Mazda MPV 2003 Owner Manual

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8R21

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A Word to Mazda Owners

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

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

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

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

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

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual

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

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

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.

Printed in Japan June 2002(Print1)

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How to Use This Manual

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

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

The 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.

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.

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.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Interior Overview

Exterior Overview

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Dashboard Overview

Instrument cluster

(page 5-19)

Lighting control/Turn signals

(page 5-32)

TCS OFF switch

(page 5-16)

Fog light switch

(page 5-34)

Power window switches

(page 3-19)

Power window lock switch

(page 3-21)

Hood release handle

(page 3-24)

Power sliding door switch

(page 3-12)

Outside mirror switch

(page 3-31)

Audio control switch

(page 6-38)

Tilt wheel release lever

(page 3-31)

Wiper and washer lever

Hazard warning flasher switch

Rear window defroster switch

Passenger-side air bag

Cup holder/Ashtray

Climate control system

Cruise control lever

(page 5-34)

Shift lever

(page 5-8)

(page 5-37)

Audio system

(page 6-14)

(page 5-36)

(page 2-50)

Glove box

(page 6-49)

Lighter

(page 6-44)

(page 6-46)

(page 6-2)

Front console

(page 6-49)

(page 5-13)

Ignition switch

(page 5-2)

Driver-side air bag

(page 2-50)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior Overview

Sunvisors

(page 6-41)

Rearview mirror

(page 3-32)

Front seats

(page 2-3)

Parking brake Rear climate control panel

(page 5-5)

Side air bags

(page 2-50)

Seat belts

(page 2-26)

Interior light

(page 6-41)

Rear vents

(page 6-10)

Third-row seat

(page 2-17)

(page 6-12)

Second-row seat

(page 2-9)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

High-mount brake light

(page 8-32)

Rear window defroster

(page 5-36)

Rear windshield wiper blades

(page 8-20)

Liftgate

(page 3-18)

License plate lights

(page 8-32)

Rear turn signal lights

(page 8-32)

Reverse lights

(page 8-32)

Windshield wiper blades

(page 8-18)

Hood

(page 3-24)

Brake lights/Taillights

(page 8-32)

Child safety lock

(page 3-11)

Outside mirrors

(page 3-31)

Tires

(page 8-23)

Sunroof

(page 3-25)

Power windows

(page 3-19)

Fuel-filler lid

(page 3-22)

Front fog lights

(page 8-30)

Parking lights

(page 8-30)

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Power sliding doors

Front turn signal lights/Side-marker light

(page 3-12)

Doors and keys

(page 3-2)

(page 8-30)

Headlights

(page 8-28)

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

Second-Row Seats ................................................................... 2- 9

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

Flat Folding ............................................................................. 2-24

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions ............................................................... 2-26

3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................. 2-29

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...... 2-31

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

Seat Belt Extender ...................................................................2-35

Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-36

Seat Belt Warning Beep ........................................................... 2-36

Child Restraint

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

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-40

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-47

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SRS Air Bags

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-50

Air Bag System Description .................................................... 2-54

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat Arrangements

Road positions (while driving)

Non-road positions (Parking/Camping)

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Front Seats

(Manually operated seats)

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.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat Slide

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(Manually operated seats)

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.

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

(Electrically operated seats)

The seat-bottom tilt, seat height, seat slide, and seat recline can be electrically adjusted. Move them to the desired positions by using the switch on the seat’s lower side.

CAUTION

The seat-bottom power adjust is

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operated by a motor. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motor.

To prevent the battery from running

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down, avoid using the power adjust when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a great amount of electric power.

Don’t use the switch to make more

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than one adjustment at a time.

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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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

(Electrically operated seats)

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.

Seat Recline

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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: A 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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

(Manually operated seats)

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

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.

CAUTION

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.

(Electrically operated seats)

Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. When the seatback is at the desired angle, release the switch.

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Seats

Seat Tilt (Driver’s Seat)

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(Manually operated seats)

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

Front of seat bottom

Down

Dial

Rear of seat bottom

(Electrically operated seats)

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.

Down

Dial

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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.

Head Restraint

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WARNING

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.

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.

Stop-catch release

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.

Stop-catch release

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Front Passenger Seat Side Table

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NOTE

WARNING

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.

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.

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

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

Lever

Armrest

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The armrest can be used or placed upright.

Armrests

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Seats

WARNING

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.

Second-Row Seats

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

Securing Seats: Adjustable seats and seatbacks 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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

WARNING

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. During sudden braking 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 car 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.

Seat Slide

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

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.

Side-Sliding Seat (right side)

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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.

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.

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Side seat-slide lever

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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CAUTION

WARNING

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Seat Recline

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WARNING

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.

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.

Head Restraint

▼

Lever

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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.

Stop-catch release

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.

Armrest

▼

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

Type A

Type B

Armrest

Stop-catch release

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Seats

Third-Row Seat Access

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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.

Folding the Second-Row Seats

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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.

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

To fo l d th e s eat b ac k

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

2. 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.

Removal of Second-Row Seats

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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.

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.

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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.

To re m ove t he s e at

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

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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.

CAUTION

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

2. Lower the head restraint all the way down.

3. Slide the seat all the way back.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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

Clamp

Loops

To install the seat

1. First identify which seat fits which position by verifying that the seat belt buckles point to the center (inboard) 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.

Clamp

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.

Loops

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Third-Row Seat

WARNING

NOTE

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

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.

Flat-folding strap

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Seats

Head Restraint

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WARNING

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.

Stop-catch release

Removal

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

Stop-catch release

Folding the Third-Row Seat

▼

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.

1. Remove the head restraints from the third-row seat (page 2-18).

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

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

Flat-folding strap

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.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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 on 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.

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Seats

Stowing the third-row seat

1. Insert the seat belts in the retainers.

Retainer

2. Remove the head restraint and set them aside temporarily (page 2-18).

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 set the seat the remainder of the way down into the seat well.

Strap B

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

Strap A

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Seats

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.

Strap A

6. Insert the head restraints.

7. Place the seat belt buckles face up.

Handle

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Third-Row Seat and Open

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Liftgate Position

WARNING

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. Place the third-row 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.

NOTE

Adjust the seatback to the upright

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position when the third-row seat is facing rearward.

Remove cargo from the seat well

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area before placing the third-row seat in the rear-facing position.

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

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Clear away all cargo from the seat well.

3. Remove the head restraints.

4. Pull strap B while supporting the seatback with the other hand and carefully ease the seatback rearward and into the seat well.

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.

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Strap B

5. Go inside the vehicle and to the rear.

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6. Remove the support bar from the pocket.

Support bar

Pocket

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

8. 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.

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

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

2. 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.

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3. Reinsert the head restraints.

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4. Place the seat belt buckles face up.

Flat Folding

The second-row and front seats can be folded down for use as beds when the vehicle is safely parked.

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.

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To Fold the Seats Flat

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1. Pull the seat slide levers and slide the second-row seats all the way back (page 2-10).

2. Raise the recline levers and fold down the second-row seatbacks rearward until they lock (page 2-11).

3. Remove the head restraints from the front seats (page 2-7).

4. Pull the seat slide levers and slide the front seats all the way forward (page 2-3).

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5. Raise the recline levers and fold down the front seatbacks rearward until they lock (page 2-4).

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

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Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions

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

All of the 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 rear outboard lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.

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

WARNING

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. 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 break them or cause other serious injury or death. Don’t wear twisted seat belts.

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.

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CAUTION

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

Ring

Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

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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.

Emergency Locking Mode

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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 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

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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 2-37).

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3-Point Type Seat Belt

Fastening the Seat Belts

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1. Grasp the buckle and tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

Belt

Tongue

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Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. An improperly positioned belt will provide little or no protection in a collision. 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.

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

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

Tongue

Buckle

Take up slack

Too high

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.

Keep low on hip bone

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Unfastening the Seat Belts

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Depress the button on the buckle.

NOTE

If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists.

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

Retainer

Shoulder Belt Adjuster

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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.

Sholder belt adjuster

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Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems

For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. 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 load limiting system releases belt webbing in a controlled manner to reduce belt force on the occupant’s chest.

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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, even if there was no front seat occupant seated at the time. If the seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioners after a collision.

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WARNING

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 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.

NOTE

The pretensioner system will only

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activate in a moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal collision. It will not activate in side or rear impacts.

Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be

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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.

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt

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Pretensioner Systems Warning Light

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If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is OK, the warning light comes on 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, stays on or doesn’t come on at all. 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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WARNING

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 perform all servicing and repairs.

2-Point Type Seat Belt

Fastening the Seat Belt

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1. Pull the tongue to the desired length.

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

Tongue

Buckle

3. Adjust the belt length.

• To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue

at a right angle to the webbing and pull.

Lengthen

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

Shorten

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

Unfastening the Seat Belt

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Depress the button on the buckle.

WARNING

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.

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Seat Belt Extender

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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.

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.

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).

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Seat Belt Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Beep

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

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.

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Child Restraint

Child Restraint Precautions

Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them.

You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.

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

A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should sit in the rear and use seat belts, both lap and shoulder. If the shoulder belt crosses the neck or face, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle.

Statistics confirm that the rear seats are the best place for all children up to 12 years of agethe more so with a supplemental restraint system (air bags).

A rear-facing child-restraint system should would be too close to the air bag. The front passenger’s seat is also the least preferred seat for other child-restraint systems.

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be used in the front seat because it

WARNING

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.

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WARNING

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

Deploying air bag

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.

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CAUTION

A seat belt or child-restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle during warm weather. To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your child touches them.

NOTE

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems" (page 2-47).

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Installing Child-Restraint Systems

Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seats. 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 positions on the rear seats.

Some child-restraint systems also employ specially designed LATCH attachments; refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems" (page 2-47).

WARNING

Tethered Child-Restraint Systems Work Only on Tether-Equipped Rear Seats: Installation of a tether equipped child-restraint system in the front passenger’s seat 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.

Second-Row Seats Child-

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Restraint 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 2-47).

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.

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 instructions on the childrestraint system for belt routing instructions.

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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.

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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Tether strap

Anchor bracket

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WARNING

Child-Restraint Tether Usage: Using the tether 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 childrestraint system.

Incorrect Positioning of the Tether Strap: Positioning the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision, the head restraint could bend or break. This will cause the strap to loosen. The child-restraint system could move and injure the child or someone else. Always position the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback.

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).

Anchor bracket location

Marking

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

Tether strap position

Tether strap

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Restraint 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.

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Third-Row Outboard Seats

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Child-Restraint System Installation

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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.

Follow these instructions when using 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.

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.

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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NOTE

If You Must Use the Front Seat

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for Children

If you cannot put all children in the rear seats, at least put the smallest 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 three 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 door 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

To check if your Mazda 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 Passen ger’s Seat Position: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so because your vehicle has side air bags, a front-facing childrestraint system should be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. 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. NEVER use a rear-facing childrestraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy.

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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.

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Front Passenger’s Seat Child-

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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 instructions on the childrestraint 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 this step.

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NOTE

Inspect this function before each

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

Follow the child-restraint system

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

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Child Restraint

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems

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.

WARNING

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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Child Restraint

LATCH Child-Restraint System

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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.

For left seat

LATCH lower anchor

Second-row seat

For right seat

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.

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Tether strap position

Tether strap

Anchor bracket

WARNING

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions

Read this owner’s manual carefully to verify what air bags (driver-side air bag, passenger- side air bag, side air bags) are equipped in your vehicle.

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

The steering wheel hub

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The passenger side dashboard

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The outboard sides of the front seatbacks

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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 work together but they 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 only supplemental protection only in the front seats in a few modes, so seat belts become important in the following ways:

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

Keep the passenger away from an inflating air bag.

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Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is not designed for air bag

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inflation, such as roll-over or rear impact.

Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal or side collisions that are not severe enough

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to activate the air bags.

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.

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

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Small children, those under 18 kg (40 lb), should be protected by a child-restraint system (page 2-37).

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SRS Air Bags

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

WARNING

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. A sleeping child is more likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side air bag in a moderate, rightside 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.

Deploying air bag

Seating Position with Front Air Bags: Sitting too close to the air bag storage compartments 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.

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SRS Air Bags

WARNING

Seating Position with Side Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag storage compartments 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 Storage Areas: Attaching an object to a front air bag storage area or placing something in front of it is dangerous. In an accident, the object could interfere with front air bag inflation and injure the occupants. Always keep the front air bag storage areas free of objects.

Side Air Bag Storage Areas: 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 back pads with side straps on the front seats. Never use seat covers on the front seats. Always keep the side air bag storage areas 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 storage areas after the bags have inflated.

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.

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WARNING

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 storage areas. It also includes installing extra electric 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 side air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.

CAUTION

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

NOTE

When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be

•

released. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.

Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems

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and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner’s Manual, is important.

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Air Bag System Description

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

The air bag system with inflators and air bags.

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The electric system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.

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The air bags are mounted in the following locations: the center of the steering wheel, the passenger-side of the dashboard, and in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks. They are out of sight until activated.

Inflator and air bag

Side crash sensor

Inflator and air bag

How the Air Bags Work

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Side crash sensor

Inflators and air bags

Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)

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

the air bags will not work again and

must be replaced.

Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems.

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

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Air Bag Activation/Deactivation

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Front air bag activation

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

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

Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard object.

Landing hard or the vehicle falling.

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.

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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:

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

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

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

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Non-activation of front air bags

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

Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Collision from the rear.

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

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.

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

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SRS 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:

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

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

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

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

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.

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Constant Monitoring

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

SAS unit

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Air bag modules

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Side air bag crash sensor

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Front seat belt pretensioners

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Related wiring

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

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt

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Pretensioner Systems Warning Light

Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

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

Maintenance

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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 stays

•

on.

The air bag system warning light stays

•

off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

The air bags inflate.

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If the air bag system is OK, the warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out.

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WARNING

Damaged Air Bag Sensors: Driving with damaged air bag sensors is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the sensors. If there was a subsequent collision, a damaged sensor 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 seat, front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous. These parts contain essential air bag parts. 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.

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

Doors and Locks

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

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

Sunroof .................................................................................... 3-25

Security System

Immobilizer System ................................................................3-27

Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................... 3-29

Steering Wheel and Mirrors

Steering Wheel ........................................................................3-31

Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-31

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

...........................................................................3-27

...................................................... 3-31

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Keys

WARNING

Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition 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.

CAUTION

(With immobilizer system)

To avoid damage to the key, do not:

•

• Drop the key.

• Get the key wet.

• Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic field.

• Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.

When starting the engine, do not let

•

the following materials touch the key grip. The engine may not start:

• Spare keys.

• Keys for other vehicles equipped

with an immobilizer system.

• Metal objects that touch or pass through the hole in the key.

• Devices for electronic purchases, and security passage.

The keys operate all locks.

Without immobilizer system

Key code number plate

With immobilizer system

Key code number plate

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.

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Doors and Locks

Keyless Entry System

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.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the transmitter, do not:

Drop it.

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Get it wet.

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Disassemble it.

•

Expose it to heat or sunlight.

•

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

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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.

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Doors and Locks

Transmitter

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With power sliding doors

Lock button

Unlock button

Left sliding door button

Without power sliding doors

Unlock button

NOTE

Right sliding door button

Panic button

Lock button

Panic button

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.

NOTE

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

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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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. (Outside transmissions may momentarily interfere with the device’s operation.)

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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.

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Doors and Locks

Sliding door transmitter buttons

If your Mazda has power sliding doors (page 3-12), the transmitter can open/ close the sliding doors.

WARNING

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.

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 buzzer sounds.

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.

Panic button

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

NOTE

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

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.

NOTE

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

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Transmitter Maintenance

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CAUTION

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 explosion if battery is

•

incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same type

•

battery (CR2025 or the 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.

Replacing the transmitter battery

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

Slot

Back cover

2. Remove the battery.

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

CAUTION

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.

Service

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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 could

•

void your right to operate the keyless entry system.

Damage to your keyless entry

•

system will affect the vehicle warranty coverage.

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

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Door Locks

WARNING

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.

Locking, Unlocking with Key

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

Unlock

Lock

Locking, Unlocking with

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Transmitter

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

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 when leaving your vehicle unattended. This discourages intruders and thieves.

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Locking, Unlocking with Door-

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Lock Button

Front doors

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

Lock

Unlock

To lock either front door with the doorlock button from the outside, push its door-lock button and close the door.

Sliding doors

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

Unlock

Lock

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

NOTE

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

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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.

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Power Door Locks

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Locking, unlocking with key

All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when any front door is locked with a 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.

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 a 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.

Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch

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

Unlock

Sliding Door Open/Close

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Lock

(Manual Operation)

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

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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.

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

NOTE

(Without power sliding doors)

When closing a door from the outside, hold the door handle pulled while sliding the door.

Rear Door Child Safety Locks

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These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the sliding doors. Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicle.

If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before closing that door, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened only by lifting the outside handle.

If your Mazda has power sliding doors, press the power sliding doors main switch to the OFF position. Refer to Power Sliding Doors (page 3-12)

Unlock

Lock

Child Safety Lock and Power Sliding Doors Main Switch (With Power Sliding Doors): Leaving the power sliding doors main switch in the ON position with the child safety locks in the lock position, while the vehicle is stopped or parked is dangerous. If a child mistakenly presses the rear power sliding door switches, a door will open automatically even if the child safety locks are in the lock position. If a door opens unexpectedly, children or other occupants could fall out resulting in serious injury or death. Whenever there are children in the vehicle, turn off the power sliding doors with the power sliding doors main switch to lock the rear power sliding door switches even if the child safety locks are in the lock position.

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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.

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

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

Power Sliding Doors

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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.

OFF

ON: Switches on electric power to power

sliding doors.

OFF: Switches off electric power to

power sliding doors.

Power sliding doors main switch

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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.

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.

Child Safety Lock and Power Sliding Doors Main Switch: Leaving the power sliding doors main switch in the ON position with the child safety locks in the lock position, while the vehicle is stopped or parked is dangerous. If a child mistakenly presses the rear power sliding door switches, a door will open automatically even if the child safety locks are in the lock position. If a door opens unexpectedly, children or other occupants could fall out resulting in serious injury or death. Whenever there are children in the vehicle, turn off the power sliding doors with the power sliding doors main switch to lock the rear power sliding door switches even if the child safety locks are in the lock position.

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WARNING

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.

NOTE

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.

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.

If there is a malfunction in the

•

power sliding door system, the buzzer sounds continuously. If this happens, press the power sliding doors main switch to the OFF position and the buzzer will stop. Consult your nearest Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the power sliding doors checked.

The power sliding doors will not

•

operate unless they are unlocked, and the power sliding doors main switch is in the ON position.

The fuel-filler lid does not open

•

when the left power sliding door is opening.

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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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. 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 buzzer will sound. 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 buzzer sounds.

Left and right power sliding door switches

NOTE

If a power sliding door switch is

•

pressed again while the buzzer is sounding, the operation can be canceled.

Press a power sliding door switch to

•

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

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 buzzer sounds.

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

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Left power sliding door switch

NOTE

If a rear power sliding door switch

•

is pressed again while the buzzer is sounding, the operation can be canceled.

Press a rear power sliding door

•

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

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 buzzer sounds.

Exterior door handle

Interior door handle

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 buzzer sounds.

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.

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.

When the power sliding doors are sliding in the opening direction and an obstruction is detected in its path, the buzzer sounds 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 buzzer sounds and the doors open completely.

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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.

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 be opened/closed manually.

OFF

Power sliding doors main switch

Child Safety Lock and Power Sliding Doors Main Switch: Leaving the power sliding doors main switch in the ON position with the child safety locks in the lock position, while the vehicle is stopped or parked is dangerous. If a child mistakenly presses the rear power sliding door switches, a door will open automatically even if the child safety locks are in the lock position. If a door opens unexpectedly, passengers or other children could fall out resulting in serious injury or death. Whenever there are children in the vehicle, turn off the power sliding doors with the power sliding doors main switch to lock the rear power sliding door switches when the child safety locks are in the lock position.

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.

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NOTE

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.

If the power sliding doors main

•

switch is pressed to the OFF position while the doors are opening/closing electrically, the buzzer sounds 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.

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.

Liftgate

Open Liftgate: 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 accident. Do not drive with the liftgate open.

Locking, Unlocking with Key

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

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Lock

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).

Unlock

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Locking, Unlocking with

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Transmitter

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

Locking, Unlocking with Door-

▼

Lock Switch

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the door-lock switch, refer to Power Door Locks (page 3-10).

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

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Opening the liftgate

Pull up on the handle.

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Power Windows

The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the power windows to operate.

Closing Power Windows: Closing power windows are dangerous. A person’s hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury or even death. This warning applies especially to children. Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window.

Closing the liftgate

Use both hands to push the liftgate down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to make sure it is secure.

Children and Power Windows: Leaving the power window switches unlocked while children are in the vehicle is dangerous. Power window switches that are not locked with the power window lock switch would allow children to operate power windows unintentionally which could result in serious injury if a child’s hands, head or neck becomes caught by the window. Always lock all passenger power windows with the power window lock switch on the driver’s side while children are in the vehicle, and never allow children to play with power window switches.

To prevent burning out the fuse and damaging the power window system, don’t open or close more than two windows at once.

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Operating the Driver’s Side

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Power Window

To open the window, push down the switch. To close the window, pull up the switch.

Left front window

Auto-opening

To fully open the window automatically, push the switch completely down.

To stop the window partway, pull up the switch and then release it.

Open

Operating the Passenger Power

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Windows

The power windows may be operated when the power window lock switch on the driver’s door is in the unlocked position.

The passenger windows may be opened or closed by the power window master control switches on the driver’s door.

Left rear window

Right front window

Right rear window

Front passenger-side power window

To open the window, push down the switch. To close the window, pull up the switch.

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Rear power windows

To open a window, push the lower part of the switch. To close, push the upper part of the switch.

Open

Power Window Lock Switch

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Unintentional Window Operation: Unintentional window operation is dangerous. A person’s hands, head, or neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury. Unless a passenger needs to operate a window, keep the power window lock switch in the locked position.

With the lock switch in the unlocked position, all power windows on each door can be operated.

With the lock switch in the locked position, only the driver’s side power window can be operated.

Locked position

Unlocked position

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Rear Quarter Windows Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

Open or close a swing-out rear quarter window by releasing the latch and moving the window.

Opening a Window

▼

Pull the latch inward and then push the window outward.

Closing a Window

▼

Fuel Spray: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness when ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. When removing the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it.

Fuel Vapor: Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited by sparks or flames causing serious burns and injuries. Before refueling, stop the engine, and always keep sparks and flames away from the filler neck.

Pull the latch inward and then push it backward until it snaps shut. Make sure the window is securely closed.

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Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at Authorized Mazda Dealers. The wrong cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel and emission control systems. It may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to illuminate.

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Fuel-Filler Lid

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To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release.

Remote fuel-filler lid release

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Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely. The check engine light comes on when the cap isn’t tightened securely. If the light remains on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may indicate a different problem. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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

Fuel-Filler Cap

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To remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise.

To replace the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks.

Open

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Hood

Opening the Hood

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1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Pull the safety catch up and lift the hood.

3. Use the support rod to hold the hood open.

Support rod

Clip

Closing the Hood

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1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Secure the rod in its clip.

3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.

Safety catch

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Sunroof

The sunroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Slide switch

Tilt switch

WARNING

Extending the Head or Arms Through the Sunroof: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the body through the sunroof is dangerous. The head or arms could hit something while the vehicle is moving. This could cause death or serious injury. Don’t let passengers stand up or extend anything through the open sunroof while the vehicle is moving.

NOTE

After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the sunroof before operating it.

Tilt Operation

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The rear of the sunroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation.

To tilt, push the rear of the tilt switch.

To close, push the front of the tilt switch.

Tilt up

Closing the Sunroof: A closing sunroof is dangerous. The hands, head, or even neck of a person —especially a child—could be caught in it as it closes, causing serious injury or even death. Make sure the opening is clear before closing the sunroof.

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Slide Operation

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To open to any position, press the rear of the slide switch.

To close, press the front of the slide switch.

Open

NOTE

For safety reasons, the sunroof stops moving approximately 20 cm (8 in) prior to completely closing. After you are sure it is unobstructed, resume closing the sunroof by pressing the switch again.

Sunshade

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The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand.

The sunshade opens automatically when the sunroof is opened, but must be closed by hand.

Sunshade

The sunshade doesn’t tilt. To avoid damaging the sunshade, don’t push up on it.

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Immobilizer System

The optional immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mazda could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE

Immobilizer System Warning

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Light

If the immobilizer system is working properly, the light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position. The light will go out when confirmation by the immobilizer system is completed.

If the light flashes rapidly, fails to come on, or comes on and stays on, it indicates a system malfunction. If any of these occur, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

If the warning light comes on and

•

stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start.

Signals from a TV or radio station,

•

or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the proper key and your engine fails to start, check the warning light. If it is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more, then reinsert it and try starting the engine again. If it doesn’t start after 3 or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If the warning light flashes

•

continuously while you are driving, don’t shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If you shut off the engine while the light is flashing you won’t be able to restart it.

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Maintenance

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

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the key, do not:

•

• Drop the key.

• Get the key wet.

• Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic field.

• Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.

When starting the engine, do not let

•

the following materials touch the key grip. The engine may not start:

• Spare keys.

• Keys for other vehicles equipped

with an immobilizer system.

• Metal objects that touch or pass through the hole in the key.

• Devices for electronic purchases, and security passage.

NOTE

The keys carry a unique electronic

•

code. For this reason, and to assure your safety, replacement keys require some waiting time to obtain. They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Always keep a replacement key, in

•

case one is lost. If a key is lost, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

If you lose a key, an Authorized

•

Mazda Dealer will reset the electronic codes of your remaining keys and immobilizer system. Starting the vehicle with a key that has not been reset is not possible.

Modification and Add-On

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Equipment

Mazda cannot guarantee the system’s operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed to it.

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Theft-Deterrent System

The optional theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all the doors, hood, and liftgate are locked.

If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights.

NOTE

The theft-deterrent system operates without the keyless entry system transmitter, as well.

The system won’t function unless it’s properly armed. So when you leave the vehicle, lock all the doors and the liftgate, close all the windows, take your key, your transmitter, and make sure the security indicator light is flashing.

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How to Arm the System

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1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Close the hood. Then close all doors and the liftgate and lock them from the outside using the key in the door. If you have the keyless entry system, press the LOCK button on the transmitter. The hazard warning lights will flash one time to indicate that the system is armed.

The following method will also arm the theft-deterrent system: Close the hood. Press the area on the door-lock switch marked "DOOR LOCK" once. Close all doors and the liftgate.

NOTE

Locking the doors with the inside door-lock button will not arm the system.

What turns it on:

Forcing open a door, the hood or the

•

liftgate.

Opening a door or the hood by

•

operating an inside door-lock button or the hood release handle.

What it does:

The horn sounds intermittently and the

•

hazard warning lights flash.

The alarm continues for about 3

•

minutes, then stops.

If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until a door or the liftgate is unlocked with the key or with the transmitter.

3. The indicator light flashes once every 3 seconds to indicate that the system is fully armed. It continues to flash until the theft-deterrent system is turned off.

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To Tu rn off an Ar me d Sy st em

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An armed system can be turned off by any one of the following methods:

Unlock a door or the liftgate with the

•

key.

Press the UNLOCK button on the

•

keyless entry system transmitter.

Insert the key into the ignition switch

•

and turn it to the ON position.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off.

To Stop an Alarm

▼

A triggered alarm can be turned off by any one of the following methods:

Unlock a door or the liftgate with the

•

key.

Press the UNLOCK button on the

•

keyless entry system transmitter.

NOTE

Theft-Deterrent Labels

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Labels indicating that your vehicle is equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System are in the glove box.

Mazda recommends that you affix them to the lower rear corner of the front door windows.

If you have any problem with the theftdeterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Steering Wheel

WARNING

Adjusting the Steering Wheel: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.

Tilt Steering Wheel

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To change the angle of the steering wheel, stop the vehicle, pull the tilt wheel release lever under the steering column down, adjust the wheel, then push the release lever up to lock the column.

Tilt wheel release lever

Mirrors

Outside Mirrors

▼

Check the mirrors’ angles before driving.

Convex Mirror (Passenger Side): Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears. Be sure to look over your shoulder or to check your inside mirror before changing lanes.

Manual control mirror

Adjust by hand.

Outside mirror

After adjusting, push the wheel up and down to be certain it’s locked before driving.

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The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position.

To a d ju st:

1. Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the mirror.

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