Owner Maintenance
Hood
Hood
Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.
Closing the Hood
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Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
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Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.
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Clip
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Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.
When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.
Motor Compartment Overview
Inspecting Coolant Level
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.
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.
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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.
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Lubrication system
Lead-acid Battery
Lead-acid Battery
Read the following precautions carefully before using the lead-acid battery or inspecting to ensure safe and correct handling:
Always wear eye protection when working near the lead-acid battery:
Working without eye protection is dangerous. Lead-acid battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced during normal lead-acid battery operation, could ignite and cause the lead-acid battery to explode.
Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with lead-acid battery fluid:
Spilled lead-acid battery fluid is dangerous.
Lead-acid battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes, or on the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.
Always keep lead-acid batteries out of the reach of children:
Allowing children to play near lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Lead-acid battery fluid could cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.
Keep flames and sparks away from open lead-acid battery cells and do not allow metal tools to contact the positive (+) or negative (-) terminal of the lead-acid battery when working near a lead-acid battery. Do not allow the positive (+) terminal to contact the vehicle body:
Flames and sparks near open lead-acid battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal lead-acid battery operation, could ignite and cause the lead-acid battery to explode. An exploding lead-acid battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open lead-acid battery cells.
Keep all flames and sparks away from open lead-acid battery cells because hydrogen gas is produced from open lead-acid battery cells while charging the lead-acid battery or adding lead-acid battery fluid:
Flames and sparks near open lead-acid battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal lead-acid battery operation, could ignite and cause the lead-acid battery to explode. An exploding lead-acid battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open lead-acid battery cells.
Before performing lead-acid battery maintenance, remove the lead-acid battery cover.
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better energy efficiency, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution.
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking; leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the temporary spare tire, use only the same type tires (radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is specified for the vehicle (Search) is dangerous. It could seriously affect ride, handling, ground clearance, tire clearance, and speedometer calibration. This could cause you to have an accident. Use only tires that are the correct size specified for the vehicle.
Fuses
Fuses
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.
