Mazda CX-8 User manual

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Quick GuideQuick Guide
This Quick Guide is provided as a simple explanation of how to operate some of the
features equipped on your Mazda CX-8.
Essential Safety Equipment
Before Driving
When Driving
Interior Features
Maintenance and Care
The meaning for each of the symbols used in the Quick Guide is as follows:
Detailed explanation pertaining to some information.
If Trouble Arises
For more information regarding the following sections, refer to the main owner's manual.
The content described in the quick guide may differ depending on the vehicle grade and
specification.
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Essential Safety Equipment
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 steering wheel position.
6. Adjusting the head restraint position.
Lock release lever
Power operation
Seat Operation
The adjustments for the driving position recommended by Mazda are done using
the following procedures.
Adjusting the Driver's Seat
Seat Slide
Height Adjustment
Seat Recline
Height Adjustment for
Front Edge of Seat
Bottom (Power Seat)
Lumbar Support
Adjustment
(Power Seat)
Lower the lever, move the steering
wheel to the lowest position, and then
push it down and all the way back.
How to move the steering wheel to
its default position
Before making adjustments to the driving position recommended by Mazda
1. Slide the seat all the way back.
2. Lower the seat to its lowest
height.
3. Sit squarely in the seat and rest
your back against the seatback.
How to move a driver’s seat to
its default position
For details, refer to Section 2, “Seats”.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Adjust the seatback to the angle providing a comfortable seated posture.
Adjust the seat to the position best for operating the accelerator and brake pedals.
For details, refer to Section 2, “Seats”.
Seat adjustment procedure for the driving position recommended by Mazda
Adjusting the seatback angle (reclining)
Adjusting the seat position forward and back (sliding)
With your posture slightly slouched,
move the seatback forward to the angle
where your waist feels slightly cramped.
Move the seatback backward to a
comfortable seated posture without any
feeling of cramping in your waist.
Place your left foot on the footrest, your
right foot between the accelerator and
brake pedals. With your heel set on the
floor, set your right foot on the brake
pedal and move the seat forward as far
as possible until you feel a slight
cramping in your ankle.
With your right foot set on the brake
pedal, move the seat back until you
no longer feel cramping in your
ankle. For the details, refer to the
owner’s manual.
Seat Operation
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Essential Safety Equipment
For details, refer to Section 2, “Seats”.
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Seat Operation
Adjust the seat height to a position where you have a clear forward view and you
can drive the vehicle easily.
Adjusting the seat height
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Adjust the steering wheel to the position where it can be operated easily and the
gauges can be viewed easily.
With your back resting against the
seatback, extend both arms, place
them on the top of the steering wheel,
and pull the steering wheel towards
you to the position of your wrists.
Adjusting the head restraint position
Adjust the head restraint so that the centre is even with the top of the passenger's
ears.
Adjust the steering wheel height so that the
gauges can be viewed easily.
Raise the lever to securely lock the steering
wheel.
With your back resting against the
seatback, raise the seat to the height
where you can see the rear edge area of
the bonnet surface from the windscreen.
With the manual seat, if you raise the
seat height, the seat moves forward.
Adjust the seat forward or back again.
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Request switch
Front doors Liftgate (Lock only)
Exterior aerial
80 cm
(31in)
80cm (31in)
80 cm
(31 in)
Lock Unlock Opening the Liftgate
Operational range
Exterior aerial
80 cm
(31in)
Exterior aerial
80 cm
(31in)
80 cm
(31 in)
Before Driving
Operational Range
The advanced keyless system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or
within operational range while the key is being carried.
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switch on
the front doors while the key is being carried.
Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch
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The request switch on the liftgate can only be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.
For details, refer to Section 3, “Ke
y
s”, “Doors and Locks”.
Request switch
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Before Driving
Power liftgate
switch
Power liftgate
close switch
Power
liftgate
button
Power Liftgate
The power liftgate opens/closes electrically by operating the switches in the
vehicle or the buttons on the keyless entry system transmitter.
For details, refer to Section 3, “Doors and Locks”.
Operation from the driver's seat
(To open/close)
Press the power liftgate switch for
about one second or longer while the
liftgate is in the fully closed/open
position. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the liftgate opens/closes
fully after the beep sound is heard.
Operation using the transmitter
Press the power liftgate button for one
second or longer. The hazard warning
lights flash twice and the liftgate
opens/closes after the beep sounds.
Operation from outside (To close)
Press the power liftgate close switch
while the liftgate is fully opened. The
hazard warning lights flash twice and
the liftgate closes automatically after
the beep sound is heard.
Operation using each switch
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Before Driving
Remote fuel-filler flap release
Fuel Requirements and Capacities
For details, refer to Section 3, “Fuel and Emission”.
Refuelling
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
1. To open the fuel-filler flap, pull the remote
fuel-filler flap release.
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap
The vehicle will operate efficiently on diesel fuel with
specification EN590 or the equivalent.
Regular unleaded fuel
(Conforming to Fuel
Quality Standards Act
2000)*1
When refuelling, always add at least 10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
*1 Australia
Fuel
Fuel Research Octane Number
Capacity
Capacity
72.0 L (19.0 US gal, 15.8 Imp gal)
FWD
90 or above
AWD 74.0 L (19.5 US gal, 16.3 Imp gal)
72.0 L (19.0 US gal, 15.8 Imp gal)
FWD
AWD 74.0 L (19.5 US gal, 16.3 Imp gal)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
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Fuel-filler cap
Fuel-filler flap
For details, refer to Section 3, “Fuel and Emission”.
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap
2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
anticlockwise.
3. Attach the removed cap to the inner side of the
fuel-filler flap.
4. Insert the refuelling nozzle all the way and
begin refuelling. Pull out the refuelling nozzle
after the refuelling stops automatically.
5. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise
until a click is heard.
6. To close, press the fuel-filler flap until it locks
securely.
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Before Driving
Mirror switch
Centre position
AUTO position
(neutral position)
Indicator light
ON/OFF button
Outside Mirrors
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left (L) or
right (R) to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate
direction.
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming mirror
For details, refer to Section 3, “Mirrors”.
Automatic folding function
The automatic folding function operates
when the ignition is switched to ACC or
OFF.
When the outside mirror automatic
folding switch is pressed to the AUTO
position (neutral position), the outside
mirrors automatically fold in and out
when the doors are locked and unlocked.
Also, when the ignition is switched ON
or the engine is started, the outside
mirrors fold out automatically.
Press the ON/OFF button ( ) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button ( ). The
indicator light will illuminate.
The auto-dimming function is cancelled
when the ignition is switched ON and the
shift/selector lever is in the R position.
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Before Driving
Master control switches
Front passenger's window switch
Rear window switches
Front
passenger's
window
Left rear window
Driver's window
Right rear window
Close
Open
Close
Open
Operation of the Power Windows
For details, refer to Section 3, “Windows”.
The window opens while the switch is pressed and it closes while the switch is
pulled up with the ignition switched ON. Do not open or close 3 or more windows
at the same time.
The front passenger's side and rear windows can be opened/closed when the
power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlock position. Keep this
switch in the locked position while children are in the vehicle.
The passenger windows may be opened or closed using the master control switches
on the driver's door.
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When Driving
Indicator light
Push button start
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop En
g
ine”.
• The starter does not rotate until the glow indicator light turns off.
• If the ignition is left switched ON for a long period of time without the engine
running after the glow plugs are warmed up, the glow plugs may warm up again
which will illuminate the glow indicator light.
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until
the engine has completely started.
3. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart
the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift
into neutral (N).
4. Press the push button start after the push
button start indicator light (green) turns on.
• When starting the engine, do not release the brake pedal until the glow indicator
light in the instrument cluster turns off and the engine starts, after pressing the
push button start.
• If the brake pedal is released before the engine starts, depress the brake pedal
again and press the push button start to start the engine.
Starting the Engine
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
Operation of i-stop Function
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a
traffic light or stuck in traffic, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume
driving. The system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas
emissions, and eliminates idling noise while the engine is stopped.
NOTE
• The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:
• When engine idling is stopped.
• The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.
The i-stop function restart conditions differ depending on the system used.
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When Driving
i-stop OFF Switch
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop En
g
ine”.
i-stop warning light (Amber)/i-stop indicator light (Green)
i-stop Warning Beep
By pressing the switch until a beep sounds,
the i-stop function is turned off and the
i-stop warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns on. By pressing the
switch again until the beep sounds, the
i-stop function becomes operational and the
i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
i-stop indicator light (green)
• The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and
turns off when the engine is restarted.
i-stop warning light (amber)
• The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and
turns off when the engine is started.
• The light turns on when the i-stop OFF switch is pressed
and the system is turned off.
If the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped, the warning sound
operates to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped. It stops when the driver's
door is closed.
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When Driving
Dust-proof sheet Display
Optical
receiver
Active Driving Display
The active driving display indicates the vehicle speed, system operation status, and
warnings.
For details, refer to Section 4, “Instrument Cluster and Displa
y
”
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as
doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
WARNING
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “Instrument Cluster and Display”.
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Warning Indication/Warning Lights
Signal Warning
Charging System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light
Engine Oil Warning Light
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Indication
Power Steering Malfunction Indication
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Indication/Warning Light
Check Engine Light
i-stop Warning Light
Automatic Transaxle Warning
Indication
AWD Warning Indication
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
Active Bonnet Warning Light
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Warning Indication
LED Headlight Warning Light
Engine Oil Level Warning Light
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
Door-Ajar Warning Light
Signal Warning
ABS Warning Light
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a
system malfunction.
Warning indication/warning light differs depending on the type of the instrument
cluster and the vehicle specification.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light
KEY Warning Indication
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
Warning Indication/Warning Light
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) Warning Indication
(Amber)
(Amber/White)
(Red)
(Amber)
(Amber)
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication
(Amber)
Low Fuel Warning Indication/
Warning Light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake
Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning
Indication
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indication
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Warning Indication
Master Warning Indication/
Warning Light
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “Instrument Cluster and Displa
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Signal Indicator
i-stop Indicator Light
Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat)
Security Indicator Light
Wrench Indication
Glow Indicator Light
Shift Position Indication
Lights-On Indication/
Indicator Light
Diesel Particulate Filter Indication
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light
Fog Light Indicator Light
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Indication/Indicator Light
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) Main Indication
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) Set Indication
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indication
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake
Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Indicator
Light
Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)
Main Indication
Signal Indicator
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Indicator Light
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Indication
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) indicator Light
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
Off-Road Traction Assist Indicator Light
TCS OFF Indicator Light
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Indication
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
Indicator Light
(White)
(Green)
(White)
Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)
Set Indication
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
Indicator Light
(Green)
Indication/Indicator Lights
(Green)
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light
(White)
(Green)
(Green)
Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a
system malfunction.
Indication/indicator light differs depending on the type of the instrument cluster
and the vehicle specification.
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When Driving
Lock-release button
For details, refer to Section 4, “Automatic Transaxle”
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Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress the
brake pedal and hold in the
lock-release button to shift (The
ignition must be switched ON).
Indicates the selector lever can be
shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the
lock-release button to shift.
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Switch
Less sensitivity
Centre position
Higher sensitivity
For details, refer to Section 4, “Switches and Controls”.
Operation of the Headlights
Operation of the Windscreen Wipers
Operation while pulling up lever
Low speed
Switch
Position
Wiper operation
High speed
When the wiper lever
is in the
position, the rain
sensor senses the
amount of rainfall on
the windscreen and
turns the wipers on or
off automatically.
Auto control
Stop
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When Driving
Indicator light
For details, refer to Section 4, “Brake”
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The EPB equipment applies the parking
brake using an electric motor. When the
parking brake is applied, the EPB switch
indicator light turns on.
The parking brake can be applied regardless
of the ignition switch position.
When applying the parking brake
Securely depress the brake pedal and pull up
the EPB switch.
The parking brake can be released while the ignition is switched ON or the engine
is running. When the parking brake is released, the EPB indicator light and the
EPB switch indicator light turn off.
When releasing the parking brake
The parking brake is applied and the EPB
indicator light and the EPB switch indicator
light turn on.
Parking brake manual release
Firmly depress the brake pedal and
press the EPB switch.
Parking brake automatic release
For the operation conditions, refer to the main owner's manual.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed with the parking brake applied and all of the
following conditions met, the parking brake is released automatically.
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