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A Word to Mazda Owners

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

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

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

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

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

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual

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

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

Event Data Recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer vehicles.

Air Conditioning and the Environment

Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Perchlorate

Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

Printed in Japan Jan. 2008(Print2)

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How to Use This Manual

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We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways.

Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.

The symbol below in this manual means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

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

NOTE

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

The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation.

You'll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.

Knowing Your Mazda

Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.

Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

Interior Comfort

Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system.

In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

Index

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... 1-3

Interior Equipment (View C) .................................................... 1-4

Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-5

Front .......................................................................................... 1-5

Rear ........................................................................................... 1-6

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Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View A)

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Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-27

Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-27

Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-39

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-35

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-58

Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-60

TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-22

Power liftgate switch ................................................................................ ......... page 3-30

Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-58

Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 5-61

Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-40

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-37

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-62

Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2

Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-58

Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5

BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-36

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Interior Equipment (View B)

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Interior Overview

Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-46

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-49

Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-19

Information display .......................................................................................... page 6-123

Climate control system ........................................... ............................................. page 6-2

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-68

Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17

Glove box .............................................................. .......................................... page 6-128

Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-131

AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-10

Seat warmer switches .......................................................................................... page 2-9

Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 5-66

Phone button .................................................................................................... page 6-103

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-44

Coin box .......................................................................................................... page 6-128

Navigation system (if equipp ed) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual

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Interior Equipment (View C)

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Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 6-121

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-49

Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-17

Rear entertainment system ................................................................................. page 6-51

Center console ................................................................................................. page 6-128

Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-43

Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 6-125

Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 6-120

Moonroof switches ............................................................... ............................. page 3-46

Overhead console ............................................................................................ page 6-127

Rearview mirror .............................. ................................................................... page 3-59

Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 6-120

Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-2

Climate control system (Rear) .................................................................. ......... page 6-14

Second-row seat ................................................................................................. page 2-10

Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-14

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

Front

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-44

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-27

Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-45

Door lock ........................................................................................................... page 3-26

Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-43

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37

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Rear

Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-29

Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-29

Rear window antenna ........................................................................................ page 6-17

Child safety lock ................................................................................................ page 3-28

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-58

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33

Navigation system (if equipp ed) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37

Rear view parking camera (if equipped) .............................. Refer to the separate manual

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Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.

Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2

Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-4

Second-Row Seats .................................................................. 2-10

Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-14

Head Restraints ........................................................ ............... 2-16

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-17

Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-17

3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................ 2-21

Front Seat Belt Pretensione r and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-23

Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (Second-Row Seats) .............. 2-26

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-29

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-31

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-33

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-33

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-37

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-44

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-49

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-49

Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-54

How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-55

SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-59

Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-60

Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification

System ..................................................................................... 2-62

Monitoring and Maintenance .................................................. 2-67

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Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)

WARNING

Do not modify or replace the front seats:

Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injur y. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even on e not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.

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 su re the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback.

qSeat Slide

WARNING

Adjust the drive r seat only when the vehicle is stopped:

Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.

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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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with the seats reclined:

Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Du ring sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.

Always sit in a passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor:

If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, sitting in the front passenger seat improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is dangerous as it can take off weight from the seat bottom and affect the weight determination of the front passe nger sensing system. As a result the front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag and seat belt pretensioner, which could cause result in serious injury. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.

Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:

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

To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.

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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CAUTION

When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its uprigh t position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.

Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can be adjusted.

Down

qLumbar Support Adjustment

(Driver's Seat)

To increase the seat firmness, pull the lever forward. Push the lever backward to decrease firmness.

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)

WARNING

Do not modify or replace the front seats:

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

CAUTION

Ø The seat-bottom power

adjustment is operated by moto rs. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors.

Ø 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.

Ø Don't use the switch to make more

than one adjustment at a time.

qSeat Slide

To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with the seats reclined:

Always sit in a front passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor:

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Seats

Change the seatb ack angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.

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Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down.

qSeat Position Memory (Driver's

Seat)

One-touch seat position programming and call up is available on the driver's seat.

CAUTION

When calling up the seat position, do not place your hands or fingers around the seat bottom. The seat moves to the desired position automatically, and if your hands or fingers are placed around the seat bottom, it could cause injury.

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Programming buttons ― and the set button.

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Operation using the advanced key/

retractable type key Programmed seat positions can also be called up using the following functions:

Programming buttons ― .

Operation using the advanced key/

retractable type key

NOTE

Individual seat positions can be programmed to the number of programming buttons 3 available on the side of the driver's seat, plus one seat position for each advanced key/ retractable type key used with the vehicle.

Operation using the seat-side buttons

Programming

Seat position programming is possible when the vehicle is parked.

1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.

For each seat position adjustment

method refer to the following pages:

Seat Slide (page 2-5)

Seat Recline (page 2-5)

Height Adjustment (page 2-6)

2. Press the desired programming button

― while pressing the set button

until a beep sound is heard.

NOTE

Vehicle maintenance or other reasons requiring the vehicle battery to be disconnected will result in the seat position memory being erased. In this case, re-program the seat positions.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

NOTE

Seat positions can also be called up with the ignition switch in the ON position or the door closed by pressing and holding the programming button been programmed to the desired seat position.

If any of the following occurs, the seat position call up function cancels:

A seat adjustment switch is operated.

The vehicle is moving or starts to move.

The selected programming button

― or the set button is pressed

again.

Operation using the advanced key/ retractable type key

With advanced key

Lock button

Unlock button

With retractable type key

Lock button

Unlock button

― that has

Auxiliary key

Seat position call up

With the ignition switch in the LOCK position, and the driver's door open, press the programming button

― that has been programmed to the desired seat position.

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Programming

One seat position can be programmed into each advanced key/retractable type key. After the following condit ions have been met, operate the seat and the advanced key/retractable type key to program the seat positions.

The ignition switch is in the LOCK position (The auxiliary key/retractable type key is removed from the ignition switch)

The driver's door is open

1. Adjust the seat to the desired position. For each seat position adjustment method, refer to the following pages: Seat Slide (page 2-5) Seat Recline (page 2-5) Height Adjustment (page 2-6)

2. Press and hold the unlock button of the advanced key/retractable type key while pressing the set button until a beep sound is heard.

Seat position call up

With the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the shift lever in park (P), unlock the doors using the unlock button on the advanced key/retractable type key, and open the driver's door within about 30 seconds.

Erasing memory

After the following condit ions have been met, press the lock button of the advanced key/retractable type key while press ing the set button until a beep sound is heard.

The ignition switch is in the LOCK position (The auxiliary key/retractable type key is removed from the ignition switch)

The driver's door is open

NOTE

Memory will also be erased if any of the following operations are performed:

The advanced key/retractable type key code has been changed. Refer to Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) on page 3-51. Refer to Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) on page 3-53. Refer to Immobilizer System on page 3-53.

The vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or other reasons.

qLumbar Support Adjustment

(Driver's Seat)

Manually operated

To increase the seat firmness, pull the lever forward. Push the lever backward to decrease firmness.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Electrically operated

The amount of lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the switch. 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.

qSeat Warmer

The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position.

NOTE

The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted.

Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on.

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Second-Row Seats

WARNING

Do not stack cargo higher than the seatback:

Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatback is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could 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.

Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback:

Adjustable seats that are not securely latched are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury.

Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped:

Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury.

Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:

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 ch ild 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.

NOTE

The second-row seats cannot be removed.

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Seats

qSeat Slide

To move the seat forward or backward, raise the bar and slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

Make sure the bar returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with the seats reclined:

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

Do not 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.

To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while pulling the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.

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qArmrest

The armrest can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright.

qThird-Row Seat Access

After folding the second-row seat seatback and sliding the seat forward, you can access the third-row seat easily.

Entering/exiting the third-row seat area

Raise the lever on the side of the secondrow seat to fold the seatback forward and slide the seat forward.

After entering/exiting the third-row seat area

1. Return the second-row seatback to its upright position and lock it after sliding it backward. Make sure it is locked by attempting to lightly move it forward and backward.

2. Make sure that the center-rear seat belt is routed properly (not under the head restraint) and the seat belt guide is snapped to the head restraint.

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Seats

CAUTION

Ø When folding a seatback, always

hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.

Ø After entering/exiting the third-

row seat area, return the seatback to its upright position . Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly and cause injury.

qFolding the Second-Row Seats

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

Folding the seatbacks

1. Unfasten the lap portion of the centerrear seat belt (page 2-28) and stow it into the ceiling recess (page 2-28).

CAUTION

Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the rear-left seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback.

4. Pull the lever and fold the seatback forward.

CAUTION

When folding a seatback, always hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.

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 2-15).

2. Slide the seat all the way back toward the rear of the vehicle.

3. Lower the head restraints all the way down (page 2-16).

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Returning seatbacks to their original positions

1. Lift the seatback to its original position. Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back.

2. Route the center-rear seat belt through the seat belt guide and fasten it. Check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use (page 2-26).

Third-Row Seat

WARNING

Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:

Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could 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.

Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place by attempting to rock the seatback:

Adjustable seats that are not securely latched are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury.

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Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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

qSplit-Folding the Third-Row Seat

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

To fold third-row seat

1. Lower the head restraints all the way down (page 2-16).

2. Pull the strap and fold the seatback forward.

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 2-13).

To return third-row seat to its original position

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

2. Hold the board and fasten the strap to its original position.

3. Fasten the strap to its original position.

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Seats

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to protect you and other passengers from neck injury.

WARNING

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

Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.

Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. To lower the head restraint, press the stopcatch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck to prevent injury.

Front seat

Second-Row seat/Third-Row seat

Second-Row center seat

Removal/Installation

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

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WARNING

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

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

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Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions

Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.

Your vehicle has the following types of seat belts.

Seating Position Types of seat belt

Front seat

Second-row seat

Third-row seat

3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractor

This belt has retractors with an inertia lock that keep the belt retracted when not in use. The lock allows the belt to remain comfortable on the user, but it will lock in position during a collision. Refer to Emergency Locking Mode on page 2-19.

3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractor/automatic locking mode retractor

In addition to the emergency locking mode function, this belt has retractors that operate in another mode, the automatic locking mode, for the child-restraint system. Refer to Automatic Locking Mode on page 2-20. Refer to Installing Child-Restraint Systems on page 2-37. We recommend you put all children in the rear seats, if you must use the front passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and make sure any child-restraint system is secured proper ly.

Driver side 3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractor

Passenger side

3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode

retractor/automatic locking mode retractor

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WARNING

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

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

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 on e person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained.

Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:

Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.

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

One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter loaded reduces the safety available to you. Like the air bags, the seat belt pretensioners will only function once. After they are expended, they will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Expended seat belt pretensioners and air bags must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy. Additionally, the load limiter will only limit loads on the chest once in a collision and this is another reason to have the front seat belts inspected.

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

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Table of Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View A)

Interior Equipment (View B)

Interior Equipment (View C)

Exterior Overview

Front

Rear

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)

Second-Row Seats

Third-Row Seat

Head Restraints

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions