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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.

Air Conditioning and the Environment

Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with 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.

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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 information 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 ignored.

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Pictorial Index

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Essential Safety Equipment

Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.

Before Driving

Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

When Driving

Information concerning safe driving and stopping.

Interior Features

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

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

If Trouble Arises

Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

Index

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Pictorial Index

Interior, exterior views and part identification 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

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Interior Equipment (View A)

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Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-18

Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 4-58

Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 4-63

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 4-64

Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ..................................................... page 4-151

DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 4-82

LDWS switch .................................................................................................. page 4-101

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ............................................................. page 4-108

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-30

Door-lock switch ...................................................................................... ......... page 3-15

Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-35

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-33

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Interior Overview

Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-51

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 4-10

Cruise control switch ............................................................................ page 4-121, 4-145

Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 4-14

Push button start .................................................................................................. page 4-2

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 4-70

Steering shift switches ....................................................................................... page 4-52

Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-29

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 6-24

Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-27

Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-20

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Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View B)

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SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-41

Active driving display ........................................................................................ page 4-20

Climate control system ........................................... ............................................. page 5-2

Rear window defogger switch ........................................................................... page 4-68

Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 5-13

Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 5-134

Shift levers/Selector levers ....................................................................... page 4-47, 4-49

Commander switch ............... ............................................................................. page 5-32

Electric parking brake switch ............................................................................ page 4-75

Drive selection switch ....................................................................................... page 4-90

Fuse block .......................................................................................................... page 6-58

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Interior Equipment (View C)

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Interior Overview

Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-15

SRS air bag ........................................................................................................ page 2-41

Bottle holder .................................................................................................... page 5-132

Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 5-127

Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 5-127

Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 5-128

Moonroof switch ............................................................................................... page 3-36

Rearview mirror .............................. ................................................................... page 3-31

Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 5-131

External input terminal ...................................................................................... page 5-52

Accessory sockets ............................................................................................ page 5-130

Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-5

Center console ................................................................................................. page 5-134

Rear seat ............................................................................................................ page 2-10

Seat warmer switches .......................................................................................... page 2-7

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Exterior Overview

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Hood .................................................................................................................. page 6-24

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 6-33

Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-36

Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-12

Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-27

Wheels and Tires ............................................................................................... page 6-40

Exterior lights ......................................... ........................................................... page 6-46

Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-19

Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-19

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-30

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Essential Safety Equipment

Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.

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

Seat Precaution .......................................................................... 2-2

Front Seat .............................. .................................................... 2-5

Rear Seat ................................................................................. 2-10

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

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-15

Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-15

Seat Belt .................................................................................. 2-18

Seat Belt Warning Systems ..................................................... 2-19

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

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

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-23

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-23

Child-Restraint System Installation ........................................ 2-28

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-29

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 Classification System

Constant Monitoring ............................................................... 2-62

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Seats

Seat Precaution

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 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.

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 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 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, 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.

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 suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.

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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 fixed 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 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.

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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 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:

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.

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.

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CAUTION

Ø When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fingers near the

moving parts of the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.

Ø When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If

the cargo gets caught it could damage the cargo.

Ø (Manual Seat)

When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright 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.

Ø (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 en gine 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.

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.

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qSeat Operation

Power operation

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Front Seat

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

(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.

Front Height Adjustment of Seat Bottom (Driver's Power Seat)

To adjust the front height of the seat bottom, raise or lower the front of the slide lifter switch.

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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)

(Manual Operation) To increase the seat firmness, push the lever forward. Pull the lever backward to decrease firmness. (Power Operation) To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired position, then release it. Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.

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Seats

qSeat Warmer

The seats are electrically heated. The ignition must be switched ON. Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate the indicator light while the ignition is switched ON. The mode changes as follow each time the seat warmer switch is pressed.

Front

OFF

High

Mid

Low

Rear

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 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 intoxicated Ø People who have taken sleep-

inducing medicine such as sleeping pills or cold medicine

Do not use the seat warmer with anything having high mo istureretention 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.

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CAUTION

Ø Before folding a rear seatback,

make sure th at the rear seat warmer switch is off. If a rear seatback is folded while the rear seat warmer is in operation, it may heat the seat excessively and damage the seat surface.

Ø Do not use organic solvents to

clean the seat. It may damage the seat surface and the heater.

NOTE

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.

(Front)

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.

(Rear)

When the ignition is switched OFF during seat warmer operation, the seat warmers are automatically turned off at the next engine start. To turn the seat warmers back on, press the seat warmer switch again.

The temperature of the seat warmer cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid and Low because the seat warmer is controlled by a thermostat.

qSeat Position Memory (Driver's

seat)

The seat position memory function allows you to program the driver's seat to a desired seat position and to call up a programmed position with the simple touch of a button.

CAUTION

Do not place fingers or hands around the bottom of the seat while the seat memory function is operating. The seat moves automatically while the seat memory function is operating and fingers or hands could get pinched and injured.

SET button

The seat position can be programmed or operated using the following operations.

Operation of the buttons on the side of the seat.

Operation using the key.

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NOTE

Individual seat positions can be programmed to the two available programming buttons on the side of the driver's seat, plus one seat position for each registered key.

If the vehicle has been serviced and the battery cables disconnected, the programmed seat positions will have been erased. Re-program the seat positions.

Programming

1. Switch the ignition OFF.

2. Adjust the seat to the desired position using the slide lifter and reclining switches. Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-5.

3. Press and hold the memory SET button until a beep sound is heard.

4. Perform one of the following settings within 5 seconds of completing step 3 above:

To program memory button 1 or 2, press and hold the button until a beep sound is heard.

To program a key, press and hold the key

switch until a beep sound

is heard.

Adjusting a programmed position

(Programming to a button on the seat side)

1. While the vehicle is stopped, press the programming button for the seat position you want to call up (button 1 or 2).

2. A beep sound is heard when the seat position adjustment is completed.

NOTE

If seat movement is not required, only the beep sounds.

When the ignition is switched ON, the seat position memory function does not operate unless the selector lever is in the P position (Automatic transaxle) or the parking brake is applied (Manual transaxle).

When the ignition is switched OFF, the seat position memory function is operable while the selector lever is in a position other than P position (Automatic transaxle) or the parking brake is not applied (Manual transaxle), however, if the ignition is switched ON while the seat position memory function is operating, the operation is stopped.

The seat position adjustment is canceled in the following cases:

Any of the seat adjustment switches is operated.

The SET button is pressed.

Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed.

The key lock switch or unlock switch is operated.

The vehicle starts moving.

(When programming to the key)

1. Unlock the doors by pressing a request switch or the key

switch.

2. After unlocking the doors, the seat position adjustment begins within 40 seconds of opening the driver's door, and a beep sounds when the operation is finished.

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NOTE

If there is no seat position movement, a beep is not heard.

The seat position adjustment is canceled in the following cases:

Any of the seat adjustment switches is operated.

The SET button is pressed.

Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed.

The key switch or switch is operated.

The vehicle starts moving.

Erasing programmed seat positions

(Erasing the seat positions programmed to the key)

1. Switch the ignition OFF.

2. Continue pressing the seat SET button until a beep sound is heard.

3. After the beep sounds, press the key switch continuously within 5 seconds until the beep sounds.

Rear Seat

qSplit Folding

By lowering the rear seatbacks the luggage compartment space can be expanded.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with occupants on folded down seatbacks 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 seatbacks lowered.

Allowing children to play in the vehicle with the seatbacks folded down is dangerous, If a child enters the luggage compartment and the seatbacks 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 seatbacks 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.

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Seats

When transporting cargo, do not allow the cargo to exceed the height of the seatbacks.

Transporting cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous as visibility to the rear and sides of the vehicle is reduced whi ch could interfere with driving operations and lead to an accident.

Lowering the seatbacks

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 m ay 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.

1. (With seat warmer) Turn the rear seat warmer switch off. Refer to Seat Warmer on page 2-7.

2. Open the trunk lid and pull the lever for the seatback you want to fold down.

3. Open a rear door and fold the rear seat forward.

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.

If the seat belt is used while it is caught in the seatback, the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity, which could cause serious injury or death.

Press the seatback rearward and lock it in place. After returning the seatback to its upright position, make sure it is securely locked.

qArmrest

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

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WARNING

Never put your hands and fingers around the mo ving parts of the seat and armrest:

Putting your hands and fingers around the moving parts of the seat and armrest is dangerous as they could get injured.

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.

qHeight Adjustment

Adjust the head restraint so that the center is even with the top of the passenger's ears.

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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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Seats

Front outboard seat

Rear outboard seat

Rear center seat

qRemoval/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.

After installing a head restraint, try lifting it to make sure that it does not pull out:

Driving with an unsecured head restraint is dangerous as the effectiveness of the head restr aint will be compromised which could ca use it to unexpectedly detach from the seat.

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CAUTION

Ø When installing a head restraint,

make sure th at it is installed correctly with the front of the head restraint facing forward. If the head restraint is installed incorrectly, it could detach from the seat during a collision and result in injury.

Ø The head restraints on each of the

front and rear seats are specialized to each sea t. Do not switch around the head restraint positions. If a head restraint is not installed to its correct seat position, the effectiveness of the head restraint during a collision will be compromised whi ch could cause injury.

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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, in some models (with automatic locking mode) 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.

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. So, if your seat belt is twisted, you must straighten the seat belt to remove any twists and to allow the full widt h 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 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.

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

Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the front 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 front 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 th e 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 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 6-69).

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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

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 comf ortable 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.

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 2-23).

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qFastening the Seat Belt

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Seat belt buckle

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

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

To raise To lower

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Make sure the adjuster is locked.

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