Warning and Cautions for Using the e-SKYACTIV PHEV

The hybrid system has high voltage areas and high temperature areas. Labels indicating the cautions on use are applied to these areas. Always follow the instructions on the label and use the vehicle correctly.

 


Be very careful of high voltage areas. In addition, do not disassemble, modify, or remove any high voltage parts.

The following areas contain high voltage parts and may cause electrical shock if touched.

  1. Motor

  2. High voltage battery

  3. Onboard charger

  4. AC Power Outlet (120 V/1,500 W)

  5. Warning label example

  6. Service plug

  7. High voltage cable

  8. Water heater

  9. Inverter

  10. DC-DC converter

  11. Electric compressor

Be very careful of high temperature areas.

The hybrid system and the engine become hot when they operate. Follow the instructions on the label attached to the vehicle and always pay attention to high voltage areas and high temperature areas.

Do not touch the service plug.

A service plug is installed in the high voltage battery. This service plug is used at an Authorized Mazda Dealer when repairing vehicles in order to cut off the high voltage of the high voltage battery. Do not touch the service plug. If you handle the service plug mistakenly, it could lead to an electrical shock causing serious injury or death.

  1. Service plug

Maintenance and Repairs

For vehicle maintenance or repairs, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Technical knowledge and skill are necessary in handling the high voltage battery.

 


To ensure safe and correct handling of the high voltage battery, always heed the following precautions.

  • Do not remove the high voltage battery.

  • Do not resell, transfer, or modify the high voltage battery.

  • Do not make secondary use of the high voltage battery.

If the drive battery is not handled properly, the following may occur which could lead to serious injury or death.

  • Touching an unattended high voltage battery may cause an electric shock.

  • If the high voltage battery is used on a vehicle other than the one it came equipped on (including modified vehicles), accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoking, combustion, and explosions, or an electrolyte leakage may occur.

Heed the following instructions to prevent deterioration of the high voltage battery or damage to the high voltage battery.

  • Do not leave the vehicle for a long time under extremely high or low temperature conditions.

  • Do not leave the vehicle for 14 days or longer while the high voltage battery power gauge is at Empty (level 0).

If an Accident Occurs

Heed the following cautions to prevent serious injury such as electric shock, or in the worst case death.

 


Do not continue to drive the vehicle.

To prevent further accidents, stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the selector lever to the P position, and then apply the parking brake to stop the hybrid system.

Never touch electrical wiring that may be protruding into or outside of the cabin.

Otherwise, it could result in electrical shock and serious injury.

Never touch any area where electrolyte is visible or electrolyte is leaking from the area.

If electrolyte from the high voltage battery gets in the eyes or on the skin, it could cause loss of vision or skin reactions. If electrolyte comes into contact with the eyes, do not rub them, and after flushing with water for 15 minutes or longer, seek medical attention immediately. In addition, if electrolyte comes into contact with the skin, wash the areas with soap and water thoroughly. If you feel any abnormality in your body, seek medical attention immediately.

Never approach objects that are on fire or extremely hot.

Electrolyte in the high voltage battery may cause a fire. If the vehicle catches fire, extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher (type ABC, BC, or C). Only extinguish a fire with water when a large amount of water is available such as from a fire hydrant. Using a small amount of water may cause the fire to spread.

Do not tow the vehicle with the front wheels or the rear wheels grounded.

Otherwise, the motor generates electricity which may cause a fire depending on the condition of the damage. When towing the vehicle, tow it with all 4 wheels off the ground.

Do not start the hybrid system if there is liquid leaking from the vehicle (other than air conditioner water).

If liquid leakage (other than air conditioner water) is found on the road surface under the vehicle, the fuel system may be damaged. Starting the hybrid system in this condition, may cause a fire. Do not start the hybrid system and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Scrapping Your Vehicle and Disposing of High Voltage Battery

The high voltage battery is collected to prevent accidents involving it. When scrapping your vehicle, replacing the high voltage battery, or disposing of the high voltage battery, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Please cooperate in ensuring that the vehicle's high voltage battery is collected.

 


Appropriate disposal of the high voltage battery.

If the high voltage battery is not collected and disposed of appropriately, such as by leaving it unattended or illegally abandoning it, some other person may touch it which could cause electrocution leading to serious injury.

Fuel

 


  • The e-SKYACTIV PHEV can be driven on electricity, but depending on the driving conditions and mode, the vehicle will be driven using the engine and will need to be refueled. Check the remaining amount of fuel and replenish the fuel if necessary.

    Refer to How to Use the Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) (Search).

  • Depending on the vehicle usage conditions, fuel may remain in the tank for a long period of time and the quality of the fuel may change. Refuel at least 25 L of fuel every 12 months (total amount of refueling for 12 months is at least 25 L), as this may affect parts of the fuel system and the engine.

  • If the fuel has not been replenished for a certain period of time and the quality of the fuel in the fuel tank is expected to change, a message is displayed in the instrument cluster when the hybrid system is started. When a certain amount of fuel is consumed, the message displayed in the instrument cluster is no longer displayed.

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