Mazda 6 (2021), 6 (2022) User manual

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some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

©2019 Mazda Motor Corporation

September 2019 (Print1)

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safety information, and driving under
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Please refer to the manual for a detailed
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Table of Contents

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.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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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9

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1

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)........1-3

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

Interior Equipment (View D)........1-5

Interior Equipment (View E)........1-6

Exterior Overview.............................1-7

Front............................................. 1-7

Rear...............................................1-8

1-1

Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View A)

① Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-78

② Turn and lane-change signal..................................................................................page 4-83

③ Audio control switches............................................................................................page 5-9

④ INFO switch....................................................................................... page 4-15, 4-33, 4-55

⑤ Cruise control switches........................................................................... page 4-154, 4-221

⑥ Wiper and washer lever.........................................................................................page 4-84

⑦ DSC OFF switch................................................................................................. page 4-112

⑧ Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF

switch.................................................................................................................. page 4-171

⑨ Parking sensor switch.........................................................................................page 4-246

⑩ 360° View Monitor switch..................................................................................page 4-189

⑪ Outside mirror switch............................................................................................page 3-29

⑫ Door-lock switch...................................................................................................page 3-16

⑬ Power window switches........................................................................................page 3-34

⑭ Power window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-34

⑮ Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-16

1-2

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View B)

① Dashboard illumination knob............................................................. page 4-20, 4-37, 4-54

② Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-63

③ Instrument cluster..................................................................................................page 4-13

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

⑤ Hazard warning flasher switch..............................................................................page 4-89

⑥ Audio.....................................................................................................................page 5-13

⑦ Seat warmer switches............................................................................................page 2-19

⑧ Glove compartment...............................................................................................page 5-93

⑨ Climate control system............................................................................................page 5-2

⑩ Rear window defogger switch...............................................................................page 4-87

⑪ Seat ventilation switches.......................................................................................page 2-20

⑫ Heated steering wheel switch................................................................................page 2-21

⑬ Horn.......................................................................................................................page 4-89

⑭ Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5

⑮ Hood release handle.............................................................................................. page 6-21

⑯ Remote fuel-filler lid release.................................................................................page 3-27

⑰ Trunk release button..............................................................................................page 3-18

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

1-3

Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View C)

① Head restraint........................................................................................................ page 2-17

② Seat belt.................................................................................................................page 2-23

③ Courtesy lights...................................................................................................... page 5-84

④ Bottle holder..........................................................................................................page 5-91

⑤ Overhead lights..................................................................................................... page 5-84

⑥ Overhead console.................................................................................................. page 5-92

⑦ Moonroof switch................................................................................................... page 3-37

⑧ Vanity mirror.........................................................................................................page 5-83

⑨ Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-83

⑩ Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-31

⑪ Vent......................................................................................................................... page 5-3

⑫ Shift lever/Selector lever............................................................................. page 4-66, 4-68

⑬ Drive selection switch.........................................................................................page 4-116

⑭ Commander switch................................................................................................page 5-13

⑮ Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch....................................................................page 4-99

⑯ AUTOHOLD switch...........................................................................................page 4-105

⑰ Cup holder.............................................................................................................page 5-90

⑱ Front seat.................................................................................................................page 2-5

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The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View D)

① Seat belt.................................................................................................................page 2-23

② Head restraint........................................................................................................ page 2-17

③ USB power outlet..................................................................................................page 5-89

④ Armrest box...........................................................................................................page 5-93

⑤ Child safety locks..................................................................................................page 3-17

⑥ Seat warmer switches............................................................................................page 2-19

⑦ Cup holder.............................................................................................................page 5-90

⑧ Rear coat hook.......................................................................................................page 5-95

⑨ Rear map lights..................................................................................................... page 5-84

⑩ Courtesy lights...................................................................................................... page 5-84

⑪ Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-16

⑫ Power window switch........................................................................................... page 3-34

⑬ Center console.......................................................................................................page 5-93

⑭ External input terminal..........................................................................................page 5-10

⑮ Accessory socket...................................................................................................page 5-88

⑯ Vent......................................................................................................................... page 5-3

⑰ Bottle holder..........................................................................................................page 5-91

⑱ Rear seat................................................................................................................ page 2-15

⑲ Armrest..................................................................................................................page 2-16

⑳ ISOFIX lower anchors (Mexico)/LATCH lower anchors (Except Mexico).........page 2-48

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

1-5

Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View E)

① Remote handles..................................................................................................... page 2-15

② Trunk light.............................................................................................................page 5-84

1-6

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Pictorial Index

Exterior Overview

Front

① Windshield wiper blades....................................................................................... page 6-38

② Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3-37

③ Window................................................................................................................. page 3-34

④ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3-27

⑤ Request switch...................................................................................................... page 3-14

⑥ Door.......................................................................................................................page 3-12

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

1-7

Pictorial Index

Exterior Overview

Rear

① Trunk Lid...............................................................................................................page 3-18

② Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-29

③ Request switch...................................................................................................... page 3-14

④ Electric trunk lid opener........................................................................................page 3-18

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The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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.....................................2-15

Head Restraints...........................2-17

Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilation/Heated

Steering Wheel.................................2-19

Seat Warmer
Seat Ventilation
Heated Steering Wheel

Seat Belt Systems.............................2-23

Seat Belt Precautions..................2-23

Seat Belt......................................2-26

Seat Belt Warning Systems.........2-27

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and

Load Limiting Systems...............2-27

Seat Belt Extender......................2-29

Child Restraint................................ 2-31

Child-Restraint Precautions........2-31

Child-Restraint System

Installation..................................2-36

Child-Restraint System Suitability
for Various Seat Positions

Table........................................... 2-38

Installing Child-Restraint

Systems.......................................2-41

*

..............................2-19

*

.........................2-20

*

............. 2-21

SRS Air Bags....................................2-53

Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) Precautions.......................2-53

Supplemental Restraint System

Components................................2-59

How the SRS Air Bags Work..... 2-61

SRS Air Bag Deployment

Criteria........................................2-65

Limitations to SRS Air Bag........2-66

Front Passenger Occupant
Classification System

Constant Monitoring...................2-72

*

................2-68

*Some models.

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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 a seat only when the vehicle is stopped:

If the seat is adjusted while the vehicle is being driven, the seating posture may become
unstable and the seat could move unexpectedly resulting in injury.

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 modications 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
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.

the air bags, could

inate

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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 suer 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.

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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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 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.

When inserting your hand under the seat to clean the cabin or pick up something you

dropped under the seat, be careful not to hurt yourself. If you contact the moving parts of
the seat rail or seat frame, it could result in 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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Front Seat

Adjusting the Driver's Seat

▼

Using the driving position set up procedure recommended by Mazda allows you to maintain
a relaxed posture, drive the vehicle for longer periods without feeling tired, and make quick
operations naturally.
Also, you can be assured of a clear view in the forward direction to help you drive more
safely and comfortably.
The adjustments for the driving position recommended by Mazda are done using the
following procedures.

1. Moving the steering wheel and seat to their default positions.

2. Adjusting the seatback angle.

3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.

4. Adjusting the seat height.

5. Adjusting the steering wheel position.

6. Adjusting the head restraint position.

Power operation

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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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 slide lifter switch up or down.

Height Adjustment for Front Edge of Seat Bottom (Power Seat)

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

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

(Manual Seat)
To increase the seat firmness, move the lever downward. Move the lever upward to decrease
firmness.
(Power Seat)
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.

*

2-6

*Some models.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Before making adjustments to the driving position recommended by Mazda

Before making adjustments, move the steering wheel and seat to their default positions.

How to move the steering wheel to its default position

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving:

Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very
easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an
accident.

After adjusting the steering wheel position, make sure it is securely locked by trying to move it
up and down:

Driving with the steering wheel not securely locked in position is dangerous. If the steering
wheel moves unexpectedly while driving, you could lose control of the steering resulting in an
accident.

Lower the lever, move the steering wheel to the lowest position, and then push it down and
all the way back.

Lock release lever

How to move a driver’s seat to its default position

1. Slide the seat all the way back.

2. Lower the seat to its lowest height.

3. Sit squarely in the seat and rest your back against the seatback.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat adjustment procedure for the driving position recommended by Mazda

Adjusting the seatback angle (reclining)

Adjust the seatback to the angle providing a comfortable seated posture.

1. With your posture slightly slouched, move the seatback forward to the angle where your
waist feels slightly cramped.

Manual Seat Power Seat

2. Move the seatback backward to a comfortable seated posture without any feeling of
cramping in your waist.

Manual Seat Power Seat

Adjusting the seat position forward and back (sliding)

Adjust the seat to the position best for operating the accelerator and brake pedals.

1. Place your left foot on the footrest, your right foot between the accelerator and brake
pedals, and position your heel to the position allowing easy switching between the
pedals.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

2. With your heel set on the floor, set your right foot on the brake pedal and move the seat
forward as far as possible until you feel a slight cramping in your ankle.

Manual Seat Power Seat

3. With your right foot set on the brake pedal, move the seat back until you no longer feel
cramping in your ankle.

4. With your heel set on the floor, make sure you can move your foot between the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal smoothly.

5. Depress the accelerator pedal completely with your heel set on the floor and make sure
that your ankle does not feel over-stretched.

Manual Seat Power Seat

Adjusting the seat height

Adjust the seat height to a position where you have a clear forward view and you can drive
the vehicle easily.

1. With your back resting against the seatback, raise the seat to the height where you can
see the rear edge area of the hood surface from the windshield.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

With the manual seat, if you raise the seat height, the seat moves forward. Adjust the
seat forward or back again.

Manual Seat Power Seat

Adjusting the steering wheel position

Adjust the steering wheel to the position where it can be operated easily and the gauges can
be viewed easily.

1. With your back resting against the seatback, extend both arms, place them on the top of
the steering wheel, and pull the steering wheel towards you to the position of your
wrists.

2. Adjust the steering wheel height so that the gauges can be viewed easily.

3. Raise the lever to securely lock the steering wheel.

Adjusting the head restraint position

To prevent shock to the head and neck, adjust the head restraints to their correct positions.

2-10

Refer to Height Adjustment on page 2-17.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Driving Position Memory

▼

*

The desired driving position can be called
up after programming the position.
The following driving positions can be
programmed.



Driver’s seat position (seat slide, height
adjustment, front edge of seat bottom,
seat recline)
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on
page 2-5.



Active driving display (display position,
brightness level, display information)
Refer to Active Driving Display on page
4-63.

CAUTION

Do not place ngers 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 ngers or hands
could get pinched and injured.

SET button

1

2

NOTE



Lumbar support adjustment cannot be
programmed.



A driving position can be programmed
to the buttons on the side of the seat and
the key in use for driving the vehicle.



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. Make sure the parking brake is on.

2. (Automatic transaxle)
Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.

3. Start the engine.

4. Adjust the seat and the active driving
display to the desired driving position.

5. Press the SET button on the seat until a
beep sound is heard 1 time.

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



Programming using a button on
the side of the seat

Press the button you want to
program, either button 1 or 2, until a
beep sound is heard 1 time.



Programming using the key

Press the key unlock button until a
beep sound is heard 1 time.

A driving position can be programmed or
operated using the buttons on the side of
the seat or the key.

NOTE

If a beep sound is heard 3 times, the
operation is canceled.

*Some models.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

To move the driving position to a
programmed position

(Using a button on the side of the seat)

1. Make sure the parking brake is on.

2. (Automatic transaxle)
Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.

3. Start the engine.

4. Press the programming button for the
driving position you want to call up
(button 1 or 2).

5. A beep sound is heard when the
driving position adjustment is
completed.

NOTE



If the driving position movement is not
changed, only the beep sounds.



A seat position can be called up even
with the engine not running.



The driving 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 button or unlock button
is operated.



The vehicle starts moving.



The active driving display is adjusted.

(Using a programmed key)

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

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.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.

4. (Automatic transaxle)
Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.

5. Start the engine.

6. The active driving display adjustment
begins.

NOTE



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



The driving 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 button or unlock button
is operated.



The vehicle starts moving.



The active driving display is adjusted.

Erasing programmed driving positions

(Erasing the driving positions
programmed to the key)

1. Switch the ignition OFF.

2. Press the SET button on the side of the
seat until a beep sound is heard 1 time.

3. After the beep sounds, press the key
lock button within 5 seconds until a
beep sound is heard 1 time.

2-12

NOTE

If a beep sound is heard 3 times, the
operation is canceled.

Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat

▼

Power operation

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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 slide lifter switch up or down.

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.

2-13

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

(Power Seat)
To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the
switch at the desired position.

2-14

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Rear Seat

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.

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
which 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 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.

1. (With rear seat warmer)
Turn the rear seat warmer switch off.
Refer to Seat Warmer on page 2-19.

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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.

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

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
the moving parts of the seat and armrest:

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

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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

▼

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

Front seats

Rear outboard seats

Rear center seat

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then push the head
restraint down.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Removal/Installation

▼

Front seats/Rear center seat

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
stop-catch.

Rear outboard seats

To remove the head restraint, pull it up
while pressing both stop-catches.
To install the head restraint, insert the legs
into the holes while pressing both
stop-catches.

WARNING

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 eectiveness of the head
restraint will be compromised which could
cause it to unexpectedly detach from the
seat.

CAUTION

When installing a head restraint, make

sure that 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.

The head restraints on each of the front

and rear seats are specialized to each
seat. Do not switch around the head
restraint positions. If a head restraint is
not installed to its correct seat position,
the eectiveness of the head restraint
during a collision will be compromised
which could cause injury.

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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilation/Heated Steering Wheel

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.
When using the rear seat warmer, fold the
armrest forward.
Refer to Armrest on page 2-16.

Front

OFF

High

Mid

Low

*

Rear

OFF

High

WARNING

Be careful when using the seat warmer:

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

Mid

Low

*Some models.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilation/Heated Steering Wheel

CAUTION

(Rear)

Before folding a rear seatback, make sure
that the rear seat warmer switch is
a rear seatback is folded while the rear
seat warmer is in operation, it may heat
the seat excessively and damage the seat
surface.

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.



When the engine is stopped while the
seat warmers are operating and then the
ignition is switched ON, the seat
warmers will not turn back on
automatically. To turn the seat warmers
back on, press the switch. In addition,
the rear seat warmer operation stops
automatically after the seat warmers
have operated for about 90 minutes.



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



(Vehicles with seat ventilation)

The front seat warmer cannot be used at
the same time as the seat ventilation.

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Seat Ventilation

*

The seat ventilation uses fans installed in
the seats to draw air around the seat

If

surface and ventilate them. The ignition
must be switched ON.
Press the seat ventilation switch while the
ignition is switched ON to operate the seat
ventilation. The indicator lights turn on to
indicate that the seat ventilation is
operating. The mode changes as follows
each time the seat ventilation switch is
pressed.

OFF

High

Mid

Low

CAUTION

Do not use organic solvents to clean the

seat. It may damage the seat surface and
the seat ventilation parts.

Do not place heavy objects with sharp

projections on the seat, or insert needles
or pins into it.

NOTE



Use the seat ventilation when the engine
is running. Leaving the seat ventilation
on for long periods with the engine not
running could cause the battery power
to be depleted.

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*Some models.

Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilation/Heated Steering Wheel



When the engine is stopped while the
seat ventilations are operating and then
the ignition is switched ON, the seat
ventilations will not turn back on
automatically.



(Vehicles with front seat warmer)

The seat ventilation cannot be used at
the same time as the front seat warmer.

Essential Safety Equipment

Heated Steering Wheel

*

The grips on the left and right of the
steering wheel can be warmed up.

Heated steering
wheel switch

Heating area

The ignition must be switched ON.

Press the switch to turn on the heated
steering wheel. The heated steering wheel
operates for about 30 minutes and then
turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
heater is operating.

To turn off the heated steering wheel
before the 30 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.

CAUTION

The following types of persons should be
careful not to touch the steering wheel.
Otherwise, it could cause a
low-temperature burn.

Infants, small children, elderly people,

and physically challenged people

People with delicate skin
People who are excessively fatigued
People who are intoxicated

*Some models.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilation/Heated Steering Wheel

People who have taken sleep-inducing

medicine such as sleeping pills or cold
medicine

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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.

(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.

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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
For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to "Seat Belt Maintenance" (page 6-69).

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if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean.

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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 specific
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 specific 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 1 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 2-31).

*Some models.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt

Fastening the Seat Belt

▼

Seat belt tongue

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.

Keep low
on hip bone

Take up
slack

Too high

Unfastening 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.

Front Shoulder Belt Adjuster

▼

To raise To lower

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Make sure the adjuster is locked.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Warning Systems

If it detects that the occupant seat belt is
unfastened, the warning light or beep
alerts the occupant.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-35.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Beep on page
7-45.

Seat belt indicator light (rear seat)
(green)

The light turns on when the ignition is
switched ON and a rear seat belt is
fastened, and then it turns off after about
60 seconds.

Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner and Load

Limiting Systems

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

Pretensioners:

When a collision is detected, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously with
the air bags.
For vehicles with the front passenger
occupant classification system, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously with
the air bags when a roll-over is also
detected.
For deployment details, refer to the SRS
Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page
2-65).
The front seat belt retractors remove slack
quickly as the air bags are expanding. Any
time the air bags and seat belt
pretensioners have fired they must be
replaced.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-35.
Refer to Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep on
page 7-45.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

(With Front Passenger Occupant
Classification System)

In addition, the pretensioner system for the
front passenger, like the front and side
passenger air bag, is designed to only
deploy when the front passenger occupant
classification sensor detects a passenger
sitting on the front passenger's seat.
For details, refer to the front passenger
occupant classification sensor (page
2-68).

Load limiter:

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

WARNING

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

Incorrect positioning of the driver and front
passenger seat belts is dangerous. Without
proper positioning, the pretensioner and
load limiting systems cannot provide
adequate protection in an accident and
this could result in serious injury. For more
details about wearing seat belts, refer to
"Fastening the seat belts" (page 2-26).

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

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.

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

Modifying the components or wiring of the
pretensioner system, including the use of
electronic testing devices is dangerous. You
could accidentally activate it or make it
inoperable which would prevent it from
activating in an accident. The occupants or
repairers could be seriously injured.

Properly dispose of the pretensioner
system:

Improper disposal of the pretensioner
system or a vehicle with non-deactivated
pretensioners is dangerous. Unless all
safety procedures are followed, injury could
result. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
safely dispose of the pretensioner system or
scrap a pretensioner system equipped
vehicle.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

NOTE



The pretensioner system may not
operate depending on the type of the
collision. For details, refer to the SRS
Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page
2-65).



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

Seat Belt Extender

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

WARNING

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Do not use an improper extender:

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

Do not use an extender that is too long:

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

Do not leave a seat belt extender
connected to the buckle:

Leaving a seat belt extender connected to
the buckle without using the seat belt is
dangerous. When the seat belt extender is
connected to the driver's seat belt buckle
(or front passenger's seat belt buckle), the
SRS driver's (or front passenger's) air bag
system will determine that the driver (or
front passenger) is wearing the seat belt
even if the driver (or front passenger) is not
wearing it. This condition could cause the
driver's (or front passenger's) air bag to not
activate correctly and result in death or
serious injury in the event of collision.
Always wear the seat belt with the seat belt
extender.

Do not use the seat belt extender when
installing a child-restraint system on the
front or rear passenger seat:

Using a seat belt extender to fasten a
child-restraint system on any seat is
dangerous. Always follow the
child-restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions and never use a
seat belt extender.

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NOTE

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

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Child-Restraint Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the
front passenger occupant classification sensor works as a part of the supplemental restraint
system. This system deactivates the front passenger front and side air bags and also the front
passenger seat belt pretensioner system when the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates.

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

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

For more details, refer to "Front passenger occupant classification sensor" (page 2-68).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

WARNING

Use the correct size child-restraint system:

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

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

An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it could move
causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sure any child-restraint
system is properly secured in place according to the child-restraint system manufacturer's
instructions. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt, or attach
it to BOTH ISOFIX/LATCH
corresponding tether anchor.

*

1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except Mexico)

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

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

*1

lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH*1 child-restraint systems and the

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

(Except Mexico)

Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have the following warning label. The warning label
reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat at any
time.

(Mexico)

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front
of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have the following warning label. The warning label
reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat at any
time.

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

In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If
installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable,
move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust the seat bottom (height
adjustable seat bottom) to the highest position at which the seat belt fastening the
child-restraint system is securely tightened.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous under
certain conditions (With Front Passenger Occupant Classication System):

Your vehicle is equipped with front passenger occupant classication sensor. Even with the
front passenger occupant classication sensor, if you must use the front passenger seat to
seat a child, using a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat under the following
conditions increases the danger of the front passenger air bag deploying and could result in
serious injury or death to the child.

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when seating a

child in the child-restraint system.

Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint system.
A rear passenger or luggage pushing or pulling down on the front passenger seatback.
Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.
The seat is washed.
Liquids are spilled on the seat.
The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items placed

behind it.

The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.
Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver seat.
An electric device is put on the front passenger's seat.
An additional electrical device, such as a seat warmer is installed to the surface of the front

passenger seat.

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

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

It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front
passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from
which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used. The impact
of

ination
position child. Furthermore, leaning over or against the front door could block the side and
curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of supplemental protection. With the front air
bag and the additional side air bag that comes out of the front seat, the rear seat is always a
better location for children. Take special care not to allow a child to lean over or against the
side window, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint system.

from a side or curtain air bag could cause serious injury or death to an out of

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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.

CAUTION

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

NOTE

Your Mazda is equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors for attachment of specially
designed ISOFIX/LATCH
anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to "Using ISOFIX Lower Anchor (Mexico)/
Using LATCH Lower Anchor (Except Mexico)" (page 2-48).

*

1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except Mexico)

*1

child-restraint systems on the rear seats. When using these

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Child-Restraint System Installation

Categories of Child-Restraint Systems

▼

NOTE

When purchasing, ask the manufacturer of the child-restraint system which type of
child-restraint system is appropriate for your child and vehicle.

(Mexico)

Child-restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups according to the UN-R 44
regulation.

Group Age Weight

0 Up to about 9 months old Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb)

0+ Up to about 2 years old Up to 13 kg (up to 29 lb)

1 About 8 months to 4 years old 9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb)

2 About 3 to 7 years old 15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb) ―

3 About 6 to 12 years old 22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb) ―

Size Classification/

Fixture (CRF)

ISO/L1

ISO/L2

ISO/R1

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

(Except Mexico)

Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in
your country.

Child-Restraint System Types

▼

In this owner's manual, explanation of
child-restraint systems is provided for the
following three types of popular
child-restraint systems: infant seat, child
seat, booster seat.

NOTE



Installation position is determined by
the type of child-restraint system.
Always read the manufacturer's
instructions and this owner's manual
carefully.

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

Due to variations in the design of
child-restraint systems, vehicle seats
and seat belts, all child-restraint systems
may not fit all seating positions. Before
purchasing a child-restraint system, it
should be tested in the specific vehicle
seating position (or positions) where it
is intended to be used. If a previously
purchased child-restraint system does
not fit, you may need to purchase a
different one that will.

Infant seat

An infant seat provides restraint by
bracing the infant's head, neck and back
against the seating surface.
Equal to Group 0 and 0+ of the UN-R 44
and UN-R 129 regulation.

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Booster seat

A booster seat is a child restraint
accessory designed to improve the fit of
the seat belt system around the child's
body.
Equal to Group 2 and 3 of the UN-R 44
and UN-R 129 regulation.

1

*

Backless booster seat

1

*

When using a backless booster seat,
always install the vehicle head
restraint to the seat where the
backless booster seat is installed.

Child seat

A child seat restrains a child's body using
the harness.
Equal to Group 1 of the UN-R 44 and
UN-R 129 regulation.

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Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat

Positions Table

(Mexico)

Provided information in the table shows your child-restraint system suitability for various
seating position. For installation suitability of other manufacturer child-restraint system,
carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompany the child-restraint
system.
When installing a child-restraint system, the following points must be observed:



Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system. However,
when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat
where the backless booster seat is installed. In addition, always use a tether strap and
attach it securely. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.



When installing a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, adjust the seat slide
position as far back as possible. Adjust the seat bottom to the highest position so that the
seat belt can securely fasten the child-restraint system.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.



When it is difficult to install a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, or the seat
belt cannot be secured to the child-restraint system, perform the following operations to
adjust the seat holding the child-restraint system so that the seat belt can be secured
completely to it.



Move the seat forward or back.



Move the seatback forward or back.



Move the seat upward or downward.



When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, adjust the front seat position so
that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on page 2-5.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.



When installing a child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, remove the head
restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.



An i-Size child-restraint system refers to a child-restraint system which has acquired
i-Size category certification for the UN-R 129 regulation.

When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, refer to the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions and the Using ISOFIX Lower Anchor on page 2-48.

Seating position Passenger Rear (Left) Rear (Center) Rear (Right)

Seating position suit‐
able for universal
belted (Yes/No)

Ye s ( UF ) Ye s ( U)

Ye s ( U)

*1

Ye s ( U)

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Seating position Passenger Rear (Left) Rear (Center) Rear (Right)

i-Size seating posi‐
tion (Yes/No)

Largest suitable rear‐
ward facing fixture
(R1)

Largest suitable rear‐
ward facing fixture
(R2)

Largest suitable rear‐
ward facing fixture
(R3)

Largest suitable for‐
ward facing fixture
(F2)

Largest suitable for‐
ward facing fixture
(F2X)

Largest suitable for‐
ward facing fixture
(F3)

Largest suitable lat‐
eral facing fixture
(L1)

Largest suitable lat‐
eral facing fixture
(L2)

Non i-size compati‐
ble with a support
leg (Yes/No)

Lower ISOFIX an‐
chorages but without
Top Te the r (Ye s/N o)

U = Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF = Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in the mass
group.
L = Suitable for particular child restraints given on attached list. These restraints may be of the “specific vehicle”,
“restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS) given in the attached list. These ISOFIX CRS are
those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
i-U = Suitable for i-Size “universal” Child Restraint Systems forward and rearward facing.
i-UF = Suitable for forward-facing i-Size “universal” Child Restraint Systems only.
Yes = Child-restraint system can be secured on the seat.
No = Child-restraint system cannot be secured on the seat, or there is no fixture.
X = Child-restraint system cannot be installed.

No Yes No Yes

No Yes (IL) No Yes (IL)

No Yes (IL) No Yes (IL)

No Yes (IL) No Yes (IL)

No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF)

No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF)

No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF)

No No No No

No No No No

No Yes No Yes

No No No No

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*1

When a child-restraint system is installed to the rear center seat, do not seat occupants in the rear right outboard
seat.
A Mazda genuine child-restraint system can be installed. Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed,
refer to the accessories catalog.

(Except Mexico)



Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed to your Mazda, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.



It is not able to set the child-restraint system with the support leg in the rear center seat.



Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in your country.



For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the
child seat manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific LATCH child-restraint systems recommended for each
position.

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Child Restraint

Installing Child-Restraint

Systems

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

NOTE

Even if your vehicle is equipped with front
passenger occupant classification sensor
(page 2-68), which automatically
deactivates the front passenger air bag, a
rear seat is the safest place for a child of
any age or size.

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

Some child-restraint systems also employ
specially designed ISOFIX/LATCH
attachments; refer to "Using ISOFIX
Lower Anchor (Mexico)/Using LATCH
Lower Anchor (Except Mexico)" (page
2-48).

*

1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except

Mexico)

*1

WARNING

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

Installation of a tether equipped
child-restraint system in the front
passenger's seat defeats the safety design
of the system and will result in an increased
chance of serious injury if the
child-restraint system goes forward
without benet of being tethered.
Place tether equipped child-restraint
systems where there are tether anchors.

Anchor Bracket

▼

Anchor brackets for securing
child-restraint systems are equipped in the
vehicle. Locate each anchor position using
the illustration.
To install a child-restraint system, remove
the head restraint. Always follow the
instruction manual accompanying the
child-restraint system.

Anchor bracket location

Use the indicated anchor bracket locations
when installing a child-restraint system
equipped with a tether.

For right

For center

*

1

For left

Anchor bracket

1

*

Except Mexico

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WARNING

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

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

Always remove the head restraint and
install child-restraint system (except when
installing a booster seat):

Installing a child-restraint system without
removing the head restraint is dangerous.
The child-restraint system cannot be
installed correctly which may result in
death or injury to the child in a collision.

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

Tether strap

o

Always install the head restraint and adjust
it to the appropriate position after
removing the child-restraint system:

Driving with the head restraint removed is
dangerous as impact to the occupant's
head cannot be prevented during
emergency braking or in a collision, which
could result in a serious accident, injury or
death.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.

Using Automatic Locking Mode

▼

(Except Mexico)

Follow these instructions when using a
child-restraint system, unless you are
attaching a LATCH-equipped
child-restraint system to the rear LATCH
lower anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH
Lower Anchor” (page 2-48).

NOTE

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

Anchor bracket

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

2. Remove the head restraint. However,
when installing a backless booster seat,
always install the vehicle head restraint
to the seat where the backless booster
seat is installed.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

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

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

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

NOTE



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

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

WARNING

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

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

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Child Restraint

Always remove the head restraint and
install child-restraint system (except when
installing a backless booster seat):

Installing a child-restraint system without
removing the head restraint is dangerous.
The child-restraint system cannot be
installed correctly which may result in
death or injury to the child in a collision.

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

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

Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect
tether anchor position is dangerous. In a
collision, the tether strap could come

o
and loosen the child-restraint system. If the
child-restraint system moves it could result
in death or injury to the child.

Always install the head restraint and adjust
it to the appropriate position after
removing the child-restraint system:

Driving with the head restraint removed is
dangerous as impact to the occupant's
head cannot be prevented during
emergency braking or in a collision, which
could result in a serious accident, injury or
death.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.

If You Must Use the Front Seat for

▼

Children

If you cannot put all children in the rear
seat, at least put the smallest children in
the rear and be sure the largest child up
front uses the shoulder belt over the
shoulder.
NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat whether
your vehicle is equipped with an occupant
classification sensor or not.
This seat is also not set up for tethered
child-restraint systems, put them in one of
the rear seat positions set up with tether
anchors.
Likewise the ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

child-restraint system cannot be secured in
the front passenger's seat and should be
used in the rear seat.
Do not allow anyone to sleep against the
side window since your vehicle has side
and curtain air bags, it could cause serious
injuries to an out of position occupant. As
children more often sleep in cars, it is
better to put them in the rear seat. If
installing the child-restraint system on the
front seat is unavoidable, follow these
instructions when using a front-facing
child-restraint system in the front
passenger's seat.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

*

1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except

Mexico)

NOTE



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



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

WARNING

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

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

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

Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the
front seat are particularly dangerous.

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

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Always remove the head restraint and
install child-restraint system (except when
installing a backless booster seat):

Installing a child-restraint system without
removing the head restraint is dangerous.
The child-restraint system cannot be
installed correctly which may result in
death or injury to the child in a collision.

Always install the head restraint and adjust
it to the appropriate position after
removing the child-restraint system:

Driving with the head restraint removed is
dangerous as impact to the occupant's
head cannot be prevented during
emergency braking or in a collision, which
could result in a serious accident, injury or
death.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.

Front Passenger's Seat Child-Restraint
System Installation (With Front
Passenger Occupant Classification
System)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off.

2. Slide the seat as far back as possible.

3. Remove the head restraint. However,

when installing a backless booster seat,
always install the vehicle head restraint
to the seat where the backless booster
seat is installed.

4. Place the child-restraint system on the
seat without putting your weight on the
seat and fasten the seat belt. See the
manufacturer's instructions on the
child-restraint system for belt routing
instructions.

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

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

NOTE



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



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

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7. Seat your child safely in the
child-restraint system and secure the
child according to the instructions
from the child-restraint system
manufacturer.

8. Switch the ignition ON and make sure
the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates after
installing a child-restraint system on
the front passenger seat.
If the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light does not
illuminate, remove the child-restraint
system, switch the ignition to OFF, and
then re-install the child-restraint
system (page 2-68).

WARNING

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

While it is always better to install any
child-restraint system on the rear seat, it is
imperative that a child-restraint system
ONLY be used on the front passenger seat if
the deactivation indicator light illuminates
when the child is seated in the
child-restraint system (page 2-68). Seating
a child in a child-restraint system installed
on the front passenger seat with the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light not illuminated is dangerous. If this
indicator light does not illuminate, this
means that the front passenger front and
side air bags, and seat belt pretensioners
are ready for deployment. If an accident
were to deploy an air bag, a child in a
child-restraint system sitting in the front
passenger seat could be seriously injured or
killed. If the indicator light does not
illuminate after seating a child in a
child-restraint system on the front
passenger seat, seat a child in a
child-restraint system on the rear seat and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.

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Child Restraint

Using ISOFIX Lower Anchor (Mexico)/Using LATCH Lower Anchor (Except

▼

Mexico)

Your Mazda is equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors for attachment of specially
designed ISOFIX/LATCH
used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most ISOFIX/
LATCH

*1

child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be

effective. If they have a tether you must use it to better assure your child's safety.

WARNING

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

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

*1

child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be

Never attach two child-restraint systems to the same ISOFIX/LATCH

Attaching two child-restraint systems to the same ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

lower anchor:

*1

lower anchor is dangerous.
In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child-restraint system
attachments, and it may break, causing serious injury or death. If you use the seat position for
another child-restraint system when an outboard ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

position is occupied, use

the center seat belts instead, and the tether if tether-equipped.

Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured:

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

*1

lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH*1 child-restraint systems.

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Child Restraint

Make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

child-restraint system:

Not following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing the
child-restraint system is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign object prevent the child-restraint
system from being securely attached to the ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

lower anchors and the
child-restraint system is installed improperly, the child-restraint system could move in a
sudden stop or collision causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. When
installing the child-restraint system, make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near
or around the ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

lower anchors. Always follow the child-restraint system

manufacturer's instructions.

*

1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except Mexico)

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Child Restraint

Installation on rear outboard seats

1. First, adjust the front seat to allow
clearance between the child-restraint
system and the front seat.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on
page 2-5.
Refer to Adjusting the Front
Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.

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

3. Remove the cover of the child-restraint
system's ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

lower
anchors to verify the locations of the
ISOFIX/LATCH

Type A Type B

NOTE



The ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower

*1

lower anchors.

Lower anchor

anchors marking on the cover
indicates the position of the ISOFIX/
LATCH

*1

lower anchors for the
attachment of a child-restraint
system.



Store the removed cover so that it
does not get lost.

4. Remove the head restraint. However,
when installing a backless booster seat,
always install the vehicle head restraint
to the seat where the backless booster
seat is installed.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.

5. Secure the child-restraint system using
BOTH ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

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

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

*

1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except

Mexico)

WARNING

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Always remove the head restraint and
install child-restraint system (except when
installing a backless booster seat):

Installing a child-restraint system without
removing the head restraint is dangerous.
The child-restraint system cannot be
installed correctly which may result in
death or injury to the child in a collision.

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

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

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

Always install the head restraint and adjust
it to the appropriate position after
removing the child-restraint system:

Driving with the head restraint removed is
dangerous as impact to the occupant's
head cannot be prevented during
emergency braking or in a collision, which
could result in a serious accident, injury or
death.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.

Installation on rear center seat

The ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchors at
the center of the rear seat are much further
apart than the sets of ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

lower anchors for child-restraint system
installation at other seating positions.
Child-restraint systems with rigid ISOFIX/
LATCH

*1

attachments cannot be installed
on the center seating position. Some
ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

equipped
child-restraint systems can be placed in the
center position and will reach the nearest
ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

lower anchors which
are 430 mm (16.9 in) apart. ISOFIX/
LATCH

*1

compatible child-restraint
systems (with attachments on belt
webbing) can be used at this seating
position only if the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions state that the
child-restraint system can be installed to
ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

lower anchors that are
430 mm (16.9 in) apart. Do not attach two
child-restraint systems to the same
ISOFIX/LATCH

*1

lower anchor. If your
child-restraint system has a tether, it must
also be used for your child's optimum
safety.

The procedure for installation on the rear
outboard seats is the same.

*

1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except

Mexico)

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

ISOFIX/LATCH*1 lower anchor
location

WARNING

Always remove the head restraint and
install child-restraint system (except when
installing a backless booster seat):

Installing a child-restraint system without
removing the head restraint is dangerous.
The child-restraint system cannot be
installed correctly which may result in
death or injury to the child in a collision.

Tether strap

Always install the head restraint and adjust
it to the appropriate position after
removing the child-restraint system:

Driving with the head restraint removed is
dangerous as impact to the occupant's
head cannot be prevented during
emergency braking or in a collision, which
could result in a serious accident, injury or
death.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-17.

*

1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except

Mexico)

Anchor bracket

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include different types of air bags.

Please verify the different types of air bags which are equipped on your vehicle by
locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area

where the air bags are installed.
The air bags are installed in the following locations:



The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)



The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)



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



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

Vehicles with the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System have a sensor which
detects an impending roll-over accident.

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

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



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



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



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



Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.



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



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

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

If your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system,
refer to the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System (page 2-68) for details.

If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system, the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates for a specified time after the
ignition is switched ON.

Small children must be protected by a child-restraint system as stipulated by law in every
state and province. In certain states and provinces, larger children must use a child-restraint
system (page 2-31).

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

WARNING

Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles:

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

Children should not ride in the front passenger seat:

Placing a child, 12 years or under, in the front seat is dangerous. The child could be hit by a
deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. A sleeping child is more likely to lean
against the door and be hit by the side air bag in moderate collision to the front-passenger
side of the vehicle. Whenever possible, always secure a child 12 years and under on the rear
seats with an appropriate child-restraint system for the child's age and size.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

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

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

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

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

Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly:

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

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

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

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

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

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

inates

Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have
inated:

Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have
inated is dangerous. Immediately after ination, they are very hot. You could get burned.

Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle:

Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar, bull bar,
push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash
sensor system could be
prevent the air bags from inating during an accident. Front occupants could be seriously
injured.

Do not modify the suspension:

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

To prevent false detection by the air bag sensor system, heed the following:

Do not use tires or wheels other than those specied for your Mazda:

aected.

This could cause air bags to

unexpectedly, or it could

inate

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Use of any tire or wheel other than those specied for your Mazda (page 9-9) is
dangerous. Use of such wheels will prevent the vehicle's accident detections system from
accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or unexpected air
bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.

Do not overload your vehicle:

Overloading your vehicle is dangerous as it could prevent the air bag crash sensor system
from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or
unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries. The gross axle weight
rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle are on the Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Do not exceed these ratings.

Do not drive the vehicle o-road:

Driving your Mazda o-road is dangerous because the vehicle has not been designed to do
so. Driving the vehicle o-road could prevent the air bag crash sensor system from
accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or unexpected air
bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.

Do not modify a front door or leave any damage unrepaired. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect a damaged front door:

Modifying a front door or leaving any damage unrepaired is dangerous. Each front door has a
side crash sensor as a component of the supplemental restraint system. If holes are drilled in a
front door, a door speaker is left removed, or a damaged door is left unrepaired, the sensor
could be adversely aected causing it to not detect the pressure of an impact correctly during
a side collision. If a sensor does not detect a side impact correctly, the side and curtain air
bags and the front seat belt pretensioner may not operate normally which could result in
serious injury to occupants.

Do not modify the supplemental restraint system:

Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is dangerous. You
could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modications to the
supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim, badges, or anything else over the
air bag modules. It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on or near system
components or wiring. An Authorized Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in
the removal and installation of front seats. It is important to protect the air bag wiring and
connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy, and that the front passenger
occupant

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

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

classication

system and the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

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

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

Do not remove interior air bag parts:

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

Properly dispose of the air bag system:

Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely
dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer safely dispose of the air bag system or scrap an air bag equipped vehicle.

NOTE



If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to
“Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)” (page 8-2).



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



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



This highly-visible label is displayed which warns against the use of a rear-facing
child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.

(Except Mexico) (Mexico)

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Supplemental Restraint System Components

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

(Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags
Roll-over sensor*, crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Seat belt pretensioners (page 2-27)
Front air bag sensors
Side crash sensors
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 7-28)
Side and curtain inflators and air bags
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light* (page 2-68)
Front passenger occupant classification sensor* (page 2-68)
Front passenger occupant classification module

*

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*Some models.

Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

How the SRS Air Bags Work

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

Front Seat Belt Pretensioners

▼

The front seat belt pretensioners are designed to deploy in moderate or severe frontal, near
frontal collisions.
In addition, the pretensioners operate when a side collision or a roll-over accident is
detected. The pretensioners operate differently depending on what types of air bags are
equipped. For more details about seat belt pretensioner operation, refer to the SRS Air Bag
Deployment Criteria (page 2-65).

Driver Air Bag

▼

The driver's air bag is mounted in the steering wheel.
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, the
driver's air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver's head or chest
caused by directly hitting the steering wheel.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"
(page 2-65).

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

The driver's dual-stage air bag controls air bag inflation in two energy stages. During an
impact of moderate severity, the driver's air bag deploys with lesser energy, whereas during
more severe impacts, it deploys with more energy.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Front Passenger Air Bag

▼

The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard.
The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"
(page 2-65).

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy when the front passenger
occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat. For
details, refer to the front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-68).

Side Air Bags

▼

The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side air
bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or front passenger's chest caused by
directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"
(page 2-65).

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

In addition, the front passenger side air bag is designed to only deploy when the front
passenger occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's
seat. For details, refer to the front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-68).

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Curtain Air Bags

▼

The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge
along both sides.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard
passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"
(page 2-65).

In a side impact:

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

Only one side curtain air bag will
deploy on the side of the vehicle
that receives the force of an impact.

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
In a roll-over:

In response to a vehicle roll-over, both curtain air bags inflate.

Both curtain air bags will
deploy after the roll-over
accident is detected.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Warning Light/Beep

▼

A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on page 7-28.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-45.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria

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

Types of collision

A roll-over/near

roll-over

*2

A rear collision

SRS equip‐

ment

A severe frontal/near frontal colli‐

sion

A severe side colli‐

sion

Front seat

belt preten‐

sioner

Driver air

bag

Front pas‐

senger air

bag

Side air bag

Curtain air

bag

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

*

1 (With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

The front passenger front and side air bags and the seat belt pretensioner are designed to deploy when the front
passenger occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat.

*

2 (With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

In a roll-over accident, the seat belt pretensioners and the curtain air bags deploy.

*1

X

(both sides) X*1 (both sides) X*1 (both sides)

X

*1

X

*1

X

(impact side

only)

X (impact side on‐

ly)

X (both sides)

No air bag and
front seat belt pre‐
tensioner will be
activated in a rear
collision.

NOTE

In a frontal offset collision, the equipped air bags and pretensioners may all deploy
depending on the direction, angle, and rate of impact.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Limitations to SRS Air Bag

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

Limitations to front/near front collision detection:

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

Impacts involving trees or poles

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

Frontal offset impact to the vehicle

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Limitations to side collision detection:

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

Side impacts involving trees or poles

Roll-over (Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
Limitations to roll-over detection:

The following illustration is an example of an accident that may not be detected as a
roll-over accident. Therefore, the front seat belt pretensioners and curtain air bags may not
deploy.

Pitch end over end

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Front Passenger Occupant Classification System

First, please read "Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions" (page 2-53) carefully.

Front Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor

▼

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sensor as a part of
the supplemental restraint system. This sensor is equipped in the front passenger's seat
cushion. This sensor measures the electrostatic capacity of the front passenger's seat. The
SAS unit is designed to prevent the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner system from deploying if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light turns on.
To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the
system deactivates the front passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt
pretensioner system when the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on.
Refer to the following table for the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
illumination conditions.

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

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

*

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

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

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*Some models.

Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

If the front passenger occupant classification sensor is normal, the indicator light turns on
when the ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds. Then, the
indicator light turns on or is off under the following conditions:

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart

Condition detected by the front

passenger occupant classifica‐

Empty (Not occupied) On Deactivated Deactivated

A child less than 1 year old is
seated in a child-restraint system

Child

Adult

*

1 The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint system, or a

*

2 If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child

tion system

*1

*2

junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.

depending on the person's physique.

Front passenger air

bag deactivation indi‐

cator light

On Deactivated Deactivated

On or off Deactivated or ready Deactivated or ready

Off Ready Ready

Front passenger front

and side air bags

Front passenger seat
belt pretensioner sys‐

tem

The curtain air bag is ready for inflating regardless of what the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart indicates.
If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on when the ignition
is switched ON and does not turn on as indicated in the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the front passenger
seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work
properly in an accident.

WARNING

Do not allow an occupant in the front passenger's seat to sit with a posture which makes it
dicult for the front passenger occupant classication sensor to detect the occupant
correctly:

Sitting in the front passenger's seat with a posture which makes it dicult for the front
passenger occupant classication sensor to detect the occupant correctly is dangerous. If the
front passenger occupant classication sensor cannot detect the occupant sitting on the front
passenger's seat correctly, the front passenger front and side air bags and pretensioner
system may not operate (non-deploy) or they may operate (deploy) accidentally. The front
passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bags or the accidental
operation (deployment) of the air bags could result in serious injury or death.
Under the following conditions, the front passenger occupant classication sensor cannot
detect a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat correctly and the deployment/
non-deployment of the air bags cannot be controlled as indicated in the front passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light on/o condition chart. For example:

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

A front passenger is seated as shown in the following

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

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

An object, such as a seat cushion, is put on the front passenger's seat or between the

passenger's back and the seatback.

A seat cover is put on the front passenger's seat.
Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint system.
A rear passenger or luggage push or pull down on the front passenger seatback.
Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.
The seat is washed.
Liquids are spilled on the seat.
The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items placed

behind it.

The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.
Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver seat.
An electric device is put on the front passenger's seat.
An additional electrical device, such as a seat warmer is installed to the surface of the front

passenger seat.

gure:

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will deactivate
if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on.

CAUTION

To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensor in

the front seat cushion:

Do not place sharp objects on the front seat cushion or leave heavy luggage on them.
Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.

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

Adjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks

with seat belts worn properly.

If you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system

properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page 2-44).

NOTE



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



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



The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on for 10 seconds if the
electrostatic capacity on the front passenger seat changes.



The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light might turn on if the front
passenger seat receives a severe impact.



If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on after installing
a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, first, re-install your child-restraint
system according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the front passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light still does not turn on, install the child-restraint system on
the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.



If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on when an occupant is
seated directly in the front passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by
sitting with their feet on the floor, and then re-fastening the seat belt. If the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light remains turned on, move the passenger to
the rear seat. If sitting in the rear seat is not possible, slide the front passenger seat as far
back as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Constant Monitoring

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



Front air bag sensors



Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)



Side crash sensors



Air bag modules



Front seat belt pretensioners



Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light



Related wiring

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)



Front passenger occupant classification sensor



Front passenger occupant classification module



Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

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

2-72

3

Before Driving

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

Keys.................................................... 3-2

Keys..............................................3-2

Keyless Entry System...................3-4

Advanced Keyless Entry

System...............................................3-10

Advanced Keyless Entry System

....................................................3-10

Operational Range...................... 3-11

Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12

Door Locks.................................3-12

Trunk Lid....................................3-18

Inside Trunk Release Lever

Fuel and Emission........................... 3-21

Fuel and Engine Exhaust

Precautions................................. 3-21

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-27

Mirrors............................................. 3-29

Mirrors........................................3-29

Windows...........................................3-34

Power Windows..........................3-34

Moonroof

*

.................................. 3-37

*

*

...... 3-20

.....

Security System............................... 3-40

Modification and Add-On

Equipment...................................3-40

Immobilizer System....................3-40

Theft-Deterrent System

Driving Tips..................................... 3-44

Break-In Period.......................... 3-44

Saving Fuel and Protection of the

Environment............................... 3-44

Hazardous Driving......................3-45

Floor Mat.................................... 3-45

Rocking the Vehicle....................3-46

Winter Driving............................3-46

Driving In Flooded Area............ 3-48

Overloading................................3-49

Driving on Uneven Road............3-50

Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, SKYACTIV-D

2.2)..............................................3-51

Towing.............................................. 3-52

Trailer Towing............................ 3-52

Recreational Towing...................3-52

*

.............3-42

*Some models.

3-1

Before Driving

Keys

Keys

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

Because the key (transmitter) uses

low-intensity radio waves, it may not
function correctly under the following
conditions:

The key is carried with communication

devices such as cellular phones.

The key contacts or is covered by a

metal object.

The key is near electronic devices such

as personal computers.

Non-Mazda genuine electronic

equipment is installed in the vehicle.

There is equipment which discharges

radio waves near the vehicle.

The key (transmitter) may consume

battery power excessively if it receives
high-intensity radio waves. Do not place
the key near electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.

To avoid damage to the key

(transmitter), DO NOT:

Drop the key.
Get the key wet.
Disassemble the key.
Expose the key to high temperatures

on places such as the dashboard or
hood, under direct sunlight.

Expose the key to any kind of magnetic

eld.

Place heavy objects on the key.
Put the key in an ultrasonic cleaner.
Put any magnetized objects close to

the key.

NOTE

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

Type A

Auxiliary keyTransmitter

Removing the auxiliary key

Pull out the auxiliary key from the
transmitter while pressing the knob.

Knob

3-2

Before Driving

Keys

Type B

Auxiliary keyTransmitter

Removing the auxiliary key

1. Remove the lower cover while
pressing the knob in the direction of
the arrow.

2. Remove the auxiliary key.

2. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into
the slots of the transmitter and install
the lower cover.

Key code number plate

A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key (auxiliary key).
Also write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer, and have
your code number ready.

Key code
number plate

Installing the auxiliary key

1. Install the auxiliary key as the
illustration.

3-3

Before Driving

Keys

Keyless Entry System

This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors, and
opens the trunk lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention or
help.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A/type B
instrument cluster, check the displayed
message for more information and, if
necessary, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer, according to
the indication.



KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda
Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on
page 7-28.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-35.



Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-46.



Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-46.

If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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

CAUTION

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

NOTE



The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.



The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door lock/unlock) when the
ignition is switched off. The system does
not operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.



If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be weak. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement (page
6-44).

3-4



Battery life is about 1 year. Replace the
battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster (for vehicles with a
type A/type B instrument cluster (page
4-14, 4-32), messages are displayed
in the instrument cluster). Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the KEY warning
light/indicator light may not illuminate
or flash depending on the rate of battery
depletion.



Additional keys can be obtained at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys
can be used with the keyless functions
per vehicle. Bring all keys to the
Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional keys are required.

Transm itte r

▼

Type A

Operation indicator light

Before Driving

Keys

Type B

Operation indicator light

Operation
buttons

NOTE



(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-42.



(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound can be heard for
confirmation when the doors are locked/
unlocked using the key. If you prefer, the
beep sound can be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed.
Refer to Other Equipment/Functions on
page 9-15.

Operation
buttons

The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

To lock the doors , press the lock button
and the hazard warning lights will flash
once.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard once.

3-5

Before Driving

Keys

To confirm that all doors have been
locked, press the lock button again within
5 seconds. If they are closed and locked,
the horn will sound.

Type A

Type B

NOTE



The doors can be locked by pressing the
lock button while any other door or the
trunk lid is open. The hazard warning
lights will not flash.
When the lock button is pressed while
any door is open and then the door is
closed, all the doors are locked.



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



Make sure all doors are locked after
pressing the button.



(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

Unlock button

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

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard twice.

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

Type A

Type B

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock all
doors by performing a single operation.
Refer to Other Equipment/Functions on
page 9-15.



(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the key, all doors
will automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not performed
within about 60 seconds. If your vehicle
has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for
confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Other Equipment/Functions on
page 9-15.



A door or the trunk lid is opened.



The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.

3-6

Before Driving

Keys



(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is turned
off, the hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that the system is
turned off.

Trunk button

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

Type A

Type B

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, press and hold the panic button to
activate the vehicle's alarm. Call
emergency services if necessary.

Type A

Type B

NOTE

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

(Turning on the alarm)

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



The horn sounds intermittently.



The hazard warning lights flash.

(Turning off the alarm)

The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the key.

Power saving function (Type B)

By turning on the transmitter power saving
function, the advanced keyless entry

*1

and
push button start system functions turn off
and the battery power consumption of the
transmitter is restricted.
The remote control function is operational
by operating the transmitter switch even
while the power saving function is turned
on. However, the operation indicator light
of the transmitter does not turn on/flash.

Turning on the power saving function

After you have turned on the power saving
function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate

*1

one time.

1. Press the lock button on the transmitter

4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.

2. Press the lock button continuously for

1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).

3-7

Before Driving

Keys

3. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.

Turning off the power saving function

After you have turned off the power
saving function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate

*1

one time.

1. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.

2. Press the lock button on the transmitter
4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.

3. Press the lock button continuously for

1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).

*

1 With the advanced keyless function

Operational Range

▼

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

Starting the Engine



The trunk is out of the assured
operational range, however, if the key
(transmitter) is operable the engine will
start.

With the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

NOTE



Starting the engine may be possible even
if the key is outside of the vehicle and
extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from
the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key is not
in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart
after it is shut off and the ignition is
switched to off.

3-8

NOTE

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



Around the dashboard



In the storage compartments such as the
glove compartment or the center console



On the rear parcel shelf

Key Suspend Function

▼

If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions
of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
To restore the functions, press the unlock
button on the functions-suspended key in
the vehicle.

Before Driving

Keys

3-9

Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System

Advanced Keyless Entry

System

WARNING

Radio waves from the key may aect
medical devices such as pacemakers:

Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key will aect the device.

The advanced keyless function allows you
to lock/unlock the door, or open the trunk
lid while carrying the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning beeps.



Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-47.



Key Left-in-trunk Compartment
Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-trunk
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-47.



Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-47.

*

NOTE

The advanced keyless entry system
functions can be deactivated to prevent
any possible adverse effect on a user
wearing a pacemaker or other medical
device. If the system is deactivated, you
will be unable to start the engine by
carrying the key. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for details. If the advanced
keyless entry system has been deactivated,
you can start the engine by following the
procedure indicated when the key battery
goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8.

3-10

*Some models.

Operational Range

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

NOTE

When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity radio
waves or noise, the operational range may
become narrower or the system may not
operate. For determining battery
replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry
System on page 3-4.

Locking, Unlocking the Doors

▼

Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System



Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone

Opening the Trunk Lid

▼

Exterior antenna

80cm (31in)

Operational range

80cm (31in)

Exterior antenna

80cm (31in)

Operational range

NOTE



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



If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors may
be locked depending on the radio wave
conditions even if the key is left in the
vehicle.



Around the dashboard



In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console



On the rear parcel shelf

3-11

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

WARNING

Always take all children and pets with you
or leave a responsible person with them:

Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a
parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can
become high enough to cause brain
damage or even death.

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

Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is
dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed.

Keep all doors locked when driving:

Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle are
dangerous. Passengers can fall out if a
door is accidentally opened and can more
easily be thrown out in an accident.

Always close all the windows and
moonroof, lock the doors and the trunk lid
and take the key with you when leaving
your vehicle unattended:

Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous
as children could lock themselves in a hot
vehicle, which could result in death. Also, a
vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy
target for thieves and intruders.

or play with

nd

After closing the doors and the trunk lid,
always verify that they are securely closed:

Doors and the trunk lid not securely closed
are dangerous, if the vehicle is driven with
a door and the trunk lid not securely closed,
the door and the trunk lid could open
unexpectedly resulting in an accident.

Always conrm the safety around the
vehicle before opening a door and the
trunk lid:

Suddenly opening a door and the trunk lid
is dangerous. A passing vehicle or a
pedestrian could be hit and cause an
accident.

CAUTION

Always conrm the conditions around

the vehicle before opening/closing the
doors and the trunk lid and use caution
during strong winds or when parked on
an incline. Not being aware of the
conditions around the vehicle is
dangerous because ngers could get
caught in the door and the trunk lid or a
passing pedestrian could be hit, resulting
in an unexpected accident or injury.

NOTE



Always stop the engine and lock the
doors. In addition, to prevent theft of
valuables, do not leave them inside the
cabin.



If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors may
be locked depending on the radio wave
conditions even if the key is left in the
vehicle.



Around the dashboard

3-12

Before Driving

Doors and Locks



In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console



On the rear parcel shelf



Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone



When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
All doors and the trunk lid will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any
door open.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When all doors and the trunk lid are
locked using the power door lock with
any door or the trunk lid open, the
closed doors and the trunk lid are
locked. After that, when all doors and
the trunk lid are closed, all doors and
the trunk lid are locked. However, if the
key is inside the vehicle, all doors and
the trunk lid are automatically unlocked.

(With the advanced keyless function)

The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.

(Without the advanced keyless
function)

The horn sound is heard twice to notify
the driver that the key has been left in
the vehicle.



(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)

This system automatically unlocks the
doors and the trunk lid in the event the
vehicle is involved in an accident to
allow passengers to get out of the
vehicle immediately and prevent being
trapped inside. While the ignition is
switched ON and in the event the vehicle
receives an impact strong enough to
inflate the air bags, all the doors and the
trunk lid are automatically unlocked
after about 6 seconds have elapsed from
the time of the accident.
The doors and the trunk lid may not
unlock depending on how an impact is
applied, the force of the impact, and
other conditions of the accident.
If door-related systems or the battery is
malfunctioning, the doors and the trunk
lid will not unlock.

3-13

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary

▼

Key

Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to
lock, toward the back to unlock.

To lo ck

All doors lock automatically when the
driver's door is locked using the auxiliary
key.

To un lo ck

The driver’s door unlocks when the
auxiliary key is turned briefly to the
unlock position and then immediately
returned to the center position.
All doors unlock when the driver's door is
unlocked and the auxiliary key is held in
the unlock position for one second or
longer.

Type A

Lock

Unlock

Type B

Locking, Unlocking with Request

▼

Switch, Door Handle (With the
advanced keyless function)

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

Front doors

Request switch

To l oc k

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

To u nl oc k

Driver's door request switch

To unlock the driver's door, press the
request switch. A beep sound will be heard
twice and the hazard warning lights will
flash twice.
To unlock all doors, press the request
switch again within 3 seconds and two
more beep sounds will be heard.

3-14

Lock

Unlock