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A Word to Mazda Owners

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

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

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

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

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

Mazda 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 this” or “Do not let this
happen”.

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

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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Seats

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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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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.

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.

qSeat Warmer

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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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Seats

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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CAUTION

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The seat-bottom power adjustment is
operated by motors. Avoid extended
operation because excessive use can
damage the motors.

l

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

qSeat Warmer

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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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Seats

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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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.

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Seats

CAUTION

Be careful of the following when using
the remote handle levers:

l

On a downward slope, the seatback
could flip forward faster than on a
flat area.

l

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.

Remote handle lever

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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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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).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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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qArmrest

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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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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