Mazda 3 4-DOOR 2010 User Manual

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customer satisfaction in mind.

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carefully and follow its recommendations.

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necessary, that's the place to go.

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possible service.

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and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

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Important Notes About This Manual

Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you
resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.

Event Data Recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer
vehicles.

Air Conditioning and the Environment

Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to
damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Perchlorate

Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may
contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

©2008 Mazda Motor Corporation

Printed in Japan Nov. 2008(Print1)

How to Use This Manual

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pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's
manual, when read from cover to cover,
can do that in many ways.

Illustrations complement the words of the
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
Mazda. By reading your manual, you can
find out about the features, important
safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.

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happen”.

Index: A good place to start is the Index,
an alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.

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suggests how to make better use of your
vehicle.

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contains information related to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a detailed
explanation.

You'll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to
your vehicle, or both, could result if
the caution is ignored.

Table of Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.

Knowing Your Mazda

Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.

Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

Interior Comfort

Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.

In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Customer Information

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

Index

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10

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1

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... 1-3

Interior Equipment (View C) .................................................... 1-4

Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-5

Front (4 Door) ........................................................................... 1-5

Rear (4 Door) ............................................................................ 1-6

Front (5 Door) ........................................................................... 1-7

Rear (5 Door) ............................................................................ 1-8

1-1

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View A)

Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-31

Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-32

DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-26

Turn and lane-change signals ............................................................................ page 5-60

Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-56

Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-37

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-34

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-62

Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-58

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-58

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-41

Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-43

1-2

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View B)

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-56

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-44

Multi information display .................................................................................. page 6-98

Navigation system (if equipp ed) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual

Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-18

Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-96

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-68

Climate control system ........................................... ............................................. page 6-2

Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-6

Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-113

MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9

AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-12

Push button start ................................................................................................ page 3-11

Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-19

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-46

1-3The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View C)

Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-16

SRS air bag ........................................................................................................ page 2-44

Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-44

Trunk release lever ........................................................ ..................................... page 3-38

Bottle holder .................................................................................................... page 6-109

Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-94

Overhead lights .................................................................................................. page 6-95

Rearview mirror .............................. ................................................................... page 3-59

Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-94

Seat warmer switches ........................................................................................ page 2-14

Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 6-108

Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2

Center console ................................................................................................. page 6-110

Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-9

1-4

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Front (4 Door)

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-46

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26

Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-47

Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-34

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33

Door lock ........................................................................................................... page 3-31

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37

1-5The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

Rear (4 Door)

Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-37

Rear window antenna ........................................................................................ page 6-17

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-58

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33

Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-44

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37

1-6

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Front (5 Door)

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-46

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26

Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-47

Door lock ........................................................................................................... page 3-31

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37

1-7The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

Rear (5 Door)

Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-28

Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-34

Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-17

Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-44

Child safety lock ................................................................................................ page 3-34

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-58

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37

1-8

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

2

Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.

Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2

Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-4

Rear Seat ................................................................................... 2-9

Head Restraints ........................................................ ............... 2-12

Seat Warmer

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-16

Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-16

Seat Belt .................................................................................. 2-20

Front Seat Belt Pretensione r and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-22

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-24

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-26

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-28

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-28

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-32

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-39

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......................................................................... 2-14

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-44

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-44

Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-48

How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-49

SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-53

Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-54

Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification

System ..................................................................................... 2-56

Monitoring and Maintenance .................................................. 2-61

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2-1

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)

WARNING

Do not modify or replace the front
seats:

Modifying or replacing the front seats
such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The
front seats contain air bag
components essential to the
supplemental restraint system. Such
modifications could damage the
supplemental restraint system and
result in serious injur y. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is
any need to remove or reinstall the
front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

Driving with damaged front seats is
dangerous. A collision, even on e not
strong enough to inflate the air bags,
could damage the front seats which
contain essential air bag
components. If there was a
subsequent collision, an air bag may
not deploy which could lead to
injuries. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats,
front seat belt pretensioners and air
bags after a collision.

Make sure the adjustable components
of a seat are locked in place:

Adjustable seats and seatbacks that
are not securely locked are
dangerous. In a sudden stop or
collision, the seat or seatback could
move, causing injury. Make su re the
adjustable components of the seat
are locked in place by attempting to
slide the seat forward and backward
and rocking the seatback.

qSeat Slide

WARNING

Adjust the drive r's seat only when the
vehicle is stopped:

Adjusting the driver's seat while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. The
driver could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident.

To move a seat forward or backward, raise
the lever and slide the seat to the desired
position and release the lever.

2-2

Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with either front seat
reclined:

Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you do not get the full
protection from seat belts. Du ring
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and
suffer serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.

Always sit in the passenger seat
properly with the seatback upright and
feet on the floor:

Your front passenger seat has weight
sensors, sitting in the front passenger
seat improperly out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous as it can take off weight
from the seat bottom and affect the
weight determination of the front
passenger sensing system. As a result
the front passenger will not have the
supplementary protection of the air
bag and seat belt pretensioner, which
could result in serious injury. Always
sit upright against the seatback with
your feet on the floor.

Do not drive with the seatback
unlocked:

All of the seatbacks play an
important role in your protection in a
vehicle. Leaving the seatback
unlocked is dangerous as it can allow
passengers to be ejected or thrown
around and baggage to strike
occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury.
After adjusting the seatback at any
time, even when there are no other
passengers, rock the seatback to
make sure it is locked in place.

To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatback is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and
backward.

2-3

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

CAUTION

When returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its uprigh t position,
make sure you hold onto the
seatback with your other hand while
operating the lever. If the seatback is
not supported, it will flip forward
suddenly and could cause injury.

q

Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

By moving the seat lever up or down, the
driver's seat height can be adjusted.

Up

Down

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)

The power operated seat is available only
on the driver's seat. The front passenger
seat is manually operated.
Refer to Front Seats (Manually Operated
Seats) (page 2-2) for adjustment
instructions.

WARNING

Do not modify or replace the front
seats:

Modifying or replacing the front seats
such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The
front seats contain air bag
components essential to the
supplemental restraint system. Such
modifications could damage the
supplemental restraint system and
result in serious injur y. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is
any need to remove or reinstall the
front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

Driving with damaged front seats is
dangerous. A collision, even on e not
strong enough to inflate the air bags,
could damage the front seats which
contain essential air bag
components. If there was a
subsequent collision, an air bag may
not deploy which could lead to
injuries. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats,
front seat belt pretensioners and air
bags after a collision.

2-4

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

CAUTION

Ø The seat-bottom power

adjustment is operated by moto rs.
Avoid extended operation because
excessive use can damage the
motors.

Ø To prevent the battery from

running down, avoid using the
power adjustment when the
engine is stopped. The adjuster
uses a large amount of electrical
power.

Ø Do not use the switch to make

more than on e adjustment at a
time.

qSeat Slide (Driver's Seat)

To slide the seat, move the slide lifter
switch on the outside of the seat to the
front or back and hold it. Release the
switch at the desired position.

qSeat Recline (Driver's Seat)

WARNING

Do not drive with either front seat
reclined:

Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you do not get the full
protection from seat belts. Du ring
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and
suffer serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.

Change the seatb ack angle by pressing the
front or rear side of the reclining switch.
Release the switch at the desired position.

2-5

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

q

Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

The seat height can be adjusted by
moving the switch up or down.

qSeat Position Memory

One-touch seat position programming and
activation is available on the driver's seat.

Set button

Programming of the driver's seat positions
is possible using the following functions:

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Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3 and the
set button.

l

Operation using the advanced key/
retractable type key

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Programmed seat positions can be
activated using the following functions:

l

Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3.

l

Operation using advanced keyless
functions/keyless entry system

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NOTE

(With advanced key/retractable type key)

Individual seat positions can be programmed
to the three available programming buttons on
the side of the driver's seat, plus one seat
position for each advanced key/retractable
type key used with the vehicle.

CAUTION

When activating the seat position, do
not place your hands or fingers
around the seat bottom. The seat
moves to the desired position
automatically, and if your hands or
fingers are placed around the seat
bottom, it could cause injury.

2-6

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Some models.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Operation using the seat-side buttons

Programming

Park the vehicle in a safe location before
performing the seat position
programming. (Vehicle must be stopped)

1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
For each seat position adjustment
method refer to the following pages:
Seat Slide (page 2-5)
Seat Recline (page 2-5)
Height Adjustment (page 2-6)

2. Press the desired programming button
1, 2, or 3 while pressing the set button
until a beep sound is heard.
The button is programmed after a beep
sound is heard. Other buttons can be
programmed using the same procedure.

NOTE

Vehicle maintenance or other reasons
requiring the vehicle battery to be
disconnected will result in the seat position
memory being erased.
In this case, re-program the seat positions.

Setting the driver's seat to a pre­programmed position

There are two methods for setting the
driver's seat to a pre-programmed
position. For example, the type A method
can be used before sitting in the seat and
while the driver's door is open, and the
type B method can be used after getting in
the vehicle with the driver's door closed.

NOTE

In the following cases, the seat position set
function cancels:

l

Any of the seat adjustment switches are
operated.

l

The set switch is pressed.

l

A programming button 1, 2, or 3 is pressed.

l

The vehicle starts moving.

l

Vehicle locking/unlocking is done using the
transmitter.

l

Vehicle locking/unlocking is done by
pressing the request switch on a front door
while the advanced key is being carried.

TYPE B

When the ignition is switched ON or the
driver's door is closed, press and hold the
desired programming button 1, 2, or 3.

NOTE

In the following cases, the seat position set
function cancels:

l

Any of the seat adjustment switches are
operated.

l

The set switch is pressed.

l

The vehicle starts moving.

Operation using the advanced key/
retractable type key

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With advanced key

Lock button

Unlock button

TYPE A

When the ignition switched off and the
driver's door is open, press the
programming button 1, 2, or 3 for the
desired seating position.

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Some models.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

With retractable type key

Unlock button

Lock button

Operation
indicator light

Programming

One seat position can be programmed into
each advanced key/retractable type key.
After the following condit ions have been
met, operate the seat and the advanced
key/retractable type key to program the
seat positions.

l

The ignition switched off
(The auxiliary key/retractable type key
is removed from the ignition switch)

l

The driver's door is open

1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
For each seat position adjustment
method, refer to the following pages:
Seat Slide (page 2-5)
Seat Recline (page 2-5)
Height Adjustment (page 2-6)

2. Press and hold the unlock button on the
advanced key/retractable type key
while pressing the set button until a
beep sound is heard.
The advanced key/retractable type key
is programmed after a beep sound is
heard.

Seat position activation

With the ignition switched off, unlock the
doors using any of the following methods
and open the driver's door within about 40
seconds to set the driver's seat to a pre­programmed position.

l

Press the unlock switch on the
advanced key/retractable type key.

l

Press the request switch on a front door
while the advanced key is being
carried.

NOTE

If any of the following occurs, the seat position
activation function cancels:

l

The lock/unlock button is pressed while the
key is not inserted into the ignition switch
or the key slot.

l

A seat adjustment switch is operated.

l

The vehicle starts moving.

l

The selected programming button 1, 2, or 3.

l

The request switch on a front door is
pressed while the advanced key is being
carried.

l

The set switch is pressed.

Erasing memory

After the following condit ions have been
met, press the lock button on the
advanced key/retractable type key while
pressing the set button until a beep sound
is heard.

l

The ignition switch is in the LOCK
position
(The auxiliary key/retractable type key
is removed from the ignition switch)

l

The driver's door is open

2-8

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

NOTE

Memory will also be erased if any of the
following operations are performed:

l

The advanced key/retractable type key code
has been changed.
Refer to Immobilizer System (with
Advanced Key) on page 3-49.
Refer to Immobilizer System (without
Advanced Key) on page 3-52.

l

The vehicle battery is disconnected for
vehicle maintenance or other reasons.

Rear Seat

WARNING

Do not stack cargo higher than the
seatbacks or place articles on the rear
package tray or on the luggage
compartment cover:

Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatbacks, and
placing articles on the rear seat or on
the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking
or a collision, objects can fly around
and become projectiles that may hit
and injure passengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.

Do not drive with the seatback
unlocked:

All of the seatbacks play an
important role in your protection in a
vehicle. Leaving the seatback
unlocked is dangerous as it can allow
passengers to be ejected or thrown
around and baggage to strike
occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury.
After returning the seatback at any
time, even when there are no other
passengers, rock the seatback to
make sure it is locked in place.

2-9

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Never allow a passenger to sit or stand
on the folded seatback while the
vehicle is moving:

Driving with a passenger on the
folded seatback is dangerous.
Allowing a child to sit up on the
folded seatback while the vehicle is
moving is particularly dangerous. In
a sudden stop or even a minor
collision, a ch ild not in a proper seat
or child-restraint system and seat
belt could be thrown forward, back
or even out of the vehicle resulting in
serious injuries or death. The child in
the baggage area could be thrown
into other occupants and cause
serious injury.

Never give the car keys to children and
do not allow them to play in the vehicle
(4 Door):

Playing with the folding rear seats is
dangerous. The folding rear
seatbacks cannot be folded down
from inside the trunk. Once the
seatbacks are back up, a child in the
trunk would not be able to get out
the way they had entered. If you have
small children, keep the seatbacks
locked.

Always leave your car locked and keep
the car keys safely away from children:

Leaving your car unlocked or the
keys in reach of children is
dangerous. Children who find their
way into the trunk through an
unlocked rear seatback or an open
trunk can become accidentally locked
in the trunk. This could result in
death or brain damage from heat
prostration, particularly in the
summer. Always lock the doors and
the trunk, and as an added measure,
keep the rear seatbacks locked,
whether you have children in your
home or not.

Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your child ren will not find or
play with them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is danger ous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children may find these new
kinds of keys to be an interesting toy
to play with and could cause the
power windows or other controls to
operate, or even make the vehicle
move.

2-10

NOTE

When returning a rear seat to its original
position, also replace the seat belt to its
normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls
out and retracts.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

qSplit-Folding Rear Seatback

To fold the seatbacks

CAUTION

When operating the rear seatback
knob, make sure you support the
seatback with your hand. If the
seatback is not supported with your
hand, it will flip forward suddenly
and could cause injury to the finger
that pushes the rear seatback knob
down.

1. Position the outboard seat belts to the
side when folding the seatbacks down.

2. Support the seatback with your hand.

3. Push the rear seatback knob down.

WARNING

Always make sure the seat belts are
fully pulled out from under the
seatbacks:

A seat belt caught under a seatback
after the seatback is returned to its
upright position is dangerous. In a
collision or sudden stop, the seat belt
cannot provide adequate protection.

When returning the seatback to the
upright position, make sure there is no
red indication:

A rear seatback not fully returned
and locked in the upright position is
dangerous. Sudden stops or
maneuvering could cause a seatback
to flip forward suddenly resulting in
injury. If the red indicator is visible on
the back of the rear seatback knob,
the seatback is not locked in the
upright position.

Locked position

To return the seatbacks to the upright
position

1. Position the outboard seat belts to the
side.

2. Lift the seatbacks upright.

3. Make sure the seat belts are fully
pulled out from under the seatbacks.

4. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from
inside the vehicle to make sure they are
locked.

Unlocked position

Red indicator

2-11

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

qArmrest

The rear armr est in the center of the rear
seatback can be used (no occupant in the
center seat) or placed upright.

Head Restraints

Head restraints are intended to help
protect you and the passengers from neck
injury.

WARNING

Always drive with the head restraints
installed when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
adjusted:

Driving with the head restraints
adjusted too low or removed is
dangerous. With no support behind
your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision.

Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop­catch release, then push the head restraint
down.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top is
even with the top of the passenger's ears,
never the passenger's neck to prevent
injury.

Front seat

2-12

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Rear seat

Removal/Installation

To remove the head restraint, pull it up
while pressing the stop-catch .
To install the head restraint, press the
uprights into the holes while pressing the
stop-catch.

WARNING

Always drive with the head restraints
set up when seats are being used and
make sure they are properly set up:

Driving with the head restraints not
set up is dangerous. With no support
behind your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision.

qActive Head Restraints

The active head restraints are equipped on
the front seats.
In a rear-end collision, the active head
restraints use the force applied by the
occupant on the seatback to
instantaneously move the head restraints
in the forward direction, reducing
excessive rearward tilting of the head and
reducing the load on the neck. The active
head restraints are also highly effective at
reducing whip-lash injuries which
commonly occur in rear-end collisions at
low to mid-range vehicle speeds.

WARNING

Ø Always adjust the head restraints

properly as specified in this
section. Failure to do so can
reduce the effectiveness of the
active head restraint.

Ø Do not attach any accessories such

as a TV screen to a front seatback
and/or a front head restraint. Also
do not place heavy items or thick
items, or both in the seatback
pocket. Doing so could reduce the
effectiveness of the active head
restraint in a rear-end collision.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

NOTE

l

The active head restraints operate in a
rear-end collision. The head restraints
return to their original position after the
collision.

l

The method for adjusting the active head
restraints is the same as a normal head
restraint.

Seat Warmer

í

The driver and front passenger seats can
be warmed by rotating the applicable seat
warmer dial while the ignition is switched
ON.
The seat temperature increases as the
number on the dial increases. When the
seat warmers are not in use, rotate the seat
warmer dials to 0.

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í

Some models.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

WARNING

Ø Be careful when using the seat

warmer. The heat from the seat
warmer may be too hot for some
people, as indicated below, and
could cause a low-temperature
burn.

Ø

Infants, small babies, elderly
people, and physically
challenged people

Ø

People with delicate skin

Ø

People who are excessively
fatigued

Ø

People who are drunk

Ø

People who have taken sleep­inducing medicine such as
sleeping pills or cold medicine

Ø Do not use the seat warmer with

anything having high moisture­retention ability such as a blanket
or cushion on the seat. The seat
may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.

Ø Do not use the seat warmer even

when taking a short nap in the
vehicle. The seat may be heated
excessively and cause a low­temperature burn.

Ø Do not place heavy objects with

sharp projections on the seat, or
insert needles or pins into it. This
could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in
injury from a minor burn.

NOTE

Use the seat warmer when the engine is
running, and do not continue to use it for a
long period of time.

CAUTION

Do not use organic solvents to clean
the seat. It may damage the seat
surface and the heater.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions

Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden
stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.

All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way
when not in use.

The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an
emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during a
collision.

However, the front passenger's seat and all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two
modes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.
While we recommend you put all children in the rear seats, if you must use the front
passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and make
sure any child-restraint system is secured properly.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

WARNING

Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:

Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not
wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown
out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In th e same
collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer.

Do not wear twisted seat belts:

Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is not
available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt,
which could cause serious injury or death.

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:

Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt
used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers
could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for
more than on e person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant
properly restrained.

Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:

Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt
webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate
protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt
systems in use during an accident before they are used again.

Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has
been expended:

One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may
also deploy at the same time. Like the air bags, the front seat belt pretensioners will
only function once. While it is safer to use a post-crash (a seat belt that was used in
an accident) than no front seat belt at all, using a front seat belt with an expended
pretensioner or load limiter loaded reduces the safety available to you. If the front
seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase.
Expended front seat belt pretensioners and air bags must be replaced after any
collision which caused them to deploy. Additionally, the load limiter will only limit
loads on the chest once in a collision and this is another reason to have the front
seat belts inspected. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seat
belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

CAUTION

Belt retraction may become diffic ult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep
them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the
Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-60).

qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific
recommendations.
The lap belt should be worn SNUGLYAND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.
The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the
stomach area.
Persons with serious medical condit ions also should wear seat belts. Check with your
doctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.

qEmergency Locking Mode

In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the
retractor will lock in position during a collision. When the seat belt is fastened, it will
always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by
pulling it all the way out to its full length. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable
movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, it may be in the automatic locking
mode because the belt has been pulled too far out. To return the belt to the more
comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until the vehicle has stopped in a safe, level
area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then extend it
around you again.
If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled out, retract the belt once, and then try pulling it
out slowly. If this fails, pull the belt strongly one time and loosen, then pull it out again
slowly.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

qAutomatic Locking Mode

Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to
an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,
pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will
retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See the section on child
restraint (page 2-28).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt

qFastening the Seat Belt

1. Grasp the seat belt tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

Lap/shoulder
belt

Seat belt
tongue

3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat
belt buckle until you hear a click
sound.

Seat belt tongue

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the
Seat Belt:

Improper positioning of the shoulder
portion of th e seat belt is dangerous.
Always make sure the shoulder
portion of th e seat belt is positioned
across your shoulder and near your
neck, but never under your arm, on
your neck, or on your upper arm.

4. Position the lap belt as low as possible,
not on the abdominal area, then adjust
the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly
against your body.

Take up slack
Keep low on
hip bone

Too high

Seat belt
buckle

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WARNING

Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat
Belt:

The lap portion of the seat belt worn
too high is dangerous. In a collision,
this would concentrate the impact
force directly on the abdominal area,
causing serious injury. Wear the lap
portion of th e belt snugly and as low
as possible.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

qUnfastening the Seat Belt

Depress the button on the seat belt buckle.
If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out
and check for kinks or twists. Then make
sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

Button

NOTE

If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for
kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting
properly, have it inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

qFront Shoulder Belt Adjuster

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if
the seat belt touches your neck, or if it
crosses your arm instead of your shoulder.
To raise the shoulder belt adjuster, push
the adjuster up. To lower the shoulder belt
adjuster, pull the adjuster and slide it
down. Make sure the adjuster is locked.

To raise To lower

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the
Seat Belt:

Improper positioning of the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
Always make sure the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is positioned
across your shoulder and near your
neck, but never under your arm, on
your neck, or on your upper arm.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems

For optimum protection, the driver and
front passenger seat belts are equipped
with pretensioner and load limiting
systems. For both these systems to work
properly you must wear the seat belt
properly.

Pretensioners:

In moderate or severe frontal or near­frontal accidents, the front air bag and
pretensioner systems deploy
simultaneously. The front seat belt
retractors remove slack quickly as the air
bags are expandi ng.
In addition, the pretensioner system for
the front passenger, like the front
passenger air bag, is designed to only
deploy in accordance with the total seated
weight on the front passenger seat. Any
time the air bags and front seat belt
pretensioners have fired they must be
replaced. For details, refer to the front
passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-56).

Load limiter:

The load limit ing system releases belt
webbing in a controlled manner to reduce
belt force on the occupant's chest. While
the most severe load on a seat belt occurs
in frontal collisions, the load limiter has
an automatic mechanical function and can
activate in any accident mode with
sufficient occupant movement.
Even if the pretensioners have not fired,
the load limiting function must be
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer
after any collision.

WARNING

Wear seat belts only as recommended
in this owner's manual:

Incorrect positioning of the driver and
front passenger seat belts is
dangerous. Without proper
positioning, the pretensioner and
load limiting systems cannot provide
adequate protection in an accident
and this could result in serious injury.
For more det ails about wearing seat
belts, refer to “Fastening the seat
belts” (page 2-20).

Have your seat belts changed
immediately if the pretensioner or load
limiter has been expended:

One or both front air bags may
deploy, and the corresponding
pretensioner(s) may also deploy at
the same time. Like the air bags, the
front seat belt pretensioners will only
function once. While it is safer to use
a post-crash (a seat belt that was
used in an accident) than no front
seat belt at all, using a front seat belt
with an expended pr etensioner or
load limiter loaded reduces the safety
available to you. If the front seat belt
pretensioners are not replaced, the
risk of injury in a collision will
increase. Expended front seat belt
pretensioners and air bags must be
replaced after any collision which
caused them to deploy. Additionally,
the load limiter will only limit loads
on the chest once in a collision and
this is another reason to have the
front seat belts inspected. Always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
inspect the front seat belt
pretensioners and air bags after any
collision.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Do not modify the components or
wiring, or use electronic testing devices
on the pretensioner system:

Modifying the components or wiring
of the pretens ioner system, including
the use of electronic testing devices is
dangerous. You could ac cidentally
activate it or make it inoperable
which would prevent it from
activating in an accide nt. The
occupants or repairers could be
seriously injured.

Properly dispose of the pretensioner
system:

Improper disposal of the pretensioner
system or a vehicle with non­deactivated pretensioners is
dangerous. Unless all sa fety
procedures are followed, injury could
result. Ask an Authorized Mazda
Dealer how to safely dispose of the
pretensioner system or how to scrap
a pretensioner-equipped vehicle.

NOTE

l

The pretensioner system will activate in a
moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal
collision. The pretensioner system for the
front passenger is designed to only deploy
in accordance with the total seated weight
on the front passenger seat. It will not
activate in most rollovers, side or rear
impacts.

l

Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be
released when the air bags and
pretensioners deploy. This does not indicate
a fire. This gas normally has no effect on
occupants, however, those with sensitive
skin may experience light skin irritation. If
residue from the deployment of the air bags
or the front pretensioner system gets on the
skin or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as
possible.

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Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is working properly, the warning
light illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON or after the engine is
cranked. The war ning light turns off after
a specified period of time.

A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
work in an accident.

WARNING

Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:

Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

q

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep

If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and
the warning light, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:

Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the
front seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible.

Seat Belt Extender

If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in the critical moment of a crash.
When ordering an extender, only order
one that provides the necessary additional
length to fasten the seat belt properly.
Please contact your Authorized Mazda
Dealer for more information.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

WARNING

Do not use a seat belt extender unless
it is necessary:

Using a seat belt extender when not
necessary is dangerous. The seat belt
will be too long and not fit properly.
In an accident, the seat belt will not
provide adequate protection and you
could be seriously injured. Only use
the extender when it is required to
fasten the seat belt properly.

Do not use an improper extender:

Using a seat belt extender that is for
another person or a different vehicle
or seat is dangerous. The seat belt
will not provide adequate protection
and the user could be seriously
injured in an accident. Only use the
extender provided for you and for the
particular vehicle and seat. NEVER
use the extender in a different vehicle
or seat. If you sell your Mazda, do
not leave your seat belt extender in
the vehicle. It could be used
accidentally by the new owner of the
vehicle. After removing the seat belt
extender, discard it. Never use the
seat belt extender in any other
vehicle you may own in the future.

NOTE

When not in use, remove the seat belt extender
and store it in the vehicle. If the seat belt
extender is left connected, the seat belt
extender might get damaged as it will not
retract with the rest of the seat belt and can
easily fall out of the door when not in use and
be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning
light will not illuminate and function properly.

Do not use an extender that is too
long:

Using an ext ender that is too long is
dangerous. The seat belt will not fit
properly. In an accident, the seat belt
will not provide adequate protection
and you could be seriously injured.
Do not use the extender or choose
one shorter in length if the distance
between the extender's buckle and
the center of the user's body is less
than 15 cm (6 in).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep

The seat belt warning light illuminates
and a beep sound will be heard if the
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition is switched ON.

Conditions of operation

Condition Result

The driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is
switched ON.

The driver's seat belt is
fastened while the warning
light and the beep sound are
activated.

The driver's seat belt is
fastened before the ignition
is switched ON.

The warning light
illuminates for about 1
minute and a beep
sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds.

The warning light
turns off and the beep
sound stops.

The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.

Driver seated/Front passenger not
seated

The belt minder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, the
warning light/beep operates to give you
further reminders according to the chart
below.

Vehicle speed

Condition

Seat belt

Indicator

Beep

: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated
: Flashing
: Beep

Between 0 ― 20

km/h

(0 ― 12 mph)

20 km/h

(12 mph) or

more

Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fast ened or the beep sound
period has passed.

qBelt Minder

NOTE

The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate or
restore the seat belt minder.

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Driver seated/Front passenger seated

The seat belt warning function reminds
the front passenger to fasten the seat belt
according to the chart below.

Vehicle speed

Condition

Seat belt
(Driver)

Seat belt
(Passenger)

Indicator

Beep

: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated
: Flashing
: Beep

Between 0 ― 20

km/h

(0 ― 12 mph)

20 km/h

(12 mph) or

more

Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function to
operate depending on the weight of the
item.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fast ened or the beep sound
period has passed.

NOTE

l

To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on the
front passenger seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.

l

When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that neither
the warning light nor the warning beep
operate.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Child Restraint Precautions

Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use
them.

You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety
of children riding in your vehicle.

Whatever child-restraint system you consider, please pick the appropriate one for the age
and size of the child, obey the law and follow the instructions that come with the individual
child-restraint system.

A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should sit in the rear and use seat belts,
both lap and shoulder. If the shoulder belt crosses the neck or face, move the child closer to
the center of the vehicle in the outboard seats, and towards the buckle on the right if the
child is seated on the center seat.

Statistics confirm that the rear seat is the best place for all chil dren up to 12 years of age,
and more so with a supplemental restraint system (air bags).

A rear-facing child-res traint system should NEVER be used on the front seat with the air
bag system activated. The front passenger's seat is also the least preferred seat for other
child-restraint systems.

To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the
front passenger seat weight sensors work as a part of the supplemental restraint system.
This system deactivates the front passenger front and side air bags and also the front
passenger seat belt pretensioner system when the total seated weight on the front passenger
seat is less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb).

When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, the system shuts off the front
passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system, so make sure the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.

Even if the front passenger air bag is shut off, Mazda strongly recommends that children be
properly restrained and child-restraint systems of all kinds are properly secured on the rear
seats which are the best place for children.

For more details, refer to “Front passenger seat weight sensors” (page 2-56).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

WARNING

Use the correct size child-restraint system:

For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be
properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and
size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.

Follow the ma nufacturer's instructions and always keep the child-restraint system
buckled down:

An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it
could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make
sure any child-restraint system is prope rly secured in place according to the child­restraint system manufacturer's instructions. When not in use, remove it from the
vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors
for LATCH child-restraint systems and the corresponding tether anchor.

Always secure a child in a proper child-restraint system:

Holding a chi ld in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous. No
matter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold onto a child in a
sudden stop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or
other occupants. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to air bag
forces that could resu lt in serious injury or death to the child, or the child may be
slammed into an adult, causing injury to both child and adult.

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that
could deploy:

Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even
though you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on
the fact that the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.
The child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violently
backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless
it is unavoidable:

In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to
the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger
seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous:

Your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors. Even with the
front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passenger seat to seat
a child, using a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat under
the following conditions increases the danger of the front passenger air bag
deploying and could result in serious injury or death to the child.
Ø The total seated weight of the child with the child-restraint system on the front

passenger seat is approximately 30 kg (66 lb) or more with a child in the child­restraint system.

Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint

system.

Ø A rear passenger or luggage pushing or pulling down on the front passenger

seatback.

Ø A rear passenger puts their feet on the front seat rails.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.
Ø Heavy items are placed in the seatback map pocket.
Ø The seat is washed.
Ø Liquids are spilled on the seat.
Ø The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items

placed behind it.

Ø The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver

seat.

Ø Any accessories, which might increase the total seated weight on the front

passenger seat, are attached to the front passenger seat.
The designated positions with seat belts on the rear seats are the safest places for
children. Always use seat belts and child restraints.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle
with side and curtain air bag s:

It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of
the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along
both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint
system is used. The impact of inflation from a side or curtain air bag could cause
serious injury or death to an out of position child. Furthermore, leaning over or
against the front door could block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate the
advantages of supplemental protection. With the front air bag and the additional
side air bag that comes out of the front seat, the rear seat is always a better location
for children. Take special care not to allow a child to lean over or against the side
window, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint system.

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:

Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt
used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers
could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for
more than on e person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant
properly restrained.

CAUTION

A seat belt or child-restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle during
warm weather. To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your
child touches them.

NOTE

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH
child-restraint systems in the rear seat. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system,
refer to “LATCH Child-Restraint Systems” (page 2-39).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Installing Child-Restraint Systems

Accident statistics reveal that a child is
safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's
seat is clearly the worst choice for any
child under 12, and with rear-facing child­restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to
air bags.

Some child-restraint systems now come
with tethers and therefore must be
installed on the seats that take tethers to
be effective. In your Mazda, tethered
child-restraint systems can only be
accommodated in the three positions on
the rear seat.

Even if your vehicle is equipped with
front passenger seat weight sensors (page
2-56), which automatically deactivates the
front passenger air bag, a rear seat is the
safest place for a child of any age or size.

Some child-restraint systems also employ
specially designed LATCH attachments;
refer to “LATCH Child-Restraint
Systems” (page 2-39).

WARNING

Tethered Child-Restraint Systems Work
Only on Tether-Equipped Rear Seats:

Installation of a tether equipped
child-restraint system in the front
passenger's seat defeats the safety
design of the system and will result in
an increased chance of serious injury
if the child-restraint system goes
forward without benefit of being
tethered.
Place tether equipped child-restraint
systems where there are tether
anchors.

qRear Seat Child-Restraint System

Installation

Follow these instructions when using a
child-restraint system, unless you are
attaching a LATCH-equipped child­restraint system to the rear LATCH lower
anchors. Refer to “LATCH Child­Restraint Systems” (page 2-39).

NOTE

Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you
are not sure whether you have a LATCH
system or tether, check in the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions and follow
them accordingly. Depending on the type of
child-restraint system, it may use LATCH
system instead of seat belts or if the belt goes
across the child's chest, may recommend
against using automatic locking mode.

1. Make sure the seatback is securely
latched by pushing it back until it is
fully locked.

2. Remove the head restraint (except
center seat position).
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12.

3. Secure the child-restraint system with
the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
See the manufacturer's instructions on
the child-restraint system for belt
routing instructions.

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4. To get the retractor into the automatic
locking mode, pull the shoulder belt
portion of the seat belt until the entire
length of the belt is out of the retractor.

5. Push the child-restraint system firmly
into the vehicl e seat. Be sure the belt
retracts as snugly as possible. A
clicking noise from the retractor will be
heard during retraction if the system is
in the automatic locking mode. If the
belt does not lock the seat down tight,
repeat this step.

NOTE

Inspect this function before each use of the
child-restraint system. You should not be able
to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor
while the system is in the automatic locking
mode. When you remove the child-restraint
system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return
the system to emergency locking mode before
occupants use the seat belts.

6. If your child-restraint system requires
the use of a tether strap, refer to the
manufacturer's instructions to hook and
tighten the tether strap.

Anchor bracket location (4 Door)

Anchor bracket

Tether strap position (4 Door)

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

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Anchor bracket location (5 Door
outboard position)

Tether strap position (5 Door outboard
position)

Tether strap

Forward

Tether strap position (5 Door center
position)

Tether
strap

7. Install the head restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12.

Anchor bracket location (5 Door center
position)

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WARNING

Use the tether and tether anchor only
for a child-restraint system:

Using the tether or tether anchor to
secure anything but a child-restraint
system is dangerous. This could
weaken or da mage the tether or
tether anchor and result in injury.

Always route the tether strap between
the head restra int and the seatback
(Except center position):

Routing the tether strap on top of the
head restraint is dangerous. In a
collision the tether strap could slide
off the head restraint and loosen the
child-restraint system. The child­restraint system could move which
may result in death or injury to the
child.

Always attach the tether strap to the
correct tether anchor position:

Attaching the tether strap to the
incorrect tether anchor position is
dangerous. In a collision, the tether
strap could come off and loosen the
child-restraint system. If the child­restraint system moves it could result
in death or injury to the child.

qIf You Must Use the Front Seat

for Children

If you cannot put all children in the rear
seat, at least put the smallest children in
the rear and be sure the largest child up
front uses the shoulder belt over the
shoulder.
NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat, even
with a seat weight sensor equipped
vehicle.
This seat is also not set up for tethered
child-restraint systems, put them in one of
the rear seat positions set up with tether
anchors.
Likewise the LATCH child-restraint
system cannot be secured in the front
passenger's seat and should be used in the
rear seat.
Do not allow anyone to sleep against the
side window if you have an optional side
and curtain air bag, it could cause serious
injuries to an out of position occupant. As
children more often sleep in cars, it is
better to put them in the rear seat. If
installing the child-restraint system on the
front seat is unavoidable, follow these
instructions when using a front-facing
child-restraint system in the front
passenger's seat.

NOTE

l

To check if your front seats have side air
bags:
Mazda vehicles equipped with side air bag
will have a “SRS AIRBAG” tag on the
outboard shoulder of the front seats.

l

To check if your vehicle has curtain air
bags:
Mazda vehicles equipped with curtain air
bag will have an “SRS AIRBAG” marking
on the window pillars along the roof edge.

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WARNING

Always move the front passenger seat
as far back as possible if installing a
front-facing child-restraint system on it
is unavoidable:

As your vehicle has front air bags
and doubly so because your vehicle
has side air bags, a front-facing
child-restraint system should be put
on the front passenger seat only
when it is unavoidable.
Even if the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light
illuminates, always move the seat as
far back as possible, because the
force of a deploying air bag could
cause serious injury or death to the
child.

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint
system in the front seat with an air bag
that could deploy:

Rear-facing child-restraint systems
on the front seat are particularly
dangerous.
Even in a moderate collision, the
child-restraint system can be hit by a
deploying air bag and moved
violently backward resulting in
serious injury or death to the child.
Even though you may feel assured
that the front passenger air bag will
not deploy based on the fact that the
front passenger air bag deactivat ion
indicator light illuminates.

Do not allow a child or anyone to lean
over or against the side window of a
vehicle with side and curtain air bags:

It is dangerous to allow anyone to
lean over or against the side window,
the area of the front passenger seat,
the front and rear window pillars and
the roof edge along both sides from
which the side and curtain air bags
deploy, even if a child-restraint
system is used. The impact of
inflation from a side or curtain air
bag could cause serious injury or
death to an out of position child.
Furthermore, leaning over or against
the front door could block the side
and curtain air bags and eliminate
the advantages of supplemental
protection. With the front air bag and
the additional side air bag that
comes out of the front seat, the rear
seat is always a better location for
children. Take special care not to
allow a child to lean over or against
the side window, even if the child is
seated in a child-restraint system.

qFront Passenger's Seat Child-

Restraint System Installation

1. Slide the seat as far back as possible.

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2. Secure the child-restraint system with
the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
See the manufacturer's instructions on
the child-restraint system for belt
routing instructions.

3. To get the retractor into the automatic
locking mode, pull the shoulder belt
portion of the seat belt until the entire
length of the belt is out of the retractor.

4. Push the child-restraint system firmly
into the vehicl e seat. Be sure the belt
retracts as snugly as possible. A
clicking noise from the retractor will be
heard during retraction if the system is
in automatic locking mode. If the belt
does not lock the seat down tight,
repeat the previ ous step and also this
one.

NOTE

l

Inspect this function before each use of the
child-restraint system. You should not be
able to pull the shoulder belt out of the
retractor while the system is in the
automatic locking mode. When you remove
the child-restraint system, be sure the belt
fully retracts to return the system to
emergency locking mode before occupants
use the seat belts.

l

Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Depending on the type of child-restraint
system, it may not employ seat belts which
are in automatic locking mode.

5. Make sure the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminates
after installing a child-restraint system
on the front passenger seat.
Refer to Front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light on page
2-56.

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WARNING

Do not seat a child in a child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat if
the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light does not
illuminate:

While it is always better to install any
child-restraint system on the rear
seat, it is imperative that a child­restraint system ONLY be used on the
front passenger seat if the
deactivation indicator light
illuminates when the child is seated
in the child-restraint system (page
2-56). Seating a child in a child­restraint system installed on the front
passenger seat with the front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light not illuminated is
dangerous. If this indicator light does
not illuminate even when the total
seated weight is less than
approximately 30 kg (66 lb), this
means that the front passenger front
and side air bags, and seat belt
pretensioner are ready for
deployment. If an accident were to
deploy an air bag, a child in a child­restraint system sitting in the front
passenger seat could be seriously
injured or killed. If the indicator light
does not illum inate after seating a
child in a child-restraint system on
the front passenger seat, seat a child
in a child-restraint system on the rear
seat and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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LATCH Child-Restraint Systems

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed
LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the
seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systems
must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective. If they have a tether you
must use it to better assure your child's safety.

WARNING

Follow the ma nufacturer's instructions for the use of the child-restraint system:

An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it
could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make
sure the child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child­restraint system manufacturer's instructions.

Never attach two child -restraint systems to the same LATCH lower anchor:

Attaching two child-restraint systems to the same LATCH lower anchor is dangerous.
In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child-res traint
system attachments, and it may break, causing serious injury or death. If you use the
seat position for another child-restraint system when an outboard LATCH position is
occupied, use the center seat belts instead, and the tether if tether-equipped.

Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured:

An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it
could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Follow
the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions on belt routing to secure the
seat just as you would with a child in it so that nobody is tempted to put a child in
an improperly secured seat later on. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or
fasten it with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors for LATCH
child-restraint systems.

Make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the LATCH child­restraint system:

Not following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing
the child-restraint system is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign object prevent the
child-restraint system from being securely attached to the LATCH lower anchors and
the child-restraint system is installed improperly, the child-restraint system could
move in a sudden stop or collision causing serious injury or death to the child or
other occupants. When installing the child-restraint system, make sure there are no
seat belts or foreign objects near or around the LATCH lower anchors. Always follow
the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions.

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qLATCH Child-Restraint System

Installation Procedure (Rear
Outboard Seats)

1. Make sure the seatback is securely
latched by pushing it back until it is
fully locked.

2. Expand the area between the seat
bottom and the seatback slightly to
verify the locations of the LATCH
lower anchors.

NOTE

The markings above the LATCH lower anchors
indicate the locations of LATCH lower
anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint
system.

5. If your child-restraint system came
equipped with a tether, that means it is
very important to properly secure the
tether for child safety. Please carefully
follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions when
installing tethers.

Anchor bracket location (4 Door)

Anchor bracket

Tether strap position (4 Door)

Tether strap

3. Remove the head restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12.

4. Secure the child-restraint system using
BOTH LATCH lower anchors,
following the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instruction. Pull on the
child-restraint to be sure both anchors
are engaged.

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Anchor bracket

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Anchor bracket location (5 Door)

Tether strap position (5 Door)

Tether strap

Forward

6. Install the head restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12.

WARNING

Use the tether and tether anchor only
for a child-restraint system:

Using the tether or tether anchor to
secure anything but a child-restraint
system is dangerous. This could
weaken or da mage the tether or
tether anchor and result in injury.

Always route the tether strap between
the head restra int and the seatback:

Routing the tether strap on top of the
head restraint is dangerous. In a
collision the tether strap could slide
off the head restraint and loosen the
child-restraint system. The child­restraint system could move which
may result in death or injury to the
child.

Always attach the tether strap to the
correct tether anchor position:

Attaching the tether strap to the
incorrect tether anchor position is
dangerous. In a collision, the tether
strap could come off and loosen the
child-restraint system. If the child­restraint system moves it could result
in death or injury to the child.

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qLATCH Child-Restraint System

Installation Procedure (Rear
Center Seat)

The LATCH lower anchors at the center
of the rear seat are much further apart than
the sets of LATCH lower anchors for
child-restraint system installation at other
seating positions. Child-restraint systems
with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be
installed on the center seating position.
Some LATCH equipped child-restraint
systems can be placed in the center
position and will reach the nearest
LATCH lower anchors which are 400 mm
(15.75 in) apart. LATCH compatible
child-restraint systems (with attachments
on belt webbing) can be used at this
seating position only if the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions state
that the child-restraint system can be
installed to LATCH lower anchors that are
400 mm (15.75 in) apart. Do not attach
two child-restraint systems to the same
LATCH lower anchor. If your child­restraint system has a tether, it must also
be used for your child's optimum safety.

WARNING

Use the tether and tether anchor only
for a child-restraint system:

Using the tether or tether anchor to
secure anything but a child-restraint
system is dangerous. This could
weaken or da mage the tether or
tether anchor and result in injury.

Always attach the tether strap to the
correct tether anchor position:

Attaching the tether strap to the
incorrect tether anchor position is
dangerous. In a collision, the tether
strap could come off and loosen the
child-restraint system. If the child­restraint system moves it could result
in death or injury to the child.

1. Make sure the seatback is securely
latched by pushing it back until it is
fully locked.

2. Expand the area between the seat
bottom and the seatback slightly to
verify the locations of the LATCH
lower anchors.

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NOTE

The markings above the LATCH lower anchors
indicate the locations of LATCH lower
anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint
system.

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

3. Secure the child-restraint system using
BOTH LATCH lower anchors,
following the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions. Pull on the
child-restraint to be sure both anchors
are engaged.

4. If your child-restraint system came
equipped with a tether, that means it is
very important to properly secure the
tether for child safety. Please carefully
follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions when
installing tethers.

Anchor bracket location (4 Door)

Anchor bracket

Anchor bracket position (5 Door)

Tether strap position (5 Door)

Tether
strap

Tether strap position (4 Door)

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

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SRS Air Bags

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Please verify
the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location
indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed.

The air bags are installed in the following locations:

l

The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)

l

The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)

l

The outboard sides of the front seatbacks (side air bags)

l

The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides (curtain air bags)

The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protection
in certain situations, so seat belts are always important in the following ways:

Without seat belt usage, the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident.
Seat belt usage is necessary to:

l

Keep the occupant from being thrown into an inflating air bag.

l

Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is not designed for air bag
inflation, such as roll-over or rear impact.

l

Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal, near frontal, side collisions that are not
severe enough to activate the air bags.

l

Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.

l

Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an accident because the
air bags provide no protection to these parts of the body.

l

Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle.

Your vehicle is also equipped with a driver and front passenger occupant
classification system. For details, refer to the driver and front passenger occupant
classification system (page 2-56).

Small children must be protected by a child-restraint system as stipulated by law in every
state and province. In certain states and provinces, larger children must use a child-restraint
system (page 2-28).

Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necess ary for your child and follow the
installation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions.

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WARNING

Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles:

Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous.
Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be
expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal, side
collisions that are at least moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat
belts.

Children should not ride in the front passenger seat:

Placing a child, 12 years or under, in the front seat is dangerous. The child could be
hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. Even if the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, always move the front
passenger seat as far back as possible. A sleeping child is more likely to lean against
the door and be hit by the side air bag in a moderate, right-side collision. Whenever
possible, always secure a child 12 years and under on the rear seat with an
appropriate child-restraint system for the child's ag e and size.

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that
could deploy:

Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even
though you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on
the fact that the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.
The child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violently
backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child.

Do not sit too close to the driver and front passenger air bags:

Sitting too close to the driver and front passenger air bag modules or placing hands
or feet on them is extremely dangerous. The driver and front passenger air bags
inflate with great force and speed. Serious injuries could occur if someone is too
close. The driver should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. The
front seat passenger should keep both feet on the floor. Front seat occupants should
adjust their seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the
seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.

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Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat bel ts properly:

Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them, or sleeping
up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side
and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the
door on the side the car is hit. Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too
close to the door or leaning against a window, or if rear seat occupants grab the
sides of the front seatbacks. Give the side and curtain air bags room to work by
sitting in the center of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn
properly.

Do not attach objects on or around the area where driver and front passenger air
bags deploy:

Attaching an object to the driver and front passenger air bag modules or placing
something in front of them is dangerous. In an accident, an object could interfere
with air bag inflation and injure the occupants.

Do not attach objects on or around the area where a side air bag deploys:

Attaching things to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the
seat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the side
air bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the added
protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is
dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open releasing the gas.
Do not hang net bags, map pouches or backpacks with side straps on the front
seats. Never use seat covers on the front seats. Always keep the side air bag modules
in your front seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision.

Do not attach objects on or around the area where a curtain air bag deploys:

Attaching objects to the areas where the curtain air bag activates such as on the
windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear window pillars and along the roof
edge and assist grips is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the
curtain air bag, which inflates from the front and rear window pillars and along the
roof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag system or redirecting
the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open
releasing the gas.
Do not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips. When hanging clothes,
hang them on the coat hook directly. Always keep the curtain air bag modules free
to deploy in the event of a side collision.

Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats:

Placing luggage or other objects under the front seats is dangerous. The components
essential to the supplemental restraint system could be damaged, and in the event of
a side collisi on, the appropriate air bags may not deploy, which could result in death
or serious injury. To prevent damage to the components essential to the
supplemental restraint system, do not place luggage or other objects under the front
seats.

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Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags
have inflated:

Touching the components of the suppleme ntal restraint system after the air bags
have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could
get burned.

Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle:

Installation of front-end equipment, such as fronta l protection bar (kangaroo bar,
bull bar, push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The
air bag crash sensor system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate
unexpectedly, or it could prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident.
Front occupants could be seriously injured.

Do not modify the suspension:

Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or the
suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.

Do not modify the supplemental restraint system:

Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could ac cidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make
any modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,
badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extra
electrical equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized Mazda
Dealer can provide the specia l care needed in the removal and installation of front
seats. It is important to protect the air bag wiring and connections to assure that the
bags do not accidentally deploy, the driver seat slide position sensor and front
passenger seat weight sensors are not damaged and that the seats retain an
undamaged air bag connection.

NOTE

l

When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released.
Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries
on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.

l

Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems and that
familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important.

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Supplemental Restraint System Components

Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags
Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-22)
Front air bag sensor
Side crash sensors
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-51)
Side and curtain inflators and air bags
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-56)
Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-56)
Front passenger seat weight sensor control module
Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches (page 2-60)
Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-56)

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SRS Air Bags

How the SRS Air Bags Work

Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are
designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident.
The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addition to
the seat belt functions. Be sure to wear seat belts properly.

qFront Seat Belt Pretensioners

The front seat belt pretensioners are designed to deploy in moderate or severe frontal, near
frontal collisions.

qDriver Air Bag

The driver's air bag is mounted in the steering wheels.
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, the
driver's air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver's head or chest
caused by directly hitting the steering wheel.
The driver's dual-stage air bag controls air bag inflation in two energy stages. During an
impact of moderate severity the driver's air bag deploys with lesser energy, whereas during
more severe impacts, it deploys with more energy.

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qFront Passenger Air Bag

The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard.
The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag,
as mentioned above. In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in
accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. For details, refer to the
driver and front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-56).

qSide Air Bags

The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side air
bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or front passenger's chest caused by
directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window. In addition, the front passenger side
air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front
passenger seat. For details, refer to the driver and front passenger occupant classification
system (page 2-56).

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qCurtain Air Bags

The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge
along both sides.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard
passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.

In a side impact:

Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle will cause the curtain air bag on
that side only to inflate.

The side and curtain air bags will deploy only on the side the
vehicle receives the force of the impact.

qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning light
illuminates when the ignition is switched ON or after the engine is cranked. The warning
light turns off after a specified period of time.

A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly
illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work
in an accident.

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SRS Air Bags

WARNING

Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:

Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner
could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.

qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep

If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner systems and the
warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard
for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding:

Driving the vehicle with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the air bags and the front seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and this could result in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected as soon as
possible.

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SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria

This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type
of collision.
(The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.)

Types of collision

A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision

SRS

equipment

Front seat

belt

pretensioner

Driver air

bag

Front

passenger air

bag

Side air bag X*1(impact side only)

Curtain air

bag

X: The SRS air bag equipment is designed to deploy in a collision.

*1

: The front passenger front and side air bags and the seat belt pretensioner are designed to

*1

(both sides)

X

X

*1

X

X (impact side only)

No air bag and front seat
belt pretensioner will be
activated in a rear collision.

deploy depending on the condition of the total seated weight on the front passenger seat.

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Limitations to SRS Air Bag

In severe collisions such as those described previously in “SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria”, the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents,
the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.

Limitations to front/near front collision detection:

The following illustrations are examples of front/near front collisions that may not be
detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.

Impacts involving trees or poles

Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate

Frontal offset impact to the vehicle

Limitations to side collision detection:

The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not be detected as
severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.

Side impacts involving trees or poles

Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles

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Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System

First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” (page 2-44)
carefully.

qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the
supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat. The sensor
determines whether the driver seat is fore or aft of a reference position and sends the seat
position to the diagnostic module (SAS unit). The SAS unit is designed to control the
deployment of the driver air bag depending on how close the driver seat is to the steering
wheel.
The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes if the sensor has a
possible malfunction (page 2-51).

qFront Passenger Seat Weight Sensors

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger seat weight sensors as a part of the
supplemental restraint system. These sensors are located under both of the front passenger
seat rails. These sensors determine the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. The
SAS unit is designed to prevent the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner system from deploying if the total seated weight is less than approximately 30
kg (66 lbs).
To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the
system deactivates the front passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt
pretensioner system when:

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There is no passenger in the front passenger seat. (The front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light does not illuminate.)

l

The total seated weight on the front passenger seat is less than approximately 30 kg (66
lbs). (The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.)

This system shuts off the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner
system, so make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates
according to the following table.

The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes and the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates if the sensors have a possible
malfunction. If this happens, the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy.

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Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air
bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.

If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position. For a specified of time it goes out.

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions:

Total seated weight on the

front passenger seat

Empty (Not occupied)

Less than approx. 30 kg
(66 lbs)

Approx. 42 kg (93 lbs) or
more

* If the front passenger seat belt is buckled, the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates,

however this does not indicate a malfunction.

The curtain air bag is ready for inflating despite the chart above.

Front passenger air bag

deactivation indicator light

*

Front passenger front and

side air bags

OFF Deactivated Deactivated

ON Deactivated Deactivated

OFF Ready Ready

Front passenger seat

belt pretensioner

system

If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position and does not illuminate as indicated in the
above chart, do not allow a child to sit in the front passenger seat and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an
accident.

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WARNING

Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat:

When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of
approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) required for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front
passenger seat weight sensors will detect the reduced total seated weight condition
and the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy during an accident. The front passenger will not have the
supplementary protection of the air bag, which could result in serious injury.
Decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated
weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) could result in an air bag not deploying under
the following conditions, for example:

Ø A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet.
Ø Luggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the

front passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger seat
bottom.

Ø The front passenger seat occupant sits in a manner that does not place the entire

weight of the occupant on the seat such as by sitting too close to the door,
grasping the assist grip or the rim of the moonroof and sitting with the seatback
reclined too far.

Ø Any accessories which might decrease the total seated weight on the front

passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the total seated weight on the front passenger seat is close to 30 kg (66
lbs) and they will reactivate before the weight exceeds 42 kg (93 lbs).

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Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat:

When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of
approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors
will detect the increas ed total seated weight, which could result in the unexpected
deployment of the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner
system in an accident and may cause serious injury. Increasing the total seated
weight on the front passenger seat beyond the total seated weight of approximately
30 kg (66 lbs) could result in the front passenger front and side air bags and seat
belt pretensioner system deployment in an accident under the following conditions,
for example:
Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint

system.

Ø A rear passenger or luggage push or pull down on the front passenger seatback.
Ø A rear passenger steps on the front passenger seat rails with their feet.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.
Ø Heavy items are placed in the seatback map pocket.
Ø The seat is washed.
Ø Liquids are spilled on the seat.
Ø The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items

placed behind it.

Ø The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver

seat.

Ø Any accessories which might increase the total seated weight on the front

passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the total seated weight on the front passenger seat is close to 30 kg (66
lbs) and they will reactivate before the weight exceeds 42 kg (93 lbs).

CAUTION

Ø To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the

sensors in the front seat bottoms:

Ø

Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on
them.

Ø

Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.

Ø To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:

Ø

Adjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the
seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.

Ø

If you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint
system properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page
2-36).

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NOTE

l

The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and
side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.

l

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or
other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior
changes suddenly.

l

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds if the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat changes.

l

If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after installing a
child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child-restraint system on the rear
seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

qDriver and Front Passenger Buckle Switches

The buckle switches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat belts are
securely fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags.

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Monitoring and Maintenance

qConstant Monitoring

The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:

l

Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)

l

Front air bag sensor

l

Air bag modules

l

Side crash sensors

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Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light

l

Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems

l

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

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Related wiring

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Driver seat slide position sensor

l

Front passenger seat weight sensors

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Front passenger seat weight sensor control module

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Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches

The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being
driven.

qMaintenance

The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. But if any of the following occurs,
take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible:

l

The air bag system warning light flashes.

l

The air bag system warning light remains illuminated.

l

The air bag system warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.

l

The air bag system warning beep sound is heard.

l

The air bags have deployed.

l

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For
more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer to “Front passenger seat
weight sensors” (page 2-56).

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SRS Air Bags

WARNING

Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
components:

Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be
replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a
trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they
will work in any subsequent accident. Driving with an expended or damaged air bag
or pretensioner unit will not afford you the necessary protection in the event of any
subsequent accident which could result in serious injury or death.

Do not remove interior air bag parts:

Removing any components such as the front seats, front dashboard, the steering
wheel or parts on the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge,
containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous. These parts contain essential air
bag components. The air bag could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries.
Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these parts.

Dispose of the air bag properly:

Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely
dangerous. Unless all sa fety procedures are followed, injury can result. Ask an
Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air
bag equipped vehicle.

NOTE

If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint
system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a
certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to “Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)”
(page 9-2).

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Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.

Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2

Advanced Keys

Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7

Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ............................. 3-16

Advanced Key Suspend Function ........................................... 3-19

Warning Lights and Beep Sounds ........................................... 3-20

When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ............................ 3-23

Doors and Locks ......................................................................... 3-24

Keys ........................................................................................ 3-24

Keyless Entry System

Door Locks ............................................................................. 3-30

Liftgate (5 Door) ..................................................................... 3-34

Trunk Lid (4 Door) ................................................................. 3-37

Inside Trunk Release Lever ..................................................... 3-39

Power Windows ............... ....................................................... 3-41

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-44

Hood ....................................................................................... 3-46

Moonroof ................................................................................ 3-47

Security System ........................................................................... 3-49

Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ............................. 3-49

Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ........................ 3-52

Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................... 3-54

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.......................................................... 3-25

Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-58

Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-58

Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-58

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The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the
following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7).

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Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate, and opening the liftgate, and opening the
trunk lid, without operating the key.

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Starting the engine without operating the key.
Additional functions are available using the buttons on the advanced key.
Refer to Operation Using Advanced Key Functions on page 3-16.

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The following operations are possible using the transmitter of the keyless entry system

from a distance (Lock/Unlock/Trunk

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Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate.

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Opening the trunk lid.

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Operating the theft-deterrent systemí.

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Turning on the alarm.

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Locking/unlocking the doors or starting the engine using the auxiliary key.

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/Panic button):

WARNING

Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these new kinds of keys to be
an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls
to operate, or even make the vehicle move.

Radio waves from the advanced key may affect medical equipment such as
pacemakers:

Before using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the
medical equipment manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the
advanced key will affect the equipment.

NOTE

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The driver must carry the advanced key to ensure the system functions properly.

l

Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-49) for information regarding keys and engine starting.

l

(With theft-deterrent system)

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-54) for information regarding keys and the prevention of

vehicle and vehicle contents theft.

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The advanced keyless functions can be turned off.

Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-9.

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Lock button

Operation indicator light

Unlock button

Key code number plate

Trunk button (4 door)

Auxiliary key

Panic button

A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it
in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.

Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place, but not in
the vehicle.

If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.

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CAUTION

Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function

correctly under the following conditions:

Ø

The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular
phones.

Ø

The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.

Ø

The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell
phones.

Ø

Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.

Ø

There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.

Ø

If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain
gas stations.

Ø The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-

intensity radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such
as televisions or personal computers.

Ø To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:

Ø

Drop the advanced key.

Ø

Get the advanced key wet.

Ø

Disassemble the advanced key.

Ø

Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the
dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.

Ø

Place heavy objects on the advanced key.

Ø

Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Ø

Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.

NOTE

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Battery life is about one year. Be sure to replace the battery as soon as you see the green KEY

indicator light in the instrument cluster begin flashing for 30 seconds after turning off the engine,

otherwise, you will not be able to start the engine using the advanced keyless start system once the

battery is completely dead Refer to KEY warning light (red) on page 5-49. If this occurs, you will

have to either force-start the engine or use the auxiliary key Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead

Warning on page 3-21.

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Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 advanced keys

can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.

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qAdvanced Key Maintenance

CAUTION

Ø Make sure the battery is installed

with the correct pole facing
upward. Battery leakage could
occur if it is not installed correctly.

Ø When replacing the battery, be

careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also
be careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could be
damaged.

Ø There is the danger of explosion if

the battery is not correctly
replaced.

Ø Replace only with the same type

battery (CR2025 or equivalent).

Ø Dispose of used batteries

according to the following
instructions.

Ø

Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.

Ø

Never disassemble.

Ø

Never throw the battery into
fire or water.

Ø

Never deform or crush.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommend ed to prevent
damage to the advanced key. If replacing
the battery by yourself, follow the
instruction below.

Replacing the advanced key battery

1. Pull out the auxiliary key.

2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the
groove shown in the figure and rotate
the screwdriver to open the cover
slightly.

The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:

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The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.

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The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.

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The system's operational range is
reduced.

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3. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the
gap between the cover and the
transmitter, and then rotate the
screwdriver to detach the cover.

4. Remove the battery cap, then remove
the battery.

5. Insert a new battery with the positive
pole facing up, and then cover the
battery with the battery cap.

6. Close the cover.

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CAUTION

Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber

ring shown in the figure to be
scratched or damaged.

Ø If the rubber ring detaches,

reattach it before inserting a new
battery.

Rubber ring

qService

If you have a problem with the advanced
keyless functions, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If your advanced key is lost or stolen,
bring all remaining advanced keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen advanced key
inoperative.

Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions

qOperational Range

The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the advanced key is being
carried.

NOTE

When the battery power is low, or in places
where there are high-intensity radio waves or
noise, the operational range may become
narrower or the system may not operate.

Locking, unlocking the doors and the
liftgate

The operational range for locking/
unlocking the doors and the liftgate is an
area of up to 80 cm (2.6 ft) from the
center of the front door handles.

4 door

Exterior transmitter

CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Operational range

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5 door (Locking)

5 door (Unlocking)

Exterior transmitter

Operational range

Exterior transmitter

Operational range

Opening the liftgate/trunk lid

The operational range for opening the
liftgate/trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm
(2.6 ft) from the center of the liftgate/
trunk lid.

Exterior transmitter

Operational range

Starting the engine

The operational range for starting the
engine includes nearly the entire cabin
area.

Interior transmitter

NOTE

The system may not operate if you are too
close to the windows, door handles, or liftgate.

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NOTE

l

The luggage compartment/trunk is out of
the operational range, however, starting the
engine may be possible.

l

The engine may not start if the advanced
key is placed in the following areas:

l

Around the dashboard

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In the storage compartments such as the
glove box

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On the rear parcel shelf(4 door)

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Starting the engine may be possible even if
the advanced key is outside of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from the
driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and driven away
while the advanced key is not in the vehicle,
the vehicle will not restart after it is turned
off and the push button start will switch off.

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If the advanced key is detected within
operational range, the operation indicator
light on the transmitter flashes
momentarily.

qLocking, Unlocking with Request

Switch

All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors or the liftgate while the
advanced key is being carried.

Front doors

Request switch

Liftgate (Lock only)

Request switch

To lock

To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the doors and the liftgate are
locked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights flash when the theft
deterrent system is armed.
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all
the doors and the liftgate are locked before the
theft-deterrent system is properly armed.
When the doors are locked by pressing the
request switch on the front doors while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard
warning lights will flash once to indicate that
the system is armed.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-54.

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To unlock

Driver's door request switch

To unlock the driver's door, press the
request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch again within 5 seconds
and two more beep sounds will be heard.

Front passenger door request switch

To unlock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.

NOTE

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Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are
securely locked.

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All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
when any door or the liftgate is open.

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A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the liftgate are locked/
unlocked using the request switch. If you
prefer, the beep sound can be turned off
(page 10-9).

The setting can be changed so that the
doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the request
switch (page 10-9).

(Auto-lock function)

A beep sound is heard when all doors and
the liftgate are closed while the advanced
key is being carried. All doors and the
liftgate are locked automatically after about
3 seconds when the advanced key is out of
the operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all doors
and the liftgate are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.)
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the liftgate are
completely closed or another advanced key
is left in the vehicle, the auto-lock function
will not work. Always make sure that all
doors and the liftgate are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle.

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(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking all doors and the liftgate by
pressing the request switch, all doors and
the liftgate will automatically lock if any of
the following operations are not performed
within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has
a theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for confirmation.

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A door or the liftgate/trunk lid is opened.

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The auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot.

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The push button start is in any position
except off.

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qOpening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid

A locked liftgat e/trunk lid can also be
opened while the advanced key is being
carried.

Raise the liftgate/trunk lid by pressing the
electric liftgate/trunk lid opener while
carrying the advanced key.

5 Door

Electric liftgate
opener

4 Door

Electric trunk
lid opener

NOTE

When using the advanced keyless function to
open the liftgate/trunk lid, it may require a few
seconds for the liftgate/trunk lid to unlock after
the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener is pressed.

The liftgate/trunk lid can be closed when
the doors are locked with the advanced
key left in the vehicle. However, to
prevent leaving the advanced key in the
vehicle, the liftgate/trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric liftgate/
trunk lid opener.

qStarting the Engine

Locking, unlocking the steering wheel

The steering wheel is locked if a door is
opened/closed/locked after the power is
turned off using the push button start
while the vehicle is stopped.
This is an automatic safety device to
protect the vehicle against theft.
The steering wheel can be unlocked by
pressing the push button start while the
advanced key is being carried or the
auxiliary key is inserted into the key slot.
If the electronic steering lock warning
light is flashing and the beep sound is
heard, this indi cates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, jiggle the steering wheel
from side to side while pressing the push
button start.

While the igni tion is switched ON, the
liftgate/trunk lid can be opened only when
the vehicle is stopped with the parking
brake applied (manual transaxle), or with
the selector lever in the P position
(automatic transaxle).

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Ignition positions

Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.

Indicator

Indicator
light (ACC)

light (ON)

Indicator light

NOTE

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The order in which the ignition is switched
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-9.

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The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch the
ignition position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.

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Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing so
could result in the battery going dead. If the
ignition is left in ACC (For automatic
transaxle, the shift lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the ignition
switches off automatically after one hour.
The setting can be changed to not switch
the ignition off automatically.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-9.

Off

The steering wheel locks to help protect
against theft. Also, the power supply to
electrical devices is turned off.
The push button start indicator lights
(ACC and ON) turn off.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the shift lever is
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear
or R (manual transaxle):

Leaving the driver's seat without
switching off the ignition, setti ng the
parking brake, and shifting the shift
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to
1st gear or R (manual transaxle) is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to
leave the vehicle for even a short
period, it is important to switch the
ignition off, as leaving it in another
position will disable some of the
vehicle's security systems and run the
battery down.

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.
The indicator light (ACC) illuminates.

NOTE

The advanced keyless entry system does not
function while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/
unlock even if they have been locked manually.

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ON

This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(ON) turns off. (The indicator light (ON)
illuminates when the ignition is switched
ON and the engine is not running.)
The warning lights (except brakes) should
be inspected before the engine is started
(page 5-39).

NOTE

(With headlight auto-leveling)

When the push button start is pressed to the
ON position, the sound of the headlight
leveling motors operating at the front of the
engine compartment can be heard. This does
not indicate an abnormality.

Starting the engine

NOTE

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The advanced key must be carried because
the advanced key carries an immobilizer
chip that must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.

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The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.

1. Make sure you are carrying the
advanced key.

2. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.

4. Continue to press the brake pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.

5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.

(Automatic transaxle)

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).

NOTE

(Manual transaxle)

The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal
is not depressed sufficiently.

(Automatic transaxle)

The starter will not operate if the shift lever is
not in P or N and the brake pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.

6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate. If the KEY indicator
light (green) does not illuminate, make
sure that the advanced key is being
carried. If the KEY indicator light
(green) does not illuminate while the
advanced key is being carried, you may
have to use the auxiliary key to start
the engine instead (page 3-23).

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CAUTION

If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, and the push button
start indicator light (red) illuminates,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

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Under the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the push button start will not
switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.

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The advanced key battery is dead.

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The advanced key is out of operational
range.

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The advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).

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A key from another manufacturer similar
to the advanced key is in the operational
range.

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(Forced engine starting method)

If the KEY warning light (red) and the push
button start indicator light (red) illuminate
when the brake pedal (transaxle) or the
clutch pedal (transaxle) is depressed to
start the engine, the engine may not start
using these methods. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the advanced key in
the cabin, and depressing the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle) or the clutch pedal
(Manual transaxle) are required.

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When the engine is force-started, the key
warning light (red) remains illuminated and
the key indicator light (green) does not
illuminate.

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7. Press the push button start after the
KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster, and the push button
start indicator light (green ) illuminate.

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NOTE

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After starting the engine, the push button
start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn
off and the ignition is in the ON position.

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After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near the
fuel tank can be heard, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.

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(With headlight auto-leveling)

After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the headlight leveling motors
operating at the front of the engine
compartment can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.

8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about ten seconds.

NOTE

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Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.

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If the engine does not start the first time,
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-17).

Starting the engine using the auxiliary
key

If the engine cannot be started for reasons
such as the advanced key battery is dead,
the engine can be started using the
auxiliary key.

1. Slide the auxiliary key out from the
bottom of the advanced key.

2. Use the auxiliary key to remove the
key slot cover.

3. Depress the clutch (manual transaxle)
or brake pedal (automatic transaxle)
until the ring around the key slot starts
flashing.

4. Insert the auxiliary key into the slot
while it is flashing, but DO NOT
TURN THE AUXILIARY KEY IN
THE SLOT.

CAUTION

After inserting the auxiliary key, do
not attempt to turn it in the key slot.
It could damage the vehicle or the
auxiliary key.

5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.

NOTE

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Leave the auxiliary key in the key slot while
the engine is running.

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When leaving the vehicle, remove the
auxiliary key from the key slot and the
vehicle.

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To switch the ignition position, insert the
auxiliary key into the key slot and press the
push button start without the brake
(automatic transaxle) or clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) depressed.

Turning off the engine

1. Stop the vehicle completely.

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2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.

(Automatic transaxle)

Shift the shift lever to the P position.

3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine.

CAUTION

When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.

NOTE

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When the push button start is pressed to off
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery power
of the advanced key is low. Replace with a
new battery before the advanced key
becomes unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page
3-5)

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(Automatic transaxle)

If the engine is turned off while the shift
lever is in a position other than P, the
ignition switches to ACC.

Emergency engine stop

Continuously pressing the push button
start while the engine is running and the
vehicle is stopp ed, or quickly pressing it
any number of times will stop turn the
engine off immediately.

Operation Using Advanced Key Functions

qKeyless Entry System

This system uses the more traditional
keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and
unlock the doors and the liftgate, and
opens the trunk lid.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

NOTE

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The keyless entry system is designed to
operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the
center of the vehicle, but this may vary due
to local conditions.

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The system does not operate when the
auxiliary key is in the key slot.

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The keyless entry system is fully operational
when the push button start is switched off.
The system does not operate if the push
button start is switched to any position
other than off.

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All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
by pressing the lock button while any door
or the liftgate is open. The hazard warning
lights will also not flash.

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If the transmitter does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational range
becomes too small, the battery may be
dead. To install a new battery, refer to
Maintenance (page 3-5).

CAUTION

Other than an emergency situation,
do not attempt to stop the engine
while driving the vehicle.

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Transmitter

Lock button

Operation indicator light

Unlock button

Trunk button (4 door)

Panic button

NOTE

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(U.S.A.)

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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(CANADA)

This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry CANADA. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the lock button. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.

To confirm that all doors and the liftgate
have been locked, press the lock button
again within 5 seconds. If they are closed
and locked, the horn will sound.
The system can be set not to sound the
horn.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-9.

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A beep sound can be heard for confirmation
when the doors are locked using the
advanced keyless transmitter. If you prefer,
the beep sound can be turned off. The
volume of the beep sound can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-9.

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(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash once
to indicate that all doors and the liftgate
are locked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights flash when the
theft deterrent system is armed.
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all
the doors and the liftgate are locked before
the theft-deterrent system is properly
armed.
When the doors are locked by pressing the
lock button on the transmitter while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard
warning lights will flash once to indicate
that the system is armed.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-54.

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The system can be set to unlock all doors by
performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-9.

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NOTE

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All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
when any door or the liftgate is open.

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Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are
locked visually or audibly by use of the
double click.

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button. A beep will be heard twice
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.

To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the unlock button again within 3 seconds
and two more beep sounds will be heard.

NOTE

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A beep sound can be heard for confirmation
when the doors are locked using the
advanced keyless transmitter. If you prefer,
the beep sound can be turned off. The
volume of the beep sound can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-9.

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(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash twice
to indicate that all doors and the liftgate
are unlocked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights flash when the
theft deterrent system is turned off.
The hazard warning lights do not flash
unless the theft deterrent system has been
properly turned off.
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page
3-54.

NOTE

(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the transmitter, All doors
and the liftgate will automatically lock and the
hazard warning light will flash if any of the
following operations are not performed within
about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft­deterrent system, the hazard warning lights
will flash for confirmation.

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A door or the liftgate/trunk lid is opened.

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The auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot.

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The push button start is in any position
except off position.

Trunk button (4 door)

To open the trunk, press and hold the
trunk button until the trunk lid opens.

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, pressing the panic button will
activate the vehicle's alarm.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any door
or the liftgate is open or closed.

(Turning on the alarm)

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the
following will occur:

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The horn sounds intermittently.

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The hazard warning lights flash.

NOTE

However, if the driver is too close to the
vehicle the panic button may not function.

(Turning off the alarm)

The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the transmitter.

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qAuxiliary Key Function

Use the auxiliary key stored in the
advanced key in the event of a dead
transmitter battery or malfunction.

Removing the auxiliary key

Pull out the auxiliary key from the
advanced key.

Locking, unlocking the doors

The doors can be locked/unlocked using
the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,
Unlocking with Key (page 3-31).

Starting the engine

The engine can be started with the
auxiliary key, refer to Starting the engine
(page 3-11).

Advanced Key Suspend Function

If an advanced key is left in the vehicle,
the functions of the advanced key left in
the vehicle are temporarily suspended to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:

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Starting the engine using the push
button start.

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Operating the request switches.
To restore these functions, perform any
one of the following:

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Press the lock or unlock button on the

advanced key which has had its

functions temporarily suspended.

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While carrying an advanced key which

has had its functions temporarily

suspended, lock the doors using the

advanced keyless system.

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(Manual transaxle)

When carrying another advanced key,

depress the clut ch pedal until the KEY

indicator light (green) illuminates.

(Automatic transaxle)

When carrying another advanced key,

depress the brake pedal until the KEY

indicator light (green) illuminates.

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Warning Lights and Beep Sounds

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System Malfunction Warning Light

If any malfunct ion occurs in the advanced
keyless function, the KEY warning light
(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates
continuously.

CAUTION

If the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated, do not continue to drive
the vehicle with the advanced keyless
function. Park the vehicle in a safe
place and use the auxiliary key to
continue driving the vehicle. Have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Starting the engine (page
3-11).

qIgnition Not Switched Off

(STOP) Warning Beep

If the driver's door is opened while the
ignition is switched to ACC, a continuous
beep sound will be heard to notify the
driver that the ignition has not been
switched off (STOP). Left in this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery power will be depleted.

qAdvanced Key Removed from

Vehicle Warning Beep

Under the following conditions, a beep
sound will be heard and the KEY warning
light (red) will flash continuously when
the push button start has not been
switched off to notify the driver that the
advanced key has been removed. The
KEY warning light (red) will stop flashing
when the advanced key is back inside the
vehicle:

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The push button start has not been
switched off, the driver's door is open,
and the advanced key is removed from
the vehicle. (A beep sound will be
heard three times.)
However the beep sound will be heard
continuously when the push button
start is switched to ACC and the door
is open due to the activation of the
warning beep sound indicating that the
push button start is not switched off.

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The push button start has not been
switched off and all the doors are
closed after removing the advanced
key from the vehicle. (A beep sound
will be heard six times. The volume of
the beep sound can be changed.)
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 10-9.

NOTE

Because the advanced key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Advanced Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the advanced
key is carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area
within the vehicle.

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qRequest Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep

If the request switch for a front door is
pressed under the following conditions
while the advanced key is being carried, a
beep will be heard six times to indicate
that the front doors cannot be locked.

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A door is open (door ajar included).

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The push button start has not been
switched to off.

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The auxiliary key is inserted into the
key slot.

qAdvanced Key Battery Dead

Warning

When the push button start is pressed off
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery
power is low. Replace with a new battery
before the advanced key becomes
unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance
(page 3-5).

NOTE

The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-9.

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The advanced key is placed in areas

where it is difficult for the system to

detect the signa l (page 3-7).

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A key from another manufacturer

similar to the advanced key is in the

operational range.

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Advanced Key Left-in-luggage

compartment/trunk Warning Beep

If the advanced key is left in the luggage/
trunk compartment with all doors locked
and the liftgate/trunk lid closed, a beep
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver the advanced key has
been left in the luggage/trunk
compartment. If this happens, open the
liftgate/trunk lid by pressing the electric
liftgate/trunk lid opener and remove the
advanced key. An advanced key removed
from the luggage compartment/trunk may
not function because its functions may
have been temporarily suspended. To
restore the advanced key function,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-19).
The system can be set not to open the
trunk.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-9.

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Engine Start Not Permitted Warning

Under the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the push button start will not
switch to ACC even if it is switched from
off.

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The advanced key battery is dead.

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The advanced key is not within
operational range.

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qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle

Warning Beep

If an advanced key is left in the vehicle
cabin and all the doors are locked using a
separate advanced key, a beep sound is
heard for about 10 seconds to remind the
driver that the advanced key has been left
in the vehicle cabin. If this happens, the
doors lock but the functions of the
advanced key left in the vehicle cabin
may be temporarily suspen ded. Perform
the following procedure to restore the
functions of the advanced key (page
3-19).
The volume of the beep sound can be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-9.

NOTE

The warning beep does not sound while the
trunk is open. The warning beep sounds after
the trunk is closed.

qAuxiliary Key Removed Warning

Beep

If the auxiliary key is removed under the
following conditions while it is in use and
in the ACC or ON position, the warning
beep sounds three times.

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The advanced key is not in the vehicle.

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The battery for the advanced key is
dead.

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When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated

Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to noti fy the driver of improper operation of the
advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-20).

Warning How to check

When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be
heard.

When a door is open, 3 beep sounds are heard, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster
flashes.

When a door is closed, a beep sound is heard 6 times,
and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes.

When locking the doors or closing the trunk/liftgate, the
chime sounds for about ten seconds.

When attempting to lock the doors by pressing the
request switch on the front doors, and six beep sounds
are heard.

When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster.

When the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated
in the instrument cluster.

Check whether the push button start has been switched
off.

Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.

Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.

Check whether the advanced key has been left in the
vehicle or the trunk/liftgate.

Check whether the push button start has been switched
off.

Check whether a door is open.

The advanced key battery power is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5.

The advanced key is malfunctioning. Park the vehicle in
a safe place, and use the auxiliary key to continue
driving the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Doors and Locks

Keys

WARNING

Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your child ren will not find or
play with them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is danger ous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children may find these new
kinds of keys to be an interesting toy
to play with and could cause the
power windows or other controls to
operate, or even make the vehicle
move.

NOTE

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Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-52) for
information regarding keys and engine
starting.

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(With theft-deterrent system)

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-54)
for information regarding keys and the
prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents
theft.

The keys operate all locks.

With keyless entry system

Without keyless entry system

Key code number plate

A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key.

NOTE

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Write down the code number and keep it in
a separate, safe and convenient place, but
not in the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have your code number
ready.

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Some types of key chains cannot be
attached to the retractable type key. In this
case, use the key ring provided with the
transmitter which has the key code number
plate attached.

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Retractable
type key

Key code number plate

Key ring