Mazda 2 Quiz
IN AN EMERGENCY

Action to take

In this manual: IN AN EMERGENCY
Driving — 65Operation and maintenance — 45IN AN EMERGENCY — 45Interior comfort — 40Technical data — 4Customer Information — 9Getting to know your Mazda — 32Standard Safety Equipment — 24Your Vehicle - At a Glance — 12Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5) — 1Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-D 1.5) — 1Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5) — 1Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-D 1.5) — 1Engine Exhaust Emissions (Carbon Monoxide) — 1Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs — 1Replacing interior bulbs — 1
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Take appropriate action and check that the warning light has gone off.

Symbol Warning Action to take
Low fuel
warning light		 This light comes on when about 9.0 liters of fuel remain in the tank.

CAUTION

The time the light stays on may vary, because the fuel in the tank moves depending on driving conditions and the vehicle's angle of inclination.

 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt
warning light (front seat)		 After the ignition switch is set to ON, the unfastened seat belt warning light comes on if the driver's or front passenger's seat is occupied and the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened.
If the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened (only when the seat is occupied) and vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h, the warning light flashes. After a short time the warning light stops flashing but stays on. If the seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light flashes again for a set period of time.

CAUTION

  • If the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is unfastened after the warning light has come on, and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h, the warning light will flash again.
  • Placing heavy objects on the front passenger seat may cause the passenger seat belt warning to activate, depending on the weight of such objects.
  • To ensure the passenger seat occupancy sensor operates correctly, do not place additional cushions on the seat or sit on them. The sensor may not function properly because an additional cushion may interfere with its operation.
  • The warning light may not operate if a small child sits in the front passenger seat.
Fasten your seat belt. (Red)
Rear seat belt warning light* If the rear seat belts are not fastened when the ignition switch is in the ON position, the driver and passengers will be notified by the warning light.The warning light operates even when there is no passenger in the rear seat.

CAUTION

If the rear seat belt is not fastened within the specified time after the engine is started, the warning light goes off.Fasten your seat belt. Door open
warning light This light comes on when any of the doors are not properly closed. Close all doors securely. 120 km/h overspeed
warning light* The 120 km/h overspeed warning light comes on when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h. Reduce the vehicle speed. Low washer fluid
warning light* This light indicates that there is little washer fluid remaining in the reservoir. Add washer fluid (page 6-32). (Illuminated)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light* If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds (for approximately 3 seconds), it indicates that the tire pressure is too low in one or more tires.

WARNING

If the system warning light comes on or flashes, or a warning chime sounds, immediately reduce vehicle speed while avoiding sudden steering and braking: If the system warning light comes on or flashes, or a warning chime sounds, driving at high speed or sudden steering or braking is dangerous.

Vehicle handling may deteriorate, which may result in an accident.

To check the tires, stop in a safe place and visually check whether there is enough air to reach a specialized service center where the pressure can be adjusted and the system checked again. We recommend a Mazda Authorized Dealer or a tire service shop.

Do not ignore the TPMS warning light: Ignoring the TPMS warning light endangers safety, even if you know why it is on. Have the problem resolved as soon as possible, before a dangerous situation arises that could lead to tire damage or a serious accident.

Check the tires and adjust the pressure to the value specified in the specifications (page 6-45).

CAUTION

  • Adjust the pressure when the tires are cold.

Tire pressure changes depending on tire temperature, so add air at least one hour after driving or after driving no more than 1.6 km (1 mile). If you inflate hot tires to the level recommended for cold tires, the TPMS warning light/chime may come on after the tires cool down, and the pressure will drop below the required value.

The TPMS warning light, which indicates a pressure drop caused by low ambient temperature, will remain on even if the ambient temperature rises. In this case, the tire pressure must also be topped up. If the TPMS warning light comes on due to a drop in tire pressure, check and correct the pressure to the proper level.

  • Tires gradually lose some air over time, and the TPMS cannot distinguish a gradual pressure loss from a punctured tire. If you find that one of the tires deflects more than the others, check the tread or sidewall of that tire for cuts or embedded metal objects.

    • Apply a few drops of water to the valve stem to check whether bubbles form, which would indicate a valve leak.

    Air loss from a tire endangers safety, so if air loss is detected, simply adding air is not enough - the tire should be taken to a qualified service center. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Service Center. (Orange)
    Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light* This light comes on if the windshield is dirty or the system malfunctions. (Vehicles with type C/type D audio system)

    Check the cause of the warning light on the center display (page 7-34).

    If the windshield is dirty, clean it.

    For any other cause, have the vehicle inspected by a specialist service center. We recommend a Mazda Authorized Dealer.

    (Vehicles without type C/type D audio system)

    If the windshield is dirty, clean it. For any other cause, have the vehicle inspected by a specialist service center. We recommend a Mazda Authorized Dealer.

    SMART KEY warning light

    Take appropriate action and check that the warning light has gone off.


    Symbol Cause Action to take
    The smart key battery is discharged. Replace the battery in the key (page 6-42).
    The smart key is out of range. Place the smart key within range (page 3-7).
    The smart key is placed in a location inside the vehicle where the system has difficulty detecting it.
    A foreign key that operates similarly to the smart key is within range. Remove the foreign key that operates similarly to the smart key from the range.
    The ignition switch is not in the OFF position, the smart key has been removed from the vehicle, and all doors are closed. Place the smart key back inside the vehicle.

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