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A Word to Mazda Owners

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

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

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

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

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

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual

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

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

Event Data Recorder

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

Air Conditioning and the Environment

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

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.

©2006 Mazda Motor Corporation

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How to Use This Manual

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

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

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

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

NOTE

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

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

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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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, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.

Knowing Your Mazda

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

Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

Interior Comfort

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

In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2

Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Dashboard and Interior Overview

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Dashboard and Interior Overview

Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-29

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-78

DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-24

Passenger airbag deactivation switch ................................................................ page 2-30

Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-37

Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-52

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-33

Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-26

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-55

Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-20

Power retractable hardtop switches ................................................................... page 3-54

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-57

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

Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-10

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

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

MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9

AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-12

Accessory socket ............................................................................................... page 6-47

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

Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-78

Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-40

Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-54

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-40

Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-31

Fuse box ................................................. ........................................................... page 8-47

Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-5

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

Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-43

Rearview mirror .............................. ................................................................... page 3-79

Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-43

Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-43

Glove box .............................................................. ............................................ page 6-45

Mesh Pocket ............... ....................................................................................... page 6-46

Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-44

Bottle Holder ..................................................................................................... page 6-45

Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-39

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-31

Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-56

Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-10

Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-28

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-78

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-34

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-39

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-40

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-29

Convertible top (Soft top) .................................................................................. page 3-41

Detachable hardtop ............................................................................................ page 3-46

Convertible top (Power retractable hardtop) ...................................................... page 3-54

Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-35

Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-38

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Essential Safety Equipment

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

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

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

Seat Belt Systems .......................................................................... 2-5

Seat Belt Precautions ................................................................ 2-5

Seat Belt .................................................................................... 2-8

Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ................ 2-10

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-12

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-13

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-15

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-15

Installing a Child-Restraint System ......................................... 2-20

LATCH Child-Restraint System ............................................. 2-23

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-26

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-26

Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch .................................. 2-30

Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-34

How the Air Bags Work .......................................................... 2-37

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Seats

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Seats

WARNING

Do not modify or replace the front
seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats
such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The
front seats contain air bag
components essential to the
supplemental restraint system. Such
modifications could damage the
supplemental restraint system and
result in seriou s injury. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is
any need to remove or reinstall the
front seats.

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

WARNING

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

qSeat Slide

WARNING

Adjust the driver seat only when the
vehicle is stopp ed:
Adjusting the driver's seat while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. The
driver could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident.

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

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

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with the seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don't get the full
protection from 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.

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

WARNING

Do not drive with the seatback
unlocked:
The seatback plays an important role
in your protectio n 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.

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

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

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CAUTION

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

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qSeat Warmer

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

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

ON

OFF

NOTE

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions

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

All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way
when not in use.

The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an
emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during a
collision.

However, the passenger's seat lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes: emergency
locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.
Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for securing the LATCH child­restraint system in the passenger seat but there is no child-restraint tether available. As
there is no rear seat on this vehicle, the preferred location for children, following the
manufacturer's instructions on the LATCH child restraint-system and this owner's manual is
important (page 2-23).

WARNING

Always wear you r seat belt and make sure all occupants are proper ly restrained:
Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not
wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out
of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision,
occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer.

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

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used
in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be
crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more
than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly
restrained.

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Seat Belt Systems

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and seat belt guides are soiled, so try to
keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleani ng the
Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-59).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific
recommendations.
The lap belt should be worn SNUGLYAND 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 condit ions also should wear seat belts. Check with your
doctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.

qEmergency Locking Mode

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

qAutomatic Locking Mode

To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as
instructed on the child-res traint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system
and stay locked on it. If the LATCH lower anchors are not used alone for LATCH style
junior seats and infant carriers without tethers, always use the automatic locking mode to
keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an
accident. See the section on child restraint (page 2-15).

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Seat Belt

WARNING

Always wear the seat belt with it
correctly routed in its guide:
Wearing a seat belt without the seat
belt routed in its guide is dangerous
because the seat belt would not be able
to provide adequa te protection in an
accident, which could result in serious
injury.

Seat belt guide

qFastening the Seat Belt

1. Grasp the tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

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

Tongue

Buckle

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Portion of
the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
Always make sure the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is positioned
across your shoulder an d near your
neck, but never under your arm, on
your neck, or on your upper arm.

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

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hip bone

Take up slack

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WARNING

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.

qUnfastening the Seat Belt

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

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Seat Belt Systems

qSeat Belt Caution Label

A caution label has been placed inside the
sleeve of the lap portion of the driver's
seat belt. When an accident occurs while
the seat belt is in use, the resulting stress
on the seat belt will cause an indicator
with the words “REPLACE BELT”
visible on it to be pulled out of the sleeve
below the caution label. This indicates
that THE SEAT BELT MUST BE
REPLACED.
Also note that if at any time the seat belt
has undergone stress because of an
accident or other reason, damage to the
seat belt's webbing, met al fittings, or
anchor bolt may have occurred, even
though nothing appears to be wrong with
the seat belt. For this reason we
recommend that the seat belt be replaced
after it has undergone stress, whether or
not the indicator has been pulled out.

Button

NOTE

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

Caution

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Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems

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

Pretensioners:

In moderate or severe frontal or near­frontal accidents, the air bag and
pretensioner systems deploy
simultaneously when the seat belt is worn.
If the seat occupant is not wearing a seat
belt, that person's pretensioner will not
fire even if the air bag does. The seat belt
retractors remove slack quickly as the air
bags are expandi ng.
In addition, the pretensioner system for
the passenger, like the passenger air bag,
is designed to only deploy in accordance
with the total seated weight on the
passenger seat (page 2-37) or when the
passenger air bag deactivation switch
turned off (page 2-30). Any time the air
bags and seat belt pretensioners have fired
they must be replaced.

Load limiter:

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

WARNING

Wear seat belts only as recommended
in this owner's manual:
Incorrect positioning of the driver and
passenger seat belts is dangerous.
Without proper positioning, the
pretensioner and load limiting systems
cannot provide adequate protection in
an accident and this could result in
serious injury. For more details about
wearing seat belts, refer to “Fastening
the seat belts” (page 2-8).

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

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Seat Belt Systems

WARNING

Do not modify the components or
wiring, or use electronic testing
devices on the pretensioner system:
Modifying the components or wiring
of the pretensioner system, including
the use of electronic testing devices is
dangerous. You could accidentally
activate it or make it inoperable which
would prevent it from activating in an
accident. The occupants or repairers
could be seriously injured.

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

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The pretensioner system will acti vate
in a moderate or greater frontal or
near-frontal collision. The
pretensioner system for the
passenger is designed to only deploy
in accordance with the total seated
weight on the passenger seat. It will
not activate in most rollovers, side or
rear impacts.

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

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System Warning Light

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If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
is working properly, the warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. The warning light turns
off after a specified period of time.

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

WARNING

Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.

Seat Belt Extender

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

WARNING

Do not use a seat belt extender unless
it is necessary:
Using a seat belt extender when not
necessary is dangerous. The seat belt
will be too long and not 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.

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Do not use 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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

WARNING

Do not use 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. Do
not use the extender or choose one
shorter in length if the distance
between the extender's buckle and the
center of the user's body is less than
15cm (6 in).

NOTE

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

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep

The seat belt warning light illuminates
and a beep sound will be heard if the
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.

Conditions of operation

Condition Result

The driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position.

The driver's seat belt is
fastened while the warning
light and the beep sound are
activated.

The driver's seat belt is
fastened before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position.

The warning light
flashes and a beep
sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds.

The warning light
turns off and the beep
sound stops.

The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.

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qBelt Minder

NOTE

The belt minder can be deactivated.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
deactivate and restore the seat belt
minder.

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Seat Belt Systems

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Driver seated/Passenger not seated

The belt minder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the warning light/beep
operates to give you further reminders
according to the chart below.

Vehicle speed

Condition

Seat belt

Indicator

Beep

: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated

: Flashing

: Beep

Between 0 ― 20

km/h

(0 ― 12 mph)

20 km/h

(12 mph) or

more

Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fast ened or the beep sound
period has passed.

Driver seated/Passenger seated

The seat belt warning light/beep reminds
the passenger to fasten the seat belt
according to the chart below.

Vehicle speed

Condition

Seat belt
(Driver)

Seat belt
(Passenger)

Indicator

Beep

: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated
: Flashing
: Beep

Between 0 ― 20

km/h

(0 ― 12 mph)

20 km/h

(12 mph) or

more

Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fast ened or the beep sound
period has passed.

NOTE

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l

To allow the passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not
place and sit on an additional seat
cushion on the passenger seat. The
sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.

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Placing packages, luggage, pets or
other items on the passenger seat
may cause the passenger belt minder
warning light and beep to operate
depending on the weight of the item.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

Child Restraint Precautions

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

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

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

A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should 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 .

A rear-facing child-res traint system should NEVER be used on the passenger seat with the
air bag system activated.
If a small child or infant in the passenger seat ― particularly a child secured in a rear­facing child-restraint system ― it is critically important that you consciously deactivate the
passenger air bag and not simply rely on the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
being turned on at all times. In a collision, the force of an air bag slamming the child­restraint system rearwards could result in death to the child even if the child is properly
belted. Be alert to the operation of the indicator light and BE SURE THE PASSENGER
AIR BAG IS ALWAYS DEACTIVATED AS INDICATED BY PASSENGER AIR BAG
DEACTIVATION INDICATOR LIGHT.

Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

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Child Restraint

To reduce the chance of injuries caused by the deployment of the passenger air bag, there
are two methods to deactivate the passenger air bag for a child's safety as follows ―
however the surest way to avoid the passenger air bag not deploying is to use the key and
turn off the passenger air bag and not rely on the passenger seat weight sensors, which will
also detect other loads or objects on and around the passenger seat;

Passenger air bag deactivation switch

This switch should be used to deactivate the passenger front and side air bags and also the
passenger seat belt pretensioner system if installing a child-restraint system is installed on
the passenger seat.
Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the ON position except
when a child-restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
Refer to Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch on page 2-30.

Passenger seat weight sensors

These sensors deactivate the passenger front and side air bags and also the passenger seat
belt pretensioner system when the total seated weight on the passenger seat is less than
approximately 30 kg (66 lb).
When an infant or small child is seated on the passenger seat, the system shuts off the
passenger air bag, so make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
illuminates.
Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors on page 2-37.

LATCH Child-Restraint System

We have installed lower LATCH anchor points for LATCH style junior seats and infant
carriers that work without tethers only. Any other child-restraint system that has an upper
tether cannot be used in this vehicle because there is no tether anchor. A child-restraint
system with a tether cannot be properly mounted in this vehicle unless the child restraint
manufacturer provides instructions on mounting the child-res traint system with only seat
belts in automatic locking mode. Even then, without a tether, the child-restraint system may
move forward more easily in seat belts, further degrading the safety provided if you were to
put the child restraint in a tether anchor equipped rear seat of another vehicle. The seat and
head restraint is designed for maximum adult space utilization in this vehicle. Do not try to
secure the tether to something else in the vehicle, as too much slack will result and the
serious risk of injury or death to the child. Use the seat belts to properly secure the non­tethered child-restraint systems other than the LATCH junior seats and non-tethered infant
carriers. Turn off the passenger air bag deactivation switch. To expose and use the lower
LATCH anchor points, which are affixed to the body and not the seat, slide the seat all the
way rearward which is the optimal vehicle seat position for all children in this two seat car.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

WARNING

Use the correct size 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
any child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or
fasten it with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors for LATCH
child-restraint systems.

Always secure a child in a proper child-restraint system:
Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous. No
matter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold onto a child in a sudden
stop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or other
occupants. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to air bag forces
that could result in serious injury or death to the child, or the child may be slammed
into an adult, causing injury to both child and adult.

Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated
when using a rear-facing child-restrain t system:
Seating a child in a rear-facing child-restraint system that is installed on the
passenger seat with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated
is extremely dangerous. In an accident, a air bag could inflate and cause serious
injuries or even death to the child seated in the rear-facing child-restraint system.
Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated
using the key to turn the passenger air bag off.
Refer to Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch on page 2-30.
Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors on page 2-37.

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Child Restraint

WARNING

Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous:
This vehicle is equipped with both a passenger seat weight sensor and a passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-37). Even with the passenger seat weight
sensors, seating a child in a child-restraint system on the passenger seat under the
following conditions increases the danger of the passenger air bag deploying and
could result in serious injury or death to the child. These are among the reasons why
the passenger air bag should be turned off using the key.

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The total seate d weight of the child with the child-restraint system on the passenger
seat is approximately 30 kg (66 lb) or more with a child in the child-restraint
system.

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Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system.

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The seat is washed.

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Liquids are spilled on the seat.

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The passenger seat is moved backward, and it is pushed into luggage or other items
placed behind it.

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Luggage or other items are placed between the passenger seat and center console.

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Any accessories, which might increa se the total seated weight on the passenger
seat, are attached to the passenger seat.

Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side air
bags:
Allowing anyone to lean over or against the 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 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. Because the side air bag deploys from the
outboard shoulder of the seat, do not allow the child to lean over or against the side
window, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint system.

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used
in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be
crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more
than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly
restrained.

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Child Restraint

WARNING

Always use a child-restraint system designed for use without a tether:
Using a child-restraint system that requires a tether is dangerous. Your Mazda does
not have a child-restraint tether. The child-restraint system cannot be properly
secured. In a collision, it could move and injure other occupants as well as result in
serious injuries or death to the child.

CAUTION

A seat belt or child-restraint system can become very hot when exposed to direct
sunlight 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 behind the passenger seat that slide through the
passenger seat when it is in the fully rearward position. When using these anchors to
secure a child-restraint system, refer to “LATCH Child-Restraint Systems” (page 2-23).

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Installing a Child­Restraint System

The passenger lap/shoulder belt can easily
be converted into the automatic locking
mode, which must be done to hold the
child-restraint system.
Some child-restraint systems also employ
specially designed LATCH attachments;
refer to “LATCH Child-Restraint
Systems” (page 2-23).
Follow these manufacturer's instructions
when installing a child-restraint system on
the passenger's seat, unless you are
attaching a LATCH-equipped child­restraint system to the LATCH lower
anchors. Refer to “LATCH Child­Restraint Systems” (page 2-23).

NOTE

Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully. If
you are not sure whether you have a
LATCH system, check in the child­restraint 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, however if it
uses an upper tether, it may not be
mounted properly in this vehicle as
there is no safe way to anchor the tether.
Confirm whether the child-restraint
system can be used with seat belts by
reading the chil d-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions.

Before installing a child-restraint system,
make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminated by
using the key to turn the passenger air bag
off.
Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors on
page 2-37.
Refer to Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Switch on page 2-30.

1. Make sure to remove articles from
behind the passenger seat that would
prevent the seat from sliding back fully,
and then 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 instruct ions 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.

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4. Push the child-restraint system firmly
into the vehicl e seat. Be sure the belt
retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking
from the retr actor 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.

5. Make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminates
by using the key to turn the passenger
air bag off after installing a child­restraint system on the passenger seat.

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Child Restraint

WARNING

Always make sure the passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light is
illuminated when using a rear-facing
child-restraint system:
Seating a child in a rear-facing child­restraint system that is installed on the
passenger seat with the passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light not
illuminated is extremely dangerous. In
an accident, a air bag could inflate
and cause serious injuries or even
death to the child seated in the rear­facing child-restraint system. Always
make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light is
illuminated using the key to turn the
passenger air bag off.
Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors
on page 2-37.
Refer to Passenger Air Bag
Deactivation Switch on page 2-30.

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Child Restraint

NOTE

l

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

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Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Depending on the type of child­restraint system, it may not employ
seat belts which are in automatic
locking mode, however if it uses an
upper tether, it may not be mounted
properly in this vehicle as there is no
safe way to anchor the tether.
Confirm whether the child-restraint
system can be used with seat belts by
reading the chil d-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

LATCH Child-Restraint System

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed
LATCH child-restraint systems behind the passenger seat that slide through the passenger
seat when it is in the fully rearward position. Only LATCH junior seats and infan t carriers
without upper tethers can be used in this position, as there is no good place to anchor the
tether due to this vehicle's design. Both anchors must be used when installing these lower
anchor only child-restraint systems, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child
in danger.

WARNING

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the use of the child-restraint system:
An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it
could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sure
any child-restraint system does not rely on an upper tether and then properly secure
those non-tethered seats according to the child-restraint system manufacturer's
instructions.

Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured:
An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it
could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Follow the
child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions on belt routing to secure the seat
just as you would with a child in it so that nobody is tempted to put a child in an
improperly secured seat late r 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.

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

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qLATCH Child-Restraint System

Installation Procedure

Before installing a child-restraint system,
make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminated by
using the key to turn the passenger air bag
off.
Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors on
page 2-37.
Refer to Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Switch on page 2-30.

1. Make sure to remove articles from
behind the passenger seat that would
prevent the seat from sliding back fully,
and then slide the seat as far back as
possible to insert the LATCH lower
anchors between the seat bottom and
the seatback.

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

3. Secure the child-restraint system using
BOTH LATCH lower anchors,
following the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instruction, however if
it uses an upper tether, it may not be
mounted properly in this vehicle as
there is no safe way to anchor the
tether. Confirm whether the child­restraint system can be used with seat
belts by reading the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions.

4. Make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminates
by using the key to turn the passenger
air bag off after installing a child­restraint system on the passenger seat.

NOTE

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

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WARNING

Always make sure the passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light is
illuminated when using a rear-facing
child-restraint system:
Seating a child in a rear-facing child­restraint system that is installed on the
passenger seat with the passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light not
illuminated is extremely dangerous. In
an accident, a air bag could inflate
and cause serious injuries or even
death to the child seated in the rear­facing child-restraint system. Always
make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light is
illuminated using the key to turn the
passenger air bag off.
Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors
on page 2-37.
Refer to Passenger Air Bag
Deactivation Switch on page 2-30.

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SRS Air Bags

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions

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

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The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)

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The passenger dashboard (passenger air bag)

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The outboard sides of the seatbacks (side air bags)

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

í

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

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

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

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

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

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Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.

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Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an accident because the
air bags provide no protection to these parts of the body.

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

Small children must be protected by a child-restraint system as stipulated by law in every
state and province. In certain states and provinces, larger children must use a child-restraint
system (page 2-15).
Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necess ary for your child and follow the
installation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions.

Do not use a child-restraint system which employs an upper tether because there is no
appropriate means to anchor the tether.

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

WARNING

Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles:
Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone,
air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to
inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at
least moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.

Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated
when using a rear-facing child-restrain t system:
Seating a child in a rear-facing child-restraint system that is installed on the
passenger seat with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated
is extremely dangerous. In an accident, a air bag could inflate and cause serious
injuries or even death to the child seated in the rear-facing child-restraint system.
Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated
using the key to turn the passenger air bag off.
Refer to Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch on page 2-30.
Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors on page 2-37.

Do not sit too close to the driver and passenger air bags:
Sitting too close to the driver and passenger air bag modules or placing hands or feet
on them is extremely dangerous. The driver and passenger 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 seat passenger should
keep both feet on the floor. 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

Do not sit too close to a front door or lean against doors in vehicles with side air bags:
Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely
dangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of the
outboard shoulder of the seat and expands along the door on the side the car is hit.
Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning
against a window in the seats. 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 air bags room to work by
sitting in the center of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn
properly.

Do not attach objects on or around the area where driver and passenger air bags
deploy:
Attaching an object to the driver and passenger air bag modules or placing something
in front of them is dangerous. In an accident, an object could interfere with air bag
inflation and injure the occupants.

Do not attach objects on or around the area where a side air bag deploys:
Attaching things to the 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 seats, impeding the added protection of
the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous.
Furthermore, the bag could be cut open releasing the gas.
Never use seat covers on the seats. Always keep the side air bag modules in your seats
free to deploy in the event of a side collision.

Do not place luggage or other objects under the seats:
Placing luggage or other objects under the seats is dangerous. The components
essential to the supplemental restraint system could be damaged, and in the event of a
side collision, the appropriate air bags may not deploy, which could result in death or
serious injury. To prevent damage to the components essential to the supplemental
restraint system, do not place luggage or other objects under the seats.

Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags
have inflated:
Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have
inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get
burned.

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

Do not modify the suspension:
Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or the
suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.

Do not modify the supplemental restraint system:
Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any
modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,
badges, or anythi ng else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extra
electrical equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized Mazda
Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of front
seats. It is important to protect the air bag wiring and connections to assure that the
bags do not accidentally deploy, the driver seat slide position sensor and front
passenger seat weight sensors are not damaged and that the seats retain an
undamaged air bag connection.

NOTE

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When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be
released. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may
cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.

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Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems
and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is
important.

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Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch

WARNING

Do not deacti vate the passenger air bag unnecessarily:
Unnecessary deactivation of the passenger air bag is dangerous. If turned off
unnecessarily, the passenger will not receive the added protection of the air bag.
Serious injuries or even death could occur. With the exception of passengers fitting
the categories described below, do not turn the air bag deactivation switch to the OFF
position.

Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger air bag deactivation switch. The switch is
located in the position shown in the figure below. The switch must be used to deactivate
the passenger front and side air bags and also the passenger seat belt pretensioner system
when the occupant of the passenger seat fits into one of the following categories (as
described in the request form for the passenger air bag deactivation switch, the appendix B
to part 595 of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA]):

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Infants (less than one year old; for all types of restraint, but particularly the rear-facing
child restraint.)

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Children aged 1 to 12

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People with certain medical conditions which, according to his/her physician, could be
adversely affected by air-bag activation

For more government relea se information on air bag deactivation, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for the occupant categories as described in the request form for the air bag
deactivation switch in the NHTSA rules.

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The air bag deactivation switch turns off the passenger front and side air bags and the also
seat belt pretensioner system. Make sure the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the
ON position except when a passenger fitting the previous categories occupies the front
passenger seat.

Passenger Air Bag

Deactivation Switch

OFF position

ON position

Passenger Air Bag

Deactivation Indicator Light

ON Deactivate Deactivate

OFF Ready Ready

Passenger Front and Side

Air Bag Operation

Passenger Seat Belt
Pretensioner System

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light comes on for about 6 seconds.
If the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the OFF position, the indicator light
remains on to warn that the passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt
pretensioner system have been deactivated.

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In addition to using the key to deactivate the passenger front and side air bags and the also
seat belt pretensioner system, the passenger front and side air bags and the also seat belt
pretensioner system is also deactivated and the passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light is illuminated automatically when the total seated weight on the passenger seat is less
than 30 kg (66 lb).

NOTE

Have the passenger air bag deactivation switch inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer if any of these conditions occur:

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The indicator light does not illuminate for about 6 seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.

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The indicator light does not remain on when the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the OFF position.

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The indicator remains on when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the
passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the ON position.

qTo Deactivate the Passenger Air Bag

Before driving, always confirm that the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the
appropriate position according to your requirements (page 2-30).

WARNING

Do not leave the key in the passenger air bag deactivation switch:
Unintentional deactivation of the passenger air bag is dangerous. In an accident, the
passenger will not be properly protected. Serious injuries or even death could occur.
To avoid unintentional deactivation, always use the same key to operate the passenger
air bag deactivation switch and the ignition switch, that way you will not leave the key
in the passenger air bag deactivation switch.

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1. Insert the key into the passenger air bag deactivation switch and turn the key clockwise
until the key points to OFF.

2. Remove the key.

3. Make sure the air bag deactivation indicator light remains illuminated when the ignition
is in the ON position.

The passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt pretensioner system will remain
deactivated until the passenger air bag deactivation switch is turned to the ON position.

qTo Ready the Passenger Air Bag

Before driving, always confirm that the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the
appropriate position according to your requirements (page 2-30).

1. Insert the key into the passenger air bag deactivation switch and turn the key
counterclockwise until the key points to ON.

2. Remove the key.

3. Make sure the air bag deactivation indicator light turns off after the igni tion switch is
turned to the ON position.

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Supplemental Restraint System Components

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

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The air bag system with inflators and air bags.

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The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.

The air bags are mounted in the following locations:

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The steering wheel hub

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The passenger dashboard

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The outboard sides of the seatbacks

The air bags are out of sight until activated.

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(8)

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(2)

(7)

(6)

(5)

(1) Front dual stage inflators and air bags
(2) Front crash sensor
(3) Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-37)
(4) Crash sensor and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
(5) Seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-10)
(6) Passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-37)
(7) Driver and passenger seat belt buckle switches (page 2-37)
(8) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-37)
(9) Seats

(3)

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(4)

(3)

(2)

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(1) Crash sensor and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
(2) Side crash sensors
(3) Side inflators and air bags
(4) Seats

(1)

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How the Air Bags Work

qHow the Front Air Bags Work

When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an
electrical current is sent to the inflators.
Gases are produce d to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags
quickly deflate.
The front air bags will function only once. After that, the front air bags will not work

again and must be replaced.

Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the system components.

The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in two energy stages. During an
impact of moderate severity the front air bags deploy with lesser energy, whereas during
more severe impacts, they deploy with more energy. Deployment of the front air bags may
differ betw een the driver and the front passenger depending on the driver seat position,
front passenger weight and front seat belt usage, all of which provide data from each sensor
to the air bag system.

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

Driver seat slide position sensor

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

The air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes if the sensor has a possible
malfunction (page 2-45).

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Passenger seat weight sensors

Your vehicle is also equipped with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light. The
deactivation indicator light illuminates when the key is used to turn the passenger air bag
off or the automatic function operates based on the passenger seat weight sensors. These
sensors are located under both of the passenger seat rails. These sensors determine the total
seated weight on the passenger seat. The sensors are also designed to prevent the passenger
front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system from deploying if the total seated
weight is less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb).

To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the passenger air bag, the system
deactivates the passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt pretensioner system
when:

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

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

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

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

Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

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

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

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

Total seated weight on the

passenger seat

Empty (Not occupied)

Less than approx. 30 kg
(66 lb)

Approx. 42 kg (93 lb) or
more

If the passenger air bag has been deactivated using the key, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light will
remain illuminated as long you leave the passenger air bag turned off, and the chart above no longer applies.
Refer to Passenger air bag deactivation switch on page 2-30.
* If the passenger seat belt is buckled, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, however this

does not indicate a malfunction.

*

If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position and does not illuminate as indicated in the above chart,
do not allow a child to sit in the passenger seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an accident. You must deactivate
the passenger air bag using the key (page 2-30) and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Passenger air bag

deactivation indicator light

OFF OFF OFF

ON OFF OFF

OFF ON ON

Passenger front and side

air bags

Passenger seat belt

pretensioner system

WARNING

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

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Luggage or other items placed under the passenger seat or between the passeng er
seat and center console that push up the passenger seat bottom.

l

The passenger seat occupant sits in a manner such that the occupant's entire
weight is not placed on the seat sitting too close to the door.

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Any accessories which might decreas e the total seated weight on the passenger seat

are attached to the passenger seat.
The passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the total seated weight on the passenger seat is close to 30 kg (66 lb) and
they will reactivate before the weight exceeds 42 kg (93 lb).

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WARNING

Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat:
When an infant or small child sits on the passenger seat, increasing the total seated
weight on the passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66
lb) is dangerous. The passenger seat weight sensors will detect the increased total
seated weight, which could result in the unexpected deployment of the passenger front
and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system in an accident and may cause
serious injury. Increasing the total seated weight on the passenger seat beyond the
total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) could result in the passenger front
and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system deployment in an accident under
the following conditions, for example:

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The total seate d weight of the child with the child-restraint system on the passenger
seat is approximately 30 kg (66 lb) or more.

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Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system.

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The seat is washed.

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Liquids are spilled on the seat.

l

The passenger seat is moved backward, and it is pushed into luggage or other items
placed behind it.

l

Luggage or other items are placed between the passenger seat and center console.

l

Any accessories which might increa se the total seated weight on the passenger seat

are attached to the passenger seat.
The passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the total seated weight on the passenger seat is less than approximately 30
kg (66 lb) and they will reactivate when the weight exceeds approximately 42 kg (93
lb).

CAUTION

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To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensors

in the seat bottoms:

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Do not place sharp objects on the seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on them.

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Do not spill any liquids on the seats or under the seats.

l

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

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Adjust the seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks
with seat belts worn properly.

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If you place your child on the passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system
properly and slide the passenger seat as far back as possible.

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NOTE

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

l

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

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The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds if the
total seated weight on the passenger seat changes.

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You must deactivate the passenger air bag using the key (page 2-30) and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Driver and passenger buckle switches

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

qHow the Side Air Bags Work

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When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an
electrical current is sent to the inflators.
Gases are produce d to inflate the side air bags and after the inflation, the side air bags
quickly deflate. However, the side air bag system for the passenger is designed to only
deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the passenger seat.
The side air bags will function only once. After that, the side air bags will not work again
and must be replaced. Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems.

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

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qAir Bag Activation/Deactivation

NOTE

If the passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the passenger seat is
less than approxi mately 42 kg (93 lb), the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner may not deploy (page 2-37).

Front air bag activation

The front air bags will inflate if the
severity of impact is above the designed
threshold level.

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

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Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard
object.

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Landing hard or the vehicle falling.

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

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

Limitations to front air bag activation

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

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

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

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

Non-activation of front air bags

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

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Collision from the rear.

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Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the side
air bags but not the front air bags.

Side air bag activation

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The severity of impact above the designed
threshold level to one side of the vehicle
(driver or passen ger side areas) will cause
a side air bag on that side to inflate, but it
will not normally deploy the front air
bags.

Limitations to side air bag activation

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

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Frontal offset impact may not provide
enough side impact to deploy the side
air bags.

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Impact to the side, but it may deploy
the side air bags.

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

l

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

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

Non-activation of side air bag

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

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Collision from the rear.

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Collision from the front, but it may
deploy the front air bags.

qConstant Monitoring

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

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SAS unit

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Crash sensor

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Air bag modules

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Side crash sensors

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Seat belt pretensioners

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Related wiring

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Front passenger air bag deactivation
switch

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Driver seat slide position sensor

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Front passenger seat weight sensors

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Driver and front passenger seat belt
buckle switches

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

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qAir Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner

System Warning Light

If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
is working properly, the warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. The warning light turns
off after a specified period of time.

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

WARNING

Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.

qMaintenance

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:

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The air bag system warning light
flashes.

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The air bag system warning light
remains illuminated.

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

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The air bags have deployed.

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Passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or does not illuminate
as indicated in the chart or when you
manually deactivate the passenger air
bag with the key.
For more details about passenger air
bag deactivation, refer to:

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Passenger seat weight sensors (page
2-37)

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Passenger air bag deactivation
switch (page 2-30)

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WARNING

Do not operate a vehicle with damaged
air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
components:
Expended or damaged air bag/seat
belt pretensioner system components
must be replaced after any collision
which caused them to deploy or
damage them. Only a trained
Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully
evaluate these systems to see that they
will work in any subsequent accident.
Driving with an expended or damaged
air bag or pretensioner unit will not
afford you the necessary protection in
the event of any subsequent accident
which could result in serious injury or
death.

Do not remove interior air bag parts:
Removing any components such as the
seats(if side air bags are equipped),
dashboard, the steering wheel or parts
containing air bag parts or sensors is
dangerous. These parts contain
essential air bag components. The air
bag could accidentally activate and
cause serious injuries. Always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer remove
these parts.

NOTE

If it becomes necessary to have the
components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system
modified to accommodate a person with
certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certifie d physician,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer,
refer to “Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)”
(page 9-2).

Dispose of the air bag properly:
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, injur y 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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Knowing Your Mazda

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

Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2

Advanced Keys

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

Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7

Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ............................. 3-14

Advanced Key Suspend Function ........................................... 3-17

Warning and Beep Sounds ...................................................... 3-18

Setting Change (Function Customization) .............................. 3-20

When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ............................ 3-21

Doors and Locks ......................................................................... 3-22

Keys (without Advanced Key) ................................................ 3-22

Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key)

Door Locks ............................................................................. 3-28

Trunk Lid ................................................................................ 3-31

Inside Trunk Release Lever ..................................................... 3-34

Power Windows ............... ....................................................... 3-35

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-38

Hood ....................................................................................... 3-40

Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Detachable Hardtop (Canada)
Convertible Top (Power Retractable Hardtop)

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..................... 3-54

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............ 3-23

Security System ........................................................................... 3-70

Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ............................. 3-70

Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ........................ 3-73

Theft-Deterrent System

Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-78

Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-78

Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-78

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The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the
following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7).

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Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key.

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Starting the engine without operating the key.

The advanced key enables additional functions other than those with the advanced keyless
functions (page 3-14).

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The following operations are possible using the keyless entry system from a distance
(Lock/Unlock/Trunk/Panic button):

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Locking/unlocking the doors.

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Opening the trunk lid.

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Opening the power windows.

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Turning on the alarm.

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Locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk lid, or starting the engine using the
auxiliary key.

WARNING

Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinating to
children. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the
vehicle move.

Radio waves from the advanced key may affect medical equipment such as
pacemakers:
Before using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the
medical equipment manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the advanced
key will affect the equipment.

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

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Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-70) for information regarding keys and engine
starting.

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(With theft-deterrent system)

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-76) for information regarding keys and the
prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents theft.

Panic button Trunk button

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Lock button

Unlock button

Operation indicator light

Key code number plate

Auxiliary key

A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it
in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.

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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CAUTION

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Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function
correctly under the foll owing condition s:

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The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.

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The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.

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The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.

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Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.

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There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.

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If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain gas
stations.

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The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives high­intensity radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.

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To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:

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Drop the advanced key.

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Get the advanced key wet.

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Disassemble the advanced key.

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

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Place heavy o bjects on the advanced key.

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Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

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Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.

NOTE

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Battery life is about one year. Replace the battery when the KEY indicator light
(green) flashes in the instrument cluster.
Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead Warning on page 3-19.

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Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6
advanced keys can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.

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qAdvanced Key Maintenance

CAUTION

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

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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 be damaged.

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There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.

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

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Dispose of used batteries according
to the following inst ructions.

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

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Never disassemble.

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Never throw the battery into fire
or water.

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Never deform or crush.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommend ed to prevent
damage to the advanced key. If replacing
the battery by yourself, follow the
instruction below.

Replacing the advanced key battery

1. Pull out the auxiliary key.

2. Release the cap using a flathead
screwdriver, then rotate and remove the
cap.

The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:

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The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster when the
engine is turned off.

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The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light does not flash
when the buttons are pressed.

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The system's operational range is
reduced.

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Cap

CAUTION

Do not turn the cap excessively. The
cap may be damaged.

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3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the
crack and press the battery out.

4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or
equivalent) with the positive pole (
facing the (

) mark on the cap.

qService

If you have a problem with the advanced
keyless functions, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If your advanced key is lost or stolen,
bring all rema ining advanced keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen advanced key
inoperative.

CAUTION

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Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

5. Rotate and close the cap.

Cap

6. Reinsert the auxiliary key.

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Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions

qOperational Range

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

NOTE

When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity
radio waves or noise, the operational
range may become narrower or the
system may not operate.

Locking, unlocking the doors

The operational range for locking/
unlocking the doors is an area of up to 80
cm (2.6 ft) from the center of the door
handles.

Exterior transmitter

Opening the trunk lid

The operational range for opening the
trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (2.6 ft)
from the center of the trunk lid.

Exterior transmitter

Operational range

Starting the engine

The operational range for starting the
engine includes nearly the entire cabin
area.

Interior transmitter

Operational range

NOTE

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

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NOTE

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The trunk is out of the operational
range, however, starting the engine
may be possible.

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

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Around the dashboard

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In the storage compartments such
as the glove box

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On the rear parcel shelf

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

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If the advanced key is detected
within operational range, the
operation indicator light flashes
momentarily.

qLocking, Unlocking the Doors

with Request Switch

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by
pressing the request switch on a door
while the advanced key is being carried.

Request switch

To lock

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

To unlock

Driver's door request switch

To unlock the driver's door, press the
request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
To unlock both doors , press the request
switch again within 3 seconds and two
more beep sounds will be heard.

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NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that the doors are
unlocked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

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The hazard warning lights will not
flash.

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The hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed or turned off, refer to the
theft-deterrent system (page 3-76).

Passenger door request switch

To unlock the doors, press the request
switch. A beep sound will be heard twice
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.

NOTE

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Confirm that both doors are securely
locked.

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Both doors cannot be locked when
any door is open.

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A beep sound is heard for
confirmation when the doors are
locked/unlocked using the request
switch. If your prefer, the beep sound
can be turned off (page 3-20).

NOTE

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The setting can be changed so that
the doors are locked automatically
without pressing the request switch
(page 3-20).

(Auto-lock function)

A beep sound is heard when both
doors are closed while the advanced
key is being carried. Both doors are
locked automatically after about 3
seconds when the advanced key is
out of the operational range. Also,
the hazard warning lights flash once.
(Even if the driver is in the
operational range, both doors are
locked automatically after about 30
seconds.)
If you are out of the operational
range before the doors are
completely closed or another
advanced key is left in the vehicle,
the auto-lock function will not work.
Always make sure that both doors
are locked before leaving the vehicle.

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After unlocking doors by pressing
the request switch, both doors will
automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds.
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights
will flash for confirmat ion.

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A door is opened.

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The auxiliary key is inserted into
the ignition switch.

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The start k nob is pushed.

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qOpening the Trunk Lid with

Request Switch

The trunk lid can be opened by pressing
the request switch on the under side of the
trunk lid above the license plate while the
advanced key is being carried.

Request switch

NOTE

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If the advanced key is left in the
trunk, the trunk lid will close.
However, the trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the request
switch.

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(With power retractable hardtop)

The trunk lid can only be opened
when the power retractabl e hardtop
is fully opened/ closed. Open/close
the power retr actable hardtop
completely before opening the trunk
lid.

qStarting the Engine

Ignition switch positions

Without a traditional key, some of the
ignition switch functions are different.

Start knob

LOCK (Released)

The steering wheel locks to help protect
against theft.

LOCK (Depressed)

The ignition switch can be turned to the
ACC position when the KEY indicator
light (green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat,
always set the parking brake and
make sure the shift lever is in P with
an automatic transmission or in 1 or R
with a manual transmission:
Leaving the driver's seat without
setting the parking brake and the shift
lever is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur. This could
cause an accident.

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NOTE

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If turning the ignition switch is
difficult, jiggle the steering wheel
from side to side.

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(Automatic transmission)

The ignition switch cannot be turned
from the ACC position to the LOCK
position when the shift lever is not in
P.

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.

NOTE

The Advanced Keyless Entry System
does not function in the ACC position,
and the doors will not lock/unlock even
if they have been locked manually or
the advanced key is carried away from
the vehicle.

ON

This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
(except brakes) should be inspected
before the engine is started (page 5-38).

START

The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the start knob;
then it returns to the ON position. The
brake warning light can be checked after
the engine is started (page 5-38).

Starting the engine

NOTE

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Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.

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The advanced key must be carried
because the advanced key carries an
immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine
controls at short range.

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When starting the engine, be sure the
start knob is securely attached before
trying to operate it. If the knob
becomes detached from the ignition
switch, re-attach it by pushing it on
to the ignition switch.

NOTE

When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position , the sound of the fuel
pump motor operating near the fuel
tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.

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1. Make sure the advanced key is being
carried.

2. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. (Manual transmission)
Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and shift into neutral.
Keep the clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine .

(Automatic transmission)

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).

NOTE

(Manual transmission)

The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed all the way.

(Automatic transmission)

The starter will not operate if the shift
lever is not in P or N.

6. Push the start knob slowly all the way
in.

7. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster. The KEY warning light (red)
means you cannot continue to start the
engine (page 3-21).

NOTE

In the following cases, the KEY
warning light (red) illuminates and the
engine will not start.

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The advanced key battery is dead.

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The advanced key is out of
operational range.

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The advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signa l (page 3-7).

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A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.

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8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC
position while pushing the start knob
in.

9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC
position to the START position and
hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until
the engine starts.

CAUTION

Don't try the starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or
fails to start, wait 10 seconds before
trying again. Otherwise, you may
damage the starter and drain the battery.

10. After starting the engine, let it idle for

about 10 seconds.

Turning off the engine

1. Shift the shift lever to the P position
(Automatic transmission).

2. Turn the ignition switch from the ON
position to the ACC position.

NOTE

When the engine is turned off and the
ignition switch it turned from the ACC
position to the LOCK position, the
KEY indicator light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds if the battery power of the
advanced key is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Battery Replacement (page
3-6).

3. Push in the start knob from the ACC
position and turn it to the LOCK
position.

CAUTION

When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.

NOTE

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In extremely cold weather, below
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18° C (0° F), or after the vehicle
has not been driven in several days,
let the engine warm up without
operating the accelerator.

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Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without use of
the accelerator.

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NOTE

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When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, the ignition
switch has to be pushed in from the
ACC position and turned. Without
being pushed in, the ignition switch
stops at the ACC position and the
vehicle battery may be discharged if
the ignition switch is left in the ACC
position. When leaving the vehicle,
make sure the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position.

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If the vehicle is left with the ignition
switch not in the LOCK position, a
beep sound is heard and the indicator
light flashes to notify the driver.
Refer to Warning Beep (page 3-18).

Operation Using Advanced Key Functions

qKeyless Entry System

This system remotely locks and unlocks
the doors and opens the trunk lid, and
opens the power windows.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

NOTE

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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 due to local
conditions.

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The system does not operate when
the ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position or the start knob is
pushed in.

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With the start knob installed in the
LOCK position, the system is fully
operational. If the ignition switch is
not in the LOCK position or the start
knob is pushed in, the system does
not operate.

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Both doors cannot be locked by
pressing the lock button while either
door is open. The hazard warning
lights will also not flash.

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If the transmitter does not operate
when pressing a button or the
operational range becomes too small,
the battery may be dead. To install a
new battery, refer to Maintenance
(page 3-5).

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Transmitter

Lock button

Unlock button

NOTE

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(U.S.A.)

Panic button

Trunk button

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

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(CANADA)

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

NOTE

The unlock button can be used to open
the power windows. Refer to Opening
the Power Windows from Outside (page
3-37).

The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

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

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

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that both doors are
locked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

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The hazard warning lights will not
flash.

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The hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed or turned off, refer to the
theft-deterrent system (page 3-76).

NOTE

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Both doors cannot be locked when
either door is open.

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Confirm that both doors are locked
visually or audibly by use of the
double click.

Unlock button

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

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To unlock both doors , press the unlock
button again within 3 seconds and two
more beep sounds will be heard.

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that both doors are
unlocked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

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The hazard warning lights will not
flash.

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The hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed or turned off, refer to the
theft-deterrent system (page 3-76).

NOTE

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

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, pressing the panic button will
activate the vehicle's alarm.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether
either door is open or closed.

(Turning on the alarm)

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

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The horn sounds intermittently.

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The hazard warning lights flash.

NOTE

However, if the driver is too close to the
vehicle the panic button may not
function.

Trunk button

To open the trunk, press the trunk button
for more than 1 second.

NOTE

(With power retractable hardtop)

The trunk lid can only be opened when
the power retr actable hardtop is fully
opened/closed. Open/close the power
retractable hardtop completely before
opening the trunk lid.

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The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the transmitter.

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qAuxiliary Key Function

Use the auxiliary key stored in the
advanced key in the event of a dead
transmitter battery or malfunction.

Removing the auxiliary key

Pull out the auxiliary key from the
advanced key.

Locking, unlocking the doors

The doors can be locked/unlocked using
the auxiliary key, refer to Locking,
Unlocking with Key (page 3-28).

Opening the trunk lid

The trunk lid can be opened using the
auxiliary key, refer to Opening and
Closing the Trunk Lid (page 3-31).

Starting the engine

The engine can be started with the
auxiliary key, refer to Ignition Switch
(page 5-2).

Advanced Key Suspend Function

If an advanced key is left in the vehicle or
the trunk, the functions of the advanced
key left in the vehicle or the trunk are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:

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Starting the engine using the start
knob.

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Operating the request switches.

To restore these functions, perform any
one of the following:

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Press the lock or unlock button on the
advanced key which has had its
functions suspended.

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While carrying another advanced key,
push in the start knob until the KEY
indicator light (green) illuminates.

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Insert the auxiliary key and turn the
ignition switch to the ON position.

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Warning and Beep Sounds

q

System Malfunction Warning Beep

If any malfunct ion occurs in the advanced
keyless function, the KEY warning light
(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates
continuously and beep sounds will be
heard.

CAUTION

If the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated, do not continue to drive the
vehicle with the advanced keyless
function. Park the vehicle in a safe
place and use the auxiliary key to
continue driving the vehicle. Have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Ignition Switch (page 5-2).

qStart Knob Not in LOCK

Warning Beep

If the start knob is in the ACC position
and the driver's door is opened, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the start knob has not
been returned to the LOCK position. In
this case, the keyless entry system does
not operate.

qAdvanced Key Removed from

Vehicle Warning Beep

Under the following conditions, a beep
sound will be heard and the KEY warning
light (red) will flash continuously when
the start knob has not been returned to the
LOCK position to notify the driver that
the advanced key has been removed. The
KEY warning light (red) will stop flashing
when the advanced key is back inside the
vehicle:

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The start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position, the driver's door is
open, and the advanced key is removed
from the vehicle. (A beep sound will be
heard 3 times.)
However the beep sound will be heard
continuously when the start knob is in
the ACC position and the door is open
due to the activation of the warning
beep sound indicating that the start
knob is not in the LOCK position.

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The start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position and all the doors
are closed after removing the advanced
key from the vehicle. (A beep sound
will be heard 6 times.)

NOTE

Because the advanced key utilizes low­intensity radio waves, the Advanced
Key Removed From Vehicle Warning
may activate if the advanced key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.

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qRequest Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep

Under the following conditions, if the
request switch for a front door is pressed
while the advanced key is being carried, a
beep will be heard 6 times to indicate that
the front doors cannot be locked.

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A door is open (door ajar included).

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The start knob has not been returned to
the LOCK position.

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The auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch.

qAdvanced Key Battery Dead

Warning

When the start knob is returned to the
ACC or LOCK position from the ON
position, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery
power is low. Replace with a new battery
before the advanced key becomes
unusable.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance
(page 3-5).

NOTE

The advanced key can be set so that the
KEY indicator light (green) does not
flash even if the battery power is low.
Refer to Setting Change (page 3-20).

q

Engine Start Not Permitted Warning

Under the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the start knob will not rotate to
the ACC position even if it is pushed in
from the LOCK position.

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The advanced key battery is dead.

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The advanced key is not within
operational range.

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The advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signa l (page 3-7).

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A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.

qAdvanced Key Left-in-trunk

Warning Beep

If the advanced key is left in the trunk
compartment with both doo rs locked and
the trunk lid closed, a beep sound is heard
for about 10 seconds to remind the driver
the advanced key has been left in the
trunk compartment. If this happens, open
the trunk lid by pressing the request
switch and remove the advanced key. An
advanced key removed from the trunk
may not function because its functions
may have been temporarily suspended. To
restore the advanced key function,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-17).

qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle

Warning Beep

If an advanced key is left in the vehicle
cabin and both doors are locked using a
separate advanced key, a beep sound is
heard for about 10 seconds to remind the
driver that the advanced key has been left
in the vehicle cabin. If this happens, the
doors lock but the functions of the
advanced key left in the vehicle cabin
may be temporarily suspen ded. Perform
the following procedure to restore the
functions of the advanced key (page
3-17).

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Setting Change (Function Customization)

The following function settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Setting Function

Advanced key battery dead
indicator

Lock/unlock operation
confirmation beep sound

Autolock function

*1 : When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.

KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate
that the advanced key battery power is low.

A beep sound is heard to confirm that both doors

*1

or the trunk lid have been locked/unlocked.

When both doors are closed and the advanced key
is being carried and out of operational range, both
doors automatically lock after 3 seconds.
(Even if the driver is in the operational range,
both doors are locked automatically after about 30
seconds.)

At Initial

Setting

Activated Deactivated

Activated Deactivated

Deactivated Activated

After Setting

Change

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When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated

Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to noti fy the driver of improper operation of the
advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-18).

Warning What to check

When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be
heard.

When a door is open, 3 beep sounds are heard, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster
flashes.

When a door is closed, a beep sound is heard 6 times,
and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes.

When locking the doors or closing the trunk, the chime
sounds for about 10 seconds.

When attempting to lock the doors, a beep sound is
heard.

When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster.

When the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated
in the instrument cluster.

Check whether the start knob has been returned to the
LOCK position.

Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.

Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.

Check whether the advanced key has not been left in the
vehicle or the trunk.

Check whether the advanced key has been left in the
vehicle.

Check whether a door is open.

The advanced key battery power is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5.

The advanced key is malfunctioning. Park the vehicle in
a safe place, and use the auxiliary key to continue
driving the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Keys (without Advanced Key)

WARNING

Do not leave the keys in your vehicle
with children an d keep them in a place
where your children will not find or
play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. These new kinds of keys are
fascinating to children. They could
play with power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move.

NOTE

l

Refer to Immobilizer System (page
3-73) for information regarding keys
and engine starting.

l

(With theft-deterrent system)

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(page 3-76) for information
regarding keys and the prevention of
vehicle and vehicle contents theft.

Without keyless entry 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.

NOTE

Write down the code number and keep
it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your
Authorized Mazda Dealer and have
your code number ready.

The keys operate all locks.

With keyless entry system

Retractable
type key

Key code number plate

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Key extend/retract method (Retractable
type key)

To extend the key, press the release
button.

To retract the key, rotate it into the holder
while pressing the release button.

Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key)

This system remotely locks and unlocks
the doors, and opens the power windows.
It can also help you signal for attention.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

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CAUTION

To avoid damage to the transmitter, do
not:

l

Drop it.

l

Get it wet.

l

Disassemble it.

l

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

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NOTE

l

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 due to local
conditions.

l

The system doesn't operate when the
key is in the ignition switch.

l

Doors cannot be locked by pressing
the lock button while any other door
is open. Also, the hazard warning
lights will not flash.

l

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 3-26).

l

Additional transmitters can be
obtained at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. Up to 3 transmitters can be
used with the keyless entry system
per vehicle. Br ing all transmitters to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional transmitters are required.

qTransmitter

Lock button

Unlock button

Panic button

Operation
indicator light

Trunk button

NOTE

l

(U.S.A.)

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

l

(CANADA)

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

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NOTE

The unlock button can be used to open
the power windows. Refer to Opening
the Power Windows from Outside (page
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The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

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

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

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that both doors are
locked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

l

The hazard warning lights will not
flash.

l

The hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed or turned off, refer to the
theft-deterrent system (page 3-76).

NOTE

To unlock both doors, press the unlock
button again within 3 seconds.

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that both doors are
unlocked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

l

The hazard warning lights will not
flash.

l

The hazard warning lights only flash
when the theft deterrent system is
armed or turned off, refer to the
theft-deterrent system (page 3-76).

NOTE

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

Trunk button

To open the trunk, press the trunk button
for more than 1 second.

l

Both doors cannot be locked when
any door is open and the key is in the
ignition switch.

l

Confirm that both doors are locked
visually or audibly 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.

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NOTE

l

(With power retractable hardtop)

The trunk lid can only be opened
when the power retractabl e hardtop
is fully opened/ closed. Open/close
the power retr actable hardtop
completely before opening the trunk
lid.

l

The trunk button is disabled when
the trunk lid release lock-out button
inside the trunk is in the OFF
position. Refer to Remote Trunk Lid
Release Lock-Out on page 3-32.

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Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, pressing the panic button will
activate the vehicle's alarm.

NOTE

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

Turning on the alarm

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

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The horn sounds intermittently.

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The hazard warning lights flash.

Turning off the alarm

Press any button on the transmitter.

qTransmitter Maintenance

If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.

CAUTION

l

Install the battery with the positive
pole (
leakage could occur if it is not
installed correctly.

l

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 be damaged.

l

There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.

l

Replace only with the same type
battery (CR1620 or equivalent).

l

Dispose of used batteries according
to the following inst ructions.

l

l

l

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Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Unfold the key (page 3-22).

) facing down. Battery

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.

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2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and
push the tab to remove the key from
the transmitter.

Tab

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

4. Remove the battery.

5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or
equivalent) with the positive pole (
facing down.

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

7. Install the key to the transmitter.

qService

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.

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CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

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Door Locks

WARNING

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

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

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

Always close all the windows, lock the
doors and take the key with you when
leaving your vehicle unattended:
Leaving your veh icle unlocked is
dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which
could result in death. Also, a vehicle
left unlocked becomes an easy target
for thieves and intruders.

qLocking, Unlocking with Key

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

Unlock

Lock

qLocking, Unlocking with Request

Switch (with Advanced Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the request switch while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

qLocking, Unlocking with

Transmitter (with Advanced Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-14).

q

Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter
(with Retractable Type Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-23).

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qLocking, Unlocking with Door-

Lock Knob

To lock any door from the inside, push the
door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it out.
This does not operate the other door
locks.

Lock

Unlock

To lock any door with the door-lock knob
from the outside, push the door-lock knob
to the lock position and close the door.
This does not operate the other door
locks.

Door-lock knob

NOTE

l

(With advanced key)

The driver's door cannot be locked
using the door-lock knob from the
outside.

l

(With retractable type key)

The driver's door cannot be locked
using the door-lock knob from the
outside if the key is in the ignition
switch.

l

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

qPower Door Locks

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Vehicle lock-out prevention

(With advanced key)

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

(With retractable type key)

The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle. With the key in the ignition
switch, both doors will automatically
unlock if they are locked using the power
door locks with any door open.

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Locking, unlocking with key

Both doors lock automatically when the
driver's door is locked with the key. Both
doors unlock when the driver's door is
unlocked and the key is held in the unlock
position for one second or longer.

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

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

Locking, unlocking with door-lock
switch

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

Unlock

Lock

Locking, unlocking with request switch
(with advanced key)

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the request switch while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

Locking, unlocking with transmitter
(with advanced key)

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-14).

Locking, unlocking with transmitter
(with retractable type key)

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-23).

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q

Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid

WARNING

Never allow a person to ride in the
trunk:
Allowing a person to ride in the trunk
is dangerous. In addition, the person
in the trunk could be seriously injured
or killed during sudden braking or a
collision.

Keep the trunk closed when driving:
Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a
vehicle through an open trunk is
dangerous. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,
odorless, and highly poisonous. If
inhaled, it can cause loss of
consciousness and death.

WARNING

Close the trunk lid and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure.

Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by locking
doors and the trunk, and keeping the
keys where child ren can not play with
them:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars
or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Do not leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any
time. Do not leave the car or the trunk
unlocked.

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Opening the trunk lid with the key

Insert the key into the slot and turn it
clockwise.

Open

Opening the trunk lid with the request
switch (with advanced key)

The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the request switch on the trunk lid while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

Opening the trunk lid with the
transmitter (with advanced key)

The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the keyless entry system transmitter, refer
to Keyless Entry System (page 3-14).

Opening the trunk lid with the
transmitter (with retractable type key)

The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the keyless entry system transmitter, refer
to Keyless Entry System (page 3-23).

Opening the trunk lid with the remote
release button

Push the release button.

NOTE

(With power retractable hardtop)

The trunk lid can only be opened when
the power retr actable hardtop is fully
opened/closed. Open/close the power
retractable hardtop completely before
opening the trunk lid.

Closing the trunk lid

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

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Remote Trunk Lid Release Lock-Out

The remote release may be canceled using
the trunk lid release lock-out button to
prevent anyone in the vehicle from
opening the trunk.

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NOTE

You cannot prevent another person
from getting access to your trunk if you
give the person your key.

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The switch is mounted inside the trunk.

OFF position

ON position

With advanced key

With the switch in the ON position, the
remote trunk lid release button can be
operated.

With the switch in the OFF position, the
remote release button cannot be operated.

To open the trunk lid when the switch is
in the OFF position, do one of the
following:

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Press the request switch on the trunk
lid.

l

Press the trunk button on the
transmitter.

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Open the trunk with the auxiliary key.

Without advanced key

With the switch in the ON position, the
remote trunk lid release button and the
trunk button on the transmitter can be
operated.

To open the trunk lid when the switch is
in the OFF position, open the trunk with
the key.

With the switch in the OFF position, the
remote release button or the trunk button
on the transmi tter cannot be operated.

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Inside Trunk Release Lever

Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the
trunk.

No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.

Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and
location of the inside trunk release lever
so that all children can be told about it in
an appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles don't have such levers.

WARNING

Close the trunk lid and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure.

Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by locking
doors and the trunk, and keeping the
keys where child ren can not play with
them:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars
or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Do not leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any
time. Do not leave the car or the trunk
unlocked.

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qOpening the Trunk Lid from the

Inside

Slide the inside trunk release lever in the
direction of the arrow. The lever is made
of material that will glow for hours in the
darkness of the trunk following a brief
exposure to ambient light.

The inside trunk release lever is located
on the inside of the trunk end trim.

Power Windows

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

WARNING

Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:
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.

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

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qOperating the Power Windows

(Type A)

Manual opening/closing

To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.

Close

Passenger's
window

Driver's window

Auto-opening

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

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

Open

qOperating the Driver's Side

Power Window (Type B)

Manual opening/closing

To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.

Close

Open

Driver's window

Auto-opening

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

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

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qOperating the Passenger Power

Window (Type B)

To open the window to the desired
position, hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, pull up the switch.

Close

Open

Passenger's window

qOpening the Power Windows

from Outside

Both power windows can be opened from
outside the vehicle after the doors are
closed.

NOTE

The power windows cannot be opened
from outside the vehicle under the
following condition:

l

A door or the trunk lid is opened.

l

The key is inserted into the ignition
switch.

l

(With advanced key)

The start k nob is pushed into the
ignition switch.

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Auto-Opening

Because nobody likes getting into a very
hot car, we have introduced a way to get a
head start on cooling it, even before you
put your seat belts on and insert your key
in the ignition. If you see the vehicle is in
a secure area, you can open the both
windows as you approach the vehicle to
get the air moving before you even step
into the hot vehicle.

WARNING

Use the auto-window function only
when you can see the vehicle and it is
in a secure area:
Do not let children play with your
keys. If they open the window without
your knowing, the open windows are
an even bigger invitation to a thief
than leaving the doors unlocked.

The windows can be opened for
ventilating the cabin before getting in the
vehicle.
Press and hold the unlock button on the
transmitter. After the doors are unlocked,
the windows fully open automatically.

Advanced key

Lock button

Unlock button

Panic button

Trunk button

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Retractable type key

Lock button

Unlock button

Panic button

Trunk button

To stop this operation, press the unlock
button.

NOTE

The window opening operation also can
be stopped by pressing the lock button,
panic button or trunk button. However,
pressing these buttons will operate their
functions.

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

WARNING

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

Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel
filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap
may result in fuel leak, which could
result in seriou s burns or death in an
accident.

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CAUTION

Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. 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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qFuel-Filler Lid

The remote fuel-filler lid release is
mounted in the seat side box.
To open the seat side box, unlock it and
pull the release catch.

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

qFuel-Filler Cap

To remove the filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.

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

Close

Open

CAUTION

Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light may illuminate 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.

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Hood

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly
open while the vehicle is moving and
block the driver's vision which could
result in a serious accident.

qOpening the Hood

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

Release handle

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded
area and secure it in the stay hole
indicated by the arrow to hold the hood
open.

Clip

Support rod

qClosing the Hood

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. Insert the support rod in its clip while
holding up the hood. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip before
closing the hood.

3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.

2. Slide the hood latch to the right and lift
the hood.

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Convertible Top (Soft Top)

Windshield header

Label (The label indicates the position where convertible
top is to be held when lowering or raising it.)

qConvertible Top Precautions

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Top latch assembly

Top storage area

Convertible
top's handles

WARNING

WARNING

Sit in the seat with the seat belt
correctly fastened when the vehicle is
moving:
Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on
the convertible top storage area or
center console when the vehicle is
moving is a dangerous way to ride.
During a sudden maneuver or
collision you could be seriously
injured or even killed.

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Always keep your hands and fingers
away from the fastening mechanisms
when moving the convertible top:
It is dangerous to place your hands or
fingers near the fastening
mechanisms. Your hands or fingers
could be caught and injured by the
mechanism.

CAUTION

Remove leaves that accumulate on and
around the convertible top. If the leaves
are not remo ved, they may block the
water drainage outlets.

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