Mazda 3 Hatchback 2017 Owners Manual
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Perchlorate
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contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
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Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may nd
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2016 Mazda Motor Corporation
June 2016 (Print1)
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Table of Contents
Pictorial
Index
Essential
Befor
When
Interior
Maintenanc
If
Customer
Specification
Index
Interior, exteriorviewsand part identificationof your Mazda.
1
Safety Equipment
Importantinformationabout safety equipment, including seats, seatbelt
system, child-restraintsystems andSRS airbags.
eDriving
Use of various features, including keys, doors,mirrors andwindows.
Driving
Informationconcerning safe driving and stopping.
Features
Use of various featuresfor ridecomfort,including air-conditioning andaudio
system.
eand Care
Howtokeep your Mazdaintop condition.
Trouble Arises
Helpful informationonwhattodoifaproblem arises with thevehicle.
Information andReporting Safety Defects
Importantconsumer informationincluding warranties andadd-on equipment.
s
Technical informationabout your Mazda.
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Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identication of your Mazda.
Interior Overview ............................................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View A) ........................................................ 1-2
Interior Equipment (View B) ........................................................1-4
Interior Equipment (View C) ........................................................1-5
Exterior Overview .............................................................................. 1-6
(4-Door) ........................................................................................ 1-6
(5-Door) ........................................................................................ 1-7
1–1
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .....................................................................................................page 3-20
Turn and lane-change signal .................................................................................page 4-49
Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-43
Wiper and washer lever ......................................................................................... page 4-50
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF switch ..................................... page 4-120
DSC OFF switch ................................................................................................... page 4-71
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ........................................................ page 4-152
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ...................................................................page 4-93
Outside mirror switch............................................................................................page 3-34
Door-lock switch ................................................................................................... page 3-17
Power window lock switch ................................................................................... page 3-39
Power window switches ........................................................................................ page 3-37
1–2
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Audio control switches..........................................................................................page 5-55
Instrument cluster ..................................................................................................page 4-12
Dashboard illumination knob ................................................................................ page 4-18
Cruise control switches ............................................................................page 4-110, 4-145
Hazard warning asher switch .............................................................................. page 4-56
Seat warmer switches .............................................................................................. page 2-7
Heated steering wheel switch ................................................................................page 3-33
Push button start ...................................................................................................... page 4-4
Steering shift switches ..........................................................................................page 4-37
Lock release lever .................................................................................................page 3-33
Hood release handle .............................................................................................. page 6-22
Remote fuel-ller lid release ................................................................................. page 3-31
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
1–3
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)
SRS air bags .......................................................................................................... page 2-41
Active driving display ........................................................................................... page 4-21
Climate control system............................................................................................page 5-2
Rear window defogger switch...............................................................................page 4-54
Audio system.........................................................................................................page 5-16
Glove compartment ............................................................................................. page 5-117
Shift lever/Selector lever ..............................................................................page 4-29, 4-32
Commander switch ...............................................................................................page 5-34
Parking brake ...............................................................................................page 4-62, 4-63
Drive selection switch ........................................................................................... page 4-79
CD player .............................................................................................................. page 5-16
Fuse block (Left side) ...........................................................................................page 6-60
1–4
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)
Pictorial Index
Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page 2-14
SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2-41
Bottle holder ........................................................................................................ page 5-116
Overhead lights ................................................................................................... page 5-111
Moonroof switch ................................................................................................... page 3-40
Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-110
Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-110
Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-35
Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-115
Front seat ................................................................................................................. page 2-5
Center console ..................................................................................................... page 5-118
Accessory sockets ............................................................................................... page 5-113
External input terminal..........................................................................................page 5-57
Rear seat .................................................................................................................. page 2-8
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
1–5
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(4-Door)
Hood ...................................................................................................................... page 6-22
Windshield wiper blades ....................................................................................... page 6-32
Moonroof .............................................................................................................. page 3-40
Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-14
Fuel-ller lid .........................................................................................................page 3-31
Wheels and Tires ................................................................................................... page 6-41
Exterior lights ........................................................................................................page 6-45
Trunk lid ................................................................................................................ page 3-22
Child safety locks .................................................................................................. page 3-21
Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-34
1–6
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
(5-Door)
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
Hood ...................................................................................................................... page 6-22
Windshield wiper blades ....................................................................................... page 6-32
Moonroof .............................................................................................................. page 3-40
Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-14
Fuel-ller lid .........................................................................................................page 3-31
Wheels and Tires ................................................................................................... page 6-41
Exterior lights ........................................................................................................page 6-45
Rear window wiper blade .....................................................................................page 6-33
Liftgate .................................................................................................................. page 3-22
Child safety locks .................................................................................................. page 3-21
Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-34
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
1–7
MEMO
1–8
2
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Seats ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Seat Precautions ............................................................................ 2-2
Front Seat ...................................................................................... 2-5
Rear Seat ....................................................................................... 2-8
Head Restraints ........................................................................... 2-12
Seat Belt Systems .............................................................................. 2-14
Seat Belt Precautions .................................................................. 2-14
Seat Belt ...................................................................................... 2-17
Seat Belt Warning Systems ......................................................... 2-18
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems .......... 2-18
Seat Belt Extender ....................................................................... 2-20
Child-Restraint ................................................................................. 2-22
Child-Restraint Precautions ........................................................ 2-22
Child-Restraint System Installation ............................................ 2-27
Installing Child-Restraint Systems ............................................. 2-28
SRS Air Bags .................................................................................... 2-41
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions .................... 2-41
Supplemental Restraint System Components ............................. 2-48
How the SRS Air Bags Work ...................................................... 2-50
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .............................................. 2-54
Limitations to SRS Air Bag ........................................................2-55
Front Passenger Occupant Classication System* ...................... 2-57
Constant Monitoring ................................................................... 2-62
*Some models.
2–1
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Seat Precautions
WARNING
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 sure the
adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat
forward and backward and rocking the seatback.
Never allow children to adjust a seat:
Allowing children to adjust a seat is dangerous as it could result in serious injury if a
child's hands or feet become caught in the seat.
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.
Adjust the driver'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.
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 modications could damage the supplemental
restraint system and result in serious injury. 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, such as seat cushions torn or damaged down to the
urethane, is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inate 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.
2–2
Essential Safety Equipment
Do not drive with either front seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not
get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide
under the lap belt and suer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well
back and upright.
Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back:
Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is dangerous
because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture and the seat belt cannot
function at its full capacity in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or
death.
Do not place objects under the seat:
The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be xed securely, and result in an
accident.
Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden
braking or a collision, objects can y 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.
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 child 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. 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.
2–3
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children (4–
Door):
Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children who nd
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.
CAUTION
When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or ngers near the moving parts of
the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.
When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If the cargo
gets caught it could damage the cargo.
(Manual Seat)
When moving the seats forward and rearward or returning a rear-reclined seatback to its
upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your hand while operating. If
the seatback is not held, the seat will move suddenly and could cause injury.
NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its original position, place the seat belt in its normal
position. Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.
(Power Seat)
The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation
because excessive use can damage the motors.
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.
Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
2–4
Seat Operation
wer operation seat only
Power operation
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Front Seat
*1
*1: With po
Seat Slide
(Manual Seat)
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position
and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
(Power 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.
Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)
(Manual Seat)
To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.
(Power Seat)
To adjust the seat height, move the switch up or down.
2–5
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Seat Recline
(Manual Seat)
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.
(Power Seat)
To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the
switch at the desired position.
Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat)
To increase the seat rmness, move the lever downward. Move the lever upward to decrease
rmness.
*
2–6
*Some models.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Seat Warmer
*
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch while the
ignition is switched ON to operate the seat
warmer. The indicator lights turn on to
indicate that the seat warmer is operating.
The mode changes as follows each time
the seat warmer switch is pressed.
OFF
High
Mid
Low
WARNING
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 lowtemperature burn.
Infants, small children, elderly
people, and physically challenged
people
People with delicate skin
People who are excessively fatigued
People who are intoxicated
People who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as sleeping
pills or cold medicine
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.
Do not use the seat warmer even when
taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.
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.
*Some models.
2–7
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents to clean
the seat. It may damage the seat
surface and the heater.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off while the
seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or
Low) and then switched ON again, the
seat warmer will automatically operate
at the temperature set before switching
off the ignition.
Use the seat warmer when the engine
is running. Leaving the seat warmer
on for long periods with the engine not
running could cause the battery power
to be depleted.
The temperature of the seat warmer
cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid
and Low because the seat warmer is
controlled by a thermostat.
Rear Seat
Split/One-piece Folding the
Seatback
By lowering the rear seatback(s) the
luggage compartment space can be
expanded.
2–8
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants
on folded down seatback(s) or in the
luggage compartment.
Putting occupants in the luggage
compartment is dangerous because
seat belts cannot be fastened which
could lead to serious injury or death
during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not allow children to play inside the
vehicle with the seatback(s) lowered.
Allowing children to play in the
vehicle with the seatback(s) folded
down is dangerous. If a child enters
the luggage compartment and the
seatback(s) were raised back up, the
child may become trapped in the
luggage compartment which could
lead to an accident.
Tightly secure cargo in the luggage
compartment when it is transported
with the seatback(s) folded down.
Driving without tightly securing cargo
and luggage is dangerous as it could
move and become an obstruction to
driving during emergency braking or
a collision resulting in an unexpected
accident.
Lowering the seatback(s)
CAUTION
Check the position of a front seat
before folding a rear seatback.
Depending on the position of a front
seat, it may not be possible to fold
a rear seatback all the way down
because it may hit the seatback of
the front seat which could scratch or
damage the front seat or its pocket.
Lower or remove the head restraint on
the rear outboard seat if necessary.
(4–Door)
1. (Split-folding type seat)
Open the trunk lid and pull the lever of
the seatback you want to fold down.
(One-piece folding type seat)
Open the trunk lid and pull the lever of
the seatback.
*1
When transporting cargo, do not allow
the cargo to exceed the height of the
seatback(s).
Transporting cargo stacked higher
than the seatback(s) is dangerous as
visibility to the rear and sides of the
vehicle is reduced which could interfere
with driving operations and lead to an
accident.
*1: With split-folding
type seat only
2. Open a rear door and fold the rear seat
forward.
2–9
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
(5–Door)
Press the push knob to fold down the
seatback.
To return the seatback to its upright
position:
WARNING
When returning a seatback to its
upright position, make sure the 3-point
seat belt is not caught in the seatback
and the 3-point seat belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt is used while it is twisted
and caught in the seatback, the seat
belt cannot function at its full capacity,
which could cause serious injury or
death.
When returning a seatback to its
upright position, make sure that it is
rmly locked and the red indication is
not visible (5–Door).
If the red indication is visible behind
the push knob, it means the seatback
is not locked. If the vehicle is driven
without the seatback locked, it could
fold down suddenly and cause an
accident.
Locked position
2–10
Unlocked position
Red indication
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat belt guides
Seats
1. Make sure that the seat belt passes
through the seat belt guide correctly
and it is not twisted, then raise the
seatback while preventing the seat belt
from being caught in the seatback.
(4–Door)
(5–Door)
Red indication
Seat belt guide
Armrest
*
The rear armrest in the center of the rear
seatback can be used (no occupant in the
center seat) or placed upright.
WARNING
Never put your hands and ngers
around the moving parts of the seat and
armrest:
Putting your hands and ngers around
the moving parts of the seat and
armrest is dangerous as they could get
injured.
2. Press the seatback rearward and lock it
in place. After returning the seatback
to its upright position, make sure it is
securely locked.
*Some models.
2–11
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints on all outboard seats and the
rear center seat. The 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 center
is even with the top of the passenger's ears.
Front outboard seat
Rear outboard seat
2–12
Rear center seat
Removal/Installation
To remove the head restraint, pull it up
while pressing the stop-catch.
To install the head restraint, insert the legs
into the holes while pressing the stopcatch.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints
installed when seats are being used and
make sure they are properly installed:
Driving with the head restraints not
installed is dangerous. With no support
behind your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
2–13
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.
(Except Mexico)
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.
(Mexico)
All the seats have lap/shoulder belts. These belts have retractors with inertia locks that keep
them out of the way when not in use. The locks allow the belts to remain comfortable on
users, but they will lock in position during a collision.
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 the 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. So, if your seat belt is twisted, you must straighten the seat belt to
remove any twists and to allow the full width of the belt to be used.
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 one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly
restrained.
2–14
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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:
Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the seat belt pretensioners
and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the seat belt pretensioners and load
limiters will only function once and must be replaced after any collision that caused them
to deploy. A seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter is still better than
wearing no seat belt at all; however, if the seat belt pretensioners and load limiters are
not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase.
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.
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 the belt snugly and as low as possible.
CAUTION
Belt retraction may become dicult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them
clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to "Seat Belt Maintenance"
(page 6-73).
Ring
2–15
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specic
recommendations.
The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND 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 conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with your doctor
for any special instructions regarding specic medical conditions.
Emergency Locking Mode
When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode.
In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the
retractor will lock in position during a collision.
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.
(Seat Belt with Automatic Locking Mode)
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.
Automatic 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 2-22).
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2–16
*Some models.
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