upper cover.

   

5. Remove the cap using the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

   

6. Remove the battery using tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

   

7. Insert a new battery into the transmitter so that the positive pole is facing up.

8. Install the cap.

   

9. Install the upper cover.

   

10. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into the slots of the transmitter and install the lower cover.

    

Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses.

If any lights, accessories, or controls do not work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted.

If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.