Mazda CX 9 Compressed 2018 Owner's Manual

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Perchlorate
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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.

©2017 Mazda Motor Corporation

Jan. 2018 (Print2)

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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.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

Index

8

9

10

1

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

Exterior Overview.............................1-6

1-1

Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View A)

① Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-20

② Turn and lane-change signal..................................................................................page 4-54

③ Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-49

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

⑤ TCS OFF switch....................................................................................................page 4-74

⑥ Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF

switch..................................................................................................................page 4-126

⑦ Parking sensor switch.........................................................................................page 4-174

⑧ Power liftgate switch.............................................................................................page 3-24

⑨ Outside mirror switch............................................................................................page 3-35

⑩ Door-lock switch...................................................................................................page 3-17

⑪ Power window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-39

⑫ Power window switches........................................................................................page 3-39

1-2

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View B)

Pictorial Index

① Audio control switches..........................................................................................page 5-17

② Instrument cluster..................................................................................................page 4-12

③ Dashboard illumination knob................................................................................page 4-16

④ Trip meter selector.................................................................................................page 4-14

⑤ Cruise control switches............................................................................page 4-113, 4-155

⑥ Hazard warning flasher switch..............................................................................page 4-61

⑦ Seat warmer switches..............................................................................................page 2-7

⑧ Heated steering wheel switch................................................................................page 3-34

⑨ Drive selection switch........................................................................................... page 4-80

⑩ Push button start......................................................................................................page 4-4

⑪ Lock release lever................................................................................................. page 3-34

⑫ Hood release handle.............................................................................................. page 6-22

⑬ Remote fuel-filler lid release.................................................................................page 3-32

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

1-3

Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View C)

① SRS air bags.......................................................................................................... page 2-57

② Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-28

③ Climate control system............................................................................................page 5-4

④ Rear window defogger switch...............................................................................page 4-59

⑤ Audio.....................................................................................................................page 5-21

⑥ Glove compartment............................................................................................ page 5-100

⑦ Selector lever.........................................................................................................page 4-40

⑧ Commander switch................................................................................................page 5-21

⑨ Electric parking brake (EPB) switch.....................................................................page 4-67

⑩ Fuse block (Left side)............................................................................................page 6-53

1-4

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View D)

Pictorial Index

① Seat belts............................................................................................................... page 2-21

② SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2-57

③ Rear door sunshade............................................................................................ page 5-104

④ Bottle holder..........................................................................................................page 5-99

⑤ Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-91

⑥ Vanity mirror.........................................................................................................page 5-91

⑦ Overhead lights..................................................................................................... page 5-92

⑧ Moonroof switch................................................................................................... page 3-41

⑨ Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-36

⑩ Accessory socket...................................................................................................page 5-95

⑪ Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-97

⑫ Front seat.................................................................................................................page 2-5

⑬ Center console.................................................................................................... page 5-100

⑭ External input terminal..........................................................................................page 5-18

⑮ Seat warmer switches............................................................................................page 2-12

⑯ Second-row seat.................................................................................................... page 2-11

⑰ USB power outlet..................................................................................................page 5-96

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

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

1-5

Pictorial Index

Exterior Overview

① Hood......................................................................................................................page 6-22

② Windshield wiper blades....................................................................................... page 6-31

③ Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3-41

④ Doors and keys......................................................................................................page 3-12

⑤ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3-32

⑥ Wheels and Tires...................................................................................................page 6-41

⑦ Exterior lights........................................................................................................page 6-45

⑧ Rear window wiper blade......................................................................................page 6-34

⑨ Liftgate.................................................................................................................. page 3-22

⑩ Child safety locks..................................................................................................page 3-21

⑪ Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-35

1-6

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

2

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........................2-11

Third-Row Seat.......................... 2-17

Head Restraints...........................2-18

Seat Belt Systems.............................2-21

Seat Belt Precautions..................2-21

Seat Belt......................................2-24

Seat Belt Warning Systems.........2-25

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and

Load Limiting Systems...............2-26

Seat Belt Extender......................2-28

Child Restraint................................ 2-30

Child-Restraint Precautions........2-30

Child-Restraint System

Installation..................................2-35

Child-Restraint System Suitability
for Various Seat Positions

Table........................................... 2-38

Installing Child-Restraint

Systems.......................................2-42

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

Supplemental Restraint System

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

Supplemental Restraint System

Components................................2-64

How the SRS Air Bags Work..... 2-66

SRS Air Bag Deployment

Criteria........................................2-70

Limitations to SRS Air Bag........2-71

Front Passenger Occupant
Classification System

Constant Monitoring...................2-77

*

................2-73

*Some models.

2-1

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat Precautions

WARNING

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 the driver's seat only when the vehicle is stopped:

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

Do not modify or replace the front seats:

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

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

Driving with damaged front seats, 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
Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags
after a collision.

the air bags, could

inate

2-2

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.

2-3

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

CAUTION

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

near the moving parts of

ngers

the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.

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.

2-4

Seat Operation

▼

Power operation

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Front Seat

Seat Slide

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

Height Adjustment

(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 (Driver's Power Seat)

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

*

*

*Some models.

2-5

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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.

*

2-6

*Some models.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat Warmer

▼

*

The front 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.

OFF

High

Mid

Low

WARNING

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.

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

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

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

This could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in injury from
a minor burn.

CAUTION

Do not use organic solvents to clean the
seat. It may damage the seat surface and
the heater.

NOTE



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.



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.



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

*Some models.

2-7

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 Seat Operation on page 2-5.



Active driving display (display position,
brightness level, display information)
Refer to Active Driving Display on page
4-28.

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

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 cables disconnected, the
programmed seat positions will have
been erased. Re-program 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 one 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
program, either button 1 or 2, until a
beep sound is heard one time.



Programming using the key

Press the key

button until a beep

sound is heard one time.

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

2-8

*Some models.

NOTE

If a beep sound is heard three times, the
operation is canceled.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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
canceled 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

button.

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
canceled 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.

2-9

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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 one
time.

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

NOTE

If a beep sound is heard three times, the
operation is canceled.

2-10

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Second-Row Seat

Seat Operation

▼

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 2-15.
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 2-13.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.

2-11

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat Warmer

▼

*

The rear 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.

OFF

High

Mid

Low

WARNING

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.

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

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

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

This could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in injury from
a minor burn.

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.

2-12

*Some models.



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.

Armrest

▼

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

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

WARNING

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

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

ngers

CAUTION

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

Third-Row Seat Access

▼

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

nge rs

around the

around

WARNING

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.

2-13

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Do not operate the lever on the side of the
head restraint under the following
conditions:

Operating the lever on the side of the head
restraint under the following conditions is
dangerous as the seat may move
unexpectedly and cause an injury such as a
foot getting pinched between the seat and
oor.

Occupant is seated in second-row seat

Second-row seatback is folded forward

Child is seated on child restraint in

second-row seat

Entering/exiting the third-row seat area

Pull up the lever on the side of the head
restraint to fold the seatback and slide the
seat forward.

CAUTION

Do not operate the lever on the side of a

second-row seat while the seatback is
folded down and the seat is slid forward.
If the lever is forcefully operated, it could
damage the lever.

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.

2-14

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Entering/exiting the third-row seat area
with child-restraint system installed
(Right-side seat only)

Access to the third-row seats is possible
even when a child-restraint system is
installed to the second-row seat.
Pull up the lever on the side of the head
restraint to lower the front side of the seat
and slide the seat forward.

CAUTION

After entering/exiting the third-row seat
area, lock the seat 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.

NOTE

The second-row seat cannot be moved
forward while the seat belt is securing the
child-restraint system.

Split folding the Second-Row Seats

▼

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

Folding the seatbacks

WARNING

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

When folding the seatback forward,

always support the seatback with your
hand. If it is not supported by a hand,
ngers or the hand raising the lever
could be injured.

Second-row seat
fixed position

Third-row seat

ress/egress

in

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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.

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

18.

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:

WARNING

When returning a seatback to its upright
position, make sure the 3-point seat belt is
not caught in the seatback and the 3-point
seat belt is not twisted:

If the seat belt is used while it is twisted and
caught in the seatback, the seat belt
cannot function at its full capacity, which
could cause serious injury or death.

1. Make sure that the seat belt is not stuck
in the second-row seat and it is not
twisted, then raise the seatback while
preventing the seat belt from being
caught in the seatback.

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

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 2-17).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Third-Row Seat

Split folding the Third-Row Seats

▼

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

NOTE

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

Folding the seatbacks (With strap)

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

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

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

Folding the seatbacks (With lever)

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

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

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Seats

3. Lower the lever further to fold the
third-row seat 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 2-15).

Head Restraints

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

WARNING

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

Height Adjustment

▼

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.

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

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then push the head
restraint down.

Front outboard seat

Second-row outboard 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, insert the legs
into the holes while pressing the
stop-catch.

WARNING

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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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.

The head restraints on each of the front

and rear 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

▼

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.

(With lever)

To fold the head restraint, lower the lever
down.

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

WARNING

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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Essential Safety Equipment

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.

(Except Mexico)

All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when
not in use.
The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an
emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during a
collision.
However, the front passenger's seat and all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two
modes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.
While we recommend you put all children in the rear seats, if you must use the front
passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and make
sure any child-restraint system is secured properly.

(Mexico)

All the seats have lap/shoulder belts. These belts have retractors with inertia locks that keep
them out of the way when not in use. The locks allow the belts to remain comfortable on
users, but they will lock in position during a collision.

WARNING

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

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

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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

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:

Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer 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. A
seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter is still better than wearing no seat belt
at all; however, 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.

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 6-66).

Ring

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

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 one 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.

Automatic Locking Mode

▼

*

Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to
an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,
pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract
down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See the section on child restraint
(page 2-30).

*Some models.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt

Fastening the Seat Belt

▼

Seat belt tongue

Seat belt
buckle

Position the lap belt as low as possible, not
on the abdominal area, then adjust the
shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against
your body.

Keep low on
hip bone

Take up slack

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.

Button

NOTE

If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it
for kinks and twists. If it is still not
retracting properly, have it inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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

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Too high

Front Shoulder Belt Adjuster

▼

To raise To lower

Make sure the adjuster is locked.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Warning Systems

If it detects that the occupant seat belt is
unfastened, the warning light or beep
alerts the occupant.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-31.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Beep on page
7-48.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner and Load

Limiting Systems

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

Pretensioners:

When a collision is detected, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously with
the air bags.
For vehicles with the front passenger
occupant classification system, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously with
the air bags when a roll-over is also
detected.
For deployment details, refer to the SRS
Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 2-

70).

The front seat belt retractors remove slack
quickly as the air bags are expanding. Any
time the air bags and seat belt
pretensioners have fired they must be
replaced.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-31.
Refer to Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep on
page 7-47.

(With Front Passenger Occupant
Classification System)

In addition, the pretensioner system for the
front passenger, like the front and side
passenger air bag, is designed to only
deploy 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-

73).

Load limiter:

The load limiting system releases belt
webbing in a controlled manner to reduce
belt force on the occupant's chest. While
the most severe load on a seat belt occurs
in frontal collisions, the load limiter has an
automatic mechanical function and can
activate in any accident mode with
sufficient occupant movement.
Even if the pretensioners have not fired,
the load limiting function must be checked
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

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

Incorrect positioning of the driver and front
passenger seat belts is dangerous. Without
proper positioning, the pretensioner and
load limiting systems cannot provide
adequate protection in an accident and
this could result in serious injury. For more
details about wearing seat belts, refer to
"Fastening the seat belts" (page 2-24).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

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

Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
immediately inspect the 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. A
seat belt with an expended pretensioner or
load limiter is still better than wearing no
seat belt at all; however, if the seat belt
pretensioners and load limiters are not
replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will
increase.

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

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

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-

70).



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 front
pretensioner system gets on the skin or
in the eyes, wash it off as soon as
possible.

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 Authorized Mazda Dealer
safely dispose of the pretensioner system or
scrap a pretensioner system equipped
vehicle.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Extender

If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in the critical moment of a crash.
When ordering an extender, only order one
that provides the necessary additional
length to fasten the seat belt properly.
Please contact your Authorized Mazda
Dealer for more information.

WARNING

Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is
necessary:

Using a seat belt extender when not
necessary is dangerous. The seat belt will
be too long and not t properly. In an
accident, the seat belt will not provide
adequate protection and you could be
seriously injured. Only use the extender
when it is required to fasten the seat belt
properly.

Do not use an improper extender:

Using a seat belt extender that is for
another person or a dierent vehicle or seat
is dangerous. The seat belt will not provide
adequate protection and the user could be
seriously injured in an accident. Only use
the extender provided for you and for the
particular vehicle and seat. NEVER use the
extender in a dierent vehicle or seat. If you
sell your Mazda, do not leave your seat belt
extender in the vehicle. It could be used
accidentally by the new owner of the
vehicle. After removing the seat belt
extender, discard it. Never use the seat belt
extender in any other vehicle you may own
in the future.

Do not use an extender that is too long:

Using an extender that is too long is
dangerous. The seat belt will not t
properly. In an accident, the seat belt will
not provide adequate protection and you
could be seriously injured. Do not use the
extender or choose one shorter in length if
the distance between the extender's buckle
and the center of the user's body is less
than 15 cm (6 in).

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Do not leave a seat belt extender
connected to the buckle:

Leaving a seat belt extender connected to
the buckle without using the seat belt is
dangerous. When the seat belt extender is
connected to the driver's seat belt buckle
(or front passenger's seat belt buckle), the
SRS driver's (or front passenger's) air bag
system will determine that the driver (or
front passenger) is wearing the seat belt
even if the driver (or front passenger) is not
wearing it. This condition could cause the
driver's (or front passenger's) air bag to not
activate correctly and result in death or
serious injury in the event of collision.
Always wear the seat belt with the seat belt
extender.

Do not use the seat belt extender when
installing a child-restraint system on the
front or rear passenger seat:

Using a seat belt extender to fasten a
child-restraint system on any seat is
dangerous. Always follow the
child-restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions and never use a
seat belt extender.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

NOTE

When not in use, remove the seat belt
extender and store it in the vehicle. If the
seat belt extender is left connected, the
seat belt extender might get damaged as it
will not retract with the rest of the seat belt
and can easily fall out of the door when
not in use and be damaged. In addition,
the seat belt warning light will not
illuminate and function properly.

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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.

You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.
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,
both lap and shoulder. If the shoulder belt crosses the neck or face, move the child closer to
the center of the vehicle in the outboard seats, and towards the buckle on the right if the
child is seated on the center seat.

Statistics confirm that the rear seat is the best place for all children up to 12 years of age,
and more so with a supplemental restraint system (air bags).

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

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

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 supplemental 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
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 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 2-73).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

WARNING

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 LATCH lower anchors for LATCH child-restraint systems and 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.

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could
deploy:

Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even though
you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that the
front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. 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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

(Except Mexico)

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.

(Mexico)

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.

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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous under
certain conditions (With Front Passenger Occupant Classication System):

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 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.

The front passenger seatback contacts the rear 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
position child. Furthermore, leaning over or against the front door could block the side and
curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of supplemental 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.

from a side or curtain air bag could cause serious injury or death to an out of

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

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.

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.

NOTE

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed
LATCH child-restraint systems on the second-row seats. When using these anchors to secure
a child-restraint system, refer to "Using LATCH Lower Anchor" (page 2-52).

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Child-Restraint System Installation

Categories of Child-Restraint Systems

▼

NOTE

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

(Mexico)

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

Group Age Weight

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

0

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)

(Except Mexico)

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

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

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Child-Restraint System Types

▼

In this owner's manual, explanation of
child-restraint systems is provided for the
following three types of popular
child-restraint systems: infant seat, child
seat, booster seat.

NOTE



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.

Infant seat

An infant seat provides restraint by
bracing the infant's head, neck and back
against the seating surface.
Equal to Group 0 and 0

of the UNECE

44 regulation.

Child seat

A child seat restrains a child's body using
the harness.
Equal to Group 1 of the UNECE 44
regulation.

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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.

Equal to Group 2 and 3 of the UNECE 44
regulation.

1

*

Backless booster seat

1

*

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

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Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat

Positions Table

(Mexico)

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:



If the child-restraint system does not fit into the seatback because of the head restraint,
adjust the head restraint or remove the head restraint so that the child-restraint system fits
into the seatback. 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 2-18.



When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, adjust the front seat position so
that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system.
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-5.



When installing a child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, remove the head
restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-18.

LATCH lower anchor-secured child-restraint systems

When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, refer to the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions and the Using LATCH Lower Anchor on page 2-52.

Mass group Size Class Fixture

FISO/L1 X

Carrycot

GROUP 0

Up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb)

GROUP 0

Up to 13 kg (up to 29 lb)

GISO/L2 X

EISO/R1 IL

EISO/R1 IL

DISO/R2 IL

CISO/R3 IL

(1) X

(1) X

(1) X

Vehicle LATCH positions

Second-row seat (Outboard)

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Mass group Size Class Fixture

DISO/R2 IL

GROUP 1

9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40

lb)

GROUP 2

15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55

lb)

GROUP 3

22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79

lb)

(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the
car manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific LATCH child-restraint system(s) recommended for each
position.
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
IUF = suitable for LATCH forward child-restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass
group.
IL = suitable for particular LATCH child-restraint systems (CRS).
These LATCH CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
X = LATCH position not suitable for LATCH child-restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.

CISO/R3 IL

BISO/F2 IUF

B1 ISO/F2X IUF

AISO/F3 IUF

(1) X

(1) X

(1) X

Vehicle LATCH positions

Second-row seat (Outboard)

NOTE

When installing a child-restraint system, the following points must be observed:



Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system. However,
when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the
seat where the backless booster seat is installed. In addition, always use a tether strap
and attach it securely. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-18.



When installing a child-restraint system to the second-row seat, adjust the front seat
position so that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system. Refer to Seat
Operation on page 2-5.

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i-Size child-restraint systems

An i-Size child-restraint system can be installed to the specified seat as follows:

Front passenger seat Rear seat (outboard) Rear seat (center)

i-Size child-restraint sys-

tems

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
X = Seating position not suitable for i-Size “universal” child-restraint systems.

NOTE

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

Seat belt-secured child-restraint systems

XXX

System

group

GROU

P 0

GROU

P 0

GROU

P 1

GROU

P 2

GROU

P 3

Age

group

Up to
about 9
months

old

Up to
about 2

years

old

About 8

months

to 4

years

old

About 3

to 7

years

old

About 6

to 12

years

old

Weigh t

group

Up to
10 kg
(up to
22 lb)

Up to
13 kg
(up to
29 lb)

9 kg ―

18 kg
(20 lb
― 40

lb)

15 kg
― 25

kg (33

lb ― 55

lb)

22 kg
― 36

kg (48

lb ― 79

lb)

Child-r

estraint

system

type

Infant

seat

Infant

seat

Child

seat

Booster

seat

Booster

seat

Front passenger

seat

XU

XU

*1

L

*1

L

*1

L

Second-row seat

(outboard)

U

U

U

Second-row seat

(center)

*2

U

*2

U

*2

U

*2

U

*2

U

Third-row seat

(outboard)

U

U

U

U

U

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Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
U = Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
L = For the child restraint systems categorized in this weight group, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Regarding child restraint systems which can be installed, refer to the accessories catalog.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

*

1 A Mazda genuine child restraint system can be installed in the forward-facing position.

*

2 When a child-restraint system is installed to the rear center seat, do not seat occupants in the rear left outboard

seat position.

NOTE

When installing a child-restraint system, the following points must be observed:



(Second-row seat)

Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system. However,
when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the
seat where the backless booster seat is installed. In addition, always use a tether strap
and attach it securely. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-18.



When installing a child-restraint system to the second-row seat, adjust the front seat
position so that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system. Refer to Seat
Operation on page 2-5.



When installing a child-restraint system to the third-row seat, adjust the second-row seat
position so that the second-row seat does not contact the child-restraint system. Refer to
Seat Operation on page 2-5.

(Except Mexico)

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

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Installing Child-Restraint

Systems

Accident statistics reveal that a child is
safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's
seat is clearly the worst choice for any
child under 12, and with rear-facing
child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe
due to air bags.

NOTE

Even if your vehicle is equipped with front
passenger occupant classification sensor
(page 2-73), which automatically
deactivates the front passenger air bag, a
rear seat is the safest place for a child of
any age or size.

Some child-restraint systems now come
with tethers and therefore must be
installed on the seats that take tethers to be
effective. In your Mazda, tethered
child-restraint systems can only be
accommodated in the four positions on the
rear seat.

Some child-restraint systems also employ
specially designed LATCH attachments;
refer to "Using LATCH Lower Anchor"
(page 2-52).

WARNING

Tethered Child-Restraint Systems Work
Only on Tether-Equipped Rear Seats:

Installation of a tether equipped
child-restraint system in the front
passenger's seat defeats the safety design
of the system and will result in an increased
chance of serious injury if the
child-restraint system goes forward
without benet of being tethered.
Place tether equipped child-restraint
systems where there are tether anchors.

Anchor Bracket

▼

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.

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Anchor bracket location

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

Second-row seat

For right

*

Some models.

For left

*

Except Mexico

Third-row seat

For center

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.

Second-row
outboard seat

Forward

Second-row
center seat

Forward

Tether strap

Tether strap

WARNING

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

Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect
tether anchor position is dangerous. In a
collision, the tether strap could come 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
install child-restraint system (Second-row
seat):

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 2-18.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

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

hird-row seat

Second-row
outboard/center

Always route the tether straps to the sides
of the head restraint (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

Tether strap

Using Automatic Locking Mode

▼

*

Follow these instructions when using a
child-restraint system, unless you are
attaching a LATCH-equipped
child-restraint system to the rear LATCH
lower anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH
Lower Anchor” (page 2-52).

NOTE

Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully. If
you are not sure whether you have a
LATCH system or tether, check in the
child-restraint system manufacturer's
instructions and follow them accordingly.
Depending on the type of child-restraint
system, it may use LATCH system instead
of seat belts or if the belt goes across the
child's chest, may recommend against
using automatic locking mode.

1. (Second-row seat)
Adjust the second-row seat position
using the following procedure.

Fold the second-row seatback

forward.

Raise the second-row seatback until
a click sound is heard and it is locked
in place.

Forward

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

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3. (Second-row seat)
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 2-18.

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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WARNING

Use the tether and tether anchor only for a
child-restraint system:

Using the tether or tether anchor to secure
anything but a child-restraint system is
dangerous. This could weaken or damage
the tether or tether anchor and result in
injury.

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

Second-row
outboard seat

Forward

Tether strap

Second-row
center seat

Tether strap

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Forward

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

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 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 2-18.

Always route the tether straps to the sides
of the head restraint (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

Tether strap

If You Must Use the Front Seat for

▼

Children

If you cannot put all children in the rear
seat, at least put the smallest children in
the rear and be sure the largest child up
front uses the shoulder belt over the
shoulder.
NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat whether
your vehicle is equipped with an occupant
classification sensor or not.
This seat is also not set up for tethered
child-restraint systems, put them in one of
the rear seat positions set up with tether
anchors.
Likewise the LATCH child-restraint
system cannot be secured in the front
passenger's seat and should be used in the
second-row seat.
Do not allow anyone to sleep against the
side window since your vehicle has side
and curtain air bags, it could cause serious
injuries to an out of position occupant. As
children more often sleep in cars, it is
better to put them in the rear seat. If
installing the child-restraint system on the
front seat is unavoidable, follow these
instructions when using a front-facing
child-restraint system in the front
passenger's seat.

Forward

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NOTE



To check if your front seats have side air
bags:
Mazda vehicles equipped with side air
bag will have a "SRS AIRBAG" tag on
the outboard shoulder of the front seats.



To check if your vehicle has curtain air
bags:
Mazda vehicles equipped with curtain
air bag will have an "SRS AIRBAG"
marking on the window pillars along the
roof edge.

WARNING

Always move the front passenger seat as
far back as possible if installing a
front-facing child-restraint system on it is
unavoidable:

As your vehicle has front air bags and
doubly so because your vehicle has side air
bags, a front-facing child-restraint system
should be put on the front passenger seat
only when it is unavoidable.
Even if the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminates,
always move the seat as far back as
possible, because the force of a deploying
air bag could cause serious injury or death
to the child.

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint
system in the front seat with an air bag
that could deploy:

Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the
front seat are particularly dangerous.
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. Even though you may
feel assured that the front passenger air
bag will not deploy based on the fact that
the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates, you should not
use a rear-facing child-restraint system in
the front seat.

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 supplemental
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.

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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.

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

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 2-18.

Front Passenger's Seat Child-Restraint
System Installation (With Front
Passenger Occupant Classification
System)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off.

2. Slide the seat as far back as possible.

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.

4. Place the child-restraint system on the
seat without putting your weight on the
seat and fasten the seat 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 automatic locking mode. If the
belt does not lock the seat down tight,
repeat the previous step and also this
one.

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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.



Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions
carefully.
Depending on the type of
child-restraint system, it may not
employ seat belts which are in
automatic locking mode.

7. Seat your child safely in the
child-restraint system and secure the
child according to the instructions
from the child-restraint system
manufacturer.

8. Switch the ignition ON and make sure
the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates after
installing a child-restraint system on
the front passenger seat.
If the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light does not
illuminate, remove the child-restraint
system, switch the ignition to OFF, and
then re-install the child-restraint
system (page 2-73).

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WARNING

Do not seat a child in a child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat if the
front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light does not illuminate:

While it is always better to install any
child-restraint system on the rear seat, it is
imperative that a child-restraint system
ONLY be used on the front passenger seat if
the deactivation indicator light illuminates
when the child is seated in the
child-restraint system (page 2-73). Seating
a child in a child-restraint system installed
on the front passenger seat with the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light not illuminated is dangerous. If this
indicator light does not illuminate, this
means that the front passenger front and
side air bags, and seat belt pretensioner are
ready for deployment. If an accident were
to deploy an air bag, a child in a
child-restraint system sitting in the front
passenger seat could be seriously injured or
killed. If the indicator light does not
illuminate after seating a child in a
child-restraint system on the front
passenger seat, seat a child in a
child-restraint system on the rear seat and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

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Child Restraint

Using LATCH Lower Anchor (Second-Row Seats)

▼

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed
LATCH child-restraint systems in the second-row seats. Both anchors must be used,
otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH
child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective. If they
have a tether you must use it to better assure your child's safety.

WARNING

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

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 the child-restraint
system is properly secured in place according to the child-restraint system manufacturer's
instructions.

Never attach two child-restraint systems to the same LATCH lower anchor:

Attaching two child-restraint systems to the same LATCH lower anchor is dangerous. In a
collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child-restraint system
attachments, and it may break, causing serious injury or death. If you use the seat position for
another child-restraint system when an outboard LATCH position is occupied, use the center
seat belts instead, and the tether if tether-equipped.

Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured:

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. Follow the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions on belt routing to secure the seat just as you would with a
child in it so that nobody is tempted to put a child in an improperly secured seat later on.
When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt, or latch it down to
BOTH LATCH lower anchors for LATCH child-restraint systems.

Make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the LATCH 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 LATCH lower 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
LATCH lower anchors. Always follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions.

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Child Restraint

Installation on second-row outboard
seats

1. First, adjust the front seat to allow
clearance between the child-restraint
system and the front seat (page 2-5).

2. Adjust the second-row seat position
using the following procedure.

Fold the second-row seatback

forward.

Raise the second-row seatback until
a click sound is heard and it is locked
in place.

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

4. Expand the area between the seat
bottom and the seatback slightly to
verify the locations of the LATCH
lower anchors.

NOTE

The markings above the LATCH lower
anchors indicate the locations of the
LATCH lower anchors for the
attachment of a child-restraint system.

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 2-18.

6. Secure the child-restraint system using
BOTH LATCH lower anchors,
following the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instruction. Pull on the
child-restraint to be sure both anchors
are engaged.

7. If your child-restraint system came
equipped with a tether, that 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.

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Child Restraint

WARNING

Use the tether and tether anchor only for a
child-restraint system:

Using the tether or tether anchor to secure
anything but a child-restraint system is
dangerous. This could weaken or damage
the tether or tether anchor and result in
injury.

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.

Second-row
center seat

Forward

Tether strap

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

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 2-18.

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Child Restraint

Installation on second-row center seat

The LATCH lower anchors at the center of
the second-row seat are much further apart
than the sets of LATCH lower anchors for
child-restraint system installation at other
seating positions. Child-restraint systems
with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be
installed on the center seating position.
Some LATCH equipped child-restraint
systems can be placed in the center
position and will reach the nearest LATCH
lower anchors which are 500 mm (19.7 in)
apart. LATCH compatible child-restraint
systems (with attachments on belt
webbing) can be used at this seating
position only if the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions state that the
child-restraint system can be installed to
LATCH lower anchors that are 500 mm
(19.7 in) apart. Do not attach two
child-restraint systems to the same
LATCH lower anchor. If your
child-restraint system has a tether, it must
also be used for your child's optimum
safety.

The procedure for installation on the rear
outboard seats is the same.

LATCH lower anchor location

WARNING

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.

Second-row
center seat

Tether strap

Forward

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Child Restraint

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

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 2-18.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

The front and side supplemental 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 dashboard (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)

Vehicles with the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System have a sensor which
detects an impending roll-over accident.

The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental 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 rear impact.



Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal, near frontal or side collisions or roll-over
accidents 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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SRS Air Bags

If your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system,
refer to the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System (page 2-73) for details.

If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system, the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates for a specified time after the
ignition is switched ON.

Small children must be protected by a child-restraint system as stipulated by law in every
state and province. In certain states and provinces, larger children must use a child-restraint
system (page 2-30).

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.

WARNING

Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles:

Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air
bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inate
only in the rst accident, such as frontal, near frontal or side collisions or roll-over accidents
that are at least 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.

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SRS Air Bags

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could
deploy:

Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even though
you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that the
front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. 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 center 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

with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side the car is hit.

inate
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 center 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
and injure the occupants.

ination

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SRS Air Bags

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.

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 windshield
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
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 or roll-over accident.

inates

Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have
inated:

Touching the components of the supplemental 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
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 or roll-over accident
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.

aected.

This could cause air bags to

unexpectedly, or it could

inate

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SRS Air Bags

To prevent false detection by the air bag sensor system, heed the following:

Do not use tires or wheels other than those specied for your Mazda:

Use of any tire or wheel other than those specied for your Mazda (page 9-9) is
dangerous. Use of such wheels will prevent the vehicle's accident detections system from
accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or unexpected air
bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.

Do not overload your vehicle:

Overloading your vehicle is dangerous as it could prevent the air bag crash sensor system
from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or
unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries. The gross axle weight
rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle are on the Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Do not exceed these ratings.

Do not drive the vehicle o-road:

Driving your Mazda o-road is dangerous because the vehicle has not been designed to do
so. Driving the vehicle o-road could prevent the air bag crash sensor system from
accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident 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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer 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 supplemental 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.

Do not modify the supplemental restraint system:

Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is dangerous. You
could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modications to the
supplemental 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer 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 front passenger
occupant

classication

system and the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.

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SRS Air Bags

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 supplemental 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 supplemental 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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer 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
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 dashboard, 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer
remove these parts.

aord

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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer safely dispose of the air bag system or scrap an air bag equipped vehicle.

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SRS Air Bags

NOTE



If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to
“Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)” (page 8-2).



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 is displayed which warns against the use of a rear-facing
child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.

(Except Mexico) (Mexico)

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SRS Air Bags

Supplemental Restraint System Components

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

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(Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags
Roll-over sensor*, crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Seat belt pretensioners (page 2-26)
Front air bag sensors
Side crash sensors
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 4-32)
Side and curtain inflators and air bags
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light* (page 2-73)
Front passenger occupant classification sensor* (page 2-73)
Front passenger occupant classification module

*

*Some models.

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SRS Air Bags

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.

Front Seat Belt Pretensioners

▼

The front seat belt pretensioners are designed to deploy in moderate or severe frontal, near
frontal collisions.
In addition, the pretensioners operate when a side collision (only on the side in which the
collision occurs) or a roll-over accident is detected. 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 2-70).

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 2-70).

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

The driver's dual-stage air bag controls air bag inflation in two energy stages. During an
impact of moderate severity, the driver's air bag deploys with lesser energy, whereas during
more severe impacts, it deploys with more energy.

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SRS Air Bags

Front Passenger Air Bag

▼

The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard.
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 2-70).

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

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 2-73).

Side Air Bags

▼

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 2-70).

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SRS Air Bags

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

In addition, the front passenger side 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 2-73).

Curtain Air Bags

▼

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 2-70).

In a side impact:

Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle will cause the curtain air bag on that
side only to inflate.

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

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(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
In a roll-over:

In response to a vehicle roll-over, both curtain air bags inflate.

Both curtain air bags will deploy after
the roll-over accident is detected.

Warning Light/Beep

▼

A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-31.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-47.

Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

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SRS Air Bags

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

SRS equip-

ment

A severe frontal/near frontal colli-

sion

A severe side colli-

sion

*2

A roll-over/near

roll-over

*3

A rear collision

Front seat

belt preten-

sioner

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 (With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

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.

*

2 In a side collision, the seat belt pretensioners and the side/curtain air bags deploy (only on the side in which the

collision occurs).

*

3 (With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

In a roll-over accident, the seat belt pretensioners and the curtain air bags deploy.

*1

X

(both sides)

X

X

*1

*1

(impact side

X

only)

*1

X

(impact side

only)

X (impact side on-

ly)

*1

(both sides)

X

X (both sides)

No air bag and
front seat belt pre­tensioner will be
activated 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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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

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

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

Frontal offset impact to the vehicle

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SRS Air Bags

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

Roll-over (Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
Limitations to roll-over detection:

The following illustration is an example of an accident that may not be detected as a
roll-over accident. Therefore, the front seat belt pretensioners and curtain air bags may not
deploy.

Pitch end over end

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Front Passenger Occupant Classification System

First, please read "Supplemental 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 supplemental 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 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 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/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes and the front passenger
air bag deactivation 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 light

This indicator light turns on to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags
and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.

*Some models.

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SRS Air Bags

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

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

Condition detected by the front

passenger occupant classifica-

Empty (Not occupied) On Deactivated Deactivated

A child less than 1 year old is
seated in a child-restraint system

Child

Adult

*

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

*

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

tion system

*1

*2

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

depending on the person's physique.

Front passenger air

bag deactivation indi-

cator light

On Deactivated Deactivated

On or off Deactivated or ready Deactivated or ready

Off Ready Ready

Front passenger front

and side air bags

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 the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on when the ignition
is switched ON and does 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work
properly in an accident.

WARNING

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 classication sensor to detect the occupant correctly is dangerous. If the
front passenger occupant classication sensor cannot detect the occupant sitting on the front
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.
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:

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SRS Air Bags

A front passenger is seated as shown in the following

A rear 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 rear 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 rear 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.

gure:

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SRS Air Bags

The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will deactivate
if the front passenger air bag deactivation 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 front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system

properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page 2-44).

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 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 indicator light may turn on for 10 seconds if the
electrostatic capacity on the front passenger seat changes.



The air bag/front 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 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 indicator light still does not turn on, install the child-restraint system on
the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.



If the front passenger air bag deactivation 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 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Constant Monitoring

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



Front air bag sensors



Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)



Side crash sensors



Air bag modules



Front seat belt pretensioners



Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light



Related wiring

(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)



Front passenger occupant classification sensor



Front passenger occupant classification module



Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator 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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MEMO

2-78

3

Before Driving

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...............................................3-10

Advanced Keyless Entry System

....................................................3-10

Operational Range...................... 3-11

Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12

Door Locks.................................3-12

Liftgate....................................... 3-21

Fuel and Emission........................... 3-29

Fuel and Engine Exhaust

Precautions................................. 3-29

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-32

Steering Wheel.................................3-34

Steering Wheel........................... 3-34

Mirrors............................................. 3-35

Mirrors........................................3-35

*

.....

Security System............................... 3-44

Modification and Add-On

Equipment...................................3-44

Immobilizer System....................3-44

Theft-Deterrent System

Driving Tips..................................... 3-48

Break-In Period.......................... 3-48

Saving Fuel and Protection of the

Environment............................... 3-48

Hazardous Driving......................3-49

Floor Mat.................................... 3-50

Rocking the Vehicle....................3-50

Winter Driving............................3-51

Driving In Flooded Area............ 3-53

Overloading................................3-53

Driving on Uneven Road............3-54

Turbocharger Information.......... 3-55

Towing.............................................. 3-56

Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and

Canada).......................................3-56

Recreational Towing...................3-64

*

.............3-46

Windows...........................................3-38

Power Windows..........................3-38

Moonroof

*

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

*Some models.

3-1

Before Driving

Keys

Keys

WARNING

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 dashboard or
hood, 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer 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

3-2

Before Driving

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.
It can also help you signal for attention or
help.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, according to the indication.



KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-31.



Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-49.



Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-49.

If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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

3-3

Before Driving

Keys

CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is governed by
laws in the United States.
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.



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.



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
6-38).



Battery life is about one year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster (for vehicles with a
type A instrument cluster (page 4-31),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the KEY warning
light/indicator light may not illuminate
or flash depending on the rate of battery
depletion.



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

3-4

Transmitter

▼

Operation indicator light

Operation buttons

NOTE



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



(With theft-deterrent system)

Before Driving

Keys

The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-46.



(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 Personalization Features on
page 9-11.

Use the following procedure to change the
setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close all of
the doors and the liftgate.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the LOCK
button on the key for 5 seconds or
longer (All of the doors and the liftgate
are locked and unlocked when the
LOCK button on the key is pressed and
held for 5 seconds.).
The beep sound activates at the
currently set volume. The setting
changes each time the LOCK button on
the key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the beep
sound has been set to not activate, it
will not activate.)

4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.



Closing the driver's door.



Opening the liftgate.



Not operating the key for ten
seconds.



Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.



Pressing a request switch.

The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.

3-5

Before Driving

Keys

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.

To confirm that all doors and the liftgate
have been locked, press the lock button
again within 5 seconds. If they are closed
and locked, the horn will sound.

NOTE



The doors and the liftgate can be locked
by pressing the lock button while any
other door or the liftgate is open. The
hazard warning lights will not flash.
When the lock button is pressed while
any door is open and then the door is
closed, all the doors and the liftgate are
locked.



Confirm that all doors and the liftgate
are locked visually or audibly by use of
the double click.



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



(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard twice.

To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the unlock button again within three
seconds and two more beep sounds will be
heard.

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock all
doors by performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11.
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close all
of the doors and the liftgate.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
After this, the system switches the
setting each time the UNLOCK
button is pressed (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).

3-6

Before Driving

Keys

4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.



Closing the driver's door.



Opening the liftgate.



Not operating the key for ten
seconds.



Pressing any button except the
UNLOCK button on the key.



Pressing a request switch.



(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 60 seconds. If
your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights will
flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11.



A door or the liftgate is opened.



The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.



(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is turned
off, the hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that the system is
turned off.

3-7

Before Driving

Keys

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

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, press and hold the panic button to
activate the vehicle's alarm. Call
emergency services if necessary.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any
door or the liftgate is open or closed.

(Turning on the alarm)

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the following
will occur:



The horn sounds intermittently.



The hazard warning lights flash.

(Turning off the alarm)

The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the key.

Operational Range

▼

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



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.



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

3-8

*Some models.

With the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Before Driving

Keys

Operational range

NOTE

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



Around the dashboard



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

Key Suspend Function

▼

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.

3-9

Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System

Advanced Keyless Entry

System

WARNING

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.



Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-49.



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

49.



Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-50.

*

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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer 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.

3-10

*Some models.