Mazda J16R USER MANUAL

A Word to Mazda Owners

Form No. 8S07-EC-03H-E

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

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

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

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

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

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Printed in Japan May 2004(Print3)

Important Notes About This Manual

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

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

Air Conditioning and the Environment

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

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

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How to Use This Manual

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

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

The above symbol in this manual means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this happen".

Index:

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE

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

WARNING

CAUTION

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Table of Contents

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Essential Safety Equipment

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

Knowing Your Mazda

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

Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

Interior Comfort

Use of various features for drive comfort, including climate control and audio system.

In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

Index

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Dashboard Overview

.................................................................... 1-2

Interior Overview

.......................................................................... 1-3

Exterior Overview

......................................................................... 1-4

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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Dashboard Overview

Hood release handle

Climate control system

Cup holder/Ashtray

Glove box

Shift lever

Audio system

Passenger-side air bag

Hazard warning flasher

Lighting control/Turn signals

Instrument cluster

Driver-side air bag

Wiper and washer lever

Power window switches*

Cruise control switches*

Ignition switch

Lighter

Tilt wheel release lever

Power window lock switch*

Audio control switches*

Outside mirror switch

Power door lock switch*

Power sliding door switch*

Front console

TCS OFF switch*

(page 5-20)

(page 5-34)

(page 3-19)

(page 3-21)

(page 3-24)

(page 5-18)

(page 3-33)

(page 6-38)

(page 5-2)

(page 5-14)

(page 6-50)

(page 6-2)

(page 6-46)/(page 6-45)

(page 6-44)

(page 6-50)

(page 2-56)

(page 6-14)

(page 5-39)

(page 5-9)

(page 5-36)

(page 2-56)

(page 3-13)

(page 3-33)

(page 3-8)

*Some models.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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Interior Overview

Rearview mirror

Seat belts

Interior light

Sunvisors

Front seats

Side air bags*

Second-row seat

Power seat switches

Third-row seat

Parking brake

Rear climate control panel*

Rear vents*

(page 6-41)

(page 2-30)

(page 3-34)

(page 5-5)

(page 2-56)

(page 6-42)

(page 6-10)

(page 2-20)

(page 6-12)

(page 2-13)

(page 2-8)

(page 2-3)

*Some models.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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Exterior Overview

Windshield wiper blades

Power windows

Hood

Fog lights*

Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights

Headlights

Fuel-filler lid

Doors and keys

Rear windshield wiper blades

Liftgate

License plate lights

Reverse lights

Rear turn signal lights

Tires

Rear window defroster

Child safety lock

Outside mirrors

Brake lights/Taillights

Parking lights

Moonroof*

High-mount brake light

Side turn signal lights

Taillights/Rear side-marker lights

(page 8-31)

(page 5-38)

(page 3-12)

(page 8-22)

(page 3-18)

(page 8-31)

(page 8-20)

(page 3-24)

(page 8-31)

(page 3-33)

(page 8-27)

(page 3-25)

(page 3-23)

(page 3-19)

(page 3-2)

(page 8-31)

*Some models.

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Essential Safety Equipment

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

Seats

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Seat Arrangements .................................................................... 2-2

Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-3

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-8

Second-Row Seats ................................................................... 2-13

Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-20

Flat Folding ............................................................................. 2-28

Seat Belt Systems

.........................................................................2-30

Seat Belt Precautions ............................................................... 2-30

3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................. 2-33

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...... 2-35

2-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................. 2-37

Seat Belt Extender ...................................................................2-39

Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-40

Seat Belt Warning Beep ........................................................... 2-40

Child Restraint

............................................................................2-41

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-41

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-45

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................2-53

SRS Air Bags

...............................................................................2-56

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-56

Supplemental Restraint System Components .......................... 2-60

How the Air Bags Work .......................................................... 2-63

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Essential Safety Equipment

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Seats

Seat Arrangements

Road positions (while driving)

Non-road positions (Parking/Camping)

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Seat Slide

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

Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)

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

Damaged Front Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, the 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.

WARNING

Securing the Seats: 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.

Driver’s Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is stopped.

WARNING

Lever

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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

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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.

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

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

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

WARNING

When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you support the seatback while operating the seatback lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.

Lever

CAUTION

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Height Adjustment (Driver’s Seat)

The seat-bottom angle can be adjusted by rotating the dial.

▼

Lumber Support Adjustment (Driver’s Seat)*

The amount of lumber support can be adjusted by rotating dial.

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Head Restraint

Up

Down

Dial

Front of seat bottom

Up

Down

Dial

Rear of seat bottom

Head Restraints Adjustment: 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. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.

Dial

WARNING

*Some models.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Height adjustment

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

Adjust the head restraint so that the top is parallel with the top of the passenger’s ears, never the passenger’s neck.

Removal

To remove the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then pull up on the head restraint.

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Front Passenger Seat Side Table

The pull-up table on the side of the front passenger seat is collapsible. The table can be used when the vehicle is safely parked. Pull up the table to use it. After pulling the table up, push the table downward and verify that it is locked.

Stop-catch release

Using Seat Side Table While Vehicle is Moving: Using the seat side table while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Hot liquids could cause scalding if spilled, or objects could fall causing injury. Do not use the seat side table while the vehicle is moving.

Adjusting Front Passenger Seat While Seat Side Table is in Use: Adjusting the front passenger seat forward or rearward while the seat side table is in use is dangerous. Hot liquids could cause scalding if spilled, or objects could fall causing injury. Do not adjust the front passenger seat while the seat side table is in use.

WARNING

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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When collapsing the table, pull the lever under the table. After the table is collapsed, press the table surface to lock it in place.

▼

Armrest

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

NOTE

The table can be expanded rearward by pulling out the rear end.

Lever

Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the Armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a front seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and could result in serious injuries. Never position the shoulder portion of a front seat belt over the armrest.

Armrests

WARNING

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Seat Slide (Driver’s 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.

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)

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

Damaged Front Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, the 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.

WARNING

•

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 electric power.

•

Don’t use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.

CAUTION

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Seat Recline (Driver’s Seat)

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

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Height Adjustment (Driver’s Seat)

Front height adjustment

To adjust the front height of the seatbottom, raise or lower the front of the slide lifter switch on the left side of the seat.

Rear height adjustment

Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust the rear height of the seat-bottom.

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

WARNING

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Height adjustment

Raise the seat-bottom by pulling up on the center of the switch. Release the switch at the desired position.

Lower the seat-bottom by pressing down on the center of the switch. Release the switch at the desired position.

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Head Restraint

Height adjustment

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

Adjust the head restraint so that the top is parallel with the top of the passenger’s ears, never the passenger’s neck.

Head Restraints Adjustment: 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. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.

WARNING

Stop-catch release

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Seats

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Removal

To remove the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then pull up on the head restraint.

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Front Passenger Seat Side Table

The pull-up table on the side of the front passenger seat is collapsible. The table can be used when the vehicle is safely parked. Pull up the table to use it. After pulling the table up, push the table downward and verify that it is locked.

Stop-catch release

Using Seat Side Table While Vehicle is Moving: Using the seat side table while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Hot liquids could cause scalding if spilled, or objects could fall causing injury. Do not use the seat side table while the vehicle is moving.

Adjusting Front Passenger Seat While Seat Side Table is in Use: Adjusting the front passenger seat forward or rearward while the seat side table is in use is dangerous. Hot liquids could cause scalding if spilled, or objects could fall causing injury. Do not adjust the front passenger seat while the seat side table is in use.

WARNING

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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When collapsing the table, pull the lever under the table. After the table is collapsed, press the table surface to lock it in place.

▼

Armrest

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

NOTE

The table can be expanded rearward by pulling out the rear end.

Lever

Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the Armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a front seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and could result in serious injuries. Never position the shoulder portion of a front seat belt over the armrest.

Armrests

WARNING

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Second-Row Seats

Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatback is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers. Don’t stack cargo higher than the seatback.

Not Securing Luggage and Cargo: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving.

Securing Seats: Adjustable seats that are not securely latched 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.

Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped.

WARNING

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

Passenger on the Folded Seatback: Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. During sudden braking or even a minor collision, a child not restrained in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the car resulting in serious injuries or death. The child or other objects in the cargo area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury. Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving.

NOTE

When returning a second-row seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to its normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls and retracts.

WARNING

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Seat Slide

To move the 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.

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Side-Sliding Seat (right side)

The second-row seats can be put together and used as a bench seat. Raise the side seat-slide lever and slide the seat sideways.

Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it from side to side.

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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.

Lever

Side seat-slide lever

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

Reclining the Second-Row Seatback: Reclining the second-row seatback when the third-row seat is occupied is dangerous. The second-row seatback may hit and injure the occupants in the third-row seat. Don’t recline the second-row seatback when the thirdrow seat is occupied.

WARNING

Lever

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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

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Head Restraint

Height adjustment

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

Adjust the head restraint so that the top is parallel with the top of the passenger’s ears, never the passenger’s neck.

Removal

To remove the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then pull up on the head restraint.

When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you support the seatback while operating the seatback lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.

Head Restraints Adjustment: 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. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.

CAUTION

WARNING

Stop-catch release

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Seats

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Armrest

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

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Third-Row Seat Access

Access to the third-row seat via the sliding door

When the second-row seats are together, move along the path between the sliding door and the side sliding seat.

When the second-row seats are separated, pass between them and move to the rear of the vehicle.

Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the Armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a second-row seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and could result in serious injuries. Never position the shoulder portion of a second-row seat belt over the armrest.

Type A

Armrest

Type B

WARNING

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Folding the Second-Row Seats

The second-row seatbacks can be folded down and used as tables when the vehicle is not moving.

To fold the seatback

1. If your vehicle is equipped with an armrest, return the armrest to the upright position.

2. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat bottom.

3. Raise the reclining lever and lower the seatback forward. Make sure the seatback is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright position

Raise the reclining lever and lift the seatback upright. Attempt to move the seatback forward and backward to make sure it is locked.

Using Folded Seatback as a Table While the Vehicle is Moving: Using the folded seatback as a table while driving is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects placed on the folded seatback could become projectiles that could hit and injure someone. Never use the folded seat as a table while the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Lowering the seatback without stowing the seat belt buckle could damage the seatback.

CAUTION

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Removal of Second-Row Seats

The second-row seats can be removed to create a more comfortable space between the third-row and front seats. Additional cargo space is available with the removal of the second-row seats and stowing of the third-row seat.

To r e mo ve the se at

1. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat bottom.

2. Lower the head restraint all the way down.

3. Slide the seat all the way back.

Seat Removal or Installation While Vehicle is Moving or on a Slope: Removing or installing the secondrow seats while the vehicle is moving or on a slope is dangerous. The seats are heavier than they appear and could suddenly detach causing serious injury. Remove or install the seats with the vehicle parked on a level surface.

Riding on the Floor Space: Riding on the floor space created by the removal of the second-row seat is dangerous. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Do not sit or lie in the floor space for the second-row seat while the vehicle is moving. Never ride in a vehicle where you can’t sit in the seat and wear the seat belt.

Pinching Fingers or Hands: Placing your hands around the seat anchors when removing or installing the second-row seats is dangerous. You could pinch your hands or fingers between the seat anchor and the seat. Hold the edge of the seat when lowering it into place. Never place your hands between the seat anchor and the seat.

WARNING

Lifting the Seat-Anchor Bar: Lifting the seat-anchor bar without firmly supporting the seat with your hand is dangerous. Lifting the seat unlocks the front clamps automatically and could cause the seat to fall. Support the seat firmly while lifting the seat-anchor bar.

Lowering the seatback without stowing the seat belt buckle could damage the seatback.

WARNING

CAUTION

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4. Raise the reclining lever and lower the seatback forward. Make sure the seatback is locked.

5. Work only on one seat at a time to avoid one seat falling while working on another.

6. Lift and hold the seat-anchor bar and raise the entire seat up and forward.

7. The seat is heavier than it looks, carefully pull up and detach the seat. Get assistance to lift it out of the vehicle.

To install the seat

1. First identify which seat fits which position by verifying that the seat belt buckles are located nearest the center of the vehicle.

2. Align the clamps on the front underside of the seat with the forward loop anchors on the floor and support the seat so that it doesn’t fall (the rear portion of the seat cannot be mounted first). The clamps on the front of the seat automatically lock into the floor loop anchors after lowering the seat.

Seat-anchor bar

Loops

Clamp

Loops

Clamp

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3. Supporting the seat with your hands, slowly lower the seat rearwards to lock it in place.

4. Raise the reclining lever and lift the seatback upright. Attempt to move the seatback forward and backward to make sure it is locked.

5. Buckle the seat belts once just to confirm the seat belt buckles are inboard which means each seat is on the correct side of the vehicle.

Unsecured Seat: Driving with the seat unsecured is dangerous. The seat may become detached while the vehicle is moving causing serious injury. After installing the seat, push it forward and backward to make sure it is securely locked.

Do not move the side seat-slide lever with the seat removed. The lever could be damaged resulting in loss of functionality.

Front

WARNING

CAUTION

Third-Row Seat

Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatback is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers. Don’t stack cargo higher than the seatback.

Not Securing Luggage and Cargo: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving.

Securing Seats: Adjustable seats that are not securely latched 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 rock the seatback.

Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped.

WARNING

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Seat Recline

To change seatback angle, lean forward slightly while pulling the flat-folding strap. Then lean back to the desired position and release the strap. Make sure the seat is securely latched.

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

Passenger on the Folded Seatback: 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 or other objects in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury. Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

NOTE

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The third-row seat cannot be removed.

•

When returning the third-row seat to its original position, also place the seat belt in its normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls and retracts.

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

WARNING

Flat-folding strap

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Head Restraint

Height adjustment

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

Adjust the head restraint so that the top is parallel with the top of the passenger’s ears, never the passenger’s neck.

Removal

To remove the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then pull up on the head restraint.

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Folding the Third-Row Seat

1. Remove the head restraints from the third-row seat (page 2-22).

Head Restraints Adjustment: 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. Always drive with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.

WARNING

Stop-catch release

Riding on Folded Flat Third-Row Seat: Riding on the third-row seat when it’s folded is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, passenger’s could be thrown around inside the vehicle and seriously injured. Always ride with the third-row seat in the forward-facing, upright position and seat belt securely fastened.

Stop-catch release

WARNING

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2. Pull the third-row seat’s flat-folding strap and push the seatback down until it locks.

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Stowing the Third-Row Seat

More storage space can be created by folding away the third-row seat into the rear seat well. With the second-row seats removed and the third-row seat stowed, even more space is available.

Flat-folding strap

Riding in the Seat Well: Riding in the seat well for the thirdrow seat is dangerous. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Do not sit or lie in the seat well while the vehicle is moving. Never ride in a vehicle where you can’t sit in the seat and wear the seat belt.

Pinching Fingers or Hands: Placing your hands around the seat stowage well when stowing the thirdrow seat is dangerous. You could pinch your hands or fingers between the seat and the well. Hold the handle when lowering the seat into place. Never place your hands between the seat and the seat well.

Unlocked Seatback: An unlocked seatback is dangerous. While stowing the seat, the seatback could suddenly move causing serious injury. Push the seatback forward and backward to make sure it is locked in place.

NOTE

Remove any items from the seat well for the third-row seat before stowing the seat. Anything in the baggage area when the seat is set into the well can damage the seatback material and prevent a flat cargo area.

WARNING

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Stowing the third-row seat

1. Insert the seat belts in the retainers.

2. Remove the head restraint and set them aside temporarily (page 2-22).

3. Pull strap A and ease the seatback toward the front of the vehicle with your other hand and be sure it locks with a click.

4. Pull strap B and lift the combined seatback and seat bottom up to vertical with your other hand. Gently lower the seat into the seat well.

5. Insert the head restraints between the floor and seat at the positions indicated on the labels.

Retainer

Strap A

Strap B

Labels

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Raising the third-row seat upright for road use

1. Clear the entire cargo floor.

2. Remove the head restraints.

3. Carefully reverse the procedures used to lower the seat into the seat well. Use the handle and ease the combined seatback and seat bottom up to vertical.

4. Carefully lower the seat forward and make sure it’s latched to the floor.

5. Pull strap A and raise the seatback upright. Attempt to move the seatback forward and backward to make sure it is locked.

6. Insert the head restraints.

7. Place the seat belt buckles face up.

Handle

Strap A

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Third-Row Seat and Open Liftgate Position

To put the third-row seat in the rear facing position:

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Clean the rear bumper so that dirt the seat does not get soiled.

3. Clear away all cargo from the seat well.

4. Remove the head restraints.

5. Pull strap B while supporting the seatback with the other hand and carefully ease the seatback rearward and carefully ease the seatback rearward onto the rear bumper.

6. Go inside the vehicle and to the rear.

Rear Facing Third-Row Seat and a Moving Vehicle: Driving with the third-row seat facing rearward is dangerous because the liftgate cannot be securely closed. During sudden braking or a collision, passengers could be thrown out of the vehicle resulting in serious injury or death. Passengers seated facing rearward may suffer leg and foot injury even down a driveway or with a minor dip in the road. Place the thirdrow seat in the forward-facing position with the seatback upright before driving the vehicle.

Support Bar: Sitting in the rear-facing, third-row seat position without installing the support bar is dangerous. Without the support of the bar, the seatback could collapse resulting in injury. Always install the support bar before sitting in the rear-facing, third-row seat position.

Third-Row Seat and the Flat-Folding Strap: Pulling the flat-folding strap with the third-row seat facing rearward is dangerous. The seatback will collapse into the seat bottom and could result in injury. Do not pull the flat-folding strap with the third-row seat facing rearward.

WARNING

NOTE

•

Remove cargo from the seat well area before placing the third-row seat in the rear-facing position to avoid damaging the back of the seatback when it is folded down.

•

Adjust the seatback to the upright position when the third-row seat is facing rearward.

Strap B

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7. Remove the support bar from the pocket.

8. Set the hook on the support bar in the rear of the seatback.

9. Pull the seatback towards the front of the vehicle until the opposite end of the support bar hooks onto the anchor loop in the side trim. Attempt to push the seatback towards the rear (liftgate) to make sure the support bar is securely latched.

Support bar

Pocket

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To return the third-row seat to the road position (forward facing)

1. Make sure to stow the shoulder belts away from the seat bottom as it is lowered.

2. Detach the support bar by following the reverse procedure for installation.

3. From inside the vehicle, carefully lower the seat towards the front until it locks in place. Attempt to move the seat forward and backward to make sure it’s securely locked in place.

4. Reinsert the head restraints.

5. Place the seat belt buckles face up.

6. Fasten the shoulder belts and check that they are routed properly for passenger use.

All seats can be folded down for use as beds when the vehicle is safely parked.

Flat Folding

Folded-Flat Seats: Sitting or lying on seats folded flat is a dangerous way to ride. During sudden braking or a collision you could be thrown around inside the vehicle and seriously injured. Don’t ride on seatbacks folded flat.

WARNING

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To Fold the Seats Flat

1. Slide the second-row seat all the way back (page 2-14).

2. Fold down the second-row seatbacks rearward until they lock (page 2-14).

3. Remove the head restraints from the front seats. Refer to Head Restraint (Manually Operated Seats)(page 2-5). Refer to Head Restraint (Electrically Operated Seats)(page 2-10).

4. Slide the front seats all the way forward. Refer to Seat Slide (Manually Operated Seats)(page 2-3). Refer to Seat Slide (Electrically Operated Seats)(page 2-8).

5. Fold down the front seatbacks rearward until they lock. Refer to Seat Recline (Manually Operated Seats)(page 2-4). Refer to Seat Recline (Electrically Operated Seats)(page 2-9).

To return the seats to their road positions, reverse the procedures for folding the second-row and front seats back.

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Seat Belt Systems

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

All of the outboard 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 outboard 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 the child-restraint system is secured properly.

The third-row center seat positions have a lap belt with manual adjustment.

Seat Belt Precautions

Not Wearing Seat Belts: 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. Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained.

Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: 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. Whether a front seat was occupied or not, if the front air bags deployed the seat belt pretensioners also deployed and both front seat belts must be replaced. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.

Twisted Seat Belts: Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt isn’t available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could cause serious injury or death. Don’t wear twisted seat belts.

WARNING

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Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women should 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.

One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can’t 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.

Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean.

WARNING

CAUTION

Ring

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Emergency Locking Mode

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

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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 get the seat belt into the 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 2-41).

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Fastening the Seat Belts

1. Grasp the buckle and tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click.

4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your body.

3-Point Type Seat Belt

Tongue

Belt

Buckle

Tongue

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.

WARNING

Keep low on hip bone

Take up slack

Too high

WARNING

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Unfastening the Seat Belts

Depress the button on the buckle.

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

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Shoulder Belt Adjuster*

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder. To raise the shoulder belt adjuster, push the adjuster up. To lower the shoulder belt adjuster, push the button and slide it down. Make sure the adjuster is locked.

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.

Retainer

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.

Shoulder belt adjuster

WARNING

*Some models.

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For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. In moderate or greater frontal or nearfrontal accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously. The pretensioners take up slack in the front seat belts as the air bags are expanding. The seat belt pretensioner system will not activate if the seat belt is not fastened, only you can be sure it is worn properly. The load limiting system releases belt webbing in a controlled manner to reduce belt force on the occupant’s chest.

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems

Incorrect Positioning of the Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belts: Incorrect positioning of the driver and 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. Wear seat belts only as recommended in this owner’s manual.

Expended Seat Belt Pretensioners: Use of front seat belts with the pretensioner system expended is dangerous. The seat belt pretensioners will only function once. After they are expended, they will not work again and must be replaced immediately. If the seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. The seat belt pretensioners and air bags must be replaced after any collision, which causes them to deploy.

WARNING

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Modification or Testing of 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. Never modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system.

Pretensioner System Disposal: Improper disposal of the pretensioner system or a vehicle with nondeactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equipped vehicle.

WARNING

NOTE

•

The pretensioner system will only activate in a moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal collision. It will not activate in most rollovers, side or rear impacts.

•

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.

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Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out.

A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, illuminates or doesn’t illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident.

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Fastening the Seat Belt

1. Pull the tongue to the desired length.

2. Insert it into the buckle until you hear a click.

3. Adjust the belt length.

• To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue

at a right angle to the webbing and pull.

Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled. This could cause serious injuries. Never tamper with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer performs all servicing and repairs.

WARNING

2-Point Type Seat Belt

Tongue

Buckle

Lengthen

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• To shorten, pull the loose end of the webbing.

4. Make sure the lap belt is snugly fitted against your body.

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Unfastening the Seat Belt

Depress the button on the buckle.

Wearing the Lap Belt: A lap 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 belt snugly and as low as possible.

Shorten

WARNING

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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.

Seat Belt Extender

Unnecessary Use of an Extender: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is dangerous. The seat belt will be too long and not fit 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.

Using an Improper Extender: Using a seat belt extender that is for another person or a different 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 different vehicle or seat.

WARNING

Using an Extender That is Too Long: Using an extender that is too long is dangerous. The seat belt will not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Don’t 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 15cm (6 in).

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 warning light will not illuminate and function properly.

WARNING

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If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the seat belt warning light will remain on until the belt is fastened. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.

Seat Belt Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Beep

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Child Restraint

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.

Statistics confirm that the rear seats are 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.

If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-51). To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the front passenger seat weight sensors work 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 total seated weight on the front passenger seat is less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb).

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 seat weight sensors (page 2-63)".

Child Restraint Precautions

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Proper Size of Child-Restraint System: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.

Follow the Manufacturer’s Instructions and Always Keep the Child-Restraint System Buckled Down: An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sure the 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.

Holding a Child While the Vehicle is Moving: 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 the adult, injuring the adult. Always secure a child in a proper child-restraint system.

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous. 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, NEVER use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy even in a moderate collision.

WARNING

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Seating Children in a Child-Restraint System on the Front Passenger Seat: If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-51). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passenger seat for children, seating a child in 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 total seated weight of the child with the child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is approximately 30 kg (66 lb) or more.

• 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.

• A rear passenger steps on the front passenger seat rails with the feet.

• Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the assist grip, head

restraint or armrest.

• The seat is washed.

• Liquids are spilled on the seat.

• The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items

placed behind it.

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

• Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver seat.

• Any accessories which might increase the total seated weight on the front

passenger seat are attached to 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.

Children and Seating Position with Side Air Bag: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front door is dangerous. If the vehicle is equipped with side air bags, the impact of an inflating side air bag could cause serious injury or death to the person. Children are more likely to sleep in the vehicle; when they do, they are more at risk in the front passenger’s seat that has a side air bag because they may slump over into the path of the seatback-mounted air bag. Furthermore, leaning over or against the doors could block the side air bag 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 who are prone to sleeping. If a child can’t be seated in the rear, do not allow the child to lean over or against the front door, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint system.

WARNING

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One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can’t 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.

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 in the rear seats. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems" (page 2-53).

WARNING

CAUTION

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Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seats (both second-row seats and third-row center 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.

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 three specific seating positions on the rear seats (both second-row seats and third-row center seat).

Some child-restraint systems also employ specially designed LATCH attachments; refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems" (page 2-53).

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Second-Row Seats ChildRestraint System Installation*

Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to the rear LATCH lower anchors. Refer to "LATCH ChildRestraint Systems" (page 2-53).

Installing Child-Restraint Systems

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 or the third-row outboard seats 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 benefit of being tethered. Place tether equipped child-restraint systems where there are tether anchors.

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 not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode.

WARNING

*Some models.

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1. If the seat in which you install a childrestraint system has a seat slide function, slide the seat as far back as possible.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Adjust the angle of the seat belt buckle so that the belt is not loose. Clicking 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.

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5. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, hook and tighten the tether strap by following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Third-Row Center Seat ChildRestraint System Installation

In the third-row seat, tether equipped child-restraint systems belong only in the center seat where there is a tether anchor available. Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system.

1. Secure the child-restraint system with a lap belt. Adjust for a snug fit by pulling on the loose end of the belt webbing.

Anchor bracket location

Anchor bracket

Tether strap

Tether strap position

Child-Restraint Tether Usage: 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. Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system.

Incorrect Attachment of the Tether Strap: Attaching the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could slide off the head restraint, and loosen the child-restraint system. The childrestraint system could move and injure the child or someone else. Always attach the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback.

WARNING

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2. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, peel back the carpeting in the rear luggage compartment to expose the anchor bracket (above the marking).

3. Hook the tether strap by following the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.

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Third-Row Outboard Seats Child-Restraint System Installation

The third-row outboard seats cannot accommodate LATCH-type childrestraint systems or tethers, therefore these systems must be installed on the other seat positions such as the secondrow or third-row center seat. If this not possible, LATCH-type child-restraint systems or tethers should be installed using seat belts depending on whether the child-restraint manufacturer allows their use without LATCH attachments and tether anchors.

Follow these manufacturer’s instructions when using a child-restraint system.

Marking

Anchor bracket location

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

Tether strap position

Child-Restraint Tether Usage: 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. Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system.

NOTE

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

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1. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the instructions on the childrestraint system for belt routing instructions.

2. 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.

3. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking 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.

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If You Must Use the Front Seat for Children

If you cannot put all children in the rear seats, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder. Do not put rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front passenger’s seat. 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 seats. Don’t allow anyone to sleep against the right front or rear doors if you have an optional side air bag, 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.

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.

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NOTE

To check if your front seats have side air bags: Every Mazda side air bag will have a "SRS-Air Bag" label on the outboard shoulder of the front seats.

Front Passenger’s Seat Position: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so if your vehicle has side air bags, a front-facing child-restraint system should be put on the front 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. 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.

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous. 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, NEVER use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy even in a moderate collision.

WARNING

Children and Seating Position with Side Air Bag: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front door is dangerous. If the vehicle is equipped with side air bags, the impact of an inflating side air bag could cause serious injury or death to the person. Children are more likely to sleep in the vehicle; when they do, they are more at risk in the front passenger’s seat that has a side air bag because they may slump over into the path of the seatbackmounted air bag. Furthermore, leaning over or against the doors could block the side air bag 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 who are prone to sleeping. If a child can’t be seated in the rear, do not allow the child to lean over or against the front door, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint system.

WARNING

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Front Passenger’s Seat Child- Restraint System Installation

1. Slide the seat as far back as possible.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking 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.

5. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.

NOTE

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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.

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

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Seating a Child in a Child-Restraint System on the Front Passenger Seat With the Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light Not Illuminated: 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 the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate even when the total seated weight is less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb), 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 sitting in the front passenger seat could be seriously injured or killed. If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on the rear seat, it is essential to do so if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate. For further details, refer to "Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-63)".

WARNING

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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. Some LATCH childrestraint 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.

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems

Manufacturer’s Instructions for 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.

Unsecured 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. 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 childrestraint systems.

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems: 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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LATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (SecondRow Seats)

1. Slide the second-row seat as far back as possible.

2. Raise the reclining lever and lower the seatback forward.

3. Raise the seatback to the most upright position. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by rocking the seatback.

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

5. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LATCH lower anchors, following the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instruction.

6. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that probably means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety, please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions when installing tethers.

For right seat

For left seat

LATCH lower anchor

Second-row seat

Anchor bracket location

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Child-Restraint Tether Usage: 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. Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system.

Incorrect Attachment of the Tether Strap: Attaching the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could slide off the head restraint, and loosen the child-restraint system. The childrestraint system could move and injure the child or someone else. Always attach the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback.

Anchor bracket

Tether strap

Tether strap position

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SRS Air Bags

The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 4 air bags (verify "SRS AIRBAG" location indicator marks). They are located in:

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The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)

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The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)

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

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

The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protection only in the front seats 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:

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

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

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Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal or side collisions that are not severe enough to activate the air bags.

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Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.

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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.

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Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle.

Small children should be protected by a child-restraint system. In certain regions, larger children must use a child-restraint system (page 2-41). 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.

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions

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Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in collisions with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.

Child in the Front 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. Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible. A sleeping child is more likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side air bag in a moderate, right-side collision. Whenever possible, always secure a child 12 years and under on the rear seats with an appropriate child-restraint system for the child’s age and size.

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous. 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, NEVER use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy even in a moderate collision.

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

WARNING

Deploying air bag

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Seating Position with Side Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard shoulder of the front seat and expands along the front door on the side the car is hit. Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning against a window in the front seats or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front seatbacks. Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the driver’s-side window while driving could block the side air bag and eliminate the advantages of supplemental protection. Give the side airbags room to work by sitting in the center of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.

Front Air Bag Modules: Attaching an object to the front air bag modules or placing something in front of them is dangerous. In an accident, the object could interfere with front air bag inflation and injure the occupants. Always keep the front air bag modules free of objects.

Side Air Bag Modules: Attaching things to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the seat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the side air bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the added protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open spewing exhaust. 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.

Hot Air Bag Inflators: Hot air bag inflators are dangerous. Immediately after inflation, the inflators in the steering wheel, dashboard or the seatbacks are very hot. You could get burned. Don’t touch the internal components of the air bag modules after the bags have inflated.

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Installation of Front-End Equipment: Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar, bull bar, push bar, etc.), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash sensor system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it could prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident. Front occupants could be seriously injured. Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle.

Suspension Adjustment: Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle’s height or the suspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.

Modification of 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. Don’t make any modifications 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, the driver seat slide position sensor and front passenger seat weight sensors are not damaged and that the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.

NOTE

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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.

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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.

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The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems:

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The air bag system with inflators and air bags.

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The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.

The air bags are mounted in the following locations:

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The steering wheel hub

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The front passenger dashboard

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The outboard sides of the front seatbacks

The air bags are out of sight until activated.

Supplemental Restraint System Components

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Front Air Bag System Components

(1) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (2) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit) (3) Front air bag sensor (4) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-63) (5) Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-63) (6) Front seats (7) Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches (page 2-63) (8) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-35) (9) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-63)

(4)

(8)

(7)

(5)

(8)

(2)

(9)

(3)

(1)

(6)

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Side Air Bag System Components*

Put children in the rear seats, they do not have side air bag systems.

(1) Inflators and air bags (2) Side crash sensor (3) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit) (4) Front seats

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

*Some models.

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How the Front Air Bags Work

When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function only once. After that,

the front air bags will not work

again and must be replaced.

Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems.

The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in two energy stages. During an impact of moderate severity the front air bags deploy with lesser energy, whereas during more severe impacts, they deploy with more energy. Deployment of the front air bags may differ between the driver and the front passenger depending on the driver seat position, front passenger weight and front seat belt usage, which allow for further controlling of the system.

Driver seat slide position sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat. The sensor determines whether the driver seat is fore or aft of a reference position and sends the seat position to the crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit). The sensor is also designed to control the deployment of the driver air bag depending on how close the driver seat is to the steering wheel.

The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes if the sensor has a possible malfunction (page 2-72).

How the Air Bags Work

The front air bags will deploy only in a frontal or frontal offset impact.

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Front passenger seat weight sensors

If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-51). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensors determine the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. The sensors are also designed to prevent the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system from inflating if the total seated weight is less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb).

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:

•

There is no passenger in the front passenger seat. (The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate.)

•

The total seated weight on the front passenger seat is less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb). (The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.)

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 illuminates according to the chart below.

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 illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.

If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. After about 6 seconds it goes out.

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The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions:

*

If the front passenger seat belt is buckled, the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, however this does not indicate a malfunction.

If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and does not illuminate as indicated in the above chart, do not allow a child 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.

Total seated weight on the

front passenger seat

Front passenger air bag

deactivation indicator light

Front passenger front and

side air bags

Seat belt pretensioner

system

Empty (Not occupied)

*

OFF OFF OFF

Less than approx. 30 kg (66 lb)

ON OFF OFF

Approx. 42 kg (93 lb) or more

OFF ON ON

Decreasing the Total Seated Weight on the Front Passenger Seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lb) required for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the reduced total seated weight condition and the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system will not deploy during an accident. The front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag, which could result in serious injury. Decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lb) could result in an air bag not deploying under the following conditions, for example:

• A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with the 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.

• The front passenger seat occupant sits in a manner that does not place the entire weight of the occupant on the seat such as by sitting too close to the door, grasping the assist grip or the rim of the moonroof.

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

• Any accessories which might decrease the total seated weight on the front

passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.

WARNING

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Increasing the Total Seated Weight on the Front Passenger Seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the increased total seated weight, which could result in the unexpected deployment of the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system in an accident and serious injury. Increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) could result in the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system deployment in an accident under the following conditions, for example:

• 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.

• A rear passenger steps on the front passenger seat rails with the feet.

• Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the assist grip, head

restraint or armrest.

• The seat is washed.

• Liquids are spilled on the seat.

• The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items

placed behind it.

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

• Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver seat.

• Any accessories which might increase the total seated weight on the front

passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.

•

To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensors in the front seat bottoms:

• Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms 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 2-51).

WARNING

CAUTION

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Driver and front passenger buckle switches

The buckle switches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat belts are securely fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags on the front seats.

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How the Side Air Bags Work*

When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the side air bags and after the inflation, the side air bags quickly deflate. The side air bags will function only once. After that,

the side air bags will not work again

and must be replaced.

Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems.

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 illuminate 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 illuminate for 10 seconds if the total seated weight on the front passenger seat changes.

•

If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the childrestraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

To prevent damage to the side air bag wiring, don’t place luggage or other objects under the front seats.

The side air bag will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact.

CAUTION

*Some models.

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Air Bag Activation/Deactivation

Front air bag activation

A greater than moderate impact will cause the front air bags to inflate in the following cases:

If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat of less than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not inflate (page 2-63).

CAUTION

Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph).

Frontal impact within about a 30 degree range from head-on to the vehicle.

Driving into a big hole or hitting the far side of a hole.

Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard object.

Landing hard or the vehicle falling.

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Limitations to front air bag activation

Depending on the severity of impact, the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases:

Non-activation of front air bags

Front air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases:

Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe cosmetic damage but may not have enough impact to activate the air bag.

Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment.

Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment.

Collision from the rear.

Impact to the side, but it may deploy a side air bag.

Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the side air bag(s) but not the front air bags.

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Side air bag activation*

Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause a side air bag to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags.

Limitations to side air bag activation*

Depending on the severity of impact, a side air bag may not inflate in the following cases:

Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damage but may not have enough impact force to activate a side air bag.

Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy a side air bag.

Vehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side air bags.

Frontal offset impact may not provide enough side impact to deploy a side air bag.

*Some models.

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Non-activation of side air bag*

A side air bag will not normally inflate in the following cases:

Collision from the rear. Collision from the front, but it may deploy

the front air bags.

*Some models.

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Constant Monitoring

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

•

SAS unit

•

Front air bag sensor

•

Air bag modules

•

Side crash sensor

*

•

Front seat belt pretensioners

•

Related wiring

•

Driver seat slide position sensor

•

Front passenger seat weight sensors

•

Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches

The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system’s readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being driven.

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Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out.

A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, illuminates or doesn’t illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident.

Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner Systems: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled. This could cause serious injuries. Never tamper with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer performs all servicing and repairs.

WARNING

*Some models.

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Maintenance

The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. But if any of the following occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible:

•

The air bag system warning light flashes.

•

The air bag system warning light illuminates.

•

The air bag system warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

•

The air bags inflate.

•

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer to "Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-63)".

Damaged Air Bag System Components: Driving with damaged air bag system components is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the system components. If there was a subsequent collision, a damaged component would not inflate the air bags. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag systems after a collision.

Removing Interior Parts: Removing any components such as the front seats (if side air bags are equipped), front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts 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.

Air Bag Disposal: 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 can result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle.

WARNING

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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 9-2).

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Knowing Your Mazda

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

Doors and Locks

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

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

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

Door Locks ................................................................................ 3-8

Liftgate .................................................................................... 3-18

Power Windows* ..................................................................... 3-19

Rear Quarter Windows ............................................................ 3-22

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...........................................................3-23

Hood ........................................................................................ 3-24

Moonroof* ............................................................................... 3-25

Security System

...........................................................................3-28

Immobilizer System* ..............................................................3-28

Theft-Deterrent System* ......................................................... 3-31

Steering Wheel and Mirrors

...................................................... 3-33

Steering Wheel ........................................................................3-33

Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-33

*Some models.

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Doors and Locks

The keys operate all locks.

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.

Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.

Keys

Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them.

NOTE

(With immobilizer system)

Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-28) for information regarding keys and engine starting on vehicles equipped with the immobilizer system.

WARNING

Key code number plate

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This system locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attention in an emergency. Opening and closing of the power sliding doors with the keyless entry system transmitter is also possible on power sliding door-equipped vehicles. Press the button slowly and accurately.

Keyless Entry System*

To avoid damage to the transmitter, do not:

•

Drop it.

•

Get it wet.

•

Disassemble it.

•

Expose it to heat or sunlight.

CAUTION

NOTE

•

The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary because of local conditions.

•

The system doesn’t operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

•

If the transmitter does not operate when pressing a button or the operation range becomes too small, the battery may be dead. To install a new battery, refer to Maintenance (page 3-6).

•

Additional transmitters can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 3 transmitters can be used with the keyless entry system per vehicle. Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the electronic codes need to be reset.

*Some models.

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Transmitter

Lock button

Right sliding door button

Left sliding door button

Unlock button

Panic button

With power sliding doors

Panic button

Lock button

Unlock button

Without power sliding doors

NOTE

•

(U.S.A.)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

•

(CANADA)

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTE

If the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons are pressed sequentially, the hazard warning lights may not flash correctly.

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Lock button

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

To confirm that all the 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 and the hazard warning lights will flash once.

Unlock button

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

To unlock all the doors and the liftgate, press the UNLOCK button again within 5 seconds and the hazard warning lights will flash twice.

Sliding door transmitter buttons

If your Mazda has power sliding doors (page 3-13), the transmitter can open/ close the sliding doors.

When a power sliding door is completely closed/opened and a power sliding door open/close transmitter button is pressed for 1 second or more, the door opens/ closes after the beep sounds.

NOTE

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

NOTE

After unlocking with the transmitter, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock if one of the doors or the liftgate is not opened within about 30 seconds.

Operating Power Sliding Doors with Transmitter: Opening or closing the power sliding doors with the keyless entry system transmitter while not watching the doors move is dangerous. People or animals could be injured when the doors open along the rear sides and back to the rear fender, or in closing. Allowing children to use the transmitter could result in serious injuries despite the jam-safe feature. Always be sure that the doorway and rear fender area are clear before activating the power sliding doors and be particularly careful when using the keyless entry system transmitter. Be sure to view the doors opening or closing and do not operate a door on either side if you can’t fully see it. Always make sure that you watch the power sliding doors close completely and be sure your children do not have access to the transmitter.

WARNING

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Panic button

You can use the button to turn on the alarm, which allows you to signal for attention in an emergency.

Turning on the alarm

Pressing the button once will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and do the following:

•

The horn sounds intermittently.

•

The hazard warning lights flash.

Turning off the alarm

Press any button on the transmitter.

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Transmitter Maintenance

NOTE

•

When a power sliding door is not completely closed, pressing the power sliding door open/close transmitter button for 1 second or more will open the door completely.

•

Press the button to stop the power sliding doors while they are opening/closing.

NOTE

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

•

Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly.

•

When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could damage it.

•

Danger of battery explosion if it is incorrectly replaced.

•

Replace only with the same type battery (CR2025 or equivalent).

•

Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions.

• Insulate the plus and minus terminals of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape.

• Never disassemble.

• Never throw the battery into fire

and/or water.

• Never deform or crush.

CAUTION

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Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Put in the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down.

4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut.

Back cover

Slot

Do not press any buttons when replacing the battery. The electronic code could be altered and cause the keyless entry system to malfunction. If the keyless entry system fails to operate, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

L

O

C

K

U

N

LO

C

K

CAUTION

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Service

If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

Door Locks

Unattended Children and Pets: Leaving a child or an animal unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Always take all children and animals with you or leave a responsible person with them.

Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them.

Unlocked Doors: Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle are dangerous. Passengers can fall out if a door is accidentally opened and can more easily be thrown out in an accident. So keep all doors locked when driving.

NOTE

Always remove the key from the ignition switch, close all windows, and lock all doors and the liftgate when leaving your vehicle unattended. This discourages intruders and thieves.

WARNING

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Locking, Unlocking with Key

Either front door can be locked/unlocked with the key. Turn the key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to lock.

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Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter*

The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to keyless entry system (page 3-3).

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Locking, Unlocking with DoorLock Knob

Front doors

To lock either front door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. To unlock, pull it out.

To lock either front door with the doorlock knob from the outside, push the doorlock knob to the lock position and close the door.

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

When locking the doors this way, be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

Lock

Unlock

*Some models.

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Sliding doors

To lock a sliding door from the inside, push down the door-lock knob. To unlock, pull it up.

To lock a sliding door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push down the door-lock knob and close the door.

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Power Door Locks*

Locking, unlocking with key

All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when any front door is locked with the key. All doors and the liftgate unlock when the driver’s door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position a second longer. Also, all doors and the liftgate unlock when the passenger’s door is unlocked.

NOTE

The left-side sliding door cannot be opened when the fuel-filler lid is open. Close the fuel-filler lid to open the sliding door.

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

Holding the key in the unlocked position in the driver’s door lock for about a second unlocks all doors and the liftgate. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key into the driver’s door lock and turn the key briefly to the unlock position and then immediately return it to the center position.

Unlock

Lock

*Some models.

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Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch

All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when LOCK is pushed. They all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is pushed.

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Sliding Door Open/Close (Manual Operation)

To open, pull the inner door handle or the outer door handle.

To close, pull the inner door handle or outer door handle.

NOTE

The left-side sliding door cannot be opened when the fuel-filler lid is open. Close the fuel-filler lid to open the sliding door.

Lock

Unlock

NOTE

(Without power sliding doors)

When closing the sliding door from the fully-opened position and from outside the vehicle, pull the outside door handle outward to release the latch and slide the door in the forward direction.

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Rear Door Child Safety Locks

These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the sliding doors. Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicle. To lock the sliding doors, slide the child safety locks to the lock position before closing the doors.

With power sliding doors

The doors cannot be opened using the interior door handles or the power sliding door switches in the rear.

To open a door, pull the door-lock knob and do any one of the following:

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Pull the exterior door handle.

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Push the power sliding door button on the transmitter for one second or more.

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Push the power sliding door switch located at the driver’s seat for one second or more (page 3-13).

Without power sliding doors

The doors cannot be opened from the inside whether the door-lock knobs are in the lock position or the unlock position.

To open a door, pull the door-lock knob and pull the exterior handle.

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Easy Closure (With Power Sliding Doors)

The Easy Closure system automatically closes the doors completely from the near-shut position. This system also operates when the doors are closed manually.

Unlock

Lock

Hands and Fingers Pinched in Closing Sliding Doors: Placing hands or fingers around a sliding door is dangerous because the door closes automatically from the near-shut position, hands and fingers could get pinched and injured. When closing a sliding door, always keep hands and fingers away from the door.

When closing a door, do not use excessive force as it may damage the system.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Power Sliding Doors*

The power sliding doors open/close electrically by operating switches in the vehicle or on the keyless entry system transmitter. To operate the power sliding doors with the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3).

Electric power to the power sliding doors can be switched on and off with the power sliding doors main switch.

ON: Switches on electric power to power

sliding doors.

OFF: Switches off electric power to

power sliding doors.

OFF

ON

Power sliding doors main switch

Operating Power Sliding Doors: Opening or closing the power sliding doors while not watching the doors move is dangerous. People or animals could be injured when the doors open along the rear sides and back to the rear fender, or in closing. Because of unseen obstacles and the jam-safe feature a door may not close completely and, if left unnoticed, could result in serious injury or death if an occupant were to fall out of the vehicle. Always be sure that the doorway and rear fender area is clear before activating the power sliding doors. Be sure to view the power sliding doors opening or closing and make sure that you watch them close completely.

Moving the Vehicle while Closing Power Sliding Doors: Shifting out of Park (P) while the doors are moving is dangerous. The doors will not close completely and this could result in serious injury or death if an occupant were to fall out of the vehicle. Occupants in the vehicle will also not have full protection in a collision. Always be sure the doors completely close before you shift into gear and move the vehicle.

WARNING

*Some models.

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Children and the Power Sliding Door Switches: Allowing children to operate the power sliding door switches and the keyless entry system is dangerous. Children are not aware of the dangers of people getting fingers and hands caught in moving doors. Never allow children to operate the power sliding door system.

Open Windows and Power Sliding Doors: It is dangerous to stick your head or hands out the power sliding door windows while the doors are opening/ closing. A head or hands could be caught resulting in serious injury. Never stick your head or hands out the power sliding door windows.

Entering or Exiting the Vehicle Parked on a Steep Downward Slope: Entering or exiting a vehicle parked on a steep downward slope before the door has completely opened is dangerous. The door could unexpectedly move down resulting in serious injury. Make sure that the door has completely opened before exiting or entering the vehicle on a steep downward slope.

WARNING

NOTE

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Do not apply unnecessary force to the doors when they are opening/ closing electrically. Unnecessary force on the doors may cause them to reverse direction of movement automatically.

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When the vehicle is parked on a slope, electrical opening/closing of the doors may not operate. When the doors cannot be opened/closed electrically, press the power sliding doors main switch to the OFF position and open/close the doors manually.

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If there is a malfunction in the power sliding door system, a beep sound will be heard continuously. If this happens, press the power sliding doors main switch to the OFF position and the beep sound will stop. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the power sliding doors checked.

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The power sliding doors will not operate unless they are unlocked, and the power sliding doors main switch is in the ON position.

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The sliding doors can be opened using the power sliding door switches located at the driver’s seat, the transmitter, or the exterior door handles even when the child safety locks are in the lock position (page 3-12).

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The fuel-filler lid does not open when the left power sliding door is opening.

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Opening/Closing with Switches

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Put the shift lever in park (P).

3. Set the parking brake.

4. Unlock the sliding doors.

5. Look to be sure that the area around the door is clear of people.

6. Press the power sliding doors main switch to the ON position.

If you attempt to operate the vehicle in any way other than the above conditions (except step 4) while the power sliding doors are opening/closing electrically, the beep sound will be heard. Moreover, a door that is sliding open will stop. When the above conditions are satisfied, you can resume power sliding door open/ close operation with the switches.

Operation from the driver’s seat

Operate the left/right power sliding door switch to open/close the left/right door.

When either power sliding door switch is pressed for 1 second or more, the door controlled by that switch will open/close automatically after the beep sound is heard.

NOTE

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The left power sliding door cannot fully open when the fuel-filler lid is open. To fully open the left power sliding door in this situation, carry out the following procedure:

1. Close the left power sliding door.

2. Close the fuel-filler lid.

3. Open the left power sliding door.

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When the ABS warning light remains illuminated, the power sliding doors cannot be opened electrically (page 5-29).

NOTE

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If a power sliding door switch is pressed again while the beep sound is being heard, the operation can be canceled.

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Press a power sliding door switch to stop the power sliding doors while they are opening/closing.

Left and right power sliding door switches

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Operation from the rear seats

When the power sliding doors are completely closed/open and either rear power sliding door switch is pressed for 1 second or more, the door where the switch was pressed opens/closes automatically after the beep sound is heard.

Opening/closing with door handles

When the power sliding doors are completely closed and a door is slid by the handle slightly in the direction of opening, the door completely opens automatically after the beep sound is heard.

NOTE

When a power sliding door is not completely closed and a rear power sliding door switch is pressed for 1 second or more, the door completely opens automatically.

Right power sliding door switch

Left power sliding door switch

NOTE

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If a rear power sliding door switch is pressed again while the beep sound is being heard, the operation can be canceled.

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Press a rear power sliding door switch to stop the power sliding doors while they are opening/ closing.

Exterior door handle

Interior door handle

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When the doors are completely open and a door is slid by the handle 5 cm (2 in) in the direction of closing, the doors will completely close automatically after the beep sound is heard.

Jam-safe equipment

While a door is opening/closing electrically and the system detects a person or an object in the sliding door’s path, the door will slide in the reverse direction automatically.

When the power sliding doors are sliding in the opening direction and an obstruction is detected in its path, the beep sound will be heard and the doors slide in the opposite direction approximately 10 cm (4 in) and stop. When the doors are sliding in the closing direction and an obstruction is detected, the beep sound will be heard and the doors open completely.

Power sliding doors main switch

When the power sliding doors main switch is pressed to the OFF position, electrical open/close operation is not possible. The power sliding doors can still be opened/closed manually.

Check Area Around Power Sliding Doors Before Operating: Not checking for occupants and objects around a power sliding door before opening/closing it is dangerous. The jam-safe equipment is designed to prevent jamming in the event an obstruction is in the sliding door’s path. However, if the jam-safe function detects an obstruction and slides the door in the reverse direction, an occupant in the door’s path could be seriously injured. Always check the area around the power sliding doors before opening/ closing them.

WARNING

NOTE

If the power sliding door system repeatedly detects an obstruction in the open/close directions for a number of times, the door will be stopped.

OFF

ON

Power sliding doors main switch

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Locking, Unlocking with Key

To lock the liftgate with the key, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise. To unlock the liftgate with the key, insert the key and turn it clockwise.

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by inserting the key into the key slot of any door, refer to Power Door Locks (page 3-10).

Turn Power Sliding Doors Main Switch OFF When Working on Vehicle: Leaving the power sliding doors main switch in the ON position while working on the vehicle is dangerous. If the open/close switches are mistakenly pressed, the power sliding doors will slide and hands or head could become caught resulting in possible injury. Always press the power sliding doors main switch to the OFF position when working on the vehicle.

NOTE

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If there is a problem with the power sliding doors and you want to operate them manually, press the power sliding doors main switch to the OFF position and they can be operated manually.

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If the power sliding doors main switch is pressed to the OFF position while the doors are opening/closing electrically, the beep sound will be heard and the sliding door(s) stop. If you press the power sliding doors main switch to the ON position again, the door(s) can be opened/ closed electrically.

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When a sliding door is half open and the system is switched to manual operation, the door can be operated manually by first sliding it forward and back, and then in the desired direction.

WARNING

Liftgate

Open Liftgate and Exhaust Gas: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. An open liftgate in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn into the cabin. This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous, and it can cause loss of consciousness and death. Moreover, an open liftgate could cause occupants to fall out in an accident. Do not drive with the liftgate open.

WARNING

Lock

Unlock

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