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Mazda CX-5 2011 User Manual

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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 be st possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with 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.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2011 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan Dec. 2011 (Print1)
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How to Use This Manual

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We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.
The symbol below in this manual means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.
Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphab etical listing of all information in your manual.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.
The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation.
You'll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
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Table of Contents

Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system.
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
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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Pictorial Index

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... 1-3
Interior Equipment (View C) .................................................... 1-4
Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-5
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Interior Equipment (View A)

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Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-15
TCS OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 4-62
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ....................................................... page 4-72
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 4-45
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 4-40
Instrument cluster ................................................................................................ page 4-9
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ p age 4-11
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 4-46
Push button start .................................................................................................. page 4-2
AFS OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 4-44
BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 4-77
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-25
Door-lock switch ...................................................................................... ......... page 3-13
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-30
Power window swi tches .................................................................................... page 3-28
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Interior Equipment (View B)

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Interior Overview
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-56
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-38
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 4-67
Navigation system (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 5-13
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 4-52
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 5-2
Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 5-104
Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 4-51
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 5-100
MT shift lever .................................................................................................... page 4-31
AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 4-33
Parking brake ..................................................................................................... page 4-57
Seat warmer switches .......................................................................................... page 2-6
Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-24
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 6-17
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Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-13
SRS curtain air bag ............................................................................................ page 2-38
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-22
Bottle holder .................................................................................................... page 5-103
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 5-96
Moonroof switch ............................................................................................... page 3-31
Overhead lights .................................................................................................. page 5-97
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-26
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 5-96
Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 5-102
Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-4
Center console ................................................................................................. page 5-104
Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-7
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Pictorial Index

Exterior Overview

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 6-17
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 6-26
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-31
Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-11
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-22
Wheels and Tires ............................................................................................... page 6-35
Exterior lights .................................................................................................... page 6-40
Rear window wiper blade .................................................................................. page 6-28
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-16
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 5-13
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-16
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-25
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Essential Safety Equipment

Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2
Seat Precaution .......................................................................... 2-2
Front Seat .................................................................................. 2-4
Rear Seat ................................................................................... 2-7
Head Restraints ....................................................................... 2-11
Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-13
Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-13
Seat Belt .................................................................................. 2-16
Seat Belt Warning Systems ..................................................... 2-17
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-17
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ................................. ............... 2-19
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-20
Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-22
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-22
Child-Restraint System Installation ........................................ 2-27
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-28
SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-38
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-38
Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-45
How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-46
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-50
Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-51
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification
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Constant Monitoring ............................................................... 2-59
Secondary Collision Reduction (SCR) ...................................... 2-60
Secondary Collision Reduction (SCR) .................................... 2-60
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Seats

Seat Precaution

WARNING
Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in pla ce:
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.
Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is stopped:
Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.
Do not modify or replace the front seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.
Do not drive with damaged front seats:
Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag componen ts. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.
Do not drive with either front seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers.
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Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.
Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving:
Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury.
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Essential Safety Equipment
CAUTION
Ø When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fingers near the
moving parts of the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.
Ø (Manual Seat)
When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.
Ø (Power Seat)
The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors.
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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 electrical power.
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Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
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NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to its normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.
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Power operation
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Front Seat

Seat Slide
(Manual Seat) To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. (Power Seat) To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.
Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)
(Manual Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down. (Power Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the switch up or down.
Front Height Adjustment of Seat Bottom (Driver's Seat)
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(Power Seat) To adjust the front height of the seat bottom, raise or lower the front of the slide lifter switch.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Recline
(Manual Seat) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. (Power Seat) To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.
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(Manual Operation) To increase the seat firmness, push the lever backward. Pull the lever forward to decrease firmness. (Power Operation) To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired position, then release it. Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.
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The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition must be switched ON. Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate the indicator light while the ignition is switched ON. The mode changes as follow each time the seat warmer switch is pressed.
Fully Automatic Type Clima te Control
OFF
High
Mid
Low
Manual Type Climate Control
OFF
High
Mid
Low
WARNING
Be car eful when using the seat warmer:
The heat from the seat warmer may be too hot for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low-temperature burn. Ø Infants, small babies, elderly
people, and physically challenged people
Ø People with delicate skin Ø People who are excessively
fatigued
Ø People who are intoxicated Ø People who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as sleeping pills or cold medicine
Do not use the seat warmer with anything having high moisture­retention ability such as a blanket or cushion on the seat:
The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not use the seat warmer even when taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not place heavy objects with sharp projections on the seat, or insert needles or pins into it:
This could cause the seat to become excessively heated and result in injury from a minor burn.
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Do not use organic solvents to clean the seat. It may damage the seat surface and the heater.
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If the ignition is switched off while the seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or Low) and then switched ON again, the seat warmer will automatically operate at the temperature set before switching off the ignition.
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Use the seat warmer when the engine is running, and do not continue to use it for a long period of time.
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qSplit Folding
The seatb acks can be folded down to provide more space in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Tightly secure cargo in the luggage compartment when it is transported with the seatbacks folded down:
Driving without tightly securing cargo and luggage is dangerous as it could move and become an obstruction to driving during emergency braking or a collision resulting in an unexpected accident.
Always remove the child-restraint system from the rear seat before operating the remote handle levers for the rear seat:
Operating the remote hand le levers while a rear-facing child-restraint system is in the rear seat is dangerous. It could cause injury to a child seated in the child-restraint system when the seatback suddenly flips forward.
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Make sure there is nobody in the rear seat area befor e operating (pulling) the remote handle levers (Vehicles with remote handle):
Not checking the rear seat area for persons before folding the seatbacks with the strap/remote handle levers is dangerous. The rear seat area is difficult to see from the rear of the vehicle. Operating (pulling) the remote handle levers without checking could cause injur y to a person when a seatback suddenly flips forward.
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CAUTION
Ø 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.
Ø (Vehicles with remote handle)
Before folding the seatbacks down with the remote handle levers, make sure there is no cup in a rear cup holder. Folding the seatbacks with the remote handle levers while a cup is in the cup holder could soil or damage the seat bottom and seatback.
Ø (Vehicles with remote handle)
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 surface.
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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.
Folding both seatbacks down
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After checking that the rear seats are clear, open the liftgate compartment and pull the remote handle levers on the left and right sides of the liftgate compartment.
Using push knob
Push the rear seatback knob down.
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CAUTION
Be careful when operating the remote handle with the center seat folded down. If a person sitting in the right rear seat places a hand on the center seat, it could be pinched by a seatback or seat component causing injury.
Using remote handle
1. Store the center seat head restraint.
2. After checking that the center seat is clear, open the liftgate compartment and pull the inside remote handle levers on the left side of the liftgate compartment.
Using strap
1. Store the center seat head restraint.
2. Pull the strap on the back of the seatback to fold the seatback forward.
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.
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WARNING
Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks:
A seat belt caught under a seatback after the seatback is returned to its upright position is danger ous. In a collision or sudd en stop, the seat belt cannot provide adequate protection.
When returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure there is no red indication:
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.
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The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright.
Unlocked position
Red indicator
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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the rear center seat. The head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.:
Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.
Height adjustment
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. Adjust the head restraint so that the center is even with the top of the passenger's ears.
Front outboard seat
Rear outboard seat
Rear center seat
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Removal/Installation
To remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch. To install the head restraint, insert the uprights into the holes while pressing the stop-catch.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints set up when seats are being used and make sure they are properly set up:
Driving with the head restraints not set up is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.
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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 recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.
All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.
The drive r's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during a collision.
However, in some models (with automatic locking mode) the front passenger's seat and all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. While we recommend you put all children in the rear seats, if you must use the front passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and make sure any child-restraint system is secured properly.
WARNING
Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:
Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision, occupants wearing seat belt s would be much safer.
Do not wear twisted seat belts:
Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is not available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could cause serious injury or death. So, if your seat belt is twisted, you must straighten the seat belt to remove any twists and to allow the full width of the belt to be used.
Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt fo r more than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained.
Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:
Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.
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Seat Belt Systems
Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended:
Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the front seat belt pretensioners and load limiters will only function once and must be replaced after any collision that caused them to deploy. A seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter is still better than wearing no seat belt at all; however, if the front seat belt pretens ioners and load limiters are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase.
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.
Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt:
The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
CAUTION
Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 6-62).
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Seat Belt Systems
qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with your doctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.
qEmergency Locking Mode
When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode. In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision. If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled out, retract the belt once, and then try pulling it out slowly. If this fails, pull the belt strongly one time and loosen, then pull it out again slowly. In some models (with automatic locking mode), when the seat belt is fasten ed, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full length. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, it may be in the automatic locking mode because the belt has been pulled too far out. To return the belt to the more comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until the vehicle has stopped in a safe, level area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then extend it around you again.
qAutomatic Locking Mode
Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See the section on child restraint (page 2-22).
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Seat Belt

qFastening the Seat Belt
Seat belt tongue
Seat belt buckle
Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body.
Take up slack Keep low on hip bone
qUnfastening the Seat Belt
Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.
Button
NOTE
If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qFront Shoulder Belt Adjuster
To raise To lower
Too high
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Make sure the adjuster is locked.
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Seat Belt Warning Systems

If it detects that the driver's seat belt is unfastened, the war ning light or beep alerts the driver. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-15.

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems

For optimum prote ction, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly.
Pretensioners:
In moderate or severe frontal or near­frontal accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously. For deployment details, refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 2-50). The front seat belt retractors remove slack quickly as the air bags are expanding. Any time the air bags and seat belt pretensioners have fired they must be replaced. A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-15. Refer to Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep on page 7-32.
(With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
In addition, the pretensioner system for the front passenger, like the front and side passenger air bag, is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. For details, refer to the front passenger seat weight sensors(page 2-53).
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Load limiter:
The load limiting system releases belt webbing in a controlled manner to reduce belt force on the occupant's chest. While the most severe load on a seat belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load limiter has an automatic mechanical function and can activate in any accident mode with sufficient occupant movement . Even if the pretensioners have not fired, the load limiting function must be checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Wear seat belts only as recommended in this owner's manual:
Incorrect positioning of the driver and front passenger seat belts is dangerous. Without proper positioning, the pretensioner and load limiting systems cannot provide adequate protection in an accident and this could result in serious injury. For more details about wearing seat belts, refer to “Fastening the seat belts” (page 2-16).
Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended:
Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the front seat belt pretens ioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the front seat belt pretensioners and load limiters will only function once and must be replaced after any collision that caused them to deploy. A seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter is still better than wearing no seat belt at all; however, if the front seat belt pretensioners and load limiters are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase.
Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system:
Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable which would prevent it from activating in an accident. The occupants or repairers could be seriously injured.
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Properly dispose of the pretensioner system:
Improper disposal of the pretensioner system or a vehicle with non­deactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equipped vehicle.
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