Mazda BT-50 2017 Owner's Manual

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.

Regular servicing of your vehicle by an expert repairer helps maintain both its roadworthiness and its resale value. A world-wide network of Authorised Mazda Repairers can help you with their professional servicing expertise. Their specially trained personnel are best qualified to service your Mazda vehicle properly and exactly. Also, they are supported by a wide range of highly specialized tools and equipment specially developed for servicing Mazda vehicles. When maintenance or service is necessary we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual

Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.

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.

June 2017 (Print2)

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Table Of Contents

Introduction

About This Manual ........................ page 1

Symbols Glossary .......................... page 2

Parts and Accessories .................... page 2

At a Glance

At a Glance .................................... page 3

Child Safety

Child Seats ..................................... page 9

Child Seat Positioning ................. page 14

ISOFIX Anchor Points ................ page 16

Booster Seats ............................... page 17

Child Safety Locks ...................... page 19

Occupant protection

Principle of Operation .................. page 20

Fastening the seat belts ................ page 29

Seat belt height adjustment .......... page 30

Seat belt reminder ........................ page 31

Using seat belts during

pregnancy ..................................... page 31

Disabling the passenger airbag .... page 32

Constant monitoring .................... page 33

Keys and Remote Controls

General Information on Radio

Frequencies .................................. page 35

Programming the remote

control .......................................... page 35

Changing the remote control

battery .......................................... page 37

Locks

Locking and Unlocking ............... page 38

Engine immobiliser

Principle of Operation .................. page 42

Coded keys .................................. page 43

Arming the engine immobiliser .... page 43

Disarming the engine

immobiliser .................................. page 44

Alarm

Principle of Operation .................. page 45

Arming the alarm ......................... page 47

Disarming the alarm .................... page 47

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... page 48

Audio Control .............................. page 49

Voice Control ............................... page 49

Wipers and Washers

Windscreen Wipers ...................... page 50

Autowipers .................................. page 50

Windscreen Washers .................... page 51

Checking the Wiper Blades ......... page 52

Changing the Wiper Blades ......... page 52

Lighting

Lighting Control .......................... page 54

Autolamps ................................... page 55

Front Fog Lamps ......................... page 56

Rear Fog Lamps .......................... page 56

Headlamp Levelling .................... page 57

Hazard Warning Flashers ............. page 58

Direction Indicators ..................... page 58

Interior Lamps ............................. page 59

Changing a Bulb .......................... page 59

Bulb Specification Chart .............. page 66

Windows and Mirrors

Power Windows ........................... page 67

Exterior Mirrors ........................... page 69

Electric exterior mirrors ............... page 70

Instrument Cluster

Gauges ......................................... page 73

Warning Lamps and Indicators .... page 74

Audible Warnings and

Indicators ..................................... page 81

Information Displays

General Information ..................... page 83

Trip Computer .............................. page 83

Personalised Settings ................... page 86

Table Of Contents

Air-Conditioning

Principle of Operation .................. page 88

Air Vents ...................................... page 89

Manual Air-Conditioning ............ page 89

Automatic Air-Conditioning ........ page 92

Heated Windows.......................... page 96

Seats

Sitting in the Correct Position ...... page 97

Front Seats ................................... page 98

Head Restraints .......................... page 103

Rear Seats .................................. page 104

Heated Seats .............................. page 105

Convenience features

Clock ......................................... page 106

Instrument Lighting Dimmer ..... page 106

Cigar Lighter .............................. page 107

Ashtray ....................................... page 107

Auxiliary Power Points .............. page 108

Cup Holders ............................... page 108

Overhead Console ..................... page 109

Storage compartments ................ page 110

Auxiliary input (AUX IN)

socket ......................................... page 111

USB port .................................... page 111

Floor Mats .................................. page 112

Starting and Stopping the Engine

General Information ................... page 113

Ignition Switch .......................... page 113

Steering Wheel Lock ................. page 114

Starting a Petrol Engine ............. page 114

Starting a Diesel Engine ............ page 116

Diesel Particulate Filter .............. page 116

Switching Off the Engine .......... page 117

Fuel and Refuelling

Safety Precautions ..................... page 118

Fuel Quality - Petrol .................. page 118

Fuel Quality - Diesel .................. page 119

Catalytic Converter .................... page 120

Fuel filler flap ............................ page 120

Refuelling .................................. page 122

Fuel Consumption ..................... page 122

Transmission

Manual Transmission ................. page 123

Four-Wheel Drive ...................... page 123

Electronic Locking

Differential ................................. page 125

Automatic Transmission ............ page 126

Brakes

Principle of Operation ................ page 130

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes ........................................ page 131

Parking Brake ............................ page 131

Hill descent control (HDC)

Principle of Operation ................ page 132

Using Hill Descent Control ....... page 132

Dynamic Stability Control

Principle of Operation ................ page 134

Using Dynamic Stability

Control ....................................... page 135

Hill Launch Assist

Principle of Operation ................ page 136

Parking Aids

Principle of Operation ................ page 138

Using the Parking Aid - Vehicles With:

Rear Parking Aid ....................... page 139

Rear View Camera ..................... page 141

Cruise Control

Principle of Operation ................ page 143

Using Cruise Control ................. page 143

Load Carrying

General Information ................... page 146

Tailgate ...................................... page 146

Load Retaining Fixtures ............ page 147

Driving Hints

General Driving Points .............. page 148

Running-In ................................. page 149

Table Of Contents

Cold Weather Precautions .......... page 149

Reduced Engine Performance .... page 150

Driving Through Water .............. page 150

Vehicle Loading ......................... page 152

Towing

Towing a Trailer ......................... page 153

Fuses

Fuse Box Locations ................... page 159

Changing a Fuse ........................ page 160

Fuse Specification Chart ............ page 161

Vehicle recovery

Towing Points ............................ page 166

Towing the Vehicle on Four

Wheels ....................................... page 166

Maintenance

General Information ................... page 168

Opening and Closi ng the

Bonnet ....................................... page 169

Under Bonnet Overview - MZI

2.5 .............................................. page 171

Under Bonnet Overview - MZ-CD

2.2 .............................................. page 172

Under Bonnet Overview - MZ-CD 3.2

I5 ................................................ page 174

Engine Oil Dipstick - MZI 2.5 ... page 176 Engine Oil Dipstick - MZ-CD 2.2/MZ-

CD 3.2 I5 ................................... page 176

Engine Oil Check ...................... page 177

Engine Coolant Check ............... page 178

Power Steering Fluid Check ...... page 179

Brake and Clutch Fluid Check ... page 179 Draining the Fuel Filter Water

Trap............................................ page 180

Washer Fluid Check ................... page 181

Technical Specifications ............ page 182

Scheduled Maintenance ............. page 183

Vehicle Care

Cleaning the Exterior ................. page 188

Cleaning the Interior .................. page 189

Repairing Minor Paint

Damage ...................................... page 189

Vehicle battery

Jump-Starting the Vehicle .......... page 190

Battery connection points .......... page 191

Battery warning symbols ........... page 191

Wheels and Tyres

General Information ................... page 193

Changing a Road Wheel ............ page 194

Tyre Care ................................... page 202

Using Winter Tyres .................... page 203

Using Snow Chains ................... page 204

Tyre pressure monitoring

system ........................................ page 204

Technical Specifications ............ page 209

Vehicle identification

Vehicle Identification Plate ........ page 210

Vehicle Identification Number.... page 210

Capacities and Specific

Technical Specifications ............ page 211

Navigation introduction

General Information ................... page 217

Road Safety ................................ page 218

Navigation Quick start

Navigation Quick start ............... page 219

Navigation unit overview

Navigation unit overview ........... page 221

Loading the navigation data ...... page 224

System settings

System settings .......................... page 225

Navigation system

Route options menu ................... page 228

Route displays ........................... page 229

Traffic Message Channel

Principle of Operation ................ page 231

Table Of Contents

Using TMC ................................ page 231

Map updates

Map updates .............................. page 232

Audio introduction

Important audio information ...... page 233

Audio unit overview

Audio unit overview .................. page 235

Audio system security

Security code ............................. page 242

Audio unit clock and date

Setting the clock on the audio

unit ............................................. page 243

Audio unit operation

On/off contr ol ............................ page 245

Sound button .............................. page 245

Waveband button ....................... page 246

Station tuning control ................ page 246

Station preset buttons ................. page 247

Autostore control ....................... page 248

Traffic information control ........ page 248

Audio unit menus

Automatic volume control ......... page 250

Digital signal processing

(DSP) ......................................... page 250

News broadcasts ........................ page 251

Alternative frequencies .............. page 251

Regional mode (REG) ............... page 252

Compact disc player

Compact disc playback .............. page 253

Track selection ........................... page 253

Fast forward/reverse .................. page 254

Shuffle/random .......................... page 254

Repeat compact disc tracks ........ page 255

Compact disc track scanning ..... page 255

MP3 file playback ...................... page 256

MP3 display opti ons .................. page 259

Ending compact disc playback ... page 259

Auxiliary input (AUX IN)

socket ......................................... page 260

Audio system care

Aerial ......................................... page 261

Audio troubleshooting

Audio troubleshooting ............... page 262

Telephone

General Information ................... page 263

Telephone setup ......................... page 263

Bluetooth® setup ....................... page 264

Telephone controls ..................... page 265

Using the telephone ................... page 266

Voice control

Principle of Operation ................ page 269

Using voice control .................... page 270

Audio unit commands ................ page 271

Telephone commands ................ page 280

Air-conditioning commands ...... page 282

Connectivity

General Information ................... page 284

Connecting an external device ... page 286 Connecting an external device - Vehicles

With: Bluetooth® ...................... page 286

Using a USB device ................... page 287

Using an iPod ............................ page 290

Appendices

Type approvals ........................... page 293

Type approvals ........................... page 294

Electromagnetic compatibility.... page 295

Introduction

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Mazda. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

WARNING

Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.

NOTE

This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle.

Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different models, so may appear different to your vehicle. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.

Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

This vehicle has received the endorsement of TÜV, the accredited international testing organisation, for its allergyfriendly properties. All materials used in the manufacture of the interior of this vehicle meet strict requirements of the TÜV TOXPROOF Criteria Catalogue for Vehicle Interiors by TÜV Produkt and Umwelt GmbH and are designed to minimize the risk of allergic reactions. Additionally an efficient pollen filter protects the passengers against allergen particles in the outdoor air. For more information, contac t TÜV at www.tuv.com.

Introduction

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

Symbols in this handbook

WARNING

You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instructions highlighted by the warning symbol.

CAUTION

You risk damaging your vehicle if you do not follow the instructions highlighted by the caution symbol.

Symbols on your vehicle

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Genuine Mazda parts and accessories have been designed specifically for your vehicle. Unless we have specifically stated, we have not tested non-Mazda parts and accessories and, therefore, we will not guarant ee that they are suitable for your vehicle. We recommend that you ask your Authorised Mazda Repairer for advice on parts and accessories suitable for your vehicle.

When you see these symbols, read and follow the relev ant instructions in this handbook before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

AT A GLANCE

Instrument panel overview - Right-hand drive

IBACTDEFGL

At a Glance

M HJKNQOUVPRS

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

At a Glance

Instrument panel overview - Left-han d drive

ED F L G ACTB I

JKN M PVUOQR SH

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

A Door lock button. See Locking and Unlocking (page 38). B Audio unit. See Audio unit overview (page 235). C Multi-functional display.

E Audio control. See Audio Control (page 49). F Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 73). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 74).

K Driver side storage compartment. See Storage compartments (page 110). L Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 143).

M Ignition switch. See Ignition Switch (page 113).

N Horn. O Dynamic stability control (DSC) off switch. See Using Dynamic Stability Control (page 135). P Passenger airbag deactivation warning lamp. See Disabling the passenger airbag (page 32). Q Auxiliary power sockets. See Auxiliary Power Points (page 108).

Multi-function lever: Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 58). High Beam. See Lighting Control (page 54). or Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 50).

Headlamp levelling switch. See Headlamp Levelling (page 57). I Air vents. See Air Vents (page 89). J Bonnet release lever. See Opening and Closing the Bonnet (page 169).

At a Glance

Air-conditionings. See Manual Air-Conditioning (page 89), See Automatic Air-Conditioning

(page 92). Auxiliary input and USB. See Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket (page 111). See USB port

(page 260). T Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 58). U Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) button. See Electronic Locking Differential (page 125). V Hill descent control on switch. See Hill descent control (HDC) (page 132).

* Some models.

qLocking and unlocking

Unlocking the vehicle

A Key fold/unfold button B Unlock C Lock

Press the unlock button once to unlock the vehicle. Press the lock button once to activate central locking. Press the lock button twice within three seconds to double lock the doors.

qAdjusting the steering wheel

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Make sure that you fully engage the locking lever when returning it to its original position.

At a Glance

Recommended settings for heating

See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page

48).

qManual air-conditioning

Recommended settings for cooling

Select the outside air. Open the centre and side air vents. Direct the ce ntre air vents upwards and the side air vents toward the side windows.

Select the outside air. Close the centre air vents and open the side air vents. Direct the side air vents toward the side windows. See Manual Air-Conditioning (page 89).

qAutomatic air-conditioning

Recommended settings for cooling

Select the outside air. Set the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F). Open the centre and side air vents. Direct the ce ntre air vents upwards and the side air vents toward the side windows.

At a Glance

Recommended settings for heating

Select the outside air. Set the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F). Open the centre and side air vents. Direct the ce ntre air vents upwards and the side air vents toward the side windows.

qDirection indicators

qAirbag

WARNING

To avoid the risk of death or serious injury, never use a rearward facing child restraint in the front, unless the air bag is OFF.

See Child Se at Positioning (page 14).

If the lever is tapped up or down, the direction indicators will flash three time. See Direction Indicators (page 58).

At a Glance

qManual transmission

Selecting reverse gear - 6 speed

Insert the fuel pipe nozzle up to the first notch on the nozzle, and keep it in position on the fuel filler opening.

WARNING

We recommend that you wait at least 10 seconds before removing the fuel nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain into the fuel tank.

It is necessary to raise the collar whilst selecting reverse gear in 6-speed vehicles. See Manual Transmission (page 123).

qRefuelling

WARNING

Take care when refuelling to avoid spilling any residual fuel from the fuel pipe nozzle.

Slightly raise the fuel nozzle to remove it. See Fuel filler flap (page 120).

Child Safety

CHILD RESTRAINT PRECAUTIONS

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

Mazda recommends use of a Mazda genuine child-restraint system or one that complies with the UNECE restraint system, please contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.

*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

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.

The child-restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. Statistics confirm that the rear seat is the best place for all chil dren up to 12 years of agethe more so with a supplementary restraint system (air bags).

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

For some models, we have provided a deactivation switch that will disable front passenger air bag inflation. Do not switch off the front passenger air bag without reading the “Disabling the Passenger Airbag”.SeeDisabling the Passenger Airbag (page 32).

44 regulation. If you would like to purchase a Mazda genuine child-

Child Safety

WARNING

Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective 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 latch it down to BOTH ISOFIX anchors, and attach the corresponding tether anchor.

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.

Child Safety

WARNING

Extreme Hazard! Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat with an air bag that could deploy: Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it! 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. If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivation switch, always set the switch to the OFF position when installing a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.

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

Child Safety

WARNING

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 make sure that the front passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the OFF position. See Disabling the Passenger Airbag (page 32).

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 inflation 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 supplementary 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.

Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Child-restraint system anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly installed child-restraint systems. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Routing the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision the tether strap could slide off the head restraint and loosen the child-restraint system. The child-restraint system could move which may result in death or injury to the child.

Child Safety

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

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.

Child Safety

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

WARNING

Please consult your Repairer for the latest details relating to Mazda recommended child seats.

Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it!

When using a child seat with a support leg, the support leg must rest securely on the floor.

When using a child seat with a seatbelt, make sure that the seat belt is not slack or twisted.

CAUTION

The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat. It may be necessary to lift or remo ve the head restraint. However, when installing a booster cushion, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the booster cushion is installed. See Head

Restraints (page 103).

NOTE

When using a child seat on a front seat, always adjust the front passenger seat to its fully rearwards position. If it proves difficult to tighten the lap section of the seatbelt without slack remaining, adjust the seatback to the fully upright position and raise the height of the seat. See Seats (page 97).

Child Safety

Mass group categories

Seating positions

Front outboard passenger seat with airbag ON

Front outboard passenger seat with airbag OFF

Rear seats U U U U U Regular cab centre seat X X X X X

X Not suitable for children in this mass group. U Suitable for universal category child seats approved for use in this mass group.

Suitable for universal category child seats approved for use in this mass group. However, we recommend that

you secure children in a government approved child seat, in the rear seat.

Suitable for universal category forward facing child seats approved for use in this mass group. However, we

recommend that you secure children in a government approved child seat, in the rear seat.

ISOFIX child seatsí- Doubl e cab

Seating positions

Front seat

Rear outboard seat ISOFIX

Rear centre seat

IL Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraints systems of the semi-universal category. Please consult child restraints systems suppliers' vehicle recommendation lists. IUF Suitable for ISOFIX forward facing child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group and ISOFIX size class.

The ISOFIX size class for both universal and semi-universal child restraints systems is defined by the capital

letters A to G. These identification letters are displayed on ISOFIX child restraints.

At time of publishing the recommended Group O ISOFIX baby safety seat is the Britax Roemer Baby Safe.

Please consult your Repairer for the latest details relating to Mazda recommended child seats.

***

At time of publishing the recommended Group 1 ISOFIX child seat is the Britax Roemer Safefix PLUS. Please

consult your Repairer for the latest details relating to Mazda recommended child seats.

00 123

Up to 10 kg Up to 13 kg 9―18 kg 15―25 kg 22―36 kg

XXUF

Mass group categories

Rear facing Forward facing

Up to 13 kg 9―18 kg

Size class

Seat type

Size class E, D, C

Seat type IL

Size class

Seat type

Not ISOFIX equipped

A, B, B1, C, D

IL,IUF

***

Some models.

Child Safety

ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS

WARNING

Use an anti-rotation device when using the ISOFIX system. We recommend that you use a top tether or a support leg.

NOTE

When you are purchasing an ISOFIX restraint, make sure that you know the correct mass group and ISOFIX size class for the intended seating locations. See Child Seat Positioning (page 14).

Your vehicle is fitted with ISOFIX anchor points that accommodate universally approved ISOFIX child restraints. The ISOFIX system comprises two rigid attachment arms on the child restraint that attach to anchor points on the 2nd row seats, where the cushion and backrest meet. Tether anchor points are fitted to the back panel trim for child restraints with a top tether.

Double cab

qAttaching a child restraint with a

top tether

WARNING

Do not attach a tether strap to anything other than the correct tether anchor point.

Some models.

1. Remove the head restraint. However, when installing a booster cushion, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the booster cushion is installed. See Head Restraints (page

103).

2. Place the child seat on the back seat cushion and fold the relevant seatback forward. See Rear Seats (page 104).

Child Safety

3. Route the tether strap to the anchor point.

WARNING

Make sure the top tether strap is not slack or twisted and is properly located on the anchor point.

4. Push the seatback to the upright position.

WARNING

Make sure that the seatback is secure and fully engaged in the catch.

Make sure the safety seat is fitted correctly. There is a risk of injury.

5. Push the child seat back firmly to engage the ISOFIX lower anchor points.

6. Tighten the tether strap in line with the child seat manufacturers instructions.

We recommend that you use a tether strap where fitted.

BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING

Do not install a booster seat or a booster cushion with only the lap strap of the seat belt.

Do not install a booster seat or a booster cushion with a seat belt that is slack or twisted.

Do not put the seat belt under your child's arm or behind its back.

Do not use pillows, books or towels to boost your child's height.

Make sure that your children sit in an upright position.

Secure children that weigh more than 15 kilograms (33 pounds) but are less than 150 centimetres (59 inches) tall in a booster seat or a booster cushion.

CAUTION

When using a child seat on a rear seat, make sure that the child seat rests tightly against the vehicl e seat. It maybe necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. However, when installing a booster cushion, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the booster cushion is installed. See Head Restraints (page

103).

Child Safety

Booster seat (Group 2)

We recommend that you use a booster seat that combines a cushion with a backrest instead of a booster cushion only. The raised seating position will allow you to position the shoulder strap of the adult seat belt over the centre of your child's shoulder and the lap strap tightly across its hips.

Booster cushion (Group 3)

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

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

WARNING

You cannot open the doors from inside if you have put the child safety locks on.

Child Safety

Left-hand side

Turn anti-clockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock.

Right-hand side

Turn clockwise to lock and anti-clockwise to unlock.

Occupant protection

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

qSupplementary Restraint Systems

(SRS) Precautions

These systems operate independently depending on the type of accident encountered; if you have side and curtain air bags, the side and curtain air bags are not likely to deploy on both sides in the same accident because a vehicle is not often hit from both sides. The side and curtain air bags and the frontal air bag system will not normally deploy during the same type of accident unless a combination of frontal and side impacts occur.

The air bag supplementary restraint systems are designed to provide supplementary protection only in the front seats in certain situations and the rear outside passenger positions only in sameside collisions, 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 roll-over or rear impact.

Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal or side collisions 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.

A child who is too small to use a seat belt must be properly secured using a childrestraint system. See Child Restraint Precautions (page

9).

Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child and follow the inst allation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the childrestraint 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 inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.

Occupant protection

WARNING

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, right-side collision. 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.

Extreme Hazard! Never use a rearfacing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat with an air bag that could deploy: Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it! 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. If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivation switch, always set the switch to the OFF position when installing a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.

WARNING

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 inflate 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 floor. 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 centre of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placi ng hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front 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. Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows in the vehicle could block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of supplementary protection. Give the side and curtain air bags room to work by sitting in the centre of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.

Occupant protection

WARNING

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 inflation and injure the occupants.

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

WARNING

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 windscreen 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 inflates 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.

Do not touch the components of the supplementary restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the supplementary restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned.

Occupant protection

WARNING

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 affected. This could cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it could prevent the air bags from inflating 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 modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.

WARNING

Do not modify the supplementary restraint system: Modifying the components or wiring of the supplement ary restraint system is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modifications to the supplementary 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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of front seats. It is important to protect the side and curtain air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.

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 supplementary 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 supplementary restraint system, do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats.

Occupant protection

NOTE

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 warns against the use of rear-facing childrestraint systems in the front seat.

qSeat 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.

With 3-point type seat belt for the rear centre seat

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'll lock in position during a collision.

With 2-point type seat belt for the rear centre seat

The front and rear outboard seats have lap/shoulder belts. These be lts 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'll lock in position during a collision. The centrerear seat has a lap belt with manual adjustment. In some models (with automatic locking mode), the rear outboard seat belt retractors operate in two modes, emergency locking mode and, for childrestraint systems, automatic locking mode.

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