Mazda 5 2006 Owner Manual

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A Word to Mazda Owners

Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind.

To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations.

An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go.

Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service.

We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

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.

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.

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How to Use This Manual

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We want to help you get the most driving 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.

The symbol below in this manual means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

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

NOTE

A NOTE provides informat ion and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.

The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual 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 ignor ed.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2

Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4

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Dashboard and Interior Overview

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The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade.

*Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Dashboard and Interior Overview

Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-14

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-13

Power door lock switch ....................................................................................... page 3-9

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-16

Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-43

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-27

Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-38

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-51

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-46

Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-54

Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17

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

Accessory socket ............................................................................................... page 6-63

Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-59

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

AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-11

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

Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-17

Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2

Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-24

Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-47

Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-15

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-24

Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-51

Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-14

Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-51

Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-52

Rearview mirror .............................. ................................................................... page 3-25

Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-51

Glove box .............................................................. ............................................ page 6-59

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

Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-57

Second-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-5

Third-row seat .................................................................................................... page 2-11

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Exterior Overview

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The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-50

Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-25

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-34

Liftgate ............................................................................................................... page 3-11

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

Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-15

Sliding doors ........................................................................................................ page 3-9

Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-13

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-24

Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-10

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-29

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-16

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-23

Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-17

Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-7

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Essential Safety Equipment

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

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

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

Second-Row Seats .................................................................... 2-5

Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-11

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-14

Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-14

Seat Belts ................................................................................ 2-17

Front Seat Belt Pretensione r and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-19

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-21

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-22

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-24

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-24

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-28

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-35

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-38

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-38

Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-43

How the Air Bags Work .......................................................... 2-46

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Front Seats

WARNING

Modification of 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 seriou s injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.

Damaged Front Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one 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, the 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.

Securing the Seats: 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.

qSeat Slide

WARNING

Driver's Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the driver's seat on ly when the vehicle is stopped.

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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During 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.

Unlocked Seatback: The seatback plays an important role in your protectio n 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.

CAUTION

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

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Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can be adjusted.

Up

Down

qLumbar Support Adjustment

(Driver's Seat)

To adjust the lum bar support, pull the lever forward.

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qHead Restraint

WARNING

Head Restraints Adjustment: 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. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.

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.

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Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

qArmrest (Driver's Seat)

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the Armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a front seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and could result in serious injuries. Never position the shoulder portion of a front seat belt over the armrest.

Second-Row Seats

WARNING

Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatback is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers. Don't stack cargo higher than the seatback.

Not Securing Luggage and Cargo: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving.

Securing Seats: Adjustable seats that are not securely latched 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.

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Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous . Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopp ed.

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WARNING

Unlocked Seatback: The seatback plays an important role in your protectio n 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.

Passenger on the Folded Seatback: Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous . Allowing a child to sit on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. During sudden braking or even a minor collision, a child not restrained in a proper seat or child-restrai nt system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the car resulting in serious injuries or death. The child in the cargo area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury. Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving.

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

qSeat Slide

To move the 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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During 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.

Reclining the Second-Row Seatback: Reclining the second-row seatback when the third-row seat is occupied is dangerous.Because the clearance in the third-row seat is limited, the occupants in the third-row seat can hurt themselves seriously on the reclined second-row seatback. Don't recline the second-row seatback when the third-row seat is occupied.

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.

CAUTION

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

qHead Restraint

WARNING

Head Restraints Adjustment: 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. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.

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Seats

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.

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WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the Armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a second-row seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and could result in serious injuries. Never position the shoulder portion of a second-row seat belt over the armrest.

qThird-Row Seat Access

Passenger access

To reach the third-row seat, raise the lever of the second-row seat. The seatback will tilt forward.

qArmrest

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

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When finished entering or unloading, return the seatback to its upright position.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Passenger exiting

Pull the belt and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will tilt forward.

When finished exiting or unloading, return the seatb ack to its upright position.

qFolding the Second-Row Seats

To create a flat luggage compartment space, lift the seat-bottoms of the secondrow seats and fold the seatbacks forward.

Folding the seatbacks

1. Insert the second-row outboard seat belts in the retainers.

4. Pull the strap and lift the end of the seat-bottom up and forward.

5. If the armr est and storage box are in the position for use, store them. Refer to Storage Box on page 6-60.

6. Raise the lever and fold the seatback forward.

2. Move the seat all the way back.

3. Lower the head restraint all the way down (page 2-7).

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CAUTION

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When folding a seatback, always 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.

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When folding the seatback of the right second-row seat, make sure the storage box is stowed. If the storage box is not stowed, it could be damaged.

NOTE

To create a flat luggage compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the secondrow and thir d-row seats (page 2-12).

Returning seatbacks to their original positions

1. Return the seatback to its original position while raising its lever. Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back.

2. Return the seat-bottom to its original position and secure it. After returning the seat-bottom to its original position, make sure the seat-bottom is secured by attempting to lightly move it up and down.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Third-Row Seat

WARNING

Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatback is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers. Don't stack cargo higher than the seatback.

Not Securing Luggage and Cargo: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving.

Unlocked Seatback: The seatback plays an important role in your protectio n 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.

WARNING

Passenger on the Folded Seatback: 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 allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving.

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

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qHead Restraint

WARNING

Head Restraints Adjustment: 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. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.

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.

qSplit-Folding the Third-Row

Seatback

To create a flat luggage compartment space, fold the seatbacks forward.

To fold third-row seat

1. Slide the second-row seat all the way forward.

2. Insert the third-row outboard seat belts in the retainers.

3. Lower the head restraint all the way down (page 2-12).

4. Pull the strap and fold the seatback forward.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck.

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NOTE

To create a flat luggage compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the secondrow and thir d-row seats (page 2-9).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

To return third-row seat to its original position

Return the seatback to its original position while pulling its strap. Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back.

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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

Not Wearing Seat Belts: 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. Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained.

Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: 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. Front air bags and pretensioners work together, but whether a front seat was occupied or not, if any air bag deployed and whether a seat belt pretensioner deployed or not, all front seat belts and air bags must be inspected and replaced if necessary. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.

Twisted Seat Belts: Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt isn't available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could cause serious injury or death. Don't wear twisted seat belts.

One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can't 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.

CAUTION

Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean.

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Seat Belt Systems

qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women should 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

If the belt has fully retracted, 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.

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 get the seat belt into the 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 2-24).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belts

qFastening the Seat Belts

1. Grasp the tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

Belt

Tongue

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

Tongue

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 an d near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.

4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your body.

Take up slack Keep low on hip bone

Too high

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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 the belt snugly and as low as possible.

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qUnfastening the Seat Belts

Depress the button on the buckle.

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.

To secure the outboard-rear seat belts when not in use, insert the belts in their seat belt retainers.

qShoulder Belt Adjuster

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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 knob and slide it down. Make sure the adjuster is locked.

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 an d near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.

Seat belt retainer

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How to Use This Manual

Table of Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Dashboard and Interior Overview

Exterior Overview

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Front Seats

Second-Row Seats

Third-Row Seat

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions

Seat Belts