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A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda North American Operations
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2003 Mazda North American Operations
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How to Use This Manual
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We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road condit ions.
The above symbol in this manual means Do not do thisor Do not let this happen.
Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.
You'll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.
The above symbol, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
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Table of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems.
Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.
Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.
Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system.
In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
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Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2
Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
Lighting Control/Turn Signals ........................................................................... page 5-38
Instrument Cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-23
Driver-side Air Bag ........................................................................................... page 2-43
Wiper and Washer Lever .................................................................................... page 5-40
Information Display ............... ............................................................................ page 6-46
Hazard Warning Flasher .................................................................................... page 5-44
Passenger-side Air Bag ...................................................................................... page 2-43
Glove Box ......................................................................................................... page 6-52
Power Door Locks ............................................................................................... page 3-8
Power Windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Tilt Wheel Release Lever ................................................................................... page 3-34
Ignition Switch .................................................................................................... page 5-2
Climate Control System ....................................................................................... page 6-2
Audio System .................................................................................................... page 6-16
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-49
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-48
Shift Lever ........................................................................................................... page 5-8
Parking Brake ...................................................................................................... page 5-5
Trunk Release Button (Sedan) ........................................................................... page 3-19
Storage Pocket ................................................................................................... page 6-52
Center Console .................................................................................................. page 6-52
Cup Holder ........................................................................................................ page 6-50
Interior Lights .................................................................................................... page 6-43
Sunvisors ........................................................................................................... page 6-43
Map Lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-44
Rearview Mirror ................................................................................................ page 3-35
Vanity Mirrors ................................................................................................... page 6-43
Rear Seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-9
Seat Belt ............................................................................................................ page 2-16
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ............................................................... page 2-2
Side Air Bags ..................................................................................................... page 2-43
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ......................................... page 2-43
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Exterior Overview
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
Trunk Lid (Sedan) ..................................................................... ........................ page 3-18
High-mount Brake Light ................................................................................... page 8-31
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear Window Defroster ..................................................................................... page 5-42
Power Windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-27
Brake Lights ...................................................................................................... page 8-31
Rear Turn Signal Light ............ .......................................................................... page 8-31
Reverse Lights ................................................................................................... page 8-31
License Plate Lights ........................................................................................... page 8-31
Taillight.............................................................................................................. page 8-31
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................... ........................................................... page 8-21
Front Turn Signal Light/Parking Light .............................................................. page 8-31
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............................................................................. page 3-9
Fuel-filler Lid .................................................................................................... page 3-24
Keys ..................................................................................................................... page 3-2
Outside Mirrors ................................................................................................. page 3-34
Front Side-marker Lights ................................................................................... page 8-31
Headlights .......................................................................................................... page 8-31
Foglights ............................................................................................................ page 8-31
Moonroofí........................................................................................................ page 3-27
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
Liftgate (Wagon)................................................................................................ page 3-12
High-mount Brake Light ................................................................................... page 8-31
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear Window Defroster ..................................................................................... page 5-42
Power Windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-27
Brake Lights ...................................................................................................... page 8-31
Rear Turn Signal Light ............ .......................................................................... page 8-31
Reverse Lights ................................................................................................... page 8-31
License Plate Lights ........................................................................................... page 8-31
Taillight.............................................................................................................. page 8-31
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................... ........................................................... page 8-21
Front Turn Signal Light/Parking Light .............................................................. page 8-31
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............................................................................. page 3-9
Fuel-filler Lid .................................................................................................... page 3-24
Door and Keys ..................................................................................................... page 3-2
Outside Mirrors ................................................................................................. page 3-34
Front Side-marker Lights ................................................................................... page 8-31
Headlights .......................................................................................................... page 8-31
Foglights ............................................................................................................ page 8-31
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Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems.
Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-5
Rear Seat ................................................................................... 2-9
Seat Belt System s ........................................................................ 2-16
Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-16
3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................ 2-19
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-21
Rear Center Position Se at Belt ................................................ 2-23
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-25
Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-26
Seat Belt Warning Beep .......................................................... 2-27
Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-28
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-28
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-31
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-38
SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-43
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-43
Air Bag System Description ................................................... 2-48
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Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)
WARNING
Modification of the Front Seats: Modifying or repla cing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.
Damaged Front Se ats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, the air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.
WARNING
Securing the Seats: Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback.
qSeat Slide
WARNING
Driver's Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the drive r's seat while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is stopped.
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever.
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Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
qSeat Recline
WARNING
Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Unlocked Seatback: The seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
Lever
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempt ing to push it forward and backward.
CAUTION
When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you support the seatback while operating the seatback lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.
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qHeight Adjustment (Driver's
Seat)
By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can be adjusted.
Up
Down
Lever
qHead Restraint
WARNING
Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.
Height adjustment
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop­catch release, then push the head restraint down.
Stop-catch release
Adjust the head restraint so that the top is parallel with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck.
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The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on.
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NOTE
The thermostat regulates seat temperature by turning the current on and off.
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)
WARNING
Modification of the Front Seats: Modifying or repla cing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.
Damaged Front Se ats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, the air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.
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The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors.
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To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electric power.
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Don't use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
qSeat Slide (Driver's Seat)
To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.
qSeat Recline (Driver's Seat)
WARNING
Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.
Reclining switch
Slide lifter switch
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Seats
qHeight Adjustment (Driver's
Seat)
Front height adjustment
To adjust the front height of the seat­bottom, raise or lower the front of the slide lifter switch on the left side of the seat.
Switch
Rear height adjustment
Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust the rear height of the seat-bottom.
Switch
Lower the seat-bottom by pressing down on the center of the switch. Release the switch at the desired position.
Switch
qLumbar Support Adjustment
(Driver's Seat)
To adjust the lumbar support, pull the lever forward.
Lever
Height adjustment
Raise the seat-bottom by pulling up on the center of the switch. Release the switch at the desired position .
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qHead Restraint
WARNING
Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop­catch release, then push the head restraint down.
Stop-catch release
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The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on.
ON
OFF
NOTE
The thermostat regulates seat temperature by turning the current on and off.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top is parallel with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck.
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Seats
Rear Seat
WARNING
Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers. Don't stack cargo higher than the seatbacks or place articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover.
Not Securing Lugg age and Cargo: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving.
Securing Seats: Adjustable seats that are not securely 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.
WARNING
Unlocked Seatback: The seatback plays 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.
Passenger on the Folded Seatback: Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death. The child or other objects in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury. Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving.
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WARNING
Children and the Folding Rear Seats: Playing with the folding rear seats is dangerous. Once the seats 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 (sedan). Do not give the car keys to children and do not allow them to play in the vehicle.
NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to its normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls and retracts.
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qSplit-Folding Rear Seatback
(Sedan)
The seatbacks can be folded down to provide more space in the trunk.
To fold the seatbacks
WARNING
Operating the Remote Handle Levers While a Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System is in the Rear Seat: Operating the remote handle levers while a rear-facing child-restraint system is in the rear seat is dangerous. It cou ld cause injury to a child seated in the child-restraint system when the seatback suddenly flips forward. Always remove the child-restraint system from the rear seat before operating the remote handle levers for the rear seat.
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CAUTION
Be careful of the following when using the remote handle levers:
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On a downward slope, the seatback could flip forward faster than on a flat area.
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On an upward slope, the seatback may not fold down. When the seatbacks cannot be folded down with levers, pull the rear seatback forward from inside the vehicle.
1. Unfasten the lap portion of the rear center seat belt (page 2-23).
CAUTION
Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the rear-left seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buck le and seatback.
2. After checking that the rear seats are clear, open the trunk and pull the remote handle levers on the left and right side of the trunk.
To return the seatbacks to the upright position
1. Lift the seatbacks upright.
2. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked.
3. Fasten the rear-center lap/shoulder belt and check that all seat belts are routed properly for passen ger use (page 2-23).
WARNING
Seat Belts Caught Under Seatbacks: A seat belt caught under a seatback after the seatback is returned to its upright position is dangerous. In a collision or sudden stop, the seat belt cannot provide adequate protection. Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks.
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qEasy Fold Down Rear Seatbacks
and Seat Bottom for Added Luggage Space (Hatchback/ Wagon)
The seatback and seat bottom can be folded down to provide a flat surface extending from the back of the front seats to the rear of the vehicle for extra luggage space.
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WARNING
Folding Seatbacks with Remote Handle Levers: Not checking the rear seat area for persons before folding the seatbacks with the remote handle levers is dangerous. The rear seat area is difficult to see from the rear of the vehicle. Operating the remote handle levers without checking could cause injury to a person when a seatback suddenly flips forward. Make sure there is nobody in the rear seat area before operating the remote handle levers.
When using the remote handle levers:
To fold down the rear seatbacks and seat bottoms
WARNING
Operating the Remote Handle Levers While a Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System is in the Rear Seat: Operating the remote handle levers while a rear-facing child-restraint system is in the rear seat is dangerous. It cou ld cause injury to a child seated in the child-restraint system when the seatback suddenly flips forward. Always remove the child-restraint system from the rear seat before operating the remote handle levers for the rear seat.
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Be careful of the following when using the remote handle levers:
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On a downward slope, the seatback could flip forward faster than on a flat area.
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On an upward slope, the seatback may not fold down. When the seatbacks cannot be folded down with levers, pull the rear seatback forward from inside the vehicle.
1. Unfasten the lap portion of the rear center seat belt (page 2-23).
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CAUTION
Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the rear-left seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buck le and seatback.
2. After checking that the rear seats are clear, open the liftgate and pull the remote handle levers on the left and right side of the liftgate.
Remote handle lever
When using the rear seatback knobs:
CAUTION
When operating the rear seatback knob, make sure you support the seatback with your hand. If the seatback is not supported with your hand, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury to the finger that pushes the rear seatback knob down.
CAUTION
Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the rear-left seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buck le and seatback.
2. Support the seatback with your hand.
3. Push the rear seatback knob down.
Rear seatback knob
To return the seatbacks to the upright position
1. Lift the seatbacks upright.
2. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked.
3. Fasten the rear-center lap/shoulder belt and check that all seat belts are routed properly for passen ger use (page 2-23).
1. Unfasten the lap portion of the rear center seat belt (page 2-23).
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WARNING
Seat Belts Caught Under Seatbacks: A seat belt caught under a seatback after the seatback is returned to its upright position is dangerous. In a collision or sudden stop, the seat belt cannot provide adequate protection. Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks.
Returning Rear Seatbacks to the Upright Position: A rear seatback not fully returned and locked in the upright position is dangerous. Sudden stops or maneuvering could cause a seatback to flip forward suddenly resulting in injury. If the red indicator is visible on the back of the rear seatback knob, the seatback is not locked in the upright position. When returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure there is no red indication.
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qHead Restraint (Hatchback/
Wagon)
WARNING
Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.
Height adjustment
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop­catch release, then push the head restraint down.
Stop-catch release
Locked position
Unlocked position
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top is parallel with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck.
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The armrest can be used or placed upright.
Armrest
WARNING
Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the Armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a rear seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and could result in serious injuries. Never position the shoulde r portion of a rear seat belt over the armrest.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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Essential Safety Equipment
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Seat Belt Systems
Seat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recom mends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.
All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.
The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during a collision.
However, the front passenger's seat and all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. While we recom mend 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 the child-restraint system is secured properly.
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