Mazda CX-8 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.

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 compartment 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.

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How to Use This Manual

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”.

NOTE

A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.

The following 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.

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.

WARN ING

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

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

Index

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View A)

① Wiper and washer lever.........................................................................................page 4-55

② Audio control switches..........................................................................................page 5-13

③ INFO switch..........................................................................................................page 4-22

④ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)

switches............................................................................................................... page 4-116

⑤ Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-49

⑥ Turn and lane-change signal..................................................................................page 4-54

⑦ Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-12

⑧ Power window switches........................................................................................page 3-29

⑨ Power window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-30

⑩ Outside mirror folding switch............................................................................... page 3-26

⑪ Outside mirror switch............................................................................................page 3-26

⑫ Power liftgate switch.............................................................................................page 3-16

⑬ TCS OFF Switch...................................................................................................page 4-73

⑭ Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF

switch..................................................................................................................page 4-132

⑮ i-stop OFF switch..................................................................................................page 4-16

⑯ Parking sensor switch......................................................................................... page 4-203

⑰ 360° View Monitor switch..................................................................................page 4-158

⑱ Heated steering wheel........................................................................................... page 2-27

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Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View B)

Pictorial Index

① Glove compartment...............................................................................................page 5-78

② Seat warmer switches............................................................................................page 2-26

③ Hazard warning flasher switch..............................................................................page 4-60

④ Audio.....................................................................................................................page 5-17

⑤ Instrument cluster..................................................................................................page 4-19

⑥ Active driving display...........................................................................................page 4-31

⑦ Instrument panel illumination knob...................................................................... page 4-20

⑧ Remote fuel-filler flap release...............................................................................page 3-24

⑨ Bonnet release handle............................................................................................page 6-11

⑩ Horn.......................................................................................................................page 4-59

⑪ Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5

⑫ Push button start......................................................................................................page 4-4

⑬ Air-conditioning system..........................................................................................page 5-2

⑭ Rear window defogger switch...............................................................................page 4-58

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Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View C)

① Vent......................................................................................................................... page 5-3

② Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-27

③ Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-72

④ Front overhead lights.............................................................................................page 5-72

⑤ Overhead console..................................................................................................page 5-78

⑥ Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-72

⑦ Bottle holder..........................................................................................................page 5-77

⑧ Seat belt.................................................................................................................page 2-29

⑨ Head restraint........................................................................................................ page 2-23

⑩ Front seat.................................................................................................................page 2-5

⑪ Centre console.......................................................................................................page 5-78

⑫ USB port................................................................................................................page 5-14

⑬ Auxiliary jack........................................................................................................page 5-14

⑭ Cup holder.............................................................................................................page 5-76

⑮ AUTOHOLD switch............................................................................................. page 4-67

⑯ Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch....................................................................page 4-62

⑰ Commander switch................................................................................................page 5-17

⑱ Selector lever.........................................................................................................page 4-41

⑲ Accessory socket...................................................................................................page 5-74

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Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View D)

Pictorial Index

① Centre map lights.................................................................................................. page 5-72

② Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-12

③ Power window switch........................................................................................... page 3-29

④ Rear coat hook.......................................................................................................page 5-82

⑤ Sunshade............................................................................................................... page 5-83

⑥ Bottle holder..........................................................................................................page 5-77

⑦ Head restraint........................................................................................................ page 2-23

⑧ Cup holder.............................................................................................................page 5-77

⑨ Rear overhead light............................................................................................... page 5-72

⑩ Cargo securing loops.............................................................................................page 5-80

⑪ Third-row seat....................................................................................................... page 2-21

⑫ Child safety lock................................................................................................... page 3-13

⑬ Armrest box...........................................................................................................page 5-79

⑭ USB power outlet..................................................................................................page 5-75

⑮ ISOFIX anchors.................................................................................................... page 2-54

⑯ Cup holder.............................................................................................................page 5-77

⑰ Armrest..................................................................................................................page 2-18

⑱ Second-row seat.................................................................................................... page 2-17

⑲ Air-conditioning system..........................................................................................page 5-9

⑳ Seat warmer switches............................................................................................page 2-26

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Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View E)

① Shopping bag hook................................................................................................page 5-82

② Anchor brackets.................................................................................................... page 2-50

③ Accessory socket...................................................................................................page 5-74

④ Cargo securing loops.............................................................................................page 5-80

⑤ Cargo sub-compartment........................................................................................page 5-80

⑥ Lever..................................................................................................................... page 2-21

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Front

Pictorial Index

Exterior Overview

① Windscreen wiper blades.......................................................................................page 6-20

② Window................................................................................................................. page 3-29

③ Fuel-filler flap....................................................................................................... page 3-24

④ Request switch ..................................................................................................... page 3-10

⑤ Door.........................................................................................................................page 3-9

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Pictorial Index

Exterior Overview

Rear

① Rear window wiper blade......................................................................................page 6-23

② Liftgate.................................................................................................................. page 3-14

③ Outside mirror.......................................................................................................page 3-26

④ Request switch ..................................................................................................... page 3-10

⑤ Electric liftgate opener.......................................................................................... page 3-15

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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 Precautions............................2-2

Front Seat......................................2-5

Second-Row Seat........................2-17

Third-Row Seat.......................... 2-21

Head Restraints...........................2-23

Seat Warmer/Heated Steering

Wheel................................................2-26

Seat Warmer Heated Steering Wheel

Seat Belt Systems.............................2-29

Seat Belt Precautions..................2-29

Seat Belt......................................2-33

Seat Belt Warning Systems.........2-34

Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load

Limiting Systems........................2-35

..............................2-26

............. 2-27

SRS Air Bags....................................2-57

Supplementary Restraint System

(SRS) Precautions.......................2-57

Supplementary Restraint System

Components................................2-63

How the SRS Air Bags Work..... 2-64

SRS Air Bag Deployment

Criteria........................................2-67

Limitations to SRS Air Bag........2-68

Front Passenger Occupant

Classification System................. 2-70

Constant Monitoring...................2-75

Active Bonnet...................................2-76

Active Bonnet precautions......... 2-76

How the Active Bonnet

Works..........................................2-78

Child Restraint................................ 2-37

Child-Restraint Precautions........2-37

Child-Restraint System

Installation.................................. 2-42

Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions

Table........................................... 2-47

Installing Child-Restraint

Systems.......................................2-50

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat Precautions

WARN ING

Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place:

Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback.

Never allow children to adjust a seat:

Allowing children to adjust a seat is dangerous as it could result in serious injury if a child's hands or feet become caught in the seat.

Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:

All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.

Adjust a seat only when the vehicle is stopped:

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

Do not modify or replace the front seats:

Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplementary restraint system. Such modications could damage the supplementary restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

Driving with damaged front seats, such as seat cushions torn or damaged down to the urethane, is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorised Mazda Repairer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.

inate

the air bags, could

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Do not drive with either front seats reclined:

Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.

Do not recline a second-row seatback when the third-row seat is occupied:

Reclining the second-row seatback when the third-row seat is occupied is dangerous. Because the clearance in the third-row seat is limited, occupants in the third-row seat could be hurt seriously on a reclined second-row seatback.

Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back:

Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is dangerous because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture and the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or death.

Do not place objects under the seat:

The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be xed securely, and result in an accident.

Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:

Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can y around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.

Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving:

Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury.

CAUTION

When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or

the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.

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Seats

When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If the cargo

gets caught it could damage the cargo.

(Manual Seat)

When moving the seats forward and rearward or returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your hand while operating. If the seatback is not held, the seat will move suddenly and could cause injury.

NOTE

•

When returning a rear seat to its original position, place the seat belt in its normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.

•

(Power Seat)

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

•

To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power.

•

Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.

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Essential Safety Equipment

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Front Seat

Adjusting the Driver's Seat

▼

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

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

2. Adjusting the seatback angle.

3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.

4. Adjusting the seat height.

5. Adjusting the steering wheel position.

6. Adjusting the head restraint position.

Power operation

Seat Slide

(Manual Seat) To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever.

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Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. (Power Seat) To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.

Height Adjustment

(Manual Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down. (Power Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the switch up or down.

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

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

Seat Recline

(Manual Seat) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. (Power Seat) To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.

Lumbar Support Adjustment (Power Seat)

To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired position, then release it. Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.

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Before making adjustments to the driving position recommended by Mazda

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

How to move the steering wheel to its default position

WARN ING

Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving:

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

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

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

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

Lock release lever

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

1. Slide the seat all the way back.

2. Lower the seat to its lowest height.

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

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Seats

Seat adjustment procedure for the driving position recommended by Mazda

Adjusting the seatback angle (reclining)

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

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

Manual Seat Power Seat

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

Manual Seat Power Seat

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Adjusting the seat position forward and back (sliding)

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

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

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

Manual Seat Power Seat

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

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

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

Manual Seat Power Seat

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Adjusting the seat height

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

1. With your back resting against the seatback, adjust the seat to the height where you can see the first quarter part of the bonnet from the windscreen. With the manual seat, if you raise the seat height, the seat moves forward. Adjust the seat forward or back again.

Manual Seat Power Seat

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Adjusting the steering wheel position

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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

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

Adjusting the head restraint position

To prevent shock to the head and neck, adjust the head restraints to their correct positions. Refer to Height Adjustment on page 2-23.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Driving Position Memory

▼

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

•

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

•

Active driving display (display position, brightness level, display information) Refer to Active Driving Display on page 4-31.

CAUTION

Do not place ngers or hands around the bottom of the seat while the seat memory function is operating. The seat moves automatically while the seat memory function is operating and ngers or hands could get pinched and injured.

SET button

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

NOTE

•

Lumbar support adjustment cannot be programmed.

•

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

•

If the vehicle has been serviced and the battery leads disconnected, the programmed seat positions will have been erased. Re-programme the seat positions.

Programming

1. Make sure the parking brake is on.

2. Make sure the selector lever is in the P position.

3. Start the engine.

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

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

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

•

Programming using a button on the side of the seat

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

•

Programming using the key

Press the key

button until a beep

sound is heard 1 time.

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NOTE

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

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To move the driving position to a programmed position

(Using a button on the side of the seat)

1. Make sure the parking brake is on.

2. Make sure the selector lever is in the P position.

3. Start the engine.

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

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

NOTE

•

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

•

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

•

The driving position adjustment is cancelled in the following cases:

•

Any of the seat adjustment switches is operated.

•

The SET button is pressed.

•

Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed.

•

The key button or button is operated.

•

The vehicle starts moving.

•

The active driving display is adjusted.

2. After unlocking the doors, the seat position adjustment begins within 40 seconds of opening the driver's door, and a beep sounds when the operation is finished.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.

4. Make sure the selector lever is in the P position.

5. Start the engine.

6. The active driving display adjustment begins.

NOTE

•

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

•

The driving position adjustment is cancelled in the following cases:

•

Any of the seat adjustment switches is operated.

•

The SET button is pressed.

•

Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed.

•

The key button or button is operated.

•

The vehicle starts moving.

•

The active driving display is adjusted.

(Using a programmed key)

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

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Erasing programmed driving positions

(Erasing the driving positions programmed to the key)

1. Switch the ignition OFF.

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

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

NOTE

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

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Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat

▼

Power operation

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat Slide

(Manual Seat) To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. (Power Seat) To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.

Height Adjustment

(Manual Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down. (Power Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the switch up or down.

Seat Recline

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Seats

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

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Seat Operation

▼

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Second-Row Seat

Seat Slide (Forward-back adjustment) 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.

Seat Recline To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. The lever can also be used when flattening down the seats. Refer to How to Split Folding the Second-Row Seats on page 2-20. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.

Third-Row Seat Access To access to the third-row seats, pull up the lever on the side of the head restraint to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward. Refer to How to Third-Row Seat Access on page 2-18. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.

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Seats

Armrest

▼

The armrest in the centre of the second-row seatback can be used (no occupant in the centre seat) or placed upright.

WARN ING

Third-Row Seat Access

▼

Occupants can get into and out of the third-row seats easily by sliding the second-row seats forward.

WARN ING

Make sure there is nobody in the second-row seat area before operating the levers:

Not checking the second-row seat area for persons before folding the seatbacks with the levers is dangerous. The second-row seat area is dicult to see from the rear of the vehicle. Operating the levers without checking could cause injury to a person when a seatback suddenly

ips

forward.

CAUTION

Never put your hands and the moving parts of the seat and armrest:

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

ng ers

around

CAUTION

When storing the armrest, make sure

that any leads connected to the USB power outlets in the armrest box are stored away in the armrest box. If the leads are not stored away in the armrest box, the leads and connection devices may become damaged when storing the armrest.

Be careful not to apply excessive force to

the armrest such as by sitting on it. Otherwise, it could be deformed or damaged.

Before moving the second-row seat, make sure that the head restraint is at the lowest position. If the second-row seat is folded forward while the head restraint is pulled up, there will not be enough space for getting in or out of the vehicle which could cause an occupant to trip and fall resulting in injury.

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Seats

Entering/exiting the third-row seat area

1. Lower the head restraint all the way

down. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-23.

2. Pull up the lever on the side of the

head restraint to unlock the seat, fold the seatback forward, and slide the seat forward.

NOTE

The seats cannot be flattened down while the second-row seats are unlocked even if the lever on the side of the head restraint is operated and the reclining lever is operated. Before folding down the second-row seats, move the seatback forward once, slide the seat rearward, and lock the seat.

After getting in or out of the vehicle

Move the seatback forward, slide the seat forward, and lock the seat.

CAUTION

After entering/exiting the third-row seat area, return the second-row seatback to its upright position and lock it after sliding it rearward. Make sure it is locked by attempting to lightly move it back and forth. Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly and cause injury.

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Seats

Split folding the Second-Row Seats

▼

To create a flat luggage compartment space, fold the seatbacks forward.

WARN ING

Make sure the adjustable components of a second-row seat are locked after folding down the seatback:

A second-row seat that is not securely locked is dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the second-row seat could move, causing injury. After folding down the seatback of a second-row seat, make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward.

CAUTION

Folding the seatbacks

1. Lower the head restraint all the way down. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-23.

2. Raise the lever on the side of the second-row seat to fold down the seatback.

To return the seatback to its upright position

Check the position of a front seat before folding a second-row seatback. Depending on the position of a front seat, it may not be possible to fold a second-row seatback all the way down because it may hit the seatback of the front seat which could scratch or damage the front seat or its pocket. Remove the head restraint on the second-row outboard seat if necessary.

NOTE

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

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Seats

Third-Row Seat

Third-Row Seat Access

▼

Occupants can get into and out of the third-row seat area by sliding the second-row seats forward. Refer to Third-Row Seat Access on page 2-18.

Split folding the Third-Row Seats

▼

To create a luggage compartment space, fold the third-row seats forward.

CAUTION

Do not apply load to the head restraint with it in the upright position and the seatback folded down. Otherwise, it could cause damage to the head restraint.

3. Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.

4. Pull the strap further to fold the third-row seat forward.

NOTE

When folding the seatbacks forward, fold them in two steps.

Folding the seatbacks (With strap)

1. Secure the third-row seat seat belts into their holders. Refer to Unfastening the Seat Belt on page 2-33.

2. Slide the second-row seat all the way forward.

Folding the seatbacks (With lever)

1. Secure the third-row seat seat belts into their holders. Refer to Unfastening the Seat Belt on page 2-33.

2. Slide the second-row seat all the way forward.

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3. Lower the lever to fold down the head restraint.

4. Lower the lever further to fold the third-row seat forward.

To return third-row seat to its original position

1. Return the seatback to its original position by pulling the strap/lever on the back of the seatback. Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back.

2. Lift the head restraint upward to its upright position.

NOTE

To create a flat luggage compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the second-row and third-row seats (page 2-20).

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Seats

Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the second-row centre seat. The head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury.

WARN ING

Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted. In addition, always raise the head restraints on all rear seats when they are being used:

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.

NOTE

(Third-row seat)

The head restraints are non-adjustable.

To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraint down.

Front outboard seat

Second-row outboard seat

Height Adjustment

▼

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

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position.

Second-row centre seat

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Removal/Installation (Front

▼

outboard seat/Second-row seat)

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

WARN ING

Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly installed:

Driving with the head restraints not installed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.

After installing a head restraint, try lifting it to make sure that it does not pull out:

Driving with an unsecured head restraint is dangerous as the eectiveness of the head restraint will be compromised which could cause it to unexpectedly detach from the seat.

The head restraints on each of the front

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

Foldable Head Restraints

▼

(Third-Row Seat)

The third-row seats are equipped with foldable head restraints.

NOTE

The foldable head restraints cannot be adjusted or removed.

(With strap)

To fold the head restraint, pull the strap and fold the head restraint downward.

CAUTION

When installing a head restraint, make

sure that it is installed correctly with the front of the head restraint facing forward. If the head restraint is installed incorrectly, it could detach from the seat during a collision and result in injury.

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(With lever)

To fold the head restraint, lower the lever down.

To return the head restraint to its upright position, lift it upward.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

WARN ING

Always drive with the head restraints in their upright positions when the third-row seats are occupied, and make sure they are securely locked in place:

Driving with the head restraints folded down is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.

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Seat Warmer/Heated Steering Wheel

Seat Warmer

The front/second row seats are electrically heated. The ignition must be switched ON. Press the seat warmer switch while the ignition is switched ON to operate the seat warmer. The indicator lights turn on to indicate that the seat warmer is operating. The mode changes as follows each time the seat warmer switch is pressed.

Front

OFF

High

Mid

Low

WARN ING

Be careful when using the seat warmer:

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

Infants, small children, elderly people,

and physically challenged people

People with delicate skin People who are excessively fatigued People who are intoxicated People who have taken sleep-inducing

medicine such as sleeping pills or cold medicine

Do not use the seat warmer with anything having high moisture-retention ability such as a blanket or cushion on the seat:

The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low-temperature burn.

Second-row seat

2-26

*Some models.

Do not use the seat warmer even when taking a short nap in the vehicle:

The seat may be heated excessively and

OFF

High

cause a low-temperature burn.

Do not place heavy objects with sharp projections on the seat, or insert needles or pins into it:

Mid

This could cause the seat to become excessively heated and result in injury from

Low

a minor burn.

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Seat Warmer/Heated Steering Wheel

CAUTION

Before folding a rear seatback, make sure

that the rear seat warmer switch is o. If a rear seatback is folded while the rear seat warmer is in operation, it may heat the seat excessively and damage the seat surface.

Do not use organic solvents to clean the

seat. It may damage the seat surface and the heater.

NOTE

•

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

•

(Front)

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.

•

(Second-row seat)

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

•

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

Heated Steering Wheel

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

Heated steering wheel switch

Heating area

The ignition must be switched ON.

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

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

CAUTION

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

Infants, small children, elderly people,

and physically challenged people

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

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Seat Warmer/Heated Steering Wheel

People who have taken sleep-inducing

medicine such as sleeping pills or cold medicine

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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 the seats have lap/shoulder belts. These belts also have retractors with inertia locks that keep them out of the way when not in use. The locks allow the belts to remain comfortable on users, but they will lock in position during a collision. The second-row outboard seat belt retractors operate in two modes, emergency locking mode and, for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.

WARN ING

Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:

Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer.

Do not wear twisted seat belts:

Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is not available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could cause serious injury or death. So, if your seat belt is twisted, you must straighten the seat belt to remove any twists and to allow the full width of the belt to be used.

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:

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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer immediately inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the seat belt pretensioners and load limiters will only function once and must be replaced after any collision that caused them to deploy. If the seat belt pretensioners and load limiters are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase.

Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt:

Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.

Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt:

The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signicantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Instructions for Use of Seat Belt Assemblies:

Seatbelts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Seatbelts should be adjusted as

as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the

rmly protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection aorded to the wearer. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant's lap. No modications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.

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CAUTION

Belt retraction may become dicult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to "Seat Belt Maintenance" (page 6-55).

Ring

Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

▼

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with your doctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.

Emergency Locking Mode

▼

When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode. In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision. If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled out, retract the belt once, and then try pulling it out slowly. If this fails, pull the belt strongly 1 time and loosen, then pull it out again slowly.

(Seat Belt with Automatic Locking Mode)

When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full length. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, it may be in the automatic locking mode because the belt has been pulled too far out. To return the belt to the more comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until the vehicle has stopped in a safe, level area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then extend it around you again.

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Seat Belt Systems

Automatic Locking Mode (Second-row outboard seat belts)

▼

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 2-37).

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Seat Belt

Fastening the Seat Belt

▼

Seat belt tongue

Seat belt buckle

Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Unfastening the Seat Belt

▼

Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

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

Too high

Keep low on hip bone

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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

To secure the outboard-third row seat belts when not in use, insert the belts into their seat belt retainers.

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Seat Belt Systems

Front Shoulder Belt Adjuster

▼

To raise To lower

Make sure the adjuster is locked.

Seat Belt Warning Systems

If it detects that the occupant seat belt is unfastened, the warning light or beep alerts the occupant. Refer to Taking Action on page 7-30. Refer to Seat Belt Warning Beep on page 7-38.

Seat belt indicator light (second-row seat/third-row seat) (green)

(Second-row seat)

(Third-row seat)

The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and a second-row seat belt/ third-row seat belt is fastened, and then it turns off after about 60 seconds have elapsed since the engine was started.

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Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Pretensioner and

Load Limiting Systems

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

Pretensioners:

When a collision is detected, the pretensioners deploy simultaneously with the air bags. For deployment details, refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 2-67).

The seat belt retractors remove slack quickly as the air bags are expanding. Any time the air bags and seat belt pretensioners have fired they must be replaced. A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning. Refer to Taking Action on page 7-30. Refer to Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep on page 7-37. In addition, the pretensioner system for the front passenger, like the front passenger air bag, is designed to only deploy when the front passenger occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat. For details, refer to the front passenger occupant classification sensor (page 2-70).

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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

WARN ING

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

Incorrect positioning of the 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 Belt" (page 2-33).

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

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Seat Belt Systems

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

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

Properly dispose of the pretensioner system:

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

NOTE

•

The pretensioner system may not operate depending on the type of the collision. For details, refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 2-67).

•

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Child-Restraint Precautions

Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.

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

A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should sit in the rear and use seat belts.

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

A rear-facing child-restraint 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.

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

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

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

For more details, refer to "Front passenger occupant classification sensor" (page 2-70).

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Child Restraint

WARN ING

Use the correct size child-restraint system:

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

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

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

Extreme Hazard! Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat with an air bag that could deploy:

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

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Child Restraint

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.

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

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

Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous under certain conditions:

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

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

seating a child in the child-restraint system.

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

behind it.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

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

passenger seat.

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

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

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

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:

Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained. WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly tted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

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

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

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.

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NOTE

Your Mazda is equipped with ISOFIX anchors for attachment of ISOFIX child-restraint systems on the second-row seats. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to “Using ISOFIX Anchor” (page 2-54).

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Child-Restraint System Installation

Categories of Child-Restraint Systems

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NOTE

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

(Countries conforming to the UN-R 44 regulation)

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

Group Age Weight

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

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

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

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

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

Size Classification/

Fixture (CRF)

F2X

(Australia)

Child-restraint systems for Australia must conform to Australian Standard AS 1754/91 or later. Refer to your local state authority for the latest specification.

(Other countries)

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

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Child-Restraint System Types

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(Countries conforming to the UN-R 44 regulation)

In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems secured with seat belts is provided for the following 3 types of popular child-restraint systems: baby seat, child seat, booster seat.

NOTE

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

•

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

Baby seat

A baby seat provides restraint by bracing the baby's head, neck and back against the seating surface.

Child seat

A child seat restrains a child's body using the harness.

(Australia)

Child-restraint systems for Australia must conform to Australian Standard AS 1754/91 or later.

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Booster seat

A booster seat is a child restraint accessory designed to improve the fit of the seat belt system around the child's body.

Backless booster seat

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

(Other countries)

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

Baby Seat Installation Position

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A baby seat is used in the rear-facing position only.

WARN ING

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat protected by an air bag:

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur. The child-restraint system can be hit by the deploying air bag and knocked out of position. A child in the child-restraint system could be seriously injured or killed.

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Child Seat Installation Position

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A child seat is used in front-facing and rear-facing positions depending on the age and size of the child. When installing, follow the manufacturer's instructions in accordance with the appropriate age and size of the child as well as the directions for installing the child-restraint system.

Rear-facing type

WARN ING

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat protected by an air bag:

Front-facing type

WARN ING

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

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Booster Seat Installation Position

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A booster seat is used in the front-facing position only. We recommend the use of the booster seat with backrest to allow simple adjustment of the shoulder belt position and to give your child the best protection.

WARN ING

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

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Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat

Positions Table

(Countries conforming to the UN-R 44 regulation)

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

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(Front passenger seat/Second-row seat)

Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system. However, when installing a booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the booster seat is installed. In addition, always use a tether strap and attach it securely. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-23.

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When installing a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, adjust the seat slide position as far back as possible. Adjust the seat bottom to the highest position so that the seat belt can securely fasten the child-restraint system. Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-15.

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

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Move the seat forward.

•

Move the seatback forward or back.

(Second-row seat)

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When installing a child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-23.

•

When installing a child-restraint system using the ISOFIX anchors, if the connectors of the child-restraint system do not reach the lower anchorage and the child-restraint system cannot be installed, slightly tilt the seatback of the seat holding the child-restraint system rearward. If the seatback of a second-row seat cannot be reclined due to interference with luggage on the rear seat or passengers, slide the seat forward once and then recline the seatback.

(Second-row seat/Third-row seat)

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If the tether strap does not reach the anchor bracket, use an extension strap.

•

When installing a child-restraint system to the second-row seat or third-row seat, adjust the seat position of the front seat so that the child-restraint system does not contact the front seat. Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on page 2-5. Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-15. Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-17.

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When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, refer to the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions and the Using ISOFIX Anchor on page 2-54.

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

Seating po-

sition

Seating position suitable for universal belted (Yes/No)

i-Size seating position (Yes/No)

Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R1)

Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R2)

Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R2X)

Largest suitable rearward facing fixture (R3)

Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F2)

Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F2X)

Largest suitable forward facing fixture (F3)

Passenger

Airbag acti-

vated

Yes (UF) Yes (U) Yes (U) Yes (U) Yes (U) Yes (U) Yes (U)

No No Yes (i-U) No Yes (i-U) No No

No No Yes (IL) No Yes (IL) No No

No No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF) No No

Airbag

de-activated

Second-row

seat (Left)

Second-row

seat (Cen-

tre)

Second-row seat (Right)

Third-row

seat (Left)

Third-row

seat (Right)

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Seating po-

sition

Largest suitable lateral facing fixture (L1)

Largest suitable lateral facing fixture (L2)

Largest suitable booster fixture (B2)

Largest suitable booster fixture (B3)

Non i-size compatible with a support leg (Yes/No)

Lower ISOFIX anchorages but without Top Tether (Yes/No)

Passenger

Airbag acti-

vated

No No No No No No No

No No Yes (IUF) No Yes (IUF) No No

N o Ye s Yes Ye s Yes Ye s Ye s

No No No No No No No

Airbag

de-activated

Second-row

seat (Left)

Second-row

seat (Cen-

tre)

Second-row seat (Right)

Third-row seat (Left)

Third-row

seat (Right)

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

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Installing Child-Restraint

Systems

Anchor Bracket

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

Anchor bracket location

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

Second-row seat

WARN ING

WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

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

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

child restraints.

tted

o

For left

Third-row seat

For centre

For right

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Always remove the head restraint and install child-restraint system (Second-row seat):

Second-row outboard seat

Tether strap

Forward

Second-row centre seat

Tether strap

Forward

Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate position after removing the child-restraint system (Second-row seat):

Driving with the head restraint removed is dangerous as impact to the occupant's head cannot be prevented during emergency braking or in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or death. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-23.

Only use a tether anchor designed for the second-row seats:

Using a third-row seat tether anchor on the second-row seat is dangerous. The child-restraint system cannot be installed correctly which may result in death or injury to the child in a collision.

Tether strap

Second-row outboard/centre seat

Third-row seat

Always route the tether straps between the head restraint and the seatback (Third-row seat):

Routing the tether straps on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision the tether straps could slide o 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.

Third-row seat

Forward

Tether strap

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Using Automatic Locking Mode

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(Second-row outboard seat)

Follow these instructions when using the automatic locking mode for a child-restraint system.

1. If the second-row seat is reclined,

return it to the upright position.

2. Make sure the seatback is securely

latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked.

3. Remove the head restraint. However,

when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the backless booster seat is installed. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-23.

4. Secure the child-restraint system with

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

5. To get the retractor into the automatic

locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor.

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

NOTE

•

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

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

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WARN ING

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

Tether strap

Forward

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

child restraints.

tted

o

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

Centre-Second-row Seat

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Child-Restraint System Installation

1. If the second-row seat is reclined, return it to the upright position.

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

3. Remove the head restraint. However, when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the backless booster seat is installed. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-23.

4. Secure the child-restraint system with the seat belt, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

5. Secure the tether strap according to the child-restraint system manufacturer's instruction.

WARN ING

WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly tted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

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

Second-row centre seat

Tether strap

Forward

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

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

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

Using ISOFIX Anchor (Second-row

▼

seat)

WARN ING

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

Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured:

A child-restraint system that is not secured is dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, it can become a projectile and hit someone, causing serious injury. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle, put it in the luggage compartment or at least make sure it is securely fastened to the ISOFIX anchors.

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

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Make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the ISOFIX anchor-secured child-restraint system:

Not following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing the child-restraint system is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign object prevent the child-restraint system from being securely attached to the ISOFIX anchors and the child-restraint system is installed improperly, the child-restraint system could move in a sudden stop or collision causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. When installing the child-restraint system, make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the ISOFIX anchors. Always follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions.

1. First, adjust the front seat to allow clearance between the child-restraint system and the front seat. Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on page 2-5. Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-15.

2. If the second-row seat is reclined, return it to the upright position.

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

4. Remove the cover of the child-restraint system's ISOFIX anchors to verify the locations of the ISOFIX anchors.

ISOFIX anchor

NOTE

•

The ISOFIX anchors marking on the cover indicates the position of the ISOFIX anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint system.

•

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

5. Remove the head restraint. However, when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat where the backless booster seat is installed. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-23.

6. Secure the child-restraint system using the ISOFIX anchor, following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instruction.

7. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that probably means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety. Please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing tethers (page 2-50).

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WARN ING

WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly

child restraints.

tted Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

WARN ING

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

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

Always remove the head restraint and set the tether strap (except when installing a backless booster seat):

Routing the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision the tether strap could slide o 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.

Second-row outboard seat

Tether strap

Forward

Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate position after removing the child-restraint system (Second-row seat):

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Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

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

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

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

•

The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)

•

The front passenger instrument panel (front passenger air bag)

•

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

•

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

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

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

•

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

•

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

•

Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal, near 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.

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Refer to the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System (page 2-70) for details.

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates for a specified time after the ignition is switched ON.

A child who is too small to use a seat belt must be properly secured using a child-restraint system (page 2-37).

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

WARN ING

Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles:

Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inate only in the moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.

Children should not ride in the front passenger seat:

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

Extreme Hazard! Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat with an air bag that could deploy:

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SRS Air Bags

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 inates 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 inated:

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

Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle:

Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar, bull bar, push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash sensor system could be aected. This could cause air bags to inate unexpectedly, or it could prevent the air bags from

inating

during an accident. Front occupants could be seriously

injured.

Do not modify the suspension:

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

Do not modify a front door or leave any damage unrepaired. Always have an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer inspect a damaged front door:

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

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Do not modify the supplementary restraint system:

Modifying the components or wiring of the supplementary restraint system is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modications 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 air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy, and that the driver seat slide position sensor is not damaged and 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.

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

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

Do not remove interior air bag parts:

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

Properly dispose of the air bag system:

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

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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 a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.

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Supplementary Restraint System Components

Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Seat belt pretensioners (page 2-35) Front air bag sensors Side crash sensors Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 4-34) Side and curtain inflators and air bags Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-70) Front passenger occupant classification sensor (page 2-70) Front passenger occupant classification module Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-64)

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How the SRS Air Bags Work

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

Seat Belt Pretensioners

▼

The pretensioners operate differently depending on what types of air bags are equipped. For more details about seat belt pretensioner operation, refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 2-67).

Front

The front seat belt pretensioners are designed to deploy in moderate or severe frontal, near frontal collisions. In addition, during a side collision, the pretensioner operates.

Second-row Outboard

The second-row outboard seat belt pretensioners are designed to deploy in moderate or severe frontal, near frontal collisions.

Driver Air Bag

▼

The driver's air bag is mounted in the steering wheel. When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, the driver's air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver's head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel. For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria" (page 2-67). The inflation of the driver's dual-stage air bag is controlled in two energy stages depending on the driver's seat position. The driver's seat slide position sensor is located under the driver's seat. The sensor determines whether the driver's seat is forward of or behind a reference position and sends the seat position to the diagnostic module (SAS unit). The SAS unit is designed to control the deployment of the driver's air bag depending on how close the driver's seat is to the steering wheel.

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During an impact of moderate severity, the driver's air bag deploys with lesser energy, whereas during more severe impacts and when the driver's seat is behind the reference position, it deploys with more energy.

Front Passenger Air Bag

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The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger instrument panel. The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag. For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria" (page 2-67). In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy when the front passenger occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat. For details, refer to the front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-70).

Side Air Bags

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The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or front passenger's chest caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window. For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria" (page 2-67).

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In addition, the front passenger side air bag is designed to only deploy when the front passenger occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat. For details, refer to the front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-70).

Curtain Air Bags

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The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window. For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria" (page 2-67).

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

Warning Light/Beep

▼

A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-34. Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-37.

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SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria

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

Types of collision

A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision

SRS equip-

ment

Front seat

belt preten-

sioner

Second-row

outboard

seat belt pre-

tensioner

Driver air

bag

Front passenger air

bag

Side air bag

Curtain air

bag

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

1 The front passenger front and side air bags and the seat belt pretensioner are designed to deploy when the front

passenger occupant classification sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat.

(both sides) X*1 (impact side only)

X (both sides)

(impact side only)

X (impact side only)

No air bag and seat belt

pretensioner will be activat-

ed in a rear collision.

NOTE

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

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Limitations to SRS Air Bag

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

Limitations to front/near front collision detection:

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

Impacts involving trees or poles Frontal offset impact to the vehicle

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

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Limitations to side collision detection:

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

Side impacts involving trees or poles Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles

Roll-over

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Front Passenger Occupant Classification System

First, please read "Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Precautions" (page 2-57) carefully.

Front Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor

▼

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

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

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

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator lights

These indicator lights turn on to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will or will not deploy during a collision.

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

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

Condition detected by the front

passenger occupant classifica-

tion system

Empty (Not occupied)

A child is seated in a child-restraint system

Adult

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

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

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

depending on the person's physique.

Front passenger air

bag deactivation indi-

cator light

Turns off after a short

period of time.

Front passenger front

and side air bags

Deactivated Deactivated

Ready Ready

Front passenger seat

belt pretensioner sys-

tem

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

WARN ING

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

Sitting in the front passenger's seat with a posture which makes it dicult for the front passenger occupant front passenger occupant passenger's seat correctly, the front passenger front and side air bags and pretensioner system may not operate (non-deploy) or they may operate (deploy) accidentally. The front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bags or the accidental operation (deployment) of the air bags could result in serious injury or death.

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classication

sensor to detect the occupant correctly is dangerous. If the

classication

sensor cannot detect the occupant sitting on the front

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Under the following conditions, the front passenger occupant classication sensor cannot detect a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat correctly and the deployment/ non-deployment of the air bags cannot be controlled as indicated in the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/o condition chart. For example:

A front passenger is seated as shown in the following gure:

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

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

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

passenger's back and the seatback.

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

behind it.

The front passenger seatback contacts the second-row seat.

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

passenger seat.

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

CAUTION

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

the front seat cushion:

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

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

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

with seat belts worn properly.

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

and slide the passenger seat as far back as possible within the position in which the child-restraint system can be installed.

NOTE

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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•

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

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Constant Monitoring

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

•

Front air bag sensors

•

Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)

•

Side crash sensors

•

Air bag modules

•

Seat belt pretensioners

•

Air bag/Seat belt pretensioner system warning light

•

Related wiring

•

Driver seat slide position sensor

•

Front passenger occupant classification sensor

•

Front passenger occupant classification module

•

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

•

Active bonnet sensors

•

Active bonnet actuator

•

Active bonnet warning light

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

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Active Bonnet precautions

In the unlikely event that the vehicle were to hit a pedestrian and a certain amount of impact is applied to the front of the vehicle, impact to the head of the pedestrian if it were to hit the bonnet is lessened by the rear area of the bonnet raising instantly to maintain a wide space between it and the parts in the engine compartment. If the sensor installed to the back of the front bumper detects a certain amount of impact by a collision with a pedestrian or other obstruction while the vehicle is being driven at a speed sufficient to activate the system, the system is activated and the bonnet is raised.

Actuator

Sensor

Actuator

Electronic control unit (under floor)

Active bonnet warning light (in instrument cluster)

WARN ING

If the active bonnet has activated, always consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

If the bonnet release handle is pulled after the active bonnet has activated, the bonnet will rise even further. If the vehicle is driven with the bonnet raised it will obstruct visibility and could result in an accident. In addition, do not attempt to push the bonnet back down. Otherwise, it could deform the bonnet or cause injury because the activated bonnet cannot be lowered manually. Before driving the vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer after the active bonnet has activated, make sure that the raised bonnet does not obstruct vision and drive the vehicle at a low speed.

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CAUTION

Do not touch the actuator directly after the active bonnet has activated. Otherwise, it could result in a burn as the actuator is hot directly after the activation.

Operation and Handling

▼

•

Always make sure that the bonnet is closed completely before driving. Otherwise, the system may not operate normally.

•

The system may not operate for about 8 seconds after the ignition is switched ON.

•

Use tyres of the same specified size and appropriate pressure, without abnormal wear on all 4 wheels. If tyres with abnormal wear, different sizes, or inappropriate pressure are used, the system may not operate normally.

•

If something hits the area around the front bumper, the sensor could be damaged even if the active bonnet does not activate. Always consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the vehicle inspected.

•

Do not remove or repair parts or wiring for the active bonnet. In addition, do not test the system’s circuitry using an electric tester. Otherwise, the active bonnet may activate mistakenly or not operate normally. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for when repairs or replacement servicing is required.

•

Do not replace the front bumper, bonnet, suspension, or aero parts with non-genuine Mazda parts. Otherwise, the system may not operate normally.

•

Do not install non-genuine Mazda accessories to the front bumper. In addition, do not install objects on the bonnet. Otherwise, the system may not operate normally.

•

Do not close the bonnet excessively or apply a load to the actuator. Otherwise, the actuator could be damaged and cause the system to not operate normally.

•

Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the suspensions is changed, the system may not operate normally.

•

When equipping parts, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If parts are installed incorrectly, the active bonnet may not activate normally due to the inability to detect an impact.

•

When disposing of the vehicle, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle is not handled correctly, it could result in injury.

•

The active bonnet cannot be reused if it has been activated. Have the system replaced at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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How the Active Bonnet Works

If the Active Bonnet Activates, Does Not Activate

▼

If the active bonnet activates

The active bonnet activates under the following conditions:

•

If the front of the vehicle hits a pedestrian or obstruction while the vehicle is being driven at a speed sufficient to activate the system, the system will activate if a certain amount of impact is applied in a collision even though no trace may remain on the front bumper. In addition, it may activate depending on the level of impact from even a light object, small animal, or other small object.

•

The system may also activate if the lower part of the vehicle or the front bumper receives an impact from one of the following situations:

•

The vehicle hits a curb.

•

The vehicle falls into a deep ditch or hole.

•

The vehicle bounces and hits the ground.

•

The front, bottom part of the vehicle contacts the slope of a parking garage, the surface of an even, undulating road, or a protruding or fallen object on the road.

Situations in which the active bonnet may not activate

The active bonnet may not active in the following situations as an impact would be difficult to detect.

•

The pedestrian gets hit at an angle or by the side areas on the left and right of the front bumper.

•

The vehicle hits a pedestrian who is carrying something such as a bag which can absorb the impact.

Situations in which the system does not activate

The active bonnet does not activate under the following conditions:

•

The front bumper gets hit while the vehicle is being driven at a speed insufficient to activate the system.

•

The vehicle gets hit from the side or the rear.

•

The vehicle rolls or turns over (the active bonnet may operate depending on the accident conditions).

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

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

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

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

Advanced Keyless Entry

System.................................................3-7

Advanced Keyless Entry System

......................................................3-7

Operational Range........................3-8

Doors and Locks................................3-9

Door Locks...................................3-9

Liftgate....................................... 3-14

Fuel and Emission........................... 3-22

Fuel and Engine Exhaust

Precautions................................. 3-22

Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap.............3-24

.....

Windows...........................................3-29

Power Windows..........................3-29

Security System............................... 3-32

Modification and Add-On

Equipment...................................3-32

Immobilizer System....................3-32

Driving Tips..................................... 3-34

Running-In Period...................... 3-34

Saving Fuel and Protection of the

Environment............................... 3-34

Hazardous Driving......................3-35

Floor Mat....................................3-36

Rocking the Vehicle....................3-37

Winter Driving............................3-37

Driving In Flooded Area............ 3-39

Turbocharger Information.......... 3-40

Mirrors............................................. 3-26

Mirrors........................................3-26

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Towing.............................................. 3-41

Towing Caravans and

Trailers........................................3-41

*Some models.

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Keys

WARN ING

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

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

CAUTION

Because the key (transmitter) uses

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

The key is carried with communication

devices such as cellular phones.

The key contacts or is covered by a

metal object.

The key is near electronic devices such

as personal computers.

Non-Mazda genuine electronic

equipment is installed in the vehicle.

There is equipment which discharges

radio waves near the vehicle.

The key (transmitter) may consume

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

To avoid damage to the key

(transmitter), DO NOT:

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

on places such as the instrument panel or bonnet, under direct sunlight.

Expose the key to any kind of magnetic

eld.

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

the key.

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

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult your Authorised Mazda Repairer and have your code number ready.

NOTE

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

Auxiliary keyTransmitter

Key code number plate

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Keys

To use the auxiliary key, pull out the auxiliary key from the transmitter while pressing the knob.

Knob

Keyless Entry System

This system uses the key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens/closes the liftgate. The system can start the engine without having to take the key out of your purse or pocket.

System malfunctions or warnings are indicated by the following warning indications or beeps. Check the displayed message for more information and, if necessary, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer, according to the indication.

•

KEY Warning Indication Refer to Contact Authorised Mazda Repairer and Have Vehicle Inspected on page 7-24. Refer to Taking Action on page 7-30.

•

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-38.

•

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep on page 7-39.

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If you have a problem with the key, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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

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Keys

CAUTION

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE

•

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

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

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If the key does not operate when pressing a button or the operational range becomes too small, the battery may be weak. To install a new battery, refer to Key Battery Replacement (page 6-28).

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Battery life is about 1 year. Replace the battery with a new one if the messages are displayed in the instrument cluster. Replacing the battery about once a year is recommended because the KEY warning indication may not illuminate or flash depending on the rate of battery depletion.

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

Trans mitte r

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Operation indicator light

Operation buttons

NOTE

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The headlights turn on/off by operating the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home Light on page 4-52.

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(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound can be heard for confirmation when the doors and the liftgate are locked/unlocked using the key. If you prefer, the beep sound can be turned off. The volume of the beep sound can also be changed. Refer to Other Equipment/Functions on page 9-11.

The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

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

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard once.

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NOTE

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The doors and the liftgate cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door or the liftgate is open. The hazard warning lights will also not flash.

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Make sure all doors and the liftgate are locked after pressing the button.

Unlock button

To unlock the doors and the liftgate, press the unlock button and the hazard warning lights will flash twice.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard twice.

NOTE

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(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the key, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock if any of the following operations are not performed within about 30 seconds. The time required for the doors to lock automatically can be changed. Refer to Other Equipment/Functions on page 9-11.

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A door or the liftgate is opened.

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The ignition is switched to any position other than off.

The hazard warning lights flash twice and the liftgate opens/closes after the beep sounds.

Operational Range

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

Starting the Engine

NOTE

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

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

With the advanced keyless function

Interior aerial

Power liftgate button

To open/close the liftgate, press the power liftgate button for one second or more with the liftgate in the fully closed/open position.

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Operational range

*Some models.

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Without the advanced keyless function

Interior aerial

Operational range

NOTE

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

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Around the instrument panel

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

Key Suspend Function

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

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Advanced Keyless Entry System

Advanced Keyless Entry

System

WARN ING

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

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

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

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

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Request switch Inoperable Warning Beep Refer to Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function) on page 7-39.

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Key Left-in-luggage Compartment Warning Beep Refer to Key Left-in-luggage Compartment Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function) on page 7-39.

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Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function) on page 7-39.

NOTE

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

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Operational Range

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

NOTE

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

Locking, Unlocking the Doors and

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the Liftgate

Lock

Exterior aerial

80cm (31in)

NOTE

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

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

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Around the instrument panel

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

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Next to a communication device such as a mobile phone

Opening the Liftgate

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Exterior aerial

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80cm (31in)

Unlock

80cm (31in)

Operational range

Exterior aerial

Operational range

80cm (31in)

Operational range

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Door Locks

WARN ING

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

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

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

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

Keep all doors locked when driving:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

Always conrm the conditions around

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

NOTE

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

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

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Around the instrument panel

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

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Next to a communication device such as a mobile phone

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The vehicle lock-out prevention feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle. All doors and the liftgate will automatically unlock if they are locked using the power door locks with any door or the liftgate open.

Locking, Unlocking with Request

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Switch (With the advanced keyless function)

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

The request switch on the liftgate can only be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.

Front doors

Request switch

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(Door unlock (control) system with collision detection)

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

Liftgate (Lock only)

Request switch

To l oc k

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

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