Mazda 2: General Procedures
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
- 88-118 N*m {9.0-12 Kgf*m, 65-87 ft*lbf}
Brake Lines Disconnection
1. If any brake line has been disconnected during the procedures, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING).
CAUTION:
- Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
Brake Pipe Flare Nut Tightening
1. Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the commercially available flare nut wrench.
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
DSC Related Parts
1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the DSC memory after working on DSC related parts.
If there are any DTCs in the memory, clear them.
DSC Related Parts Sensor Initialization Procedure
WARNING:
- If the initialization procedure is not completed, the DSC will not operate properly and it might cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, when replacing or removing the following parts, make sure to perform the initialization procedure to ensure proper DSC operation.
1. When replacing or removing the following parts, perform the initialization procedure. (See DSC SENSOR INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE).
- DSC HU/CM
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Conventional Brake System
CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX
Vacuum line
(See VACUUM LINE INSPECTION.)
(See VACUUM HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Brake fluid
(See BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION.)
(See BRAKE FLUID A
Brake Fluid
BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION
1. Verify that the brake fluid level in the reserve tank is between the MAX
and MIN marks.
If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark, add brake fluid.
BRAKE FLUID AIR
Brake Pedal
BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION
Pedal Height Inspection
1. Measure the distance from the steering shaft cover to the center of the
upper surface of
the pedal pad and verify that it is as specified.
If not
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Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
1.5)
CAUTION
Do not try starting the engine for more
than 30 seconds at a time. Doing so,
could damage the starter. If the engine
does not start on the fi rst try wait about
10 seconds before trying again.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, add at least
10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel, and
Front Console Component
FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Shift lever to neutral position.
2. Remove the following parts:
Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATI
